The Playhouse Company

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The Playhouse Company is Ethekwini’s premier theatre organization, based at the Playhouse theatre complex in Anton Lembende Street (formerly Smith Street) in the heart of the coastal city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on the Eastern Seaboard of South Africa. As a Cultural Institution The Playhouse Company receives public funding from the South African National Government and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincia

l Government. The Playhouse Company is mandated to produce an equitable programme of live theatre productions in the fields of music, drama and dance, representative of the diverse cultural groups that comprise the population of KwaZulu-Natal, both in terms of audiences and artists based in the Province. In addition, the company holds the responsibility of devising and managing a dynamic education and development programme in the performing arts with respect to growing youth audiences as well as nurturing community based artists, groups and organizations that are in need of back-up from the company’s marketing expertise and technical resources. The Playhouse Company also has the responsibility of managing the Playhouse complex’s various performance and public venues that are for hire when not in use for the Company’s own productions, or those presented in association with The Playhouse Company. The Playhouse Company aims to produce live theatre in all its forms of an international standard commensurate with its stature as one of South Africa’s leading performing arts bodies.

CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS AT THE PLAYHOUSE COMPANYExperience an unforgettable evening of live music by candlelight with two s...
26/06/2026

CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS AT THE PLAYHOUSE COMPANY

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music by candlelight with two spectacular concerts performed by a live string quartet.

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
18:00

Enjoy beautifully reimagined renditions of Adele's greatest hits, including Hello, Someone Like You, Set Fire to the Rain, and more.

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
20:00

Experience classical interpretations of iconic songs including Clocks, Radioactive, Believer, Paradise, The Scientist, and Viva la Vida.

📅 26 June 2026
📍 Opera Theatre
🎟 Tickets: R385 – R685
⏱ Approximately 60 minutes per concert
Suitable for ages 8+

A unique live music experience where contemporary favourites meet the elegance of classical performance.

WOLF HIGHLIGHTSWhat an unforgettable experience!Thank you to everyone who joined us for WOLF and witnessed the breathtak...
26/06/2026

WOLF HIGHLIGHTS

What an unforgettable experience!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for WOLF and witnessed the breathtaking acrobatics, extraordinary physicality, and raw energy that have made Circa one of the world's leading contemporary circus companies.

From gravity-defying performances to unforgettable moments on stage, WOLF delivered an exhilarating experience that left audiences captivated.

Take a look back at some of the highlights from this spectacular production.

HAPPENING TOMORROW – FAMILY / GENDER WARS COMEDY SHOWGet ready for an evening of laughter with a purpose!Join Sphelele N...
25/06/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW – FAMILY / GENDER WARS COMEDY SHOW

Get ready for an evening of laughter with a purpose!

Join Sphelele Ndlebe, better known as Kapteni, for a fearless comedy experience that blends humour with powerful social commentary. Through witty storytelling and sharp observations, the show explores Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the everyday realities faced by South Africans in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

📅 Tomorrow | 26 June 2026
⏰ 20:00
📍 Drama Theatre
🎟 Tickets: R200

Don't miss this bold, impactful, and unforgettable comedy experience.

WOLF – HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST NIGHTWhat an incredible opening night!Thank you to everyone who joined us for WOLF and exper...
25/06/2026

WOLF – HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST NIGHT

What an incredible opening night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for WOLF and experienced the breathtaking acrobatics, extraordinary physicality, and raw energy that only Circa can deliver.

If you missed last night's performance, there's still one more chance to witness this internationally acclaimed contemporary circus sensation.

📅 Tonight
⏰ 19:00
📍 Drama Theatre
🎟 Limited tickets available

Don't miss your final opportunity to join the pack.

WOLF – ONLY A FEW HOURS TO GOThe wait is almost over.Tonight, internationally acclaimed Australian contemporary circus c...
24/06/2026

WOLF – ONLY A FEW HOURS TO GO

The wait is almost over.

Tonight, internationally acclaimed Australian contemporary circus company Circa brings WOLF to the Drama Theatre for a thrilling night of breathtaking acrobatics, raw energy, and extraordinary physicality.

Ten performers. One pack. An unforgettable experience.

📅 Tonight
⏰ 19:00
📍 Drama Theatre
🎟 R170 – R200

⚠️ Limited tickets still available.

Wolf is circus with fangs. Join the pack.

AMAHUBO KAGOGO – THE LIVE EXPERIENCEAward-winning artist Brenda Mtambo invites you on a powerful musical journey with Am...
23/06/2026

AMAHUBO KAGOGO – THE LIVE EXPERIENCE

Award-winning artist Brenda Mtambo invites you on a powerful musical journey with Amahubo KaGogo The Live Experience.

Rooted in faith, heritage, and the hymns that shaped her childhood, this heartfelt production blends Afro-soul, gospel, and contemporary African sounds into an unforgettable evening of worship and storytelling.

Accompanied by a live band and rich musical arrangements, Brenda delivers a soul-stirring experience that celebrates healing, connection, and the enduring power of music.

📅 15 August 2026
📍 Opera Theatre, The Playhouse Company
🎟 Tickets: R300
🎫 Available on Webtickets

Come and experience an evening where music, memory, and faith come together.

22/06/2026

🎸 JOSEPH CLARK – THE MUSIC OF QUEEN 🎸

By popular demand, Joseph Clark returns to the Opera Theatre with his spectacular tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Joined by local choirs, soprano Lizzy Phisane, and lead guitarist Axe Lourens, Joseph brings Queen's legendary catalogue to life with unforgettable performances of Bohemian Rhapsody, Somebody To Love, Under Pressure, Barcelona, and many more iconic hits.

With over three decades dedicated to celebrating the music of Queen, Joseph Clark continues to captivate audiences with a show filled with passion, power, and world-class musicianship.

📅 31 July – 02 August 2026
📍 Opera Theatre
🎟 Tickets: R250 – R300

⚠️ Tickets are selling fast!

Don't miss this unforgettable live celebration of the music and legacy of Freddie Mercury and Queen.

🐺 WOLF IS COMING TO DURBAN 🐺Wild. Fearless. Unforgettable.Direct from Australia, internationally acclaimed contemporary ...
22/06/2026

🐺 WOLF IS COMING TO DURBAN 🐺

Wild. Fearless. Unforgettable.

Direct from Australia, internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa brings its thrilling production WOLF to The Playhouse Company for two nights only.

Featuring ten extraordinary performers, WOLF is a breathtaking fusion of acrobatics, movement, and theatre. Driven by raw energy and astonishing physicality, this internationally celebrated production explores instinct, freedom, and the power of the pack.

📅 24–25 June 2026
⏰ 19:00
📍 Drama Theatre
🎟 Tickets: R170 – R200
🔞 Ages 12+

⚠️ Limited tickets available!

Prepare for jaw-dropping feats, fierce choreography, and an experience unlike anything you've seen before.

Wolf is circus with fangs. Join the pack.

🎟 Book now through Webtickets.

📷 Photo by Andy Phillipson

MANANA – MENDING BROKEN HEARTS TOURExperience an intimate and deeply personal evening as Manana brings his first nationw...
19/06/2026

MANANA – MENDING BROKEN HEARTS TOUR

Experience an intimate and deeply personal evening as Manana brings his first nationwide theatre tour to Durban.

Journey through the music that has shaped his career, from In the Beginning Was the End to OBHM: Full Stop, in a performance that explores love, heartbreak, growth, and healing.

Featuring stripped-back renditions of fan favourites including select songs being performed live for the final time this carefully curated show promises a raw, honest, and emotionally rich musical experience.

📅 11 July 2026
⏰ 20:00
📍 Drama Theatre
🎟 Tickets: R350 – R500

A night of vulnerability, storytelling, and unforgettable music awaits.

🐺 WOLF IS COMING TO DURBAN 🐺Wild. Fearless. Unforgettable.Direct from Australia, internationally acclaimed contemporary ...
18/06/2026

🐺 WOLF IS COMING TO DURBAN 🐺

Wild. Fearless. Unforgettable.

Direct from Australia, internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa brings its thrilling production WOLF to The Playhouse Company for two nights only.

Featuring ten extraordinary performers, WOLF is a breathtaking fusion of acrobatics, movement, and theatre. Driven by raw energy and astonishing physicality, this internationally celebrated production explores instinct, freedom, and the power of the pack.

📅 24–25 June 2026
⏰ 19:00
📍 Drama Theatre
🎟 Tickets: R170 – R200
🔞 Ages 12+

Prepare for jaw-dropping feats, fierce choreography, and an experience unlike anything you've seen before.

Wolf is circus with fangs. Join the pack.

🎟 Book now through Webtickets.

📷 Photo by Andy Phillipson

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