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.
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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.
Review: AN UNROMANTIC COMEDY at Baxter Studio - Baxter Theatre Centre
If you’re in the mood for a night of side-splitting laughter, sizzling chemistry and a refreshingly honest take on modern relationships, An Unromantic Comedy is exactly what you need.
Review: THE TEMPEST is a hit at Maynardville Open-Air Festival
It shouldn't be a secret by now that I'm a big Shakespeare fan and I absolutely love the fact that the tradition of Shakespeare at Maynardville is not only still alive, but it's thriving thanks to the creative and wonderful minds of VR Theatrical.
Review: THE UKUKHANYA ARTS PROJECT LAUNCH at Theatre Arts
The Ukukhanya Arts Project is a meaningful initiative that deserves wide recognition.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Artscape Opera House Is Musical Theatre Perfection from Start to Finish
One of the world’s most adored musicals has arrived in Cape Town – and it’s “lover-ly”.
Review: THE NUTCRACKER at the the Artscape Theatre Centre Is a Lush, Festive Treat
In December 2022, I had the honour of seeing Veronica Paeper and Cape Town City Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER.
Review: ALL MY EX LOVERS ARE DEAD at the Masambe Theatre Reflects on Identity-Shaping Experiences of Past, Almost and Unrequited Loves
ALL MY EX LOVERS ARE DEAD is part confessional, part intimate chat with a good friend.
Review: RED RIDING HOOD at the Masque Theatre Is Fabulous, Fun and Feisty
Pantomimes aren’t easy – at once they must captivate children for upwards of two hours while also catering to the sensibilities of the adults in the audience.
Review: JOLTYD - THROUGH THE AGES OF MUSIC at Pam Golding Theatre, Baxter
Whether you’re looking for a memorable night out with friends, a family bonding experience or a unique way to entertain visiting tourists, JOLTYD - Through the Ages of Music is the perfect choice.
Review: GLIMMER at Magnet Theatre, Observatory
Don’t miss the chance to experience Glimmer, a show that entertains, inspires and speaks to the heart of what it means to grow up today.
Review: MINA THINA at Magnet Theatre, Observatory
Let Mina Thina inspire, entertain and spark conversations about family, community and the challenges many face.
Review: SCROOGE MACBETH at Milnerton Playhouse In Cape Town
Prepare for a delightful mash-up of holiday cheer and Shakespearean drama in Scrooge Macbeth, a cleverly written two-act comedy that elevates the phrase “the show must go on” to hilarious new heights.
Review: GAME OF NAMES: SEASON 2 at Novalis Ubuntu Centre Is a Fabulous and Entertaining Night Out
I never saw the first iteration of GAME OF NAMES, which was staged by Pinelands Players in 2017.
Review: SOLO FEST at Theatre Arts Provides a Mouth-Watering Taste of Future One-Person Shows
SOLO FEST was created with the intention to “make more spaces for more south African stories to be told, more often”.
Review: PART OF YOUR WORLD at Theatre On the Bay Celebrates the Best of Alan Menken
The music of Alan Menken dominates many a beloved musical or movie musical – whether you know it or not.
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Resonance and Reflections Cape Town City Hall (9/03-9/03) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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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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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |