The National School of the Arts

The National School of the Arts Fondly known as the NSA, the school belongs to a special family of schools within the Gauteng Department of Education known as Schools of Specialisation.
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The National School of the Arts is a School of Specialisation in Performing and Creative Arts. The National School of the Arts is classified by the Gauteng Department of Education as a School of Specialisation in Performing and Creative Arts. The NSA draws on a rich legacy of specialised arts education that spans more than 50 years.

Diarise the date! We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery - NSA ART Department.
17/08/2026

Diarise the date! We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery - NSA ART Department.

Thank you for being part of ON THE LIST.Across four days at The Lesedi, audiences joined NSA’s young performers, musicia...
13/08/2026

Thank you for being part of ON THE LIST.

Across four days at The Lesedi, audiences joined NSA’s young performers, musicians and technical artists for Broadway the NSA Way - ON THE LIST, a new original South African musical brought to life through talent, discipline and collaboration.

To everyone who attended, shared the production, covered it in the media, supported the artists or helped make the season possible, thank you. We are deeply grateful to Joburg Theatre, SAMPRA, the creative and production teams, our partners, families and the wider NSA community.

The SAMPRA Development Fund's valued support helped create an opportunity for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform on a professional stage.

The performances have ended, but the work of developing the next generation of artists continues. Applications for admission to the National School of the Arts in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

Final chance. ON THE LIST must close today.Broadway the NSA Way is bringing together NSA’s young performers, musicians a...
09/08/2026

Final chance. ON THE LIST must close today.

Broadway the NSA Way is bringing together NSA’s young performers, musicians and technical artists in a new original South African musical about ambition, truth, relationships and the desire to be seen, chosen and remembered.

Catch the final performances today at 11h00 and 16h00. This is your last chance to book.

Presented with the valued support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, helping to create opportunities for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform.

Sunday 9 August 2026
11h00 and 16h00
The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre

Book now via Webtickets: tinyurl.com/BroadwayNSA

Inspired by what you see on stage? Applications for admission to the National School of the Arts in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

ON THE LIST is on stage now.Broadway the NSA Way is now on stage at The Lesedi, bringing NSA’s young performers, musicia...
08/08/2026

ON THE LIST is on stage now.

Broadway the NSA Way is now on stage at The Lesedi, bringing NSA’s young performers, musicians and technical artists together in a new original South African musical created with an accomplished professional team.

There are only four performances left and today's 15h00 performance is sold out. Book your seats for tonight at 19h00 or tomorrow, Sunday 9 August at 11h00 or 16h00.

Presented with the valued support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, helping to create opportunities for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform.

On until 9 August 2026
The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre

Book now via Webtickets: tinyurl.com/BroadwayNSA

Inspired by what you see on stage? Applications for admission to the National School of the Arts in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

Tonight, ON THE LIST takes the stage.On-stage rehearsals are done at The Lesedi as the cast, band, creative team and tec...
06/08/2026

Tonight, ON THE LIST takes the stage.

On-stage rehearsals are done at The Lesedi as the cast, band, creative team and technical crew bring every element of Broadway the NSA Way together for opening night.

This new original South African musical brings NSA’s young artists to a professional stage in a story about ambition, truth, relationships and the desire to be seen, chosen and remembered.

The run is limited to four days. Book now and be among the first audiences to experience ON THE LIST.

Presented with the valued support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, helping to create opportunities for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform.

6–9 August 2026
The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre

Book now via Webtickets: tinyurl.com/BroadwayNSA

Inspired by what you see on stage? Applications for admission to the National School of the Arts in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

The music of ON THE LIST is taking shape.In the rehearsal room, the band is building the sound of this new original Sout...
04/08/2026

The music of ON THE LIST is taking shape.

In the rehearsal room, the band is building the sound of this new original South African musical, bringing rhythm, harmony and energy to a story about ambition, truth, relationships and the desire to be seen, chosen and remembered.

Broadway the NSA Way brings NSA’s young performers and musicians together with an accomplished creative team, offering audiences the opportunity to experience emerging South African talent on a professional stage.

ON THE LIST is presented with the valued support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, helping to create opportunities for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform.

6–9 August 2026
The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre

Book now via Webtickets: tinyurl.com/BroadwayNSA

Could the National School of the Arts be part of your own creative journey? Applications for admission in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

Meet the young musicians giving ON THE LIST its live sound.Dakalo Ndou, saxophoneElite Biayi, keysKabelo Mothapo, keysKa...
03/08/2026

Meet the young musicians giving ON THE LIST its live sound.

Dakalo Ndou, saxophone
Elite Biayi, keys
Kabelo Mothapo, keys
Kamohelo Mabota, saxophone
Katleho Chaane, trumpet
Levi Moses, drums
Mokone Mokotedi, violin
Thato Ramokonopi, guitar
Zayne Fisher, bass guitar

From brass and strings to keys and rhythm, the band brings energy, atmosphere and momentum to this new original South African musical. Their live performance is an essential part of the Broadway the NSA Way experience.

Three days to go before ON THE LIST opens at The Lesedi for a limited four-day run.

Presented with the valued support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, helping to create opportunities for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform.

6–9 August 2026
The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre

Book now via Webtickets: tinyurl.com/BroadwayNSA

Applications for admission to the National School of the Arts in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

Photography: Lauge Sorensen

Three days to go. Meet the characters who add colour, movement and unexpected turns to ON THE LIST.Nthuthuko Gadlela as ...
03/08/2026

Three days to go. Meet the characters who add colour, movement and unexpected turns to ON THE LIST.

Nthuthuko Gadlela as The Comedian
Khwezilokusa Dhlamini as The Dancer
Ofentse Oliphant as The Singer
Iviwe Mabanga as The Mute
Boitumelo Hleli and Simphiwe Ndhlovu as The Influencers
Mbaliyethu Lukhele as The Underdog
Thembisile Ntjanga and Tshireletso Mokoena as The Cleaners

Each has a place in the world of this new original South African musical, and each brings a different voice to its story of ambition, truth, relationships and the need to be recognised.

See these NSA performers take the professional stage when Broadway the NSA Way opens at The Lesedi on Thursday.

ON THE LIST is presented with the valued support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, helping to create opportunities for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform.

6–9 August 2026
The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre

Book now via Webtickets: tinyurl.com/BroadwayNSA

Could the National School of the Arts be part of your own creative journey? Applications for admission in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

Photography: Lauge Sorensen

Meet more of the NSA performers bringing ON THE LIST to the stage.Oratile Mathibe and Ziphozethu Dhlamini as The AgentsA...
02/08/2026

Meet more of the NSA performers bringing ON THE LIST to the stage.

Oratile Mathibe and Ziphozethu Dhlamini as The Agents
Akhona Hlongwane, Bronique Phillips, Elré Eksteen, Khanyisile Mthembu and Shai Matome as The Auditionees
Ntsako Mthombeni and Teiroentle Phahlane as The Actors

In a world shaped by auditions, expectations and the pressure to stand out, every character has something to prove. Together, these young artists bring energy, tension and personality to Broadway the NSA Way.

ON THE LIST opens this Thursday for a limited four-day run.

Presented with the valued support of the SAMPRA Development Fund, helping to create opportunities for young South African artists to learn, collaborate and perform.

6–9 August 2026
The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre

Book now via Webtickets: tinyurl.com/BroadwayNSA

Applications for admission to the National School of the Arts in 2027 are open. Learn more at artschool.co.za/admissions

Photography: Lauge Sorensen

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