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Apartheid carved a hole in the heart of South African literature.

I was so excited when THE LAST FIVE YEARS was announced two years ago, and I was genuinely gutted for the entire production team when they had to postpone due to COVID.

Two of South Africa's most-loved stars – Andre Schwartz and Amanda Strydom - join forces in a spectacular new musical revue celebrating the magic of Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf.

On Sunday 27 March - World Theatre Day - the 57th edition of the FLEUR DU CAP THEATRE AWARDS took place at Nederburg in Paarl.

Damsel in Distress (Standard Bank Ovation Award 2021) introduces Griselda, an armchair traveller par excellence.

The multi award-winning show A Star is Born - the rise and fall of Judy Garland, Kerry Hiles, accompanied by Nathan Johannisen, shines the light on Judy Garland, the undisputed queen of cabaret.

From 31 March to 3 April 2022, CAPE TOWN OPERA in collaboration with The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, will host four unique performances entitled BON APPETIT! The stunning music and cuisine event will take place at The Restaurant and will delight gourmands and opera lovers alike.

Spot, the fearless leader of the mischievous ”Pisceteers”, has called a meeting in the kelp forest.

CabaretFest kicks off on the 30th of March with The Story of Eva Cassidy.

Growing up in a musical family, spending his younger years on tour with his father to kickstarting his own successful solo music career that has spanned over a decade, music has always been a part of Jesse Clegg's life.

Mzansi Ballet presents The ABBA Show – A Cinderella Story, on stage at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre from 27 May – 19 June.

The Rainbow Academy will present the debut release of their ONLINE, self-written musical theatre production called “ A Pandemic Pantomime”.

Director Gina Shmukler, actress Natasha Sutherland and VR Theatrical have done an incredible job putting this production of SHIRLEY VALENTINE together.

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is an absolute treat for theatre lovers and the Baxter Theatre should be proud to present it.

The Drama Factory is set to present Latinos Flamencos Live, a showcase of awe-inspiring flamenco guitaring, pulsating hot Latin rhythms and foot-tapping Mediterranean music that promises to dazzle! The show runs approximately 105 minutes and is set for March 25th and 26th at 7:30pm.

The Drama Factory, located at 10 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park Strand, Western Cape, South Africa, is set to stage A Worthy Battle Episode 3- What Did the Fox Say? The production is part of the What Did the Fox Say series at the children's theatre, directed by Margot Wood.

Come experience the poetry of Adam Small at Artscape from the 16 March as we celebrate his legacy as a poet and struggle icon for human rights through his works and deeds in the production Die Poet: Wie's Hy.

Come experience the poetry of Adam Small at Artscape from the 16 March as we celebrate his legacy as a poet and struggle icon for human rights through his works and deeds in the production Die Poet: Wie's Hy.

The South African premiere of JM Coetzee's LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K, adapted for the stage by Lara Foot in collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company, is finally here.

While the entertainment industry was shut down and we were forced to stay indoors, VR Theatrical thought it the perfect time to start developing a new project: a small-scale original musical with a catchy title that would aim to make theatre relevant to younger audiences.

The 57th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards ceremony will see theatre makers celebrating excellence in theatre in a gala presentation later this month.

Cape Town City Ballet has announced a change in the programme for its production of Maina Gielgud’s GISELLE.

The month of March in South Africa devotes special focus on human rights with the 21 March as official Human Rights Day.

The Drama Factory will stage Shirley Valentine, a drama written by Willy Russel.

The Drama Factory is set to stage What Does the Fox Say? Episode Two: The Trickery of Treasures on March 5th.