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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.

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 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.

Bookings open at Computicket on Wednesday 22 September, with priority booking already open to Friends of the Ballet through the Artscape Box Office.

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.

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.

Brooker Productions Presents the premiere of How to Hold the World,  a new adventure for children and big kids alike.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 promise a night of  fun, positive energy, big smiles and great music.

Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included.

Artscape’s Heritage Festival celebrates our diverse cultures and identities through indigenous, contemporary and international artistic works in dance, music and jazz.

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.

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.

After his stint of performing in France over the past two years, revered South African composer and cellist Dr Thokozani Mhlambi kicks off a homecoming tour in Cape Town next month - presenting his new material created in Paris as well as some of the favourites from his debut album.

Back by popular demand, The Sixties Revolution” is a special tribute to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Doors and Simon & Garfunkel.

Over the course of three nights, Artscape patrons will be treated to the new young talent, legends and the jazz master themselves as 50th celebrations continue with one of its annual flagship projects, the Youth Jazz Festival.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac has been announced at THE DRAMA FACTORY, performed by Skye Wilson, Greg Schoeman, Ant Kinsey, Malcom Cassisa and Wendy van Rensburg.

The event will witness more than 20 schools from across the Western Cape descend to the Theatre Foyer to exhibit their creative, colourful designs in hair, make-up and art as opposed to previous presentations in the form music, dance and instruments amongst others.

Schools may choose their own theme that speaks about the social challenges they face on a daily basis to showcase their talent.

For the past 13 years, multi-talented musician and master guitarist Mel Botes, has tantalized audiences all over the country with his critically acclaimed musical performance, Crazy Diamond - A Tribute to Pink Floyd.

Set to Georges Bizet's dramatic, famous score, CARMEN will be performed to a recording by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.