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Young Stars Announced For Cape Town City Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
The young stars for Cape Town City Ballet's production of THE NUTCRACKER have been announced!
Cape Town Singer and Songwriter, Keanu Harker, Invites You To Spend Christmas With Him and His Friends
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
Cape Town-born musician, Keanu Harker is getting into the festive spirit and invites audiences along for the journey with a magical concert taking place in The Mother City this month.
Cape Town Opera Presents BUBBLES at The Artscape Innovation Lounge This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
Bubbles, part of Cape Town Opera's successful Opera Blocks series, returns to the Artscape Theatre by popular demand this festive season. The 40-minute performance is aimed at babies and small children from birth to 4 years of age and explores the magical world of theatre.
Cape Town Opera's Foundation Studio Programme Wins Equal Opportunities and Impact Category At International Opera Awards
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
Cape Town Opera's Foundation Studio programme won the Equal Opportunities and Impact category at the International Opera Awards held at the Teatro Real in Madrid on 28 November 2022.
Review: LOVE AND MISTLETOE at Milnerton Playhouse Is a Fun Seasonal Comedy with Loads of Laughs
by Jaime Uranovsky - November 28, 2022
Just like that, all the tell-tale signs are here to tell us that the festive season is upon us: terrible Cape Town traffic, warmer temperatures and great opportunities to return to the theatre for seasonal shows! To welcome in the holiday spirit, head on down to see LOVE AND MISTLETOE at the Milnerton Playhouse.
Mike McCully and The Harmonix - LEGENDS Comes to The Drama Factory This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Mike McCullagh, the man behind the phenomenally popular “60 Something” has become something of a legend in the entertainment and music industry.  Mike McCully & The Harmonix brought you the highly successful ABBA and Beatles Tributes and That 80s Show this year. They will be back their new show, “LEGENDS”, featuring legendary songs and artists from the 60s to the 90s.
Blu Blood Announces Back-to-Back Shows For The Whole Family This December
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2022
Blu Blood kicks off the holiday season with back-to-back shows for the whole family! Learn more about the full lineup here!
Ashley Dowds Will Lead Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
This festive season will see a larger revival of VR Theatrical's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, this time on Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre's main stage where it will play a limited engagement of 12 performances only.
Interview: Nell-Louise Pollock speaks about being the featured artist for ONE IN THREE at Artscape
by Faeron Wheeler - November 21, 2022
As the world gets ready to launch the international 16 Days of Activism campaign against Gender Based Violence, Cape Town Opera decided to add their voice to the call. Their new production ONE IN THREE is a selection of works that speak about the subject of GBV.
'Mike McCully & The Harmonix - Hits Of The 70's & 80's' Comes to The Drama Factory This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
It's the usual Harmonix line-up with Mike himself on drums and vocals, the awesome Gordon Mackay on keys and vocals, Warren (Rabbit) Lomberg on lead guitar and cooking bassist Neil Peyton. Fronting lead vocals are the phenomenal duo of Sjanel Vosloo and Kea Brand.
Review: BEING STEVE at Theatre On The Bay Crackles with Talent, Energy and Ambition
by Jaime Uranovsky - November 19, 2022
BEING STEVE, featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim, Schwartz and Flaherty is a celebration of some of the most prolific contributors to musical theatre in history – all of whom happen to share a first name. This high-energy revue, performed by the current students of Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA), crackles with talent,
POPArt Theatre Presents POP Picnic In The Park - A FUNdraiser
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
As part of the #IyabuyaiPOPArt campaign - that is, POP Theatre's campaign to bring POPArt back as a full time theatre space - they are doing a series of FUNdraisers to get the community back together IRL for a bit of fun and face time!
South African State Theatre Presents 15th Annual Mzansi Fela Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
The 2022 edition of the annual Mzansi Fela Festival (MFF), taking place at The South African State theatre (SAST) from 01 to 18 December 2022, will be the 15th instalment since inception in 2007. T
Review: HOLD STILL at the Baxter Flipside Theatre pushes you to ask if you really are a good person
by Faeron Wheeler - November 16, 2022
HOLD STILL holds up a mirror and quite deftly questions whether or not you’re as good a person as you think you are. It’s a jarring question to be faced with and the four characters on stage are left reeling in the wake of getting their answers.
THE JIVE CULTURE SHOCK Returns For A Third Season This December
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
The uniquely Capetonian musical production with Cape Minstrels & Malay Choirs, THE JIVE CULTURE SHOCK, returns for yet another season of dancing and performances, live on stage - in association with YMA Consulting.
ONE - A TRIBUTE TO U2 (UNPLUGGED) Will Play The Drama Factory in November
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2022
“One - A Tribute to U2” (uplugged), featuring Tyrone Marinus & Gareth James, will play THE DRAMA FACTORY on Sunday, November 20th at 4pm.
The Rivertones to Present a Special Tribute to Bob Marley, Ub40 & Eddy Grant at The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2022
The Rivertones will present a special tribute to Bob Marley, Ub40 & Eddy Grant at The Drama Factory on Sunday, November 27th at 4pm.
Review: DINNER WITH THE 42S at Masambe Theatre is gritty, funny and sharp
by Faeron Wheeler - November 12, 2022
DINNER WITH THE 42S is an absolute treat! It’s gritty, it’s funny, it’s sharp – it’s a production definitely worth watching.
DOUBLE STAR Announced At The Baxter Theatre Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2022
Andi Colombo presents Double Star, a new play by Andi Colombo with Aidan Scott and Mamello Makhetha.
I WANT TO WRITE YOU A SUBMARINE Announced At ToneelHuis
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2022
i want to write you a submarine, a new play by Andi Colombo announced at ToneelHuis, 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town R200. 
International Music Superstars CeCe Peniston and Crystal Waters Head To Cape Town This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
Dance Music Divas, CeCe Peniston and Crystal Waters are coming to Cape Town and bringing the 90s with them.
Cape Town Music Festival Returns To Deliver Hope and Unity This December
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
After a successful launch last year, the Unity On The Square music festival is back and ready to rock the Mother City this festive season.
LOVE & MISTLETOE Opens at Milnerton Playhouse This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2022
It's holiday time and entertainment for the family is a must! Milnerton Players are proud to present their holiday production 'Love and Mistletoe' which runs from November 25 to December 10 at the Milnerton Playhouse. Directed by veteran Sheila McCormick this is a play with lots of laughs. Written by Raymond Hopkins we meet the Millard family and some friends as they celebrate Christmas, but all is not plain sailing.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS Promises an Enchanting Experience at Spier Wine Farm
by Faeron Wheeler - November 07, 2022
This is the third year that CONSTELLATIONS is running out at Spier Wine Farm and I’m glad that I finally got to experience it. It’s a magical setting for performances and the whole experience was unlike anything I’d done before.
SHAKA ZULU Returns to South African State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
The six-time Naledi Theatre Award-winning musical Shaka Zulu: The Gaping Wound directed by Meshack Mavuso Magabane, makes its way back to stage to dazzle audiences at the South African State Theatre (SAST) from 8 to 27 November 2022.

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