From political thrillers to historical dramas - theatre shows in Cape Town this week

This week in Cape Town, the political thriller 'The Killing of a Union Leader' by Louis Viljoen features John Maytham and Carl Beukes, running at the Artscape Theatre Centre until May 30. Meanwhile, 'Rise ’76: The Story of June 16th', directed by Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni, explores the events of the 1976 uprisings at the Baxter Theatre Studio, also until May 30. Additionally, Cape Town Opera's 'Carmen' continues to draw audiences with its performances.