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Rehane Abrahams's WOMB OF FIRE Comes To The Baxter Golden Arrow Studio by BWW News Desk
- April 09, 2018 Rehane Abrahams's bold and provocative one-hander Womb of Fire, directed by Sara Matchett, comes to the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio for a short season, from 18 April to 5 May at 8.15pm.
PUBLIC CITY Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- April 05, 2018 A popular sports hero accused of murdering her partner, must give the performance of her life to secure her freedom, and YOU the public will decide if she walks or if she hangs. The NETWORK presents Public City, the legal game show that gives justice back to the people.
Fleur Du Cap Winning SCrIBE Competition Opens Entries For 2018 by BWW News Desk
- April 03, 2018 Entries are open for the 2018 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition. Now in its seventh year, the competition, which is run by the Imbewu Trust, was recently awarded the Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Innovation in Theatre for its endeavor to develop South Africa's contemporary theatre through the SCrIBE competition.
Lefra Productions to Hold Auditions for May Production of BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Emperors Palace by BWW News Desk
- April 03, 2018 Lefra Productions is excited to announce the staging of BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace from 14 May to 10 June. Written by Alan Janes to showcase a jukebox of pop hits from the late 1950s, BUDDY has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world and tells the story of the tragically short life of Buddy Holly, who along with his high-school friends, the Crickets, turned country music upside down to create some of the best rock 'n' roll songs ever written.
Five on Friday with The Fugard Theatre's Greg Karvellas by David Fick
- March 30, 2018 Athol Fugard's THE ROAD TO MECCA is back on stage in South Africa in a major production mounted by The Fugard Theatre. At the helm of this new staging of the classic play is Greg Karvellas, who shared his thoughts on directing this well-loved South African play in this week's edition of 'Five on Friday' for BroadwayWorld South Africa.
THE SHADOW OF BREL Comes At The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- March 27, 2018 Godfrey Johnson will be performing his Fleur du Cap nominated cabaret, ' The Shadow of Brel' This acclaimed show is directed by Sanjin Muftic and features some of Jacques Brel's most popular songs. The show includes 'Amsterdam','Marieke', 'If you go away','Carousel', 'The Middle Class', 'Funeral Tango', ' Fanette', 'Mathilda', 'If We Only Have Love' and many other favourites.
WO!MAN Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- March 26, 2018 Black Orchid Burlesque ZA presents "Wo!MAN", another Gender Bender variety showcase featuring creative performances pieces from some of your favourite burlesque and boylesque performers. This topsy turvy evening will be hosted by the Queen of Bawdy Banter herself, Proff. DD Boobs, and we guarantee you will leave laughing. So come on down and experience the world of DRAG and DRAB.
BREASTS: A PLAY ABOUT MEN Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- March 26, 2018 The premise of the piece is very simple. It's about men talking about women; their mothers, daughters, lovers and others. Except in the telling these men inadvertently reveal more about themselves than the women concerned' -Greig Coetzee
CROSSING THE LINE Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- March 26, 2018 Do you hate your job? Ever fantasise about doing something different, maybe something exotic or even xxx? Crossing the Line invites you to meet Shayne, a greying 40-something Londoner whose job has most of the attributes of any other,- long hours, tiring work, varying levels of satisfaction and sometimes interesting (though mostly annoying) clientele. By allowing the audience to follow the way he lives his day-to-day life as a paid up, card carrying member of the 'oldest profession on earth,' Shayne hopes to expose the dark, murky underbelly of the male escort industry for what it really is, - a way to pay the bills. Based on real-life stories from those in the trade, Crossing the Line is a casual meta-comedy that promises to give you your money's worth.
The Fugard's WEST SIDE STORY Now Running Through 22 April By Popular Demand by BWW News Desk
- March 25, 2018 WEST SIDE STORY, the Fugard Theatre's epic out-of-house production, which is currently back for a final South African season at the Artscape Opera House, has extended its run by popular demand. The highly acclaimed show that opened on 7 March to rave reviews and five-star ratings, has once again taken Cape Town by storm and will now run to 22 April 2018, when it must close. There is no possibility for extension beyond that date.
JAM EVERY OTHER DAY Returning to The Masque Theatre This April by BWW News Desk
- March 22, 2018 JAM EVERY OTHER DAY is returning to the Masque Theatre to delight and entertain audiences this April. Adapted from the memoir of South African author, Emmaleen Kriel, this play is a feel-good show with healthy doses of humour, charm and pathos. F Creations is proud to be presenting this incredible play in association with Constantiaberg Theatre Players for a run in April 2018.
Alexander Upstairs Hosts MAN'S 2 FUNNY by BWW News Desk
- March 20, 2018 Eureka Nkese is one of the brightest rising stars in South African comedy today. Man's 2 Funny is his third comedy special to tour around the country and will show at Alexander Bar for two nights only. It's a special opportunity to appreciate a stand-up comedy show that delivers hilarious punchlines and an insighful view of South African culture.
Fugard Theatre Productions Wins Six Fleur Du Cap Awards by BWW News Desk
- March 19, 2018 Productions presented and hosted by the Fugard Theatre won six Fleur du Cap awards at the 53rd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards ceremony which was held last night (Sunday 18 March) at the Baxter Theatre.
Winners of the 53rd Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Announced by BWW News Desk
- March 18, 2018 For more than five decades the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards together with Fleur du Cap Wines have been honouring excellence in theatre, at this theatrical spectacular that is a highlight of the Mother City's cultural calendar.
BWW Review: The Fugard's WEST SIDE STORY at the Artscape Theatre a Musical for the Ages by David Fick
- March 18, 2018 The current season of WEST SIDE STORY - produced by the Fugard Theatre in the Artscape Opera House - is still as grand as it was in 2015, but is even better in 2018 than it was before - an emotional rollercoaster that is second to none. When I look back at the various productions and performances of WEST SIDE STORY that I have seen to date, this is the one I will remember.
SMOKEY BLUE Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- March 12, 2018 Relaxing after an epic weekend at the 2018 Cape Town International Jazz Festival? Join Shaun Acker (sax) and Brittany Dilkes (piano/voice) for a resting-pulse evening of broody, bluesy, husky jazz classics: Summertime, Georgia on my Mind, Temptation and others. Sip some bourbon and wind back into your week with music by Tom Waits, Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald and George Gershwin.
UNZIPPED Comes to Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- March 12, 2018 Watch as Godfrey Johnson effortlessly plays piano, sings and entertains with an extensive repertoire ranging from Stephen Sondheim to David Bowie. Featuring new satirical songs covering a wide range of trending themes from corporate cannibals to post hipster hipsters, enjoy a good laugh and perhaps a subtle tear.
KINNES To Debut at Artscape Theater by BWW News Desk
- March 12, 2018 Kinnes, one of South Africa's highly anticipated theatre productions is set to wow audiences at the Artscape Theatre in April 2018. It will enjoy a short run at next month's Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees in Outdshoorn, before making its theatrical debut in The Mother City.