MY MAN SE SKELMPIE SE SKELMPIE SE VROU to Play Out the Week at the Sand Du Plessis Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2017
Lefra's farces are an annual institution in South Africa, and in 2017, fans can look forward to MY MAN SE SKELMPIE SE SKELMPIE SE VROU. The loud-out-loud production, under the direction of Frans Swart, South Africa's king of farce, will run for three performances at the Sand du Plessis Theatre as a part of the Vrystaat Arts Festival.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2017
Lefra's farces are an annual institution in South Africa, and in 2017, fans can look forward to MY MAN SE SKELMPIE SE SKELMPIE SE VROU. The loud-out-loud production, under the direction of Frans Swart, South Africa's king of farce, will run for three performances at the Sand du Plessis Theatre as a part of the Vrystaat Arts Festival.
BWW Review: IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS Has the Potential to Be the Battle Cry it Sets Out to Be
by David Fick - July 18, 2017
Imagine a late-night German television programme like MANN, SIEBER! filtered through the pop culture aesthetic of an American variety show like SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and you might know what to expect from IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS: THE WAITRESSES' LAMENT, which is more a 'kabarett' than what South African audiences have come to call cabaret.
by David Fick - July 18, 2017
Imagine a late-night German television programme like MANN, SIEBER! filtered through the pop culture aesthetic of an American variety show like SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and you might know what to expect from IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS: THE WAITRESSES' LAMENT, which is more a 'kabarett' than what South African audiences have come to call cabaret.
Star-Studded South African Production of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Set for The Fugard
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2017
An all South African production of the West End smash hit comedy SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE comes to the Fugard Theatre in 2017 with the best of this country's acting talent. This South African premiere is a Fugard Theatre production presented by Eric Abraham.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2017
An all South African production of the West End smash hit comedy SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE comes to the Fugard Theatre in 2017 with the best of this country's acting talent. This South African premiere is a Fugard Theatre production presented by Eric Abraham.
DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER Sets Sail for Artscape Opera House
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2017
Cape Town Opera is excited to announce the staging of its first Wagner opera in seventeen years since TANNHÄUSER in 2000. Director Matthew Wild's new production of DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER will unleash the ghosts of Dutch colonialism in the Mother City to thrilling effect.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2017
Cape Town Opera is excited to announce the staging of its first Wagner opera in seventeen years since TANNHÄUSER in 2000. Director Matthew Wild's new production of DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER will unleash the ghosts of Dutch colonialism in the Mother City to thrilling effect.
Puppet Show BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT Set to Entertain Families at the Masque Theatre this Winter Holiday
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
The Masque Theatre is proud to announce that the BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT is set to delight family audiences this winter holiday. This magnificent family puppet theatre show is presented by SHRiNKray Puppets.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
The Masque Theatre is proud to announce that the BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT is set to delight family audiences this winter holiday. This magnificent family puppet theatre show is presented by SHRiNKray Puppets.
Claremont Dramatic Society Presents ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
Tom Stoppard breakout play, ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, will play a season at the Masque Theatre this July. This existential masterpiece brims with wit and this new production promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
Tom Stoppard breakout play, ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, will play a season at the Masque Theatre this July. This existential masterpiece brims with wit and this new production promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience.
New home for Village Green Craft Market at the 2018 National Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
One of the major developments planned for the 2018 National Arts Festival is the moving of the Village Green to a new site in Grahamstown. The market, which hosts about 300 traders, crafters, food vendors and artists during the course of the 11-day Festival, will move off Rhodes University's campus to the playing fields of Victoria Girls High School in Beaufort Street.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
One of the major developments planned for the 2018 National Arts Festival is the moving of the Village Green to a new site in Grahamstown. The market, which hosts about 300 traders, crafters, food vendors and artists during the course of the 11-day Festival, will move off Rhodes University's campus to the playing fields of Victoria Girls High School in Beaufort Street.
Cape Town Audiences Counting Down the Days Until THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP's Opening at Theatre On The Bay
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
With the Johannesburg leg of its tour running full tilt, audiences in the Mother City are counting down the days until the opening night of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town. DOWNTON ABBEY and the TWILIGHT saga collide in Charles Ludlam's spoof, will is being presented in South Africa by VR Theatrical by special arrangement with Samuel French.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017
With the Johannesburg leg of its tour running full tilt, audiences in the Mother City are counting down the days until the opening night of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town. DOWNTON ABBEY and the TWILIGHT saga collide in Charles Ludlam's spoof, will is being presented in South Africa by VR Theatrical by special arrangement with Samuel French.
The National Arts Festival Reports Final Attendance Figures and Names Top-Performing Shows at #NAF17
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2017
The National Arts Festival, which ended in Grahamstown last Sunday, has reported its final attendance figures for the year. Opening on 29 June, the Festival ran for 11 days in the small university city of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2017
The National Arts Festival, which ended in Grahamstown last Sunday, has reported its final attendance figures for the year. Opening on 29 June, the Festival ran for 11 days in the small university city of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
One Night Only at the Drostdy Teater for Philip Moolman this July
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
Popular actor and singer Philip Moolman will play one night only at the Drostdy Theatre in Sellenbosch this July. Most people remember Moolman as Andre Vorster in EGOLI or Neil Macdonald in SONKRING, but his career kicked off when he won Ster '90, a national singing and songwriting competition in which he was named the best singer and songwriter.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
Popular actor and singer Philip Moolman will play one night only at the Drostdy Theatre in Sellenbosch this July. Most people remember Moolman as Andre Vorster in EGOLI or Neil Macdonald in SONKRING, but his career kicked off when he won Ster '90, a national singing and songwriting competition in which he was named the best singer and songwriter.
KLARA MAAS SE HART IS GEBREEK, ENSOMEER: DIE VLOEISTOF TRILOGIE on Stage at the Alexander Upstairs This July
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
The Alexander Bar's intimate Upstairs Theatre will host the Wessel Pretorius and David Viviers production, KLARA MAAS SE HART IS GEBREEK, ENSOMEER: DIE VLOEISTOF TRILOGIE, this July. Written and directed by Pretorius, the hour-long presentation is an anthology of a trio of theatrical tales.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
The Alexander Bar's intimate Upstairs Theatre will host the Wessel Pretorius and David Viviers production, KLARA MAAS SE HART IS GEBREEK, ENSOMEER: DIE VLOEISTOF TRILOGIE, this July. Written and directed by Pretorius, the hour-long presentation is an anthology of a trio of theatrical tales.
Alexander Upstairs to Present Jemma Kahn's Kamishibai Memoir IN BOCCA AL LUPO
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
Jemma Kahn's Kamishibai memoir IN BOCCA AL LUPO will play a week-long season at the Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre this July. Written by Kahn with Tertius Kapp, this is Kahn's third kamishibai show, following THE EPICENE BUTCHER and WE DIDN'T COME TO HELL FOR THE CROISSANTS.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
Jemma Kahn's Kamishibai memoir IN BOCCA AL LUPO will play a week-long season at the Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre this July. Written by Kahn with Tertius Kapp, this is Kahn's third kamishibai show, following THE EPICENE BUTCHER and WE DIDN'T COME TO HELL FOR THE CROISSANTS.
Old Town Band and Friends Come to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
A night of foot tapping country/bluegrass/folk music with the exciting new Old Town Band. Old Town comprises Grace Newton on vocals and guitar, and Arno Van Zyl on the banjo.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2017
A night of foot tapping country/bluegrass/folk music with the exciting new Old Town Band. Old Town comprises Grace Newton on vocals and guitar, and Arno Van Zyl on the banjo.
Student Theatre Award Winners Named at 2017 National Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
With the Festival having come to a close, the award winners for this year's Student Festival were named by an advisory team consisting of Greg Homann (who headed up the panel), Thami akaMbongo, Lara Bye, Mwenya Kabwe, Liiane Loots, Nobesuthu Rayi and Tracey Saunders.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
With the Festival having come to a close, the award winners for this year's Student Festival were named by an advisory team consisting of Greg Homann (who headed up the panel), Thami akaMbongo, Lara Bye, Mwenya Kabwe, Liiane Loots, Nobesuthu Rayi and Tracey Saunders.
2017 National Arts Festival Honours Winners of Standard Bank Ovation Awards
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
More than two hundred productions premiered on the Fringe at The National Arts Festival this year. With the latest edition of the Festival now complete, the names of the winners of the annual Standard Bank Ovation Awards have been announced.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
More than two hundred productions premiered on the Fringe at The National Arts Festival this year. With the latest edition of the Festival now complete, the names of the winners of the annual Standard Bank Ovation Awards have been announced.
Ian and Vivienne von Memerty Put Showbiz Partnerships Under the Spotlight in SYNERGY
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Ian von Memerty brings SYNERGY to Theatre on the Bay this month, and, together with his wife, Vivienne, will make onstage magic as he explores some of the greatest showbiz partnerships in the world and why they sometimes become bigger than the people involved.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Ian von Memerty brings SYNERGY to Theatre on the Bay this month, and, together with his wife, Vivienne, will make onstage magic as he explores some of the greatest showbiz partnerships in the world and why they sometimes become bigger than the people involved.
Submissions Open for Reconceived 2017 Cape Town Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Organised by the same team that puts together the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown every year, the Cape Town Fringe will be back in the Mother City from 21 September to 8 October 2017 in a brand new format.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Organised by the same team that puts together the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown every year, the Cape Town Fringe will be back in the Mother City from 21 September to 8 October 2017 in a brand new format.
THE LITTLE ONE Announced as NAF's 2017 Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Human Rights Award Recipient
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Ngizwe, a theatre group based in Soweto, has been named the recipient of the National Arts Festival's Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Human Rights Award, which is sponsored by the Embassy of the Netherlands, for their production of THE LITTLE ONE.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017
Ngizwe, a theatre group based in Soweto, has been named the recipient of the National Arts Festival's Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Human Rights Award, which is sponsored by the Embassy of the Netherlands, for their production of THE LITTLE ONE.
IsiXhosa Culture Comes To Life in BUZANI KU BAWO at the Artscape This July
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2017
Artscape Theatre Centre is gearing up to carve a road map to increase the use of isiXhosa language with the much-anticipated classic, Buzani Ku Bawo to be held from the 19 to 29 July 2017 at the Artscape Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2017
Artscape Theatre Centre is gearing up to carve a road map to increase the use of isiXhosa language with the much-anticipated classic, Buzani Ku Bawo to be held from the 19 to 29 July 2017 at the Artscape Theatre.
Final Day of Fantastical Winter Family Fun at the College of Magic with Children's Magic Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2017
Cape Town's families are invited to escape the blistering cold into a fantastical world of magic as the College of Magic's proudly presentation of its popular winter school holiday event, the 2017 Traditional Children's Magic Festival, finishes today.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2017
Cape Town's families are invited to escape the blistering cold into a fantastical world of magic as the College of Magic's proudly presentation of its popular winter school holiday event, the 2017 Traditional Children's Magic Festival, finishes today.
BWW Review: Derivative Meme-style Show THINGPHONY Needs a Directorial Hand
by David Fick - July 07, 2017
THINGPHONY takes as its theme the philosophical question of whether order is intrinsic in the universe, or whether it is human beings that give order to the phenomena they experience. Performer Philip Southey discusses a wide array of topics in the show, including colour, physics, music and sex.
by David Fick - July 07, 2017
THINGPHONY takes as its theme the philosophical question of whether order is intrinsic in the universe, or whether it is human beings that give order to the phenomena they experience. Performer Philip Southey discusses a wide array of topics in the show, including colour, physics, music and sex.
Fortieth Anniversary Celebration of ABIGAIL'S PARTY Set as a Masque Theatre Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
The upcoming July run of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg will serve as a special fundraiser for the popular Capetonian community theatre. The evening promises to be an evening of interactive fun, where the audience is encouraged to don their favourite 1970s outfit.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
The upcoming July run of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg will serve as a special fundraiser for the popular Capetonian community theatre. The evening promises to be an evening of interactive fun, where the audience is encouraged to don their favourite 1970s outfit.
BWW Review: Aimée Goldsmith the Heart of Passionate War Drama CHEERS TO SARAJEVO
by David Fick - July 05, 2017
For as long as prejudice exists in the world, people will tell stories of star-crossed lovers. The plot of CHEERS TO SARAJEVO places a Serbian Romeo opposite a Bosnian Juliet, but this iteration of the archetypal story makes them live through the conflict in which they find themselves.
by David Fick - July 05, 2017
For as long as prejudice exists in the world, people will tell stories of star-crossed lovers. The plot of CHEERS TO SARAJEVO places a Serbian Romeo opposite a Bosnian Juliet, but this iteration of the archetypal story makes them live through the conflict in which they find themselves.
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Opens at Montecasino Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
Opening tonight, Jonathan Roxmouth, one of the biggest names in South African theatre, stars with the inimitable Weslee Swain Lauder in THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP as they have never been seen before. The acclaimed play is conceived and written by Charles Ludlum, and is directed by Elizma Badenhorst with an original score by Wessel Odendaal.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
Opening tonight, Jonathan Roxmouth, one of the biggest names in South African theatre, stars with the inimitable Weslee Swain Lauder in THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP as they have never been seen before. The acclaimed play is conceived and written by Charles Ludlum, and is directed by Elizma Badenhorst with an original score by Wessel Odendaal.
Fantastical Winter Family Fun Comes to College of Magic from Today with Children's Magic Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
From today through 8 July, Cape Town's families are invited to escape the blistering cold into a fantastical world of magic as the College of Magic once again proudly presents its popular winter school holiday event, the 2017 Traditional Children's Magic Festival.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
From today through 8 July, Cape Town's families are invited to escape the blistering cold into a fantastical world of magic as the College of Magic once again proudly presents its popular winter school holiday event, the 2017 Traditional Children's Magic Festival.
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