BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Artscape Theatre Centre - Cape Town - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Artscape Theatre Centre - Cape Town
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.artscape.co.za
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Artscape Theatre Centre - Cape Town
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Helsinki
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0300
TZNAME:EEST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0300
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:EET
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0300
TZNAME:EEST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0300
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:EET
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20260709T093300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T111707Z
UID:17010-1786734000-1786824000@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:Thandi Swaartbooi Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Thandi Swaartbooi: Artistic Celebration Concert celebrates 40 years of Thandi’s contribution to South African arts\, culture and community development. Told through live music\, narration and performance\, the concert journeys from the founding of Women Unite to Thandi’s multi-award-winning career\, international touring and her work creating platforms for women and young artists. \nDuration: 60min; no interval\nAge Restriction: no under 5s \n  \n \n  \nKindly 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. \nImportant Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE \nSecure 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: \nOperating hours \n• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm\n• Saturdays\, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes \nParking tariffs\nFee: R45.00\nFor more info\, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95 \n 
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/thandi-swaartbooi-celebration-concert/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival,Dance,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260809T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20260330T091712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T080108Z
UID:16705-1786262400-1786294800@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:Sis’ters Vrouekonferensie aangebied deur Radio Tygerberg 104FM
DESCRIPTION:Radio Tygerberg se Sis’ters Vrouekonferensie is terug op Vrouedag\, Sondag 9 Augustus 2026 by die Kunstekaap Operahuis. Tema: “Vryheid”. Gassprekers sluit in Gretha Wiid\, wat jou sal laat lag\, leer en inspireer\, en Jenna-Leigh Bilong\, spreker\, skrywer en TV-nuusaanbieder. Paneelbespreking met Rouchelle Liedemann\, Ingrid Venter\, Liomee Vosloo en Benescke Janse van Rensburg. Lof\, aanbidding en inspirasie wag! Bespreek kaartjies by Webtickets. Begin 14:00\, deure open 13:30. \n \nKindly 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. \n  \nImportant Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE \nSecure 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: \nOperating hours \n• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm\n• Saturdays\, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes \nParking tariffs\nFee: R45.00\nFor more info\, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/sisters-vrouekonferensie-aangebied-deur-radio-tygerberg-104fm/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260807T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20260708T072335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T072335Z
UID:17003-1786132800-1786226400@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:ABFAB DRAG
DESCRIPTION:The Absolutely Fabulous Drag Show (ABFAB DRAG) returns to the stage\, captivating audiences and celebrating the vibrant LGBTIQA+ community\, taking place on August 7th and 8th\, 2026. \nABFAB DRAG aims to showcase the crème de la crème of drag performers\, placing them on centre stage to celebrate their unique talents and captivating artistry. The show’s lineup of exceptional drag divas includes the incomparable Vida Fantabisher\, stars of “Beaulah Queens van die Kaap”\, Manila von Teez and Kat Gilardi\, the charismatic Jayde Kay Johnson\, the enchanting Angel Lalamore\, and the talented artist Mitchell Darling. Guiding the choreography with finesse and flair is the amazing Nkosinathi Sangweni. The incomparable Terence Bridgett leads the evening’s proceedings as the charismatic MC\, while director Basil Appollis seamlessly weaves together the tapestry of this spectacular showcase. This 2026 ABFAB production is dedicated to Soli Philander and Alfred Rietman. \nDuration: 130min; incl 30 min interval\nAge Restriction: 5 and older \nKindly 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. \nImportant Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE \nSecure 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: \nOperating hours \n• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm\n• Saturdays\, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes \nParking tariffs\nFee: R45.00\nFor more info\, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95 \n 
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/abfab-drag-4/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival,Cabaret
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20260710T064902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T065020Z
UID:17016-1786042800-1786305600@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:Bottelnek Breek Bek
DESCRIPTION:Dora just wants to belong. Everywhere she seems to turn she is met with violence. Until she finds her sisters\, vast gerties of Cape Town who help her to discover who she really is. But the city is anything but just beaula nights and lekker bags. The naked truth of womanhood and the skeletons that come out of the closet with you stare her square in the face. The bottle becomes an escape but also a weapon for Dora who must fight for herself and her dreams. \nBased on the acclaimed novel Bottelnek Breek Bek by Dianne Du Toit Albertze\, which is regarded as the first transnovel. \nDuration: 60min; no interval\nAge Restriction: no under 5s \n \n  \nKindly 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. \nImportant Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE \nSecure 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: \nOperating hours \n• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm\n• Saturdays\, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes \nParking tariffs\nFee: R45.00\nFor more info\, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95 \n 
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/bottelnek-breek-bek/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival,Drama
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250815T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20250619T103739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T093414Z
UID:15874-1755244800-1755363600@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:PASS THE FLAME: Generations Remembering Women Who Sang Us forward
DESCRIPTION:THREE UNIQUE GENERATIONS. ONE STAGE. ENDLESS MUSIC \nGet ready for an unforgettable musical experience of a “Three Generations: One Stage” ground-breaking live show celebrating legacy\, passion\, and the power of music. \nMabongi Thusi\, a guitarist\, writer\, Gospel\, Jazz and Afro-Pop artist\, whose powerful journey and music have touched lives with messages of hope\, resilience\, and faith. Her emotionally charged performances echo the real-life trials she’s overcome\, connecting generations with truth and inspiration. \nThis special event features an iconic legend\, Dr Thembi Mtshali Jones\, accompanied by Bheki Khoza\, a Musical Director in the show\, and also a trailblazer whose legacy spans theatre\, television\, and music. With a career that has seen her share the stage with the greatest jazz luminaries in our country’s history—many of whom are no longer with us—this living legend continues to inspire. Honoured with numerous awards and doctorates\, she represents the golden age of performance and continues to blaze trails with her timeless artistry. \nSharing the stage is KUJENGA\, a dynamic\, 2024 Mzansi Jazz Newcomer Award-winning and 2024 SAMA Awards Nominee young band that is redefining the local and international music scene. Founded by Mabongi Thusi’s twin sons\, their fresh\, bold sound has earned them a SAMA Awards nomination and win across major music platforms\, and their rise signals a new era of talent that’s catching the world’s attention. \nDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event where the past\, present\, and future of music collide in celebration\, healing\, and pure artistry. Be part of history. Be moved. Be there. \nDuration: 90min; no interval\nAge Restriction: Family Friendly \n \nKindly 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.
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/pass-the-flame-generations-remembering-women-who-sang-us-forward/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250810T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20250714T141044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T094450Z
UID:15993-1754812800-1754845200@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:Voices in Unison
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful celebration of South Africa’s rich choral tradition on Sunday afternoon\,the 10th of Augusts 2025 at Artscape. \nFeaturing university\, youth\, community\, church\, and chamber choirs\, this inspiring concert showcases the unity\, diversity\, and excellence of local choral music. \nChoral singing has long been a force for connection and resilience in South Africa\, bringing communities together in harmony. “Voices in Unison” honours that legacy — celebrating our past\, embracing our present\, and singing with hope for the future. \nThe participating choirs are: \nURC Sarepta Ladies Choir\, Voces Aurum\, Bosman Adama Choir\, Harmony Singers Choir\, St Cyprians Langa\, Phenomenal Voices\, Uniting Reform Church Choir Macassar \n 
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/voices-in-unison/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250806T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20250619T095434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T094615Z
UID:15872-1754467200-1754672400@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:I want to call you Daddy
DESCRIPTION:I Want to Call You Daddy – a theatrical play by Marcé Underwood \nI Want to Call You Daddy is a stirring one-woman performance that fuses poetry\, storytelling\, song\, and movement to explore single motherhood in post-apartheid South Africa. Beginning with the raw moment of childbirth\, the story follows a mother’s emotional journey through milestones like her daughter’s first school day\, the challenges of maintenance court\, and the quiet ache of a child’s unanswered questions. \nChallenging stereotypes\, the play confronts the often-overlooked reality of white paternal absence and asks\, through searing spoken word and haunting Holocaust echoes: How do those shaped by historical trauma repeat cycles of abandonment? \nThis is not only a story of pain\, but one of resilience\, where art becomes survival. Neither a Cape Flats cliché nor a tale of privilege\, the piece offers space for complex\, marginalised narratives. At its heart is a child’s plea and a mother’s transformative love—a powerful reminder of the strength that remains when all else fails. \nA haunting\, genre-defying work that will stay with you long after the final bow. \nDuration: 90min; including interval\nAge Restriction: No under 6 years \n \nKindly 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.
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/i-want-to-call-you-daddy/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250728T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20250619T092751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T094705Z
UID:15868-1753689600-1754154000@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:this bra’s a psycho
DESCRIPTION:After waking up delirious in an unknown apartment\, THE BRA grapples with the trauma of being sexually assaulted. As the narrative unfolds\, THE BRA attempts to navigate life through various encounters with men that he meets on dating apps. Despite the hopes of building a connection and falling in love to make sense of his trauma\, THE BRA gets triggered and eventually goes on a killing spree; however\, little does THE BRA know that he is being followed and is the subject of an undercover police investigation that aims to bring him to justice. \nWritten and directed by Zubayr Charles. Starring James Stoffberg and Anzio September \nDuration: 70min; no interval\nAge Restriction: No under 16s \n \nKindly 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.
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/this-bras-a-psycho/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20250722T095617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T100534Z
UID:16012-1753430400-1756659600@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival 2025 (AWHF) with us from 25 July through August 31\, coinciding with South Africa’s Women’s Month . In association with Woman Zone under the theme “Peace in action – Working together”\, the festival emphasises healing\, inclusion\, and active peace‑building across diverse communities  . \nThe festival boasts six Icons of Peace—six individuals celebrated for embodying courage\, dialogue and healing: Judge Albie Sachs; Prof. Virginia Davids; Thembi Mshali‑Jones; Sue Williamson; Fahruq Valley‑Omar and the late Professor Nomvula Mthethwa. \nCentral to the Festival is National Women’s Day on the 09 August that sees featured art installations\, theatre\, dance\, film\, wellness activations\, community stalls\, and free health screenings—including stalls by groups like Cancer Alliance and Woman Zone’s Knit & Natter. The highlight of the day centres on the Humanity Walk – a symbolic procession of camaraderie – in the building where interfaith leaders bless the gathering\, followed by keynote speeches\, performances\, petition‑hand‑overs\, and interactive art moments featuring the movable Wire Woman statue adorned with paper doves carrying messages of peace   . \nThe inclusive month-long festival showcases a powerful tapestry of voices\, arts\, music\, literature\, and lived experience inclusive of feminist theatre and literary activism\, community exhibitions\, story cafés\, and more. \nFestival Highlights Include: \n\n“Journey Through Song” – a powerful musical theatre piece inspired by Ernestine Nur Stuurman (25–26 July)\n“This bra is a psycho” – a provocative play exploring trauma\, love\, and queer identity (28 July–2 August)\n“I Want to Call You Daddy” – a poetic solo performance on motherhood\, loss\, and generational pain (6–9August)\nDiscussion with Marlow Valentine of IAM (8 August)\nShort Film and Q&A – Screening of Sister Dinges preceded by a panel discussion with the film maker and directors (8 August)\n“Please don’t call me moffie” – (8 – 9 August)\nWomen in Jazz (9 August) celebrating 30 years of Bush Radio legal broadcasting\nVoices in Unison choral performance (10 August)\n“Three Unique Generations\, One Stage” Pass the Flame– a once-in-a-lifetime music event with Thembi Mtshali-Jones\, Mabongi Thusi\, and Kujenga (15–16 August)\nWoman Zone Book launch & book swap celebrating literary activism and 10 years of The Women’s Library. Book launch\, Together Apart: The story of Life in Apartheid\, and talk hosted by co-author and literary activist Xolisa Guzula followed by panel discussion with activist/artist Sue Williamson (16 August)\nRadio Tygerberg Sis’ters Women’s Conference (16 August)\nStory Café: Ode to Sara and discussions on body image and representation (23 August)\n\n 
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/artscape-womens-humanity-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062538
CREATED:20250714T134659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T094819Z
UID:15989-1753430400-1753549200@www.artscape.co.za
SUMMARY:Journey Through Song
DESCRIPTION:Journey Through Song is inspired by the true-life story of Ernestine Nur Stuurman. This theatrical concert consists of well-loved music from opera and musical theatre as well as lesser-known compositions comprising art songs\, contemporary works and Nasheeds\, all speaking to real-life stories \nThe audience can expect music from various periods and genres. Each piece has a deep connection to Ernestine and her lived experiences. With a celebrated career as a trained opera singer\, she will engage and entertain audiences with a breadth of skills as a musician and storyteller. The concert will depict never seen parts of her as person and professional. The mood and setting will be a warm narrative voyage of her past\, present and the future. With Journey Through Song\, you can sit back and allow yourself to step into a small part of Ernestine’s world as woman\, mother\, daughter and artist. \n\nDuration: 65min; No interval\nAge Restriction: All ages \nKindly 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.
URL:https://www.artscape.co.za/event/journey-through-song/
CATEGORIES:Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR