National Children's Theatre

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About

National Children's Theatre is the foremost theatre in Gauteng, shining the bright light of educational, engaging and award-winning theatre for children and youth throughout South African cities and rural areas.

NCT's unwavering purpose is to transform young lives and grow societies' next generation of leaders through the kaleidoscope of vivid and engaging performance arts, original and instructive musicals, and immersive after-school programs.

We present live theatre year-round at our renowned 4.5-acre campus in Johannesburg, which includes two indoor theatres, one outdoor theatre, a puppet theater, music room, and classrooms for the weekend workshop academy.

NCT reaches an audience of almost 100,000 a year, one of the busiest children's theatres in South Africa.

NCT: Enchanting. Inspiring. Empowering. @NCTheatreSA

Reviews

4.8

from 368 reviews

Disney's Lion King Jr

"The show is amazing! An incredible bunch of young actors. My boys (7-years old) were mesmerized from start to finish."

- TaniaR

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER

"Wonderful show very entertaining kept the younger ones fully engaged"

- Warren

Disney's Lion King Jr

"An absolutely magnificent show. "

- Rodney

A Year with Frog and Toad

"It was my first time attending a show at the children's theatre with my two boys. The show exceeded my expectations. The actors were wonderful. Full of excitement for their production, energetic, lively and animated. The setting was interactive and the show a complete delight."

- Elizabeth

Disney's Lion King Jr

"absolutely excellent - well done"

- Anonymous