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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA significant new play awaits to be staged at Theatre on The Square on the public and private life of revered South African activist\, lawyer and constitutional judge\, Albie Sachs. \nTold with warmth and humanity\, the story explores family\, resilience and forgiveness – and asks what soft vengeance means in a world still learning how to heal. \nThought provoking\, accessible and deeply relevant\, this theatre speaks powerfully to South Africa today. The play is his account of an idealistic youth\, wounded survivor\, devoted father and philosophical elder. The play is a poetic slice of biography and as it does not simply recount facts but is told in Albie’s voice recounting experiences of being a son\, a father and an activist. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:The Return Of Elvis Du Pisanie
DESCRIPTION:Book Tickets Online Here \nTheatre on the Square is proud to present the acclaimed ELVIS DU PISANIE\, written and directed by PAUL SLABOLEPSZY\, starring the magnificent ASHLEY DOWDS. The story moves from pure nostalgia\, through extreme heartache\, to unbridled joy…The Return of Elvis du Pisanie is all at once – sad\, amusing and gloriously uplifting… \nEddie du Pisanie\, a forty-nine year old East Rand salesman\, is retrenched and decides life is no longer worth living. Desperate and alone in his car\, he switches on the radio. The Elvis Presley song he hears does more than take him back 30 years – it recalls an event in his childhood that changed his life forever. Can we change our own destinies? “Elvis” du Pisanie is about to find out! \n“If you are looking for a night of raw emotion\, side-splitting humour and a healthy dose of nostalgia\, then ‘The Return of Elvis du Pisanie’ is a must see!” GEORGE KNOKE”
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/the-return-of-elvis-du-pisanie-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
DESCRIPTION:BOOK ONLINE HERE \nA musical adventure treat! \nFrom the company that brought Wizard of Oz (2024)\, Pretoria Youth Theatre presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Based on the books by Roald Dahl\, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features songs like “Willy Wonka Jr.” \, “Wonka” and the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Original Motion Picture) soundtrack\, including “I Eat More” and the timeless “Pure Imagination.” \nStarring Sibu Molaba and Jaden Taferner as the whimsical Willy Wonka\, this golden ticket adventure is directed by Kerry-Anne Beldon\, produced by Clive Martin\, with choreography and vocal direction by Virtuous Kandemiri. \nA magical musical journey for audiences of all ages — don’t miss this delicious treat.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/2026-04-11/2/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260328T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064232
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SUMMARY:THE OPERA SINGER
DESCRIPTION:BOOK ONLINE HERE \nThis is not just a performance — it’s an experience you will carry with you long after the lights go down. \nTheatre on the Square is thrilled to welcome back the extraordinary Fiona Ramsay and Janna Ramos-Violante in a production that has audiences leaning in\, holding their breath\, and leaving changed. \nFiona Ramsay delivers a mesmerising\, no-holds-barred performance alongside the honey-voiced Owain Rhys-Davies\, in a work that is intimate\, immersive and deceptively cinematic. The line between theatre and film blurs as you are drawn deep into the inner world of a creative soul — a life driven by obsession\, discipline and the relentless pursuit of perfection. \nThis is a rare\, unflinching look at what it truly costs to devote yourself to art. The beauty. The sacrifice. The damage. The moments no one warns you about. \nWritten and directed by Janna Ramos-Violante\, this is bold\, raw storytelling at its finest — the kind of production people talk about afterwards\, urge their friends to see\, and wish they could experience again for the first time.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/the-opera-singer/2026-03-28/2/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Joburg Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Established in 2016\, the Joburg Film Festival (JFF) has grown into one of the continent’s most dynamic cultural forces. Founded by Tim Mangwedi\, under Native Yard Solutions\, and shaped by the energy and diversity of Johannesburg\, the festival reflects the city’s bold\, creative\, and ambitious spirit. Presented in partnership with MultiChoice\, a CANAL+ company\, JFF champions African storytelling\, artistic excellence\, and industry innovation while bringing together filmmakers\, audiences\, and global industry leaders in an environment designed for discovery and connection. \nAt JFF\, every element is designed to engage\, inspire\, and connect audiences. Red carpets welcome attendees to screenings\, premieres\, and exclusive gatherings\, creating moments that celebrate both the films and the people behind them. Curated panels\, masterclasses\, and immersive experiences bring established and emerging voices into conversation\, while youth-focused platforms provide space for fresh perspectives to be heard\, developed and nurtured. Across its six days\, the festival offers memorable experiences that are distinctly JFF. \nAdding to the line-up of carefully selected films\, JFF’s industry programme\, the Joburg Xchange\, comprises of JBX Talks and JBX Youth\, complementing the overall festival offering. JBX Talks includes panel discussions\, masterclasses\, and networking sessions for established practitioners\, while JBX Youth brings emerging voices into key conversations. Other initiatives throughout the year include the Young Voices Competition and Workshops\, Film Society screenings\, and other collaborative engagements with industry partners. Together\, these platforms form a comprehensive ecosystem that supports industry growth and film literacy\, and embeds film deeply within our culture. \nThe festival unfolds at the heart of the continent’s largest economic and cosmopolitan hub\, centred around the prestigious Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton – Africa’s richest ‘square mile’- and its surrounding precincts. Extending to venues across Johannesburg\, the festival draws on the city’s energy and diversity to create fertile ground for discovery\, dialogue\, and creative exchange. JFF truly stands at the intersection of African creativity and global opportunity – rooted in Pan-African culture. \nEach year\, the festival curates more than 100 feature and short films from around the world\, drawing around 10\,000 participants.  JFF blends African culture with innovation- spanning technology\, creative entrepreneurship\, industry\, and craft – while keeping storytelling at its core. It is both a cultural celebration and a space where African content finds pathways to global audiences. \nEntering its 8th edition under the theme ‘Feel the Frame\,’ the festival invites audiences to experience cinema as a sensory\, collaborative art form\, appreciating the craft behind performance\, directing\, writing\, sound\, design\, and editing. The festival’s glamorous awards ceremony bestows filmmakers with the prestigious Nguni Horn\, a symbol of strength and heritage\, recognising the talent that shapes and elevates African storytelling. \nThe festival celebrates the continent’s boldest voices while connecting them with industry leaders\, audiences\, and collaborators from around the world.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/joburg-film-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260228T170000
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SUMMARY:THE TRAMP
DESCRIPTION:BOOK ONLINE HERE  \n \nTHE TRAMP returns to Theatre on the Square. This is a one-man hybrid piece about the life of the greatest comic of the silent film era\, Charlie Chaplin. The life of Chaplin is closely woven through his beloved Tramp character where the line between comedy and tragedy is often blurred. The story begs the question: who came first? Charlie or The Tramp? Accompanied by a timeless soundscape of honkey-tonk music and some musical numbers composed by Chaplin himself\, among others. \nCharlie Chaplin musical starring Daniel Anderson\nWritten and Directed by Amanda Bothma\nAccompanied by Paul Ferreira \nDuration – 85 minutes
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/the-tramp/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
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