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2015 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards Update - SHREK, ROCKY HORROR in Lead! by BWW Special Coverage
- December 11, 2015 Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld South Africa Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and voting runs through December 31.
Jazzart Dance Theatre Presents TIME at Artscape This Week by BWW News Desk
- December 10, 2015 Jazzart Dance Theatre, in association with Artscape, will presents their first year trainee programme performance, TIME, this December in the Artscape's Arena.
Africa Centre Announces 2015 Artists in Residency Shortlist by BWW News Desk
- December 09, 2015 The Africa Centre is proud to announce the names of 68 of the continent's most provocative, innovative and socially engaged artists shortlisted for our 2015 Artists In Residency (AIR) Programme.
Marlene le Roux Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Artscape Theatre Centre by BWW News Desk
- December 09, 2015 History has been made as Marlene le Roux takes on the challenging role of Chief Executive Officer of the Artscape Theatre Centre. She is the first woman and black person to fill this role since its inception in 1971.
BANGALORY'S BACK at the Baxter Theatre From Today by BWW News Desk
- December 09, 2015 After decades of directing award-winning productions, the much-loved and respected Janice Honeyman returns to the stage to recreate the magic of storytelling in her production of BANGALORY'S BACK at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio.
Artscape to Revive Fred Abrahamse's OTHELLO Production at Maynardville in 2016 by BWW News Desk
- December 08, 2015 Having staged Shakespeare's plays for over a decade, Artscape has selected to revive 2015 production of OTHELLO, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, only the second time in Maynardville's 60 year history that a production has been revived.
Imperial Ice Stars' Breathtaking New SWAN LAKE ON ICE Begins Tonight by BWW News Desk
- December 03, 2015 The countdown to the South African opening of The Imperial Ice Stars' dynamic new interpretation of its award-winning masterpiece, SWAN LAKE ON ICE, is over. The world's premier theatrical ice skating company begins their limited season at Johannesburg's Teatro at Montecasino before moving to Cape Town for a run at the Artscape Opera House. The acclaimed production is part of a world tour celebrating the company's tenth anniversary.
Fugard Theatre to Present Musical Tribute DISTRICT SIX – KANALA in 2016 by BWW News Desk
- December 02, 2015 Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will present a musical tribute - DISTRICT SIX - KANALA, created and directed by David Kramer - to mark the 50th anniversary of the destruction of District Six.
Mary J. Blige Joins BET Experience Africa Lineup by BWW News Desk
- November 27, 2015 Multi-Grammy award winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige is to raise the roof with a trademark heartfelt performance at the BET Experience Africa at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on 12 December.
Homegrown Opera for Local Voices in Cape Town Opera's FOUR:30 at the Artscape Theatre by BWW News Desk
- November 25, 2015 Cape Town Opera's FOUR:30, presented in collaboration with UCT Opera School, pairs up four notable South African composers with four acclaimed writers to create half hour works that are powerful and innovative, telling contemporary African stories in imaginative new ways.
THE NUTCRACKER Coming to Cape Town for Two Week Season, Starting 15 December by BWW News Desk
- November 24, 2015 The world's favourite Christmas ballet, THE NUTCRACKER, is coming to Cape Town this festive season. Presented by the Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB), the beloved fairytale ballet will open at the Artscape Theatre on 15 December and run until 24 December, culminating in the company's hugely popular annual 'Fairy Parade'.
POP-UP TALES to Play The Galloway Theatre by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2015 This December holiday, at The Galloway Theatre, Tangible Productions brings you POP-UP TALES, an interactive and improvised storytelling show for children. POP-UP TALES is a unique and fresh take on storytelling, where children get to decide the who, what and where of their own fun-filled adventure.
A Quartet of Nominations for the Baxter Theatre in the 2015 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards by BWW News Desk
- November 16, 2015 Four productions that have played the Baxter Theatre have received nominations for the 2015 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards. The reader-submitted nominations honour productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015, with the public voting period for the winners running through 31 December.
Homegrown Opera for Local Voices in Cape Town Opera's FOUR:30 at the Artscape Theatre by BWW News Desk
- November 16, 2015 Cape Town Opera's FOUR:30, presented in collaboration with UCT Opera School, pairs up four notable South African composers with four acclaimed writers to create half hour works that are powerful and innovative, telling contemporary African stories in imaginative new ways.
Jazzart Dance Theatre to Present TIME at Artscape, Dec 10-12 by BWW News Desk
- November 13, 2015 Jazzart Dance Theatre, in association with Artscape, will presents their first year trainee programme performance, TIME, this December in the Artscape's Arena.
Meet the Cast of Michael Gow's SWEET PHOEBE at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre by BWW News Desk
- November 13, 2015 The Cape Town premiere of Page to Stage Productions will present Michael Gow's award-winning SWEET PHOEBE at the Alexander Bar and Café's Upstairs Theatre this month. Genna Galloway will take on the role that launched the international career of Oscar-winner Cate Blanchet alongside popular actor, Matt Newman.
BANGALORY'S BACK at the Baxter Theatre This Summer by BWW News Desk
- November 13, 2015 After decades of directing award-winning productions, the much-loved and respected Janice Honeyman returns to the stage to recreate the magic of storytelling in her production of BANGALORY'S BACK at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio.
Major Ballet Luminaries to Judge South African International Ballet Competition at Artscape Opera House by BWW News Desk
- November 13, 2015 Dirk Badenhorst, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC) has announced that the fifth SAIBC will take place from 22 to 28 February 2016, at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town. The closing date for entries is 1 February 2016.