Final Extension Announced For KINKY BOOTS At The Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Due to an overwhelming response, The Fugard Theatre's production of multiple Tony-Award winning musical KINKY BOOTS has been extended for a final time. Bookings are now open until 2 February 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Due to an overwhelming response, The Fugard Theatre's production of multiple Tony-Award winning musical KINKY BOOTS has been extended for a final time. Bookings are now open until 2 February 2020.
The 9th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa Set For The Next Phase in Makhanda, Durban, George and JHB
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
The 9th Shakespeare School Festival South Africa (SSF SA) is heading to several other cities from 23 August.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
The 9th Shakespeare School Festival South Africa (SSF SA) is heading to several other cities from 23 August.
Waterfront Theatre School Presents FROM THE TOP At The Masque Theatre In Muizenberg
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
The Waterfront Theatre School will present From the Top at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg from 29 August to 7 September 2019. The dazzling annual dance showcase, a sell-out every year, will feature an ensemble cast of 60 dancers, beautifully costumed by the School's Founder and Managing Director, the legendary Delia Sainsbury. The prestigious Waterfront Theatre School (WTS) is well known for its international standard of dance and From the Top will once again bring the incredible versatility of this multidisciplinary performing arts centre to the fore.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
The Waterfront Theatre School will present From the Top at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg from 29 August to 7 September 2019. The dazzling annual dance showcase, a sell-out every year, will feature an ensemble cast of 60 dancers, beautifully costumed by the School's Founder and Managing Director, the legendary Delia Sainsbury. The prestigious Waterfront Theatre School (WTS) is well known for its international standard of dance and From the Top will once again bring the incredible versatility of this multidisciplinary performing arts centre to the fore.
BWW Review: BURN THE FLOOR at Baxter Theatre Centre Shows Off Outstanding International Talent
by Lindsay Kruger - August 14, 2019
Celebrating its 20th anniversary and making South Africa its last stop on their global tour, BURN THE FLOOR cha-cha'd its way onto the Baxter Theatre's stage earlier this month where it has been igniting audiences with vibrant dance numbers, glitzy costumes, and live musical accompaniment. An international sensation since the early 2000s with a Broadway and West End run behind its name, what BURN THE FLOOR lacks in cohesion, it makes up for in effortless energy.
by Lindsay Kruger - August 14, 2019
Celebrating its 20th anniversary and making South Africa its last stop on their global tour, BURN THE FLOOR cha-cha'd its way onto the Baxter Theatre's stage earlier this month where it has been igniting audiences with vibrant dance numbers, glitzy costumes, and live musical accompaniment. An international sensation since the early 2000s with a Broadway and West End run behind its name, what BURN THE FLOOR lacks in cohesion, it makes up for in effortless energy.
Alan Committie Brings CLASS(Y) CLOWN to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Popular Cape Town funnyman, Alan Committie, is back!
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Popular Cape Town funnyman, Alan Committie, is back!
ANGIE IN CONCERT Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Angie is a rare breed of entertainer, often described as a a?oevolcano waiting to erupta??!! You will understand why when you see her perform, as she lights up the stage with the energy, passion, talent and stage personality one can expect from a true professional.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Angie is a rare breed of entertainer, often described as a a?oevolcano waiting to erupta??!! You will understand why when you see her perform, as she lights up the stage with the energy, passion, talent and stage personality one can expect from a true professional.
2019 Auditions Announced For The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) is a full-time tertiary Academy for the Performing Arts and is especially geared for training triple-threat performers for a career in the Arts. Duane Alexander and Anton Luitingh announced the Academy in April 2018 with the support and endorsement of Theatre Impresario, Pieter Toerien, who has been instrumental in the development of LAMTA. The brand new, sought after Academy is housed on the top floor of the beautiful Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town and boasts six stunning studios in the heart of Camps Bay. LAMTA opened its doors in January this year and has since enjoyed two hugely successful productions on the Theatre on the Bay stage with its first intake of 28 students.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) is a full-time tertiary Academy for the Performing Arts and is especially geared for training triple-threat performers for a career in the Arts. Duane Alexander and Anton Luitingh announced the Academy in April 2018 with the support and endorsement of Theatre Impresario, Pieter Toerien, who has been instrumental in the development of LAMTA. The brand new, sought after Academy is housed on the top floor of the beautiful Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town and boasts six stunning studios in the heart of Camps Bay. LAMTA opened its doors in January this year and has since enjoyed two hugely successful productions on the Theatre on the Bay stage with its first intake of 28 students.
14th Annual Voorkamerfest To Take Place 6-8 Sept In Darling
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The 14th annual Voorkamerfest will take place from 6 to 8 September in the West Coast town of Darling.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The 14th annual Voorkamerfest will take place from 6 to 8 September in the West Coast town of Darling.
#HETWO Comes to Theatre On The Bay
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Will the real Evita Bezuidenhout please stand up?
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Will the real Evita Bezuidenhout please stand up?
FROM MEMPHIS TO LAS VEGAS Elvis Presley Tribute Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The a?oeFrom Memphis to Las Vegas a?" Elvis Presley Tributea?? show features the duo, James Marais and Monique Cassells. They pay tribute to all three decades of the a?oeKing of Rock 'n Rolla??, Elvis Presley's career, i.e. the 1950's, '60s and '70s. The show is a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James and Monique, alternating as a duo and individual performers, who also do multiple costume changes throughout.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The a?oeFrom Memphis to Las Vegas a?" Elvis Presley Tributea?? show features the duo, James Marais and Monique Cassells. They pay tribute to all three decades of the a?oeKing of Rock 'n Rolla??, Elvis Presley's career, i.e. the 1950's, '60s and '70s. The show is a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James and Monique, alternating as a duo and individual performers, who also do multiple costume changes throughout.
ONT(POP) Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
In die kaberet loer ons na die vrou deur die wêreld se oë. Hier sien ons die beeld van die vrou waar sy gaan van 'n 'lappop', 'n ma wat haar droom deur haar dogter wil leef, 'n vrou wat n idee van haarself in haar kop skep, tot 'n ma wat se liefde nooit eindig nie. Ons sorg vir behoorlike skaterlag, maar as die realitiet jou slaan, los dit jou met 'n traan in die oog en bring jou tot beseffing wat die vrou in die lewe regtig beteken.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
In die kaberet loer ons na die vrou deur die wêreld se oë. Hier sien ons die beeld van die vrou waar sy gaan van 'n 'lappop', 'n ma wat haar droom deur haar dogter wil leef, 'n vrou wat n idee van haarself in haar kop skep, tot 'n ma wat se liefde nooit eindig nie. Ons sorg vir behoorlike skaterlag, maar as die realitiet jou slaan, los dit jou met 'n traan in die oog en bring jou tot beseffing wat die vrou in die lewe regtig beteken.
BWW Previews: BROADRAY! IN PRETORIA at The Maslow Hotel Time Square
by Martin Ganeider - August 10, 2019
by Martin Ganeider - August 10, 2019
The Waterfront Theatre School To Hold Annual Cape Town Auditions
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The Waterfront Theatre School, Cape Town's most established college for the Performing Arts, will hold their annual Cape Town auditions on 17 August 2019 at their studios at 3pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The Waterfront Theatre School, Cape Town's most established college for the Performing Arts, will hold their annual Cape Town auditions on 17 August 2019 at their studios at 3pm.
Jessica Driver on Her Journey to Landing A Lead in the Upcoming ROCK OF AGES
by Lindsay Kruger - August 08, 2019
The iconic ROCK OF AGES bursts onto the Montecasino Teatro stage later this year bringing the 80s alive and boasting top local talent. This production celebrates the rock musical's 10th Broadway anniversary this year, with newcomer Jessica Driver celebrating her first lead role as small-town rockstar wannabe Sherrie.
by Lindsay Kruger - August 08, 2019
The iconic ROCK OF AGES bursts onto the Montecasino Teatro stage later this year bringing the 80s alive and boasting top local talent. This production celebrates the rock musical's 10th Broadway anniversary this year, with newcomer Jessica Driver celebrating her first lead role as small-town rockstar wannabe Sherrie.
WORLD OF MAGIC! Comes to Artscape Theatre This October
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The College of Magic, Cape Town's only magical arts organisation, is set to cast an enchanting spell and dazzle audiences at the Artscape Theatre on Sunday 6 October 2019, with their latest production - World of Magic!
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The College of Magic, Cape Town's only magical arts organisation, is set to cast an enchanting spell and dazzle audiences at the Artscape Theatre on Sunday 6 October 2019, with their latest production - World of Magic!
NASTY WOMXN Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
If you really love Greek mythology, the old Divas of WWE or trashing other womxn then this is probably not the play for you. But if you love the Kardashians, candid CNN interviews, gold (everywhere), spelling womxn with an a?oexa?? and smashing the patriarchy one rape-culture-drenched mythological origin story at a time then this might just be your cup of tea. Drawing from the Greek mythologies of Persephone, Medusa and other not so well-known characters, Nasty Womxn is a collection of sketches about contemporary womxn just trying to get from day to day.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
If you really love Greek mythology, the old Divas of WWE or trashing other womxn then this is probably not the play for you. But if you love the Kardashians, candid CNN interviews, gold (everywhere), spelling womxn with an a?oexa?? and smashing the patriarchy one rape-culture-drenched mythological origin story at a time then this might just be your cup of tea. Drawing from the Greek mythologies of Persephone, Medusa and other not so well-known characters, Nasty Womxn is a collection of sketches about contemporary womxn just trying to get from day to day.
THIS AGAIN? Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
On the spot. In the spot. What a mess. It's a mess. Letterlik. Shit show. Thank you for having us. If I fall, I'm gonna moer you. Fringe. Fake news. Cut off. Shut down. White monopoly capital. We live here. Bottom of the barrel. That's offensive. That's a whole bunch. Problematic. You can't say that. You're a problem. Woke. Poke. Cloke. It's my superior brain. You can't say that. Trash. Exit that way. Emergency exit. Immersion. Are we starting this again. This is our blurb.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
On the spot. In the spot. What a mess. It's a mess. Letterlik. Shit show. Thank you for having us. If I fall, I'm gonna moer you. Fringe. Fake news. Cut off. Shut down. White monopoly capital. We live here. Bottom of the barrel. That's offensive. That's a whole bunch. Problematic. You can't say that. You're a problem. Woke. Poke. Cloke. It's my superior brain. You can't say that. Trash. Exit that way. Emergency exit. Immersion. Are we starting this again. This is our blurb.
BWW Review: Louis Viljoen's THE HUCKSTERS An Intense Slice-of-Life at Alexander Bar
by Lindsay Kruger - July 30, 2019
A production that aims to 'intrigue and unsettle', THE HUCKSTERS has achieved this with an award-winning team behind it presenting a brutally honest script and an engrossing performance. Louis Viljoen's latest dark comedy delves into the relationship and psyches of complex characters that unashamedly caused Monday's sold-out audience to sigh out the weight of an unforgettable production at curtain call.
by Lindsay Kruger - July 30, 2019
A production that aims to 'intrigue and unsettle', THE HUCKSTERS has achieved this with an award-winning team behind it presenting a brutally honest script and an engrossing performance. Louis Viljoen's latest dark comedy delves into the relationship and psyches of complex characters that unashamedly caused Monday's sold-out audience to sigh out the weight of an unforgettable production at curtain call.
WORKS IN PROGRESS Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
South Africa's finest isiXhosa-speaking Jewish legspinner turned comedian Nik Rabinowitz's new show WORK IN PROGRESS covers midlife crises, the pitfalls of genetic testing, hair transplants and when to have them (never) as well as a variety of other topics in a thoroughly insensitive manner.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
South Africa's finest isiXhosa-speaking Jewish legspinner turned comedian Nik Rabinowitz's new show WORK IN PROGRESS covers midlife crises, the pitfalls of genetic testing, hair transplants and when to have them (never) as well as a variety of other topics in a thoroughly insensitive manner.
CELLIST WITH RABIES Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Only one person is known to have survived full-blown rabies, by undergoing a radical form of treatment called The Milwaukee Protocol. In this romantic tragedy loosely based in the sciences, Virologist Joan Remy is extremely skeptical of the Milwaukee Protocol. She is also in love with rabies.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Only one person is known to have survived full-blown rabies, by undergoing a radical form of treatment called The Milwaukee Protocol. In this romantic tragedy loosely based in the sciences, Virologist Joan Remy is extremely skeptical of the Milwaukee Protocol. She is also in love with rabies.
The Drama Factory Hosts SEE THE SEA
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2019
Theatre for the Early Years is a form of theatre specifically devised for very young audiences (0-30 months). Children are accompanied by at least one parent/caregiver and remain with the caregiver for the duration of the performance (approx 45 minutes). Performances are relaxed and intimate with small audiences. The experience is multi-sensory, interactive and exploratory. The facilitators lead the young audience through a series of sea-themed experiences, stimulating sensory perception and a sense of wonderment.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2019
Theatre for the Early Years is a form of theatre specifically devised for very young audiences (0-30 months). Children are accompanied by at least one parent/caregiver and remain with the caregiver for the duration of the performance (approx 45 minutes). Performances are relaxed and intimate with small audiences. The experience is multi-sensory, interactive and exploratory. The facilitators lead the young audience through a series of sea-themed experiences, stimulating sensory perception and a sense of wonderment.
50 SHADES OF FAIRYTALES Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2019
We start learning about fairytales and happily-ever-after before we can even walk. Then we grow up. Some of us wonder what ever happened to the fairytales and some of us, well... never believed in them in the first place.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2019
We start learning about fairytales and happily-ever-after before we can even walk. Then we grow up. Some of us wonder what ever happened to the fairytales and some of us, well... never believed in them in the first place.
Teen Illusionists Ready Their Wands For Western Cape Junior Magic Champs Showdown In Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2019
The battle lines have been drawn, their wands polished and their captivating magic acts perfected as Cape Towns most charming teen magicians prepare to face off at the ultimate provincial magical showdown, the 2019 Western Cape Junior Magician Championships, at Bergvliet High School on Saturday 7 September 2019!
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2019
The battle lines have been drawn, their wands polished and their captivating magic acts perfected as Cape Towns most charming teen magicians prepare to face off at the ultimate provincial magical showdown, the 2019 Western Cape Junior Magician Championships, at Bergvliet High School on Saturday 7 September 2019!
BWW Review: 1940s Nostalgia in the Charming Rendition of SOUTH PACIFIC at Artscape Opera House
by Lindsay Kruger - July 23, 2019
The latest Rodgers & Hammerstein offering from Cape Town's G&S Society was welcomed at Artscape Opera House this past weekend with standing ovations. SOUTH PACIFIC is described as an 'epic musical romance' and this latest revival of the classic breathes technicolor life into a legendary theatrical think piece.
by Lindsay Kruger - July 23, 2019
The latest Rodgers & Hammerstein offering from Cape Town's G&S Society was welcomed at Artscape Opera House this past weekend with standing ovations. SOUTH PACIFIC is described as an 'epic musical romance' and this latest revival of the classic breathes technicolor life into a legendary theatrical think piece.
ASSITEJ SA Presents Cradle Of Creativity - A Feast Of Theatre For Young Audiences
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2019
ASSITEJ South Africa presents Cradle of Creativity 2019 which runs from 20 to 25 August 2019. This veritable feast of Theatre for Young Audiences will be held at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rosebank; Theatre Arts Admin Collective and Magnet Theatre in Observatory; and Guga S'Thebe in Langa.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2019
ASSITEJ South Africa presents Cradle of Creativity 2019 which runs from 20 to 25 August 2019. This veritable feast of Theatre for Young Audiences will be held at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rosebank; Theatre Arts Admin Collective and Magnet Theatre in Observatory; and Guga S'Thebe in Langa.
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