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Fugard Productions Receive Twenty Fleur du Cap Award Nominations
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
Productions that the Fugard Theatre has produced or hosted in 2016 have received an incredible twenty nominations in the recently announced shortlist for the Fleur du Cap Awards.
Contemporary Classic MARAT/SADE at the Baxter Flipside
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
Jaco Bouwer, the acclaimed and multiple award-winning designer and director, tackles one of the Baxter Theatre Centre's flagship productions for 2017, Peter Weiss's contemporary classic MARAT/SADE. The production will play the Baxter Flipside from 23 February - 25 March at 19:30 nightly.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Star Grant Almirall Joins Cast of WEST SIDE STORY at the Joburg Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
Grant Almirall, star of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, joins the superb cast of the Fugard Theatre's smash hit musical, WEST SIDE STORY, at the Joburg Theatre until 5 March 2017.
Nominees Announced for 52nd Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
The 52nd annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards today announced its nominees. These annual awards are amongst the most coveted in the South African performing arts fraternity. For over 50 years, the Fleur du Cap wine brand has proudly associated itself with the Theatre Awards as they showcase the flair that is synonymous with the wine.
IMAGINE! South Africa's Biggest Magic Show Returns To The Artscape Theatre This June
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
Following sold-out performances in 2016, the IMAGINE! FAMILY MAGIC SPECTACULAR, South Africa's biggest magic show returns to dazzle Capetonian families at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town this June.
Four-performance Season of LACED Begins Tonight at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
LACED, performed by Lee van der Merwe and Jared Musiker, will play a four-performance season at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre next week. The new theatre piece has been created by Lee van der Merwe and is directed by Michael Kirch.
UCT's The Bindery Lab Abuzz With ALL OF IT, EVERYTHING, NOW, TOGETHER
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2017
Elaborating on his method of collage, Francesco Nassimbeni weaves drama, design, music and poetry to produce pieces that have been variously described as 'tone poems', 'visual music' and 'theatrical mood-boards'. ALL OF IT, EVERYTHING, NOW, TOGETHER concludes his study on visuality in performance at the University of Cape Town.
Dark and Disturbing BASH for the Alexander Upstairs this February and March
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2017
Award-winning theatre-maker Tara Notcutt will stage Neil LaBute's BASH, a disturbing journey into the inner lives of seemingly ordinary people, at the Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre this February and March.
THE BIG 5 COMEDY SHOW Returns for One Night Only, This Time at the GrandWest Grand Arena
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2017
THE BIG 5 COMEDY SHOW returns by popular demand, this time to the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town for one night only.
The Fugard Theatre's Smash Hit Musical, WEST SIDE STORY, Wows Johannesburg Audiences
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2017
The Fugard Theatre's grand-scale, smash hit, all South African production of WEST SIDE STORY is currently running at the Joburg Theatre's Mandela Theatre in Johannesburg, presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre.
Storytelling, Shakespeare, Song and TheatreSports to Bring February to a Close at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2017
A varied line-up of entertainment is scheduled for the Masque Theatre to bring February to a close. From storytelling to theatresports through music shows to the musical language of the Bard, the Masque Theatre stage has something for everyone as this summer season draws to a close.
Mthwakazi Brings Xhopera, Xhosa funk and indigenous bow music to the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2017
Mthwakazi and Luyolo Lenga will perform an hour-long programme of Xhopera, Xhosa funk, indigenous bow music at the Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre 15 January at 19:00. The evening will feature music written by Lenga.
KickstArt Presents Fosse, Kander And Ebb's Award-Winning Musical CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2017
Durban's KickstArt theatre company will present the classic musical CHICAGO by Bob Fosse, John Kander and Fred Ebb, for a limited season this April at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre.
BWW Review: Pinteresque THE MOTHER an Utterly Arresting Ordeal on The Fugard Studio Stage
by David Fick - February 12, 2017
Following the South African premiere of Florian Zeller's THE FATHER last year, the same playwright's companion piece, THE MOTHER, made its bow last week at The Fugard Studio. David Fick reviews.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Penelope Youngleson's SILLAGE
by David Fick - February 12, 2017
SILLAGE, the award-winning drama directed, written and designed by Penelope Youngleson and performed by Rebecca Makin-Taylor and Michele Belknap, returns to the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre this February. See the behind-the-scenes video featuring interviews with the cast below.
Masque Theatre Asks WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? This Valentine's Day Season
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2017
The Masque Theatre is once again celebrating the most romantic day of the year with music, dance and great food. This Valentine's Day season, audiences can delight in a host of brilliant musical theatre and classic love song numbers in WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Dr Sean Baumann's Cantata MADNESS: SONGS OF HOPE AND DESPAIR Opens at the Baxter Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2017
Following its acclaimed success at the World Psychiatry International Congress and its once-off staging in December last year, respected psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann's rousing cantata, MADNESS: SONGS OF HOPE AND DESPAIR, returns to the Baxter Theatre for a limited season from tonight.
Theatrical Adaptation of Bruce Clark Memoir LOVE, SEX, FLEAS, GOD to Play the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
Circle Productions and The Merry Scholar will present a stage adaptation of Bruce Clark's memoir, LOVE, SEX, FLEAS, GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A STAY AT HOME DAD, this week. The production will star David Muller, with direction by Celia Musikanth.
THE PLOTHOLE to Bring Laughs to Alexander Upstairs This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2017
THE PLOTHOLE, a comedy directed by Rob van Vuuren and written and performed by Westley Cockrell and Stuart Cairns, will play Alexander Upstairs Theatre this February.
Penelope Youngleson's SILLAGE to Play Alexander Upstairs This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2017
The drama SILLAGE, directed, written and designed by Penelope Youngleson and performed by Rebecca Makin-Taylor and Michele Belknap, will be presented by Rust Co-Operative at Alexander Upstairs Theatre, 20-25 February 2017.
LACED to Dance Line Between Real and Imagined at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2017
LACED, performed by Lee van der Merwe and Jared Musiker, will play a four-performance season at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre next week. The new theatre piece has been created by Lee van der Merwe and is directed by Michael Kirch.
BLURRED LINES to Bring Magic and Illusion to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2017
Deception artist Greg Gelb is an experienced magician and sleight-of-hand artist, performing his magic all across Cape Town. He will perform at Alexander Upstairs Theatre next week for one night only.
GENDER BENDER - OH MY! Set for Alexander Upstairs This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2017
The Gender Bender team at Black Orchid Burlesque returns for a new show run of fabulous drag-lesque, boy-lesque and burlesque inspired variety acts, featuring a slightly naughty edge and a bit of bawdy comedy to boot.
KEYBOARD KILLERS Returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre for an Encore Run
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
Making a welcome return for a second run, Ian von Memerty returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre with his latest offering, KEYBOARD KILLERS.
Pieter-Dirk Uys in THE ECHO OF A NOISE and AN EVENING WITH EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT at Hexagon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
This February sees the return of master satirist, the indefatigable Pieter-Dirk Uys, to the Hexagon Theatre with two of his shows: THE ECHO OF A NOISE and AN EVENING WITH EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT.

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