BWW Review: Mid-life Crises and Laughs About Life in LATE BLOOMER with Nik Rabinowitz
The themes of LATE BLOOMER are fairly typical for Rabinowitz' style of comedy.
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BWW Review: Belinda Davids is Whitney in THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HUSTON
What an absolute treat to see an amazing South African performer standing centre stage and showing us all of her incredible talent, all the while knowing how much she is also loved and respected as a performer around the world.
BWW Review: FOREVER PLAID an Escape to Harmonic Heaven at Theatre On The Bay
Transporting you to the 1950s with close-knit harmonies and pitch perfect renditions, FOREVER PLAID is a gentle jukebox musical perfect for some doo-wop nostalgia.
BWW Review: Godfrey Johnson soars as VASLAV at The Fugard Theatre
I am not surprised by all the glowing reviews and the three Fleur du Cap nominations VASLAV has received.
BWW Review: TWO TO TANGO from The Drama Factory is real and relatable
It's a very real and relatable story about a superficially liberal white couple negotiating post-apartheid challenges.
BWW Review: THE THREE BLIND MICE is Laugh-Out-Loud Fun at Cape Town's Fabulous Gate 69
From the welcome hugs and kisses at the door to the delicious food and the laugh-out-loud entertainment, this place is an absolute treat.
BWW Review: Evocative DANGER IN THE DARK Sheds Light on Contemporary Issues Through Stellar Cast and Staging
A story of drugs and gangsterism and the lives and relationships affected by it, David Kramer's DANGER IN THE DARK travels between moments of elation, sincerity, shock and anguish in this intricate re-imagining.
BWW Review: SATORI at Artscape Opera House a Captivating Trilogy of Ballet Prowess
SATORI opened Cape Town City Ballet's Spring Season this past weekend at Artscape Opera House.
BWW Review: YOUR PERFECT LIFE from F Creations a True to Life Tale of Perceived Perfection
Returning from its award-winning premier at the National Arts Festival earlier this year, YOUR PERFECT LIFE graces Cape Town audiences with its true-to-life tale of 30-something women reuniting at their high school reunion.
BWW Review: THE FUGARD BIOSCOPE SEASON 2020 is Full To Bursting With Something For Everyone
On Monday 7 October, audiences were treated to the opening of the Fugard's Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season for 2020.
BWW Review: Fugard's STATEMENTS Grips Audiences With Stellar Acting and Powerful Storytelling
Trying to persevere under a law designed to oppress, Athol Fugard's STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT explores the affect on individuals and relationships when personal and emotional freedom is out of your control.
BWW Review: Dynamic Duo Lights Up Theatre On The Bay with Award-Winning A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS
As part of their world tour, drag artists Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo opened A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS at Theatre on the Bay on Wednesday night.
BWW Review: Be Transfixed By The Heart-Racing Beats of STOMP at Artscape Opera House
STOMP opened at the Artscape Opera House this week to uproarious applause as performers took to the stage in what was nothing short of a mesmerizing production.
BWW Review: #HETWO: EVITA EXPOSED at Theatre On The Bay is Full of Heart and Belly Laughs
It's billed as a unique confrontation where Pieter-Dirk Uys and Evita Bezuidenhout finally come face to face.
BWW Review: CTCB's Sublime Staging of SLEEPING BEAUTY at Artscape Opera House
One could easily have mistaken the Artscape stage for the 19th century grandeur of the Bolshoi Theatre - as Cape Town City Ballet's production of SLEEPING BEAUTY was nothing short of captivating on its opening night this past weekend.
BWW Review: BURN THE FLOOR at Baxter Theatre Centre Shows Off Outstanding International Talent
Celebrating its 20th anniversary and making South Africa its last stop on their global tour, BURN THE FLOOR cha-cha'd its way onto the Baxter Theatre's stage earlier this month where it has been igniting audiences with vibrant dance numbers, glitzy costumes, and live musical accompaniment.
BWW Review: Louis Viljoen's THE HUCKSTERS An Intense Slice-of-Life at Alexander Bar
A production that aims to 'intrigue and unsettle', THE HUCKSTERS has achieved this with an award-winning team behind it presenting a brutally honest script and an engrossing performance.
BWW Review: 1940s Nostalgia in the Charming Rendition of SOUTH PACIFIC at Artscape Opera House
The latest Rodgers & Hammerstein offering from Cape Town's G&S Society was welcomed at Artscape Opera House this past weekend with standing ovations.
BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Artscape Arena an Ambitious Offering of Award-Winning Musical
From the same team that brought URINETOWN - THE MUSICAL to Artscape last year, Waterfront Theatre School invites audiences to immerse themselves in the haunting harmonies and hint of fanaticism in SPRING AWAKENING.
BWW Review: Why Cape Town Can't Stop Talking About KINKY BOOTS at The Fugard Theatre
Bursting at the seams with professionalism, passion and unbridled provocation, KINKY BOOTS at the Fugard Theatre has welcomed full audiences since its debut over a month ago and, from just 5 minutes into the show, it's easy to see why.
BWW Review: Incomparable THE STORYTELLER OF RIVERLEA Immortalizes South African Wordsmith at Baxter Theatre Centre
VAN WYK: THE STORYTELLER OF RIVERLEA weaves in and out of South African writer Chris Van Wyk's life and thoughts while paying homage to his artistic, political and familial contributions.
BWW Review: (B) at Baxter Theatre Centre An Intriguing Insight Into the Concept of Dance
The second offering of the Flemish Dance Season at the Baxter Theatre was a contemporary performance blurring the lines of boxing and dance; but leaving no confusion to the level of skill presented on stage.
BWW Review: Combining Centuries of Musicianship in REQUIEM POUR L. at Baxter Theatre Centre
Les ballets C de la B opened the Flemish Dance Season at the Baxter Theatre this week with REQUIEM POUR L.
BWW Review: MACBETH's Tragic Tale of Ambition Hauntingly Staged at Theatre on the Bay
Dark costuming, pervading background bass and smoke in the air, the ominous presentation of MACBETH at Theatre on the Bay matches its subject matter expertly.
BWW Review: ORDINARY DAYS A Heartfelt Return to Baxter Theatre Centre
Immersive as a musical escape from everyday life while also shimmering with an unpretentious approach to modern-day society, ORDINARY DAYS at the Baxter Flipside Theatre puts the worries and ideals we politely hide to others and ourselves on display through piano melodies and harmony.
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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Resonance and Reflections Cape Town City Hall (9/03-9/03) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |