Lefra Productions Boasts Six Productions at 2014's Clover Aardklop Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
Lefra Productions is bringing six of its top productions of this year to the Clover Aardklop National Arts Festival. In a first for the festival, Lefra Productions will have the full use of the Totius Hall on the PUK campus.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
Lefra Productions is bringing six of its top productions of this year to the Clover Aardklop National Arts Festival. In a first for the festival, Lefra Productions will have the full use of the Totius Hall on the PUK campus.
New Children's Ballet THUMBELINA Opens at Artscape on 24 October
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
A brand new children's ballet, THUMBELINA, based on the enchanting fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, opens on Friday 24 October at Artscape in Cape Town.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
A brand new children's ballet, THUMBELINA, based on the enchanting fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, opens on Friday 24 October at Artscape in Cape Town.
The Vengaboys to Visit South Africa in December 2014
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
The European Super Group, The Vengaboys, will be visiting South Africa in December for four shows only through the country.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
The European Super Group, The Vengaboys, will be visiting South Africa in December for four shows only through the country.
Country Superstar Juanita du Plessis Comments on her COUNTRY LEGENDS AND FRIENDS Appearance
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
Afrikaans music superstar, Juanita du Plessis, who just released a double country album, NASHVILLE, was one of the top attractions at this year's COUNTRY LEGENDS AND FRIENDS concert, which took place at Carnival City's Big Top Arena last Saturday.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
Afrikaans music superstar, Juanita du Plessis, who just released a double country album, NASHVILLE, was one of the top attractions at this year's COUNTRY LEGENDS AND FRIENDS concert, which took place at Carnival City's Big Top Arena last Saturday.
Badilisha, World's Largest African Poetry Archive, Now Mobile Enabled
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
To support the relevance of the African perspective, Badilisha Poetry X-Change has now made the poetic voices of Africa accessible via smart and feature phones on the Badilisha Poetry website.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
To support the relevance of the African perspective, Badilisha Poetry X-Change has now made the poetic voices of Africa accessible via smart and feature phones on the Badilisha Poetry website.
BWW Reviews: Hyland's Evocative Staging of WOUNDS TO THE FACE a Perfect Choice for Student Theatre
by David Fick - October 06, 2014
As a play text, WOUNDS TO THE FACE is perhaps not as brutal an onslaught on audience reception as some of Howard Barker's other plays, but this production by the University of Cape Town's Drama Department certainly does reveal how challenging the piece is to realise as theatre, especially for young actors who can take away a great deal from engaging with a piece like this.
by David Fick - October 06, 2014
As a play text, WOUNDS TO THE FACE is perhaps not as brutal an onslaught on audience reception as some of Howard Barker's other plays, but this production by the University of Cape Town's Drama Department certainly does reveal how challenging the piece is to realise as theatre, especially for young actors who can take away a great deal from engaging with a piece like this.
Special Report: Grammy Winner Miri Ben-Ari Responds to Cancellation of Noble Peace Laureates' World Summit
by David Fick - October 03, 2014
Grammy award-winning violinist, producer and humanitarian Miri Ben-Ari has released a statement in response to the announcement that the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in South Africa has been cancelled.
by David Fick - October 03, 2014
Grammy award-winning violinist, producer and humanitarian Miri Ben-Ari has released a statement in response to the announcement that the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in South Africa has been cancelled.
COUNTRY LEGENDS AND FRIENDS at Carnival City's Big Top Arena
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
The long-awaited return of Lefra Productions' COUNTRY LEGENDS AND FRIENDS to Carnival City's Big Top Arena has been confirmed for Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 20:00 and brings together an unrivalled gathering of the legends of South African country music and a new generation of country singers in one of the largest country shows ever!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
The long-awaited return of Lefra Productions' COUNTRY LEGENDS AND FRIENDS to Carnival City's Big Top Arena has been confirmed for Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 20:00 and brings together an unrivalled gathering of the legends of South African country music and a new generation of country singers in one of the largest country shows ever!
Junkets Publisher Launches Publication of Duncan Buwalda's HINTERLAND
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
Junkets Publisher is pleased to announce the publication of the twenty-eighth title in their Playscript Series, Duncan Buwalda's HINTERLAND.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
Junkets Publisher is pleased to announce the publication of the twenty-eighth title in their Playscript Series, Duncan Buwalda's HINTERLAND.
BLITHE SPIRIT Plays Studio G14 at Stadium On Main
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
Play Club, Cape Town's Book Club for Theatre Lovers, will host the second annual Halloween edition with a reading of Noel Coward's 'unworldly comedy', BLITHE SPIRIT.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
Play Club, Cape Town's Book Club for Theatre Lovers, will host the second annual Halloween edition with a reading of Noel Coward's 'unworldly comedy', BLITHE SPIRIT.
SILENT VOICE at Baxter Golden Arrow Studio from 13 October
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
Straight from its success at the 2014 Edinburgh Assembly Fringe Festival, Aubrey Sekhabi's high-octane, gripping thriller SILENT VOICE, featuring a stellar cast, will have audiences riveted to their seats at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio this October.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
Straight from its success at the 2014 Edinburgh Assembly Fringe Festival, Aubrey Sekhabi's high-octane, gripping thriller SILENT VOICE, featuring a stellar cast, will have audiences riveted to their seats at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio this October.
Junkets Launches Thundafund Campaign for AFRICAN FOLKTALES ONSTAGE
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2014
Junkets is committed to publishing two volumes of AFRICAN FOLKTALES ONSTAGE!: PLAYS FOR PRE-TEENS. Having received a grant of R10 000 from the Distell Foundation, the company - which has developed a reputation as the leading independent publisher of new South African plays - is looking for help to produce the two high-quality, low-cost books, and print enough books to distribute free copies to under-resourced schools. To this end, Junkets has launched a Thundafund crowd-funding campaign that will last until 15 November.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2014
Junkets is committed to publishing two volumes of AFRICAN FOLKTALES ONSTAGE!: PLAYS FOR PRE-TEENS. Having received a grant of R10 000 from the Distell Foundation, the company - which has developed a reputation as the leading independent publisher of new South African plays - is looking for help to produce the two high-quality, low-cost books, and print enough books to distribute free copies to under-resourced schools. To this end, Junkets has launched a Thundafund crowd-funding campaign that will last until 15 November.
UCT Drama Stages Howard Barker's WOUNDS TO THE FACE, Now thru 7 Oct
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2014
The University of Cape Town's Drama Department will present a production of Howard Barker's WOUNDS TO THE FACE, directed by Geoffrey Hyland, who recently directed a highly acclaimed production of the same playwright's SLOWLY.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2014
The University of Cape Town's Drama Department will present a production of Howard Barker's WOUNDS TO THE FACE, directed by Geoffrey Hyland, who recently directed a highly acclaimed production of the same playwright's SLOWLY.
Grammy Winner Miri Ben-Ari to Headline 14th World Summit of Noble Peace Laureates, Oct 13
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
Grammy award-winning violinist, producer and humanitarian Miri Ben-Ari will headline a special invite only concert opening the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates at Cape Town City Hall on October 13th.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
Grammy award-winning violinist, producer and humanitarian Miri Ben-Ari will headline a special invite only concert opening the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates at Cape Town City Hall on October 13th.
Cape Town Fringe in Full Swing until Sunday at Alexander Bar
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
The Cape Town Fringe is in full swing and has passed the halfway mark, with audiences enjoying the vibe at the Cape Town City Hall and at satellite venues like the Alexander Bar, Cafe and Theatre over the past week. Many treats are still in store for Capetonian theatre lovers before the curtain falls on this year's Cape Town Fring on Sunday. The following shows will all be brightening up the stage Alexander Upstairs Theatre, which will celebrates its second anniversary very soon with a special show and party.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
The Cape Town Fringe is in full swing and has passed the halfway mark, with audiences enjoying the vibe at the Cape Town City Hall and at satellite venues like the Alexander Bar, Cafe and Theatre over the past week. Many treats are still in store for Capetonian theatre lovers before the curtain falls on this year's Cape Town Fring on Sunday. The following shows will all be brightening up the stage Alexander Upstairs Theatre, which will celebrates its second anniversary very soon with a special show and party.
Third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition Nurtures SA Playwrights, Now thru 4 Oct
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2014
The third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition has given five local playwrights a chance to develop their work, with three grand prizes to be won when their plays are staged at the Cape Town Fringe Festival this week. The top entries for this annual competition will have their plays presented at nightly staged readings, with a professional director and cast, from today, 30 September to 3 October at the Garrick Theatre in the Waterfront Theatre School, with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony on 4 October. Each night will be hosted by a prominent member of the theatre community.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2014
The third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition has given five local playwrights a chance to develop their work, with three grand prizes to be won when their plays are staged at the Cape Town Fringe Festival this week. The top entries for this annual competition will have their plays presented at nightly staged readings, with a professional director and cast, from today, 30 September to 3 October at the Garrick Theatre in the Waterfront Theatre School, with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony on 4 October. Each night will be hosted by a prominent member of the theatre community.
BWW Reviews: Visually Arresting PIET SE OPTELGOED a Mesmerising and Perplexing Experience
by David Fick - September 29, 2014
There is a great deal going on in the mind-scape that is PIET SE OPTELGOED. A piece of theatre that defies labels, it could be described as post-modern feminist visual theatre of the absurd.
by David Fick - September 29, 2014
There is a great deal going on in the mind-scape that is PIET SE OPTELGOED. A piece of theatre that defies labels, it could be described as post-modern feminist visual theatre of the absurd.
Third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition Nurtures SA Playwrights, 30 Sept - 4 Oct
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2014
The third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition has given five local playwrights a chance to develop their work, with three grand prizes to be won when their plays are staged at the Cape Town Fringe Festival this week. The top entries for this annual competition will have their plays presented at nightly staged readings, with a professional director and cast, from 30 September to 3 October at the Garrick Theatre in the Waterfront Theatre School, with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony on 4 October. Each night will be hosted by a prominent member of the theatre community.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2014
The third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition has given five local playwrights a chance to develop their work, with three grand prizes to be won when their plays are staged at the Cape Town Fringe Festival this week. The top entries for this annual competition will have their plays presented at nightly staged readings, with a professional director and cast, from 30 September to 3 October at the Garrick Theatre in the Waterfront Theatre School, with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony on 4 October. Each night will be hosted by a prominent member of the theatre community.
Popular SA Actor Hennie Smit of MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU Seriously Ill - but Stable
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014
Hennie Smit, the very popular South African actor and singer who is best known for playing the role of Bertie in EGOLI and who was recently playing the role of Deda in the Lefra Productions farce MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU, was admitted to hospital two weeks ago with double pneumonia, asthma and a fractured rib. Unfortunately, the fractured rib perforated his lung last week, which has resulted in further complications.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014
Hennie Smit, the very popular South African actor and singer who is best known for playing the role of Bertie in EGOLI and who was recently playing the role of Deda in the Lefra Productions farce MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU, was admitted to hospital two weeks ago with double pneumonia, asthma and a fractured rib. Unfortunately, the fractured rib perforated his lung last week, which has resulted in further complications.
DIRTY WORDS to Play Kalk Bay Theatre, 7-19 October
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
Dirty Words, the deliciously clever and delightfully naughty smash hit, runs at Kalk Bay Theatre from 7 to 19 October.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
Dirty Words, the deliciously clever and delightfully naughty smash hit, runs at Kalk Bay Theatre from 7 to 19 October.
Marc Lottering to Bring THIS IS CAPTAIN LOTTERING SPEAKING to Jozi and the Mother City
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
After a sensational season at the Baxter Main Theatre earlier this month, top comedian Marc Lottering will be bringing his hit show THIS IS CAPTAIN LOTTERING SPEAKING back to the Mother City for consecutive runs at two of Cape Town's most iconic performance venues, Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay and the Baxter Concert Hall in Rondebosch, between November and January, following an October run at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre and Studio in Johannesburg.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
After a sensational season at the Baxter Main Theatre earlier this month, top comedian Marc Lottering will be bringing his hit show THIS IS CAPTAIN LOTTERING SPEAKING back to the Mother City for consecutive runs at two of Cape Town's most iconic performance venues, Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay and the Baxter Concert Hall in Rondebosch, between November and January, following an October run at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre and Studio in Johannesburg.
THE GARAGE SALE to Play Artscape Arena from 2 October
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
THE GARAGE SALE, part of Artscape's annual Spring Drama Season, opens on 2 October for a limited run at the Artscape Arena Theatre. Written by Rafiek Mammon and directed by Tara Notcutt, THE GARAGE SALE was presented as a Showcase production at the 2013 Artscape Spring Drama Season.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
THE GARAGE SALE, part of Artscape's annual Spring Drama Season, opens on 2 October for a limited run at the Artscape Arena Theatre. Written by Rafiek Mammon and directed by Tara Notcutt, THE GARAGE SALE was presented as a Showcase production at the 2013 Artscape Spring Drama Season.
DANCERS LOVE DOGS Set for Artscape on 4 October
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
DANCERS LOVE DOGS takes place this year on Saturday 4 October at 8pm at the Artscape Opera House, presented by Brigitte Reeve-Taylor and performed by top dancers and entertainers volunteering their time and talent to raise funds for animal sterilisation in the Western Cape.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
DANCERS LOVE DOGS takes place this year on Saturday 4 October at 8pm at the Artscape Opera House, presented by Brigitte Reeve-Taylor and performed by top dancers and entertainers volunteering their time and talent to raise funds for animal sterilisation in the Western Cape.
Artscape's Heritage Festival Presents Theatre, Music, Dance and Poetry, Now thru Sept 30
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
Multicultural theatre, music, dance and poetry productions are set to engage audiences in a celebration of South Africa's rich heritage at the Artscape Theatre. With South Africa's annual Heritage Day taking place today 24 September, The Artscape Heritage Festival will present a series of productions until 30 September that reflect on South Africa's history, the struggle for freedom, the pros and cons of life in the 'new' South Africa and the Rainbow Nation's rich cultural diversity.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
Multicultural theatre, music, dance and poetry productions are set to engage audiences in a celebration of South Africa's rich heritage at the Artscape Theatre. With South Africa's annual Heritage Day taking place today 24 September, The Artscape Heritage Festival will present a series of productions until 30 September that reflect on South Africa's history, the struggle for freedom, the pros and cons of life in the 'new' South Africa and the Rainbow Nation's rich cultural diversity.
BWW Reviews: ...MISKIEN a Courageous, Meaningful and Transcendent Work of Art
by David Fick - September 23, 2014
…MISKIEN was the debut production of The Pink Couch, the company founded by Tara Notcutt, Albert Pretorius, Gideon Lombard and Mat Lewis. Written by Notcutt, Pretorius and Lombard, it was a landmark production for the fledgling theatre-makers and toured the festival circuit, locally and internationally, drawing audiences into the world of Cormac and Layton, two characters that feel like they have stepped out of your life and onto the stage.
by David Fick - September 23, 2014
…MISKIEN was the debut production of The Pink Couch, the company founded by Tara Notcutt, Albert Pretorius, Gideon Lombard and Mat Lewis. Written by Notcutt, Pretorius and Lombard, it was a landmark production for the fledgling theatre-makers and toured the festival circuit, locally and internationally, drawing audiences into the world of Cormac and Layton, two characters that feel like they have stepped out of your life and onto the stage.
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