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SPRING AWAKENING Comes to Theatre on the Bay
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2024
LAMTA’s hit production of Spring Awakening, directed by Sylvaine Strike, is back by popular demand from this Friday 8 March 2024 at Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay.
Youth Music Competition Honours Founder and Increases Prize Money
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2024
The 2024 National Youth Music Competition (NYMC) will honour the founder of the competition, the late Michael Maas who passed on 14 March 2023. It also increases the total prize money to R180 000.00.
International Guest Artists Set for FINDING THE LIGHT - AN EVENING WITH MUSICAL THEATRE STARS
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2024
The star-studded line-up is complete following the announcement of the international guest artists joining the production of FINDING THE LIGHT - AN EVENING WITH MUSICAL THEATRE STARS.
Dr. Thokozani Mhlambi, Returns To Cape Town Next Month With HAIL TO THE KING! A MUSICAL STORY
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2024
Fresh from a successful tour of the USA and Canada, Mhlambi brings a new production to town: a celebration of Africa's rich heritage and artistic excellence. Hail to the King incorporates elements of storytelling, classical music and African izibongo poetry.
Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Perform Mozart's Requiem in March
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Cape Town Opera (CTO) and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) will once again be collaborating on Mozart’s iconic Requiem at the Paarl Toringkerk on Easter Saturday, 30 March 2024, at 16:00. 
The Songmakers Guild Hosts A POET'S LOVE Performance This Week
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
The Songmakers Guild will present A Poet's Love, with counter tenor Clint van der Linde and harpist Vinciane Degroote. Performances are at 6 Spin Street on Thursday 29 February and Friday 1 March 2024 at 7pm.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes to South Africa in March
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Every Brilliant Thing will come to South Africa next month. The show will be staged at The Drama Factory in Strand from the 7 to 16 March 2024 and at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn from the 28 to 30 March 2024.
Cape Town Opera's Youth Development and Education Department Kicks Off Annual National Schools Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2024
Cape Town Opera's Youth Development and Education (YDE) department's annual month-long National Schools Tour is underway.
AMADEUS Comes to Monte Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Gloucester Productions will present a 2024 staging of Peter Schaffer's gripping classic play Amadeus, starring Alan Committie as Salieri.
James Carl Smith Celebrates 100 Years of Piano at Milnerton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Milnerton Playhouse will be the venue for a one-off concert on March 15 by pianist and vocalist extraordinaire James Carl Smith.
Rob Thompson to Present MY STORY WITH THE BLUES At The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Discover the personal journey of blues guitarist Rob Thompson in 'My Story With The Blues' at The Drama Factory. Learn more about the show!
JOU MA SE PLATESPELER Comes to The Drama Factory in March
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Jou Ma Se Platespeler comes to the Drama Factory in March. The performance is set for 26 March 2024.
ÜÜÜ Comes to The Drama Factory in March
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Catch the hilarious comedy 'ÜÜÜ' at The Drama Factory, a solo performance by Sophie Jones directed by Rob Van Vuuren. Get ready for a unique and entertaining show filled with laughter and surprises.
Ihhashi Elimhlophe Celebrates 45 Years at Theatre on the Square
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
Theatre on the Square will host Ihhashi Elimhlophe in a commemorative performance marking his 45-year career in the industry.
Review: SUOR ANGELICA and GIANNI SCHICCHI at Artscape Celebrates Comedy and Tragedy in Puccini's Operas
by Jaime Uranovsky - February 18, 2024
Cape Town Opera presents a Puccini double-bill of operas: SUOR ANGELICA and GIANNI SCHICCHI. Each opera runs for just under an hour, with an interval in between. The two operas are vastly different – SUOR ANGELICA, despite containing comedic moments, is ultimately tragic.
Review: EXPELLED Explores the Impact of Social Media at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio
by Faeron Wheeler - February 17, 2024
EXPELLED is a brand-new play from Rosalind Butler, and it deals with just how damaging social media can be for all ages. The characters in the play and the story feel incredibly relatable as many of us spend time questioning how much we live our lives through social media.
Review: LUNGS at Theatre On The Bay is Like a Runaway Train You Want to Be On
by Faeron Wheeler - February 17, 2024
Duncan MacMillan’s play LUNGS has been described as 'off-kilter' and 'brutally honest' - and that's exactly what you get with this production. It races forward at a gallop as the pair on stage move through their relationship. There's an element of a runaway train to the pace, but it's a train I want to be on.
South African Stars Align In Musical Extravaganza At Artscape In Support Of The Kolisi Foundation
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
South African stars unite in 'FINDING THE LIGHT - AN EVENING WITH MUSICAL THEATRE STARS' at Artscape in support of the Kolisi Foundation. Join Jonathan Roxmouth, Lucy Tops, Lynelle Kenned, Tshepo Ncokoane, and more for this musical extravaganza.
Cape Town City Ballet Introduces New Artistic Producer David Nixon CBE and Reveals 2024 Repertoire
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2024
At an event held at the Norval Foundation in Tokai yesterday, CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET (CTCB) introduced Artistic Producer David Nixon CBE and revealed the repertoire for 2024.
Review: THE GOLD RHINO OF MAPUNGUBWE at Baxter Theatre Is a Fresh, Vibrant, African-infused Ballet
by Jaime Uranovsky - February 13, 2024
It is always gratifying to witness performers staging highly technical artforms, like ballet, and giving them fresh, local twists. THE GOLD RHINO OF MAPUNGUBWE BALLET is such an example. The show tells the story of Van Graan, a white man in the 1930s who embarks on a journey to discover the treasures of the ancient civilisation of Mapangubwe.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Artscape Is Fun, Frothy and Fierce
by Jaime Uranovsky - February 11, 2024
LEGALLY BLONDE needs little introduction: based on the cult-classic movie of the early 2000s, the story follows blonde bombshell Elle Woods to Harvard Law School as she attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington III.  However, Elle’s love story ends up being about so much more than ‘getting the boy’.
Godfrey Johnson Sings Jacques Brel and Noel Coward This Month at Milnerton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2024
Godfrey Johnson will be celebrating an evening of two of his greatest inspirations: Jacque Brel and Noel Coward at the Milnerton Playhouse this month. GODFREY JOHNSON sings Jacques Brel and Noel Coward  will be performed on Friday 16 February for one show only.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is a joyful occasion at the Artscape
by Faeron Wheeler - February 07, 2024
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is fun, vibrant, energetic and full of heart, and the team should be incredibly proud of the hard work they've put in.
Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon As Artistic Producer
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately. This momentous news coincides with the ballet company's 90th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its illustrious history.
Ballet Star Ruxin Bi From China Joins Cast of THE GOLD RHINO OF MAPUNGUBWE BALLET at Baxter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2024
Ruxin Bi, star dancer from The National Ballet of China, will be joining Mzansi Ballet for a ten-day season. Learn more about the production here!

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