Cape Town Opera to Tour Europe with ‘Porgy and Bess’ in Collaboration with Chineke! Orchestra

Cape Town Opera will present Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” across five European cities in September 2026. The showcase will be presented in a major collaboration with London’s Chineke! Orchestra, Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse professional orchestra. Maestro Enrique Mazzola will conduct, and the production will be directed by Cape Town Opera Artistic Director Magdalene Minnaar. The tour opens {…}

Aug 1, 2026

Cape Town Opera’s ‘Carmen’ Heads to Ster-Kinekor Cinemas

Cape Town Opera’s production of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” will screen at Ster-Kinekor cinemas across South Africa beginning August 23. “Carmen” was filmed during a live performance at Artscape and stars Nonhlanhla Yende in the title role, alongside Lukhanyo Moyake as Don José, Vuvu Mpofu as Micaëla, and Conroy Scott as Escamillo. The production features the Cape Town Opera Vocal Ensemble, {…}

Jul 8, 2026

Cape Town Opera Receives Multiple Cape Town Theatre Awards

Cape Town Opera took home multiple awards at the 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards. The Company’s production of “Bluebeard’s Castle” directed by Victoria Stevens stood out in the opera category. William Berger’s performance as Bluebeard won Best Performance in an Opera – male and Siphamandla Moyake as Judith won the same award in the female category. Productions from the 2025 season {…}

Apr 21, 2026

Nonhlanhla Yende to Headline Cape Town Opera’s ‘Carmen’

Cape Town Opera (CTO) will present a new production of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, with six performances running from May 19 to May 31, 2026. CTO House Soloist Nonhlanhla Yende sings the title role, with tenor Lukhanyo Moyake as Don José, baritone Conroy Scott as Escamillo, and guest artist Vuvu Mpofu as Micaëla. CTO {…}

Mar 17, 2026

Cape Town Opera Reveals Details of International Tour

Cape Town Opera has announced the details of its upcoming tour of Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” From Sept. 11 to 18 Cape Town Opera will perform a semi-staged version of “Porgy and Bess” in Paris, Lucerne, Berlin, Antwerp, and Dortmund. Siyabulela Ntlale and Nonhlanhla Yende take on the title roles, respectively. They are joined by Brittany Smith as Clara, Lukhanyo {…}

Mar 6, 2026

Cape Town Opera Earns 13 Naledi Award Nominations

Cape Town Opera (CTO) has secured 13 nominations at the Naledi Awards for the acclaimed production of “My Fair Lady,” presented at Artscape between December 2024 and January 2025 by Pieter Toerien Productions in association with Cape Town Opera. CTO House Soloist Brittany Smith earned a Best Lead Performance – Female nomination for her portrayal of Eliza Doolittle, while Craig {…}

Mar 4, 2026

Cape Town Opera & Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra to Present Vivaldi & Haydn Concert

Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will join forces on April 4, 2026 for a performance featuring works by Vivaldi and Haydn. Jan Hugo conducts the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra in Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Haydn’s “Miss in Angustiis.” The solo roster draws from Cape Town Opera’s House Soloists, featuring soprano Brittany Smith, mezzo-soprano Nonhlanhla Yende, tenor Lukhanyo {…}

Feb 24, 2026

Cape Town Opera Announces ‘Opera Blocks: Under the Sea’ for Babies & Toddlers

Cape Town Opera will present “Opera Blocks: Under the Sea,” an immersive theatrical experience for babies and toddlers aged 0–5, at libraries across Cape Town from March 26–31, 2026. Written, choreographed, and directed by Elizma Badenhorst, the 45-minute production is performed by members of CTO’s Judith Neilson Young Artist Programme and Vocal Ensemble, accompanied by Nathan Lewis on keyboard. The {…}

Feb 23, 2026

Cape Town Opera to Present Community Concerts as Part of ‘Opera in Your Neighborhood’ Initiative

Cape Town Opera, in association with the City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department, will present three free community concerts across Cape Town under its “Opera in Your Neighbourhood” initiative. The Cape Town Opera Vocal Ensemble, comprising 18 members and a chorus master, will perform a program spanning opera, classical, musical theatre, African traditional, and gospel music {…}

Feb 19, 2026

Cape Town Opera Announces Collaboration with Monique Pelser for ‘Hoerikwaggo’

Cape Town Opera has announced a new collaboration with South African artist Monique Pelser, staging a series of impromptu sonic interventions across Cape Town and the Table Mountain Range to coincide with Art Week and the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. The project, titled “Hoerikwaggo,” opened on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and runs through Feb. 22, 2026. Written and directed by {…}

Feb 4, 2026

Cape Town Opera’s Khayakazi Madlala & Lwazi Dlamini Earn Major Honors at Unisa International Voice Competition

Khayakazi Madlala and Lwazi Dlamini earned top honors at the 7th Unisa International Voice Competition, held Jan. 31, 2026, at the ZK Matthews Great Hall in Pretoria. Madlala placed second overall and received the award for Best Rendition of a South African Composition. She is a member of Cape Town Opera’s Judith Neilson Young Artist Programme. Next up for Madlala {…}

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