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IsiXhosa Translation of IN THE WINGS - EZIMPIKWENI - to Explore Urban Xhosa Disability at the Zolani Centre by BWW News Desk
- September 17, 2015 EZIMPIKWENI, Sindiwe Magona's translation of Jared Kruger's acclaimed play, IN THE WINGS, will be presented by the award-winning Chaeli Campaign at the Zolani Centre in Nyanga. A play about about possibility, this production is another cutting edge piece of inclusive theatre brought to South African stages by the Nonprofit Organisations, with funding support from the National Lottery.
SOLDAAT and SATISFACTION INDEX Double Bill for Artscape Arena by BWW News Desk
- September 13, 2015 Artscape Theatre is set to present the much anticipated double bill of SOLDAAT and SATISFACTION INDEX, which forms part of New Voices Programme at the Artscape Arena.
GONE CAMPING Plays Alexander Upstairs from 14 - 19 September by BWW News Desk
- September 07, 2015 Jason Potgieter's new play, a light comedy going by the moniker GONE CAMPING, will play the Alexander Bar and Café's Upstairs Theatre this September. The 65-minute piece will be performed by Potgieter himself.
SUITS Star Gabriel Macht Visits SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the Baxter Theatre by BWW News Desk
- September 06, 2015 Taking in the sites and sounds of Cape Town, SUITS star Gabriel Macht, better known as Harvey Specter, was spotted snapping a photograph at the Baxter Theatre with actor Atandwa Kani after Kani's performance in SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD.
ORPHEUS IN AFRICA Returns to the Fugard Theatre in September by BWW News Desk
- August 31, 2015 ORPHEUS IN AFRICA, the Fugard Theatre production of David Kramer's brand new musical, will return to the Fugard Theatre from 22 September 2015 following its world premiere season there earlier this year.
YOU SUCK (AND OTHER INESCAPABLE TRUTHS) Extends Run at Alexander Bar Upstairs Theatre by BWW News Desk
- August 31, 2015 Following its three-day run earlier this month, YOU SUCK (AND OTHER INESCAPABLE TRUTHS) will return to the Alexander Bar Upstairs Theatre. Written and performed by Klara van Wyk, the 50-minute comedy is directed and designed by Francesco Nassimbeni, with costumes by Richard De Jager.
Marga van Rooy Ends Run in MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA at Carnival City by BWW News Desk
- August 31, 2015 The inimitable Marga van Rooy, who many South Africans know and love as Ella in the popular television series VETKOEKPALEIS, completed the return run of this year's highly successful farce from Lefra Productions, MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA, last night.
Alby Michaels Staging of Greg MacArthur's HORROR STORY to Bow at UJ's Con Cowan Theatre by BWW News Desk
- August 31, 2015 HORROR STORY, which premiered earlier this year on the Student Theatre platform at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, will make its Johannesburg bow at the University of Johannesburg's Con Cowan Theatre this September.
Marga van Rooy Back on Stage in MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA from Tonight, 27 August by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 The inimitable Marga van Rooy, who many South Africans know and love as Ella in the popular television series VETKOEKPALEIS, is back on stage in this year's highly successful farce from Lefra Productions, MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA. The production is back at Carnival City's Mardi Gras Theatre by popular request after the first run of the show completely sold out.
Photo Flash: Marga van Rooy Back on Stage in MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA by BWW News Desk
- August 24, 2015 The inimitable Marga van Rooy, who many South Africans know and love as Ella in the popular television series VETKOEKPALEIS, is back on stage in this year's highly successful farce from Lefra Productions, MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA. The production is back at Carnival City's Mardi Gras Theatre by popular request after the first run of the show completely sold out.
GISELLE Ballet Opens at Artscape in Cape Town Next Month by BWW News Desk
- August 21, 2015 The enchanting romantic ballet, GISELLE, opens at Artscape in Cape Town on Friday 25 September, featuring star dancers from the Royal Ballet in London and Cape Town City Ballet.
Alan Committie Set for Cape Town Opera's THE MERRY WIDOW OF MALAGAWI by BWW News Desk
- August 18, 2015 In a first for Cape Town Opera, leading stand-up comedian Alan Committie takes to the Opera House stage in THE MERRY WIDOW OF MALAGAWI, which premieres at Artscape on 5 September 2015 and runs until 12 September. Tickets are available at Computicket.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Coming to South Africa Next Month by BWW News Desk
- August 04, 2015 The highly acclaimed New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most popular global modern dance companies, returns to South Africa in September after 17 years with 13 performances in Johannesburg at the Teatro at Montecasino from Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 13 September 2015 and 7 shows in Cape Town at Artscape, from 16 to 20 September 2015. Tickets are on sale at Computicket.
Montecasino Launches Hospitality and Show & Stay Packages for Jonathan Roxmouth's FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS Concerts by BWW News Desk
- August 03, 2015 As previously announced on BroadwayWorld, the multi-award winning star of local theatre, Jonathan Roxmouth will perform three concerts entitled FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS, featuring a variety of hits from internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End musicals at the Teatro at Montecasino. To complement this rare weekend of musical theatre extravagance Montecasino has arranged an exciting selection of hospitality and 'show and stay' packages for visitors and corporate clients.
Iconic Musical Thriller SWEENEY TODD to Play Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre by BWW News Desk
- August 03, 2015 Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre will play host to Steven Stead's production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical thriller, which first premiered on Broadway in 1979.
Engelbert Humperdinck Returning to South Africa in November by BWW News Desk
- July 28, 2015 His name comes from the 1911, century Austrian composer who wrote HANSEL AND GRETL. His voice comes from heaven, and he has been a legend in the international music industry for more than forty years, with over 150 million records sold. He has a global fan base of millions. He is Engelbert Humperdinck.
Alexander Bar Upstairs Theatre Hosts Brand New ANTHOLOGY - 'ANTI-MATTER' by BWW News Desk
- July 27, 2015 ANTHOLOGY: ANTI-MATTER, a selection of new short plays based on a the theme indicated in the title, will premiere at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre this August. Written by Louis Viljoen, Joanna Evans and Jon Keevy, the plays will star Andrew Laubscher and Brendon Daniels, with Greg Karvellas at the helm.
JAMES GRACE: GUITAR HERO to Rescue Audiences from Cold Winter Nights at the Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- July 27, 2015 JAMES GRACE: GUITAR HERO is all set to rescue audiences from Cape Town's cold winter nights at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre. An hour of live music, created, written and performed by James Grace, JAMES GRACE: GUITAR HERO will have two performances only at the Mother City's most initimate theatre venue.