Baxter Theatre Reviews

The Baxter theatre is steeped in tradition and prestige of the local acting scene of Cape Town. If you want to feel nostalgic as a local resident, or alumni of the nearby University of Cape Town, The Baxter is the place to go.

A decent restaurant and coffee shop are available, where you can sit comfortably and catch up with an old friend. The productions and shows are high quality and the venues/sets are just right, simple, without modern flashyness. This is an old school theatre, go there to be reminded of the bygone era of simple entertainment, where the message of the playright is conveyed to the audience by the competent actors in the cast, rather than the aesthetic environment of the venue.

This theatre and concert hall is constantly filled with drama, art, Music, theatre. If you need a night away from modern Music, try an evening of UCT classical/jazz or african students in concert.

Need a quick lunch or snack?

I saw Edward Albee's 'The Goat, or Who is Sylvia' on Wednesday night. It was awesome, thought provoking stuff. I love theatre that stretches you and leaves you questioning your values, your conditioning and life in general. Albee's work did exactly that. Thank you Baxter for bringing this kind of intelligent theatre to humanity.

Still one of the best theatre experiences available in Cape Town

I've always loved going there. Also appreciate the effort artist make to keep us safe

Please make an effort to attend a show here. Culturally superb.

What a show this evening, touched every heart string of mine.

Awesome theatre complex with a variety of productions to suite all tastes

Lovely range of theater available from music to comedy to drama. Supports local acts and upcoming artists

What an experience my little one's had.Awesome show

The Baxter theatre has been there for many years but still looks modern and impressive. Different size theatre where shows that range from drama comedy musicals and concerts are offered. I went to a Classical music concert and the acoustics was a joy. you can buy a drink or coffee at their in-house restaurant

Had an absolutely amazing evening watching Mark Lotterings Musical Comedy. Beautiful Theatre surrounded by Cape Towns Amazingly Beautiful scenery. Would definitely visit again.

Always a pleasure going to the Baxter great atmosphere.

Great place to see great African artists and talented students showcase their talent.

Where you'll find the best local talent!
Come early for parking
Lekker snacks and drinks available always

Probably the best toilets I've seen when it comes to a theatre venue.

My best evenings in Cape Town were spent here. Baxter does such an amazing job hosting engaging shows here. Some of them are student led so they are even more special.

My visit was to the restaurant only . My comment is perfect. Had some problems finding places in centre and a lady guard gets 10 stars for courtesy and helpfulness. She worked before in sea point.

The shows on offer are always beautiful and amazing. Good place to go if you want to experience something new with your friends. The service at the counters is good. People at the bar are friendly. Bathrooms are clean and very pretty.

Great theatre in the southern suburbs under the University of Cape Town, active with different shows all year round, shows usually scheduled in the evening time. They have a great restaurant on the upper level

Watched Aunty Merle, it's a Girl. What a fantastic show, well done to everyone.

ZOLANI CENTRE TO BAXTER.

Cape Town is still the best in IsiXhosa education, culture, lifestyle, people, etc.

I remember when I joined Nyanga Arts Development at Zolani Centre in 2009, there by Nyanga taxi rank. I joined the drama classes, others joined dance, music and film. We did a lot, I learned a lot. Even more thankful in the arts groups to meet a University of Cape Town (UCT) student telling us to join UCT SHAWCO Masizikhulise free courses. I participated in the Entrepreneurship and Information Technology courses.

The community of Nyanga is lively. With the Nyanga Arts Development we showcased our work at Artscape theater, on that day on the audience we even had Pallo Jordan who was one of the first Government Ministers under Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki Presidency. In 2009 he was the Minister of Arts and Culture. His father is AC Jordan, the first black Professor to graduate at UCT. AC Jordan written the TV novel "Ingqumbo Yeminyanya", meaning The Wrath of the ancestors. At UCT there are special places named after him.

For participating in drama classes with Nyanga Arts Development we would get invites to events around our community, Baxter theater, got exposed to Assitej International programmes, celebrity events, etc.

That was my experience with Zolani Centre.

By Sivuyile Sviggy Sesi with Internative Digital @756Writing

It was my first time there but i enjoyed it at the funny festival

The Constantia Gift Fair is taking place there this year. #CrazyDelicious ice cream by Las Paletas.

It was great time here at Baxter , lots of laughter and I learnt something from Married But Not To Each Other .

It never disappoints! A grand theatre complex that has housed rich talent for decades!

Great variety of performance venues, always a diverse and interesting range of shows, lovely coffee and a very delicious vegetarian / vegan buffet..

Easy parking for the show at R10, not much on the way of eats but beautiful building inside and small kids and I found it a very manageable outing!

Great shows and atmosphere, however the food and drink overall are way over priced

I always go to my favourite comedian shows here and I'm never disappointed.
Could be the show Or the theatre but it's the best venue to attend at.

If you can uber there. Parking is a nightmare.

Great theatre experience, loads of secure parking. Vegan restaurant and bar too. Central Southern Suburbs Location. Several theaters with great shows all of the time. Recommended.

Quaint theatre environment with good restaurants in vicinity

Parking limited when afternoon show and early evening show times are close to each other

I went to see the Raw Festival and it was amazing so many talented local acts

Peaceful atmosphere great space to have some coffee or food. Good for meetings.

The Baxter has proved conclusively that over the years it has been the closest to providing "theatre", whether local or otherwise, to the ordinary man in the street living in the townships and on the Cape Flats. The role it has played over the years at this level is completely understated and requires proper recognition by local and national government. More recently we have seen an array of local talent such as Mark Lottering and Jonathan Robain being show cased to mention but a few. It has indeed become a super venue for theatre, comedy and musical performances for all the peoples of Cape Town.

Had a great all round experience at the Baxter Theatre, Joe Barber was an excellent choice as well the restaurant the food and the warm service was a definite 10 stars.

Baxter lovely place to go for stand up comedy or any type of comedy

Love it... watched Woza Albert... I suggest everyone watches it

Drinks are a bit pricey but a nice theater none the less

I just needed to breek myself.. Thanks for every one that's involve with that event GOD BLESS

Absolutely fabulous. The best laugh and excellent dialogue.

Went to a comedy show was awesome but the parking was terrible

My local arts center, always wowed by the talent and the cost nature of this venue

My 1st time at the Baxter but what a feast omw never saw such talented young people. I truly enjoyed every moment I step in. It. Was worth my money. I hope you can extend your play next year I would love to take our youth of 50 young ladies and gents to watch it. Especially because most of them are from disadvantage homes. Thanks once again

How do you review a theatre? I have no idea, but here goes. It's all facebrick inside, stuck somewhere in the 70s, maybe early 80s. It's spacious and has a nice feel to it, seats are good, acoustics too (to my untrained ear). Ummm... Geez, I'm struggling here. OK, let me put it this way: if there's a show at the Baxter, the only thing I worry about is finding parking space, but that's about it. I suggest you go early, find a spot to park, stroll down to the Hussar Grill, have a meal, and then go to your show.

My first show here and it was brilliant. Not sure what I expected but it was great and the little restaurant makes the best food I've had in ages

Went to see Nik Rabinowitz, and what a laugh! Lindy Johnson, who opened was just as funny!

Great! Saw an Indian classical music show tonight. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Beautiful main theatre comfortable seatings show seen was awesome

Very affordable parking available. Great comfortable seats and fantastic shoes available.