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In this radical take on Verdi's MACBETH, conceptualised, designed and directed by Brett Bailey, Shakespeare's story of ambition, treachery and witchcraft is set in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa, amongst the wars and ruthless exploitation that tear this invisible corner of the world apart.

One of Cape Town's favourite sons, Loukmaan Adams, presents his first solo show, My Wonderyears, for a limited season at the Baxter Concert Hall.

As jy dink jou lewe is ingewikkeld, plaas jouself vir 'n oomblik in John Smith se skoene, daardie taxi-bestuurder van My Vrou se Man se Vrou met twee vrouens, en nou ook twee gesinne! Dis reg, in My Boetie se Sussie se Ou is dit agtien jaar later en hou John steeds twee families in verskillende dele

UNDERMINED, a new production presented by KBT Productions and Here Manje Productions, and directed by multiple award-winning Tara Notcutt, premieres at Kalk Bay Theatre from 9 April until 3 May.

Rosebank Theatre, 16 Alma Road, Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa will present THE WAY WAY WE WERE, conjured from the life and music of Barbra Streisand: a rags-to-riches story of Streisand's life in the Bronx, brought to life by Cat Simoni.

Akteur, sanger en baie bekende Bertjie van EGOLI, Hennie Smit, is na al die jare terug op die verhoog in Lefra Produksies se nuwe klug, MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU, wat eersdaags by die ABSA KKNK in Oudtshoorn premiere.

Dis hier! Rob Becker se wegholsukses komedie, DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, in Afrikaans as GROET DIE GROTMAN, kom maak op 4 en 5 April vanjaar 'n draai in die Wieg van die Mensdom aan Gauteng se Wes-Rand! Die produksie is by die Magalies River Lodge in Magaliesburg op die planke, en besprekings kan gedo

OOM SCHALK: FROM THE HEART makes for an easy and relaxing evening at the theatre.

Cape Town City Ballet's annual Open Day today, 29 March will once again offer an exciting glimpse behind the tutus, tiaras and pointe shoes of a professional ballet company's day to day activities.

South Africa's National Ballet Company, Cape Town City Ballet, will continue their 80th anniversary celebrations with their breathtaking production of Swan Lake at the Artscape Opera House from 5-20 April.

After its initiation at Biekie Bosman Festival, Groot Marico, Oom Schalk, from the Heart has ridden into town to charm audiences of all ages.

The latest Alexander Bar run of Yasmina Reza's THE UNEXPECTED MAN, directed and performed by Shaun Acker and Zanne Solomon, concludes this weekend, with 7pm performances on Friday and Saturday.

Mellon Visiting Scholar, Professor Jeffrey Sichel is in residence with the University of Cape Town Drama Department directing a production of William Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS.

The University of Cape Town Drama Department will present MEPHISTO by Ariane Mnouchkine translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker at the Arena Theatre (at 37 Orange Street, Gardens) next month.

Two superb productions, produced by the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town, have been awarded prestigious Fleur du Cap and Naledi Theatre Awards.

Cape Town City Ballet's annual Open Day on Saturday 29 March will once again offer an exciting glimpse behind the tutus, tiaras and pointe shoes of a professional ballet company's day to day activities.

After its initiation at Biekie Bosman Festival, Groot Marico, Oom Schalk, from the Heart has ridden into town to charm audiences of all ages.

One of Cape Town's favourite sons, Loukmaan Adams, presents his first solo show, My Wonderyears, for a limited season at the Baxter Concert Hall.

The theatre industry stepped out in style for the 11th annual Naledi Theatre Awards to applaud and cheer their peers who won against the strongest competition to date in 25 categories.

The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical, JERSEY BOYS received 3 South Africa Naledi Theatre Awards including Best Musical it was announced last night, March 17, at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg.

As jy dink jou lewe is ingewikkeld, plaas jouself vir 'n oomblik in John Smith se skoene, daardie taxi-bestuurder van My Vrou se Man se Vrou met twee vrouens, en nou ook twee gesinne! Dis reg, in My Boetie se Sussie se Ou is dit agtien jaar later en hou John steeds twee families in verskillende dele

Mellon Visiting Scholar, Professor Jeffrey Sichel is in residence with The Drama Department directing a production of William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.

Rosebank Theatre, 16 Alma Road, Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa will present THE WAY WAY WE WERE, conjured from the life and music of Barbra Streisand: a rags-to-riches story of Streisand's life in the Bronx, brought to life by Cat Simoni.

Eight-time Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter, pianist and composer, Tori Amos returns to South Africa at the end of June 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.