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South African State Theatre Presents 15th Annual Mzansi Fela Festival

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.
Review: HOLD STILL at the Baxter Flipside Theatre pushes you to ask if you really are

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.
THE JIVE CULTURE SHOCK Returns For A Third Season This December

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

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 D

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

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

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

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 Thi

International Music Superstars CeCe Peniston and Crystal Waters Head To Cape Town This Month

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 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

Cape Town Music Festival Returns To Deliver Hope and Unity This December

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 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

LOVE & MISTLETOE Opens at Milnerton Playhouse This Month

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 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.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS Promises an Enchanting Experience at Spier Wine Farm

Review: CONSTELLATIONS Promises an Enchanting Experience at Spier Wine Farm

by Faeron Wheeler — November 7, 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.
SHAKA ZULU Returns to South African State Theatre

SHAKA ZULU Returns to South African State Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 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.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Comes to Monte This Month

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Comes to Monte This Month

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 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 Fe

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.
HOLD STILL Comes to the Baxter Flipside Next Week

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.
DIE DAG TOE GUPPIE SWEEF Comes to The Drama Factory Next Month

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

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

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.
Cape Town Opera's Foundation Studio Nominated For Prestigious International Opera Awa

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.
Review: THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT is back on in Cape Town at the Baxter

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.
Review: British reserve hides broken hearts in BETRAYAL at the Artscape

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 Family Band Presents A QUEEN EXPERIENCE at The Drama Factory Next Month

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”.
Interview: Brett Bailey talks about creating CONSTELLATIONS at Spier

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.
Review: A PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY is on at the Masque Theatre

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.

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