Joburg Theatre has been directed to postpone all shows and activities until further notice, by the C

Joburg City Theatres suspends performances and programmes

Joburg City Theatres have been directed to postpone all shows and activities until further notice, affecting Joburg Theatre, Soweto Theatre and Roodepoort Theatre.

Joburg City Theatres has been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19). In response to the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited, on Sunday 15 March 2020.

Amongst the productions and events affected are the following:

Joburg Theatre:

Joburg Ballet’s Don Quixote – cancelled

The Color Purple – cancelled

Joburg International Comedy Festival (JICF) – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Arts and Culture Fest – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Be Our Guest – postponed / new date to be confirmed

The Head and the Load – postponed / new date to be confirmed

SEI/Seboko Roadshow – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Mzansi Reggae Red Carpet Concert – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Duma Ndlovu Academy (DNA) development programme – suspended until schools re-open

Applied Performing Arts Administration and Management programme – suspended until schools re-open

The People’s Theatre’s The Jungle Book – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Soweto Theatre:

Guerrilla Classics / Human Rights Day Picnic – cancelled

BYU Ballroom Dance – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Be Brave – postponed to 3 – 4 October

I Look to You with Kelly Khumalo – postponed/new date to be confirmed

Vuma Zion – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Litsomong Youth Development Programme – suspended until schools re-open

Music Tutorial Programme – suspended until schools re-open

Roodepoort Theatre:

Talent Africa – postponed / new date to be confirmed

Curt – postponed

The CEO of Joburg City Theatres, Ms Xoliswa Nduneni Ngema, says “The safety and health of our staff, performers and visitors is our number one priority. Should there be any changes to the current status, we will take account of any recommendations from the relevant authorities and implement all appropriate instructions accordingly.”

MMC for Community Development, Councillor Margaret Arnolds, adds “We understand that these cancellations and postponements come as a disappointment, but ultimately we all want the same thing – the health and safety of our communities. While we are all very concerned, and rightfully so, we must avoid panic and take all precautions to combat this virus. ”

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