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BWW Review: Catch the amazing voices of THE DIONYSISTERS: DIVAS THROUGH THE DECADES at Gallery 44
THE DIONYSISTERS: DIVAS THROUGH THE DECADES is a musical featuring the incredible voices of two powerhouse performers. Seriously, Thembelihle Benenengu and Megan Spencer have the kind of voices you sit up and take notice of....
BWW Review: Taking a Twist on Classic Tales in Delightful New Children's Show
TALES OF A BIG BAD WOLF opened this past weekend at Kalk Bay Theatre to much enjoyment from young and old alike. With a cast ranging in characters from Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Prince Charming and more, this brand new children's theatre show from Sophab Productions makes for the...
BWW Review: CINDERELLA at Masque Theatre an Unexpected Toe-Tapping Delight
CINDERELLA opened this past week at the Masque Theatre. A lighthearted, modernized take on a well-known fairytale, this production from the Masque Theatre and Constantiaberg Theatre Players can be described as nothing short of whimsical....
BWW Review: ALL TOGETHER NOW! Shines Bright Spotlight on Local Talent
LAMTA'S year-end production, ALL TOGETHER NOW!, opened over the weekend to standing ovations. In collaboration with Music Theatre International and Pieter Toerien productions, ALL TOGETHER NOW! was a fantastic celebration of well-known musical theatre numbers that combined the best of established an...
BWW Review: ALCHEMY - Cape Town City Ballet Astounds with Energetic Triple Bill
Cape Town City Ballet has entered its Spring season with a vibrant trio of performances in ALCHEMY - THREE DANCES. Honouring three of the world's most celebrate male choreographers from the 20th century, ALCHEMY stands as a programme dominated by accomplishments of athleticism....
BWW Review: MEPHISTO by LAMTA Proves Exceptional Acting Skills of Students
Flaunting their triple-theatre students’ acting talents in satirical, 20th century MEPHISTO, the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) presented their 2021 acting production at Theatre on the Bay this past month....
BWW Review: LAMTA Brings Iconic Images to Life in Dance Production PHOTOGRAPH
Inspired by photography from the past and present, Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy's PHOTOGRAPH successfully debuted their students' variety of talents and abilities on the Theatre on the Bay stage last week....
BWW Review: THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT is Full of Courage and Heart
THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT is in equal measures chilling and heart-warming, made all the more poignant by the fact that it is a true story. The story is all about Eleanor Kasrils, a young woman who fought the apartheid system from the 1960s onwards. It is based on the book by the same name, written b...
BWW Review: Take a musical trip with A BOARDING LINE at the Masque
In such dark times for the theatre industry around the world, it truly felt like coming home when the Masque invited us to have some musical fun. A BOARDING LINE is full to bursting with great tunes from Broadway musicals. Everything about the production felt like a celebration – something we prob...
BWW Review: Cape Town City Ballet's Double Bill of INGOMA / LES SYLPHIDES Set to Enchant and Enthuse
Starting off its Autumn season in a notable way, Cape Town City Ballet presents the double bill of INGOMA / LES SYLPHIDES at Artscape Opera House....
Student Blog: I Want to Write a Novel
I remember when I was in Grade One, we had to do readings from the class 'library', it was a shelf, and after the second term, if your reading skills had outgrown the class library books, we were invited to the junior school library. I remember very clearly being one of the first five being selected...
BWW Review: End off 2020 on a high with THIS MOMENT, A MUSICAL CABARET at the Masque Theatre
THIS MOMENT is a wonderful collection of songs from musicals, performed by some fantastic singers. It’s currently on at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg, as a fundraiser for this icon of community theatre in Cape Town....
BWW Review: LAMTA Does It Again With Exceptional End-Of-Year Showcase AWAKENING
The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) has managed to put together a celebration, reflection and exhibition of 2020 through their students’ talents and perspectives. A live theatrical journey not soon to be forgotten, AWAKENING is a beautiful production....
BWW Review: WAYS OF DYING – superb staging at The Baxter
It’s an incredible piece that seems almost naïve in story to being with but reveals a depth that is both disturbing and deeply impactful. The production of this story that is currently on at The Baxter’s Flipside Theatre is an adaptation created by Lara Foot....
BWW Review: Voluble and Vivid, THE OUTLAW MUCKRIDGE at Baxter Theatre Centre Set to Astound
Theatre has finally returned and The Baxter's THE OUTLAW MUCKRIDGE doesn't hold back. A trio of local talents has created a drama that tows the line between realism and imagination, making THE OUTLAW MUCKRIDGE an excellent example of the strength in pieces that can emerge from 2020....
BWW Review: (EXTRA)ORDINARY, (UN)USUAL Makes Its Filmed Debut From F Creations
Embracing the "new normal" of hybrid theatre-film, F Creations brings their version of Peter Malicki's (EXTRA)ORDINARY, (UN)USUAL to South African screens for the month of October. Made up of a selection of monologues from the award-winning international playwright Malicki, (EXTRA)ORDINARY, (UN)USUA...
BWW Review: Sue Diepeveen is Realistic and Raw in SO YOU WANT TO BE A TROPHY WIFE?
Making its debut at the National Arts Festival digitally, SO YOU WANT TO BE A TROPHY WIFE? presented by F Creations and The Edge is a one-woman production that strikes an interesting balance between being heartfelt and harsh while exploring a relatable lead character's reality....
BWW Review: Astounding 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS at Fugard Theatre
Premiered in 1982, the staying power of Athol Fugard's 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS proves itself in its multiple revivals over the years, and Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre's latest 2020 production is one for the history books....
BWW Review: THE PRODUCERS at Theatre on the Bay Got It, and Flaunts It
Boasting popular local names as well as fresh new faces, Pieter Toerien's new production of THE PRODUCERS does not disappoint as an homage to the hilarious stage and screen classic....
BWW Review: EGOLI THE MUSICAL is full of heart at Masque Theatre
There's nothing quite like the sound of voices harmonising perfectly through both joy and sadness. EGOLI THE MUSICAL promised a story a?oefilled with fully harmonic singing that is cultural, rhythmic, African, and heart-rendinga?? and they delivered on many fronts....
BWW Review: A toe-tapping trip down memory lane with FOR KINKS AND COUNTRY
The 1960s really is a magical era a?" the fashion, the music, the revolution in the air. FOR KINKS AND COUNTRY aims to take you right back there through the incredible music of The Beatle, The Rolling Stones, The Animals, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark and, of course, The Kinks....
BWW Review: AUNTY MERLE - IT'S A GIRL! A Laugh A Minute With Heart For Days
In between the song, dance and slapstick, AUNTY MERLE IT'S A GIRL! is undoubtedly another smash hit for Cape Town audiences not to miss out on....
BWW Review: Go on an emotional rollercoaster with THE HUCKSTERS at the Baxter
Louis Viljoen's script is intense and in your face a?" and I like it. The characters are real, complex and decidedly messed up, and in some ways, pretty relatable. We all have dark thoughts and the desire to tell people exactly what is on our minds. This play just pushes things to the extreme....
BWW Review: Imperial Ice Stars Inspire Childlike Wonder in PETER PAN ON ICE
Producer, artistic director and choreographer Tony Mercer describes PETER PAN ON ICE as being purely for the fun - and that's exactly what it is. From the beloved storyline to delightful staging, the Imperial Ice Stars have made a memorable fairytale even more magical in their 2 hour iced extravagan...
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL a Merry Delight at Artscape Theatre
Cape Town City Ballet ends this year with their enchanting staging of A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE STORY OF SCROOGE. CEO Debbie Turner describes this production as a 'visual feast' and there is no doubt that this production's creative team and cast have done wonders in bringing a beloved holiday tale to ...
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