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MASS HYSTERIA for Grandwest This Weekend, 8/16-8/17
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2013
When government ministers shuffle faster than a deck of cards at a swingers party, judges are redeployed as car guards and convicted criminals lead Justice towards the boudoir using the secrecy bill as a condom, the only way to describe the general mood in SA's halls of power is…MASS HYSTERIA. From the chaotic ruins of SA politics rises a new hope. The countries finest comedy performers stand up and take the reins. If comedy had a government, this would be it: De Vries, Lindi, Rasdien, Missing, Schoonraad, Vlismas and Modikoane join forces to take South Africa just where it needs to be: on the road To bwahaha. This is a stand-up comedy show like no other - all headliners, one stage, and no prisoners.
Siv Ngesi to Bring RACE CARD To Baxter Golden Arrow Studio Theatre, 2-21 Sept.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2013
Fresh from rave reviews and a sell out season at the recent Grahamstown National Arts Festival and Baxter Theatre earlier this year, Siv Ngesi is heading back to the Baxter by popular demand with his hit one man comedy show, RACE CARD, based on Simon Kilpatrick's bestselling book THE RACIST'S GUIDE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA.
BWW Reviews: Uys Entertains in Bambi's New 50 SHADES Show
by David Fick - August 12, 2013
50 SHADES OF BAMBI is a reflection of a life well lived for the crude and forthright Bambi Kellermann as she looks back on her life as well as at some of our current social and political trends in her own special way.
Cape Town Celebrates Women's Day With BELLES OF THE BALLET Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2013
BELLES OF THE BALLET, a special ballet performance in celebration of Women's Day will be presented at Artscape tonight, 9 August. From the flirtatious Carmen, heartbroken Camille and the daring Delilah, Cape Town City Ballet pays tribute to women in love, with an exquisite selection of beautiful scenes from a host of your favourite ballets.
Imbewu Receives 29 Submissions for 2013 SCrIBE Competition
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2013
The Imbewu Trust has received 29 submissions for their 2013 SCrIBE Script Writing Competition from all over South Africa, up from 17 entries in 2012. The winning script will be announced on the 31st of August and will enjoy a full season in Cape Town at the Theatre Arts Admin Collective from1st to 12th October in Observatory. The Imbewu Trust will work with the winning writer to produce all aspects of the staging of the production. The inaugural competition last year was won by Gabriella Pinto.
Annual Montagu Music, Art, Dance and Drama Festival Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2013
From the 7th to 17th August 2013, the annual Montagu Music, Art, Dance and Drama Festival (MMADD) takes place in the picturesque town of Montagu in the Klein Karoo, on Route 62. M.M.A.D.D draws talent mainly from Primary, High School and Tertiary education institutions in Cape Town and the surrounding areas, including Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Worcester and George. The festival categories are Music, Art, Photography, Dance, Literature, Poetry, Drama and Puppetry, with the latter being a newly introduced Arts section for 2013. The theme for the Art entries this year is 'Woman', in keeping with Women's Day on 9 August and celebrations that happen throughout the month.
ROCKY HORROR Extends at the Fugard Through 10/31
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2013
The Fugard Theatre, in Cape Town, has extended their run of Richard O'Brien's smash hit musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW until the end of October 2013. The production, directed by Matthew Wild, has taken the Mother City by storm and has received rave reviews across the board playing to full houses each night since opening on 10 July. The Fugard Theatre's Executive Director, Daniel Galloway, said the box office has been overwhelmed by the massive demand for tickets: 'I have never experienced anything quite like this in my theatre career in Cape Town.'
FNB to Present DIE SKEPPING – 'N ORATORIUM at State Theatre * Artscape Opera Houses this Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2013
FNB presents, DIE SKEPPING - 'N ORATORIUM, composed by the music-legend Janine Neethling and words by Deon Opperman. This production has captured audiences earlier this year in the Pretoria State Theatre and has received a standing ovation. It is the first Afrikaans oratorium ever hosted in South Africa.
Pieter-Dirk Uys Releases Novelization of PANORAMA
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2013
Pieter-Dirk Uys's internationally acclaimed play, PANORAMA, has been transformed into a novel about South Africa's past and present. Inspired by the 1987 drama, the novel takes the play as its core and enriches it with a 2009 development of the story.
The Mechanicals' THE CHECKHOV SEASON Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2013
The multi award-winning theatre collective, The Mechanicals, have set out over the past 5 years to present, to a general public, classics from the repertoire of world drama; allowing a new generation of theatre makers and theatre audiences the privilege of engaging with past master craftsmen.
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE to Play Montecasino for Two Shows Only, 8/17-18
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2013
The new and captivating production of CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE opens at the Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg for two shows only on Saturday, 17 August 2013 at 8pm and Sunday, 18 August 2013 at 14h00. Tickets are on sale at Computicket.
KOM GROET DIE GROTMAN BY DIE UNIVERSITEIT VAN JOHANNESBURG SE TEATER
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2013
Kom laat die Grotman uit jou uitkom! GROET DIE GROTMAN met Hannes Muller speel by die Universiteit van Johannesburg van 22-24 Augustus.
SMOKIE to Tour South Africa, Sept-Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2013
SMOKIE is coming to town! Yes indeed, 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: Relevant and Moving SADAKO Lays the Foundations for Constructing Peace
by David Fick - August 04, 2013
This revival of Peter Hayes and Jacqueline Dommisse's 1998 puppet play introduces Sadako Sasaki's story to a new generation of South African audiences, both young and old, and is as relevant now in its plea for peace as it was 15 years ago.
Pianist Petronel Malan Set for Hugo Concert Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2013
Tonight, 4 August, the Hugo Concert Series will present the award-winning Grammy nominated pianist Petronel Malan in a highly anticipated recital that will include works by Haydn, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Liszt.
Mark Banks Set for Cape Town Comeback with BANKSRUPT!, Now thru Aug 10
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2013
After several years of working on the biggest comedy line-up shows in South Africa, Mark Banks stages his triumphant return to the one-man stand up show circuit with the hit production, BANKSRUPT!
The Mechanicals to Present THE CHECKHOV SEASON, Begin. 6 August
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2013
The multi award-winning theatre collective, The Mechanicals, have set out over the past 5 years to present, to a general public, classics from the repertoire of world drama; allowing a new generation of theatre makers and theatre audiences the privilege of engaging with past master craftsmen.
South African Playwright Neil Coppen's TIN BUCKET DRUM Hits Cape Town 14 August to 8 September
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2013
Multi-award winning South African playwright Neil Coppen's TIN BUCKET DRUM, produced by the Imbewu Trust, finally comes to Cape Town after taking the world by storm. From 14 August to 8 September at Kalk Bay Theatre, Cape Town audiences have the chance to see this production by Coppen, the 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre. The production has received great acclaim nationally and internationally, touring to New York, and receiving rave reviews across the board.
Sannie Fox Set for DOWN IN THE BASEMENT at the Book Lounge August 16
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2013
On Friday evening, 16th August, the Book Lounge is happy to have Sannie Fox in the Basement getting our feet tapping.
Friends Opera in Cape Town Launch Website to Keep Cape Town Singing
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2013
The Friends of Opera in Cape Town (FOCTO), a Non Profit Organisation aimed at raising and distributing philanthropic funds in support of local talent through bursaries, performances and events, has just launched their brand new website.
BWW Reviews: Abundant Comic Entertainment in THE CHESTER MISSING ROADSHOW
by David Fick - July 27, 2013
Should you attend THE CHESTER MISSING ROADSHOW, you will have a good time. Will it challenge you in the way that truly cutting edge social satire should? Probably not, but if you are looking for some pure comic entertainment, then you will receive it in abundance.
Laurika Rauch and Chris Chameleon Set for African Music Festival 12 Today
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2013
Dit is alweer Afrikaanse Musiekfees tyd by Carnival City. Vanjaar word hierdie jaarlikse Afrikaanse Musiekfees op 27 Julie aangebied - reeds in sy twaalfde uitverkoopte jaar. Afrikaanse Musiekfees 12 spog werklik vanjaar met die grootste lys van kunstenaars ooit - meer as 19 kunstenaars op een verhoog! 'Dit maak van Afrikaanse Musiekfees 12 een van die grootste musiekfeeste in die land,' se Frans Swart, regisseur en vervaardiger van die produksie.
AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 12 Set for Today in Big Top Arena at Carnival City
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2013
Dit het alles op 31 Augustus 2002 begin: Lefra Produksies se eerste Afrikaanse Musiekfees in die Big Top Arena by Carnival City. Dit is twaalf jaar later en besprekings is nou oop vir die Afrikaanse Musiekfees 12, vanjaar op Saterdag, 27 Julie 2013 @ 19:00.
TheatreSports Announces Tuesday Night Lineup at Kalk Bay Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013
ImproGuise, players of Cape Town's longest running, award-winning and most popular live show, TheatreSports, announces a line up of hilarious themed shows at Kalk Bay Theatre.
BWW Reviews: The Fugard's ROCKY HORROR SHOW an Astounding Experience
by David Fick - July 25, 2013
Featuring some top notch production values and a vivacious cast, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW will prove popular with both long-time fans of the show as well as those who are seeing it for the first time.

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