A Word From our CEO

And just like that we are in February already. That is what happens when you are having fun…time flies…And fun was definitely had at Artscape as we boasted more than 83 000 patrons over the festive season, leading into January of 2025. And what a month January was: the most memorable being the homage that was paid to Boeta Maan by his two prolific sons, Emo and Loukmaan Adams and a host of other performers, playing to a sold-out Opera House in a tribute that will for a long time be etched into the audience’s psyches. 

During this month of love, Artscape continues to embody its ethos as a “home for all”, boasting an array of diverse arts genres and arts practitioners.  Read more

Prominent among them is the Hanover Park Community Resources Centre’s annual production that serves to spread a message of hope to historically disadvantaged communities as a call to Stand Up.

We revisit our history of years when we fought for freedom and our Democracy, with the premiere screening of Athlone 85, while another arts NGO, New World Foundation showcases its Resilience, and a captivating Artainer’s tale spanning 60 years on the Cape Flats will rivet too.

Meanwhile, the A Cappella Music Festival showcases a cappella groups, who sing at taxi ranks and busk around Cape Town: sure to be another showstopper show.

We are delighted to also host some industry-lauded productions such as the Grammy Award-winning hit musical Dear Evan Hansen, and Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance 2003 double bill of Lorin Sookool.

The pen of Mike van Graan waves its drama magic in his latest creation starring John Maytham of Cape Talk radio fame, and Jazzart Dance Theatre proudly presents the inaugural Meraki Dance Festival, which embraces the universal theme of this month – The creativity of love.

All this and more at the Theatre of Choice where everyone is always welcome; where patrons can delight in indigenous, community, professional, classic, avant-garde, and thought-provoking productions.

More information may be found in the newsletter below.  As of this month, we invite you to peruse our latest “Artscape News” as an addition to the newsletter, giving you insight into some snippets of behind-the-scenes and other interesting activities at Artscape.

As always, we strive to bring you the best and the most diverse programming that speaks to people from all walks of life…and, it is my absolute honour and great privilege – one that I will never take for granted – to welcome you to enjoy and engage with us in one of our venues, whether as a regular patron or as a new-comer. Maybe this is the year where you decide to support the arts in all its forms. And the place at which to do it, is Artscape!

With much love and appreciation,

Marlene le Roux

CEO