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It is the right time and place for plays about the mining industry, but style ultimately triumphs over and substance in Here Manje and KBT's UNDERMINED.

The cast album of BLOOD BROTHERS offers an interesting listening experience to fans of the show and musical theatre enthusiasts - and the fact that it exists at all is to be commended and valued.

OOM SCHALK: FROM THE HEART makes for an easy and relaxing evening at the theatre.

The Fleur du Cap nominations were announced this week. Having taken a few days to consider who was nominated, here are some thoughts about each of the categories.

Provocative, intelligent and cathartic, A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT is the kind of play that every South African should see.

DEATH OF COLONIALIST is a good play with a stellar central performance from Jamie Bartlett. But is the next 'great' South African play?

A look at the dance and physical theatre productions that have been staged in South Africa in 2013.

The penultimate column in BroadwayWorld's South African Theatre Retrospective series takes a look at some of the stand-up comedy, variety shows and storytelling performances that have been produced on stage in 2013.

A look at some of the musical theatre, opera and cabaret productions in South Africa in 2013.

This retrospective focuses on revivals of classic South African plays and local productions the work of international playwrights.

With the end of 2013 fast creeping up upon us, it is time to look at some of the productions that appeared on stage in South Africa during the past 12 months. Today's column focuses on original South African theatre.

At its best, STAND UP is very entertaining stand-up comedy. However, there are times where the pace of the show lags a little, although these moments certainly might work itself out during the run.

The Cape Dance Company (CDC) has grown into one of South Africa's top contemporary dance companies. Working from a neo-classical foundation, the company has a reputation for presenting polished work of an excellent technical standard.

WRONGLY ACCUSED is back in Cape Town for a run over the festive season in the intimate Masambe Theatre at the Baxter. Waseef Piekaan brings WRONGLY ACCUSED to life vividly: it is a star-making performance.

Come Monday night, Loyiso Gola may well be an Emmy Award winner, which will be evidence for some of just how far ahead of the pack Gola is in his field. Being in the midst of a crowd doubled over with laughter was proof enough for me.

It has been 20 years since Andew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton's SUNSET BOULEVARD made its West End premiere. Fast forward to 2013, and South Africa finally has a production of SUNSET BOULEVARD to call its own.

With a solid foundation in Rademeyer's writing and tour de force performances from Gabriel and Lombard, THE VIEW is a must-see, a thrilling and evocative emotional experience that reminds us of the power of our humanity and just how powerful the consequences can be when we forget it.

Being able to see a production of this rarely produced Tennessee Williams drama is reason enough to make the trip to the theatre, all the more so with the resplendent Jennifer Steyn taking centre stage.

The reality of what has been achieved in this adaptation belies the potential that this version of BLOOD BROTHERS held in its conception. While there are some moments that work beautifully, there are many where the shaky ideological foundation upon which this production is built calls the entire exercise into question.

ILLUSIVE starts off as a nifty novelty show, but soon develops into a literally jaw-dropping experience.