South Africa Newsroom Shnit Cape Town Returns Next Week
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2018 in South Africa shnit Cape Town is an exceptional annual event with a unique transnational concept- a shortfilm festival that takes place simultaneously in multiple cities on five continents over ten days. (more...)  THE CRIME SCENE Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in South Africa Breaking the silence and creating dialogue through storytelling. This piece is about a psychological cycle of absent fathers which results in hatred and a furious society, producing violent-angry young minds. Mothers Face the consequences in isolation. One man relives the the tale, a life of a dismantled family. 'This boy poses a very dangerous treat to society at large. And we as this community must make a practical example with him, its either we burn this thing or we stone him to death!' (more...)  Alexander Upstairs Hosts AFRO CELTIC TALES
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in South Africa From the amazing musicians who brought Christine and the Kilts to the stage, this time they explore the spiritual similarities between the African and Celtic cultures as told through Christine's songs. Expect to be thrilled by outlandish tales of the life before life, of poltergeists and of signposts from the world of dreams. Christine Weir with Matthew Weir, Rayelle Goodman, Leon Oosthuizen, Skhumbuzo Qamata and Duncan Robinson. (more...)  Dystopian Sci-Fi Dramedy REAL PEOPLE, INC Plays Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in South Africa Newly qualified REAL PERSON, operator 357, is having a bit of difficult day, which is unusual, because nobody has difficult days anymore. You're not allowed to... (more...)  Nkosinathi Maki Describes MOVING TO JOBURG at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in South Africa Moving to Joburg' is Nkosinathi Maki's latest and 3rd one man show offering. The show is about Nkosinathi's next big move to the City of Gold. (more...)  Alexander Upstairs Presents Die Konings
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in South Africa Bo en behalwe die feit dat "Die Konings" die nuutste en hotste ding in die Afrikaanse musiek-industrie is, is hulle boonop besonders talentvol daarby (of so glo hulle). Met treffers soos "onder by die whiskey bar", "die Kersfees tossel" en "spuit?" het hulle besluit om die land plat te toer met hulle eerste full blown show "Die Konings". Bel maar solank vir Ouma en vra of sy die kinders sal babysit, want een ding is seker; liedjies soos "jou lekker tjops maak my honger pops" moet jy eenvoudig live sien. (more...)  PORTENOS SA | THE MYSTERY OF TANGO Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in South Africa The passion and nostalgia of tango, interpreted as only Argentinian porteños can. This music will carry you to a mysterious Buenos Aires which will embrace you in an amazing love affair that will last forever in your memory. (more...)  BWW Interview: Gideon Lombard's Journey With Award-Winning DIE REUK VAN APPELS
by Lindsay Kruger on October 16, 2018 in South Africa Since its 2017 debut at the KNKK festival, DIE REUK VAN APPELS returns to the Fugard with almost 20 awards and nominations under its belt. Hailed as a 'must-see' piece of theater, leading man Gideon Lombard chats about the play's great success and his journey with this critically-acclaimed production. (more...)  BWW Interview: Candice Bernstein and Matt Newman Discuss Dark Comedy GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Lindsay Kruger on October 15, 2018 in South Africa In its South African debut, Candice Bernstein and Matt Newman star in the hilariously haunting GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Alexander Bar next month. In this interview they give us a glimpse into their journey with their complex characters of Kayleen and Doug, and how GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES affects those both on and off stage. (more...)  Film Star Elton Landrew Joins Cast Of David Kramer's LANGARM At The Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in South Africa Film and television star Elton Landrew joins the cast of LANGARM, the new musical by South African legend David Kramer. He will create the role of Eddie Jephta, leader of the Moonlight Serenaders langarm band, in the production which has its world premiere at The Fugard Theatre from 20 November. (more...)  Cohen – A Tribute Comes to POPArt Theatre
by BWW News Desk on October 13, 2018 in South Africa Cohen - A Tribute is an exploration of the life and works of the late Leonard Cohen. (more...) Shnit Cape Town Returns Next Week
by BWW News Desk on October 13, 2018 in South Africa shnit Cape Town is an exceptional annual event with a unique transnational concept- a shortfilm festival that takes place simultaneously in multiple cities on five continents over ten days. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 10/12 - DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED, HAIR, and More!
by BWW Special on October 12, 2018 in South Africa BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED, HAIR, and more! (more...)  Masque Theatre Presents THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by BWW News Desk on October 12, 2018 in South Africa A new Shakespearean production is heading to the Masque Theatre in October. (more...)  THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Comes to Masque Theatre October 2018
by BWW News Desk on October 12, 2018 in South Africa A shipwreck, twins, mistaken identities, a father doomed to die, a wife desperate to regain her husband's love and an inappropriate love affair. It's all in a day's work for these poor Shakespearean characters who have to contend with "nimble jugglers that deceive the eye". (more...)  The World's Ultimate Queen Tribute Show Returns To Joburg This Festive Season
by BWW News Desk on October 10, 2018 in South Africa Back by popular demand! Johannesburg audiences are in for a musical treat when Emperors Palace hosts the world's premier Freddie Mercury and Queen tribute show, Queen: It's a Kinda Magic, for a four-week run over the Christmas period. (more...)  AT THE EDGE OF THE LIGHT Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2018 in South Africa Hurtling through the drenched night, Girl finds herself at the threshold of the last safe place she knows, hoping to find solace in the grandmother she remembers from her childhood. Instead, Gran has shut herself away, scared of the noises in the dark, suspicious of the knocks on the door and terrified of the things that lie just at the edge of the light. (more...)  Winning Flautist Sakhile Humbane Chosen as Guest Soloist
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2018 in South Africa Three years since he triumphantly won the gold medal and first prize of the National Youth Music Competition (NYMC) in 2015, the talented flautist Sakhile Humbane this week returns to the prestigious competition to star as the guest soloist at the Finalists' Gala Concert of this year's competition. (more...)  VR Theatrical Presents THE LITTLE PRINCE
by BWW News Desk on October 08, 2018 in South Africa Antoine de Saint-Exupery's beloved tale of a pilot and a young alien prince has been delighting readers since it was first published in 1943 and has since been translated into more than 250 languages. This makes the book the most translated non-religious book ever written. Even if you know The Little Prince (or 'Le Petit Prince' in its original French) by heart, you have never seen it quite like this! (more...)  The Fugard Bioscope Announces Dance And Drama In October Line-up
by BWW News Desk on October 05, 2018 in South Africa There's a wonderful line up of dance and drama at The Fugard Bioscope in October. The season programme starts on Sunday 14th October with The Bolshoi Ballet's captivating production of COPPELIA. The Bolshoi's production of DON QUIXOTE will also be screened on 28 October, while on 21 October, theatre lovers can catch Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch in the National Theatre Live's HAMLET. (more...)  Joanna Weinberg Returns To South Africa To Perform Her Hit Cabaret Show
by BWW News Desk on October 04, 2018 in South Africa Actress, songwriter and cabaret artist Joanna Weinberg returns to South Africa after many years, to perform her entertaining hit solo cabaret, Pandora's Bag at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, for a limited season, from 23 October to 3 November, at 8.15pm. (more...)  Cape Town City Ballet Presents CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk on October 05, 2018 in South Africa Following the groundbreaking Mozart and Salieri, Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) will next present Cinderella at the Artscape Opera House from 5 to 21 October 2018. (more...)  Centre for the Less Good Idea Shares Lineup for Season 4
by BWW News Desk on October 03, 2018 in South Africa The Centre for the Less Good Idea is excited to announce outstanding collaborative and interdisciplinary work in SEASON 4 scheduled to take place between 16 and 21 October 2018. SEASON 4 is curated by Jane Taylor along side founder William Kentridge and animateur Bronwyn Lace and brings together 20 practitioners in the form of visual artists, architects, choreographer dancers, theatre practitioners, writers, composers and pianists. (more...) Nine Students To Shadow Judge 19 Rising Stars
by BWW News Desk on October 03, 2018 in South Africa Nine millennials from three South African universities have been invited to serve on the shadow jury of the prestigious National Youth Music Competition that runs from 9 to 13 October at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow, Cape Town. (more...)  Chantal Brings Music to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk on October 02, 2018 in South Africa Chantal creates musical moments in which worlds unfold and characters evolve, telling stories about being human. Chantal's pianistic style could be likened to Tori Amos; her lyricism evokes Suzanne Vega; and her voice similar to that of Amy Lee from Evanescence. The flavour, however, is all Chantal…a solo act, a woman, singer, writer and pianist, walking her own path; musically colouring outside the lines and crafting her own soundscape. (more...) |
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