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GRANT AND SHAUN: A DOUBLE BILL OF DANCE at Baxter Flipside for Short Season from 9 April
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
In GRANT AND SHAUN: A DOUBLE BILL OF DANCE, Cape Town artists Grant van Ster and Shaun Oelf, two of the hottest young talents on the local dance and theatre scenes, take to the Baxter's Flipside stage for a short season, from 9 to 18 April, to perform a brand new work MOST HONEST MAN and their critically acclaimed THE ARCHITECTURE OF TEARS.
Foster and Allen End South African Tour at ABSA KKNK in Oudsthoorn on 7 April
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
The well known Irish Duo, Foster and Allen, are visiting South Africa from 27 March to 7 April 2015 with their GOLD AND SILVER DAYS WORLD TOUR.
Photo Flash: MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA is On Its Way to the ABSA KKNK
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
Lefra Productions is already well known for the laugh-out-loud farces that they present each year. This year's brand new farce is MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA, by Ray Cooney and his son, Michael, is one of London's West End's most successful farces.
BWW Reviews: Too Little Life in Matthew Wild's CABARET at the Fugard, Old Chum
by David Fick - April 02, 2015
The Fugard Theatre's production of CABARET begins with a perfectly realised moment of theatre. Before long, the magic of that moment wears off, and this production of the classic John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff musical begins to flounder in Matthew Wild's directionless staging of the piece.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN for Cape Town Over the Festive Season at the Artscape Opera House
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, another critically acclaimed award-winning production direct from London's West End, will be produced and presented in South Africa by Pieter Toerien at the Artscape Opera House and the Teatro at Montecasino between December 2015 and January 2016, immediately after its international tour to New Zealand, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Singapore.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Historic Return to South Africa after 17 Years Scheduled For September
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
The highly acclaimed New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most popular global dance companies, is planning an historic return to South Africa in September after 17 years with a robust schedule of 20 performances.
Call for Writers to Enter for 2015 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
Entries for submissions for The Imbewu Trust's 2015 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition are now open.
Foster and Allen Touch Down in South Africa and Launch GOLD AND SILVER DAYS World Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
The well-known Irish duo, Foster and Allen have arrived in South Africa, touching down at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday for the local leg of their GOLD AND SILVER DAYS World Tour.
THUMBELINA Ballet Returns for Easter Weekend Fun
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
After an enormously successful opening season last year, THUMBELINA, the ballet, returns to Artscape over the Easter weekend. Due to huge public demand, three exclusive performances have been scheduled in the Artscape Opera House, two on Sat 4 April and one on Sunday 5 April.
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT Plays Artscape Theatre Foyer, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2015
Beatrix Potter's delightful story for children, THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT will be at Artscape Theatre Foyer during the April Easter school holiday, presented by Stagecraft Drama Studio.
ANTHOLOGY: A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER at Alexander Bar Upstairs Theatre this April
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
ANTHOLOGY: A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER, an hour-long collection of short plays by Louis Viljoen, Nicholas Spagnoletti and Jon Keevy, will be on stage this April at the Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre.
Graham Weir's DEAD YELLOW SANDS for April Run at Alexander Bar Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
DEAD YELLOW SANDS, a one-man piece written and performed by Graham Weir under the direction of Bo Petersen, will make its bow on the stage of the Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre this April.
2015 African Artists In Residency Programme Awards Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2015
The Africa Centre is pleased to confirm the following 2014/2015 Artists in Residency (AIR) award laureates:
Second Edition of OOM SCHALK: FROM THE HEART to Make Kalk Bay Theatre Bow in March
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2015
The inimitable Oom Schalk Lourens, played by actor David Muller, returns his white rose to the deep south for a three week season of OOM SCHALK: FROM THE HEART 2 at the intimate Kalk Bay Theatre from 24 March.
The Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Winners Announced in Glamorous Artscape Opera House Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2015
The winners of the prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards were announced at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town on 15 March 2015.
INHERENT END Makes Cape Town Debut at Alexander Bar And Café's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2015
INHERENT END, a new solo show with Tamarin McGinley, directed by Kim Kerfoot and presented by the Instant Arts Collective, will premiere at the Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre tonight.
Foster and Allen to Bring GOLD AND SILVER DAYS WORLD TOUR to South Africa, Mar. 27-Apr. 7
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2015
The well-known Irish Duo, Foster and Allen will be visiting South Africa from 27 March to 7 April 2015 with their GOLD AND SILVER DAYS WORLD TOUR. They are well known internationally for their hits like, MAGGIE, WHEN YOU WERE SWEET SIXTEEN, EDELWEISS and DANNY BOY.
Photo Flash: YOU BET YOUR LIFE Opens at Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2015
Following a rave-reviewed debut at the 2014 National Arts Festival, the original South Africa's musical YOU BET YOUR LIFE! opened to a fabulous reception at the Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre last week. Scroll down for a first look at cast members David Fick, Amy Trout and Roland Perold in what Beverley Brommert of the Cape Argus has called 'a devilishly humorous night out'!
CABARET Opens Tonight at Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2015
Fugard Theatre Announces CABARET for March 2015 Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will proudly present John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff's scintillating, Tony award-winning musical CABARET in Cape Town next year. The team that brought the smash hit musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to life will once again team up to present a sensational production of one of Broadway's greatest musicals.
BWW Blogs: Reactions to the 50th Anniversary Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Nominations
by David Fick - March 08, 2015
The Fleur du Cap nominations are out! Here are some thoughts about the nominees in each of the categories.
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT to Play Artscape Theatre Foyer, Beginning March 28
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015
The Beatrix Potter's delightful story for children, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, will be at Artscape Theatre Foyer during the April Easter school holiday, presented by Stagecraft Drama Studio.
Improguise Present Annual Improv Festival at the Kalk Bay Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2015
Improguise, Cape Town's best and most loved improv group, currently performing every Monday night this year at the Galloway Theatre on the premises of the Waterfront Theatre School, will be returning to the Kalk Bay Theatre for another fabulous Improv Festival, from Tuesday 10 March to Sunday 15 March 2015.
Foster and Allen Tour South Africa with SILVER AND GOLD DAYS World Tour in March/April
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2015
Popular Irish duo Foster and Allen will appear live in South Africa this autumn when they tour the country with their SILVER AND GOLD DAYS world tour during March and April.
David Kramer's ORPHEUS IN AFRICA to Return in September by Popular Demand
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2015
After a sold out 'try out' season of David Kramer's ORPHEUS IN AFRICA that has played to capacity houses since opening earlier this month, the hit musical will return to the Fugard in September for the 2015 summer season.
March Opening for COCK at the Alexander Bar and Café's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2015
Mike Bartlett's drama, COCK, in a production directed by Paul Griffiths and starring Francis Chouler, Matt Newman, Melissa Haiden and James Skilton, comes to Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre this March. Winner of the 2010 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Bartlett's sharp, witty script takes a candid look at one mans sexuality and the difficulties that arise when faced with a whole new world of possibility.

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