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, dance, and celebration, complemented by the vibrant Maynardville food market. Maynardville 2027 invites you into a season of connection, imagination, and shared experience, where every evening becomes part of Cape Town’s living cultural story.