Mandela Bay Theatre Complex

08/09/2026

🎭 BEHIND THE SCENES

Before the rehearsals, before the stage, it all starts with the auditions.

A little glimpse behind the scenes as the cast of The Importance of Being Tshepo began taking shape.

The story is coming together. 👀

📅 23–26 September 2026
📍 Mandela Bay Theatre Complex

03/09/2026

🎭 BEFORE THE CURTAIN. BEFORE THE LAUGHS. BEFORE THE CHAOS.

It all starts with a script, a cast, and a table full of possibilities.

The cast of The Importance of Being Tshepo recently came together for a script reading, bringing the words to life for the very first time.

Now the work continues. The characters are taking shape, the story is coming alive, and we’re getting closer to the stage.

📅 23–26 September 2026
📍 Mandela Bay Theatre Complex
🎟️ Early Bird: R70 until 11 September | General Admission: R100

Something is brewing.

Book your tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1600457452

02/09/2026

🎭 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING TSHEPO

What happens when Oscar Wilde meets South Africa? 🇿🇦✨

Get ready for a fresh, hilarious South African take on Oscar Wilde’s classic The Importance of Being Earnest, brought to life as The Importance of Being Tshepo, directed by Makhaola Ndebele.

Expect love, identity, deception, expectations and plenty of hilarious complications as Tshepo navigates the twists and turns of trying to be exactly who everyone expects him to be. 🎭

📅 23–26 September 2026
📍 Mandela Bay Theatre Complex
🎟️ Early Bird: R70 until 11 September
🎟️ General Admission: R100

Don’t miss this entertaining celebration of South African theatre! Come meet Tshepo and discover that being yourself may be more complicated than it looks.

🎟️ Book your tickets now:
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1600457452

01/09/2026

🎭 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING TSHEPO

What happens when Oscar Wilde meets South Africa?

The Importance of Being Tshepo brings a fresh South African take on Wilde’s classic The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Makhaola Ndebele and written by Prof Anton Krueger..

Expect love, identity, deception, expectations — and plenty of hilarious complications along the way.

📅 23–26 September 2026
📍 Mandela Bay Theatre Complex
🎟️ Early Bird: R70 until 11 September
🎟️ General Admission: R100

Don’t wait. Come meet Tshepo and discover that being yourself may be more complicated than it looks.

Book now: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1600457452

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

🎶 WIAM 2026 CLOSING SHOW

And just like that, we brought 10 YEARS OF WOMEN IN ARTS MANYANO to a close. 💛

A few moments from the WIAM Closing Show, celebrating a decade of women, creativity, music, storytelling and unforgettable moments.

Thank you to every artist, creative, partner, stakeholder and audience member who has been part of the WIAM journey and helped make this milestone celebration special.

Here are some snaps from the closing show! 📸

10 YEARS. ONE LEGACY. MANY VOICES.

31/08/2026

✨ THE FORTITUDE AND TENACITY OF A WOMAN

A few moments from The Fortitude and Tenacity of a Woman, presented as part of the 10th anniversary edition of Women in Arts Manyano (WIAM).

A powerful celebration of strength, resilience, courage and the experiences of women, brought to life through performance and storytelling.

Thank you to the cast, creative team and everyone who joined us and supported the production. 💛

Here are some snaps from the show! 📸

10 YEARS. ONE LEGACY. MANY VOICES.

31/08/2026

🎭 THETHA

A few moments from Thetha, presented as part of the 10th anniversary edition of Women in Arts Manyano (WIAM).

A celebration of storytelling, performance and creative expression, bringing audiences together to experience the work and talent of women in the arts.

Thank you to the cast, creative team and everyone who joined us at the theatre. 💛

Here are some snaps from Thetha! 📸

10 YEARS. ONE LEGACY. MANY VOICES.