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Review: TRIAL AND ERROR at Baxter Theatre Centre Explores Law as Theatre
by Jaime Uranovsky - September 08, 2024
TRIAL AND ERROR follows 19-year-old Amari Davids (played by Mamello Makhetha) of Georgia, who stands trial for negligence and manslaughter (culpable homicide in South Africa), after being involved in a car accident that leaves two people dead
Review: METAMORPHOSES at the Baxter Studio Is Liquid Food of the Gods
by Jaime Uranovsky - September 06, 2024
I’ve loved Greek mythology since I was little. This probably had a lot to do with Rick Riordan’s fabulous Percy Jackson series. It’s been a while since I engaged with the content and this production sucked me right back in and reminded me how enchanting Greek mythology is. But it takes a special kind of show to outdo sacred childhood nostalgia.
Cape Town Opera to Present HORIZONS At Toyota Stellenbosh Woordfees
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2024
Cape Town Opera will present HORIZONS at the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, featuring a compelling program that showcases a range of operatic works. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Video: Season Two Of NBA Africa's BORN & BRED Premieres on NBA App - See Trailer Here!
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
The docuseries returns with five episodes telling the stories of current and former NBA Academy Africa student athletes from Cameroon, Central African Republic, Egypt and Senegal as they pursue their basketball dreams at the academy and beyond. Watch a trailer here!
SLB Elevates Subsea Technology In Africa As Gold, Networking Sponsor At African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
SLB, through its OneSubsea subsidiary, announced its role as a Gold and Networking Sponsor at African Energy Week 2024, highlighting advancements in subsea technology in Africa.
JIVE CULTURE SHOCK Returns For a Fifth Season This September
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2024
Celebrated Capetonian cultural musical production, JIVE CULTURE SHOCK, will return this September for yet another electrifying experience - celebrating the talents of Cape minstrels and Malay choirs at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone.
Cabaret and Comedy Lineup Set at The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
There’s cabaret and comedy galore coming up at The Drama Factory this month. See the full lineup.
Joburg Ballet to Present A Major New Ballet Inspired By Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Blair Ingenthron - August 24, 2024
Joburg Ballet has announced that the company will be presenting the world premiere of a full-length ballet based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Joburg Theatre in October, with the opening night of the 10-performance season set for Friday 4 October at 19h00.
DANCERS LOVE DOGS Returns For One-Night-Only Show at Artscape
by Blair Ingenthron - August 24, 2024
Dancers Love Dogs will return for another unforgettable evening with acclaimed comedian Alan Committie as Emcee, on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at Artscape. The one-night-only event promises to be a dazzling showcase of talent, all in support of a vital cause: the mass sterilisation of homeless dogs and other animals in crisis including cats, pigs, rabbits, and donkeys.
Review: MURDER ON THE NILE at the Masque Theatre Is a Voyage of Love, Loss, Revenge
by Jaime Uranovsky - August 24, 2024
Agatha Christie’s hit novel, DEATH ON THE NILE, has spawned multiple film adaptations, most recently Kenneth Branagh’s 2022 take on the modern classic. Of lesser knowledge, however, is that Christie personally adapted DEATH ON THE NILE for the stage, renaming it MURDER ON THE NILE.
MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE Opens in October in South Africa
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2024
Award-winning British playwright Geraldine Aaron will bring her now refreshed and updated international comedy hit, My Brilliant Divorce, in Jozi this October!
Review: DRACULA - A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a laugh a minute
by Faeron Wheeler - August 19, 2024
DRACULA - A COMEDY OF TERRORS is fast-paced and packed full of jokes. It's an absolutely hilarious re-imagining of the classic story featuring a cast with some excellent comic timing. Director Wayne Hendricks and Milnerton Players should be very proud of what they've put together with this production.
Afreximbank's CANEX Releases EP 'One Drum'
by Blair Ingenthron - August 17, 2024
African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Programme have announced the release of the highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), 'One Drum,' a collaborative masterpiece that bridges cultures and genres, celebrating the rich musical heritage of Africa and its diaspora.
TRIAL AND ERROR Comes to The Masambe Theatre at the Baxter
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2024
'Trial and Error' is a compelling courtroom drama that delves into the complexities of the American justice system.
Tickets on Sale Now For THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW in South Africa
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2024
Fans of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, can now secure their tickets for the most electrifying tribute spectacular to end off the year. The critically acclaimed The Michael Jackson HIStory Show will tour three cities in South Africa after success in New Zealand, Australia & Canada.
Review: THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD at Artscape
by Faeron Wheeler - August 13, 2024
It truly is wonderful to see the Cape Town Gilbert and Sullivan Society back in action after such a long hiatus. G&S is back and they chose to return to the Artscape with a classic G&S production.
Riaad Moosa Comes to The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2024
Riaad Moosa Live at the Drama Factory is set for later this month. In this show, Dr Riaad Moosa riffs on current events, his personal life and his search for meaning in a very chaotic world. 
FRESHLY SQUEEZED Comes to The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2024
Freshly Squeezed is an award-winning drag cabaret bursting with flavour that's sure to leave you with more than just a mouthful.
Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre Will Perform AUTOPLAY in Cape Town Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2024
Following the success with ULTRA at the National Arts Festival, Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre will present a new, full-length work by Louise Coetzer.
Riaad Moosa Returns to Johannesburg With THE BEST MEDICINE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2024
Riaad Moosa returns to Emperors Palace this November for an evening where humor meets healing, offering a perfect antidote to the pressures of daily life.
Marc Lottering Brings His Brand-New Stand-Up Comedy Show to Monte in September
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2024
Marc Eugene Lottering comes to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre next month. Performances run 6 – 22 September only.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS to Play The Milnerton Playhouse Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - August 03, 2024
Dracula – a Comedy of Terrors will play at Milnerton Playhouse 16 August to 7 September.
THE ROUTES OF SOUND Comes to Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2024
The Routes of Sound directed by Brett Bailey is a new late-winter, bite-sized weekend music event that will be taking place at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August 2024.
ICA's 2024 Live Art Festival Ushers in Spring To Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2024
University of Cape Town's Institute for Creative Arts (ICA)'s prestigious Live Arts Festival (LAF) runs from 4 to 7 September 2024. The festival will be held at the centrally located UCT Hiddingh Campus in Gardens, Cape Town.

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