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CRY AFRICA Kicks Off Dance Seasons Programme at the Port Elizabeth Opera House
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016
Imbumba Theatre Company and The Port Elizabeth Opera house present CRY AFRICA as the first production to open Dance Seasons.
Artscape Theatre to Stage John Kani's MISSING... in May
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Artscape, in collaboration with the Baxter Theatre Centre and JK Productions, is gearing up to present the much anticipated John Kani's MISSING... to be held from 9 to 14 May 2016 at the Artscape Theatre.
Three Parts Up for Grabs for Boys Aged 5 - 7 in GROET DIE GROTHELD
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
After the overwhelming 10-year success of GROET DIE GROTMAN and the record-breaking total of more than 1 000 performances of the production, Lefra Productions is pleased to announce that a new 'cave' is coming: GROET DIE GROTHELD, with comic actor Cobus Venter in the title role. This brand new and original text has been written by South Africa's own king of farce, Frans Swart, who will direct the show.
BWW Blog: On the Meaningful Recognition of Theatre for Young Audiences at South African Theatre Awards Ceremonies
by David Fick - April 19, 2016
How meaningful is the recognition of Theatre for Young Audiences at major South African theatre awards ceremonies such as the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards and the Naledi Theatre Awards>
LA BOHÈME IN DISTRICT SIX Coming to Cape Town for the Suidoosterfees
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2016
Giacomo Puccini's popular opera classic, LA BOHÈME, is once again coming to Cape Town, staged this time as LA BOHÈME IN DISTRICT SIX. Presented by the collaborative production company, Africa Arts, the show will run as part of the Suidoosterfees at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Revival Set for Cape Town And Johannesburg
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
VRG Theatrical is proud to announce that a new, upscale production of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE will be presented in Cape Town and Johannesburg from July to September 2016.
Busy Start to 2016 for Junkets - Junkets10Series Launch, 10th Birthday Celebration, Awards and More!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
It has been a busy couple of months for Junkets, with the independent publishing company recently holding the Junkets10Series launch along with its tenth birthday party, adding several new titles to its catalogue and celebrating its authors and compilers in awards ceremonies across the country.
It's SCrIBE Time - Entries Open for Prestigious Scriptwriting Competition
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
Entries for submissions for The Imbewu Trust's 2016 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition are now open. The deadline for submissions is 31 July.
UCT Drama Presents New Works Season with Plays by Neil McCarthy and Philip Rademeyer
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
After the success of 2015's Barney Simon Season, the UCT Drama Department will once again curate a season of plays from South Africa. The New Works Season sees senior students from the department take on two never-before-seen works by South African playwrights.
UCT Drama Showcases New Nadia Davids Play WHAT REMAINS at the Arena Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016
The UCT Drama Department, in collaboration with the Queen Mary University of London Drama Department and the Leverhulme Trust will showcase WHAT REMAINS by Nadia David, a new work-in-progress that will be directed by Jay Pather.
Join THE LOBENGULA STREET HARD COVER BOOK CLUB at the Rosebank Theatre in April and May
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016
The second in the trilogy of Nicholas Ellenbogen's plays based in Bulawayo is THE LOBENGULA STREET HARD COVER BOOK CLUB. This follows the production of THE BULAWAYO BOOGIE earlier this year. 
New Stand-up Comedy Show Sees Rob van Vuuren's Take On LIFE at the Baxter
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2016
LIFE, directed by Tara Notcutt, is the new stand-up comedy show from multi-award winning comedian Rob van Vuuren that will run at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio from the 3 to 28 May 2016.
WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT Disney on Ice Show Coming to Ticketpro Dome and GrandWest this Winter
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment is an action-packed ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled Disney stories that showcase many of the beloved characters from Disney's The Little Mermaid and Disney?Pixar's Cars and Toy Story 3,  along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Joining these cherished characters are the stars of Disney's Frozen.
Pierre van Heerden to Appear in BORDERLINE at Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016
Pierre van Heerden will appear in a seven-performance season of BORDERLINE at the Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre, a 55-minute musical comedy written and by Vanessa Harris.
AMAZA to Help Prepare Learners for Exams at the Artscape Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016
Cape Town learners will be highly prepared when stepping into the exam room in June, following the return of the Grade 11 and 12 isiXhosa set-work play, AMAZA, an Artscape youth development skills production at the Artscape Theatre.
Alan Committie Looks at LOVE FACTALLY at Theatre On The Bay
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016
Alan Committie is back in LOVE FACTUALLY, the show that Theatre on the Bay is billing as the perfect 'date-comedy' for 2016. The star of Rob Becker's DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN brings a brand new, hilarious exploration of the battle of the sexes - and the exes. 
Final Opportunity for South African Actors to Apply for Brett Goldin Bursary
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016
A final Goldin opportunity awaits two young South African actors between 20 and 30 years old as the Baxter calls for applications for auditions for the 2016 Brett Goldin Bursary.
Sensual New Cape Town City Ballet Season for Artscape
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016
With an all-time family favourite like COPPELIA plus a triple bill of exquisite neo-classical ballets by Ashley Killar in SHADES OF LOVE, Cape Town City Ballet's upcoming season promises to be an absolute feast for the senses.
Mongiwekhaya's I SEE YOU to Open at Fugard Studio in May
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2016
Hot off its premiere at The Royal Court, London and Market Theatre run, South African Mongiwekhaya's latest play, I See You will open at the Fugard Studio Theatre on May 5 and run until 28 May.
Lefra Productions to Host Mini-Festival at Roodeport Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2016
Lefra Productions will host a mini-festival at the Roodepoort Theatre with four top productions on stage from 12 April - 7 May.
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH to Play Artscape Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2016
Cape Town learners are set to get an enormous boost from this year's Artscape youth programme with the return of NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH to Artscape, directed by the playwright Dr John Kani. 
Six Performances Set of DICKENS – THE MASTER STORYTELLER for the Rosebank Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2016
DICKENS - THE MASTER STORYTELLER comes to South Africa from its run at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) for a run of six performances from 5 - 9 April at 20:00 nightly, with a matinee at 15:00 on 9 April.
Stand-Up Show UNTITLED Shimmies into Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2016
UNTITLED, an hour-long stand-up comedy show written and performed by Shimmy Isaacs, will play a 6-performance season the Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre this autumn.
Best of Zabalaza Production TIP-EX to Play Short April Season at the Baxter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2016
The Baxter's Best of the Zabalaza Theatre Festival production winner for 2016, Lauren Hannie's TIP-EX, will be staged at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio for a short season from 12 to 23 April at 7.30pm nightly, following its recent success at the annual festival.
Big Stars Set for Free Meat World Music Festival in Springs
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2016
Meat World at the Springs Market will once again hold a music festival, this time on 2 April from 09:00. The event is free, with big stars performing throughout the event and a Ford Figo up for grabs.

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