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NAMA JAZZ Struts Artscape's Stage by BWW News Desk
- December 11, 2017 Well known Cape Town based band, TOPDOG SA, will be taking patrons on an indigenous journey with their second instalment of Nama Jazz Series at Artscape Arena from 28 31 December 2017.
BWW Review: Wildly Entertaining KIDCASINO is All Kinds of Fabulous at the Alexander Upstairs by David Fick
- December 09, 2017 As hilarious as it is unsettling, KIDCASINO is a candid exploration of some of the ideas that have taken hold in contemporary popular culture. Perhaps the reality of what it means to take gamble will come as no surprise to you. No matter, you will still be tickled pink by this show. You can bet on it.
Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre to Host BLACK, Penelope Youngleson's Adaptation of Acclaimed CA Davids Novel by BWW News Desk
- December 09, 2017 BLACK, Penelope Youngleson's adaptation of the acclaimed CA Davids novel, THE BLACKS OF CAPE TOWN, will run at the Alexander Bar, Cafe and Theatre as part of the 2017 POPUpstairs season this December. Directed and produced by Jade Bowers, the hour-long play is performed by Ameera Patel and features the compositions of Daniel Geddes.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; PRISCILLA Leads Best Musical! by BWW News Desk
- December 08, 2017 The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Baxter Theatre Centre's Proudly Cape Town Festive Season Programme is Up and Running by BWW News Desk
- December 08, 2017 This summer, the Baxter Theatre Centre's festive season line-up and popular New Year's Eve party is set to entertain local and visiting audiences in true Cape style. All three productions will culminate with the New Year's Eve bash in the foyer after the performances and early booking is advised.
Five on Friday with Joshua Ackerman of IMMORTAL at The Castle of Good Hope by David Fick
- December 08, 2017 IMMORTAL, the first performance of the first immersive theatre experience of its kind in South Africa, took place at The Castle of Good Hope last night, and it is all the brainchild of writer-director Joshua Ackerman. He took some time out to chat to us about the production in this week's Five on Friday.
SWING NIGHTS to Bring Swing, Jazz and Blues to The Reserve At The Taj Hotel by BWW News Desk
- December 07, 2017 Join Gerald Schreiner, Daneel van Der Walt, David Lubbe and the Swing Cats for another evening of prohibition era swing, jazz and blues music at The Reserve this December. With the country in a technical recession, this return to the era of the Great Depression promises the opportunity for Capetonians to drink and dance their sorrows away, the old-fashioned way!
Start the Countdown to 2018 with KING KONG's Early New Year's Eve Show at The Fugard by BWW News Desk
- December 06, 2017 Start the countdown to 2018 early in all-South African style at the Fugard Theatre on 31 December. Presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, the highly acclaimed production of the historic South African musical, KING KONG, is back in Cape Town for the summer season, with a special, early New Year's Eve performance taking place at 14:00.
Jazzart Dance Theatre Unveils New Corporate Identity by BWW News Desk
- December 05, 2017 With 2017 coming to an end, Jazzart Dance Theatre celebrated its rich legacy and its future plans by unveiling its new corporate identity at a special event on 24 November at Youngblood Arts and Culture Development's Gallery.
Artscape To Celebrate World Renowned Dizu Plaatjies by BWW News Desk
- December 04, 2017 Artscape Theatre Centre is gearing to celebrate the achievements of its first ever Artist-in-residence programme, the indigenous ensemble through the work of world renowned musician, Dizu Plaatjies with a certification ceremony to be held on the 11th December 2017 at 16:00.
The Oh So Serious Brings Country Folk Music to the Alexander Upstairs This December by BWW News Desk
- December 04, 2017 Country folk act The Oh So Serious, featuring Thinus Scheepers on brushes, Franco Jamneck on bass and Vana Smollensky on guitar, will present a 40-minute performance at the Alexander Upstairs this December. With the group's love for early blues and jazz records, the outfit tells tales of love lost and revenge, freedom and hope with their music.
Mischa Presents Atmospheric Folk Music in HOPE LIKE HONEY at the Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- December 04, 2017 Mischa Ruby will present HOPE LIKE HONEY, a programme of thoughtful songs woven together with a golden thread of hope. The show consists of original music written by Ruby in an atmospheric folk style that she has termed 'dreamfolk'.
Naked Girls Reading Johannesburg Presents I AM AFRICAN THEREFORE I AM at the Alexander Upstairs by BWW News Desk
- December 04, 2017 Naked Girls Reading Johannesburg will present I AM AFRICAN, THEREFORE I AM, a live nude literary salon featuring readers from the Johannesburg and Cape Town chapters of the Naked Girls Reading movement. The 70-minute performance forms part of the POPupstairs season at the Alexander Bar, Caf and Theatre, which takes place at the popular Mother City theatre venue this December.
The Baxter Promises Festive Season Musical Theatre with Marc Lottering in AUNTY MERLE - THE MUSICAL by BWW News Desk
- December 03, 2017 Cape Town's beloved comedian Marc Lottering's darling character Aunty Merle goes mainstream in the world premiere of Marc Lottering's musical-comedy AUNTY MERLE - THE MUSICAL, which is currently being performed on stage at the Baxter Theatre Centre in what is sure to be one of the highlights of the festive season in the Mother City this year.
FAME - THE MUSICAL To Tell the Story of the Struggle for Showbiz Success at The Masque Theatre by BWW News Desk
- December 03, 2017 Following the sold-out season of GREASE in 2016, The Masque Theatre once again aims to keep audiences dancing in their seats with its year-end fundraiser, FAME - THE MUSICAL. Nominated for many awards around the world, FAME - THE MUSICAL tells the story of several students who attend the highly acclaimed High School of Performing Arts in New York.
UCT Drama's New Voices Festival Introduces Graduating Students Into the Professional Theatre Arena by BWW News Desk
- December 02, 2017 Presented in association with the University of Cape Town Drama Department, the New Voices Festival is an exciting platform for emerging Theatre Makers to showcase their work. This festival marks the debut of the Drama Department's graduating students into the professional theatre arena.
Physical Language, Masks, Imagery and Sound Combine to Create THE RABBLE at Magnet Theatre by BWW News Desk
- December 02, 2017 THE RABBLE, a theatre piece that tells its story through physical language, masks, imagery and sound design, will play the Magnet Theatre in Observatory this December. Produced by Artscape and funded by The National Arts Council in conjunction with the University of Cape Town, the production is the brainchild of Iman Isaacs and Richard September.
Jungle Theatre to Present Family Fun in THE MAGIC SHELL at The Masque Theatre by BWW News Desk
- December 02, 2017 The Masque Theatre will host Jungle Theatre's THE MAGIC SHELL, a folktale about how stories began at its popular Muizenberg community theatre venue this December. Presented as a piece of interactive storytelling theatre for young children and their families, the show illustrates the value of African culture and wildlife conservation, inspires reading and builds creative arts skills.
Legendary Musical Family to Appear in Gate69 Cabaret MOM AND ME by BWW News Desk
- December 02, 2017 What do you get when you combine the doyenne of South African musical theatre Judy Paige with platinum album-selling daughter Kim Kallie as well as a third generation of musical talent in Sarah-Paige, under the musical direction of the brilliant Johan Laas? You get the delightful show MOM AND ME, with four exceptional talents combining to bring Cape Town audiences an unforgettable evening of entertainment.