PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY :
Dance | Drama | Music | Film | Musical Theatre | Creative Writing | Social Studies | Business in the Arts
The Rainbow Academy is a non-profit Performing Arts and Business school based in Cape Town, South Africa. We offer a dynamic 1–2 year full-time qualification programme for talented, financially challenged youth (ages 17–25) with a completed Matric. Our training spans music, dance, drama, creative writing, social studies, and digital content creation — all grounded in entrepreneurial development an
05/02/2026
🎓 Graduation | Class of 2025
Next week we celebrate the achievements of our trainees as they officially graduate from The Rainbow Academy.
📅 Thursday, 12 February 2026
⏰ 12:00pm (Please arrive 10 minutes early for sign-in)
📍 106 Adderley Street
📞 Info: Simone – 081 768 4612
A milestone worth showing up for.
04/02/2026
A look back at the faces and moments that shaped The Rainbow Academy.
Every graduate carries a story of discipline, growth, and creative courage — and next week, we add a new chapter.
Class of 2025… you’re up next. 🎓✨
30/01/2026
These are the conversations that shape the journey.
Thank you to for making the time to share practical insight that will stay with our trainees well beyond this term.
26/01/2026
Last week, our trainees took part in a Work Readiness workshop led by Shanna Ellappa.
The focus: preparing for the realities of the sector they’re stepping into — beyond the studio and rehearsal room.
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23/01/2026
A special thank you to Nikolaj for his continued support of The Rainbow Academy.
For nearly a decade, these visits have created meaningful exchanges of craft, culture, and voice — and we’re grateful to keep that connection growing.
When cultures meet, something shifts.
This exchange with Brandbjerg Folk High School reminded us how powerful it is to share process, perspective, and presence through the arts.
19/01/2026
Last year, we welcomed exchange students from for a day of conversation, movement, and shared creativity.
Different countries, different backgrounds — one space to meet, dance, and learn from one another.
Just a few days to go ⏳
Book your tickets and catch the final performance of IXESHA this Saturday in Fish Hoek.
📍 St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Fish Hoek
📅 17 January 2026
⏰ Show at 4pm
🎟️ Bookings: +27 81 468 6080
14/01/2026
Just a few more sleeps
If you are in the Fish Hoek area this weekend, stop by at St Margaret's Anglican Church for our performance of IXESHA
📍 St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Fish Hoek
📅 17 January 2026⏰ 3:30pm | Show starts 4pm
🎟️ Bookings & Enquiries:Christo Butler
📞 +27 81 468 6080
Time is running out.
Passengers awaken on a train where time is currency
— and every choice matters.
Through music, movement, and story, Ixesha asks:
what is the true value of time
📍 St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Fish Hoek
📅 17 January 2026⏰ 3:30pm | Show starts 4pm
🎟️ Bookings & Enquiries:Christo Butler
📞 +27 81 468 6080
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