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Review: THE PROMISE at The Homecoming Centre Will Satiate and Haunt Audiences by Klara van Rooyen
- September 28, 2023 Now and then, the stars align in theatre. The funding meets the vision, the performers meet the text, and the text resonates with its audience. THE PROMISE is an example of such a monumental moment in South African theatre.
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards by BWW Awards
- September 28, 2023 Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Cape Town Opera Brings Reimagined Production of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA to Artscape in October by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2023 Step into a world of passion, tragedy, magnificent melody and visual extravagance as Cape Town Opera (CTO) and Opera UCT present La traviata, Verdi's timeless masterpiece that will premiere at Artscape on 26 October 2023. Learn more about the production here!
Review: COSI at Theatre On The Bay is This Year's Production from LAMTA by Faeron Wheeler
- September 26, 2023 I'm always excited to see the LAMTA yearly productions - you get a glimpse into who will be hitting the industry in the not-too-distant future. This year's play was COSI, written by Louis Nowra and directed by Chris Weare.
Review: A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE is Hilarious and Punchy at The Baxter Golden Arrow Studio by Faeron Wheeler
- September 26, 2023 I'll admit, the title A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE had me immediately. I also know I love to watch Aaron McIlroy on stage - he is hilarious. I then discovered that writer director Craig Freimond was responsible for some films that I really enjoyed - and I could not wait to see this one at the Baxter. Thankfully, I was not disappointed at all.
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Mourns Mohbad, Calls For Institutionalization Of Music Industry In Africa by BWW News Desk
- September 24, 2023 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has emphasized the importance of regulating and institutionalizing the music entertainment industry as it joins millions of African youths and music fans to express grief over the demise of Nigeria's singer, Mohbad, (real name Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba).
Sinach Comes to South Africa in October by BWW News Desk
- September 20, 2023 Internationally acclaimed Nigerian gospel music sensation, Sinach will be making her way to South Africa for a much-anticipated performance at Centre Court, Emperors Palace (Kempton Park, Johannesburg) on Sunday, 29th of October. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!
Interview: Candace Bushnell talks to us about TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND SEX AND THE CITY by Faeron Wheeler
- September 18, 2023 Creator of SEX AND THE CITY, Candace Bushnell, is on her way to South Africa with her new one-woman show - TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND SEX AND THE CITY. She took some time to chat to us about the show, about her experiences and about how excited she is to visit our beautiful country.
Christo Davids Directs ORPHANS at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town This October by BWW News Desk
- September 18, 2023 Stage and television star, Christo Davids, directs a stellar trio in Lyle Kessler's critically acclaimed, Orphans, at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio in Cape Town. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
ANDRE THE HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST to Play The Drama Factory Next Month by BWW News Desk
- September 16, 2023 Experience the hilarious hypnotic skills of Andre in 'Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist' at The Drama Factory. After a 2-year hiatus, Andre returns to South Africa for an evening of side-splitting entertainment. Don't miss this funny and feel-good comedy show.
VINCENT - HIS QUEST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED to Play The Drama Factory This Month by BWW News Desk
- September 16, 2023 VINCENT - HIS QUEST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED is a multimedia cabaret that tells the story of Vincent Van Gogh's search for love through reimagined versions of popular musical theatre, pop, rock, and jazz numbers.
WHEN THE DEAD ARRIVED Comes to Milnerton Playhouse This Month by BWW News Desk
- September 13, 2023 Critically acclaimed local playwright Werner Asher Steffen brings a new play to the stage of Milnerton Playhouse from September 29 to October 14. Learn more about When The Dead Arrived here!
Review: DELELA is Cheeky and Disrespectful in The Best Way by Faeron Wheeler
- September 12, 2023 The word 'delela' means cheeky, rude, disrespectful or out of line - and I couldn't think of a more fitting title for this production and the subject matter. It's a brilliant piece of satire that points the finger and pokes fun at the world of vanity philanthropy.
MASTER CLASS Starring Sandra Prinsloo Returns to Theatre On The Bay This Month by BWW News Desk
- September 11, 2023 Cape Town Opera and Pieter Toerien's sold-out production of Terrence McNally's Master Class returns by popular demand to Theatre on the Bay for six shows only from 26 to 30 September 2023. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Review: SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR is a joyous romp at Theatre On The Bay by Faeron Wheeler
- September 07, 2023 What did our critic think of SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR at Theatre On The Bay? Sometimes you just need a really good laugh - and that's exactly what SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR delivers. It's a joyous production with excellent comic timing from the two actors and some beautiful nuances layered in by director Christopher Weare.
BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR Comes to South Africa in December by BWW News Desk
- September 06, 2023 The new live theatre show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will bring Blippi to the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on the 1st to 10th December 2023. Learn more about how to catch Blippi in South Africa here!
Interview: Movement Director Fiona Du Plooy Talks About Bringing TOSCA to life by Faeron Wheeler
- September 05, 2023 After a stellar debut season at the Joburg Theatre, TOSCA is coming to the Artscape Opera House this September. This directorial team from Cape Town Opera includes Fiona Du Plooy as Movement Director, and she took some time out to chat to us about her role in the production and the production itself.
Review: THE WAITING GAME Is on at The Masque Theatre by Jaime Uranovsky
- August 28, 2023 THE WAITING GAME, a new show set to music and dance, is currently showing at the Masque Theatre, after its debut at the Wave Theatre in Cape Town.
The production, which has a large cast (18 people), tells a new story while using songs from existing musicals (and changing the lyrics where necessary).
Interview: Mark Fleishman Talks About Bringing SNAPPED Back to the Stage by Faeron Wheeler
- August 24, 2023 SNAPPED is set to return to the stage in September this year. The play was first conceived of and staged under lockdown in 2021. We spoke to director Mark Fleischman about bringing this play back to life.
Hoezit Samelewing Comes To Afriforum Theatre With 5 VROUENS EN EK by BWW News Desk
- August 21, 2023 Pretorian ladies can look forward to an unforgettable show at AfriForum Theatre on 16 September 2023, when Hoezit Samelewing's talented and hilarious Francois Boyce takes the stage to celebrate women. Be prepared to (as it says on the poster) laugh a lot, cry a lot and reflect on life and womanhood.