Theatre on the Square

B SHARP MUSIC ACADEMY
2026-01-30 13:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
Returning to the theatre after a successful show in 2025, the B SHARP MUSIC ACADEMY is ready to usher in the new year with style and song.
The repertoire will include compositions by Verdi, Mozart, Puccini and local South African compositions.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

Operettas & Musicals
2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00
South African born, international soprano, LINDA VAN COPPENHAGEN will be accompanied by her husband, award-winning German tenor ROBERT SELLIER together with PAUL FERREIRA on piano.
They will be presenting songs from the Operetta and Musicals, including works by Johan Strauss, Franz Lehar, Leonard Bernstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

THE TRAMP
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:00
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THE 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.
Charlie Chaplin musical starring Daniel Anderson
Written and Directed by Amanda Bothma
Accompanied by Paul Ferreira
Duration – 85 minutes

Virtuoso Encounters
2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:00
A rare, once-off concert featuring the exceptional artistry of MALCOLM NAY on piano and SAMSON DIAMOND on violin
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

Nina Hastie’s TANGENTS
2026-02-16 19:30 - 21:00
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Nina Hastie’s brand-new stand-up comedy show, TANGENTS, is a fast, fearless, deeply honest journey through the winding, looping, spectacular mess of being human — and having a brain that refuses to stay on one topic at a time. With two decades in South African entertainment, a Netflix special, international creative awards, and a reputation for turning chaos into catharsis, Nina brings her most personal and funniest work to the stage yet.
In TANGENTS, Nina tackles ADHD side-quests, romantic misadventures, identity crises, family drama, bad decisions, worse decisions, and all the delightful nonsense of living in South Africa. One moment she’s dissecting anxiety, the next she’s oversharing about romance, and somehow — magically — it all ties together. Or doesn’t. That’s the point.
Expect sharp punchlines, unexpected emotional honesty, and Nina’s signature ability to make you feel seen while you’re doubled over laughing. It’s comedy with heart, humour with depth, and storytelling with absolutely no straight line.
Get your friends, get your tickets, and get ready for a hilarious night of spirals, side-quests and spectacular detours. Welcome to TANGENTS.

SWOON AT NOON with CHERRY PILL
2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:00
Spend a romantic lunchtime with husband-and-wife duo Kristel Birkholtz (violin)and Rory Gaddin (guitar).
This intimate concert blends romance and nostalgia, bringing timeless classics to life, including Dream a Little Dream of Me, Misty and Por Una Cabeza from Scent of a Woman — the perfect musical escape in the middle of your day.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

Flute & Piano Concert
2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
Enjoy an exceptional lunchtime concert with internationally acclaimed flautist Cobus du Toit and pianist Eugene Joubert. Their vibrant programme moves from the rhythmic energy of Mike Mower’s Sonata Latino to the lyrical storytelling of Valerie Coleman and the evocative colours of Mouquet’s La flûte de Pan.
Expect virtuosity, warmth and music that transports — a midday escape not to be missed.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

Joburg Film Festival
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-08
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.
At 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.
Adding 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.
The 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.
Each 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.
Entering 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.
The festival celebrates the continent’s boldest voices while connecting them with industry leaders, audiences, and collaborators from around the world.

NO CONCERT
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00
Please note that there will be no concert on 6th March, as the theatre will be hosting events as part of the Johannesburg Film Festival.

THE OPERA SINGER
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:00
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This is not just a performance — it’s an experience you will carry with you long after the lights go down.
Theatre 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.
Fiona 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.
This 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.
Written 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.

HA!Man, man of Johburg
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00
Expect the Unexpected as François le Roux (Ha!Man) returns with his signature blend of brilliance, humour, and fearless creativity. This solo performance takes audiences on a powerful nine-stage emotional journey, weaving cello improvisation, poetry, looping textures and striking visuals.
From intimate personal storytelling to vibrant cityscapes and reflections on the modern age, this is not just a concert, but an immersive experience.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

SOWETO OPERA QUADRO
2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
The acclaimed, world-class SOWETO OPERA QUADRO returns. Expect powerful voices and pure lunchtime magic.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

QUINTESSENTIAL GUITAR: LATIN AMERICA
2026-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
Enjoy a vibrant lunchtime concert with South African classical guitarist CARL STRAUSSNER, celebrating the rich colours and rhythms of Latin America.
With music by Cardoso, Brouwer, Lauro, Morel and Villa-Lobos, this programme promises warmth, virtuosity and irresistible guitar charm.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:30
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A musical adventure treat!
From 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.”
Starring 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.
A magical musical journey for audiences of all ages — don’t miss this delicious treat.

NO CONCERT ON GOOD FRIDAY
2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:00

Trio Gloriosa present Spanish Fiesta
2026-04-10 13:00 - 14:00
Camelia Onea (violin), Berthine van Schoor (cello) and Annalien Ball (piano) named after the striking South African Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), is one of the country’s most loved ensembles.
In this vibrant lunchtime concert, they present Spanish Fiesta, a passionate programme celebrating the 150th anniversary of Manuel de Falla, filled with colour, rhythm and irresistible flair.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

The Return Of Elvis Du Pisanie
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30
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Theatre 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…
Eddie 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!
“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”

THE GAUTENG GUITAR QUARTET
2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00
THE GAUTENG GUITAR QUARTET presents a lively lunchtime performance featuring the vibrant Canción y Danza by Ruiz-Pipó. Expect rhythmic flair, rich textures and sparkling ensemble playing.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

A Little Lunch Music
2026-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
Step into a luminous midday soundscape with soprano Yael Benjamin, joined by pianist Michael Watt, in a programme celebrating the expressive brilliance of Mozart. From the radiant virtuosity of Exsultate, jubilate to the intimate charm of operatic heroines in arias such as Batti, batti, Vedrai, carino, and Ach, ich fühl’s, this concert traces the many shades of the human voice.
Marking a special return to the stage after 20 years of collaboration, Yael and Michael bring a shared musical understanding to this hour of warmth, beauty and storytelling.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

Sunset Serenade
2026-05-01 13:00 - 14:00
Make the most of the public holiday with a beautiful lunchtime concert with MALANE HOFMEYR-BURGER (flute), IRENE TSONIFF (violin), KATE WHITE (viola), PETA ANN HOLDCROFT (cello) and ROSEMARIE KANE (harp).
Featuring music by Handel, Mascagni, Dvořák and even a touch of The Beatles. It’s the perfect opportunity to invite friends and family who don’t usually get the chance to attend and introduce them to the magic of our weekly lunchtime concert series, brought to life by some of South Africa’s finest musicians.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

ALBIE SACHS: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:00
Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents
ALBIE SACHS, FATHERS, SONS, AND SOFT VENGEANCE
written by Gail Louw
Starring Graham Hopkins
and directed by Fiona Ramsay
A 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.
Told 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.
Thought 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.
Albie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave, not just with knowledge, but feeling transformed by the experience.

A MASTERCLASS IN SUBVERSION
2026-05-08 13:00 - 14:00
As we celebrate Africa Month, join DR THOKOZANI MHLAMBI (cello) and JILL RICHARDS (piano) for a compelling lunchtime concert exploring African musical identity. This intimate programme weaves together the historic hymns of John Knox Bokwe with Mhlambi’s own contemporary works, including Rhapta, composed during his residency in Paris. A rare and special musical encounter – a powerful meeting of past and present and a unique opportunity not to be missed.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

THE CHARM OF VIENNA: CELEBRATING CLASSICAL LUMINARIES
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:00
Step into the elegance of Vienna with MIROSLAV CHAKARYAN (violin), VIOLETA MILJKOVIC (viola) and SUSAN MOUTON (cello).
From Beethoven’s sparkling Serenade in D major to beloved favourites like Liebesleid, Liebesfreud and the rousing Radetzky March, this programme is filled with charm, romance and Viennese flair. A delightful lunchtime escape not to be missed.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.

NIK RABINOWITZ in MOUNTAIN JEW
2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:00
Book Tickets Online
Born in a converted barn on the slopes of Constantiaberg, comedian and mountain-farm-boy-Jew Nik Rabinowitz grew up climbing trees, commentating on his own rugby games in three official languages, and attending a Waldorf school – where he learned to crochet his feelings and divine the precise spiritual frequency of organic fair-trade mohair (using only a pentatonic Flute and a watercolor of a gnome).
Half nature-child, half niceJewish boy, half failed-mathematician – this is his Stable-to-stand-up story:
MOUNTAIN JEW! #DoTheJew.
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Flute, Finesse & a Little Fru-Fru
2026-05-29 13:00 - 14:00
We’re delighted to welcome back flautist ISABEL BRADLEY, joined by JOHN WARNER on piano, for another beautiful lunchtime concert.
Their programme features delightful Donizetti, a favourite sonata by Kuhlau, often called the “Beethoven of the flute” and a charming touch of Gossec to end. Expect elegance, sparkle and musical charm throughout.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.
