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GUYS & DOLLS, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, THE FIREBIRD and More Set for Artscape, Oct 2013-Jan 2014
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
Artscape Theatre Centre has announced its upcoming events, October 2013 to January 2014. Details below!
Photo Flash: Meet ACEC's Creative Industries Policy Experts
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013
This year's African Creative Economy Conference (ACEC) takes place in one week's time - and some of the world's most incisive, creative and thought-provoking strategists, academics, entrepreneurs and artists will shortly debate how to unlock the potential of the creative economies. This year, speakers and panellists at Cape Town's City Hall (6-9 October) will focus on the continent's creative industries as economic drivers, highlighting their potential contribution to the eradication of poverty and underpinning of democracy and human rights.
Photo Flash: Meet ACEC's 2013 Creative Industries Policy Experts
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
This year's African Creative Economy Conference (ACEC) takes place in ten days- and some of the world's most incisive, creative and thought-provoking strategists, academics, entrepreneurs and artists will shortly debate how to unlock the potential of the creative economies. This year, speakers and panellists at Cape Town's City Hall (6-9 October) will focus on the continent's creative industries as economic drivers, highlighting their potential contribution to the eradication of poverty and underpinning of democracy and human rights. Scroll down for photos of the speakers!
GUYS & DOLLS, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, THE FIREBIRD and More Set for Artscape, Oct 2013-Jan 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Artscape Theatre Centre has announced its upcoming events, October 2013 to January 2014. Details below!
Fugard Theatre Bioscope to Screen THE AUDIENCE in October; Will Partner with Royal Opera & More in 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
The Fugard Theatre Bioscope has announced two exclusive, significant seasons of theatre, opera and ballet! The highly anticipated World Opera and Ballet Season sees the Fugard partnering yet again with The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet Companies. Together with presentations of the finest opera and ballet from around the globe, the Fugard Theatre Bioscope will now also screen a range of critically acclaimed productions from the celebrated National Theatre of Great Britain.
SMOKIE Tours South Africa, Sept-Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
SMOKIE is coming to town! Yes indeed, the internationally successful British pop group SMOKIE will be touring South Africa from tonight, 26 September to 6 October as part of their TAKE A MINUTE WORLD TOUR.
SMOKIE Arrives in South Africa for 'Take a Minute World Tour', Sept 26-Oct 6
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2013
The internationally successful British pop group SMOKIE will be touring South Africa from 26 September to 6 October as part of their TAKE A MINUTE WORLD TOUR.
BWW Reviews: Lightbody Delivers Wonder and Glee in ILLUSIVE
by David Fick - September 25, 2013
ILLUSIVE starts off as a nifty novelty show, but soon develops into a literally jaw-dropping experience.
Stuart Lightbody Brings New Show to Kalk Bay Theatre, Now thru Oct 6
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2013
Triple Standard Bank Ovation Award winner and illusionist extraordinaire, Stuart Lightbody, presents his new show, Illusive, hot off a run at the Amsterdam Fringe Festival. It will be performed at Kalk Bay Theatre from tonight, 25 September to 6 October.
African Arts Institute to Host African Creative Market Alongside ACEC, Oct 4-13
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2013
With the African Creative Economy Conference launching in less than two weeks, details of a parallel creative events programme Institute will present the African Creative Market (4-13 October) to showcase creative goods and services in greater Cape Town. Cultural events are scheduled for Cape Town's oldest township, Langa, as well as the up-and-coming, central city design and innovation district known colloquially as The Fringe in District Six.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - African Creativity Under the Spotlight at ACEC 2013
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2013
Take a look at the work of some of Africa's most creative visual and performing artists who will inspire some of the many seminars at the African Creative Economy Conference. With the must-attend conference in Cape Town, South Africa from 6-9 October drawing closer, the line-up of speakers and panellists has grown into an inspirational and diverse collective that ranges from fashion entrepreneurs to political analysts, and musicians to government ministers. Scroll down for a sneak peek!
Countdown to African Creative Economy Conference in Cape Town; 6-9 October
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2013
With only a couple of weeks to go to the must-attend African Creative Economy Conference (in Cape Town, South Africa 6-9 October), the line-up of speakers and panellists has grown into an inspirational and diverse collective that ranges from fashion entrepreneurs to political analysts, and musicians to government ministers.
Lefra Productions to Bring Three Shows to 2013 Clover Aardklop National Arts Festival, 25-29 Sept.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2013
This year, Lefra Productions will present three exciting productions at the annual Clover Aardklop National Arts Festival in Potchefstroom from 25 - 29 September: the hit farce, MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS by Ray Cooney, the band Smokie performing their popular music and a brand new LIEWE HEKSIE production.
Alex Tops to Play 'Brad' in Fugard's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013
The Fugard Theatre in Cape Town recently announced that their production of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW would be extending to the 12th January 2014. Alex Tops, Resident Director and understudy for the role of Brad will be stepping into the role for 2 weeks. Paul du Toit returns to the role on 1 October.
New Formula Announced for Imbewu Trust's SCrIBE Script Writing Competition
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013
After assigning the top three scripts to the SCrIBE panel of judges, it was realized that the development potential in all of the scripts was being undervalued. With this in mind the Imbewu Trust has decided to stage 3 nights of prepared readings of the top three scripts.
Charles J. Fourie's THE PARROT WOMAN Sees Revival at The Rosebank Theatre, Now thru Sept 29
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
The critically acclaimed play THE PARROT WOMAN written by Charles J. Fourie returns to the stage at The Rosebank Theatre in Cape Town after more than two decades since its first performances at the Market theatre in the early nineties.
My Shirt Productions to Present THE FRONTIERSMEN at Alexander Upstairs, 3-12 Oct.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2013
THE FRONTIERSMEN, a new play written by Fleur du Cap Theatre Award winning playwright Louis Viljoen, stars Nicholas Pauling and Mark Elderkin and is directed by Greg Karvellas. The season, presented by My Shirt Productions, runs at The Alexander Upstairs at the Alexander Bar, from 3-12 October 2013.
Springs City Theatre to Present LIEWE HEKSIE, 20 Sept.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
Lefra Produksies voer 'n splinternuwe LIEWE HEKSIE-verhoogproduksie op wat by vanjaar se Clover Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees gaan premiere. Oos-Randers het egter die geleentheid om 'n voorskou van hierdie nuwe LIEWE HEKSIE-produksie by te woon op Vrydagaand, 20 September om 19:00 by die Springs Stadsteater. Omdat dit 'n voorskou is, word kaartjies verkoop teen halfprys. Besprekings kan gedoen word by Computicket 0861 915 8000 of www.computicket.com.
BWW Reviews: BELOW MY FEET a Theatrical 'Baby Photo'
by David Fick - September 15, 2013
BELOW MY FEET could be called a choreographer, dancer or producer's baby pictures. It is not without merit, but on the whole it is wrapped up in its own naivety.
BWW Reviews: Superb SUPERSTARS from Introdans a Dance Highlight of the Year
by David Fick - September 14, 2013
SUPERSTARS is a superb evening of dance with an eclectic line-up that has something for everyone, including lovers of dance as well as those who accompany them to the theatre.
Stuart Lightbody to Bring New Show to Kalk Bay Theatre, Sept 25-Oct 6
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
Triple Standard Bank Ovation Award winner and illusionist extraordinaire, Stuart Lightbody, presents his new show, Illusive, hot off a run at the Amsterdam Fringe Festival. It will be performed at Kalk Bay Theatre from 25 September to 6 October.
Joburg Ballet to Present CELEBRATION 5 at Joseph Stone Auditorium, 24-25 Sept.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Joburg Ballet, formerly the South African Mzansi Ballet, will present CELEBRATION 5 in Cape Town at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on 24 and 25 September 2013. The short season will showcase a major cultural collaboration between South Africa and Colombia with the Cartagena-based dance company El Colegio del Cuerpo combining forces with the Joburg Ballet for two performances in Cape Town, directly after their season in Johannesburg. Joining Joburg Ballet and the Colombian company for the performances in the Mother City will be Cape Town City Ballet, Cape Dance Company, La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre and Dance for All.
Cape Town City Ballet to Bring PAS DE DEUX to Artscape, 26-28 Sept.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Cape Town City Ballet returns to Artscape from 26 - 28 September with Pas de Deux, a programme that showcases the romance, magic and beauty of ballerina and danseur on stage in perfect unison. With extracts from Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, Le Corsaire and The Merry Widow, the performance will celebrate dance partnerships from many favourite ballets.
Nakhane Toure to Join Suzanne Vega for South African Tour in November
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2013
The young, multi-talented local musician, singer and songwriter Nakhane Toure will be joining the Suzanne Vega SA Tour in November 2013 as the supporting bill guest artist.
National Performing Arts Practitioners' Database Announces Call for Artists
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2013
The Department of Arts and Culture is developing the National Performing Arts Practitioners' Database.The Database will assist practitioners in networking and maximising exposure to the opportunities in the sector and as a tool towards the development, promotion and sustainability of the Performing Arts sector.

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