Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands

19/06/2026

Guild Creator Spotlight 001 is live on Substack: substack.com/

We're opening the series with @
KD Summerz, an Afrofusion artist and producer who has spent his career drawing from a cultural inheritance that spans Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho and South Africa. His current album is Teal. His label, Wamambo Music, is building an ecosystem for emerging artists from creation through to distribution and business.

The track playing in this post is one of his originals. Find more at linktr.ee/kd_summerz.

11/06/2026

Tonight, South Africa rallies behind Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦

While we cheer for our national team, another team has also been training, rehearsing, and preparing for months: our actors, directors, playwrights, stagehands, and designers.
They have a fixture list too. The question is whether we'll show up for them the way we show up for football.

Read the full article on our Substack and join the conversation.

https://open.substack.com/pub/botlebamatsohoguild/p/the-boys-are-playing-today-so-are?r=8ibm1s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

08/06/2026

The old logo put up a fight. But the new one won.

Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands has a new look, and we think it was worth the drama.

Same mission. Same brand. Same commitment to making backstage theatre in South Africa visible, fairly paid, and professionally recognised. A visual identity that matches the ambition.

We are officially rebranded. Welcome to the new era.

31/05/2025

17/04/2025

Important Update
The Stage is Yours showcase is postponed — but not cancelled!

This gives us more time to refine our planning and build with even more like-minded organizations to make the event bigger, bolder, and more impactful.

Thank you for your continued support — we’ll be back with updates soon!

11/04/2025

We've kept this under wraps long enough - The Stage is Yours event announces the prizes and a special invitation to our audience members 😀

🔥 LIVE AUDIENCE VOTING! 🔥

🙌 This is YOUR moment to shape the future of theatre.
Be part of a historic first where the audience doesn't just watch — they directly influence which act gets elevated.
Your voice. Your vote. Your chance to uplift emerging actors and give them the confidence boost of knowing the public believes in their talent.

💥 The audience-chosen act will receive a special prize too! 💥

🎟️ You don’t want to just hear about it — you want to be IN the room.
Join us for a night of unforgettable talent, real opportunities, and history in the making.

WHERE: The Outlore Base on 80 Hout Street, Cape Town City Centre 8001
WHEN: 17 April 2025
TIME: 19:00 (doors open at 6:30)
PRICE: R150 on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/310729-the-stage-is-yours/ #/

10/04/2025

M✨ Something bold is taking the stage — and you’re invited. 🎭🔥

The Stage is Yours is a live celebration of raw talent, fearless storytelling, and the future of South African theatre — all created and performed by young, passionate stagehands, writers, musicians, and performers aged 18–35.

Expect powerful performances. Fresh voices. Original stories. Music that moves. And energy that’s unmatched.

📅 17 April 2025
📍 The Outlore Base, 80 Hout Street, Cape Town
🎟️ Tickets are R150 on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/310729-the-stage-is-yours/

Come feel the pulse of tomorrow’s theatre, today.
Let’s make history — together.

09/04/2025

📺 We’re featuring on 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗩.
Catch a Sneak Peek of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙄𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 Showcase coming to the Outlore Base on the 17th of April 2025!

Watch the live performance by one of our talented performers, part of the 12 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 6-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲.

WHEN: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 10 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 2025
TIME: 16:00 – 17:00
WHERE: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗩 – 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 263 on DSTV or 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: https://freevisionplay.co.za/live/260/Cape-Town-TV

Get a taste of the raw talent and creativity coming to The Outlore Base!
👉🏾 Get your tickets now: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/310729-the-stage-is-yours/ #/

Follow the journey of bringing emerging talented creatives together for one powerful showcase.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. - Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands

07/04/2025

CALL EXTENDED! You asked, we listened — the creative callout deadline has been extended to TOMORROW, Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 5PM!

We want to make extra sure EVERYONE has a chance to shine and debut their talent — whether it's singing, dancing, acting, writing, acrobatics, puppetry, beatboxing, live drawing, spoken word, pole artistry, or something we’ve never even heard of!

This is your sign. Submit a 1-minute video introducing yourself & showcasing your talent around this month’s theme:
✨ "Social Inequality – Bridging the Gap" ✨

If selected, you'll co-create a 6-min piece with fellow artists and perform LIVE at Outlore Base on April 17th!

Prizes?

Free 4-week drama course with Warrick Frank Drama Academy

Mentorship from industry experts

A chance to headline a 2025 production by Botle Ba Matsoho Guild!

Deadline: Tuesday, 8 April at 5PM
Submit here: https://forms.gle/LDuCE8qRwSSMDvWA7

Let’s break the mold and make magic.

03/04/2025

🌟 CALLING ALL CREATIVES! 🌟

Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands, in partnership with Warrick Frank Drama Academy, presents "The Stage is Yours!" – an electrifying talent showcase designed to elevate young performers aged 18-35!

This isn’t just a show; it’s a movement! With the powerful theme "Social Inequality – Bridging the Divide," we are looking for bold, creative, and fresh voices ready to take the stage. Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to shine, receive mentorship, and showcase your unique talent in front of a live audience.

🎭 HOW TO APPLY
🎥 Submit a 1-minute self-tape showcasing your interpretation of "Social Inequality – Bridging the Divide."
🎤 Rap. 🎶 Sing. 💃 Dance. 🎭 Perform. ✍Write 🎨 Even sketch it out! Show us your art, your way!
📽️ Include a short intro video introducing yourself and your art form.

📅 Deadline: Saturday, 5 April 2025, 17:00
🔗 Submit here: https://forms.gle/QNBXoSQJeVegaYzQ9

💡 WHAT’S NEXT?
✔️ Selected artists will be placed into interdisciplinary groups announced on the 6th of April 2025.
✔️ Each group will collaborate on a 6-minute showcase piece for the grand event!
✔️ Mentorship workshop on 12 April 2025 – featuring industry pros like Warrick Frank!
✔️ The final live showcase will take place on 17 April 2025 at Outlore Base!

🎭 Standout performers will get the chance to headline a future Botle Ba Matsoho production!
🎓 Winners will receive four-week drama and performance training program sessions with the Warrick Frank Drama Academy!

📢 DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! This is your moment to take centre stage, break boundaries, and make your mark! The stage is waiting for YOU!