From the producers of last year’s hugely successful Jack and the Beanstalk at the Baxter Theatre, and 20 sold-out award-winning pantomimes in Durban and Johannesburg, KickstArt Theatre bring you Puss in Boots, a swashbuckling spectacular for the whole family. Live on The Baxter Theatre stage from Friday, 26 June until Saturday, 18 July 2026, this panto version of Puss in Boots is an original adaptation of the well-known fairy tale.

Set on a mystical, magical Caribbean island, Puss in Boots is a laugh-a-minute family-friendly experience, and features great audience participation, breath-taking sets, gorgeous costumes and toe-tapping tunes sure to enthral both young and old. Starring everybody’s favourite feline in footwear, along with a host of fabulous new characters, Puss in Boots offers the best family entertainment available in Cape Town this winter holiday.

Written and directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King, the story of Puss in Boots is brought to life by a stellar cast – Rory Booth as the booted hero; Belinda Henwood as the good fairy, Calypso Honeybunch; Bryan Hiles playing the evil shape-shifting goblin wizard, Grimbsy Withergood; Kyran Brady Taylor as the hapless miller’s son, Tom Marzipan; Blessing Xaba as Mother Merry Marzipan; and Lyle Buxton, Roshanda Lewis, Mthokozisi Zulu and Grace MacIlroy as some of Puss’ friends. This extravagant stage production is choreographed by Simone Mann, with lighting by Franky Steyn.