GOING GOODING Begins Tonight in Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
If you looked forward to 'Squad Cars' as the height of the week's entertainment; knew what the next best thing to a Lexington was; reckoned that 'rugby, braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet' should be the national anthem; smaaked the cigarette commercials before the film more than the film itself; thought BJ was a cool name for a Prime Minister; skeemed Scope was good literature; and, set your watch to the 'beep - beep - beep' of the English Service News bulletin... then you will be familiar with the golden voice of Malcom Gooding, soon to appear on stage in Cape Town at the Kalk Bay Theatre in his popular show, GOING GOODING.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
If you looked forward to 'Squad Cars' as the height of the week's entertainment; knew what the next best thing to a Lexington was; reckoned that 'rugby, braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet' should be the national anthem; smaaked the cigarette commercials before the film more than the film itself; thought BJ was a cool name for a Prime Minister; skeemed Scope was good literature; and, set your watch to the 'beep - beep - beep' of the English Service News bulletin... then you will be familiar with the golden voice of Malcom Gooding, soon to appear on stage in Cape Town at the Kalk Bay Theatre in his popular show, GOING GOODING.
BWW Reviews: OLD KIT BAG a Good Old-Fashioned Great Night Out
by David Fick - September 22, 2014
OLD KIT BAG is a small show with a big heart, paying tribute to the power that music has to bring people together in times of trouble. It is a good old-fashioned great night out.
by David Fick - September 22, 2014
OLD KIT BAG is a small show with a big heart, paying tribute to the power that music has to bring people together in times of trouble. It is a good old-fashioned great night out.
Artscape's Heritage Festival Presents Theatre, Music, Dance and Poetry Sept. 24-30
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 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 on 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 21, 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 on 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: Engaging and Challenging THE VERTICAL HOUR a Meaty Theatrical Dish
by David Fick - September 21, 2014
Whichever way you look at it, THE VERTICAL HOUR is an engaging and challenging play. Hare has given directors and actors the ingredients of a meaty theatrical dish, and audiences a great deal to digest.
by David Fick - September 21, 2014
Whichever way you look at it, THE VERTICAL HOUR is an engaging and challenging play. Hare has given directors and actors the ingredients of a meaty theatrical dish, and audiences a great deal to digest.
UCT Drama to Stage Howard Barker's WOUNDS TO THE FACE, 2-7 October
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 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 - September 17, 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.
GOING GOODING Begins 23 September in Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
If you looked forward to 'Squad Cars' as the height of the week's entertainment; knew what the next best thing to a Lexington was; reckoned that 'rugby, braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet' should be the national anthem; smaaked the cigarette commercials before the film more than the film itself; thought BJ was a cool name for a Prime Minister; skeemed Scope was good literature; and, set your watch to the 'beep - beep - beep' of the English Service News bulletin... then you will be familiar with the golden voice of Malcom Gooding, soon to appear on stage in Cape Town at the Kalk Bay Theatre in his popular show, GOING GOODING.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
If you looked forward to 'Squad Cars' as the height of the week's entertainment; knew what the next best thing to a Lexington was; reckoned that 'rugby, braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet' should be the national anthem; smaaked the cigarette commercials before the film more than the film itself; thought BJ was a cool name for a Prime Minister; skeemed Scope was good literature; and, set your watch to the 'beep - beep - beep' of the English Service News bulletin... then you will be familiar with the golden voice of Malcom Gooding, soon to appear on stage in Cape Town at the Kalk Bay Theatre in his popular show, GOING GOODING.
Cape Consort to Bring VENUS AND ADONIS to Fugard Studio Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
Following the success of the first three parts of the its highly popular Monteverdi Project, the Cape Consort returns to the Fugard Studio in October with the fourth part of this series, a presentation of the earliest surviving English opera, John Blow's VENUS AND ADONIS. Repeat performances take place on three consecutive Sunday evenings (3, 12 and 19 October) at 18h00 in the exquisite Sigrid Rausing Studio of the Fugard Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
Following the success of the first three parts of the its highly popular Monteverdi Project, the Cape Consort returns to the Fugard Studio in October with the fourth part of this series, a presentation of the earliest surviving English opera, John Blow's VENUS AND ADONIS. Repeat performances take place on three consecutive Sunday evenings (3, 12 and 19 October) at 18h00 in the exquisite Sigrid Rausing Studio of the Fugard Theatre.
OLD KIT BAG Plays Rosebank Theatre, Now thru 18 October
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
It is the closing months of the First World War. The end is in sight, but the troops are being battered at the front. Morale is low having lost many brothers, but spirits are starting to rise after the arrival of the Americans into the trenches. In an effort to keep chins up, The Back to Front Players of the Royal Medical Army Corps are putting on a concert at the Medical Battalion in St. Julien, to come together for merrymaking during this brief hiatus from battle - a slither of joy and excitement before the darkness of war returns.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
It is the closing months of the First World War. The end is in sight, but the troops are being battered at the front. Morale is low having lost many brothers, but spirits are starting to rise after the arrival of the Americans into the trenches. In an effort to keep chins up, The Back to Front Players of the Royal Medical Army Corps are putting on a concert at the Medical Battalion in St. Julien, to come together for merrymaking during this brief hiatus from battle - a slither of joy and excitement before the darkness of war returns.
Artscape Spring Drama Season Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2014
This year sees the tenth anniversary of Artscape's annual Spring Drama Season, which runs from October to November 2014 featuring four diverse plays and two showcases at the Artscape Arena Theatre. The season forms part of the Artscape's New Writing Programme, which is devoted to the professional writing and production of new South African plays.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2014
This year sees the tenth anniversary of Artscape's annual Spring Drama Season, which runs from October to November 2014 featuring four diverse plays and two showcases at the Artscape Arena Theatre. The season forms part of the Artscape's New Writing Programme, which is devoted to the professional writing and production of new South African plays.
Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award Winner PIET SE OPTELGOED for Mother City Run
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2014
DonkerDonkie, in association with A Conspiracy of Clowns and Rhodes Drama, will tour Liezl de Kock's PIET SE OPTELGOED to the inaugural Cape Town Fringe Festival this year. PIET SE OPTELGOED won a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at this year's National Arts Festival and has been invited to the 2015 Amsterdam Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2014
DonkerDonkie, in association with A Conspiracy of Clowns and Rhodes Drama, will tour Liezl de Kock's PIET SE OPTELGOED to the inaugural Cape Town Fringe Festival this year. PIET SE OPTELGOED won a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at this year's National Arts Festival and has been invited to the 2015 Amsterdam Fringe Festival.
Powerhouse Creative Trio to Ignite Cape Town Fringe with CRAZY IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2014
Cape Town is in for a treat when a powerhouse creative trio presents the local premiere of CRAZY IN LOVE at the inaugural Cape Town Fringe Festival this year. Theatre legend Andrew Buckland and multiple-award winning visual theatre innovators, Rob Murray and Liezl de Kock, bring this Standard Bank Ovation Award winner to the Mother City for only six performances. Devised and performed by the inspirational pairing of Buckland and de Kock, the production is directed by Murray, with design by Jayne Batzofin.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2014
Cape Town is in for a treat when a powerhouse creative trio presents the local premiere of CRAZY IN LOVE at the inaugural Cape Town Fringe Festival this year. Theatre legend Andrew Buckland and multiple-award winning visual theatre innovators, Rob Murray and Liezl de Kock, bring this Standard Bank Ovation Award winner to the Mother City for only six performances. Devised and performed by the inspirational pairing of Buckland and de Kock, the production is directed by Murray, with design by Jayne Batzofin.
Photo Flash: Three Baxter-Zabalaza Collaborations on Stage at Inaugural Cape Town Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2014
Three dynamically different award-winning productions from the Baxter Theatre Centre and the Zabalaza Theatre Festival will be showcased at this year's inaugural Cape Town Fringe Festival from 27 September to 4 October with three performances each. The highly acclaimed THE CHAMPION and the hit production SECRET FLAMES will both be seen at the Galloway Theatre, while WORST OF BOTH WORLDS will be performed at City Hall 3.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2014
Three dynamically different award-winning productions from the Baxter Theatre Centre and the Zabalaza Theatre Festival will be showcased at this year's inaugural Cape Town Fringe Festival from 27 September to 4 October with three performances each. The highly acclaimed THE CHAMPION and the hit production SECRET FLAMES will both be seen at the Galloway Theatre, while WORST OF BOTH WORLDS will be performed at City Hall 3.
BWW Reviews: Meditative STRUCK SILENT Captures the Sense of Aging, But Not Its Economics
by David Fick - September 13, 2014
With its alternative creative springboard, STRUCK SILENT captures a sense of what it means to be an aging person in a modern society, but the piece never fully distils its inspirations into a thesis that confronts, challenges or moves the audience in the moment of performance.
by David Fick - September 13, 2014
With its alternative creative springboard, STRUCK SILENT captures a sense of what it means to be an aging person in a modern society, but the piece never fully distils its inspirations into a thesis that confronts, challenges or moves the audience in the moment of performance.
David Krakauer to Perform as Part of Nederburg Concert Series, 28 September
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2014
On Sunday 28 September, the historic Nederburg Manor House in Paarl will come alive with the melodious sounds of the clarinet when world-famous virtuoso, David Krakauer, accompanied by foremost pianist, Kathleen Tagg, takes his bow on the Nederburg stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2014
On Sunday 28 September, the historic Nederburg Manor House in Paarl will come alive with the melodious sounds of the clarinet when world-famous virtuoso, David Krakauer, accompanied by foremost pianist, Kathleen Tagg, takes his bow on the Nederburg stage.
GROET DIE GROTMAN Launches Eastern Cape Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2014
Men won't mow the lawn. Women are always cleaning. Couldn't he rather…? Why can't she just..? Does he not..? If she would only... WAIT! Before this turns into a wrestling match, couples should consider attending a performance of GROET DIE GROTMAN! Rob Becker's highly successful comedy, DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, presented in Afrikaans as GROET DIE GROTMAN, is back on tour and will visit the Eastern Cape one last time from 12 September!
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2014
Men won't mow the lawn. Women are always cleaning. Couldn't he rather…? Why can't she just..? Does he not..? If she would only... WAIT! Before this turns into a wrestling match, couples should consider attending a performance of GROET DIE GROTMAN! Rob Becker's highly successful comedy, DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, presented in Afrikaans as GROET DIE GROTMAN, is back on tour and will visit the Eastern Cape one last time from 12 September!
Cape Town Opera to Present THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, 18-26 October
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
Cape Town Opera will present a new production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's comic masterpiece of impetuous love, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (LE NOZZE DI FIGARO) in the Opera House at Artscape from 18 to 26 October 2014. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of acclaimed conductor, Maestro Jeremy Silver will accompany this production's talented cast.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
Cape Town Opera will present a new production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's comic masterpiece of impetuous love, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (LE NOZZE DI FIGARO) in the Opera House at Artscape from 18 to 26 October 2014. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of acclaimed conductor, Maestro Jeremy Silver will accompany this production's talented cast.
BWW Reviews: Abrahamse & Meyer's ONE ARM a Winning Adaptation of Tennessee Williams Short Story
by David Fick - September 06, 2014
Abrahamse & Meyer Productions are back at the Artscape Arena with ONE ARM, the company's latest exploration of the work of Tennessee Williams and the first of which is a new adaptation of a non-theatrical work by the iconic playwright and author.
by David Fick - September 06, 2014
Abrahamse & Meyer Productions are back at the Artscape Arena with ONE ARM, the company's latest exploration of the work of Tennessee Williams and the first of which is a new adaptation of a non-theatrical work by the iconic playwright and author.
BWW Reviews: Deep Fried Man Lifts Mediocre FUNNIER THAN THEM at the Fugard
by David Fick - September 05, 2014
A good friend of mine often says that stand-up comedy is one of those things that cannot be mediocre. Due to the technicality that the show consists of a line-up of three comics, FUNNIER THAN THEM bucks the trend and manages to be a thoroughly mediocre affair.
by David Fick - September 05, 2014
A good friend of mine often says that stand-up comedy is one of those things that cannot be mediocre. Due to the technicality that the show consists of a line-up of three comics, FUNNIER THAN THEM bucks the trend and manages to be a thoroughly mediocre affair.
STRUCK SILENT Coming to Baxter Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2014
STRUCK SILENT, the second dynamic collaboration between the Baxter Theatre Centre and Sweden's Scenkonst Sormland will be performed at the Baxter Flipside for one week only.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2014
STRUCK SILENT, the second dynamic collaboration between the Baxter Theatre Centre and Sweden's Scenkonst Sormland will be performed at the Baxter Flipside for one week only.
OLD KIT BAG to Play Rosebank Theatre, 17 September - 18 October
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
It is the closing months of the First World War. The end is in sight, but the troops are being battered at the front. Morale is low having lost many brothers, but spirits are starting to rise after the arrival of the Americans into the trenches. In an effort to keep chins up, The Back to Front Players of the Royal Medical Army Corps are putting on a concert at the Medical Battalion in St. Julien, to come together for merrymaking during this brief hiatus from battle - a slither of joy and excitement before the darkness of war returns.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
It is the closing months of the First World War. The end is in sight, but the troops are being battered at the front. Morale is low having lost many brothers, but spirits are starting to rise after the arrival of the Americans into the trenches. In an effort to keep chins up, The Back to Front Players of the Royal Medical Army Corps are putting on a concert at the Medical Battalion in St. Julien, to come together for merrymaking during this brief hiatus from battle - a slither of joy and excitement before the darkness of war returns.
Applications Now Open for Baxter's 2015 Zabalaza Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
The Baxter's Zabalaza Theatre Festival is calling for applications from theatre-makers, directors, script writers, community groups and theatre companies to participate in the 2015 Zabalaza Theatre Festival. The highly popular development festival will take place at the Baxter Theatre Centre from 20-28 March 2015 and the deadline for applications is 3 October 2014.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
The Baxter's Zabalaza Theatre Festival is calling for applications from theatre-makers, directors, script writers, community groups and theatre companies to participate in the 2015 Zabalaza Theatre Festival. The highly popular development festival will take place at the Baxter Theatre Centre from 20-28 March 2015 and the deadline for applications is 3 October 2014.
Funny Men Hannes Brümmer and Melt Sieberhagen to Host AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 13
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Comedians Hannes Brümmer and Melt Sieberhagen are all set to host AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 13 this year. This celebration of local music boasts the cream of the crop of Afrikaans singers, including Bobby van Jaarsveld, Bianca le Grange, Jak de Priester, Jannie Moolman, DJ Ossewa, Hercules en Jasmyn, Lance James, Arina de Witt, Pieter Erasmus, Alwyn Oberholster, Elizma Theron and Carly Baily.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Comedians Hannes Brümmer and Melt Sieberhagen are all set to host AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 13 this year. This celebration of local music boasts the cream of the crop of Afrikaans singers, including Bobby van Jaarsveld, Bianca le Grange, Jak de Priester, Jannie Moolman, DJ Ossewa, Hercules en Jasmyn, Lance James, Arina de Witt, Pieter Erasmus, Alwyn Oberholster, Elizma Theron and Carly Baily.
...MISKIEN Returns to Cape Town 2-27 September
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Three continents, multiple awards and an avalanche of international acclaim later, ...MISKIEN is back in Cape Town 2-27 September.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Three continents, multiple awards and an avalanche of international acclaim later, ...MISKIEN is back in Cape Town 2-27 September.
Marc Lottering to Bring New One Man Show to The Baxter, 2-20 September
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Fresh from a run at the Soho Theatre in London earlier this year, Marc Lottering brings his new one man show called THIS IS CAPTAIN LOTTERING SPEAKING to the Baxter Main Theatre for a limited season from 2 to 20 September 2014.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Fresh from a run at the Soho Theatre in London earlier this year, Marc Lottering brings his new one man show called THIS IS CAPTAIN LOTTERING SPEAKING to the Baxter Main Theatre for a limited season from 2 to 20 September 2014.
Photo Flash: Tennessee Williams-Inspired ONE ARM Opens at the Artscape Today, 8/31
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2014
Following a brief preview period, Abrahamse & Meyer Productions celebrate the official opening of their production of ONE ARM, a brand new adaptation of the Tennessee Williams short story by Fred Abrahamse and Marcel Meyer, with a series of photographs taken by legendary theatre photographer, Pat Bromilow Downing.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2014
Following a brief preview period, Abrahamse & Meyer Productions celebrate the official opening of their production of ONE ARM, a brand new adaptation of the Tennessee Williams short story by Fred Abrahamse and Marcel Meyer, with a series of photographs taken by legendary theatre photographer, Pat Bromilow Downing.
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