Review: DRACULA - A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a laugh a minute
DRACULA - A COMEDY OF TERRORS is fast-paced and packed full of jokes.
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Review: THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD at Artscape
It truly is wonderful to see the Cape Town Gilbert and Sullivan Society back in action after such a long hiatus.
Review: VER IN DIE WERELD KITTIE at The Blik
VER IN DIE WERELD KITTIE is a compelling musical that not only entertains but also educates its audience about a lesser-known chapter of Afrikaans folk music history.
Review: Dive Into Teenage Angst and Then Some With HEATHERS – THE MUSICAL
I can regularly be heard saying that I wouldn't want to go back to being a teenager for all the money in the world, and HEATHERS - THE MUSICAL definitely confirmed my opinion! I felt like this musical was equal parts MEAN GIRLS and CARRIE - in the best possible way.
Review: PIECES OF ME at the Baxter Haunts and Heals
There's something special about being invited into a story that's deeply personal.
Review: MONIKA, IT'S ME at The Drama Factory
Klara van Wyk has a wonderful brand of humour and heart, and it's on display once again in MONIKA, IT'S ME.
Review: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION gives whodunnit twists and turns
The story is full of all the classic stuff you'd expect from an Agatha Christie.
Review: HOLLYWOOD at Theatre on the Bay Is Another LAMTA “Blockbuster”
Review: HOLLYWOOD at Theatre on the Bay Is Another LAMTA “Blockbuster”
Review: BLONDE POISON at Baxter Studio - Baxter Theatre Centre
BLONDE POISON is a must-see production, offering a profound reflection on human choices in the face of unimaginable threat.
Review: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR at Artscape, Opera House
This restaging of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR is a fitting tribute to Cape Town Opera's 25 years of artistic excellence.
Review: DUDE! WAA'S MY PHONE? at Artscape Arena
DUDE! WAA'S MY PHONE? performed at the Artscape Theatre is a delightful comedic play that exceeded my initial expectations.
Review: THE RETURN OF ELVIS DU PISANIE at Theatre On The Bay
It's always a pleasure to see a Paul Slabolepzy piece! I'm a huge fan.
Review: THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES is on tour
I do love a fresh twist on a classic fairytale! And THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES from The Drama Factory definitely delivers.
Review: ANDRE SCHWARTZ: ANY DREAM WILL DO – MY PAD MET WEBBER at Theatre On The Bay
MY PAD MET WEBBER is an enthralling theatrical experience starring ANDRé SCHWARTZ, celebrating the timeless works of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Review: BAKED SHAKESPEARE: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at the Outlore Base Has Cape Town Abuzz(ing)
Of the four baked Shakespeare productions that have been staged in Cape Town since 2021, I have been lucky enough to have seen three of them.
Review: GOLDEN GIRLS at Masque Theatre Is a Hilarious and Moving Tribute to the Classic TV Show
GOLDEN GIRLS is one of those TV shows – you know the ones I mean.
Review: DOG ROSE Explores Family Dynamics with Grace
It was beautiful and I am so thankful for that moment of being drawn into this world.
Review: TROUBLE IN MIND at the Flipside Provides Hilarious and Tragic Social Commentary
I’ve always loved seeing plays at the Flipside at the Baxter.
Review: I GOT RHYTHM from choreographer David Nixon CBE
I GOT RHYTHM kicks off the season that marks 90 years of Cape Town City Ballet.
Review: THE KING OF BROKEN THINGS at Baxter Studio - Baxter Theatre Centre
This bittersweet adventurous and magical excursion into the rehabilitation of broken and discarded objects will have you immediately enthralled from the opening sounds of children teasing and taunting right through to the end.
Review: AMADEUS at Theatre On The Bay
AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer is widely regarded as an absolute classic play from the 20th century.
Review: TELL ME ON A SUNDAY at the Avalon Auditorium Is a Musical Journey of Self-Discovery
Most of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals comprise a large cast and elaborate sets.
Review: ROUND OF APPLAUSE – SOUTH AFRICA STILL STANDING at the Baxter Theatre Centre Should Be Required Viewing for All South Africans
Just because you saw ROUND OF APPLAUSE in 2023 does not mean that you’re exempted from seeing Round 2.
Review: SHORTS – A FESTIVAL OF POCKET OPERAS at Artscape Arena Offers Bite-Sized Operatic Treats
While there are three mini-operas within the SHORTS programme, this reviews centres around two of them: LA VOIX HUMANE and THE IMPRESARIO.
Review: OTHELLO at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is a Relevant Retelling of the Classic Tragedy
Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, written in the early 1600s, predates traditional notions of decoloniality and, arguably, colonialism itself.
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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Teatro at Montecasino (7/29-8/02) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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Audition Workshop Pinelands Players (7/25-7/25) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE Piazza Europa (7/22-7/22) |
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Stand up Comedy in broken English Victor Patrascan in Cape Town Waves Theatre Cafe 44 Long Street Cape Town: Waves Pub @ 62 Hout Street Cape Town (7/17-7/17) |
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |