BWW Review: OFFBEAT BROADWAY 5's Cheeky Take on Hit Musicals at Theatre On The Bay
The Offbeat Broadway franchise continues with its fifth installment of the popular musical theatre tribute/take-off.
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BWW Review: Kani's KUNENE AND THE KING Approaches Extant History with Acting Royalty
Returning to home soil after its international debut in Stratford-upon-Avon, John Kani's KUNENE AND THE KING is set to enthuse and confront local audiences with its South African run at the Fugard Theatre.
BWW Review: Intensity and Absurdity of THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? Tackled at Baxter Theatre Centre
A play intended to shock the conservative and probe at society's typical imaginings of marital breakdown, the Baxter's latest offering of the award-winning THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? has an equally acclaimed director and cast behind it; making it stand in good stead as a must-see for those brave en
BWW Review: Onstage Magnetism of Outstanding Duo in EQUUS at Theatre On The Bay
Inspired by a true event, Peter Shaffer's EQUUS invites audiences to sit in on Alan Strang's psychological appointments after the teenager violently attacks six horses.
BWW Review: Evocative EVERY YEAR, EVERY DAY, I AM WALKING at Baxter Theatre Centre Cannot Be Missed
Magnet Theatre's award-winning EVERY YEAR, EVERY DAY, I AM WALKING returns over a decade later after its initial creation in 2006.
BWW Review: The Wait is Finally Over - CHICAGO's Fervent Return to Artscape Opera House
Fosse'd to the nth degree, CHICAGO returns to the Artscape leaving audiences with one word in mind… "class".
BWW Review: A Melodic Exploration of Love in Charming HAPPY NEW YEAR at Fugard Studio
The latest adaption from David Kramer, HAPPY NEW YEAR (A PLAY WITH SONGS) is brought to the Fugard Studio this season as a delightful romcom with international direction behind it and local talent at its forefront.
BWW Review: 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE is a Delicious Helping of a Cheeky Comedy
One of the latest offerings from Mish Mash Media Productions, 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE returns to the Artscape Arena before heading to the Galloway Theatre for a 2 week run.
BWW Review: Alan Committie Steals The Crown and Spotlight in Maynardville's RICHARD III
Shedding a distinct light on Shakespeare's historic dark comic tragedy, Maynardville Open-Air Festival's offering of RICHARD III is a compelling and engaging example of the Bard done right.
BWW Review: MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW at Artscape Opera House Hits All The Right Notes
Pulling off an icon in the music industry is daunting for any performer.
BWW Review: Much-Anticipated MATILDA THE MUSICAL Brings Sold-out Audience To Its Feet
Arguably one of the most anticipated shows of 2018, MATILDA THE MUSICAL brings its spectacle from Johannesburg to delight audiences with its grand explosion of talent and technicalities in Cape Town.
BWW Review: LANGARM Glides Its Way Into the Hearts of Audiences at The Fugard Theatre
Born out of David Kramer's photographic intrigue and romantic imaginings, LANGARM presents a snippet into a lesser-explored world of 1960s District Six that combines the best of experienced local performers with rising talent to watch.
BWW Review: Paradoxical THE NOSE Comically and Artistically Ascends into Absurdity
Personally, the best part of theater is when you are transported into total escapism.
BWW Review: FORCE at Baxter Packs Political and Plot Line Punches
Approaching politics in the arts is never an easy to feat, but one that is constantly necessary in a tumultuous political climate.
BWW Review: A Nostalgic Twist 'n Shout with BEATLEMANIA ON TOUR at Artscape
Brian May once said, 'I don't think anybody comes close to The Beatles' - but BEATLEMANIA ON TOUR certainly does an excellent job trying.
BWW Review: CALLING US HOME Is A Home-Grown Production To Be Proud Of
With an international tour in its future, CALLING US HOME is a production South Africa can be very proud to send to overseas audiences.
BWW Review: Accusations and Exposés in the Power Play of OLEANNA at The Fugard
Divided into three acts, OLEANNA centers on the daily meetings and subsequent conversations between a verbose university professor John (Alan Committie) and his frustrated, failing student Carol (Nicole Fortuin).
BWW Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE's Enchanting Return To The Fugard Theatre
Eric Abraham's award-winning production of Shakespeare in Love is back at the Fugard Theatre by popular demand.
BWW Review: The Fugard's WEST SIDE STORY at the Artscape Theatre a Musical for the Ages
The current season of WEST SIDE STORY - produced by the Fugard Theatre in the Artscape Opera House - is still as grand as it was in 2015, but is even better in 2018 than it was before - an emotional rollercoaster that is second to none.
BWW Review: Wit, Sequins and Feathers Fly in THE FABULOUS CERI DUPREE SHOW at Gate69
There is something thoroughly fabulous about watching a performer who knows exactly who they are doing what they were born to do.
BWW Review: Impeccable Worldbuilding the Highlight of Standing O's Immersive Theatre Experience IMMORTAL
There is something utterly inspiring about IMMORTAL, the theatre experience currently playing two shows a night at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town.
BWW Review: Popular AUNTY MERLE - THE MUSICAL Leaps Forward in Concept, but Falls Back in Its Execution at the Baxter
There is a great deal about AUNTY MERLE THE MUSICAL that deserves to be recognised.
BWW Review: Rainbow Tour of EVITA at Artscape a Qualified Yes, with a Magnificent Eva in Emma Kingston
It is an incredibly fascinating experience watching EVITA in South Africa at this time, particularly given the events that have transpired in Zimbabwe over the last month.
BWW Review: Wildly Entertaining KIDCASINO is All Kinds of Fabulous at the Alexander Upstairs
As hilarious as it is unsettling, KIDCASINO is a candid exploration of some of the ideas that have taken hold in contemporary popular culture.
BWW Review: Resourceful Prinsloo Brings Life to Naskrif's Poetic MOEDERTAAL at The Fugard Studio
MOEDERTAAL is the latest in a welcome series of Afrikaans theatre productions in The Fugard Theatre's annual line-up, with Naskrif Produksies presenting this poetic meditation on life, love and loss at the popular venue in the Mother City through the beginning of December.
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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) |