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THE LAST FIVE YEARS Comes to Monte This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Following a sold-out debut season at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town, The Last Five Years is coming to the legendary Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino from 30 November 2022 to 11 December 2022.
South African Acting Trio Back With PLATFORM 9: Coming Home At Baxter Theatre This Festive Season
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
Top South African actors Theodore Jantjies and Maurice Paige are heading to Platform 9: Coming Home this December with renowned actor and producer Christo Davis in the metaphorical driver's seat. The trio is bringing their successful comedy show back to the Baxter Theatre where Platform 9 had its first run nine years ago.
HOLD STILL Comes to the Baxter Flipside Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
Acclaimed playwright Nadia Davids and director Jay Pather, once again team up for the world premiere of her latest play, Hold Still, at the Baxter Flipside, for a limited season, from 7 to 19 November 2022, at 7pm, with Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. 
DIE DAG TOE GUPPIE SWEEF Comes to The Drama Factory Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
Motorhuis Productions bied 'n SPLINTERNUWE kinder produksie aan! Twee hansworse van die die jaar is 2052 kom vertel vir ons die storie van Guppie, 'n grenspos bewaarder.
Cape Town City Ballet Heralds Start Of Summer Programme With THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
Cape Town City Ballet heralds the start of its bumper summer programme with captivating festive season favourite THE NUTCRACKER.
WOMEN OF ROCK - UNLEASHED Comes to The Drama Factory Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
Women of Rock pays tribute to the the talented, strong, independent, and amazing women of rock music over the last 60 years. From Janis to Alannis, Patti Smith to Pink, and Blondie to the Bangles.
Cape Town Opera's Foundation Studio Nominated For Prestigious International Opera Award
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Cape Town Opera's Foundation Studio has been nominated for a prestigious International Opera Award in the category Equal Opportunities and Impact. The 2022 International Opera Awards will be held on the 28th November 2022 in the Teatro Real in Madrid.
Review: THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT is back on in Cape Town at the Baxter
by Faeron Wheeler - October 24, 2022
This run of THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT brings with it some new energy in the form of two new cast members. It’s quite exciting to get to see the same play, which is still fairly fresh in my memory, with new faces and new ideas for characterisation. It must’ve also been a fun challenge for the existing cast members to work with new people.
Review: British reserve hides broken hearts in BETRAYAL at the Artscape
by Faeron Wheeler - October 24, 2022
It felt to me like the play moved in gasps. The characters and the momentum of the play seemed to hold still like they were holding their breath, and then there’d be a rush of movement and emotion as if everyone was gasping for air before holding it all in again.
The Family Band Presents A QUEEN EXPERIENCE at The Drama Factory Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
The Family Band brings you their hit show, 'The Family Band – a QUEEN Experience”.  The Family Band, consisting of 8 members, have garnered a reputation for being one of the best tribute bands in South Africa, with a line-up of seasoned musicians and a dynamic, professional frontman. 
Interview: Brett Bailey talks about creating CONSTELLATIONS at Spier
by Faeron Wheeler - October 21, 2022
CONSTELLATIONS is an immersive, intimate artistic experience created by Brett Bailey for the wine farm Spier. This year, they celebrate their third iteration of this incredible concept and it's sure to be a hit.
Review: A PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY is on at the Masque Theatre
by Faeron Wheeler - October 21, 2022
It’s so good to be back at the Masque Theatre and see an amateur society show being produced again! This week I went to see a dress rehearsal of A PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, produced by Cape Town Theatre Company, just before it opened. This is an original adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic story, which has been written and directed by Liz Roodt.
Centre For The Less Good Idea to Present SEASON 9 This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Featuring 19 multidisciplinary artists from all over South Africa, and a 36 member choir, who have worked  these past 6 months under the guidance of co-curators Mandla Mbothwe and Athena Mazarakis, the Season promises an outstanding  programme of diverse work over 5days at the Centre's home at Arts on Main in the Maboneng Precinct. 
Tshwane School Of Music Annual Benefit Concert To Take Place This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
The Tshwane School Of Music (TSOM) will be hosting its annual benefit concert on Saturday, 29 October 2022, at the Crystal Church, 7 Walton Rd, Aeroton, Johannesburg.
National Children's Theatre to Present SEUSSICAL JR This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
National Children's Theatre will present Seussical Jr from 30 October to 22 Dec at NCT's Imagination Theatre, Parktown, Johannesburg.
SOUND OF THE 70S Comes to The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
There was more variety in music in the 1970s than ever before. Music listeners had dozens of genres to choose from and many of them rose to popularity at different points during the decade. Funk, Soul, R&B, Pop, Hard Rock, Soft Rock and Disco all carved out their place in the music world in the 1970s.
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
Comedian Loyiso Gola Brings POPULAR CULTURE to Cape Town This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
Internationally celebrated and much-loved SA comedian, Loyiso Gola, is set to bring the laughs to The Mother City next week with his latest comedy show spectacular, Popular Culture.
THE REVIVAL: A TRIBUTE TO CAT STEVENS & RODRIGUEZ to Play The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2022
THE REVIVAL: A TRIBUTE TO CAT STEVENS & RODRIGUEZ will play The Drama Factory on Thursday, October 20nd at 7:30pm. 
Gareth James's ALICE AND THE BAD MOON Will Play The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2022
Gareth James Band will present Alice and the Bad Moon on Friday, 21 October at 7:30pm at The Drama Factory.
HE HAD IT COMING Will Play The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2022
Satirical comedy He Had it Coming, performed by Kim Blanche Adonis, directed by Daniel Richards, and written by Mike Van Graan, will play The Drama Factory on 27 and 28 October.
Cape Town Opera's L'ELISIR D'AMORE Comes To Theatre On The Bay
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2022
Bel canto genius Gaetano Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore (The elixir of love) is presented by Cape Town Opera, a touring production made possible by the unfailing generosity of the Judith Neilson Head Trust.
THE STORY OF EVA CASSIDY Announced At The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Fresh from earning an Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown/Makhanda, 'The Story of Eva Cassidy' is at once beautiful and tragic.
Interview: Carlo Daniels joins the cast of THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT
by Faeron Wheeler - October 05, 2022
The multi-nominated and award-winning THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT is returning to the stage this October. This run sees actor Carlo Daniels joining the cast, and Daniels came to talk to us about the experience so far.
A New And Intriguing Dark Comedy Comes To The Baxter Theatre This November
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
A new and intriguing Dark Comedy comes to the Baxter Theatre this November.

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