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THE CHERRY ORCHARD Comes to The Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2018
Muizenberg Dramatic Society is bringing Anton Chekhov alive at the Masque Theatre. Opening night is on a Wednesday.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Takes Victory Lap Tour to Theatre on the Bay
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Pieter Toerien presents, by unprecedented public demand, the final 'Victory-Lap' Season of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG! This hilarious comedy returns to the Theatre on the Bay from 9 November - 1 December, 2018.
#SUNDAYBUMDAY BURLESQUE Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Let's turn it up and make it rain for some of Cape Towns hottest Burlesque and Boylesque Artistes as they give a little Extra for this scandalous shimmy shake down.
MENAGE A TROIS IMMACULATE INCEPTION Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Menage a Trois is a new, boundary pushing, performance event celebrating everything that is risque and taboo about burlesque. From the erotic to the political, Menage a Trois provides a space for performers and audiences to revel in the provocative, the piquante and the progressive. Three of Cape Town's favorite burlesque babes (with a few extra special guest stars) bring you magnificent new acts to dazzle and delight.
TERROR - Your Verdict Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
African Premiere - more than 450.000 have voted world wide - official website (http://terror.theater)Anti-Terrorism, Interactive, Courtroom Drama 'If I don't shoot now, thousands of people are going to die!'Is Major Lars Koch a hero or a murderer?Ferdinand von Schirach's play questions the very notion of human dignity and the value of human life. The audience gives their verdict, "guilty" or "not guilty".
KEREN LINDLEY X MISCHA DREAMFOLK Come to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Acoustic folk singer-songwriter Keren Lindley is joined by Mischa Dreamfolk for an evening of storytelling and songs about love, acceptance, friendship and growing.
KEYS AROUND THE WORLD Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Leon Oosthuizen on piano accordion and Harold Schenk on piano play and turn the keys, opening doors for a glimpse far and wide across the globe. The duo weave tapestry of tone and tune, travelling to a world of dreams and experiences through music that will delight the audience, the imaginery tourists. Cultures and genres become but words as their instruments cross bridges from country to country and entertains the traveller through the world of music, not forgetting their roots at the southern tip of Africa.
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries makes it's South African debut! Directed by Tara Notcutt, Gruesome Playground Injuries will run at The Alexander Bar for a limited run of 9 performances. Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen (Candice Bernstein) and Doug (Matt Newman) intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together.
SASOLBURG COMMON 'BIRDS' OF SOUTH AFRICA Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Cobalize and Jacomine have dreams that are bigger than what their home town can offer. Life is nowhere near as glamorous as English movies have led them to believe, and every guy they know has a name that is also a surname. But they're not going to let a lack of talent, skill or common sense stop them from achieving their goals. The van der Vlok sisters dare to share their ethically questionable shenanigans and opinions with everyone, whether you like it or not. With an unwavering confidence, these very common birds provide a how-not-to guide for anyone wanting to succeed at life.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS ONSTAGE Comes to The Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Move over Kardashians! Get out of the way, Real Housewives of wherever! Eddy and Patsy are in town to show us how to really live life. A spot of shopping at Harvey Nichol's and a delicious nibble at Quags for lunch - and let's not forget the Bolly, darling.
VR Theatrical Presents THE LITTLE PRINCE
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Antoine de Saint-Exupery's beloved tale of a pilot and a young alien prince has been delighting readers since it was first published in 1943 and has since been translated into more than 250 languages. This makes the book the most translated non-religious book ever written. Even if you know The Little Prince (or 'Le Petit Prince' in its original French) by heart, you have never seen it quite like this!
Nik Rabinowitz Hit DRY WHITE Returns To Baxter For Festive Season
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Following its sold-out run earlier this year, Nik Rabinowitz returns to the Baxter Concert Hall with his hilarious new show DRY WHITE. It will be performed from 18 December to 12 January at 20.30.
HALF LEEG Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
It's 2am. The barman has called last rounds. The Romantic sits in the corner, stirring her whiskey with a straw, watching the door, waiting for him to arrive... 'Half Leeg' features Cintaine Schutte, who's just a girl, waiting in a bar, for.... well, that's the question. It is an Afrikaans translation of 'Last Rounds', originally created with Rebecca Makin-Taylor.
DIE REUK VAN APPELS Celebrates 100th Show At The Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Following a sensational national tour and international debut, the runaway success DIE REUK VAN APPELS celebrates its incredible 100th performance as part of its next Cape Town run. The multiple award-winning play will be presented from 23 October until 17 November at The Fugard Studio Theatre and is performed in Afrikaans with English surtitles.
One Week Left To Submit Nominations for the 2018 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: CALLING US HOME Is A Home-Grown Production To Be Proud Of
by Lindsay Kruger - October 22, 2018
With an international tour in its future, CALLING US HOME is a production South Africa can be very proud to send to overseas audiences. The entirely original South African musical showcases the excellence of local talent while presenting a story that will resonate globally. Incredible musicality, heart-wrenching storytelling, and phenomenal technical execution make CALLING US HOME a musical to be remembered.
Shnit Cape Town Returns Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2018
shnit Cape Town is an exceptional annual event with a unique transnational concept- a shortfilm festival that takes place simultaneously in multiple cities on five continents over ten days.
THE CRIME SCENE Comes to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Breaking the silence and creating dialogue through storytelling. This piece is about a psychological cycle of absent fathers which results in hatred and a furious society, producing violent-angry young minds. Mothers Face the consequences in isolation. One man relives the the tale, a life of a dismantled family. 'This boy poses a very dangerous treat to society at large. And we as this community must make a practical example with him, its either we burn this thing or we stone him to death!'
Alexander Upstairs Hosts AFRO CELTIC TALES
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
From the amazing musicians who brought Christine and the Kilts to the stage, this time they explore the spiritual similarities between the African and Celtic cultures as told through Christine's songs. Expect to be thrilled by outlandish tales of the life before life, of poltergeists and of signposts from the world of dreams. Christine Weir with Matthew Weir, Rayelle Goodman, Leon Oosthuizen, Skhumbuzo Qamata and Duncan Robinson.
Dystopian Sci-Fi Dramedy REAL PEOPLE, INC Plays Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Newly qualified REAL PERSON, operator 357, is having a bit of difficult day, which is unusual, because nobody has difficult days anymore. You're not allowed to... 
Nkosinathi Maki Describes MOVING TO JOBURG at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Moving to Joburg' is Nkosinathi Maki's latest and 3rd one man show offering. The show is about Nkosinathi's next big move to the City of Gold.
Alexander Upstairs Presents Die Konings
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Bo en behalwe die feit dat "Die Konings" die nuutste en hotste ding in die Afrikaanse musiek-industrie is, is hulle boonop besonders talentvol daarby (of so glo hulle).  Met treffers soos "onder by die whiskey bar", "die Kersfees tossel" en "spuit?" het hulle besluit om die land plat te toer met hulle eerste full blown show "Die Konings". Bel maar solank vir Ouma en vra of sy die kinders sal babysit, want een ding is seker; liedjies soos "jou lekker tjops maak my honger pops" moet jy eenvoudig live sien.
PORTENOS SA | THE MYSTERY OF TANGO Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
The passion and nostalgia of tango, interpreted as only Argentinian porteños can. This music will carry you to a mysterious Buenos Aires which will embrace you in an amazing love affair that will last forever in your memory.
Gideon Lombard's Journey With Award-Winning DIE REUK VAN APPELS
by Lindsay Kruger - October 16, 2018
Since its 2017 debut at the KNKK festival, DIE REUK VAN APPELS returns to the Fugard with almost 20 awards and nominations under its belt. Hailed as a 'must-see' piece of theater, leading man Gideon Lombard chats about the play's great success and his journey with this critically-acclaimed production.
Candice Bernstein and Matt Newman Discuss Dark Comedy GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Lindsay Kruger - October 15, 2018
In its South African debut, Candice Bernstein and Matt Newman star in the hilariously haunting GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Alexander Bar next month. In this interview they give us a glimpse into their journey with their complex characters of Kayleen and Doug, and how GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES affects those both on and off stage.

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