Artscape 55th Gala Concert “A Place for All”
Ticket Cost
R155Start Date
Nov 08 2026Theatre
Opera HouseDuration
2hrs including 30min interval
The program honours legendary artists with deep Artscape ties: Dizu Plaatjies, Amanda Strydom, Thembi Mtshali-Jones, Coenie De Villiers, Vicky Sampson, Ian Smith, Koos Kombuis, alongside Artscape’s associated companies.
Also taking turns in the spotlight are Jodi Jantjies, Mandisi Dyantyis, Loukmaan and Emo Adams, Alistair Isobelle, Jody Abrahams, Robin Pieters, Nuur Leeman and poet Siphokazi Jonas, joined by our divas Lenelle Kenned, Zahn Stapelberg, Fancy Galada and Karin Kortje.
Jazz musicians: George Werner, Amanda Tiffin, Don Vino Prins, Wesley Rustin
The South African Youth Choir, Riel dancers from Betjiesfontein, Indian Taare Dance troupe, Thandi Grootboom’s Women Unite and the ABFAB Drag ensemble
Directed and curated by Basil Appollis and Marlene Le Roux.
Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is conducted by Brandon Phillips. Trevino Isaacs: Musical Director. Nkosinathi Sangweni: Choreographer. Conducted by Brandon Phillips, with Trevino Isaacs as Musical Director.
Duration: 2hr 30min; including 30 min interval
Age Restriction: no under-5s
Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.
Important Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE
Secure parking is available for Artscape patrons at the Cape Town Civic Centre basement parking area. Access is via the Jan Smuts Street entrance at the times indicated below:
Operating hours
• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm
• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes
Parking tariffs
Fee: R45.00
For more info, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95
Parking is available at the Cape Town Civic Centre’s basement parking, Mondays to Fridays between 6pm and 11pm. Parking will be available on Saturdays and Sundays as well as public holidays, for matinee and evening performances. Access to the parking area is via Jan Smuts Street.
• No cash will be accepted/handled at the entry point;
• Payments can be made with Debit/Credit card;
• The parking fee is: R45.00;
• The gate to the parking will be closed 15 minutes after the starting time of a performance and opened after the performance;
• For security reasons, patrons will be required to inform the attendant which production they are attending, you may also provide proof of a reservation to a production or an event, or proof of invitation to a production or event, at the entry point;
• Patrons are to contact the emergency number (021) 400 2828 in the event of an emergency;
• For your safety a security guard will be stationed at the garage entry
Limited facilities for wheelchairs are available in the Opera House and Theatre in accordance with safety regulations. Wheelchair seats can be booked at the Artscape Box Office, at any Computicket outlet, or through the Computicket call centre. Please note that the Arena is not wheelchair friendly. Toilets for wheelchair-bound patrons aresituated in the Marble and Chandelier Foyers of the Opera House and on the lower level of the Theatre Foyer. Limited parking bays are available for bona fide Disabled Parking Disc Holders in the tunnel area opposite the Stage Door entrance, and in the staff parking area. A drop-off facility is available in the tunnel area for patrons who have difficulty walking. Prior arrangements in all regards should be made with the Theatre Manager.
WheelchairsDisabled Parking and Wheelchairs are available on site but should be pre-booked by contacting Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695
