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The College of Magic's Children's Magic Festival Returns in July
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
The College of Magic's always popular Children's Magic Festival is back! This exciting school holiday event makes a fantastical return to the Mother City from 13 to 16 July 2022, themed to witches, wizards and magical creatures.
THE CORNWALL KILLINGS Comes to The Drama Factory in July
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
Dinners To Die For Murder Mysteries presents an immersive theatrical journey of homicide and hilarity. Fancy yourself a mean detective? Sift through the clues, cons, chaos and confusion. Scrutinize the scandalous suspects and crack the case if you can.
State Theatre Presents 14th Youth Expressions Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
To evoke the spirit of Youth Month, the South African State Theatre (SAST) will be hosting the 14th annual Youth Expression Festival (YEF) which is set to feature young creatives whose works make vigorous commentary on topical affairs that impact the contemporary youth.
Mozart's Masterpiece LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Announced At Roodepoort Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Proudly sponsored by the Judith Neilson Head Trust, Cape Town Opera, in collaboration with Sempre Opera and Roodepoort Theatre, presents Mozart's famous masterpiece, Le Nozze di Figaro at the Roodepoort Theatre from 06 – 15 July 2022.
South African Premiere Run Announced For Internationally Acclaimed Play THE GOOD DAD at the Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
A new, South African production of Gail Louw's internationally acclaimed play THE GOOD DAD will have its South African premiere run at The Drama Factory from 28 June until 3 July.
Nicola Date speaks about BREAKING THE CLOSET at The Two Eves
by Faeron Wheeler - June 03, 2022
BREAKING THE CLOSET is in its third edition. Co-founder of this exciting initiative, Nicola Date, sat down to discuss what the shows are all about and what they mean to her personally.
The South African State Theatre Presents Malcolm Jiyane On Dashiki Dialogues With Percy Mabandu
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
The South African State Theatre has announced the second instalment of the Dashiki Dialogues with Percy Mabandu as he sits down for an inspired dialogue with the marvellous multi-instrumentalist, Malcolm Jiyane.
Joburg Ballet to Present RAW 3
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Launched in 2020, JOBURG BALLET RAW is, in the words of artistic director Iain MacDonald, “an initiative to give choreographers a platform to create new works in a setting where the audience has the opportunity to interact with the process.
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Announced At The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is a tribute show centered around one of Fleetwood Mac's most successful albums Rumours (1977) that spent 31 weeks at No 1 on the Billboard charts. Rumours remains a candid songwriting triumph that cemented Fleetwood Mac's status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Magnet Theatre Presents Classic Brecht Play For Trainee Graduation Production
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Magnet Theatre presents the graduation production of the sixth cohort of the Fulltime Training & Job Creation Programme.
LAMTA Presents COME TOGETHER – THE BEATLES COVERED / UNCOVERED
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
COME TOGETHER – The Beatles Covered / Uncovered is LAMTA's exuberant, energetic, and  entertaining dance production for 2022. 
BWW Review: BLOOD KNOT at the Baxter will draw you into Fugard's world
by Faeron Wheeler - May 17, 2022
The careful and clever direction by James Ngcobo, mixed with the finely tuned performances of Francois Jacobs and Mncedisi Shabangu, draws you completely into their world. The team strikes an excellent balance between the lighter, comic moments and the hard, cruel truth of the story.
Cape Town Opera's One Night Only: Duet Gala Concert Comes To Artscape In June
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
After a Covid-enforced break of two years, Cape Town Opera (CTO) and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) have announced this one-night-only event of glamour, conducted by sought-after Polish-German conductor Adam Szmidt and directed by the renowned Christine Crouse. 
BWW Review: UNCLE MARC And a Whole Lot of Glamour at The Baxter Theatre Centre
by Faeron Wheeler - May 13, 2022
On Wednesday evening, the Baxter Theatre Centre became a very glamorous spot. The Main Theatre now the Pam Golding Theatre, in honour of the late real estate giant and a generous sponsorship agreement. The evening was capped off by the opening performance of Marc Lottering’s latest stand-up show UNCLE MARC.
Jonathan Roxmouth's BACK IN LIGHTS Returns to Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2022
Following a sold-out season in January this year - Jonathan Roxmouth is “Back in Lights” at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre! Accompanied onstage by a virtuoso Broadway chamber ensemble and under the guiding light of Weslee Swain Lauder, Jonathan will be reminding theatregoers of the magic of the Musicals through song, story and perhaps even the odd tap dance with his signature tongue-in-cheek sense of humour.
Disney+ Annnounces Full Content Line up for South Africa
by Michael Major - May 06, 2022
Subscribers will be able to watch titles including the hit original comedy series “Only Murders in the Building,” limited series “Pam and Tommy,” “The Kardashians,” “Queens,” and mystery thriller “Death on the Nile” directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, as well as “The Simpsons” and back seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy,” “9-1-1” and “Black-ish.”
The College of Magic to Present THE MAGIC KEY at the Artscape Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
This June, The College of Magic will take to the stage of the Artscape Theatre with its largest production in twelve years, The Magic Key.
SASSY CLASSICS Comes to The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Join in for an afternoon of classical music.  Sassy Classics will dazzle you with beautiful music. The performers are creative musicians who passionately work towards keeping classical music relevant to the times.
Elton John Tribute Show Comes to The Drama Factory This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
After the success of the hit movie, “Rocketman”, Durbanville-based musician, Rainer Jadischke, has been paying tribute to the British singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, record producer, occasional actor and genius, Sir Elton John, one of the biggest music icons of the 20th Century, in his ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE show that will be performed at The Drama Factory on 13 and 14 May at 7:30 pm.
The Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa is Back
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2022
The 12th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) has announced that it will be back in full force this year and, due to increased demand by schools all over the country, it will be presented in three phases across several provinces for the first time ever, between 6 May and 18 September 2022.
WE'LL MEET AGAIN Opening At Milnerton Playhouse On May 13
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
After the ravages of COVID and the struggles of all theatres to remain in business, the show We’ll Meet Again has perhaps even more relevance since it was first performed as a tribute to the songs made popular during World War ll. Running from 13 May to 28 May at Milnerton Playhouse, this multi-media production is directed by Barry Altwig with musical direction by Tersia Harley.
BWW Review: Powerful Voices Take You On A Journey In FEELING PRETTY
by Faeron Wheeler - April 26, 2022
It’s a strong and important story told mostly through song – and some incredibly powerful voices – about how society sees women as just pretty faces.
'Dominoes - Best Of Dire Straits, Pink Floyd & Mel Botes Unplugged' Comes to The Drama Factory in May
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
For the past ten years Mel Botes has entertained audiences all over the country with his critically-acclaimed musical performance, “Crazy Diamond - A Tribute to Pink Floyd”. Audiences and critics agreed that he mastered the complexity and density of the Floyd in a way that none of the other tributeshows have achieved.
Chutney & Nagara Nite Comes to Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in June
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Back by popular demand, the spectacular music showcase, ‘Chutney & Nagara Nite’ returns bigger and better than before to the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace on the 11th of June.
André Hattingh Talks to Us About Her New Song GATHERING THE STARS
by Faeron Wheeler - April 12, 2022
Leading SA actress, singer and television personality André Hattingh has recorded a new song called GATHERING THE STARS, released on 28 March. The song is a tribute honouring the over 142 SA showbiz personalities who sadly passed away (COVID-19 and other reasons) in the past two years, during lockdown.

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