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NIK RABINOWITZ IS ALIVE to be Presented at The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2021 Nik Rabinowitz will return to the Drama Factory for the first time in six hundred and eleventy sixty six days with his imitable brand of lockdown flavoured comedy.
SONGS MY LOVER FORGOT TO SING TO ME to be Presented at The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- May 05, 2021 Songs My Lover Forgot To Sing To Me will be presented at THE DRAMA FACTORY, a show featuring internationally renowned performer Godfrey Johnson. Johnson will perform some of his favourite songs from his career.
ImproGuise Presents GAME ON! at the Drama Factory This Month by BWW News Desk
- May 04, 2021 It's Game On with Improguise, Cape Town’s oldest and most favourite improv troupe, are back! After what has been the longest period of no live performances, they cannot wait to climb onto the Drama Factory stage and share their improv skills and hilarity with audience members.
Matthew Counihan talks about directing AFRICAN PULSE - CELEBRATING THE NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR by Faeron Wheeler
- April 26, 2021 Since its inception in 2009, the Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of the world's most treasured groups. Their unique musical arrangements, powerhouse vocals, irresistibly combined with mesmerising choreography and infectious energy have inspired millions across the globe. They are the first choir in the history of either America’s Got Talent or Britain’s Got Talent to reach the final. Their soul-stirring performances won hearts and minds around the world.
BREAKDOWN Comes to The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- April 22, 2021 Breakdown is a romantic comedic play about a young couple on their way to a weekend away in the Karoo when the car unexpectedly breaks down, causing the couple to reflect on how it all started, where they are now and where they are going.
South African Premiere of Mthuthuzeli's INGOMA to be Presented by Cape Town City Ballet by BWW News Desk
- April 21, 2021 Cape Town City Ballet will present the South African premiere of Mthuthuzeli November’s Olivier Award-winning INGOMA as part of its Autumn Season from 19 May at Artscape. The performances in the Artscape Opera House will be strictly limited to 250 seats due to social distancing.
Megan-Geoffrey Prins performing at AARDKLOP AUBADE “PRINCE & THE PIANO” Concert by Lindsay Kruger
- April 09, 2021 Megan-Geoffrey Prins is an internationally-acclaimed concert pianist working as a solist, chamber musician and lecturer. Performing at the third AARDKLOP AUBADE classical music concert entitled the PRINCE & THE PIANO, the celebrated local talent talks about his love for the instrument and his career as a pianist.
THE SIXTIES REVOLUTION Comes to The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2021 The Sixties Revolution announced at THE DRAMA FACTORY. Featuring live music from Duck Chowles, Andy Murray and The Retro Rewind Band.
Suidoosterfees Brings A Safe, Intimate Theatre Experience by BWW News Desk
- April 06, 2021 Theatre is one of the industries hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only have artists been deprived of much-needed income, but they also lost a platform to express themselves creatively. According to prof. Temple Hauptfleisch, theatre is one of the most trusted barometers to reflect the state of any society. With these challenges in mind, the Suidoosterfees and NATi joined hands to bring audiences the exciting NATi Theatre Festival.
The Africa Institute Announces 'Global Ghana' Cultural and Scholarly Programs for 2021-22 by BWW News Desk
- April 05, 2021 The Africa Institute today announced Global Ghana, the second edition of its ‘country-focused season’—an annual initiative exploring one African country or African diaspora community through a range of scholarly and public programs. Global Ghana is organized by The Africa Institute in collaboration with leading scholars Akosua Adomako Ampofo, Jean Allman, Carina Ray, and Joseph Oduro-Frimpong.
SOLITARY SOULS Announced At The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- March 15, 2021 Johan Liebenberg, whose name is synonymous with his highly-acclaimed, sell-out Neil Diamond Tribute, is back with a nostalgic show, “Solitary Souls”, in which he pays tribute to musical icons Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens, Eric Clapton, Kris Kristofferson, Don Williams, Bruce Springsteen and naturally Neil Diamond … all lone wolves, one-man bands, rugged individuals and an island unto themselves, all travelling a solitary musical journey!
POPArt Presents A SOUTH AFRICAN SKETCH SHOW by BWW News Desk
- March 10, 2021 An all new full on very funny sketch show brought to you by some amazing comedy talents in the POPArt family. Each episode presents a mix of sketches presented live, together with filmed sketches in succession.
Artscape Celebrates 50 Years by BWW News Desk
- March 10, 2021 Established as the Nico Malan Theatre in 1971, the Artscape building will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in existence.
Cape Town City Ballet Returns with BACK ON STAGE at ArtScape by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2021 Cape Town City Ballet returns to the Artscape Opera House for four performances only in March. Due to social distancing requirements, only 100 seats will be available for each performance.
Paul Rabenowitz on Starting The Assembly Improv South Africa by Lindsay Kruger
- March 04, 2021 Joining a global community with sister schools in Toronto, Mexico City and Amsterdam, The Assembly Improv South Africa welcomes an international cast of 'improvisers, clowns and performers' to flaunt their comedic skills in this weekend's launch show. Founded by performer and teacher Paul Rabenowitz, he tells BroadwayWorld South Africa of what to expect from this new improv venture.
Mark Haze - Stripped Down Show Comes to The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- February 23, 2021 Mark Haze, one of South Africa's greatest singer/songwriters and runner-up of 2011 South African Idols Competition needs no introduction! He will be putting in a first appearance at The Drama Factory.
Sandra Prinsloo At the Centre of Two Sold-Out Runs of KAMPHOER by Lindsay Kruger
- February 15, 2021 Following sold-out performances at The Market Theatre, the story of Susan Nell KAMPHOER enters two more sold-out weeks at the Roodepoort Theatre this week. Starring esteemed South African actress Sandra Prinsloo, she tells BroadwayWorld of her experience with the multi-award winning solo theatrical play.
State Theatre Presents A Hybrid Kucheza 2021 Programme by BWW News Desk
- February 12, 2021 The South African State Theatre (SAST) has announced the 2021 Programme of Kucheza Afrika Dance Festival scheduled to take place from 01 to 11 April 2021, both online and LIVE at the theatre.