Joburg Theatre regrets that the performances of The Color Purple, due to start on 2 April 2020, have been cancelled.
Joburg Theatre has been directed to postpone all shows and activities until further notice, by the City of Johannesburg. This step has been taken following the government ban on gatherings of more than 100 people and in alignment with measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to combat the spread of Coronavirus Covid-19.
“We are all so very sad to be losing this long-awaited opportunity to bring Janice Honeyman’s glorious production back to The Nelson Mandela Theatre stage once again,” says Bernard Jay, Executive Producer of The Color Purple. “But, hopefully, we might be given the opportunity again in better and safer times ahead.”
Despite this cancellation, plans to tour the production internationally continue unabated at this time.
Thanks for all your continued support.
For a list of all shows that are cancelled or postponed, see below
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. ”
All affected patrons will be contacted by Joburg City Theatres’ ticketing office to arrange a
full refund for seats booked. For any enquiries, please e-mail info@joburgtheatre.com or call
011 877 6853 / 011 877 6917.
Details around new dates and rescheduling of the productions, as well as any changes to
the current status, will be communicated through our website, social media and newsletters
in due course.
List of cancelled / postponed productions correct as of 18 March 2020