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JOU MA SE PLATESPELER Comes to The Drama Factory in March

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.
ÜÜÜ Comes to The Drama Factory in March

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.
Ihhashi Elimhlophe Celebrates 45 Years at Theatre on the Square

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 i

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.
Review: EXPELLED Explores the Impact of Social Media at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studi

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.
Review: LUNGS at Theatre On The Bay is Like a Runaway Train You Want to Be On

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.
South African Stars Align In Musical Extravaganza At Artscape In Support Of The Kolis

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.
Cape Town City Ballet Introduces New Artistic Producer David Nixon CBE and Reveals 20

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-i

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.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Artscape Is Fun, Frothy and Fierce

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.
Godfrey Johnson Sings Jacques Brel and Noel Coward This Month at Milnerton Playhouse

Godfrey Johnson Sings Jacques Brel and Noel Coward This Month at Milnerton Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — February 8, 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.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is a joyful occasion at the Artscape

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is a joyful occasion at the Artscape

by Faeron Wheeler — February 7, 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

Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon As Artistic Producer

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2024
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately.
Ballet Star Ruxin Bi From China Joins Cast of THE GOLD RHINO OF MAPUNGUBWE BALLET at

Ballet Star Ruxin Bi From China Joins Cast of THE GOLD RHINO OF MAPUNGUBWE BALLET at Baxter Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2024
Ruxin Bi, star dancer from The National Ballet of China, will be joining Mzansi Ballet for a ten-day season.
Interview: Jaqueline Dommisse of EAT THE STARS at South African Astronomical Observat

Interview: Jaqueline Dommisse of EAT THE STARS at South African Astronomical Observatory on Why this Show Will Leave You 'Starry-eyed'

by Jaime Uranovsky — February 2, 2024
EAT THE STARS runs as part of the IN THE DARK season, which in turn takes place from 15 to 25 February at venues around Cape Town, and which is presented by Theatre Arts.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET comes to life at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET comes to life at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival

by Faeron Wheeler — January 30, 2024
Overall, ROMEO AND JULIET is engaging and the director used the setting of Maynardville to create a haunting piece.
Interview: Director Craig Freimond talks about bringing EXPELLED to the stage

Interview: Director Craig Freimond talks about bringing EXPELLED to the stage

by Faeron Wheeler — January 29, 2024
EXPELLED is a brand-new play from writer Rosalind Butler.
The Masque to Host Valentine's Soiree Next Month

The Masque to Host Valentine's Soiree Next Month

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2024
The Masque will host its Valentine's Soiree 'A Lifetime of Love' on 14 and 16 February, which promises to be a magical evening, guiding audiences through the beautiful journey of love with a musical twist.
SA Observatory and TheatreArts Partner For Celestial Ballet Beneath The Stars in Resp

SA Observatory and TheatreArts Partner For Celestial Ballet Beneath The Stars in Response To Load-shedding

by BWW News Desk — January 25, 2024
National audiences are invited to embark on a mesmerising exploration of human stories interwoven with the cosmic fabric in 'Eat the Stars,' a breath-taking site-specific performance, which forms part of TheatreArts' illuminating Theatre in the Dark season, from 22 to 25 February 2024.
Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon CBE as New Artistic Producer

Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon CBE as New Artistic Producer

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2024
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately.
Critically Acclaimed Drama THE GOOD DAD / DIE GOEIE PA FOR THE BAXTER Comes To Cape T

Critically Acclaimed Drama THE GOOD DAD / DIE GOEIE PA FOR THE BAXTER Comes To Cape Town

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2024
Unlikely Productions presents THE GOOD DAD / DIE GOEIE PA at The Baxter.
Puccini Double Bill Will Be Performed By Cape Town Opera As Part of Their First Seaso

Puccini Double Bill Will Be Performed By Cape Town Opera As Part of Their First Season of 2024 at Artscape

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2024
Hot on the heels of their sold-out Cape Town run of The Sound of Music presented in collaboration with Pieter Toerien Productions, Cape Town Opera opens its exciting 25th anniversary year with Giacomo Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi at the Artscape from 14 to 17 February 2024.
Milnerton Playhouse to Host Cape Town G&S TRIAL BY JURY

Milnerton Playhouse to Host Cape Town G&S TRIAL BY JURY

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2024
Milnerton Playhouse is hosting Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera 'Trial by Jury' from January 26-28.
Review: DIE FEL OMSTREDE KROON VAN EDWARD II & GAVESTON at the Baxter Flipside Explor

Review: DIE FEL OMSTREDE KROON VAN EDWARD II & GAVESTON at the Baxter Flipside Explores the Fine Line between Monarchy and Anarchy

by Jaime Uranovsky — January 19, 2024
At the outset, I beg potential patrons of this production not to avoid this play just because they cannot understand Afrikaans – this would be a grave error.
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards

by BWW Awards — January 18, 2024
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in South Africa! Winners include Guild Theatre, East London, Pieter Toerien Montecasino Theatre and more.

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