Review: TO LIFE, WITH LOVE at Societas Theatre Is a Lesson in Accepting Mortality
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Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Masque Theatre Is a Deliciously Dark Triumph
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Masque Theatre soars over every one of those potential hurdles and knocks it out of the park, delivering a deliciously dark, triumph of a production.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is Haunting, Fantastical and Poignant
For me, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, widely known to be Tennessee Williams’ most autobiographical work, epitomises what so many of Williams’ plays do: that hope springs eternal even in the direst of circumstances.
Review: EARTHSIDE Is a Candid, Raw and Hilarious Ode to Love and Grief
EARTHSIDE, written and performed by Candice Bernstein and directed by Jennifer Steyn, is a deeply personal exploration of the duality of love and loss.
Review: BECOMING BENNO is a Fun Look at The Truth Behind Emigrating from South Africa
Ben Voss has come home with his show about moving away - BECOMING BENNO.
Review: UNRULY at the Baxter Studio Is Theatre in its Purest Form
Cape Town is blessed with a rich array of theatre, much of which provokes thought, evokes deep feelings and holds a mirror up to society.
Review: BEYOND at Theatre on the Bay Is Beyond Words
LAMTA has done it again with BEYOND: A FANTASY CIRQUE EXPERIENCE.
Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at KickstArt Theatre Productions
Durban's KickstArt Theatre Productions has finally brought one of their hilarious creations down to Cape Town and it is a lot of fun.
Review: BLOOD AND SILVER at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is a Compelling Tale of Identity, Heritage and Grit
Directed and designed by Fred Abrahamse, BLOOD AND SILVER brings the fascinating memoir of Jan Glazewski to life.
Review: DOUBLE BILL OF GERALDINE ARON at The Milnerton Playhouse
Milnerton Players is delving into the world of playwright Geraldine Aron this winter, with a double bill of one-act plays.
Review: LA RONDE at the Baxter Studio Explores the Power Dynamics Inherent in Sex
LA RONDE, originally written by Arthur Schnitzler at the tail end of the 1800s and first performed in the early 1900s, exhibits ten interlinking scenes, each depicting a different sexual encounter.
Review: BEGARRED IN SA: A PLAY ON THE FRINGES OF SOCIETY
BEGARRED IN SA, written by Stewart Clarke, is the true story of Clarke’s experience of homelessness.
Review: MAJIKA: AFRICA’S GREATEST ILLUSIONISTS Is a Spellbinding and Breathtaking Show of Wonder
I didn’t know what to expect when I went to watch Majika, having not observed much magic since birthday parties circa the early 2000s.
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Theatre on the Bay Is a Musical Extravaganza
Everyone and his mother has seen JOSEPH – it’s an Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.
Review: AIDA at the Artscape Opera House Is an African-Futurist Masterpiece
AIDA, long celebrated as one of Verdi’s most moving tragic operas, has been performed regularly since 1871 .
Review: HAMLET at the Masque Theatre Is Innovative, Relevant and Compelling
I am continuously mesmerised by theatre-makers’ abilities to deliver fresh and novel adaptations of Shakespeare plays.
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 starring Bianca Amato and Zane Meas is brilliant
That's right, there's a part 2! And it is excellent.
Review: MRS MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN at the Masambe Theatre Is a Shocking Psycho-Sexual Stand-Off
A show at the Masambe Theatre is always an intimate experience, by virtue of the size of the theatre.
Review: BLACK COFFEE at Theatre On The Bay
Agatha Christie is always entertaining with her great plot twists and delightfully strange characters.
Review: FAUSTUS IN AFRICA! at Baxter Flipside Theatre
Three decades after its original premiere, William Kentridge and the renowned Handspring Puppet Company reunite to bring Faustus in Africa! back to life at The Baxter Theatre.
Review: THRILL ME - THE LEOPOLD AND LOEB STORY at Theatre On The Bay
THRILL ME - THE LEOPOLD AND LOEB STORY is the recounting of a true crime, but it's really about the why of it all.
Review: MR & MRS NORMAL at The Masque Theatre, Muizenberg
Looking for a night of non-stop laughter and high-energy entertainment? Then don’t miss Mr & Mrs Normal, the outrageously funny musical comedy starring the dynamic duo, Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert! This comedic whirlwind is lighting up The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg for a lightning-fast tour
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN brings the tears, the laughter and the goosebumps
DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a beautiful piece of musical theatre that hits you right in the gut and gave me goosebumps again and again.
Review: I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS from Mike van Graan is a real laugh
As the name of the play suggests, I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS is all about women learning to love themselves.
Review: TO LIFE, WITH LOVE starring John Maytham and Directed by Josh Lindberg
This was a tough one to review because of the emotions that came up while watching.
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