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Hayleigh Evans of Q&A  at POP Art

Hayleigh Evans of Q&A at POP Art

by Danny Wimpey — April 29, 2020

Hayleigh is the artistic director for POP Art Theatre at the iconic Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg.

XANADU JR. Comes To The Artscape

XANADU JR. Comes To The Artscape

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2020

Cape Town theatre lovers are invited to crimp their hair, flip their collars and rock some legwarmers in celebration of the Musical Theatre Masterclass production of the pop-rock musical comedy Xanadu JR, from 26 November - 28 November 2020 at the Artscape Arena.

South African Cast of HAIRSPRAY Will Reunite in Livestream

South African Cast of HAIRSPRAY Will Reunite in Livestream

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2020

Run and tell that! The cast and creative team of the ground-breaking 2007 South African production of Hairspray will re-unite in a one night only special to raise funds for the Theatre Benevolent Fund, hosted by the wonderful Natasha van der Merwe.

Q&A with Jaco Van Rensburg of VR Theatrical

Q&A with Jaco Van Rensburg of VR Theatrical

by Lindsay Kruger — April 16, 2020

Executive producer Jaco van Rensburg is taking a break from running VR Theatrical amidst the nationwide lockdown, and chats to BroadwayWorld South Africa on the ever-changing world of entertainment, the effect of having to cancel 4 productions, and where he sees theatre going.

Q&A with Schelaine Bennett on LOCKDOWN HEIGHTS

Q&A with Schelaine Bennett on LOCKDOWN HEIGHTS

by Lindsay Kruger — April 9, 2020

Keeping SA entertained and keeping herself busy, actress Schelaine Bennett chats to BroadwayWorld South Africa about life under lockdown for herself and in her IGTV series, LOCKDOWN HEIGHTS.

Q&A with Lamees Albertus of The Fugard Theatre

Q&A with Lamees Albertus of The Fugard Theatre

by Lindsay Kruger — April 6, 2020

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.

Sophie Joans creator of SCENES ON SCREENS

Sophie Joans creator of SCENES ON SCREENS

by Faeron Wheeler — April 6, 2020

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

POPArt Theatre Will Move Locations

POPArt Theatre Will Move Locations

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2020

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.

GRAND GALA at Artscape in Cape Town Postponed

GRAND GALA at Artscape in Cape Town Postponed

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 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.

Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Cancellation

Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Cancellation

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2020

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).

Jazzart Postpones HYBRID

Jazzart Postpones HYBRID

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2020

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.

Fugard Theatre Suspends Shows With Immediate Effect

Fugard Theatre Suspends Shows With Immediate Effect

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 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.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Comes to the Baxter

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Comes to the Baxter

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2020

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

HOW TO END RACISM Comes to POPArt Theatre

HOW TO END RACISM Comes to POPArt Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2020

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.

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