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PYGMALION Comes to The Masque Theatre by BWW News Desk
- February 25, 2019 'Pygmalion' is coming to the Masque Theatre from the 8-16 March 2019. This very production inspired the much love musical, My Fair Lady,
Third World Bunfight Presents Brett Bailey's SAMSON by BWW News Desk
- February 25, 2019 From 8 to 10 March, Third World Bunfight will present four performances of Samson at Rhenish in Stellenbosch. It is written, designed and directed by Brett Bailey and created with the support of The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the Institut Francais, in collaboration with Woordfees and the National Arts Festival. Samson is a sensuous, poetic and thought-provoking dance-music-theatre piece set in a dystopian contemporary context of political extremism, inequality, human displacement and violence.
BWW Review: 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE is a Delicious Helping of a Cheeky Comedy by Lindsay Kruger
- February 20, 2019 One of the latest offerings from Mish Mash Media Productions, 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE returns to the Artscape Arena before heading to the Galloway Theatre for a 2 week run. The fast-paced, 50s fabulous comedy sees a powerhouse of local actresses at its helm and guarantees a night of naughty giggles, gasp-worthy plot twists, and hilarious moments of audience participation.
Dance Umbrella Africa 2019 Re-launches at the South African State Theatre by BWW News Desk
- February 20, 2019 The eagerly anticipated re-launch of Dance Umbrella Africa 2019 from 31 March to 7 April at the South African State Theatre will feature South Africa and the world's most prolific dancers and choreographers including Lulu Mlangeni, Sonia Radebe and Julia Burnham, Phumlani Nyanga, Dirk Badenhorst, German-Austrian Helge Letonja, Madagascar's Gaby Saranouffi, and works from dance companies such as Vuyani Dance Theatre and Moving Into Dance Mophatong.
I AM TRANS Comes to The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- February 20, 2019 I am Transgender. I am a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex. I am Trans. When two women meet against all odds, fall in love and start a life together, does it even matter if one of them is actually a man? Does it?
DRY WHITE at The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- February 19, 2019 Having recovered from his early-onset midlife crisis just in time for Cape Town to almost run out of water, stand-up comic, Nik Rabinowitz decided to explore the recent water crisis for his new show "Dry White", mostly because everyone thought the drought would last forever, which ICYMI - it didn't #SpoilerAlert. Now that mother nature has rained on his parade, Nik will be forced to discuss other stuff too, like staying woke post forty (different to staying awake but equally challenging), love, infidelity, transphobia, b-grade celebrity and The Land. Just kidding, what white person wants to discuss the land?!
BWW Review: Alan Committie Steals The Crown and Spotlight in Maynardville's RICHARD III by Lindsay Kruger
- February 19, 2019 Shedding a distinct light on Shakespeare's historic dark comic tragedy, Maynardville Open-Air Festival's offering of RICHARD III is a compelling and engaging example of the Bard done right. RICHARD III speaks volumes not only for the talent of the production, but for the timeless story of political conspiracy and reprehensible human determination.
David Kramer Adapts HAPPY NEW YEAR For SA Premiere At The Fugard Theatre by BWW News Desk
- February 19, 2019 Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre present the South African premiere of HAPPY NEW YEAR, a hilarious, heart-warming rom com, adapted by South African icon David Kramer from the hit, award-winning play MIDSUMMER (A Play With Songs) by David Greig and Gordon McIntyre.
DICK OR DATE? Comes to POPArt Theatre by BWW News Desk
- February 18, 2019 DICK OR DATE? is a dramatic comedy that takes you on a love journey with three close but very different friends: Nelly (a hopeless romantic and social media fanatic), Ashley (a privileged young lady who exclusively dates white men) and Maggie, real name, Magogodi (a sex obsessed serial dater who doesn't believe in love).
ELLA FITZGERALD - A CENTURY IN SONG Comes To Oude Libertas Amphitheater by BWW News Desk
- February 15, 2019 The Jazz world recently celebrated the magnificent Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday. Join SAMA winner Anna Davel and the delightful Sima Mashazi (recently starring in Miriam Makeba: the musical) in this swinging tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, presenting the timeless songs that she made her own, including: I Got Rhythm, Ain't Got That Swing, Can't Take That Away From Me, Cheek to Cheek, and Summertime.
Bee Gees Tribute Show Announced At The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- February 15, 2019 The incredibly talented Gericke brothers, called 1925 Band, have received rave reviews for their sell-out Bee Gees Tribute. They will be performing the hits of one of the most successful brother acts in the history of showbiz, namely, the Gibb brothers.
CRAZY - Golden Oldies With A Touch Of Bipolar Comes to The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- February 14, 2019 Marie du Toit and Bram Potgieter present 'CRAZY - Golden Oldies with a touch of Bipolar', a cabaret featuring popular songs from yesteryear presented with a mental twist. Golden oldies are skillfully woven together with Marie's rich husky voice and tongue-in-cheek accounts of living life with Bipolar as she is superbly accompanied by Bram who brings his distinctive jazz flare to the stage. 'CRAZY' will have you laughing, crying and tapping your feet. Come and enjoy a highly entertaining and supremely enlightening performance. Inspired by an unwavering love for songs from the Golden era, and her own personal battle with Bipolar Mood Disorder, Marie du Toit teams up with Bram Potgieter to bring you their brand new cabaret, 'CRAZY - Golden Oldies with a touch of Bipolar'. The show takes a light-hearted look at the crazy highs and lows of a mental disorder and features great old favourites such as 'Unforgettable', 'Cabaret', 'Mack the Knife' and 'Blueberry Hill', masterfully adapted to illustrate the Bipolar theme.
WINGING IT! Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- February 13, 2019 'Attention passengers. Attention. This is your captain speaking. We are approaching a minor hurricane and might experience some violent and potentially fatal turbulence. Remain calm. If you are unable to do this and uncontrollable panic sets in, our cabin crew Meghan and Shivan are equipped to handle you. Or in the very least, keep you entertained Thank you for choosing Air Bermuda: Air Bermuda! We keep you coming, back!'
TRANSMOGRIFY Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- February 13, 2019 This showcase is a fusion of gender-bending Boylesque and Burlesque performance pieces by some of your favourite burly artistes. By pushing the envelope of gender conformity, fashion and human spectacle through expression of elaborate, glamorous and often satirical performance art forms, our performers play on topics that are often considered taboo through splendid displays of diversity and transformation.
'First Gig Never Happened Plays Mingus Without Bass, Monk Without Hat' Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- February 13, 2019 The extraordinary sound of the trio originates from the fact that uncommon instruments like bass clarinet and soprano saxophone, drums and other clingling as well as hammond organ, fender rhodes and piano are combined and played in its very own style to create an unheard experience for the listener.
THE SCAR-LIT HOUR Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- February 13, 2019 Miss Scar-lit Hearts invites you to an interlude with unadulterated seduction. With guest performances by Blue Haired Betty, Kitty Fay and Betty Behave, The Scar-lit Hour promises to be a sordidly intimate and interactive affair. A deliciously, smoldering show......leave your inhibitions at home.
Internationally Acclaimed Director Nicolas Kent on Bringing HAPPY NEW YEAR (A PLAY WITH SONGS) to The Fugard by Lindsay Kruger
- February 09, 2019 Welcoming 2019 with a heartwarming rom-com, HAPPY NEW YEAR (A PLAY WITH SONGS) is the latest adaption by David Kramer brought to the Fugard stage. Starring Bianca Flanders and Dean Balie, the play follows two out-of-luck and out-of-love souls in a hilarious and captivating whirlwind adventure of a weekend. Nicolas Kent, the London-based, award-winning director at the helm of the production, chats to Broadway World South Africa about his directorial beginnings at university, international aspirations, and involvement in this anticipated production.
South African Playwright Brett Bailey To Receive France's Top Cultural Award by BWW News Desk
- February 09, 2019 On Tuesday 12 February 2019, Ambassador of France to South Africa, H.E. Mr. Christophe Farnaud, will bestow on South African playwright, Mr. Brett Bailey, the award of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters) on behalf of French President Emmanuel Macron at the Granger Bay Hotel School Restaurant, in Mouille Point, Cape Town.
4 LOVE Comes To Theatre On The Bay by BWW News Desk
- February 08, 2019 From the rough and tumble of an actor's rehearsal to the glamour of moonlight in the south of France '4 Love' presents 6 scenes from the most popular playwrights of the 20th century.