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A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT to Play Fugard Studio Theatre, 20 Feb - 15 March
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2014
Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will present A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT, a play by Nicholas Wright, in a tour that opens at the Fugard Studio Theatre in Cape Town, before transferring to the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, after which the show will be performed in a formal London season at the Hampstead Theatre in May 2014.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Run 19 Feb - 29 March at Artscape Opera House
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2014
The world's most loved musical is coming to South Afica! This lavish show, the highly acclaimed London Palladium production, is presented by Pieter Toerien, David Ian and The Really Useful Group, and tells the story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains from Austria, with its unforgettable score that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including "My Favourite Things", "Edelweiss", "Do-Re-Mi", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", "The Lonely Goatherd", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", and the title song "The Sound of Music". Featuring an all-star South African cast, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is a must-see on the 2014 theatrical calendar.
UCT Drama Department to Present A LIE OF THE MIND, 1-8 March
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014
Christopher Weare directs Sam Shepard's award winning play A LIE OF THE MIND for UCT Drama Department, on at The Little Theatre for a short season from 1 March 2014- 8 March 2014.
FIFTY SHADES OF BAMBI with Pieter-Dirk Uys to Play Kalk Bay Theatre, 20-22 Feb
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Bambi Kellermann is Evita Bezuidenhout's younger sister. She is the chalk to Tannie's cheese. Stripper, sex worker and grande horizontal who graduated from the University of Sex Cum Laude - and Fleur de Cap Winner 2010 for Best Cabaret, Bambi is in Kalk Bay for the False Bay premiere of Fifty Shades of Bambi her fabulous onslaught against the prudish, the improper and the pathetic that played to capacity houses at the Fugard Theatre during 2013.
Swagnotes to Play Baxter, 14 - 15 Feb
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Put on your sharp suits, shine up your shoes, there's an extra special Valentine's jol waiting for you. For two shows only, Waseef Piekaan presents Swagnotes, an elegant evening of music, comedy and entertainment featuring a star-studded programme. Swagnotes will be performed on 14 and 15 February in the Baxter Concert Hall at 8pm.
PAPERBOY's Cape Town Premiere Set for Kalk Bay Theatre, 12-15 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2014
PaperBoy, a fast-paced comedy filled with colourful characters, has its Cape Town premiere at Kalk Bay Theatre from 12 to 15 February at 8pm.
Smash Hit Musical BLOOD BROTHERS Returns to Cape Town, Beg. Feb 12
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 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 12 February 2013. The production, adapted and directed by David Kramer, is produced by Pieter Toerien and Eric Abraham.
THE BEAUTY OF INCOMPLETE THINGS World Premiere to Play Cape Town, Begin. 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2014
The lives of three men unite on a heartbreaking journey that is filled with pathos, humour and candid revelations in THE BEAUTY OF INCOMPLETE THINGS, a provocative new South African play for discerning theatregoers that will enjoy its world premiere at The Intimate Theatre in Cape Town on January 26, 2014, with previews from January 24.
Sheila Camerer Appointed as Patron of Cape Town City Ballet
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2014
On the eve of Cape Town City Ballet opening with The Firebird and Les Sylphides at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, well-known public figure Sheila Camerer has been appointed as Patron of the company for the duration of its 80th Anniversary this year. The announcement was made at a reception held at the University of Cape Town's School of Dance on Friday 17 January.
Maynardville Open-Air Theatre Opens THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD III Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2014
Artscape presents Shakespeare's, The Tragedy of King Richard III, a thrilling game of power and politics, at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, for the first time in its history. Richard III dramatizes a key turning point in English history. Malicious, power hungry and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots in secret as he manoeuvres his way to the throne - and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king. Deception and political manipulation abound in the history of his reign of terror and killing fields that caused the common and noble people of England to fear and loathe him.
LOVE & PROZAC Set for Alexander Upstairs, Jan 20-Feb 8
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
Love & Prozac comes to ALEXANDER UPSTAIRS THEATRE, directed by John Trengove and performed by Sonia Esgueira.
THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF COMEDY Set for GrandWest Arena on 8 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
Presented by Blu Blood, THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF COMEDY, one of South Africa's leading comedy brands, royally kicks off their dynamic national tour in Cape Town in February 2014.
Emily Child to Bring A CERTAIN LADY to Alexander Upstairs, Feb 10-March 1
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Directed by Gregory Karvellas and performed by Emily Child, A CERTAIN LADY is based on the short stories of Dorothy Parker (with thanks to the NAACP for the use of Ms Parker's work). The show will run at Alexander Bar, beginning February 10, 2014.
Second Improguise Improv Festival at Kalk Bay Theatre to Run 29 Jan - 8 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
ImproGuise will be starting 2014 with an extended 2 week bang, in the form of South Africa's second ever Improv Festival. Based on the success of their first one, in 2013, they will be offering up a selection of their most fun and most popular long form improvised formats, and even adding exciting new ones into the mix.
First Chance for Cape Town to Catch Award-Winning Death of a Colonialist
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
For the first time, Cape Town audiences have the chance to see the multiple-award-winning Death of a Colonialist when the Baxter Theatre Centre presents the show in the Golden Arrow Studio. It will run from 31 January to 1 March.
Maynardville Open-Air Theatre Announces The Tragedy of King Richard III, to Open January 18
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2014
Artscape presents Shakespeare's, The Tragedy of King Richard III, a thrilling game of power and politics, at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, for the first time in its history. Richard III dramatizes a key turning point in English history. Malicious, power hungry and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots in secret as he manoeuvres his way to the throne - and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king. Deception and political manipulation abound in the history of his reign of terror and killing fields that caused the common and noble people of England to fear and loathe him.
Cape Town City Ballet Launches 80th Anniversary with THE FIREBIRD and LES SYLPHIDES, 1/19-2/16
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2014
Following a bumper festive season of magical ballet performances, Cape Town City Ballet proudly launches its 80th anniversary celebrations in 2014 with two splendid ballets performed in the idyllic open-air setting of Maynardville Park in Cape Town. The Firebird and Les Sylphides will be performed every Sunday, from 19 January until 16 February.
PLAYLAND to Open 23 January at Fugard Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2014
The 2014 Suidoosterfees boasts a play, which South African theatre and film great John Kani once described as 'the first reconciliation production performed in South Africa'. Athol Fugard's powerful two-hander PLAYLAND will be performed in Afrikaans with English surtitles at the Fugard Studio Theatre from 23 January to 15 February 2014.
Andrew Simpson's Interactive Show TO KILL A KOEKSISTER Plays Kalk Bay Theatre, Now thru 25 Jan
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2014
Andrew Simpson's interactive murder mystery comedy, To Kill a Koeksister, will be captivating audiences at Kalk Bay Theatre Wednesday to Saturdays from today, 8 to 25 January 2014 at 8pm.
LOVE & PROZAC to Premiere at Alexander Upstairs Theatre, Jan 20
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2014
The Titanic of the dating world is on the prowl in a dirty comedy about love. One actress, thirteen hilarious characters.
Junkets Publisher Releases Philip Rademeyer's THE VIEW
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2014
Junkets Publisher has published Philip Rademeyer's play THE VIEW. Here is the genesis of this play: 'In some dystopian future, all homosexual people have been shipped off into exile in space…'
2013 South African Theatre Retrospectives: Dance and Physical Theatre
by David Fick - December 31, 2013
A look at the dance and physical theatre productions that have been staged in South Africa in 2013.
2013 South African Theatre Retrospectives: Musical Theatre, Opera and Cabaret
by David Fick - December 31, 2013
A look at some of the musical theatre, opera and cabaret productions in South Africa in 2013.
2013 South African Theatre Retrospectives: Comedy, Variety and Storytelling
by David Fick - December 31, 2013
The penultimate column in BroadwayWorld's South African Theatre Retrospective series takes a look at some of the stand-up comedy, variety shows and storytelling performances that have been produced on stage in 2013.
Andrew Simpson's Interactive Show TO KILL A KOEKSISTER to Play Kalk Bay Theatre, 8-25 Jan
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2013
Andrew Simpson's interactive murder mystery comedy, To Kill a Koeksister, will be captivating audiences at Kalk Bay Theatre Wednesday to Saturdays from 8 to 25 January 2014 at 8pm.

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