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Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Masque Theatre & Milnerton Playhouse
A polished and highly entertaining production with excellent singing, sharp comic performances and beautifully slick set changes. Stylish costumes, standout performances and the wonderfully dark humour of the musical make it a thoroughly enjoyable night at the theatre....
Review: GEORGES BIZET'S CARMEN at Artscape Opera House
Cape Town Opera's presentation of Georges Bizet's Carmen is red, funny and devastating: everything you didn't know opera could be....
Review: THE FOOL'S GUIDE ... TO LIVING AND DYING ... at Drama Factory
Buckland's entire body of work since the 80s argues that comedy is not a lower art form. THE FOOL'S GUIDE makes that case again, with a nuanced knack....
Review: THE KILLING OF A UNION LEADER at Artscape Arena
The play runs 80 minutes, a comfortable length of time in which to confront distinctly uncomfortable themes that are uncomfortable because they are universal. This show deserves to be seen and, perhaps more importantly, heard....
Review: RISE '76: THE STORY OF JUNE 16TH at Baxter Studio
Rise ’76: The Story of June 16th is a brilliantly crafted and deeply moving production that combines powerful performances, expressive movement and haunting visual design to bring the pain and humanity of the 1976 uprising vividly to life. The production left me emotionally shaken and horrified by...
Review: VASLAV at Milnerton Playhouse
Vaslav is a haunting and brilliantly crafted production that captures both the genius and torment of Vaslav Nijinsky with extraordinary emotional power. Godfrey Johnson delivers a spellbinding performance, combining remarkable physical transformation and piano virtuosity into a truly unforgettable p...
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Wave Theatre
The choreography around the simple set and the physical theatre elements worked well to support the solid vocal performances. Do not miss this wave: catch Songs For a New World at the Wave, on until 10 May....
Review: HATCHED ENSEMBLE at Baxter Theatre
A powerful visual journey from constraint to liberation, as tightly controlled movement in stark white builds into frenetic intensity. The shift into red and African rhythms brings a joyful release that the audience fully shares....
Review: YOU SHOULD GO IN at Masambe At The Baxter
At the Masambe Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre, YOU SHOULD GO IN delivers a moving and deeply human story about the lasting impact of abandonment and the complicated nature of forgiveness....
Review: SPANISH STEPS AND MEETING MURPHY at Masque Theatre
As a double bill, these two stories are entertaining and thought-provoking theatre. The writing is strong and the characters competently and sympathetically acted, all held together by seamless production elements....
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Theatre On The Bay
A bold, fresh and fabulously fun revival—well worth stepping out of your comfort zone for....
Review: STUPID FUCKING BIRD at Baxter Studio
A deeply moving and relatable production that blends raw emotion with sharp humour. Strong performances, especially from Nirel Sithole and Tamzin Daniels, combined with Maria Weisby’s dynamic direction, make this contemporary Anton Chekhov adaptation both immediate and unforgettable....
Review: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is Toe-Tapping, Romcom Fun at The Artscape
If you love a romcom, it doesn't get much better than PRETTY WOMAN. And if you love musicals and romcoms, it really doesn't get much better than PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. It's toe-tapping fun and holds true to the joy of the movie....
Review: Cape Town City Ballet's DRACULA is Sublime at the Artscape
David Nixon's unearthly choreography, the commitment and talent of the performers and the stunning soundtrack and lighting all come together to make this must-see theatre for anyone who loves dance....
Review: ZABALAZA THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THE BAXTER at The Baxter Theatre
The preview of sixteen productions at the Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival revealed an impressive depth of talent, creativity and passion from emerging theatre-makers. Each extract reflected powerful community stories and real-life struggles, performed with honesty and commitment. The festival clear...
Review: KEY CHANGE at Theatre On The Bay
Warm, relaxed and full of nostalgia, Key Change showcases Jonathan Roxmouth at his most engaging. With humour, stylish staging and timeless piano classics, the show creates a joyful atmosphere that has the whole audience smiling. A thoroughly enjoyable evening of music and memories....
Review: AN ILIAD at Baxter Flipside
A powerful, intense solo performance by Alan Committie that drags The Iliad out of history and into the present. Raging emotion, stark visuals, a gripping soundscape and visceral physicality combine to expose the brutal, repetitive nature of war and humanity’s destructive ego....
Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at The Masque Theatre
A lively, fast-paced and very funny romp through Shakespeare. Three equally talented performers, slick backstage work and simple staging keep the focus on the action. Affectionate, farcical and thoroughly entertaining....
Review: THE NUTCRACKER at Artscape
Sumptuous design, assured dancing and clear storytelling combine to create a Nutcracker that is both elegant and utterly engrossing....
Review: AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES is full of heart at the Baxter
Watching AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES at the Baxter, I was reminded in many ways of WAITING FOR GODOT. However, this production - written by the incredible Zakes Mda - is so much more, in my opinion....
Review: PUPPET POWER at Theatre On The Bay
A sharp, silly and fearless comedy ride where smart political satire meets mischievous puppets and riotous audience interaction....
Review: THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Milnerton Playhouse
A gripping courtroom drama. Strong, well-rehearsed direction, a functional and clever set. Standout performances from Tumelo Mogashoa, Gillian Vosloo and Kendra Maduray....
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT gives a taste of La Dolce Vita at Maynardville
If you're like many people who have difficulty telling Shakespeare's comedies apart, just remember that TWELFTH NIGHT is the one with the yellow stockings. It's also the one that's on at Maynardville for their 2026 season....
Review: THE OPERA SINGER at Baxter Studio
A riveting two-hander, The Opera Singer peels back the diva’s glamour to reveal vulnerability and truth. Fiona Ramsay is magnetic, Owain Rhys Davies compelling. Sharp writing, elegant design, superb pacing....
Review: LISTENING TO WALLS WEAR OFF THEIR COLOUR at Baxter Theatre
Listening to Walls Wear Off Their Colour is an intimate, thought-provoking experience that demands more than passive observation. From the moment the performance begins, the audience is called to be still, to sit back and listen, allowing the narrator’s voice to guide reflection....
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