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Christina Bianco On Playing ME, MYSELF & EVERYONE ELSE
by Lindsay Kruger - March 06, 2020
From The Ellen Degeneres Show to a starring role in Paris, Christina Bianco is as charming on stage and screen as she is talented. The New York native took time out in her final week as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL to chat to BroadwayWorld about her iconic impressions and upcoming one day only show, ME, MYSELF & EVERYONE ELSE.
IT'S ONLY A PLAY Has South African Premiere At Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
The cast has been revealed for The Fugard Theatre's South African premiere production of Terrence McNally's hilarious Tony Award winning farce IT'S ONLY A PLAY.
Pieter-Dirk Uys on the Heart and Humour Behind Bambi in NEVER TOO NAKED
by Lindsay Kruger - March 05, 2020
Pieter-Dirk Uys returns as Bambi Kellermann in the satirical, scandalous and sparkling NEVER TOO NAKED. Coming to the Fugard stage later this month, Uys reveals Bambi's beginnings, journey, and what to expect next from Tannie Evita's younger sister.
IMPROVISED KIDS' STORYTIME FESTIVAL Comes to Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2020
A Kids' Improvisation festival featuring shows and workshops spanning five days at the new Courtyard Playhouse theatre in Cape Town!
DARKIE Comes to POPArt Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2020
Using only mime, mask and sound, Darkie looks at the black body in a factory work setting. Set in the early 1990s, the show seeks to push the notion that the Darkie is expected to endure manual labour suggesting Darkie gaana lebaka la goikhutsa mo bophelong.
The Courtyard Playhouse Presents SPEECHLESS Improvised Powerpoint Show
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2020
Speechless shows off Cape Town's silly side by letting presenters live out their worst nightmare: giving a presentation with absolutely no preparation. We put entertainers, entrepreneurs, and audience members on the spot with nothing more than a stage, a microphone and a PowerPoint deck full of surprising images that they've never seen.
JOHANNESBURG INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns With More Laughs In April 2020
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
It's official! The much-anticipated Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (JICF) returns with another mouth-watering feast of comedy over four hilariously jam-packed days, promising to be one of the biggest celebrations of funny on the continent for 2020!
MY KID'S A SUPERHERO Comes to The Courtyard Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
Interactive fun for the whole family! In 'My Kid's a Superhero!' the children create three Superheroes with special abilities, powered by the children's favourite animals. The children guide their hero through their beginnings, surviving the obstacles of being different at school, saving the world and finally overcoming their biggest hurdle, their Villains!
Soirée Espagnole Kicks Off Concert Series at Erin Hall in Rondebosch, Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
A young talented clarinet and guitar duo kick-starts the 2020 Young Artists' Concert Series with a fiery Soirée Espagnole, at Erin Hall in Rondebosch on Saturday 7 March 2020 at 19:00.
AMATEUR HOUR Comes to Courtyard Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
Though it never saw the critical success of anything else anyone involved with the play has ever done, Amateur Hour! must be someone's favourite show, it must be...Amateur Hour! - a loving celebration of rank amateurism - is coming out of retirement. The production premiered at the National Arts Festival in 2013 where it won nothing and played to befuddled houses from Cape Town to Perth (twice).
THE PRODUCERS is Coming To Jo'Burg in April 2020
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020
THE PRODUCERS comes to Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre 3 April a?' 31 May.
VASLAV Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020
The Drama Factory will present the theatrical tour-de-force that is Godfrey Johnson in 'Vaslav'. Harnessing the potential of three arts-in-one, Johnson ignites the spirit of Nijinsky in this celebration of the magnificent power of sheer performance. Nominated for three Fleur du Cap Awards in 2015, 'Vaslav' has been hailed by critics and audiences alike, with demand for this one-person play extending theatrical runs on more than one occasion.
The Courtyard Playhouse Will Present Free Theatre Shows Weekly
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020
The Courtyard Playhouse in Cape Town has announced that entry to any of their full-length evening shows on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will now be free of charge!
MASTER HAROLD…AND THE BOYS Extends Once More Due To Overwhelming Demand
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
The Fugard Theatre's acclaimed tenth birthday production of Athol Fugard's masterpiece a?oeMASTER HAROLDa??a??AND THE BOYS has been extended for a final time due to overwhelming demand.
LYRICS STILL MATTER is Coming To The Toyota Stellenbosch University Woordfees
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
Following a sold-out run at the Artscape Theatre and playing to a full house at the iconic Cape Town Comedy Club at the V&A Waterfront, this uniquely South African production is back with the same stellar cast and an all-new collection of songs and stories.
Lamees Albertus Appointed As General Manager and Producer Of The Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
On March 1, 2020, after nearly a decade of running The Fugard Theatre, Managing Director & Producer Daniel Galloway will step down from running the theatre to pursue independent producing projects, and the current Fugard Theatre Manager & Co-producer, Lamees Albertus, will assume the role of General Manager & Producer of The Fugard Theatre.
BWW Review: Astounding 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS at Fugard Theatre
by Lindsay Kruger - February 17, 2020
Premiered in 1982, the staying power of Athol Fugard's 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS proves itself in its multiple revivals over the years, and Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre's latest 2020 production is one for the history books.
DASSIE'S TALE Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2020
Dassie's Tale, is an isiXhosa folktale suitable, is set in ancient times when the earth was created. All the animals embarked on the journey to share their talents. However, Dassie was too lazy to make the effort and learnt an important lesson about working hard and being honest. The performance involves beautiful songs, expressive dance, isiXhosa and English language.
BWW Review: THE PRODUCERS at Theatre on the Bay Got It, and Flaunts It
by Lindsay Kruger - February 13, 2020
Boasting popular local names as well as fresh new faces, Pieter Toerien's new production of THE PRODUCERS does not disappoint as an homage to the hilarious stage and screen classic.
New Students To Benefit From Magical Education At Cape Town's Oldest And Only Magical Arts Organisation
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2020
Magic is good for you ... just ask the more than 36 young learners who began their spellbinding studies at the College of Magic, Cape Town's only magical arts organisation, in Claremont on Saturday 1 February 2020.
Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Announce Nominees For 2019/20
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2020
The nominees for the prestigious 55th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards have been unveiled.
VR Theatrical Presents Lewis Carroll's ALICE In WONDERLAND at Studio Theatre, Montecasino
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2020
Alice in Wonderland comes to STUDIO Theatre, Montecasino 27 February a?" 22 March.
EGOLI Announced At The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2020
With music composed, script written and directed by Bongani Titana, Egoli is a musical theatre piece which follows one woman's quest for her husband.
TOXIC MASCULINITY Announced at The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2020
Set on a pavilion after school, sneaky swigs of whiskey along with banter, jokes and smokes is routine for these six high school boys, but today, routine turns strange as their arch nemesis, 'Jeremy', stirs up trouble.

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