University of Cape Town

Join Opera UCT for the launch of two new book publications. Africa Melane will be in conversation with the authors, with Opera UCT vocal talent accompanied by Jeremy Silver.

The adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello by Lara Foot at The Baxter from 6 April to 4 May 2024, is highly recommended theatre. It is an ambitious and provocative interpretation of the original piece.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Opera UCT makes history with the world-première staging of Donizetti’s opera Dalinda.

Opera UCT makes history with the world-première staging of Donizetti’s opera Dalinda.

Opera UCT and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert performance of Verdi’s Il Trovatore.

Celebrating a decade of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the International Office and College of Music at UCT offers a rich tribute to educating leaders, cultural heritage and South Africa’s dynamic musical landscape.