Maynardville Open-Air Theatre · Cape Town
Destiny and love through ballet
Join Cape Town City Ballet for a spectacular evening of dance under the stars. This exciting triple bill features Swan Lake Act 3 , where the seductive and powerful Odile dazzles with breathtaking technique and theatrical flair, followed immediately by a pas de deux of Dracula and Mina from David Nixon CBE’s Dracula .
The programme ends with the world premiere of Bolero , a bold new work by choreographic duo Chesney Stanfield and Emile Petersen , created especially for Cape Town City Ballet and set to Ravel’s thrilling score. From classical brilliance to contemporary innovation, this is a celebration of dance in all its power and beauty.
Duration : Approx. 65 minutes with an interval
The Maynardville Open-Air Festival is one of South Africa’s most treasured summer traditions, returning in 2027 with a season of theatre, music, and dance under the open night sky.
Set in the heart of Wynberg in the Southern Suburbs, the festival honours a rich performance heritage while embracing bold new work, collaborations, and world-class artists. Each summer, audiences gather beneath the trees for unforgettable evenings of storytelling, orchestral music, jazz,