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Review: HAMLET at the Masque Theatre Is Innovative, Relevant and Compelling
by Jaime Uranovsky - May 13, 2025
I am continuously mesmerised by theatre-makers’ abilities to deliver fresh and novel adaptations of Shakespeare plays. This feminist, gender-swapping retelling of HAMLET is such an adaptation. It is sublime – one of the best shows I have ever seen at the Masque Theatre.
CATS Will Return to South Africa This Year
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
Opening at Artscape in Cape Town in December 2025 before transferring to Montecasino's Teatro in Johannesburg, Cats is set to run through the festive season and into early 2026. 
MY LOVER SWEARS: SONNETS AND SONG Comes to Stellenbosch
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Experience a powerful meeting of classical literature and contemporary African artistry this month at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate near Stellenbosch.  Learn more here!
Simphiwe Dana Celebrates 20 Years In Song This June With Performances In Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
To commemorate her 20 year-anniversary on the SA music scene, Simphiwe Dana will be exploring the many songs from her repertoire in her upcoming celebration of her career at the Baxter Theatre Concert Hall.
CATS  The Musical Comes to South Africa
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Opening at Artscape in Cape Town in December 2025 before transferring to Montecasino's Teatro in Johannesburg, this production is set to dazzle audiences through the festive season and into early 2026. 
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 starring Bianca Amato and Zane Meas is brilliant
by Faeron Wheeler - May 01, 2025
That's right, there's a part 2! And it is excellent. Written by American playwright and author Lucas Hnath and debuting in 2017, A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 is quite literally the story of what happens after the end of Henrik Ibsen's classic. I want to say a big thank you to The Quickening Theatre Company for bringing this production to South Africa because I thoroughly enjoyed it.
South African Premiere of Grammy Nominated INALA Comes to the Joburg Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
London’s award-winning creative company, Sisters Grimm, have announcd the South African premiere of the Grammy-nominated, smash hit musical INALA.
Dane Hurst Named Artistic Director Of Joburg Ballet
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
South African-born director and choreographer Dane Hurst has been named Artistic Director of Joburg Ballet. Learn more about Hurst and the upcoming plans for the company here!
Cape Ballet Africa Returns To The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Cape Ballet Africa presents a new programme of short works at the Drama Factory where the Company enjoyed presenting work in 2024. Learn more about the performance here!
Robby Collins To Perform At JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2025
Fresh off his double victory at the 2025 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards, KwaZulu-Natal's comedic sensation, Robby Collins, will be bringing his signature wit and storytelling to the 26th annual JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival.
Review: MRS MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN at the Masambe Theatre Is a Shocking Psycho-Sexual Stand-Off
by Jaime Uranovsky - April 25, 2025
A show at the Masambe Theatre is always an intimate experience, by virtue of the size of the theatre. MRS MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN, however, is intimate in more ways than one.
VROU MET 27 KINDERS Comes To The Drama Factory In May
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
'Vrou Met 27 Kinders' will be presented at The Drama Factory From Sat 3 May 2025 to Sat 3 May 2025. 
Disney's THE LION KING JR. Opens At National Children's Theatre On 26 April
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2025
NCT will stage The Lion King JR, Disney's Junior production of the internationally celebrated musical, with a cast of 50 young learners. This will be the second time the Junior production is performed in South Africa.
15th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa Returns to the Homecoming Centre in May 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
The 15th annual Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) will return to the District Six Homecoming Centre from 6 to 31 May 2025, bigger and better than ever before!
Shakespeare's HAMLET Comes to The Masque
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
The Masque will present Shakespeare's classic tragedy HAMLET in a fresh new production that will resonate with everyone from high school learners to Shakespeare enthusiasts.
Lebo M Live Will Perform Concert With Special Guest Hans Zimmer: Celebrating a Musical Legacy
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
 Prepare for a first of its kind live concert event as Grammy Award-winning entertainment icon Lebo M takes to the stage in Cape Town at the prestigious Grand Arena at GrandWest.
A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 Comes To Theatre On The Square
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
The critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning play A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 by Lucas Hnath arrives at the Theatre on the Square for a limited season. Learn more here!
Cape Town Opera's AIDA Comes To Artscape Opera House In May
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
Set against a backdrop of war, forbidden love, betrayal, and cultural conflict, CTO's Artistic Director, Magdalene Minnaar, unveils a bold, Africanfuturistic reimagining of this iconic opera.
Kurt Schoonraad Brings The Laughs to the Baxter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud experience as one of South Africa's most recognizable and influential comedians, Kurt Schoonraad, takes to the stage in Cape Town with his latest one-man show, Funny Side Up.
MAJIKA, Africa’s Largest Illusion Show, Returns to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
In celebration of its 45th Anniversary, the College of Magic will present MAJIKA, a world-class production that blends cutting-edge illusions with contemporary African artistry, leaving audiences breathless with its mind-bending feats.
CALLING US HOME Will Go on Tour in Africa
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Tickets are on sale for CALLING US HOME' - THE MUSICAL in Harare, Zimbabwe as part of its multi-country tour across the African continent. Learn more here!
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER Comes to National Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
NCT will be hosting the production of The Wonderful World of Beatrix Potter, which will entertain and educate young theatre goers and offer a nostalgic journey to parents and older patrons too.
HIDDEN GIANTS Comes to the Joburg Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
The Universe on Stage will bring a reimagined production of their show, Hidden Giants, back to the Joburg Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Review: BLACK COFFEE at Theatre On The Bay
by Faeron Wheeler - March 29, 2025
Agatha Christie is always entertaining with her great plot twists and delightfully strange characters. Pieter Toerien's offering of BLACK COFFEE certainly has everything you could want from a Christie murder mystery.
BEE GEES NIGHT FEVER Returns to Joburg Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Following a successful tour in New Zealand, this world-class tribute show will bring the legendary music of the Bee Gees back to life at the Joburg Theatre, capturing the essence of one of the greatest musical groups of all time. 

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