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'Mamba' Trilogy Returns with MAMBA REPUBLIC at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
Ben Voss and John van de Ruit are back, and bookings have just opened for the hottest show in town, with the pair's third production in the 'Mamba' comedy trilogy, MAMBA REPUBLIC, set to delight audiences at Durban's Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre this May and June.
BWW Special Feature: The Fugard Launches 2017 Bioscope Season with NT Live's Thrilling THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by David Fick - January 30, 2017
Cape Town was at its finest this past Sunday when the Fugard Theatre hosted a reception in their breathtaking rooftop bar to announce the programme of The 2017 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season before a screening of The National Theatre's thrilling production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA.
Francois Van Coke And Arno Carstens Set To Rock Carnival City
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
Due to public demand, rock legends Francois van Coke and Arno Carstens continue the partnership they began with the single 'Ek Weet Nie' with the rock event of the year in a special concert at Carnival City's Big Top Arena this February.
Play Reading of New Thriller, REDEMPTION, at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
An artist trapped in the incomplete world on her canvassas, a convicted murderess out on parole, a reporter desperate for a story to save his career, find themselves on a desolate farm off the beaten track in William Oosthuizen's REDEPMTION.
Artist Extraordinaire Adnan Sami Returns to South African Shores for Two Shows Only
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
Glow TV, Blu Blood and Showtime Promotions in association with Hello Group will present the first Bollywood extravaganza of the year this March when ADNAN SAMI - LIVE IN CONCERT plays the ICC in Durban ICC and Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.
MATE Set to Tackle Dating, Dining and Sixty-Nine-ing at Alexander Bar this Valentine's Season
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
Set in a 'Love Recovery' workshop, MATE introduces three women experiencing the raw and painfully humorous realities of single life. MATE walks through the cesspit of love, heartbreak, hope and all the grey bits in between, with Gray having based the events of this hybrid of live and filmed performance on real-life events.
Jemma Kahn is Back at the Alexander Upstairs with IN BOCCA AL LUPO
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
What could follow The Epicene Butcher and We Didn't Come to Hell for the Croissants? In bocca al lupo, Jemma Kahn's third kamishibai show: a graphic and candid and whimsical journey across three continents, using four story boxes, one giant cicada, a naked Catholic (or two) and one golden surprise.
Mthwakazi Brings Xhopera, Xhosa funk and indigenous bow music to the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 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 this February. The evening will feature music written by Lenga.
Alan Committie Returns to the Pieter Toerien Theatre with Hit Comedy LOVE FACTUALLY
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2017
Alan Committie - the star of the hit show DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN - has decided that after 941 performances of that record-breaking comedy, it is time to take a fresh look at relationships.
Last Time Down the Aisle for DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! at Atterbury Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
Farce king Frans Swart's Afrikaans translation of Ray Cooney and John Chapman's runaway hit, DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! is on stage for the last time at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria this January. The original English version, THERE GOES THE BRIDE, is one of Cooney and Chapman's most successful West End farces.
Encore Season for OH BABY, I'M A WILD ONE at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
Following its premiere last year, OH BABY, I'M A WILD ONE will play an encore season at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre in January and February. The play is a character study by multiple award-winning playwright Louis Viljoen and stars Emma Kotze.
New Talent Week to Showcase Drama and Dance at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
The Masque Theatre is proud to announce that the second edition of their New Talent Festival will take place this January. After a successful inaugural run in 2016, the Masque is very excited to be bringing back the festival this year and to be able to expand the run from just a weekend to a full week this time round.
Carnivals of the Heart to Stage BLOOD BROTHERS at Artscape Arena
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2017
Carnivals of the Heart, in association with Samuel French, will present Willy Russell's BLOOD BROTHERS at the Artscape Arena in Cape Town this February.
Dr Sean Baumann's Cantata MADNESS: SONGS OF HOPE AND DESPAIR Coming to Baxter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 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 this February.
Cape Town City Ballet Presents SUMMER CLASSICS at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2017
The Cape Town City Ballet returns to the MASQUE Theatre for the fifteenth consecutive year with a programme that features a range of classics from its repertoire. The programme, entitled SUMMER CLASSICS, will run for only four performances.
Lefra Productions Managing Director Frans Swart Pays Tribute to Marga van Rooy
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
Following the death of South African actress Marga van Rooy yesterday, Frans Swart, the managing director of Lefra Productions paid tribute to the star of VETKOEKPALEIS, MOLLY & WORS and 'N PAW-PAW VIR MY DARLING. The 75-year-old veteran of stage, television and screen passed away following a battle with cancer.
Soli Philander to Appear in NICE COAT at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
The Masque Theatre is proud to announce that Soli Philander will be entertaining audiences with the funny, irreverent and fresh NICE COAT at the theatre for four nights only.
Marc Lottering Back at the Baxter Theatre with Return Season of HASHTAG LOTTERING!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
HASHTAG LOTTERING! returns to the Baxter Theatre this January after a sell-out season of the show last month.
PICTURE INCOMPLETE to Play Return Season at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
Through storytelling and song, PICTURE INCOMPLETE sketches out the portrait of a man's life as he celebrates a rather unusual birthday on which an eviction notice arrives advising him to vacate his apartment.
Godfrey Johnson and Nicholas McDiarmid Bring THIS IS NOT AMERICA... HALLELUJAH at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
Godfrey Johnson and Nicholas McDiarmid, armed with one piano and four hands, aim to seduce audiences in THIS IS NOT AMERICA... HALLELUJAH with their unique brand of humour and extraordinary musicality.
Improv Back on Stage this January with TWO PARROTS AND A SANDCASTLE at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
Improv makes its way back to the Alexander Bar, Theatre and Café with Megan Furniss and company in the hour-long TWO PARROTS AND A SANDCASTLE.
BWW Blog: MOURNING SUN in Uganda
by Wesley Doucette - January 06, 2017
Wesley Doucette on the presentation of MOURNING SUN in Uganda as discussed in an interview with performer Adrian Baidoo.
Topdog Sa To Pay Homage To Khoi And San Heroes
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2016
Jazz maestro Camillo Lombard will head TopDogSA to pay musical homage to Khoi and San heroes with their brand-new Nama Jazz Series at Artscape Arena from 28 - 31 December 2016.
BWW Review: Return Season of BAD JEWS at The Fugard a Timely Warning of the Dangers of a Post-Truth Society
by David Fick - December 19, 2016
This return season of BAD JEWS comes hot on the heels of the announcement of "post-truth" as Oxford's word of the year, giving audiences a moment to pause and reflect on the way we handle our lives in a post-truth society and us to consider what we destroy in our quest to be right.
SINGLE MINDED Comedy to Tickle the Funny Bone at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2016
The filthy mind behind the cult-hit DIRTY WORDS is back at Alexander Bar with a sizzling new show.

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