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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.