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ACTING FOR RHINOS Empowers Theatre-Makers to Assist Rhino Conservation
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
Acting for Rhinos is an exciting new project aimed at empowering South African and international school children as well as theatre practitioners to assist Project Rhino KZN.
BWW Reviews: Resonant FISHERS OF HOPE (TAWARET) a Step in the Right Direction for the Baxter
by David Fick - July 17, 2014
Acclaimed South African writer-director Lara Foot's new play deals with the specific trials and tribulations of the fishing community of western Kenya, telling a story that holds a great deal of resonance for us here in South Africa, without being drowned out by our own socio-political history and situation.
Lara Foot's FISHERS OF HOPE (TAWARET) at the Baxter Flipside Until 2 August
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
Following its success at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, writer-director Lara Foot's latest play, FISHERS OF HOPE (TAWARET) has opened at the Baxter Flipside for a short season through 2 August, with performances at 19:30 nightly.
Roelof Temmingh to Make Debut at Nederburg Concert Series, 27 July
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
The gifted young South African pianist, Roelof Temmingh, will make his debut at the Nederburg Concert Series on Sunday 27 July at 5pm.
UCT to Host Five Productions in 2014's FRESH FROM FEST
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
FRESH FROM FEST is a theatre festival showcasing the Western Cape's best student theatre, fresh off the Grahamstown National Arts Festival circuit. Each institution prepares a production for Grahamstown, and FRESH FROM FEST is Cape Town's opportunity to see the students' work. Five outstanding productions will be hosted by UCT at this year's festival.
OSCAR AND THE PINK LADY Begins 29 July at the Baxter
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
OSCAR AND THE PINK LADY, the English version of Sandra Prinsloo's award winning Afrikaans play OSKAR EN DIE PIENK TANNIE will be at the Baxter Golden Arrow Theatre from 29 July-23 August 2014. Due to public demand, there will also be 5 shows performed in Afrikaans, from 5-9 August.
Waterfront Theatre Company to Present DANCE ME A SONG at the Artscape, 1-2 August
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
The Waterfront Theatre Company, in collaboration with Artscape present DANCE ME A SONG, a feast of dance that promises to explode with a spectacular array of showpieces.
Alfred Hinkel's Garage Productions to Host Benefit Performance of RUST COLOURED SKIRT, 20 July
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
RUST COLOURED SKIRT, presented by Alfred Hinkel's Garage Productions, will be performed at Artscape on Sunday 20th July 2014 in aid of Cape Town dance legend Christopher Kindo who is currently battling a life threatening illness.
2014 Standard Bank Ovation Awards Revealed at National Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
The much anticipated Standard Bank Ovation Awards were announced on the closing day of the 2014 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
BWW Reviews: Evocative SALT Lingers After the Lights Dim at the NAF
by David Fick - July 10, 2014
SALT is an incredibly satisfying theatrical experience, the emergence of a new voice within the South African theatre landscape.
THE SHADOW OF THE HUMMINGBIRD Runs Now thru 26 July at Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre present the South African premiere of THE SHADOW OF THE HUMMINGBIRD, written by Athol Fugard, with an introductory scene by Paula Fourie. Fugard will co-direct the production with Fourie, and will also star in the production, returning to the stage after an absence of 15 years.
BWW Interviews: Bucking Dance Trends with BOK and Steven van Wyk
by David Fick - July 09, 2014
Steven van Wyk and Underground Dance are back at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown with a new dance piece, BOK.
BWW Reviews: RETURN OF THE ANCESTORS Falters Rather than Flies at the National Arts Festival
by David Fick - July 08, 2014
Protest theatre should burn fiercely in the darkness that surrounds it; RETURN OF THE ANCESTORS only flickers enough for us to make out what we have already seen.
BWW Reviews: WRETCHED an Engaging Tightrope Walk between the Whimsical and Macabre at the NAF
by David Fick - July 07, 2014
WRETCHED leaves the audience knowing that hearts bleed and the power lies within us to shift our heart-spaces. The secret it shares about life in its last moments is one worth being reminded of.
Tracy Li and Daniel Rajna to Reunite for Cape Town City Ballet's BALLET BEAUTIFUL, Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
Cape Town ballet audience favourites, prima ballerina Tracy Li and her long-time dance partner Daniel Rajna, will return to the stage for Cape Town City Ballet's upcoming season of BALLET BEAUTIFUL at the Artscape Theatre in July. They will be seen in a new pas de deux choreographed by Robin van Wyk.
CTCB to Showcase Classical and Contemporary Ballet
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
Cape Town City Ballet continues its successful 80th anniversary celebrations in July with an exciting and varied programme called Ballet Beautiful.
KBT Productions Presents VASLAV at National Arts Festival, Now thru 12 July
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
KBT Productions presents the eagerly awaited world premiere of Vaslav at Library Hall at the National Arts Festival from today, 3 to 12 July.
Kenny G to Perform at the Coca-Cola Dome, Nov 20; Tickets on Sale July 3
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2014
Canoc Productions today announced that international songwriter and musician, Kenny G will be performing in South Africa at 8pm on Thursday, 20 November 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg. Tickets go on sale at Computicket tomorrow, Thursday, 03 July.
Cirque Eloize Extends 'iD' at the Teatro at Montecasino Through Sept 14
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2014
For 20 years now, Cirque Eloize has been taking the public and critics by storm in more than 440 cities around the world. Cirque Eloize's dazzling and energetic show entitled "iD" comes to South Africa for the very first time at the Teatro at Montecasino opening on Tuesday, 19 August. Showtime Management, SA promoters of this unique visual spectacular that combines contemporary circus arts and urban dance announced the show is extending by a week to accommodate public demand. "iD" must close on 14 September. With a limited season of only four weeks, patrons are encouraged to book now to avoid disappointment.
Tracy Li and Daniel Rajna to Reunite for Cape Town City Ballet's BALLET BEAUTIFUL, July 4-12
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Cape Town ballet audience favourites, prima ballerina Tracy Li and her long-time dance partner Daniel Rajna, will return to the stage for Cape Town City Ballet's upcoming season of Ballet Beautiful at the Artscape Theatre in July. They will be seen in a new pas de deux choreographed by Robin van Wyk.
BWW Interviews: Steven van Wyk on Making Broadway Songs 'BEARABLE' at the National Arts Festival this July
by David Fick - June 30, 2014
In between preparations for the National Arts Festival, BWW sat down with Steven van Wyk to chat about the musical theatre comedy cabaret, BEARABLE BROADWAY.
KBT Productions Presents VASLAV, July 17 to Aug 9
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2014
Hot off its premiere at the National Arts Festival, KBT Productions presents Vaslav at Kalk Bay Theatre from 17 July to 9 August
Three Shows Added to THE SHADOW OF THE HUMMINGBIRD by Popular Demand, July 10-26
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
Due to popular demand, three matinee performances have been added to the season of THE SHADOW OF THE HUMMINGBIRD that sees South African playwright and theatre icon Athol Fugard take to the stage for the first time in 15 years. The production will be presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre from 10 to 26 July 2014.
'Touched by Cancer' Board Launched for HAIR RAISING
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
As part of the build-up to Rustenburg's much anticipated dramatic production of HAIR RAISING in August, everyone in the school community who has either been directly or indirectly impacted by cancer was invited to leave their mark on a 'Touched by Cancer' display board in the Kemp Hall foyer. Every carefully placed fingerprint belongs to someone at Rustenburg who either knows someone, or has known someone, with cancer.
Musical Theatre Double Bill to Play the Galloway Theatre, 28 June
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
A fun and funky musical theatre double bill is set to hit the stage of the Galloway Theatre as two brand new productions that are headed off to the National Arts Festival in July perform for one-night-only at this intimate new performance venue in Cape Town's Foreshore.

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