Market Theatre

The Market Lab part-time dates for 2026 have been set. Do not miss this opportunity to upskill and learn more about theatre and performance on Saturdays at the Market Theatre Square.

The Market Theatre Laboratory presents the third Theatre Think Tank instalment, curated by provocateur Nondumiso Lwazi Msimanga. The Theatre Think Tank hosts Nondumiso and her Beloved Collective [...]

With the support of the Barney Simon Trust, the Market Theatre Laboratory offers one residency a year to provide a space for theatre-makers to develop a new work, investigate artistic process, [...]

The Market Theatre Laboratory hosts an exciting October programme at the Ramaloa Makhene Theatre. Here’s what you can expect:

The Market Theatre Laboratory presents the second Theatre Think Tank instalment, curated by cultural policy specialist, Boitumelo ‘Tumy’ Motsoatsoe. After the success of the first instalment at [...]

This full-time, one-year course offers intensive training in a laboratory environment for emerging actors, theatre-makers, directors and writers to develop to a professional standard.

Cheraé brings expert knowledge in the field of Applied Drama and Theatre. Her appointment marks a new chapter for The Market Theatre Laboratory and reinforces the Foundations commitment to [...]

Maakomele R Manaka affectionately known as ‘MAK’, a renowned South African Poet, is launching his own publishing house and his online store

This year, the Market Theatre Laboratory and TsaMmu offers an introduction to a Screenwriting Course.

This course is an introduction to acting for people who have no previous experience, or for people who want to practise and hone their existing skills.