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DALA WHAT YOU MUST, IT IS WHAT IT IS One-man Comedy Show By Jason Goliath Set To Dazzle Johannesburg Audiences This November
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
Jason Goliath will once again hit the Johannesburg stage this November with a smash hit one-man comedy show, Dala What You Must, It Is What It Is.
RUDI CLAASE - VAN MY WYSIE AF Comes to The Drama Factory This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
Rudi Claase vier die jaar 21 jaar in die musiek bedryf, en het al meer as 700 treffers uit sy pen. Hy kom sing van die grootste treffers wat hy vir homself asook ander kunstenaars geskryf het, en vertel ons wat die inspirasie agter die liedjie was. Julle gaan dans, lag en huil met hierdie vertoning, moet dit nie misloop nie.
Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist Returns To Monte This Festive Season
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
South Africa's legendary hypnotist – Andre – returns from his successful UK tour to once again entertain Jo'Burg audiences this Festive Season!
THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT Returns For Run At Baxter Theatre Centre Ahead Of Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
The  Fleur du Cap Theatre Award-winning and multiple-nominated production THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT will be performed for a limited season from 20 to 29 October in the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio.
The Ultimate Luther Vandross Tribute Show Comes To Cape Town This November
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
The soulful sounds of Luther Vandross comes to Cape Town in an unforgettable tribute show. Cape Town-born singing sensation, Fagrie Isaacs, who industry insiders have lauded as one of the best Luther Vandross tribute acts, will be performing at Hillsong Church, Century City this November.
ALADDIN AND HIS WONDERFUL LAMP Announced in Johannesburg
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
When we think of magic, Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp is one of the first stories that comes to mind.  Aladdin is a classic 'rags to riches' tale with a young hero, a beautiful princess, and an evil villain, and is made complete with genies, wishes and magic. The story is one of the best known and most retold fairy tales of all time.
ATKV-Crescendo's Sit Dit Aan Musical Production Set To Show Off Rising Stars This October In Stellenbosch
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
This October will see months of hard work culminating in a vocal explosion as some of South Africa's most talented songwriters and performers take to the stage as part of the ATKV-Crescendo Musical Development Project.
Two Additional Gregory Porter Concerts Announced At Montecasino
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
Owing to the unprecedented response to the recently announced Gregory Porter presented by Liberty solo concert tour, tickets for the three January 2023 dates at Montecasino's Teatro sold out within days.
Mark Banks is Back ALIVE! at the Studio Theatre, Montecasino Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
Mark Banks is back ALIVE! Banks blazes back to the Studio Theatre at Montecasino with his latest one-man all-new hilarious take on present day life - ALIVE!
Cape Town Opera's 'Conduct Like A Pro' Series Comes To YouTube This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2022
In the wake of Cape Town Opera (CTO)'s successful initiative, Sing Like a Pro, another training programme is currently undergoing its genesis, confirming this company's commitment to promoting talent in emerging opera and choral practitioners: Conduct Like a Pro.
SO YOU WANT TO BE A TROPHY WIFE? Announced At Woordfees
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2022
So You Want To Be A Trophy Wife? comes to Woordfees for two performances only.
Review: Sylvaine Strike's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGNIA WOOLF? is powerful, punchy and in your face
by Faeron Wheeler - September 23, 2022
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGNIA WOOLF? has to be one of the most in-your-face pieces of theatre ever written, and it’s as entertaining and relevant today as it was when it debuted 60 years ago. Under the exceptional direction of Sylvaine Strike, this incredible cast had me simultaneously wanting to hide and wanting to see more as the characters let all their dirty laundry hang out.
Black Impact Foundation Sponsors AEW 2022 Just Energy Transition Concert in Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
Representing the continent’s premier event for the oil, gas and renewable energy industries, African Energy Week (AEW) 2022 - taking place from 18-21 October this year in Cape Town - will host the Just Energy Transition Concert, a large-scale music concert taking place on 17 October at the Cabo Beach Club.
Deon Meyer and Coenie De Villiers Bring KAROO SUITE 2: Karoonagte To The Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino in November
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
Internationally-renowned author, Deon Meyer, and music legend Coenie de Villiers return to the stage after nearly three years with their homage to the Karoo, Karoo Suite 2: Karoo Nights.  The production enjoyed a rousing debut at the arts festival in Stellenbosch during the first week of March 2020, but was never staged again as a result of the pandemic.
Political Thriller ASKARI Returns at SA State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2022
The two-time Naledi Theatre Award-nominated play ASKARI will return on stage at the South African State Theatre (SAST) to showcase from 27 September till 16 October 2022.
LAMTA Presents COME TOGETHER - A Beatles Inspired Dance Production at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
COME TOGETHER – The Beatles Covered / Uncovered, is an exuberant, energetic, and entertaining dance production presented by the Cape Town based Performing Arts Academy LAMTA (The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy).
'A Tribute To Edith Piaf' Comes to The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
After a smash hit run earlier this year we are thrilled to welcome back A Tribute to Edith Piaf. TF Productions presents a moving tribute to the legendary singer Edith Piaf. The show with the original line-up of Franky Lekas and Thinus Ries was presented in the Crassula Hall, Betty's Bay during March 2022.
SO YOU WANT TO BE A TROPHY WIFE? Comes to Theatre on the Square, Sandton
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
Sue Diepeveen’s funny and poignant one-person show, So You Want To Be A Trophy Wife? comes to Theatre on the Square, Sandton from 14 to 24 September. 
Inaugural Hallelujah Arts Festival Comes To Cape Town This November With Three Days Of Praise And Performance
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Hanover Park-born musician and TV presenter, Jonathan Rubain, is set to host a special weekend of Praise and performances known as the inaugural Hallelujah Arts Festival, which will take place in The Mother City this November.
South African Cellist And Composer Dr Thokozani Mhlambi is Coming To Rondebosch This October
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Fresh off his North American tour, Dr Thokozani Mhlambi kicks off the summer with a concert at the South African College of Music in Rondebosch, Cape Town this October.
Review: FORDSBURG'S FINEST Takes You on An Emotional Trip Down Memory Lane
by Faeron Wheeler - September 12, 2022
It’s quite amazing that a script written in 1997 about a fledgling democratic South Africa can still be so relevant and haunting in 2022. FORDSBURG’S FINEST by Paul Slabolepszy delivers in heart and in asking some truly tricky questions of the characters and of the audience members.
Pieter Toerien Presents Paul Slabolepszy's FORDSBURG'S FINEST, Starring Paul and Chi Mhende
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Pieter Toerien presents PAUL SLABOLEPSZY'S FORDSBURG'S FINEST starring Paul Slabolepszy (Running Riot, The Return of Elvis Du Pisanie, Saturday Night at the Palace, Suddenly The Storm, Heel Against the Head, Pale Natives) & Chi Mhende (Generations, Love The One You Love, Chasing Chairs).
Teni, Ruger, and More to Headline Just Energy Transition Concert in Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2022
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the artist lineup for its Just Energy Transition Concert – set to take place this year on 17 October at the Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town. The concert will officially be headlined by Teni; Ruger; Focalistic; Chike; DJ Dollar; Kings of the Weekend; Sphectacula; and DJ Waves, representing one of Cape Town’s most exciting Afrobeats and Amapiano festivals this year.
Review: Original play SO… THAT HAPPENED is on at Milnerton Playhouse
by Faeron Wheeler - September 09, 2022
It’s always exciting when one of the Cape Town societies puts on original work. SO… THAT HAPPENED is made even more interesting in that it’s a sequel or a follow-up from another original work. I really loved that director and writer Werner Asher Steffen and Milnerton Players were able to bring back the original cast as well.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

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