Cape Town City Ballet Announces Autumn/winter Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2019
Bookings are now open for Cape Town City Ballet's captivating 2019 Autumn/Winter Season.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2019
Bookings are now open for Cape Town City Ballet's captivating 2019 Autumn/Winter Season.
BWW Review: OFFBEAT BROADWAY 5's Cheeky Take on Hit Musicals at Theatre On The Bay
by Lindsay Kruger - May 06, 2019
The Offbeat Broadway franchise continues with its fifth installment of the popular musical theatre tribute/take-off. OFFBEAT BROADWAY 5 returns to Theatre on the Bay with its original three highly talented performers at the forefront, a well-respected director at its helm, and a repertoire of delightfully entertaining musical numbers from a variety of shows.
by Lindsay Kruger - May 06, 2019
The Offbeat Broadway franchise continues with its fifth installment of the popular musical theatre tribute/take-off. OFFBEAT BROADWAY 5 returns to Theatre on the Bay with its original three highly talented performers at the forefront, a well-respected director at its helm, and a repertoire of delightfully entertaining musical numbers from a variety of shows.
DIRT Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Internationally acknowledged South African hit coming to Somerset West's Drama Factory. James Cairns stars in Nick Warren's one-man hit, 'Dirt'. Having gone their separate ways for almost a year, the poker club are back together to bury their mutual friend. On a journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town the trio trade insinuations, insults, and injuries as they try to dig up the past and bury the present. Driving high-speed through some painful, poignant and often hilarious territory, they arrive at the graveside with some serious injuries and some surprising insights about the nature of male friendship.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Internationally acknowledged South African hit coming to Somerset West's Drama Factory. James Cairns stars in Nick Warren's one-man hit, 'Dirt'. Having gone their separate ways for almost a year, the poker club are back together to bury their mutual friend. On a journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town the trio trade insinuations, insults, and injuries as they try to dig up the past and bury the present. Driving high-speed through some painful, poignant and often hilarious territory, they arrive at the graveside with some serious injuries and some surprising insights about the nature of male friendship.
Masque Theatre Presents PROOF
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Proof at the Masque Theatre is part of the fundraising initiative to celebrate the Masque Theatre's 60th Birthday.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Proof at the Masque Theatre is part of the fundraising initiative to celebrate the Masque Theatre's 60th Birthday.
BWW Review: Kani's KUNENE AND THE KING Approaches Extant History with Acting Royalty
by Lindsay Kruger - May 03, 2019
Returning to home soil after its international debut in Stratford-upon-Avon, John Kani's KUNENE AND THE KING is set to enthuse and confront local audiences with its South African run at the Fugard Theatre. The new and original production puts a complex relationship on display that is brought together by, not only intrinsic similarities, but also a little Shakespeare.
by Lindsay Kruger - May 03, 2019
Returning to home soil after its international debut in Stratford-upon-Avon, John Kani's KUNENE AND THE KING is set to enthuse and confront local audiences with its South African run at the Fugard Theatre. The new and original production puts a complex relationship on display that is brought together by, not only intrinsic similarities, but also a little Shakespeare.
BWW Review: Intensity and Absurdity of THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? Tackled at Baxter Theatre Centre
by Lindsay Kruger - May 02, 2019
A play intended to shock the conservative and probe at society's typical imaginings of marital breakdown, the Baxter's latest offering of the award-winning THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? has an equally acclaimed director and cast behind it; making it stand in good stead as a must-see for those brave enough to approach what they cannot 'unsee'.
by Lindsay Kruger - May 02, 2019
A play intended to shock the conservative and probe at society's typical imaginings of marital breakdown, the Baxter's latest offering of the award-winning THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? has an equally acclaimed director and cast behind it; making it stand in good stead as a must-see for those brave enough to approach what they cannot 'unsee'.
The 9th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSF SA) Opens At The Baxter 13 May
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
The 9th Shakespeare School Festival South Africa (SSF SA) got off to an excellent start at the Artscape Arena last month with record audience attendance. The second leg of the annual festival opens at the Baxter Theatre on 13 May. This year the SSF SA is dedicated to the late freedom fighter Sonny Venkatrathnam who smuggled a copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare onto Robben Island during his incarceration. Tafara Nyatsanza, a SSF alumni, will MC the festival nightly.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
The 9th Shakespeare School Festival South Africa (SSF SA) got off to an excellent start at the Artscape Arena last month with record audience attendance. The second leg of the annual festival opens at the Baxter Theatre on 13 May. This year the SSF SA is dedicated to the late freedom fighter Sonny Venkatrathnam who smuggled a copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare onto Robben Island during his incarceration. Tafara Nyatsanza, a SSF alumni, will MC the festival nightly.
BEATLEMANIA Set To Take Carnival City By Storm When It Returns To South Africa This May
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
After enjoying successful tour runs in Durban and Cape Town last year, the world-famous Beatles tribute show, Beatlemania On Tour, returns to South Africa for yet another exciting stint of performances, this time at Carnival City in Gauteng this May.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
After enjoying successful tour runs in Durban and Cape Town last year, the world-famous Beatles tribute show, Beatlemania On Tour, returns to South Africa for yet another exciting stint of performances, this time at Carnival City in Gauteng this May.
BURN THE FLOOR, The World's Premier Dance Production, To Tour South Africa
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
The world's most prolific ballroom and dance theatre production, Burn the Floor, returns to South Africa for a much-anticipated tour across the country later this year. The show is set to dazzle local audiences with its spectacular dance moves and sizzlingballroom displays on stage and you shouldn't miss it for the world!
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
The world's most prolific ballroom and dance theatre production, Burn the Floor, returns to South Africa for a much-anticipated tour across the country later this year. The show is set to dazzle local audiences with its spectacular dance moves and sizzlingballroom displays on stage and you shouldn't miss it for the world!
Tribute To Aretha Franklin With 4 Tons Of Fun Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Join favourite all female vocal group, 4 Tons of Fun in a fitting tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This is a chance to see four of Cape Town's finest vocalists with their amazing voices, big talents and big laughs celebrating through song, the life of a woman who influenced generations of singers and touched the lives of so many.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Join favourite all female vocal group, 4 Tons of Fun in a fitting tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This is a chance to see four of Cape Town's finest vocalists with their amazing voices, big talents and big laughs celebrating through song, the life of a woman who influenced generations of singers and touched the lives of so many.
Zimkitha Kumbaca Leads Returning FREEDOM Musical
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
Actress and musician Zimkitha Kumbaca is cast for the lead role of 'Phindile' in the musical play Freedom, which will be making a return to the South African State Theatre from 30th April to 2nd June 2019.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
Actress and musician Zimkitha Kumbaca is cast for the lead role of 'Phindile' in the musical play Freedom, which will be making a return to the South African State Theatre from 30th April to 2nd June 2019.
STOF Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
'n Hond en drie vervreemde pelle is oppad na die begrafnis van 'n vierde. Die manne hap mekaar oor die verlede al wil hulle dit net eintlik begrawe. Teen 'n helse spoed kom hulle langs die graf tot stilstand, maar nie sonder 'n paar aangrypende, pynlike, soms skreeusnaakse oomblikke en nuwe insigte oor die aard van vriendskap.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
'n Hond en drie vervreemde pelle is oppad na die begrafnis van 'n vierde. Die manne hap mekaar oor die verlede al wil hulle dit net eintlik begrawe. Teen 'n helse spoed kom hulle langs die graf tot stilstand, maar nie sonder 'n paar aangrypende, pynlike, soms skreeusnaakse oomblikke en nuwe insigte oor die aard van vriendskap.
SILKWORM Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
Winner of a 2018 Standard Bank Ovation Award, Contagious Theatre's newest production, Silkworm, is an evocative exploration of the ordinary things that make life extraordinary. The story is told to us through the eyes of the at once gregarious and socially awkward Georgina. Georgina is about to have the single most important day of her life. On this day, she takes the audience on a journey that reveals how the small things are, ultimately, big things.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
Winner of a 2018 Standard Bank Ovation Award, Contagious Theatre's newest production, Silkworm, is an evocative exploration of the ordinary things that make life extraordinary. The story is told to us through the eyes of the at once gregarious and socially awkward Georgina. Georgina is about to have the single most important day of her life. On this day, she takes the audience on a journey that reveals how the small things are, ultimately, big things.
APPLE FACE Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
That which is seen, cannot be unseen; unless that which is seen was never seen in the first place. Or maybe it was seen, but not quite in the way that it happened. If it even happened at all.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
That which is seen, cannot be unseen; unless that which is seen was never seen in the first place. Or maybe it was seen, but not quite in the way that it happened. If it even happened at all.
#ACTORSLIFE Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2019
#ActorsLife explores actors' identities in the film and theatre industry, personal relationships and society at large! This mockumentary- inspired comedy, written by Estelle Terblanche, is a witty expose of the neurotic, emotional and paranoid world inhabited by someone whose self-worth is completely dependent on the opinion of others.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2019
#ActorsLife explores actors' identities in the film and theatre industry, personal relationships and society at large! This mockumentary- inspired comedy, written by Estelle Terblanche, is a witty expose of the neurotic, emotional and paranoid world inhabited by someone whose self-worth is completely dependent on the opinion of others.
Earl Gregory on Entering the Land of Lola in Upcoming KINKY BOOTS
by Lindsay Kruger - April 25, 2019
Stepping out of The Baker's shoes in Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS and slipping on Lola's signature siren red heels, Earl Gregory gets ready to sing and stomp up a storm as a lead in the award-winning KINKY BOOTS at The Fugard Theatre later this year.
by Lindsay Kruger - April 25, 2019
Stepping out of The Baker's shoes in Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS and slipping on Lola's signature siren red heels, Earl Gregory gets ready to sing and stomp up a storm as a lead in the award-winning KINKY BOOTS at The Fugard Theatre later this year.
Bianca Del Rio Returns To Cape Town and JHB With IT'S JESTER JOKE
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Comedy queen and RuPaul's Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio is heading back to South Africa by popular demand.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Comedy queen and RuPaul's Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio is heading back to South Africa by popular demand.
Six Young Stars Shine In SA Premiere Of KINKY BOOTS
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019
Six young stars will have the chance to shine in the South African premiere of hit Tony Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS. Presented by Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre, a brand new, original production of this huge-hearted musical will run at The Fugard Theatre from 11 June 2019.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019
Six young stars will have the chance to shine in the South African premiere of hit Tony Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS. Presented by Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre, a brand new, original production of this huge-hearted musical will run at The Fugard Theatre from 11 June 2019.
Twisted Movements Dance Studio Presents Movie Night
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019
Twisted Movements dance Studio will present Movie Night.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019
Twisted Movements dance Studio will present Movie Night.
BEST OF BOTH - MEL BOTES Comes to the Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2019
Taking centre stage in "Best of Both" is Mel Botes,undoubtedly respected as one of South Africa's most talented guitarists and songwriters. He is also an established adult contemporary singer and producer and is known for his versatility, goodwill undertakings, as well as his own solo career.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2019
Taking centre stage in "Best of Both" is Mel Botes,undoubtedly respected as one of South Africa's most talented guitarists and songwriters. He is also an established adult contemporary singer and producer and is known for his versatility, goodwill undertakings, as well as his own solo career.
The 2019 Ellerman Sessions Announces Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 17, 2019
Ellerman House is excited to announce that Ellerman Sessions are back this year by popular demand. The 2019 Ellerman Sessions line-up is filled with South Africa's finest music talent, who will rock guests with their music and humor them with their storytelling.
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 17, 2019
Ellerman House is excited to announce that Ellerman Sessions are back this year by popular demand. The 2019 Ellerman Sessions line-up is filled with South Africa's finest music talent, who will rock guests with their music and humor them with their storytelling.
Offbeat Broadway Comes to Theatre On The Bay
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
The power team behind the ever-popular 'Offbeat Broadway' series is back to wow and delight audiences with yet another rendering of their theatrical franchise.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
The power team behind the ever-popular 'Offbeat Broadway' series is back to wow and delight audiences with yet another rendering of their theatrical franchise.
FREEDOM Returns To State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
With eight Naledi Awards nominations and newly cast leads, the fallists have yet assembled a triumphant return of the musical "Freedom" at the South African State Theatre- showing from 30 April to 2 June this year.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
With eight Naledi Awards nominations and newly cast leads, the fallists have yet assembled a triumphant return of the musical "Freedom" at the South African State Theatre- showing from 30 April to 2 June this year.
ImproGuise Presents: The Style High Club at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Hot on the heels of their completely sold out short form improv festival at Alexander Bar, the ImproGuise team are gearing up for a run of brilliant, diverse and exciting long form improv. Aptly named ImproGuise Presents The Style High Club, each of five nights will be devoted to completely improvised hour long shows.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Hot on the heels of their completely sold out short form improv festival at Alexander Bar, the ImproGuise team are gearing up for a run of brilliant, diverse and exciting long form improv. Aptly named ImproGuise Presents The Style High Club, each of five nights will be devoted to completely improvised hour long shows.
J. BOBS LIVE: OFF THE RECORD Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Celebrated Writer, Director and Performer J.Bobs Tshabalala is back in Cape Town with his live game show Off The Record.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Celebrated Writer, Director and Performer J.Bobs Tshabalala is back in Cape Town with his live game show Off The Record.
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