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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.
Cape Town's College Of Magic Conjures Daniel Galloway as New Interim CEO
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2021
Cape Town's only magical arts non-profit organisation, the College of Magic, has announced the appointment of the esteemed Daniel Galloway as its new interim CEO.
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.
Top Performing Arts Schools in South Africa
by BWW Special - April 22, 2021
BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in South Africa.
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. 
THE REAL MRS MUHAMMAD Will Be Performed as Part of Suidoosterfees at Artscape Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
The Real Mrs Muhammad tackles the complexities of an inter-cultural live-in love affair between a naturalised, practicing Muslim, Pakistani man named as Sajid, and an atheist South African woman, Simone, that is interrupted by an arranged marriage.
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.
Albert Meintjes & Tanja Storm Will Appear in Concert at The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2021
Albert Meintjes & Tanja Storm will appear in concert at the Drama Factory on Sunday 25 April.
Amandla Dance Teatro Presents MWANA WA MVULA
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021
Amandla Dance Teatro is returning to the stage with a new musical, Mwana Wa Mvula.
CAT & LUCY - WHEN DIVAS COLLIDE Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2021
The Drama Factory will present Cat & Lucy - When Divas Collide on 16 and 17 April, 2021.
Cape Town City Ballet Back On Stage At The Playhouse Opera Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2021
The Playhouse Company presents Cape Town City Ballet Back On Stage from the 27th to the 28th of March 2021 in the Playhouse Opera Theatre.
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.

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