Review: GISELLE at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is an Entrancing and Ethereal Tryst of a Ballet
I have never been as entranced by a ballet as I was by this breathtaking production of GISELLE.
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Review: Cape Town's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is A Hit
This production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT brings the joy, the oomph and the laughter in buckets! I can see exactly why they've returned for another season here in Cape Town.
Review: Daniel Anderson is delightful as THE TRAMP at the Artscape
This production is a beautiful journey through the life of Charlie Chaplin using both song and narrative storytelling, and it's all told through the eyes of his most famous character, The Tramp.
Review: MOFFIE at Baxter Flipside Is a Scathing Commentary on the Violence of Toxic Masculinity
Read BroadwayWorld's review on MOFFIE at Baxter Flipside! See what BroadwayWorld's critic thought of the show and learn more about the production here.
Review: SALT celebrates South African choreographers
It's important to know that this is three separate pieces that are linked together through the themes of memory, emotion and thoughts.
Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Joseph Stone Auditorium
This was more than a performance, it was an educational excursion not to be missed.
Review: NOISES OFF at Theatre on the Bay Is a Seamless and Side-Splittingly Funny Farce
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn is hailed as one of the funniest plays ever written.
Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Artscape, Opera House
Chicago isn’t just a show, it’s a full throttle experience, sharp satire, irresistible music and performances that demand your attention.
Review: FEEDBACK at the Baxter Studio Is a Physical Theatre Feast
As a starter (pun intended), FEEDBACK is one the most bizarre shows I’ve ever seen – it starts with two detectives being violently attacked by foodstuffs, and that’s just the beginning.
Review: TO LIFE, WITH LOVE at Societas Theatre Is a Lesson in Accepting Mortality
See what BroadwayWorld's critic thought of TO LIFE, WITH LOVE at Societas Theatre.
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 .
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