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National Youth Music Competition Continues Record Streak
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2021
Scheduled to run from 6 to 11 December 2021 at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow, Cape Town, a new record number of 27 upcoming young musicians have been selected to compete over four rounds for the coveted title, the R155 000 cash and gold, silver and bronze medals.
DIVINE INTERVENTION Announced At The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
The Outlore presents Divine Intervention, the brand new singing trio sent from above, and they're here to pay tribute to the greatest divas of all time.
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Alan Committie In APOCALAUGHS NOW! Live On Stage At Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Alan Committie in APOCALAUGHS NOW! will be presented live on stage at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre from 27 October!
Claudia Monja Bids Farewell To Joburg Ballet
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Cuban-born dancer Claudia Monja has ended her 9-year career with Joburg Ballet and will not be appearing in the season of The Nutcracker at the Joburg Theatre in October as previously announced.
Pieter-Dirk Uys Returns to Theatre On The Bay This October
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Pieter Toerien's Theatre On The Bay has announced that S.A living legend, Pieter-Dirk Uys will be returning to our stage with his latest live laughter comedy variant, LOCKUP/LOCKDOWN.
2021 Fleur Du Cap Awards Set For This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
The annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, which have been honouring theatre excellence, originality and the vibrancy of our many cultures since 1965, will be one of the biggest highlights on the Cape's entertainment calendar in October.
Photos: Six Cape Town Teens Take Home Gold at 2021 Western Cape Junior Magician Championships
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2021
The Championships, hosted annually by the College of Magic, the Mother City’s only magical arts organisation, was presented in a new hybrid virtual and live event format at the College’s mysterious Victorian manor in Claremont and online via the Quicket platform. 
Stellenbosch Singer And Songwriter, Hilton Mandela Andries, To Host Musical Extravaganza Event This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
South African singer and songwriter Hilton Mandela Andries, who released his latest music single Móre Sal Die Son Weer Skyn in July, is set to headline his latest concert this weekend in Stellenbosch.
Cultural Music Production, The Jive Culture Shock, Returns For A Second Season
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
The massively popular and uniquely Capetonian musical production with Cape Minstrels & Malay Choirs, THE JIVE CULTURE SHOCK, returns for yet another season of dancing and performances, online - in association with Jive and YMA Consulting.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
Submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Make sure your local theatres are represented!
CARMEN Returns to Cape Town City Ballet This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Bookings open at Computicket on Wednesday 22 September, with priority booking already open to Friends of the Ballet through the Artscape Box Office.
Artscape To Salute District Six With MY WORD! Redesigning Buckingham Palace
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2021
The production, with support from the City of Cape Town, forms part of this year's Artscape Heritage Festival and emphasizes the need for South Africans to celebrate unity in diversity, through promoting social cohesion and inclusivity of our unique, colourful cultural heritage.
BACK TO THE SEVENTIES Comes to The Drama Factory Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
James Marais and Monique Cassells' new oldies tribute show, “Back To The Seventies – '70s Tribute”  features memorable songs by great artists from the diverse decade of the 1970s. 
HOW TO HOLD THE WORLD Comes to The Drama Factory in October
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
Brooker Productions Presents the premiere of How to Hold the World,  a new adventure for children and big kids alike. The production will be performed at The Drama Factory from 6 to 10 October and is most suitable for children ages 4-9 years old.
Entertainment Marketing Powerhouse Noeleen Bruton on Opening New Agency
by Lindsay Kruger - September 15, 2021
From THE LION KING to The Parlotones, Noeleen Bruton has had a wealth of experience in entertainment marketing and is now co-owner of new Cape Town based marketing and digital agency, Marketing Grit. Ready to take new strides on a well-walked path, Noeleen chats with BroadwayWorld.
Johannesburg International Comedy Festival Partners With Radisson Red For An Intimate Comedy Experience Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
The Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (JICF) and Radisson Red are bringing back the laughs, good times & of course the comedians this October with a mini comedy festival aptly titled COVID RELIEF.
Season 7 Announced at the Centre for the Less Good Idea
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
The Season, originally scheduled to take place in April 2020, is curated by the Centre for the Less Good Idea founder, William Kentridge and animateur, Phala Ookeditse Phala. The festival of new works will take place over 5 days at Arts on Main in downtown Johannesburg. 
BWW Review: MEPHISTO by LAMTA Proves Exceptional Acting Skills of Students
by Lindsay Kruger - September 13, 2021
Flaunting their triple-theatre students’ acting talents in satirical, 20th century MEPHISTO, the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) presented their 2021 acting production at Theatre on the Bay this past month.
Artscape Presents New Voices With Suidoosterfees
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
In September and October 2021, Artscape Theatre will present its much-anticipated annual New Voices programme with a brand-new look.
3 Tons Of Fun Will Appear Live For One Night Only at The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2021
3 Tons of Fun promise a night of  fun, positive energy, big smiles and great music. As one of South Africa's best loved and longest running all female vocal groups, they continue to be in demand whenever they perform. Their body positive message is an inspiration especially for women of all ages, shapes and sizes and the reinforcement that not only slender women are sultry and glamorous.
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
Heritage Month at Artscape
by Marianka Swain - September 06, 2021
Artscape’s Heritage Festival celebrates our diverse cultures and identities through indigenous, contemporary and international artistic works in dance, music and jazz. This year will be no exception as we present this festival, albeit a short one, via our virtual platforms.
THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Joburg Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
With exquisite dancing, sumptuous sets by designer Wilhelm Disbergen and Tchaikovsky's captivating music, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable treat for children and adults alike.
State Theatre and Luthando Arts Academy Present A Trilogy By Luyanda Sidiya
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
This Heritage Month, the South African State Theatre in collaboration with Luthando Arts Academy will be presenting a trilogy by internationally renowned Choreographer Luyanda Sidiya from 9 to 26 September 2021.

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