SOUTH AFRICA THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 51

An experimental virtual take on making theatre or virtual storytelling in a mentored and collaborative platform, in the comfort of their own homes during the 21Day National Lockdown.

One month into her role as General Manager and Producer of The Fugard Theatre, Lamees Albertus has had to navigate her way around running a theatre under lockdown.

Looking for a theatre fix during South Africa's lockdown? Sophie Joans has created a wonderful Instagram platform called SCENES ON SCREENS.

Due to physical distancing The Centre for the Less Good Idea invites audiences to virtually react and interact with one another on Facebook Premier Video & Instagram TV (IGTV).

After 9 years of championing independent theatre from a small space underneath a parking lot in the Main Street Life building, POPArt is taking a leap of faith and moving on from its inaugural space at the end of March 2020.

In light of the current COVID-19 crisis facing South Africa, the Grand Gala, presented by the South African National Dance Trust (SANDT) in partnership with Joburg Ballet and Friends of the Ballet, has been postponed to safeguard all concerned.

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, which would have taken place on 22 March, has been cancelled as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As we are guided by the government guidelines, Jazzart has taken the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our staff, trainees, fellow artists and the community at large.

Cape Town City Ballet's Autumn Season has been postponed, to be rescheduled at a date to be announced in due course.

The Baxter Theatre Centre has made the decision to cancel all performances at the theatre, with immediate effect, until the end of April 2020.

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on Sunday 15 March, The Fugard have decided to suspend operations with immediate effect, as of Monday 16 March 2020, until further notice due to the acceleration of the COVID-19 virus over the weekend.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fugard Theatre announces its suspension of operations from 29 March until 1 June 2020, following the completion of the MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS run and scheduled MOFFIE screenings.

The City of Tygerberg Choir, Nelson Mandela Artillery Pipes and Drums with the Albion Dance school are performing a sunset Concert at the Castle of Good Hope.

Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years has captivated audiences with a score of mesmerising brilliance and an ingenious libretto.

The latest play by Tony Award winning playwright Athol Fugard and Paula Fourie will have its world premiere in Stellenbosch in April.

Chester Missing is South Africa's most famous puppet, and Conrad Koch, is his double International EMMY ventriloquist with a Master's Degree in anthropology.

Shirley is a bored, middle-aged housewife, trapped in a stale, loveless marriage.

SA's own Dominic Warren brings the highly anticipated Queen: It's A Kinda Magic world tour to Sibaya's Izulu Theatre from 10 to 26 April.

Award-winning and globally-recognised production company Showtime will debut their highly-anticipated new stage show spectacular - 1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience - at Cape Town's Artscape Opera House in May.

Johannesburg, get ready for the musical tribute spectacular of the year! International singing superstar and Showtime Australia artist, Belinda Davids, is returning home to South Africa to perform a limited number of special orchestral concerts in the City of Gold this June - for her sole concert of

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 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 returns as Bambi Kellermann in the satirical, scandalous and sparkling NEVER TOO NAKED.

A Kids' Improvisation festival featuring shows and workshops spanning five days at the new Courtyard Playhouse theatre in Cape Town!

Using only mime, mask and sound, Darkie looks at the black body in a factory work setting.