UCT Drama Presents Reza de Wet's MIRAKEL in May
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013
UCT Drama will present a new production of Reza de Wet's MIRAKEL from the TRITS trilogy, which won her the Hertzog prize. The production will be performed from 13 to 16 May 2013 in the Arena Theatre on UCT's Hiddingh campus.This groundbreaking production is directed by one of Cape town's most prolific directors, Sandra Temmingh.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013
UCT Drama will present a new production of Reza de Wet's MIRAKEL from the TRITS trilogy, which won her the Hertzog prize. The production will be performed from 13 to 16 May 2013 in the Arena Theatre on UCT's Hiddingh campus.This groundbreaking production is directed by one of Cape town's most prolific directors, Sandra Temmingh.
BWW Reviews: Champion Comedy in The Fugard's CHAMP
by David Fick - April 13, 2013
Currently playing a season at The Fugard Theatre, CHAMP is an outrageous comedy that pulls no punches.
by David Fick - April 13, 2013
Currently playing a season at The Fugard Theatre, CHAMP is an outrageous comedy that pulls no punches.
Tracy Li to Lead Cape Town City Ballet's CAMILLE
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2013
Star prima ballerina, Tracy Li, returns for two performances in the title role of Cape Town City Ballet's forthcoming production of Camille at Artscape from 2 - 12 May, 2013. The ballet will be performed to the enchanting music of La Traviata, the famous opera by Guiseppe Verdi, and accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Allan Stephenson.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2013
Star prima ballerina, Tracy Li, returns for two performances in the title role of Cape Town City Ballet's forthcoming production of Camille at Artscape from 2 - 12 May, 2013. The ballet will be performed to the enchanting music of La Traviata, the famous opera by Guiseppe Verdi, and accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Allan Stephenson.
BWW Reviews: THE SPINSTER - Challenging and Emotive Theatre at Alexander Upstairs
by David Fick - April 09, 2013
Somewhere between the traditional feminine archetypes of maiden, mother and crone, there lurk other types of women. In THE SPINSTER, Kyla Davis presents one of these othered figures, challenging the audience's generalised perceptions of old maids and loose women through the story of a person who has chosen to shun typical interpretations of womanhood in the way she lives her life.
by David Fick - April 09, 2013
Somewhere between the traditional feminine archetypes of maiden, mother and crone, there lurk other types of women. In THE SPINSTER, Kyla Davis presents one of these othered figures, challenging the audience's generalised perceptions of old maids and loose women through the story of a person who has chosen to shun typical interpretations of womanhood in the way she lives her life.
Fugard Studio Theatre Opens CHAMP April 5
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
CHAMP, written by the talented playwright Louis Viljoen, has recently been awarded the 2012 Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best New South African Script. The play was nominated in two additional categories - the Rosalie van der Gucht Prize for New Directors (Greg Karvellas) and Best Supporting Actor (Adam Neill).
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
CHAMP, written by the talented playwright Louis Viljoen, has recently been awarded the 2012 Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best New South African Script. The play was nominated in two additional categories - the Rosalie van der Gucht Prize for New Directors (Greg Karvellas) and Best Supporting Actor (Adam Neill).
BWW Reviews: New 'MASTER HAROLD' Production at the Fugard Packs an Emotional Punch
by David Fick - March 26, 2013
This new production of 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS, directed by Kim Kerfoot, illuminates the material well, not only in its relevance to South Africa's past, but also in its significance to the country's current situation.
by David Fick - March 26, 2013
This new production of 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS, directed by Kim Kerfoot, illuminates the material well, not only in its relevance to South Africa's past, but also in its significance to the country's current situation.
THE DRIFTERS to Run Schools Music and Theatre Workshops in South Africa
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013
Lefra Productions in association with Prism Music Group and Treadwells are pleased to announce that the international renowned group, The Drifters, will be touring South Africa from 3 to 13 April as part of their 60th Anniversary World Tour, The Drifters Diamond Dynasty World Tour. This will be The Drifters' first visit to South Africa in over 30 years, featuring the current line-up, Pierre Herelle, Michael Williams, Ryan King and Carlton Powell, who themselves received gold disks from Sony for the first new recordings in over 30 years in 2013.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013
Lefra Productions in association with Prism Music Group and Treadwells are pleased to announce that the international renowned group, The Drifters, will be touring South Africa from 3 to 13 April as part of their 60th Anniversary World Tour, The Drifters Diamond Dynasty World Tour. This will be The Drifters' first visit to South Africa in over 30 years, featuring the current line-up, Pierre Herelle, Michael Williams, Ryan King and Carlton Powell, who themselves received gold disks from Sony for the first new recordings in over 30 years in 2013.
THE OKAVANGO MACBETH Discussion Set for March 25 at The Book Lounge
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013
On Monday 25th March, Nicholas Ellenbogen will visit The Book Lounge to talk about his production of Alexander McCall Smith (of THE NO 1 LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY fame) and composer Tom Cunningham's opera THE OKAVANGO MACBETH. The opera is currently running at the Artscape Theatre Complex in Cape Town until 30 March 2013.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013
On Monday 25th March, Nicholas Ellenbogen will visit The Book Lounge to talk about his production of Alexander McCall Smith (of THE NO 1 LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY fame) and composer Tom Cunningham's opera THE OKAVANGO MACBETH. The opera is currently running at the Artscape Theatre Complex in Cape Town until 30 March 2013.
South African BLOOD BROTHERS Adaptation to Start Tour in Cape Town in September 2013
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013
Willy Russell's acclaimed West End musical BLOOD BROTHERS will be produced by Pieter Toerien and Eric Abraham for Theatre on the Bay and the Fugard Theatre. It is set to open at the Theatre on the Bay in September 2013, before transferring to Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg in November. The production will then return to Cape Town and play at the Fugard Theatre from early February 2014.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013
Willy Russell's acclaimed West End musical BLOOD BROTHERS will be produced by Pieter Toerien and Eric Abraham for Theatre on the Bay and the Fugard Theatre. It is set to open at the Theatre on the Bay in September 2013, before transferring to Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg in November. The production will then return to Cape Town and play at the Fugard Theatre from early February 2014.
BWW Reviews: VOICES MADE NIGHT Ignites the Passions of the Heart
by David Fick - March 21, 2013
'Our passions are kindled when the fuse to our heart is lit.' These words are an accurate description of what happens during VOICES MADE NIGHT, a revival and revisal of one of Magnet Theatre's many physical theatre productions.
by David Fick - March 21, 2013
'Our passions are kindled when the fuse to our heart is lit.' These words are an accurate description of what happens during VOICES MADE NIGHT, a revival and revisal of one of Magnet Theatre's many physical theatre productions.
Celebrate ASSITEJ's World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
by David Fick - March 20, 2013
March 20 is the ASSITEJ World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People. Just one South African school who took up the challenge to take pupils to the theatre was Springfield Convent Senior School.
by David Fick - March 20, 2013
March 20 is the ASSITEJ World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People. Just one South African school who took up the challenge to take pupils to the theatre was Springfield Convent Senior School.
Lefra Productions to be Showcased at KKNK in Oudshoorn
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013
Lefra Productions will present three productions at this year's ABSA KKNK in Oudtshoorn. Lefra's new farce for 2013, MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS premieres at the Festival; the internationally acclaimed group, The Drifters are also appearing in Oudsthoorn and then Lefra's new one-man show, BARRY VAN DER LINDE BIED AAN... launched at the festival.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013
Lefra Productions will present three productions at this year's ABSA KKNK in Oudtshoorn. Lefra's new farce for 2013, MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS premieres at the Festival; the internationally acclaimed group, The Drifters are also appearing in Oudsthoorn and then Lefra's new one-man show, BARRY VAN DER LINDE BIED AAN... launched at the festival.
Andrea Caban Returns to Cape Town for QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN'T ANSWER
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013
New York Innovative Theater Award-winning solo artist Andrea Caban returns to Cape Town! The idea that one person can be expected to know everything, fix everything and be everything and is not indeed a mythic superbeing becomes clearer and clearer throughout our lifetime. Creator Andrea Caban deals with this truth and her own personal journey in QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN'T ANSWER.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013
New York Innovative Theater Award-winning solo artist Andrea Caban returns to Cape Town! The idea that one person can be expected to know everything, fix everything and be everything and is not indeed a mythic superbeing becomes clearer and clearer throughout our lifetime. Creator Andrea Caban deals with this truth and her own personal journey in QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN'T ANSWER.
Fleur du Cap Winners Announced in Cape Town, South Africa
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013
The prestigious 48th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards took place at the Artscape Theatre last night, Sunday March 17, 2013.It was a glamorous red carpet event, attended by celebrities, VIP's and the creme de la creme of the South African theatre scene. Top South African comedian Alan Committee hosted the onstage proceedings with great humour and flair. Africa Melane, a Fleur du Cap panel member and Capetalk presenter was his co-host for the evening.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013
The prestigious 48th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards took place at the Artscape Theatre last night, Sunday March 17, 2013.It was a glamorous red carpet event, attended by celebrities, VIP's and the creme de la creme of the South African theatre scene. Top South African comedian Alan Committee hosted the onstage proceedings with great humour and flair. Africa Melane, a Fleur du Cap panel member and Capetalk presenter was his co-host for the evening.
Satirical Puppet News Show ZANEWS Nominated for Six SAFTA Awards; Ceremony Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
The satirical puppet news show that fought so hard to make it to television will go to the 7th South African Film and Television Awards with a harvest of Golden Horns nominations in the TV Comedy and Animation categories.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
The satirical puppet news show that fought so hard to make it to television will go to the 7th South African Film and Television Awards with a harvest of Golden Horns nominations in the TV Comedy and Animation categories.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to Open at Fugard Theatre in Cape Town, July 10
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2013
The Fugard Theatre in District Six, today announces that their 2013 winter musical will be Richard O'Brien's iconic rock musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2013
The Fugard Theatre in District Six, today announces that their 2013 winter musical will be Richard O'Brien's iconic rock musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.
Junkets Releases SA GAY PLAYS 2 Anthology
by David Fick - March 04, 2013
Junkets Publishers has announced a new title in their set of play anthology, 'The Collected Series': SA GAY PLAYS 2: AN ANTHOLOGY OF PLAYS 1994 - 2013.
by David Fick - March 04, 2013
Junkets Publishers has announced a new title in their set of play anthology, 'The Collected Series': SA GAY PLAYS 2: AN ANTHOLOGY OF PLAYS 1994 - 2013.
Athol Fugard's MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS Plays Fugard Theatre, Now thru March 30
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2013
Produced by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, Athol Fugard's masterpiece, 'MASTER HAROLD'… AND THE BOYS, will open in the Fugard Studio Theatre tonight, 4th March 2013.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2013
Produced by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, Athol Fugard's masterpiece, 'MASTER HAROLD'… AND THE BOYS, will open in the Fugard Studio Theatre tonight, 4th March 2013.
Lefra Productions Presents MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS, April 4-6
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
Lefra Productions presents Ray Cooney's farce, FUNNY MONEY, in Afrikaans as MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS. Cooney's successful West End comedy is being staged for the first time staged in South Africa in this Afrikaans translation by Peet van Rensburg. Frans Swart is the director.
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
Lefra Productions presents Ray Cooney's farce, FUNNY MONEY, in Afrikaans as MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS. Cooney's successful West End comedy is being staged for the first time staged in South Africa in this Afrikaans translation by Peet van Rensburg. Frans Swart is the director.
Brandon Victor Dixon and More Set for Broadway in South Africa's 5th Anniversary Celebration, May 6
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2013
The Broadway in South Africa 5th Anniversary Celebration, which will include a star-studded concert & original music based on essays and letters from South African students who participate in their youth development programs, will take place in New York City's Prince George Ballroom on Monday, May 6th, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2013
The Broadway in South Africa 5th Anniversary Celebration, which will include a star-studded concert & original music based on essays and letters from South African students who participate in their youth development programs, will take place in New York City's Prince George Ballroom on Monday, May 6th, 2013.
Ben Kruger to Star in BARRY VAN DER LINDE BIED AAN, Begin. 4/3 at ABSA KKNK
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2013
It is the opening night of Great Comeback Tour of Afrikaans superstar, Duke Vermeulen. And the man behind this champagne event is the West Rand promoter, Barry van der Linde. For Barry himself, this is the biggest night of his career, as convincing the Platinum Prince to return to the stage after five years' absence was by no means easy.
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2013
It is the opening night of Great Comeback Tour of Afrikaans superstar, Duke Vermeulen. And the man behind this champagne event is the West Rand promoter, Barry van der Linde. For Barry himself, this is the biggest night of his career, as convincing the Platinum Prince to return to the stage after five years' absence was by no means easy.
Kalk Bay Theatre Presents I AM WHAT I AM, 3/6-16
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2013
The hit musical revue, I Am What I Am, will be performed at Kalk Bay Theatre from 6 to 16 March.
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2013
The hit musical revue, I Am What I Am, will be performed at Kalk Bay Theatre from 6 to 16 March.
Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Nominees Announced
by Kelsey Denette - February 20, 2013
The nominees have been announced for the prestigious 48th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards that will take place at a glamorous function on Sunday 17th March at 6pm at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.
by Kelsey Denette - February 20, 2013
The nominees have been announced for the prestigious 48th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards that will take place at a glamorous function on Sunday 17th March at 6pm at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.
Godfrey Johnson Returns to Kalk Bay Theatre with THE GODFREY JOHNSON SHOWCASE, Now thru Feb 23
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2013
Godfrey Johnson returns to Kalk Bay Theatre with THE GODFREY JOHNSON SHOWCASE, four nights only from today, 20 to 23 February.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2013
Godfrey Johnson returns to Kalk Bay Theatre with THE GODFREY JOHNSON SHOWCASE, four nights only from today, 20 to 23 February.
Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Nominees Announced Today
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
The annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has stepped onto the digital stage: for the first time, theatre-goers can use a convenient easy-to-use mobile voting application for the popular People's Choice Award category.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
The annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has stepped onto the digital stage: for the first time, theatre-goers can use a convenient easy-to-use mobile voting application for the popular People's Choice Award category.
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