Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Theatre On The Bay is Life-Affirming and Tender
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Review: THE MURDER OF THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD is a Charming Whodunnit at The Masque
The Masque and Cape Town Theatre Company joined forces to bring their adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd to the stage, aptly titled THE MURDER OF THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD.
Review: THE QUEEN SHOW Dazzled at Theatre On The Bay
The music of Queen is timeless.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS: THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Spier Wine Farm Provides a Unique Experience Among the Stars
What did our critic think of CONSTELLATIONS: THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Spier Wine Farm?
Review: BUCKET BOY at Baxter Theatre Centre Is a Thrilling Exploration of the Banalities and Absurdities of Ordinary Existence
Is there anything more epitomic of the 1990s and early 2000s than the video store? In slightly more recent history, is there anything more epitomic of decay, decline, and dead dreams than the last of the DVD stores of the late 2010s? – dying prolonged, understated deaths: not with a bang but a whi
Review: LA TRAVIATA at Artscape Is a Visual and Audial Masterpiece
LA TRAVIATA needs little introduction.
Review: OF LOSS: HANDLE WITH CARE at Baxter Theatre Centre Is Experimental, Jarring, and Powerful
OF LOSS: HANDLE WITH CARE interrogates the ramifications of the continued exhibition of stolen African artefacts in museums around the globe.
Review: ORPHANS at Baxter Theatre Centre Is Powerful, Hilarious, and Heartbreaking
ORPHANS, while originally set in North Philadelphia, is seamlessly transplanted to Woodstock in Cape Town.
Review: UP ON THE ROOF – THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK at Theatre On The Bay Is a Mellow, Melodic Celebration of Sisterhood
When I slumped into the Theatre on the Bay on last week, I admit that I was not in the highest of spirits.
Review: WHEN THE DEAD ARRIVED at the Milnerton Playhouse Poses Dark Questions about Humanity
All I knew when I stepped into the theatre to see WHEN THE DEAD ARRIVED was that it included a warning that the show contained blood – a lot of blood.
Review: THE PROMISE at The Homecoming Centre Will Satiate and Haunt Audiences
Now and then, the stars align in theatre.
Review: COSI at Theatre On The Bay is This Year's Production from LAMTA
I'm always excited to see the LAMTA yearly productions - you get a glimpse into who will be hitting the industry in the not-too-distant future.
Review: A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE is Hilarious and Punchy at The Baxter Golden Arrow Studio
I'll admit, the title A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE had me immediately.
Review: Cape Town Opera's TOSCA is Lush and Transportive
What did our critic think of TOSCA at Cape Town Opera?
Review: DELELA is Cheeky and Disrespectful in The Best Way
The word 'delela' means cheeky, rude, disrespectful or out of line - and I couldn't think of a more fitting title for this production and the subject matter.
Review: SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR is a joyous romp at Theatre On The Bay
What did our critic think of SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR at Theatre On The Bay? Sometimes you just need a really good laugh - and that's exactly what SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR delivers.
Review: THE WAITING GAME Is on at The Masque Theatre
THE WAITING GAME, a new show set to music and dance, is currently showing at the Masque Theatre, after its debut at the Wave Theatre in Cape Town.
Review: ROUND OF APPLAUSE: SOUTH AFRICA STILL STANDING WITH MARIANNE THAMM at the Baxter Theatre Centre Traces Current Affairs with Wit, Intelligence, and Optimism
There are few who can claim to know South African goings-on like veteran investigative journalist, columnist, author, satirist, stand-up comedian, and Associate Editor of the Daily Maverick, Marianne Thamm does.
Review: THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE is deliciously wicked at The Baxter
What did our critic think of THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Pam Golding Theatre At The Baxter?
Review: ON THE TABLE Is a Tantalising Smorgasbord of Talent, Comedy, and Pathos
“If music be the food of love, play on” – and Bonny White does: her beautiful soiree of songs, involving nine knock-out performers and a fabulous accompanist, is a feast to experience.
Review: DUDE! WA'S MY BAKKIE? Makes a Pit Stop at the Baxter Theatre
It can be challenging to go to the theatre on cold winter evenings.
Review: One act comedy AUNT ZELDA'S PAINTING presented by Milnerton Players
What did our critic think of AUNT ZELDA'S PAINTING at Milnerton Playhouse? AUNT ZELDA'S PAINTING is a one-act romp with aspects of farce and a whole lot of heart.
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at the Masque Theatre Boasts an Ensemble Cast of Dreams
TWELFTH NIGHT is, without a doubt, my favourite of all Shakespeare’s plays.
Review: EDUCATING RITA at Theatre on the Bay Provides an Intimate Slice of Life
EDUCATING RITA is one of my all-time favourite plays.
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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! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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Resonance and Reflections Cape Town City Hall (9/03-9/03) |
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |