Showtime Management
Showtime Management is a Johannesburg-based live entertainment producer and promoter founded in 1993, bringing international touring productions such as Disney On Ice and Mamma Mia! to South African audiences across multiple major venues, with ticket sales via Ticketmaster.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Showtime Management does
Showtime Management is a Johannesburg-headquartered, privately held live entertainment producer and promoter founded in 1993. The company brings international touring productions to South African audiences and produces or co-produces local events, with a documented track record spanning over 100 major productions including Disney On Ice, Mamma Mia!, Ultra South Africa, Monster Jam, and concerts by international artists such as Jill Scott, as well as recurring sell-out tours by the locally produced Ndlovu Youth Choir.
Operating with a lean core team (1-10 employees), Showtime Management runs an asset-light production and promotion model. Its technology footprint is minimal — there is no disclosed proprietary platform, AI/ML capability, or app; primary digital surfaces are the corporate website, an email fan club, and social channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. Ticket sales are executed exclusively through Ticketmaster for most productions, with group bookings (20+ tickets) handled via a dedicated internal sales function, and physical sales at venue box offices across Sunbet Arena (Pretoria), Grand Arena/GrandWest (Cape Town), Teatro at Montecasino (Johannesburg), Artscape Theatre Centre (Cape Town) and Durban ICC.
The business model is built on three revenue streams: transaction fees on ticket sales (primarily via Ticketmaster), transaction fees on group bookings (20+ tickets with discounted rates), and licensing/sponsorship revenue from corporate partners such as FNB's sponsorship of Disney On Ice. Content is sourced through strategic partnerships with major international rights holders including Feld Entertainment (Disney On Ice) and Universal Music Group/ABBA (Mamma Mia!). The company serves a horizontal segmentation of consumer audiences across all age groups plus corporate and educational group segments, with the consolidated buyer profile being South African general public ticket purchasers.
Showtime Management firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Showtime Management
- Legal name
- Showtime Management
- Website
- https://showtime.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Showtime Management is a Johannesburg-based live entertainment producer and promoter founded in 1993, bringing international touring productions such as Disney On Ice and Mamma Mia! to South African audiences across multiple major venues, with ticket sales via Ticketmaster.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Showtime Management industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Entertainment Production & Promotion
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Festival & Event Producers/Organizers (MPAIAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Tour & Artist Management Services (HSACAHAN), Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)
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Where Showtime Management is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Johannesburg
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Showtime Management business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to live entertainment events including concerts, musicals, and family shows. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and the company's own website.
- Group Bookings: Revenue from group bookings of 20 or more tickets, with special discounted rates offered to corporate groups, schools, and other organizations.
- Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Revenue generated through association with sponsors for events, such as FNB's partnership with Disney On Ice.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | General admission tickets starting price |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Musical theatre standard pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Showtime Management product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Showtime Management is a South African live entertainment producer and promoter that produces and promotes concerts, musical theatre productions, family entertainment shows (e.g., Disney On Ice), and corporate entertainment events for diverse audiences. The company partners with international agents and rights holders to bring globally recognized touring productions to South African venues, and operates a group bookings service for 20+ ticket purchases. Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales, with additional income from corporate group bookings and event sponsorships.
Product overview
Showtime Management operates as a live entertainment producer and promoter offering a portfolio of distinct entertainment productions and services. The portfolio includes touring ice spectaculars (Disney On Ice), concert performances (Ndlovu Youth Choir, Jill Scott), and musical theatre productions (Mamma Mia!). These are offered alongside group booking services for bulk ticket purchases. The company specializes in bringing international entertainment productions to South African venues and promoting local talent, spanning stadium concerts, arena spectaculars, and theatrical productions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Disney On Ice A touring ice skating spectacular featuring Disney characters (Mickey Mouse, Moana, Elsa, Belle, Toy Story characters) with world-class skating performances, acrobatics, and special effects, produced by Feld Entertainment Inc and promoted by Showtime Management in South Africa. Targeted at families and general audiences.
- Ndlovu Youth Choir Concerts Annual concert performances featuring the internationally acclaimed South African Ndlovu Youth Choir, presenting African anthems, homegrown favourites, and international hits reimagined in their signature style. Targeted at general audiences and families.
- Jill Scott Concert Tour Live concert performances by American R&B and soul singer Jill Scott, backed by a world-class live band and featuring material from her album 'To Whom This May Concern'. Targeted at music fans and adult audiences.
- Mamma Mia! Musical Theatre Production A replica production of the global ABBA musical phenomenon featuring ABBA songs, performed by a proudly South African cast including Amra-Faye Wright as Donna Sheridan, and licensed through a partnership with Universal/ABBA rights holders. Targeted at theatre enthusiasts and general audiences.
- Group Bookings Service Group ticket booking service offering discounted rates for 20+ tickets, priority seating, and dedicated booking assistance for corporate outings, school trips, and group events at Showtime Management productions. Targeted at corporate clients, schools, and educational institutions.
Companies that use Showtime Management
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Showtime Management technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Showtime Management partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Feld Entertainment InccoreFeld Entertainment Inc is the producer of Disney On Ice shows. Showtime Management serves as the local promoter bringing Disney On Ice productions to South Africa. The partnership brings world-class ice skating performances featuring Disney characters to South African audiences.
- FNB (First National Bank)minorFNB is a sponsor associated with Disney On Ice performances in South Africa, providing financial support for the touring show.
- TicketmastercoreTicketmaster is the official and exclusive ticketing partner for most Showtime Management events. They handle all ticket sales for productions including Disney On Ice, Mamma Mia!, Ndlovu Youth Choir, and Jill Scott. Tickets from secondary resellers are not valid.
- Universal Music Group / ABBAcorePartnership for producing and promoting Mamma Mia!, the ABBA musical, in South Africa with licensed production rights.
- Sunbet Arena (Time Square)coreMajor venue partner for hosting events in Pretoria, South Africa, including Disney On Ice and Jill Scott concerts.
- Grand Arena (GrandWest)coreMajor entertainment venue in Cape Town hosting Disney On Ice and Jill Scott performances.
- Teatro at MontecasinocorePremium theatre venue in Johannesburg hosting Ndlovu Youth Choir performances.
- Artscape Theatre CentrecoreCape Town's premier performing arts venue hosting Mamma Mia! musical productions.
- Durban ICCminorConvention centre venue in Durban hosting Disney On Ice performances.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Showtime Management competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Encompass Entertainment: Encompass Entertainment is a South African concert, festival, and brand experience promoter, often working with international artists and productions. Comparable to Showtime as a regional promoter competing for the same SA touring content and audiences.
- Computicket: Computicket is a leading South African ticketing platform and primary competitor to Ticketmaster in the SA market. Comparable as a regional distribution channel through which live entertainment in SA is sold.
Broad incumbents
- Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation is the world's largest live entertainment promoter and ticketing operator, competing with Showtime in artist touring and, via Ticketmaster, in primary ticketing. Relevant as the global incumbent whose touring decisions affect Showtime's content pipeline.
- AEG Presents: AEG Presents is a major global concert promoter and venue operator, often the alternative local promoter to Live Nation for international tours. Comparable to Showtime as a competing global promoter whose touring choices shape SA's content supply.
Direct peers
- Big Concerts: Big Concerts is one of South Africa's largest live concert promoters, producing major international and local tours across arenas. Most directly comparable to Showtime as a competing promoter serving the same SA market with similar international artist imports.
Others
- Creative Artists Agency (CAA): CAA is one of the world's largest talent and entertainment agencies, representing artists Showtime promotes. Comparable as an upstream agent whose artist representation decisions feed Showtime's pipeline.
- Feld Entertainment: Feld Entertainment produces Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, and other touring spectaculars and is Showtime's core content supplier for those productions. Comparable as the upstream producer that Showtime localises into the South African market.
Emerging players
- Kilburn Live: Kilburn Live produces and promotes large-format touring entertainment properties and live experiences. Comparable to Showtime as a producer/promoter of branded live entertainment IP rather than purely music concerts.
- Trafalgar Entertainment: Trafalgar Entertainment is an international live entertainment and theatre producer with growing African ambitions. Comparable to Showtime in musical theatre production and international IP localisation.
Peers
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Showtime Management leadership team
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Showtime Management funding detail
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Investors
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Showtime Management M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Showtime Management
What does Showtime Management do?
Showtime Management is a South African live entertainment producer and promoter that produces and promotes concerts, musical theatre productions, family entertainment shows (e.g., Disney On Ice), and corporate entertainment events for diverse audiences. The company partners with international agents and rights holders to bring globally recognized touring productions to South African venues, and operates a group bookings service for 20+ ticket purchases. Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales, with additional income from corporate group bookings and event sponsorships.
Is Showtime Management a public or private company?
Showtime Management is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Showtime Management founded?
Showtime Management was founded in 1993. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Showtime Management based?
Showtime Management is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Showtime Management make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are group Bookings and corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships.
Who are Showtime Management's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Encompass Entertainment and Computicket. Broad incumbents are Live Nation Entertainment and AEG Presents. Big Concerts is listed as a direct peer. Others are Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Feld Entertainment. Emerging players are Kilburn Live and Trafalgar Entertainment. Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition is listed as a peer.
Does Showtime Management have an API?
No public API is recorded for Showtime Management.
What industry is Showtime Management in?
Showtime Management's product category is Live Entertainment Production & Promotion. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAFAC, Festival & Event Producers/Organizers, with a secondary code of HSACAHAN, Tour & Artist Management Services. Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 7990.