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Interview: Mbali Gudazi Chats About Winning Her Spot in the JIVE FUNNY FESTIVAL
by Faeron Wheeler - June 03, 2025
This year’s JiVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL shines a well-deserved spotlight on the next generation of comedians discovered through the JiVE Funny Championships. We spoke to Mbali Gudazi about her journey to the festival.
Cast Set For MATILDA THE MUSICAL Jr at the People's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
The cast of Matilda The Musical Jr, debuting on stage at Peoples Theatre next week, are hard at work in rehearsal, excited to bring this iconic Roald Dahl classic book to life on stage for Joburg audiences for the very first time on their stage.
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Theatre on the Bay Is a Musical Extravaganza
by Jaime Uranovsky - May 27, 2025
Everyone and his mother has seen JOSEPH – it’s an Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. I myself, have seen the show live five times – including school, community theatre, and professional productions (Never mind the Donny Osmond version that we hired on VHS when I was a little girl and which the show’s composer graciously made available to stream for free in 2020, when we were all bored out of our minds while COVID raged outside). Why then, after so much JOSEPH do you need to see this production?
Extra Shows Added for THE NUTCRACKER at Montecasino Due to High Demand
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Following the exciting announcement of a brand-new production of The Nutcracker opening at Montecasino's Teatro on 4 December, a demand for tickets has prompted Cape Ballet Africa to extend the run with six additional performances.
Review: AIDA at the Artscape Opera House Is an African-Futurist Masterpiece
by Jaime Uranovsky - May 26, 2025
AIDA, long celebrated as one of Verdi’s most moving tragic operas, has been performed regularly since 1871 .This adaptation, however, is like nothing you have seen before. Set in 3025, this ethereal production draws on futuristic and visually breathtaking elements, rendering this production out of this world.
THE ZOO STORY Will Play The Drama Factory
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025
The Zoo Story, written by Edward Albee, is coming to The Drama Factory. Performances take place June 19 through June 22. The show is directed by Chris Weare and performed by Michael Mackenzie and Francois Immelman. The show will fun fifty minutes. 
COTTONWOOD KID with Toni Morkel Comes to Theatre Arts Methodist Church Hall
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025
Award winning theatre makers and seasoned clowns, Toni Morkel and Sylvaine Strike bring a compelling narrative exploring the life of fictional character, Cottonwool Kid (CK). The show runs June 6 through June 8 at Theatre Arts Methodist Church Hall. 
SOLITUDE Comes to Theatre Arts in Observatory
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Solitude is a new play making its debut on the theatre scene in Cape Town at Theatre Arts in Observatory this month. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Jason And Nicholas Goliath Return To Montecasino With An All-New HAPPINESS ECONOMY COMEDY TOUR
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
After a successful national run in 2024, Jason and Nicholas Goliath are back with an all-new edition of The Happiness Economy Comedy Tour - live at the Pieter Toerien Theatre. Learn more!
MOFFIE Will Make South African Premiere
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Following its critically acclaimed London run,  the compelling drama and hit one-man show Moffie will retirn home for its South African premiere at The Baxter. Leanr more here!
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!
Simphiwe Dana Celebrates 20 Years In Song This June With Performances In Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
To commemorate her 20 year-anniversary on the SA music scene, Simphiwe Dana will be exploring the many songs from her repertoire in her upcoming celebration of her career at the Baxter Theatre Concert Hall.
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.
South African Premiere of Grammy Nominated INALA Comes to the Joburg Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
London’s award-winning creative company, Sisters Grimm, have announcd the South African premiere of the Grammy-nominated, smash hit musical INALA.
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.
Review: MRS MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN at the Masambe Theatre Is a Shocking Psycho-Sexual Stand-Off
by Jaime Uranovsky - April 25, 2025
A show at the Masambe Theatre is always an intimate experience, by virtue of the size of the theatre. MRS MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN, however, is intimate in more ways than one.
VROU MET 27 KINDERS Comes To The Drama Factory In May
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
'Vrou Met 27 Kinders' will be presented at The Drama Factory From Sat 3 May 2025 to Sat 3 May 2025. 
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.
15th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa Returns to the Homecoming Centre in May 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
The 15th annual Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) will return to the District Six Homecoming Centre from 6 to 31 May 2025, bigger and better than ever before!
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.

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