Soweto Theatre

Soweto Theatre It is our role to provide a platform, a professional stage, to allow new emerging talent to be exposed to the broader public eye and to grow in confidence
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The theatre begins its life in the minds and imagination of individuals and groups rooted in a particular place and time. The local community hall or school hall become the place where aspirant individuals and group of individuals can meet to begin the workshop and rehearse their ideas and work towards the development of a final production. These separate individuals begin to forge a collective, a

group vision and a community of collaboration and participation, is usually integral to the forming of a final theatre presentation. The first audience is usually drawn from the immediate neighbourhood, the students at the local schools, friends and family. They are key in providing a platform which is the basis upon which the community group will be launched onto other platforms, beyond the immediate neighbourhood. This is where Soweto Theatre then fits in. It is our role to provide a platform, a professional stage, to allow new emerging talent to be exposed to the boarder public eye and to grow in confidence and ambition. All of these are interdependent elements of the performing arts, and each component needs to play its part in the development of new theatre in our wonderful city.

11/06/2026

Sneak peek into photoshoot with the current and old cast...
What an exciting time to witness history in the making!

Book your tickets now!
Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of youth excellence together this June 16!

16 June | R50 | 11am - 4pm
Book your tickets now at Webtickets or Pick n Pay or at Box-office 010446146

JUST 4 DAYS TO GO! The 50th Anniversary Commemoration is almost here! We have the original cast of joining the activit...
11/06/2026

JUST 4 DAYS TO GO! The 50th Anniversary Commemoration is almost here!

We have the original cast of joining the activities!
Baby Cele
Dumisani Dlamini
Pat Mlaba
Nhlanhla Ngema
Velaphi Mnisi
Khanyo Maphumulo
Seipati Sothoane - Sarafina
Dieketseng Mnisi
Thabile Mzobe

We are officially 4 days away from an ultimate experience.

The 50 Years Soweto Uprising Commemoration at the Soweto Theatre is the one event this year that you absolutely cannot afford to miss!

Why you CANNOT miss this:
✔️A historic milestone: Celebrating 50 years of resilience, courage, and youth power.
✔️World-class venue: Hosted at the iconic Soweto Theatre Amphitheatre right in the heart of our community.
✔️An unforgettable line-up: A powerful fusion of art, history, and culture that will leave you inspired.


SECURE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

16 June | R50 | 11am - 4pm
Book your tickets now at Webtickets or Pick n Pay or at Box-office 010446146
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1596643037

COMMEMORATING YOUTH MONTH: SOWETO THEATRE CELEBRATES HISTORY THROUGH DANCE AND MUSICThis June, history takes centre stag...
10/06/2026

COMMEMORATING YOUTH MONTH: SOWETO THEATRE CELEBRATES HISTORY THROUGH DANCE AND MUSIC

This June, history takes centre stage as a powerful educational tool for the next generation.

On 27 and 28 June 2026, the Soweto Theatre Lits’omong Youth Development Programme, in partnership with De’La Dance Projects, will stage their mid-year concert, Our History, Our Story.
Commemorating Youth Month through storytelling, music, and dance, this exciting production brings South Africa's history to life. The collaboration uses the performing arts as an educational medium, allowing young learners to discover the powerful struggle stories that built our nation.

Book your tickets today at , n Pay, or call the Box Office at 010 446 1462!

https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1549131332

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS YET? Only 5 days to the ultimate concert! Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of yout...
10/06/2026

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS YET?

Only 5 days to the ultimate concert!

Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of youth excellence together this June 16!

16 June | R50 | 11am - 4pm
Book your tickets now at Webtickets or Pick n Pay or at Box-office 010446146
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1596643037

10/06/2026

SPECIAL YOUTH DAY SCREENING OF SAM NZIMA'S DOCUMENTARY

On June 16, 1976, one photograph woke up the world, but who was the man behind the camera?

This Youth Day, Soweto Theatre will screen a powerful documentary of Sam Nzima's A Journey Through His Lens to commemorate the Soweto Uprising.

Watch the sneak peek promo clip below!

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 | 10h00 | Soweto Theatre - Blue Theatre

Today is the meet and greet of the current and previous cast of ! As we prepare for the 50th Soweto Uprising Commemora...
10/06/2026

Today is the meet and greet of the current and previous cast of !
As we prepare for the 50th Soweto Uprising Commemoration concert.

Only 6 Days to the Soweto Theatre 50th Soweto Uprising Commemoration event! Let’s celebrate the past, present, and futu...
09/06/2026

Only 6 Days to the Soweto Theatre 50th Soweto Uprising Commemoration event!
Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of youth excellence together this June 16!
16 June | R50 | 11am - 4pm
Book your tickets now at Webtickets or Pick n Pay or at Box-office 010446146

The Evolution of Mistress It's a Pity!The roles of 's iconic, straight-talking, history-teaching powerhouse who shaped ...
09/06/2026

The Evolution of Mistress It's a Pity!

The roles of 's iconic, straight-talking, history-teaching powerhouse who shaped a generation of activists, from the stage lights of Broadway in 1987 to the silver screen in 1992, and right back to the grand South African revivals of today, "Mistress It's a Pity" has been held down by absolute royalty.

Swipe through to see the legendary women who brought her to life!

Baby Cele (1987),
Whoopi Goldberg (1992),
Velephi Mnisi,
Dieketseng Mnisi,
Thandeka Zulu (2025/2026).

WHICH GENERATION OF SARAFINA DID YOU GROW UP WATCHING? Was it?LELETI KHUMALO (The Blueprint)At just 15, she became the ...
08/06/2026

WHICH GENERATION OF SARAFINA DID YOU GROW UP WATCHING?

Was it?
LELETI KHUMALO (The Blueprint)
At just 15, she became the global face of the liberation struggle, taking the role in 1987 theatre production , straight to Broadway and the 1992 movie.

Or?
SEIPATI SOTHOANE (The Global Torchbearer)
Stepped in to lead the official international touring cast in 1989, carrying the fire of Soweto to audiences all over Europe and the world.

Or?
NOXOLO DLAMINI (The Modern Flame)
She reignited the character in 2016, bringing a raw, athletic energy and fresh emotional depth to the stage for a brand-new generation.

Five decades later, Sarafina’s chant "Freedom is coming tomorrow" still echoes. The youth of 1976 fought for equal education and dignity; today’s youth carry that same torch for economic and social justice.

Let us know in the comments, which SARAFINA did you grow up watching?

Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of youth excellence together this June 16!
16 June | R50 | 11am - 4pm
Book your tickets now at Webtickets orPick n Pay or at Box-office 010446146

Discover the power of resistance in Our History, Our Story. A gripping new play hitting the stage this June!Experience ...
08/06/2026

Discover the power of resistance in Our History, Our Story.
A gripping new play hitting the stage this June!

Experience a fierce generational confrontation brought to life through intense conversations, vivid memories, moving music, and the raw energy of protest.
Presented by Soweto Theatre in collaboration with DE'LA DANCE Projects.

🗓️ 27 & 28 June 2026 |🕒 15h00 | 📍 Gibson Kente Theatre |
🎟️ R100

Don't miss this powerful journey through South Africa’s history, from the Women's March and the Soweto Uprising to .

🔗 Book your tickets today at Webtickets , Pick n Pay, or call the Box Office at 010 446 1462!

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