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KBT Productions' THE SNOW GOOSE to Play Kalk Bay Theatre, 5-28 June
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
KBT Productions Adaptation of THE SNOW GOOSE to Play the Kalk Bay Theatre in June KBT Productions will present the Cape Town premiere of their adaptation of Paul Gallico's THE SNOW GOOSE at the Kalk Bay Theatre. THE SNOW GOOSE is a classic favourite that has captured the hearts of young and old readers alike over the past seven decades. On the desolate Essex marshes and against the background of the miracle of Dunkirk, a wounded, storm tossed snow goose brings a young girl, Fritha, and the recluse Philip Rhayader together in a moving story about love and courage.
Fugard Studio Theatre Presents SAME TIME NEXT YEAR, 6/17-28
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
The KBT Productions presentation of Bernard Slade's Tony-award-winning play, SAME TIME NEXT YEAR, directed by Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award winner Christopher Weare, will be performed at the Fugard Studio Theatre from 17 to 28 June 2014. Featuring Paul Du Toit and Julie Hartley, the production received rave reviews when it opened last year at the Kalk Bay Theatre and won a Standard Bank Ovation Award at last year's National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
Second Plett Fringe Festival, Begins Today, 26 June
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014
The second Plett Fringe Festival starts today, 26 June and there is something for everyone: from magic to music and comedy to dance.
Broadway in South Africa Holds Final Program with Chicago Children's Choir this Month
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2014
Since 2009, Broadway South Africa has conducted empowerment through the arts programming in disadvantaged communities throughout South Africa. The organization has raised close to $500,000, helping to improve the lives and future's of student's dramatically affected by poverty, violence, abuse, and HIV/AIDS.
Cape Town Opera and the UCT Opera School to Present IL VIAGGIO A REIMS, 26-30 August
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2014
Flirtation, obsession and panic makes waiting in transit not to be missed entertainment! Cape Town Opera and the UCT Opera School are proud to present the restaging of Gioachino Rossini's critically acclaimed zany comic opera IL VIAGGIO A REIMS (The Journey to Reims) from 26 to 30 August for five performances only.
Jazzart Dance Theatre Presents of BHABHA at the Artscape Theatre, 17 - 19 July
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2014
After two years of training, trainees of the Jazzart Training Programme will have to show their talent in the production, Bhabha, from 17 to 19 July at Artscape Theatre.
CTCB to Showcase Classical and Contemporary Ballet
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2014
Cape Town City Ballet continues its successful 80th anniversary celebrations in July with an exciting and varied programme called Ballet Beautiful.
New Musical Theatre Festival for the Galloway Theatre, 26 - 28 June 2014
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2014
The Galloway Theatre in association with the Waterfront Theatre College, Rolska Productions and Steven van Wyk are pleased to announce a festival of three new musical theatre productions prior to the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
YOU BET YOUR LIFE! Coming to National Arts Festival, 3-13 July
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014
You Bet Your Life! is a witty, new, all-South-African musical comedy that's set to rock Vicky's at the National Arts Festival from 3 to 13 July.
MR JOHNSON PRESENTS Set for Albany Cabaret Club, 3-13 July
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014
Mr Johnson Presents is the latest solo show from award-winning musician, composer, cabaret star, director and actor, Godfrey Johnson. Following a rave-reviewed run at Kalk Bay Theatre, KBT Productions brings this musical sit down comedy cabaret to the Albany Cabaret Club at the National Arts Festival from 3 to 13 July.
Fugard Studio Theatre Presents SAME TIME NEXT YEAR, 6/17-28
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014
The KBT Productions presentation of Bernard Slade's Tony-award-winning play, SAME TIME NEXT YEAR, directed by Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award winner Christopher Weare, will be performed at the Fugard Studio Theatre from 17 to 28 June 2014. Featuring Paul Du Toit and Julie Hartley, the production received rave reviews when it opened last year at the Kalk Bay Theatre and won a Standard Bank Ovation Award at last year's National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
Jazzart Dancers Set to Fly in BHABHA at Artscape Theatre, 17 July
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2014
The new Jazzart work, BHABHA, will showcase the current graduates of the Jazzart Training Programme, when the young company steps up to show their metal onstage at the Artscape Theatre from 17 - 19 July.
Faun and Fantasy in Underground Dance Theatre's BOK at NAF from 7 July
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2014
Hot on the heels of winning the Kyknet Fiesta Award for Best Dance Production 2014 for SKOONVELD, Underground Dance Theatre returns to the National Arts Festival Fringe with BOK. BOK has Underground Dance Theatre re-imagining Vaslav Nijinsky's iconic ballet AFTERNOON OF A FAUN.
Musical Theatre Double Bill to Play the Galloway Theatre, 28 June
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 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.
Cirque Eloize iD Comes to South Africa This August
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
The internationally acclaimed award winning Cirque Eloize iD will soon be in South Africa for the first time, opening at the Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg on 19 August for a limited season. Enjoyed by tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, Cirque Eloize iD combines circus arts and urban dance within a high-energy non-stop fusion of lights, sound and incredible body movements. Seeing is believing! This unique stage show features astounding acrobatic disciplines with hip-hop and street dances to give a fresh and high octane spin to modern circus.
KBT Productions to Present VASLAV at National Arts Festival, 3-12 July
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2014
KBT Productions presents the eagerly awaited world premiere of Vaslav at Library Hall at the National Arts Festival from 3 to 12 July.
KBT Productions' THE SNOW GOOSE Plays the Kalk Bay Theatre, Now thru 28 June
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2014
KBT Productions Adaptation of THE SNOW GOOSE to Play the Kalk Bay Theatre in June KBT Productions will present the Cape Town premiere of their adaptation of Paul Gallico's THE SNOW GOOSE at the Kalk Bay Theatre. THE SNOW GOOSE is a classic favourite that has captured the hearts of young and old readers alike over the past seven decades. On the desolate Essex marshes and against the background of the miracle of Dunkirk, a wounded, storm tossed snow goose brings a young girl, Fritha, and the recluse Philip Rhayader together in a moving story about love and courage.
BWW Reviews: Rambunctious FERGUS OF GALLOWAY Musical Takes the Stage at the Rosebank
by David Fick - June 02, 2014
FERGUS OF GALLOWAY makes for a great night of new musical theatre, a South African premiere of which the Rosebank can be proud of hosting in its intimate theatrical haven.
Second Plett Fringe Festival, Begins 26 June
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2014
The second Plett Fringe Festival starts on 26 June and there is something for everyone: from magic to music and comedy to dance. This year the festival is also introducing matinee family shows for the little ones. The festival is held to benefit the Kids of Kurland School Project, a charitable organization started by two dynamic ladies in the area, Ann Fermor and Janet Holding, who had a goal to 'focus on human resources on behalf of the parents, community and school governing body' of the school. Since 2001 The Kids of Kurland School Project has helped with raising funds for The Crags Primary school and currently employs two teachers, a special needs teacher and a part time social worker.
FERGUS OF GALLOWAY to Play Rosebank Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
For the first time outside of Scotland, the acclaimed musical FERGUS OF GALLOWAY will be performed at The Rosebank Theatre in Cape Town. Written by beloved author Alexander McCall Smith and composed by master of choral work, Tom Cunningham, this is a show not to be missed.
KBT Productions' THE SNOW GOOSE to Play Kalk Bay Theatre, 5-28 June
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
KBT Productions Adaptation of THE SNOW GOOSE to Play the Kalk Bay Theatre in June KBT Productions will present the Cape Town premiere of their adaptation of Paul Gallico's THE SNOW GOOSE at the Kalk Bay Theatre. THE SNOW GOOSE is a classic favourite that has captured the hearts of young and old readers alike over the past seven decades. On the desolate Essex marshes and against the background of the miracle of Dunkirk, a wounded, storm tossed snow goose brings a young girl, Fritha, and the recluse Philip Rhayader together in a moving story about love and courage.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to the Fugard Theatre From 22 July
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
The Fugard Theatre's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW will be returning to Cape Town from 22 July to 2 November 2014 owing to huge popular demand. Produced by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, Richard O'Brien's iconic smash hit rock musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, which set Cape Town and Johannesburg alight for months of sell out performances last year, will once again run at the Fugard Theatre, with top stage, film and TV star Terence Bridgett (ISIDINGO, ROUGH OR SMOOTH, SEWENDE LAAN, MACBETH, A WINTER'S TALE) starring as the quirky Narrator for the first three weeks of the return season.
CABARET to Open 10 March, 2015 at Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
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.
TWELFTH NIGHT @ THE MACBETHS to Run 2-6 June at Arena Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
TWELFTH NIGHT @ THE MACBETHS is the final production of the UCT Drama Department's Autumn Season. A highly entertaining and witty collage, drawing from several Shakespearean plays but rooted in his delightful TWELFTH NIGHT, the play has been devised and directed by Christopher Weare and will be performed by the graduating class.
BWW Reviews: UNDERSTUDY BLUES Melt Away as Candice van Litsenborgh Takes the Stage
by David Fick - May 27, 2014
In this cabaret, Candice van Litsenborgh places centre stage those actors whose work directors love 'so doggone much that (they're) their second choice', singing a selection of 18 songs along the way.

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