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The South African State Theatre to Stream MARIANKA- THE MUSICAL Online by BWW News Desk
- August 17, 2020 The South African State Theatre (SAST) will move online to stream the critically acclaimed Marikana-The Musical from 12 August to 06 September 2020. The theatre has yet again succumbed to the insatiable public demand for this theatrical powerhouse.
#LightSAred Shines Bright And Gains Government Attention by BWW News Desk
- August 11, 2020 On 05 August, South Africa and her government acknowledged the technical production and live events industry following a massive mobilisation under the banner of #LightSAred.
The South African State Theatre to Stream MARIANKA- THE MUSICAL Online by BWW News Desk
- August 06, 2020 The South African State Theatre (SAST) will move online to stream the critically acclaimed Marikana-The Musical from 12 August to 06 September 2020. The theatre has yet again succumbed to the insatiable public demand for this theatrical powerhouse.
UNMASKING EVITA Starring Pieter-Dirk Uys Will Be Livestreamed August 9 by BWW News Desk
- August 03, 2020 To be masked or not to be masked? That is the question. A famous story from the past is 'The Man in the Iron Mask'. A familiar reality today is a world in a cloth mask. And on 9 August the most famous white woman in South Africa will expose herself with and without masks!
SAST Presents Zonke and Sibongile Khumalo for Women's Month Celebration by BWW News Desk
- July 23, 2020 In commemoration of the upcoming Women's Month, the South African State Theatre(SAST) will present virtual music concerts by the musical doyen Mama Sibongile Khumalo and the critically acclaimed songstress Zonke Dikana.
South African Theatre On Demand Launches by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2020 South African Theatre On Demand (SATOD) is the proudly South African digital platform which aims to empower artists and producers from across the country, and to deliver a diverse virtual theatrical experience.
INTERACTIVE IMPOSSIBILITIES Comes to The Drama Factory via Zoom by BWW News Desk
- July 21, 2020 Interactive Impossibilities is a 55-minute online interactive magic show featuring three incredible performers; Illusionist Leon Etienne (USA), mentalist Bryan Miles, and magician Jimmy Ichihana (USA). After a string of successful sold-out online shows, this dynamic trio are bringing the show to South African audiences!
South Africa International Ballet Competition Announces Awards & Special Prizes For 2020 Virtual Event by BWW News Desk
- July 20, 2020 On Mandela Day 18 July 2020, the 7th South African Ballet International Ballet Competition (SAIBC) came to a close with a spectacular Gala featuring dancers from across the globe and presented virtually through an app in a ground breaking move hailed as a world first. The finale event paid tribute to the dancer, creative and LGBTQI+ activist Kirvan Fortuin who was tragically murdered in Cape Town last month.
MIELA'S BOX Debuts as Part of 2020 New Voices Programme by BWW News Desk
- July 16, 2020 As part of Artscape's intend to showcase the 2020 New Voices programme to individual households across the country on radio, Miela's Box (the first of the four dramas) recently made its debut on Radio 786 and is now set to broadcast with MFM and UCT Radio from July to August.
Ann Juries-May Radio Drama CLOSE CALL Unpacks Women Abuse by BWW News Desk
- July 16, 2020 Ann Juries-May, the award winning actress popularly known for her current role as Claudia Cupido on KykNet en KIE's telenovela, Arendsvlei is adding her voice to the fight against women abuse with her latest drama, Close Call that Artscape is set to showcase from July to Agust.
Arikaans Comedy Drama DIE AASVOEL To Hit the Airwaves in South Africa by BWW News Desk
- July 16, 2020 Artscape Theatre with support from the City of Cape Town is set to showcase its highly anticipated Afrikaans comedy drama, Die Aasvoël featuring an all star cast as part of its intend to showcase the 2020 New Voices programme to individual households across the country on radio from July to August.
Isixhosa Radio Drama EKUGQIBELENI Depicts Daily Struggles by BWW News Desk
- July 16, 2020 Aspiring actors are set to enlighten the airwaves with Ekugqibeleni, an exciting drama (in IsiXhosa) dealing with social issues and humanity that Artscape is set to showcase on radio from July to August.
BWW Review: Sue Diepeveen is Realistic and Raw in SO YOU WANT TO BE A TROPHY WIFE? by Lindsay Kruger
- July 08, 2020 Making its debut at the National Arts Festival digitally, SO YOU WANT TO BE A TROPHY WIFE? presented by F Creations and The Edge is a one-woman production that strikes an interesting balance between being heartfelt and harsh while exploring a relatable lead character's reality.
BWW Previews: LIFE BEGINS at Netflix by Danny Wimpey
- July 08, 2020 Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and presenter, Riaad Moosa, the 'Comedy Doctor' is one of South Africa's most renowned funny men. He knows the remedy to the nation's ills and there is a cure for this hollow feeling in our chests - Riaad's latest comedy special, Life Begins, available for viewing on Netflix, Friday, 3rd July.
LONELY TOGETHER a project from Voice Of The Speechless by Danny Wimpey
- July 08, 2020 The lyrics of the song, LONELY TOGETHER, by South African, Ziya, take on new meaning when you realize that families and individuals with special needs face a constant lockdown: a?oeTo you, it is the new normal, to me, it's just another day,a?? says Ziya, co-founder of Voice of the Speechless a Project of Brain Child Fund, which gives them a voice.
South African State Theatre Announces Online Programming by BWW News Desk
- July 08, 2020 With uncertainty of when theatre doors will re-open, the South African State Theatre (SAST) continues to keep its audiences engaged through its growing online theatre platform (#SASTOnlineTheatre).
SA International Ballet Competition Attracts Record Entries From 28 Countries by BWW News Desk
- July 01, 2020 The biennial South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC), presented virtually in light of challenges faced by COVID19, has attracted its largest competitor enrolment since inception in 2008, with 155 dancers representing 28 countries.
Gregg Pettigrew Stars In SHADES OF BROADWAY Online Concert This Sunday by BWW News Desk
- June 29, 2020 Shades of Broadway is a dramatic tribute to the Broadway greats and provides the audience with an insightful view of life on the musical theatre stage from the artist's perspective.
'So You Want To Be A Trophy Wife?' Comes to The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- June 26, 2020 In a world awash with a?oeinfluencersa?? and a?oeblessersa??, poor old Marie is swamped! Feeling invisible and desperate, her only hope, it seems, is to find herself a rich husband. But that is easier said than done. She'll also need to make few changes in order to attract said rich man. Can mutton really be dressed up as lamb? Does it want to be dressed up as lamb?
Artscape Will Showcase New Voices On Radio by BWW News Desk
- June 26, 2020 Artscape has partnered with community, regional and national radio stations across the country to bring the 2020 New Voices Programme to individual South African households as radio dramas over a two-month period from June to August. The project seeks to give an opportunity to young writers as well as restoring dignity and confidence to those who have been disregarded and under-represented in the past.