Captivating Line Up Announced For 2018 Fugard Bioscope Season
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2018
Now in its seventh successful year, the Fugard Bioscope has compiled a captivating line up for the 2018 season, starting on 4 February with the Academy Award winning IDA produced by Fugard Theatre founder Eric Abraham.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2018
Now in its seventh successful year, the Fugard Bioscope has compiled a captivating line up for the 2018 season, starting on 4 February with the Academy Award winning IDA produced by Fugard Theatre founder Eric Abraham.
Alexander Upstairs Presents MAPUMBA LIVE AT ALEXANDER BAR
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
Originally from the DRC, Mapumba is a talented performing and recording artist who has released 6 albums over his 17 years in the music industry. He has toured internationally, sharing a stage with legends Salif Keita and Miriam Makeba and has performed for Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
Originally from the DRC, Mapumba is a talented performing and recording artist who has released 6 albums over his 17 years in the music industry. He has toured internationally, sharing a stage with legends Salif Keita and Miriam Makeba and has performed for Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton.
For The Love Of Music, Featuring Christy-Lyn, Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
'For the Love of Music' with Christy-Lyn comes to Alexander Upstairs. This Celtic harpist and singer from The Voice SA will transport listeners to another world as she shares songs about love for the homeland, a mother's love, fleeting love, and love that lasts a lifetime.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
'For the Love of Music' with Christy-Lyn comes to Alexander Upstairs. This Celtic harpist and singer from The Voice SA will transport listeners to another world as she shares songs about love for the homeland, a mother's love, fleeting love, and love that lasts a lifetime.
IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS: The Waitresses' Lament Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
The 'Virgin' and the 'Whore'. Two waitresses prepare themselves for another nauseating night on the battlefields of Horrifying Hospitalica! Armed with toothpick, their razor-sharp wit, and ripe, suck-able tits, they don their aprons, hoist their fishnets and limber up to perform In Whorefish Bloomers!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
The 'Virgin' and the 'Whore'. Two waitresses prepare themselves for another nauseating night on the battlefields of Horrifying Hospitalica! Armed with toothpick, their razor-sharp wit, and ripe, suck-able tits, they don their aprons, hoist their fishnets and limber up to perform In Whorefish Bloomers!
SA's Favourite Ventriloquist Conrad Koch Returns With New Show At Baxter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2018
It's official! Top South African ventriloquist and award-winning performer Conrad Koch is back to showcase his latest show offering at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, this April.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2018
It's official! Top South African ventriloquist and award-winning performer Conrad Koch is back to showcase his latest show offering at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, this April.
KAFKA'S APE Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
Kafka's Ape is a solo performance adaptation of Franz Kafka's 'A Report To An Academy' about a primate's struggle to overcome the confines of captivity. The play engages in an allegorical observation of the South African society through the eyes of other; the ape Red Peter. In 2015 it won a Silver Standard Bank Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival. In 2018 it will tour North America by invitation and return to Africa to perform in Mozambique.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
Kafka's Ape is a solo performance adaptation of Franz Kafka's 'A Report To An Academy' about a primate's struggle to overcome the confines of captivity. The play engages in an allegorical observation of the South African society through the eyes of other; the ape Red Peter. In 2015 it won a Silver Standard Bank Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival. In 2018 it will tour North America by invitation and return to Africa to perform in Mozambique.
Alexander Upstairs Presents DANDELIONS AND STONES: DEATH GOES TO THERAPY
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
Dandelions and Stones is a brand new play by Jessica McCarthy and local drag sensation Lady Aria Grey that explores our relationship with life and death through drag, comedy, song and the therapeutic process. Many people don't know what to say about death, but what if Death had something to say about us?
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
Dandelions and Stones is a brand new play by Jessica McCarthy and local drag sensation Lady Aria Grey that explores our relationship with life and death through drag, comedy, song and the therapeutic process. Many people don't know what to say about death, but what if Death had something to say about us?
Beatlemania Fever Set To Hit Johannesburg Next Month With Renowned International Tribute Show
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018
Bringing to life on stage the major musical hits that made The Beatles one of the most successful and influential rock groups of all time, international hit tribute and stage show Beatlemania On Tour is set to take over Johannesburg in early 2018 for a one month-long season at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperor's Palace Casino.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018
Bringing to life on stage the major musical hits that made The Beatles one of the most successful and influential rock groups of all time, international hit tribute and stage show Beatlemania On Tour is set to take over Johannesburg in early 2018 for a one month-long season at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperor's Palace Casino.
Winners Announced For The 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; PRISCILLA Wins Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!
Learn The Art Of Magic At Cape Town's College Of Magic in 2018
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
The world famous College of Magic is set to welcome a new generation of would-be magicians to its mysterious Victorian manor base in Claremont,Cape Town in 2018.Registration for its entry levels courses, which commence on Saturday 3 February 2018, is now open.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
The world famous College of Magic is set to welcome a new generation of would-be magicians to its mysterious Victorian manor base in Claremont,Cape Town in 2018.Registration for its entry levels courses, which commence on Saturday 3 February 2018, is now open.
Alexander Upstairs Hosts THE DEFICIT
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
A young man finds himself trapped between financial and academic struggles. He strives to find a balance between the two but the debt that he faces as a result of an unjust system and the manipulators of society becomes too much for him. A pawn in a political game, his dreams and academic success are threatened and shattered.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
A young man finds himself trapped between financial and academic struggles. He strives to find a balance between the two but the debt that he faces as a result of an unjust system and the manipulators of society becomes too much for him. A pawn in a political game, his dreams and academic success are threatened and shattered.
Alexander Upstairs Presents NASTY WOMXN
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
If you really love Greek mythology, the old Divas of WWE or trashing other womxn then this is probably not the play for you. But if you love the Kardashians, candid CNN interviews, gold (everywhere), spelling womxn with an x and smashing the patriarchy one rape-culture-drenched mythological origin story at a time then this might just be your cup of tea. Drawing from the Greek mythologies of Persephone, Medusa and other not so well-known characters, Nasty Womxn is a collection of sketches about contemporary womxn just trying to get from day to day.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
If you really love Greek mythology, the old Divas of WWE or trashing other womxn then this is probably not the play for you. But if you love the Kardashians, candid CNN interviews, gold (everywhere), spelling womxn with an x and smashing the patriarchy one rape-culture-drenched mythological origin story at a time then this might just be your cup of tea. Drawing from the Greek mythologies of Persephone, Medusa and other not so well-known characters, Nasty Womxn is a collection of sketches about contemporary womxn just trying to get from day to day.
SARAFINA MAGAZINE: LIVE to Play Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
After a successful year of bringing womxn's stories to the forefront, Sarafina Magazine invites you to join the conversation. Inspired by The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtables, Sarafina Magazine: Live will feature discussions with South Africa's leading womxn artists and arts industry professionals. Sarafina Magazine founder, Candice Bernstein, will moderate the bi-monthly talkback series, which kicks off this month with a panel to be announced shortly. Audience members are encouraged to engage in the discussion through a Q&A session at the end of the talkback.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
After a successful year of bringing womxn's stories to the forefront, Sarafina Magazine invites you to join the conversation. Inspired by The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtables, Sarafina Magazine: Live will feature discussions with South Africa's leading womxn artists and arts industry professionals. Sarafina Magazine founder, Candice Bernstein, will moderate the bi-monthly talkback series, which kicks off this month with a panel to be announced shortly. Audience members are encouraged to engage in the discussion through a Q&A session at the end of the talkback.
YOSSARIAN - THE ALBUMS Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Yossarian are an eclectic collective hailing from the UK, Australia and Argentina. The band has released two albums, 'The Little We Know' (2013) and 'Light Up My Head' (2015), and currently recording their third. They have been featured artists on the BBC and their music synced to a range of media, from ski film soundtracks to an advert for UNICEF.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Yossarian are an eclectic collective hailing from the UK, Australia and Argentina. The band has released two albums, 'The Little We Know' (2013) and 'Light Up My Head' (2015), and currently recording their third. They have been featured artists on the BBC and their music synced to a range of media, from ski film soundtracks to an advert for UNICEF.
ImproGuise Presents POP-UP IMPROV at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Improguise starts off 2018 with an improvised bang, bringing its special brand of outrageous, unmissable theatre made up on the spot, to their favourite theatre, The Alexander upstairs. 5 nights of unscripted, high risk, longform Improv, with a different cast and format each night. So come to one, or all 5!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Improguise starts off 2018 with an improvised bang, bringing its special brand of outrageous, unmissable theatre made up on the spot, to their favourite theatre, The Alexander upstairs. 5 nights of unscripted, high risk, longform Improv, with a different cast and format each night. So come to one, or all 5!
(W)ASEM Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Albertze and Makapan were motivated to create this piece after both of them were involved in a racist incident in Stellenbosch earlier this year. In the viral video we see Makapan with a bloodied nose, declare that he had just been punched in the face by a young white male. Said male had used a racial slur against Makapan and his friends and when confronted about it, became enraged. Despite not provoking this individual, Makapan still received some backlash on social media, prompting him and Albertze to question the validity of one's voice in these instances Thus began their allegory of feeling breathless. Voiceless. 'Waar is my asem?' The production explores various occasions in which the writers felt they didn't have a voice and tell their individual stories with the help of a few balloons. The play is full of dark humour, addressing social injustices and highlighting the importance of expressing yourself no matter how impossible it may feel. This mainly Afrikaans production by Du Toit Albertze and Terence Makapan mixes white Afrikaner culture with coloured Afrikaner culture.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Albertze and Makapan were motivated to create this piece after both of them were involved in a racist incident in Stellenbosch earlier this year. In the viral video we see Makapan with a bloodied nose, declare that he had just been punched in the face by a young white male. Said male had used a racial slur against Makapan and his friends and when confronted about it, became enraged. Despite not provoking this individual, Makapan still received some backlash on social media, prompting him and Albertze to question the validity of one's voice in these instances Thus began their allegory of feeling breathless. Voiceless. 'Waar is my asem?' The production explores various occasions in which the writers felt they didn't have a voice and tell their individual stories with the help of a few balloons. The play is full of dark humour, addressing social injustices and highlighting the importance of expressing yourself no matter how impossible it may feel. This mainly Afrikaans production by Du Toit Albertze and Terence Makapan mixes white Afrikaner culture with coloured Afrikaner culture.
Bookings Now Open For Star-Studded THE ROAD TO MECCA At The Fugard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Bookings are now open at Computicket for the Fugard Theatre's star-studded production of Athol Fugard's acclaimed play THE ROAD TO MECCA. Eric Abraham presents this Fugard Theatre production in honour of this iconic playwright's 85th year. The play will open at the Fugard Theatre on 27 March 2018, on World Theatre Day, and run for a limited season.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Bookings are now open at Computicket for the Fugard Theatre's star-studded production of Athol Fugard's acclaimed play THE ROAD TO MECCA. Eric Abraham presents this Fugard Theatre production in honour of this iconic playwright's 85th year. The play will open at the Fugard Theatre on 27 March 2018, on World Theatre Day, and run for a limited season.
World's Most Loved Musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to South Africa in 2018
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Pieter Toerien, David Ian and The Really Useful Group will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC in South Africa this year. This return season of the 2014 South African production was a box office smash in its first season and garnered a flood of rave reviews from the local media.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Pieter Toerien, David Ian and The Really Useful Group will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC in South Africa this year. This return season of the 2014 South African production was a box office smash in its first season and garnered a flood of rave reviews from the local media.
Oppiwater Arts Festival Announces Programme for 2018
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
RSG and Lefra Productions incredibly successful Oppiwater Arts Festival sails from 15 - 20 April 2018 this year on the MSC Sinfonia from Durban to Mozambique. The main event is a fully fledged arts festival on board the ship with more than twenty top Afrikaans productions, which have just been announced.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
RSG and Lefra Productions incredibly successful Oppiwater Arts Festival sails from 15 - 20 April 2018 this year on the MSC Sinfonia from Durban to Mozambique. The main event is a fully fledged arts festival on board the ship with more than twenty top Afrikaans productions, which have just been announced.
Ian von Memerty to Pay Tribute to Elton John in HONKY CATS at Theatre On The Bay this January
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2018
Ian von Memerty, South Africa's 'Prince of the Piano,' will pay tribute to the world's 'King of the Keyboard,' Elton John in HONKY CATS this January at Theatre on the Bay. Von Memerty will be joined on stage in the show by the fantastic Centre Stage Band in what promises to be a thrilling journey through John's extraordinary and evergreen songs.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2018
Ian von Memerty, South Africa's 'Prince of the Piano,' will pay tribute to the world's 'King of the Keyboard,' Elton John in HONKY CATS this January at Theatre on the Bay. Von Memerty will be joined on stage in the show by the fantastic Centre Stage Band in what promises to be a thrilling journey through John's extraordinary and evergreen songs.
Beatlemania Fever Set To Hit Johannesburg Next Month With Renowned International Tribute Show
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018
Bringing to life on stage the major musical hits that made The Beatles one of the most successful and influential rock groups of all time, international hit tribute and stage show Beatlemania On Tour is set to take over Johannesburg in early 2018 for a one month-long season at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperor's Palace Casino.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018
Bringing to life on stage the major musical hits that made The Beatles one of the most successful and influential rock groups of all time, international hit tribute and stage show Beatlemania On Tour is set to take over Johannesburg in early 2018 for a one month-long season at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperor's Palace Casino.
Stars Like Daniel Radcliffe, Jude Law and Andrew Garfield to Illuminate The Fugard's Bioscope Screenings This January
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
The Fugard Bioscope has an exciting January line up with The National Theatre Encore Season, a chance to re-experience some of the most popular recorded live theatre titles of the past year. The programme features the best of British theatre screenings as well as some new titles from the comfort of a Fugard Theatre seat.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
The Fugard Bioscope has an exciting January line up with The National Theatre Encore Season, a chance to re-experience some of the most popular recorded live theatre titles of the past year. The programme features the best of British theatre screenings as well as some new titles from the comfort of a Fugard Theatre seat.
Dave Starke Brings COHEN - A TRIBUTE Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
COHEN - A TRIBUTE is an exploration of the life and works of the late Leonard Cohen. The show features Cohen's music and poetry, interspersed with anecdotes from his life and other literary writings.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
COHEN - A TRIBUTE is an exploration of the life and works of the late Leonard Cohen. The show features Cohen's music and poetry, interspersed with anecdotes from his life and other literary writings.
Greg Gelb's REFOCUSED Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
Greg Gelb is back with a new show entitled 'Refocused' which is full of top-quality magic and that Gelb humour that audiences have come to love. The show reminds audiences of what's important in life. Refocused is all about the laughter, all about the magic and all about the interactions. Audience members can expect top quality magic as they saw in Blurred Lines but his regulars will see all new material. This is not to be missed.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
Greg Gelb is back with a new show entitled 'Refocused' which is full of top-quality magic and that Gelb humour that audiences have come to love. The show reminds audiences of what's important in life. Refocused is all about the laughter, all about the magic and all about the interactions. Audience members can expect top quality magic as they saw in Blurred Lines but his regulars will see all new material. This is not to be missed.
THE GREAT S.A. BURLESQUE EXPRESS Rides Into to the Alexander Upstairs This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
THE GREAT S.A. BURLESQUE EXPRESS returns to the Alexander Upstairs with more burlesque than audiences can shake a tailfeather at! After six years, the train trip of titillating trouble and tease stops in Cape Town once again-this time to celebrate Black Orchid Burlesque's 10th Birthday.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
THE GREAT S.A. BURLESQUE EXPRESS returns to the Alexander Upstairs with more burlesque than audiences can shake a tailfeather at! After six years, the train trip of titillating trouble and tease stops in Cape Town once again-this time to celebrate Black Orchid Burlesque's 10th Birthday.
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