Final Extension Announced For STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT At Fugard Studio
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
Athol Fugard's powerful, classic play, STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT has been extended due to the phenomenal response the production has received. It will now be performed Wednesday to Saturdays at The Fugard Studio Theatre until 26 October.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
Athol Fugard's powerful, classic play, STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT has been extended due to the phenomenal response the production has received. It will now be performed Wednesday to Saturdays at The Fugard Studio Theatre until 26 October.
YOUR PERFECT LIFE Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2019
It's their 20-year reunion and Karlien and Caitlyn are dreading the a?oeSo, what have you been doing with your life?a?? questions. One has a family, the other a career. Neither is sure they have what they want.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2019
It's their 20-year reunion and Karlien and Caitlyn are dreading the a?oeSo, what have you been doing with your life?a?? questions. One has a family, the other a career. Neither is sure they have what they want.
Charles Tertiens Returns to the Cape Town Stage for a Night of Comedy Magic
by Faeron Wheeler - September 26, 2019
Charles Tertiens is heading back to the stage in Cape Town with his new show: PREMIUM LIVE SHOWCASE OF COMEDY MAGIC. It's set to be a laugh a minute at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, but he does promise that no watches will be harmed.
by Faeron Wheeler - September 26, 2019
Charles Tertiens is heading back to the stage in Cape Town with his new show: PREMIUM LIVE SHOWCASE OF COMEDY MAGIC. It's set to be a laugh a minute at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, but he does promise that no watches will be harmed.
BWW Feature: The Mirth and Merit of New Musical Theatre in Cape Town
by Lindsay Kruger - September 26, 2019
This isn't any ordinary Saturday night party. Under the guise of 'Annie's Party', patrons are invited to take an unreserved seat and listen to short numbers that tie to each of Annie's party guests. From scorned lovers to pigeon murderers, you're not only introduced to kooky characters, but also have jumped into the world of music from New Musical Theatre (with some GREAT COMET OF 1812 thrown in for good measure).
by Lindsay Kruger - September 26, 2019
This isn't any ordinary Saturday night party. Under the guise of 'Annie's Party', patrons are invited to take an unreserved seat and listen to short numbers that tie to each of Annie's party guests. From scorned lovers to pigeon murderers, you're not only introduced to kooky characters, but also have jumped into the world of music from New Musical Theatre (with some GREAT COMET OF 1812 thrown in for good measure).
Didintle Khunou Will Play Janet In ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Teatro, Montecasino
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2019
Award-winning Colour Purple star Didintle Khunou will play Janet in the upcoming production of Richard O'Brien's ROCKY HORROR SHOW!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2019
Award-winning Colour Purple star Didintle Khunou will play Janet in the upcoming production of Richard O'Brien's ROCKY HORROR SHOW!
LOOKING FOR AUDREY Comes to POPArt Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
Getting dumped sucks. No one knows this better than Mark. A 20-something who seems to be in a perpetual string of short lived relationships that end in disaster. The only constant in Marks' otherwise chaotic life is his best friend Annie- an outspoken, intelligent bombshell in the midst of an identity crisis.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
Getting dumped sucks. No one knows this better than Mark. A 20-something who seems to be in a perpetual string of short lived relationships that end in disaster. The only constant in Marks' otherwise chaotic life is his best friend Annie- an outspoken, intelligent bombshell in the midst of an identity crisis.
THE CRUCIFIXION OF AMAGQWIRHA Comes to POPArt Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
The MovementRSA presents The Crucifixion Of Amagqwirha, inspired by Arther Miller's 'The Crucible.'
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
The MovementRSA presents The Crucifixion Of Amagqwirha, inspired by Arther Miller's 'The Crucible.'
THE CHRONICLES OF ATHENA, BABES Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
Whether it's prepping for first dates (stressful), going to the gynae (very stressful), learning how to give head (extremely stressful and a little scary), trying to tell your parents that you've had sex and may or may not be pregnant (incredibly stressful and exceptionally scary) or fighting for the attention from the very cute older combat coach (problematic, but we'll talk about it), nothing is off the table for this Under 17 Grecian Martial Hand-to-Hand Combat Squad.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
Whether it's prepping for first dates (stressful), going to the gynae (very stressful), learning how to give head (extremely stressful and a little scary), trying to tell your parents that you've had sex and may or may not be pregnant (incredibly stressful and exceptionally scary) or fighting for the attention from the very cute older combat coach (problematic, but we'll talk about it), nothing is off the table for this Under 17 Grecian Martial Hand-to-Hand Combat Squad.
Worbey and Farrell's RHAPSODY Comes to Theatre On The Bay
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
Worbey & Farrell are a British piano musical comedy duo comprising of Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell - internationally acclaimed concert pianists with a wicked sense of humour.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
Worbey & Farrell are a British piano musical comedy duo comprising of Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell - internationally acclaimed concert pianists with a wicked sense of humour.
BWW Review: Fugard's STATEMENTS Grips Audiences With Stellar Acting and Powerful Storytelling
by Lindsay Kruger - September 23, 2019
Trying to persevere under a law designed to oppress, Athol Fugard's STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT explores the affect on individuals and relationships when personal and emotional freedom is out of your control. The success of this production is evidenced by its five Kanna Award nominations at the KKNK festival, and is now brought to the intimate setting of Fugard's Studio Theatre for local audiences to get lost in.
by Lindsay Kruger - September 23, 2019
Trying to persevere under a law designed to oppress, Athol Fugard's STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT explores the affect on individuals and relationships when personal and emotional freedom is out of your control. The success of this production is evidenced by its five Kanna Award nominations at the KKNK festival, and is now brought to the intimate setting of Fugard's Studio Theatre for local audiences to get lost in.
Two Weeks Left To See Jonathan Roxmouth In LENNY ANDREW STEVE & ME
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
For the first time since his sold-out concert series at the Teatro at Montecasino a year ago, one of South Africa's favourite leading men is to return to Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre for a VERY limited time between seasons behind the mask as the title character in the international tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
For the first time since his sold-out concert series at the Teatro at Montecasino a year ago, one of South Africa's favourite leading men is to return to Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre for a VERY limited time between seasons behind the mask as the title character in the international tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
VASLAV Explores Life, Dance, Music And Madness Of Vaslav Nijinsky At The Fugard Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
The critically acclaimed theatrical tour de force, VASLAV, starring Godfrey Johnson directed by Lara Bye, comes to The Fugard Studio Theatre for a limited season from 5 November.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
The critically acclaimed theatrical tour de force, VASLAV, starring Godfrey Johnson directed by Lara Bye, comes to The Fugard Studio Theatre for a limited season from 5 November.
BWW Review: Dynamic Duo Lights Up Theatre On The Bay with Award-Winning A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS
by Lindsay Kruger - September 19, 2019
As part of their world tour, drag artists Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo opened A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS at Theatre on the Bay on Wednesday night. True to its description, the pair of these international and award-winning performers jam-pack their musical showcase with 'hilarious hijinks and shady shenanigans' that is only outshone by unforgettable outfit choices.
by Lindsay Kruger - September 19, 2019
As part of their world tour, drag artists Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo opened A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS at Theatre on the Bay on Wednesday night. True to its description, the pair of these international and award-winning performers jam-pack their musical showcase with 'hilarious hijinks and shady shenanigans' that is only outshone by unforgettable outfit choices.
2019 National Youth Music Competition Takes Place Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Ticket sales for the final battle between the top six stars in the 2019 National Youth Music Competition's (NYMC) gala concert, performed with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday 12 October at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow, Cape Town has taken off enthusiastically.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Ticket sales for the final battle between the top six stars in the 2019 National Youth Music Competition's (NYMC) gala concert, performed with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday 12 October at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow, Cape Town has taken off enthusiastically.
Record 48 Titles Announced For 2020 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Presented by Eric Abraham and Ken Forrester Vineyards, the 2020 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season features a record 48 titles to be screened as part of its ninth successful year.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Presented by Eric Abraham and Ken Forrester Vineyards, the 2020 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season features a record 48 titles to be screened as part of its ninth successful year.
UNLEARN Comes to POPArt Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
a?oeUnlearna?? is about a young lady called Angel Mojapelo who suffers from depression and anxiety.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
a?oeUnlearna?? is about a young lady called Angel Mojapelo who suffers from depression and anxiety.
DIRTY WORDS Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
Dirty Words was born in the fast and loose crucible that is Alexander Upstairs' own monthly experimental platform, Play Things. Immediately it became a cult sensation. Filthy, Explicit and incredibly funnya?? Dirty Words pulls back the covers on erotica, chat sex, dirty talk and naughty sexy grammar. In seven sketches Maggie and Sanda turn up the raunch, slipping in sexy tongue twisters and burlesque shenanigans.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
Dirty Words was born in the fast and loose crucible that is Alexander Upstairs' own monthly experimental platform, Play Things. Immediately it became a cult sensation. Filthy, Explicit and incredibly funnya?? Dirty Words pulls back the covers on erotica, chat sex, dirty talk and naughty sexy grammar. In seven sketches Maggie and Sanda turn up the raunch, slipping in sexy tongue twisters and burlesque shenanigans.
Shnit Cape Town Announces 2019 Line Up
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
shnit Cape Town, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has announced an outstanding 2019 lineup. A total of 37 South African films and over 100 international submissions will be screened this year ranging from animation to mock-docs, fiction and experimental. The exceptional non-profit transnational film festival, shnit is hosted annually simultaneously on five continents, in Cape Town, Bern, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Hong Kong, Moscow and San Jose, with the shnit Finale held in New York City. This year, Dr John Kani will head the shnit Cape Town Jury Panel alongside cinematographer Gaopie Kabe, director and comedian Kagiso Lediga and writer Lauren Beukes.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
shnit Cape Town, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has announced an outstanding 2019 lineup. A total of 37 South African films and over 100 international submissions will be screened this year ranging from animation to mock-docs, fiction and experimental. The exceptional non-profit transnational film festival, shnit is hosted annually simultaneously on five continents, in Cape Town, Bern, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Hong Kong, Moscow and San Jose, with the shnit Finale held in New York City. This year, Dr John Kani will head the shnit Cape Town Jury Panel alongside cinematographer Gaopie Kabe, director and comedian Kagiso Lediga and writer Lauren Beukes.
PLAY LIST Comes to POPArt Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
Playlist is an exciting new format of theatre that acknowledges the emerging trend towards short-form theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
Playlist is an exciting new format of theatre that acknowledges the emerging trend towards short-form theatre.
MAN BAND Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019
Kalk Bay Theatre's smashing Man Band! Inspired by the rock and boy bands of the past. Your favourite men will be banging out the best beats, ballads and barbershops breakouts along with their signature comedy snippets. You can expect to see their rendition of Boys II Men, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Jackson Five, Crosby Stills & Nash, Queen, Foo Fighters, Outkast, Back Street Boys, Aerosmith, The Turtles, Kings of Leon and more.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019
Kalk Bay Theatre's smashing Man Band! Inspired by the rock and boy bands of the past. Your favourite men will be banging out the best beats, ballads and barbershops breakouts along with their signature comedy snippets. You can expect to see their rendition of Boys II Men, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Jackson Five, Crosby Stills & Nash, Queen, Foo Fighters, Outkast, Back Street Boys, Aerosmith, The Turtles, Kings of Leon and more.
BWW Review: Be Transfixed By The Heart-Racing Beats of STOMP at Artscape Opera House
by Lindsay Kruger - September 11, 2019
STOMP opened at the Artscape Opera House this week to uproarious applause as performers took to the stage in what was nothing short of a mesmerizing production. Described as 'a unique combination of percussion, dance and physical comedy', STOMP is an energetic and electrifying event that even the stiffest of theatergoers would get a thrill seeing.
by Lindsay Kruger - September 11, 2019
STOMP opened at the Artscape Opera House this week to uproarious applause as performers took to the stage in what was nothing short of a mesmerizing production. Described as 'a unique combination of percussion, dance and physical comedy', STOMP is an energetic and electrifying event that even the stiffest of theatergoers would get a thrill seeing.
KING CETSHWAYO Story Comes to State Theatre For Heritage Month
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
To mark heritage month, from 17 to 22 September 2019, the South African State Theatre will be presenting a patriotic story about the legendary warrior king of the Zulu nation, King Cetshwayo kaMpande, who is globally renowned for having led his nation to the historic victory over the British army in the Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879. This year marks 140 years since the battle took place. The battle was one of the battles of the Anglo-Zulu War, which was one of the decisive wars of resistance against colonialism and land dispossession.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
To mark heritage month, from 17 to 22 September 2019, the South African State Theatre will be presenting a patriotic story about the legendary warrior king of the Zulu nation, King Cetshwayo kaMpande, who is globally renowned for having led his nation to the historic victory over the British army in the Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879. This year marks 140 years since the battle took place. The battle was one of the battles of the Anglo-Zulu War, which was one of the decisive wars of resistance against colonialism and land dispossession.
Greg Karvellas on Directing Acclaimed Production of His Favorite Fugard Play
by Lindsay Kruger - September 10, 2019
As The Fugard Theatre's Artistic Director since November 2018, Greg Karvellas has an impressive number of productions behind his name. His latest offering - STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT by Athol Fugard - comes to The Fugard Studio Theatre this month, following an esteemed run at the KKNK Festival. Karvellas chats to BroadwayWorld about directing this powerful 'fever dream of a play'.
by Lindsay Kruger - September 10, 2019
As The Fugard Theatre's Artistic Director since November 2018, Greg Karvellas has an impressive number of productions behind his name. His latest offering - STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT by Athol Fugard - comes to The Fugard Studio Theatre this month, following an esteemed run at the KKNK Festival. Karvellas chats to BroadwayWorld about directing this powerful 'fever dream of a play'.
THE ROOM Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
An unsettling yet darkly funny love story between a sassy sex worker and her smooth-talking client. Mike is a classic car dealer, successful and somewhat sleazy. He has the gift of the gab but he's lonely. He desperately wants to woo Lillian and whisk her off to an exotic Greek island. Lillian, allergic to any form of rescuing or emotional connection, makes it clear to Mike that she will not go. Mike hears Lillian; but being a man who thrives on closing deals will not accept 'no' without a good fight.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
An unsettling yet darkly funny love story between a sassy sex worker and her smooth-talking client. Mike is a classic car dealer, successful and somewhat sleazy. He has the gift of the gab but he's lonely. He desperately wants to woo Lillian and whisk her off to an exotic Greek island. Lillian, allergic to any form of rescuing or emotional connection, makes it clear to Mike that she will not go. Mike hears Lillian; but being a man who thrives on closing deals will not accept 'no' without a good fight.
Dancers Love Dogs Returns to Artscape Opera House
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
On Saturday October 5, Dancers Love Dogs (DLD) will once again be presented at the Artscape Opera House with Alan Committie as emcee. The much anticipated annual event in aid of the mass sterilisation of dogs, features a stunning line up of dancers, choreographers and performing artists, all donating their time and expertise to a cause about which they are passionate. Audiences can look forward to seeing a variety of dance styles such as hip hop, ballet, neo classical, jazz and contemporary by top artists such as Hope Maimane, Rudi Smit, Jazzart, LAMTA students, Bradley and Ashley Searle, the SA Guide Dogs Association, Northern Dance Company and former Cape Town City Ballet principals Laura Bosenberg and Tom Thorne in a piece choreographed by Adele Blank.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
On Saturday October 5, Dancers Love Dogs (DLD) will once again be presented at the Artscape Opera House with Alan Committie as emcee. The much anticipated annual event in aid of the mass sterilisation of dogs, features a stunning line up of dancers, choreographers and performing artists, all donating their time and expertise to a cause about which they are passionate. Audiences can look forward to seeing a variety of dance styles such as hip hop, ballet, neo classical, jazz and contemporary by top artists such as Hope Maimane, Rudi Smit, Jazzart, LAMTA students, Bradley and Ashley Searle, the SA Guide Dogs Association, Northern Dance Company and former Cape Town City Ballet principals Laura Bosenberg and Tom Thorne in a piece choreographed by Adele Blank.
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