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Review: ORPHANS at Baxter Theatre Centre Is Powerful, Hilarious, and Heartbreaking

Review: ORPHANS at Baxter Theatre Centre Is Powerful, Hilarious, and Heartbreaking

by Jaime Uranovsky — October 21, 2023
ORPHANS, while originally set in North Philadelphia, is seamlessly transplanted to Woodstock in Cape Town.
Review: OF LOSS: HANDLE WITH CARE at Baxter Theatre Centre Is Experimental, Jarring,

Review: OF LOSS: HANDLE WITH CARE at Baxter Theatre Centre Is Experimental, Jarring, and Powerful

by Jaime Uranovsky — October 21, 2023
OF LOSS: HANDLE WITH CARE interrogates the ramifications of the continued exhibition of stolen African artefacts in museums around the globe.
JAMES STEWART & JOHN ELLIS EXPLORE THE MUSIC OF STING to be Presented at The Drama Fa

JAMES STEWART & JOHN ELLIS EXPLORE THE MUSIC OF STING to be Presented at The Drama Factory This Month

by BWW News Desk — October 17, 2023
Discover a unique and heartfelt tribute to the music of Sting as James Stewart and John Ellis take you on a musical journey at The Drama Factory.
Review: UP ON THE ROOF – THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK at Theatre On The Bay Is a Mellow

Review: UP ON THE ROOF – THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK at Theatre On The Bay Is a Mellow, Melodic Celebration of Sisterhood

by Jaime Uranovsky — October 15, 2023
When I slumped into the Theatre on the Bay on last week, I admit that I was not in the highest of spirits.
The Centre For The Less Good Idea Celebrates 10 Seasons Of Collective, Collaborative

The Centre For The Less Good Idea Celebrates 10 Seasons Of Collective, Collaborative Art Making This October 

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2023
BroadwayWorld announces the upcoming release of the highly anticipated new musical, 'THE SHOW'.
Interview: Elizma Badenhorst and Ashleigh Butcher of UP ON THE ROOF – THE CAROLE KI

Interview: Elizma Badenhorst and Ashleigh Butcher of UP ON THE ROOF – THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK at the Theatre on The Bay Talk All Things 'King'

by Jaime Uranovsky — October 11, 2023
From the producers that brought audiences the unforgettable HERE’S TO YOU – THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL SONGBOOK, VR Theatrical proudly presents this year's highly anticipated musical tribute: UP ON THE ROOF – THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK, a second instalment in the Staged Songbook genre.
South African Sensation Fagrie Isaacs to Present Luther Vandross Tribute Show in Joha

South African Sensation Fagrie Isaacs to Present Luther Vandross Tribute Show in Johannesburg

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Fagrie Isaacs presents a soulful tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross.
UP ON THE ROOF - THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK is Now Playing at Theatre on the Bay

UP ON THE ROOF - THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK is Now Playing at Theatre on the Bay

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2023
Up On The Roof - The Carole King Songbook, is currently on at Theatre on the Bay.
PASOLINI 100 by Mario Gaglioni Comes to the Lesedi at Joburg Theatre This Month

PASOLINI 100 by Mario Gaglioni Comes to the Lesedi at Joburg Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2023
On Tuesday 17 October 2023 Mario Gaglione and his small company of four dancers will present his own production Pasolini 100 - his tribute to poet, filmmaker, writer and intellectual Pier Paolo Pasolini at the Lesedi at Joburg Theatre.
CONSTELLATIONS: THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL to Play Spier Wine Farm in November

CONSTELLATIONS: THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL to Play Spier Wine Farm in November

by BWW News Desk — October 8, 2023
'Constellations: The Garden of Good and Evil' presents unique performances in a forested wilderness, featuring whimsical characters and beautiful music.
Review: WHEN THE DEAD ARRIVED at the Milnerton Playhouse Poses Dark Questions about H

Review: WHEN THE DEAD ARRIVED at the Milnerton Playhouse Poses Dark Questions about Humanity

by Jaime Uranovsky — October 7, 2023
All I knew when I stepped into the theatre to see WHEN THE DEAD ARRIVED was that it included a warning that the show contained blood – a lot of blood.
Showcase Of Dance Comes to the Joseph Stone Auditorium Next Week

Showcase Of Dance Comes to the Joseph Stone Auditorium Next Week

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2023
The Western Province Dance Association (WPDA) will be presenting Showcase of Dance at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone from Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th October.
Cape Town Opera's SONGS OF SHAKESPEARE Comes to Toyota US Woordfees

Cape Town Opera's SONGS OF SHAKESPEARE Comes to Toyota US Woordfees

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 2023
In a rare appearance at the Toyota US Woordfees, Cape Town Opera (CTO) will present Songs of Shakespeare on Friday 13 October 2023 at 16h00 for one performance only, at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch.
THE MURDER OF THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD Comes to the Masque Next Month

THE MURDER OF THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD Comes to the Masque Next Month

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 2023
Presented by Cape Town Theatre Company and The Masque, The Murder of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd will be performed from 3 until 18 November at The Masque.
ATKV-Crescendo Finalists Gearing Up For Final Training Week And Concert

ATKV-Crescendo Finalists Gearing Up For Final Training Week And Concert

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2023
ATKV Crescendo finalists are ready to show off what they learnt from industry experts during this year's training sessions.
MASTERCLASS Comes to the Toyota US Woordfees in Stellenbosch This Month

MASTERCLASS Comes to the Toyota US Woordfees in Stellenbosch This Month

by BWW News Desk — October 2, 2023
Cape Town Opera and Pieter Toerien's recent sold-out seasons of Terrence McNally's Master Class will return again, this time at the Toyota US Woordfees in Stellenbosch from 7-10 October 2023 at the Adam Small Auditorium.
INTERLACE LIVE Kicks Off at The Masque This Month

INTERLACE LIVE Kicks Off at The Masque This Month

by BWW News Desk — October 2, 2023
Interlace Live is a brand-new music concept that’s debuting at The Masque this October.
Review: THE PROMISE at The Homecoming Centre Will Satiate and Haunt Audiences

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.
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards

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.
Cape Town Opera Brings Reimagined Production of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA to Artscape in Oc

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.
Review: COSI at Theatre On The Bay is This Year's Production from LAMTA

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.
Review: A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE is Hilarious and Punchy at The Baxter Golden Arrow

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.
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Mourns Mohbad, Calls For Institutionalization Of Mus

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

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.
Interview: Candace Bushnell talks to us about TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND SEX AND

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.

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