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TORI AMOS Returns to South Africa as Part of World Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014
Eight-time Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter, pianist and composer, Tori Amos returns to South Africa at the end of June 2014.
Dorothy Masuka, Bheki Khoza & More Set for 49th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2014
A music legend from the 1950s meets up with young dynamic talent to celebrate the 49th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, directed by Lara Bye at the Baxter Theatre on Sunday 16th March at 6pm.
BLOOD BROTHERS Extends to End of April 2014 at Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2014
BLOOD BROTHERS, adapted and directed by David Kramer and produced by Eric Abraham and Pieter Toerien, has been extended its run at the Fugard Theatre until the end of April 2014 after bagging several nominations for Naledi and Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.
RSG en LEFRA PRODUKSIES bied aan die eerste Afrikaanse Kunstefees op Starlight Cruises se nuwe skip, die MSC Opera, 17-21 Maart
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2014
RSG en LEFRA PRODUKSIES bied met trots aan - die eerste volwaardige Afrikaanse Kunstefees op Starlight Cruises se nuwe skip, die MSC Opera. Hierdie lekker OPPIWATER KUNSTEFEES vaart sal plaasvind van 17-21 Maart. OPPIWATER besoek onder andere Maputo en die Portugese eilande. Die res van die tyd hou ons Afrikaanse Kunstefees vir die fynproewer met van die voorste kunstenaars, produksies, toneel, komedie, kabaret en musiekproduksies. Dis uniek - 'n kunstefees op 'n drywende hotel met sy pragtige teater en verskillende kleiner venues.
KG Mokgadi to Star in First Solo Comedy Show HEAVY, 3/17-29
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2014
KG, recently seen onstage opening for Nik Rabinowitz in STAND UP, now stars in his first solo show entitled HEAVY that takes on a whole range of subjects with seasoned comic swag and maturity. HEAVY runs at the Baxter from 17 to 29 March 2014.
Cape Town City Ballet Gearing for a Sell-out SWAN LAKE Season
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2014
Riding on a wave of unprecedented success, the Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) is gearing itself for its 80th anniversary production of the greatest and most beloved ballet of all time, SWAN LAKE, at the Artscape Opera House from 5 to 20 April.
Comic Nik Rabinowitz to STAND UP for One Night Only at the Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2014
One of South Africa's favourite comics, Nik Rabinowitz, brings his hit one man show, STAND UP, to Joburg's Lyric Theatre tonight, 1 March 2014 for one night only. The show played a sold out season in Cape Town at the end of last year.
BWW Reviews: Provocative A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT a Rare, Perfect Theatrical Experience
by David Fick - February 28, 2014
Provocative, intelligent and cathartic, A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT is the kind of play that every South African should see.
YOU BET YOUR LIFE! Secures Full Production for July 2014
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
With a successful week-long workshop behind it, ROLSKA productions is moving forward with the debut production of the new musical YOU BET YOUR LIFE! at the National Arts Festival later this year. ROLSKA Productions has developed a solid track record over the past few years, including shows like I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, the popular musical comedy by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts, and Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's ubiquitous song cycle EDGES amongst their hit productions. ROLSKA Productions won a Standard Bank Ovation Award for their National Arts Festival run of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. The company is proud to be presenting a new musical created by South African writers on local stages this year.
Fleur du Cap Announces Nominees for 2013 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014
The nominees for the prestigious 49th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards have been announced. Prizes will be presented to the winners at a glamorous event that will be held at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town on Sunday 16 March at 6pm.
Industry Experts Prepare Rustenburg Actresses for HAIR RAISING
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014
L'Oreal make-up ambassador, Sylvie Hurford, and professional fashion photographer, Kristina Stojljkovic, met the cast HAIR RAISING to prepare the company for their production that will be running from from 19 August to 23 August. An entirely original show, HAIR RAISING will be devised according to the principles of Workshop Theatre.
Cape Town Opera's SHOW BOAT Will Return this May
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2014
Presented by Cape Town Opera, Show Boat is a musical of the old American South, rich with nostalgia, humour, love stories and well-loved melodies such as Ol' Man River and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man. This ever-popular critically acclaimed musical will be on stage at the Opera House at Artscape, Cape Town for four performances only from 16 to 18 May 2014 before the production tours the United Kingdom from 2 July to 2 August 2014. Tickets for the limited South African season are on sale at Computicket.
Three Top Choirs Perform in KZN Midlands This Week
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
The hills of the KZN Midlands will resound with the magnificent choral sounds of three top choirs this weekend. The Drakensberg Boys Choir and The Chamber Singers will perform at Hilton College and the Cape Soloists Choir at the Lutheran Church in Hayfields. Their performances form part of a four day International Choral Conducting Seminar which takes place from today, 20 to 23 February at the Fernhill Hotel, a well-known establishment on the Midlands Meander. The seminar is designed to assist advanced and emerging choral conductors to improve their skills by working with the choirs mentioned and being mentored by international and local choral conducting practitioners.
COMEDY FOR A CAUSE Set for 6-7 March at Kalk Bay Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2014
Comedy for a Cause on 6 and 7 March is a stand-up comedy show featuring a stellar line up, and it's all for a good cause.
Three Top Choirs to Perform in KZN Midlands This Week
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
The hills of the KZN Midlands will resound with the magnificent choral sounds of three top choirs this weekend. The Drakensberg Boys Choir and The Chamber Singers will perform at Hilton College and the Cape Soloists Choir at the Lutheran Church in Hayfields. Their performances form part of a four day International Choral Conducting Seminar which takes place from 20 to 23 February at the Fernhill Hotel, a well-known establishment on the Midlands Meander. The seminar is designed to assist advanced and emerging choral conductors to improve their skills by working with the choirs mentioned and being mentored by international and local choral conducting practitioners.
CURL UP & DYE Runs 8-15 March at Intimate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
Curl Up & Dye, a satirical comedy by UCT alumni Sue Pam- Grant, plays at The Intimate Theatre 08-15 March 2014. Christopher Weare directs final year students in this 1989 South African classic in which Pam- Grant highlights both the popular and political cultures of the time. The play shines light on the grey areas of Johannesburg which remained untouched by apartheid where black, white and coloured people lived together.
South African International Ballet Competition Runs Now thru Feb 23 at Artscape
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
Excitement in dance circles is mounting as the fourth South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC) draws closer. The event takes place at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town, from today 18 to 23 February, with generous support from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF). Formerly known as the Cape Town International Ballet Competition, it is the only event of its kind on the African continent and attracts top dancers from South Africa and the world.
Bryn Terfel to Perform at Artscape Opera House, 2-3 May
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2014
Internationally acclaimed Welsh opera and concert bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will perform two concerts only at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town on Friday, 2nd May and Saturday, 3rd May 2014. With a host of awards and accolades including a GRAMMY Award, a CBE and the Queen's Medal for Music to his name, Terfel is one of the most sought-after opera singers in the world.
Comic Nik Rabinowitz to STAND UP for One Night Only at the Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City, 3/1
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014
One of South Africa's favourite comics, Nik Rabinowitz, brings his hit one man show, STAND UP, to Joburg's Lyric Theatre on Saturday, 1 March 2014 for one night only. The show played a sold out season in Cape Town at the end of last year.
South African International Ballet Competition Runs Feb 18-23 at Artscape
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2014
Excitement in dance circles is mounting as the fourth South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC) draws closer. The event takes place at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town, from 18 to 23 February, with generous support from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).
Submissions Now Being Accepted for Third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2014
The Imbewu Trust is calling for applications for their third SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition, with a number of prizes available this year.
World Premiere of John Kani's MISSING... Runs 27 Feb - 29 March
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2014
A new South African love story and political thriller. Intrigue, deception and betrayal at the Baxter in the world premiere of John Kani's latest play, Missing ...
BWW Reviews: Bartlett Brings DEATH OF A COLONIALIST to Vivid Life at the Baxter
by David Fick - February 12, 2014
DEATH OF COLONIALIST is a good play with a stellar central performance from Jamie Bartlett. But is the next 'great' South African play?
PAPERBOY's Cape Town Premiere Set for Kalk Bay Theatre, Now thru 15 Feb
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014
PaperBoy, a fast-paced comedy filled with colourful characters, has its Cape Town premiere at Kalk Bay Theatre from today, 12 to 15 February at 8pm.
Smash Hit Musical BLOOD BROTHERS Returns to Cape Town Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014
Following two successful seasons at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town and Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg, Willy Russell's acclaimed West End musical BLOOD BROTHERS returns to the Mother City for a run at the Fugard Theatre, starting tonight, 12 February 2013. The production, adapted and directed by David Kramer, is produced by Pieter Toerien and Eric Abraham.

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