Last Poet Presents JOBURG MEETS CAPE TOWN POETRY SHOWCASE at the Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Brought together by Luxolo Ngqunge (aka Last Poet), JOBURG MEETS CAPE TOWN POETRY SHOWCASE is an unmissable opportunity to connect to the hottest voices in the Joburg poetry scene with audiences in Cape Town.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Brought together by Luxolo Ngqunge (aka Last Poet), JOBURG MEETS CAPE TOWN POETRY SHOWCASE is an unmissable opportunity to connect to the hottest voices in the Joburg poetry scene with audiences in Cape Town.
Alexander Upstairs to Host AN EVENING WITH LOLA
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
AN EVENING WITH LOLA, the hour-long cabaret written by Iman Isaacs and Bianca Flanders, with Isaacs directing and Flanders performing, returns to the Alexander Bar for a week-long season this July.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
AN EVENING WITH LOLA, the hour-long cabaret written by Iman Isaacs and Bianca Flanders, with Isaacs directing and Flanders performing, returns to the Alexander Bar for a week-long season this July.
Alexander Upstairs Presents Feminist Cabaret IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS: THE WAITRESSES' LAMENT
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Kei-Ella Loewe's new adaptation of Sue Pam-Grant and Sheena Stannard's cabaret, IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS: THE WAITRESSES' LAMENT, will play the Alexander Upstairs this June. Performed by Jamie-Lee Money and Donna Cormack-Thomson, the 55-minute piece is described as 'a feminist cabaret that will make dads cry and fuckboys cower'.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Kei-Ella Loewe's new adaptation of Sue Pam-Grant and Sheena Stannard's cabaret, IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS: THE WAITRESSES' LAMENT, will play the Alexander Upstairs this June. Performed by Jamie-Lee Money and Donna Cormack-Thomson, the 55-minute piece is described as 'a feminist cabaret that will make dads cry and fuckboys cower'.
Nightmare and Reality to Merge in CONFESSIONS at the Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
One man's worst nightmares merge with his reality in Mandla Mpanjukelwa's drama, CONFESSIONS, which will be directed by the playwright himself for a three-performance season at the Alexander Upstairs. The 50-minute piece is performed by Luke Buys.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
One man's worst nightmares merge with his reality in Mandla Mpanjukelwa's drama, CONFESSIONS, which will be directed by the playwright himself for a three-performance season at the Alexander Upstairs. The 50-minute piece is performed by Luke Buys.
Intimate Burlesque Show STRIPPED BARE Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Black Orchid Burlesque SA is back at the Alexander Upstairs with STRIPPED BARE! The right of admission is reserved for this adult themed show, where the clothes come off, but with no full nudity, the ladies and gents Black Orchid Burlesque SA being classy performance artists.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Black Orchid Burlesque SA is back at the Alexander Upstairs with STRIPPED BARE! The right of admission is reserved for this adult themed show, where the clothes come off, but with no full nudity, the ladies and gents Black Orchid Burlesque SA being classy performance artists.
Go on a Musical Journey with Spenelo in LIFE, LOVE, LUST at the Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Get taken on a musical journey through the mind of Spenelo. Filled with Ballads, tongue-in-cheek sarcasm, and up-beat dedications to muses as he, with the assistance of his band, MakeShifte, paint a tapestry of memorable stories through song and stories about Life, Love and Lust.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2017
Get taken on a musical journey through the mind of Spenelo. Filled with Ballads, tongue-in-cheek sarcasm, and up-beat dedications to muses as he, with the assistance of his band, MakeShifte, paint a tapestry of memorable stories through song and stories about Life, Love and Lust.
BWW Review: Thunder Rumbles in Paul Slabolepszy's SUDDENLY THE STORM at the Baxter Theatre
by David Fick - July 02, 2017
The Market Theatre production of Paul Slabolepszy's SUDDENLY THE STORM is currently in the middle of its Cape Town season at the Baxter Theatre. Having opened just two days after the Naledi Theatre Awards presented the play and its production with three awards, SUDDENLY THE STORM arrived in Cape Town a pedigree compounded by the fact that this is the prolific Slabolepszy's first new play since 2009.
by David Fick - July 02, 2017
The Market Theatre production of Paul Slabolepszy's SUDDENLY THE STORM is currently in the middle of its Cape Town season at the Baxter Theatre. Having opened just two days after the Naledi Theatre Awards presented the play and its production with three awards, SUDDENLY THE STORM arrived in Cape Town a pedigree compounded by the fact that this is the prolific Slabolepszy's first new play since 2009.
Siyasanga Cape Town Theatre Company presents a Playwrighting Workshop for Beginners
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017
Siyasanga Cape Town Theatre Company will be presenting a playwrighting workshop for beginners at the Artscape Theatre Centre on 15, 16 and 22 July 2017. Roy Sargeant will lead the workshop, which will take its delegates through all the key technical and creative aspects of writing a play for professional production.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017
Siyasanga Cape Town Theatre Company will be presenting a playwrighting workshop for beginners at the Artscape Theatre Centre on 15, 16 and 22 July 2017. Roy Sargeant will lead the workshop, which will take its delegates through all the key technical and creative aspects of writing a play for professional production.
Jennie Reznek to Return to the Stage with I TURNED AWAY AND SHE WAS GONE in Cape Town and at the National Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017
South African theatre legend Jennie Reznek returns to the stage tonight in her hugely popular production, I TURNED AWAY AND SHE WAS GONE. There will be four special performances of this acclaimed one-woman show at the Magnet Theatre in Observatory, Cape Town, after which the production will transfer to the main programme of the National Arts Festival in early July.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017
South African theatre legend Jennie Reznek returns to the stage tonight in her hugely popular production, I TURNED AWAY AND SHE WAS GONE. There will be four special performances of this acclaimed one-woman show at the Magnet Theatre in Observatory, Cape Town, after which the production will transfer to the main programme of the National Arts Festival in early July.
Artscape's Incubators Triumphant At The Trade Fair Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017
Artscape Theatre Centre's 2016 Incubators group came out triumphant at the inaugural Arts Enterprise Development "Trade Fair" bagging two awards for their production "Everyone Has It".
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017
Artscape Theatre Centre's 2016 Incubators group came out triumphant at the inaugural Arts Enterprise Development "Trade Fair" bagging two awards for their production "Everyone Has It".
Improguise to Present POP-UP IMPROV at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017
Improguise will present POP-UP IMPROV, performed and created by Anne Hirsch, Tandi Buchan, Leon Clingman, Ardine Fick, Brett Fish Anderson, Megan Furniss, Jaco Griessel and James Harvey, at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre, for three nights, starting tomorrow.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017
Improguise will present POP-UP IMPROV, performed and created by Anne Hirsch, Tandi Buchan, Leon Clingman, Ardine Fick, Brett Fish Anderson, Megan Furniss, Jaco Griessel and James Harvey, at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre, for three nights, starting tomorrow.
MORE ADVENTURES OF NODDY Come to Artscape Theatre Foyer
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017
Stagecraft Drama Studio is in full swing with rehearsals for the ever-popular production of More Adventures of Noddy.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017
Stagecraft Drama Studio is in full swing with rehearsals for the ever-popular production of More Adventures of Noddy.
The Globe's RICHARD II, Royal Opera's OTELLO and More Set for July and August at Fugard Bioscope
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017
An exciting winter lineup is on the bill at the Fugard Bioscope this July and August. The programme includes screenings of the best of world theatre, opera and ballet productions from companies such as the National Theatre, Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and Royal Opera House, to be enjoyed from the comfort of a Fugard Theatre seat.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017
An exciting winter lineup is on the bill at the Fugard Bioscope this July and August. The programme includes screenings of the best of world theatre, opera and ballet productions from companies such as the National Theatre, Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and Royal Opera House, to be enjoyed from the comfort of a Fugard Theatre seat.
KINGS & QUEENS OF COMEDY Brings South Africa's Best to Sandton
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2017
In medieval times, a jester was employed by a nobleman or monarch to entertain him and his guests. The heavyweights of South African comedy are by no means jesters, but they certainly do entertain… Catch the Kings & Queens of Comedy at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday, 21 July for a show of hysterical proportions.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2017
In medieval times, a jester was employed by a nobleman or monarch to entertain him and his guests. The heavyweights of South African comedy are by no means jesters, but they certainly do entertain… Catch the Kings & Queens of Comedy at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday, 21 July for a show of hysterical proportions.
Five on Friday with SUDDENLY THE STORM's Charmaine Weir-Smith
by David Fick - June 23, 2017
Audiences in the Mother City may recognise Charmaine Weir-Smith from BINNELANDERS or ISIDINGO, but this award-winning actress, writer and director has tread the boards in many a production, including the current season of SUDDENLY THE STORM at the Baxter Theatre.
by David Fick - June 23, 2017
Audiences in the Mother City may recognise Charmaine Weir-Smith from BINNELANDERS or ISIDINGO, but this award-winning actress, writer and director has tread the boards in many a production, including the current season of SUDDENLY THE STORM at the Baxter Theatre.
Foxwood Productions and Artscape Presents THE PLUM TREE
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017
In The Plum Tree, Jan Groenewald takes us on a harrowing journey through a childhood experience of sexual violation to victory and celebration.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017
In The Plum Tree, Jan Groenewald takes us on a harrowing journey through a childhood experience of sexual violation to victory and celebration.
Jazzart Dance Theatre Presents OUR WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017
At a time in South Africa, where women are under siege, the performers of Jazzart are using the power of dance to tell women's stories. OUR WOMEN is not only a celebration of the role that women play in society but also, now more than any other time, a cry of outrage against the total onslaught on the lives of women in our society today.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017
At a time in South Africa, where women are under siege, the performers of Jazzart are using the power of dance to tell women's stories. OUR WOMEN is not only a celebration of the role that women play in society but also, now more than any other time, a cry of outrage against the total onslaught on the lives of women in our society today.
Stuart Lightbody to Present Breathtaking New Show UNIQUE WONDERS at Alexander Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
Following a global magical tour, award-winning sleight-of-hand artist Stuart Lightbody returns home to Cape Town this winter to present his breath-taking new show, Unique Wonders, at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre, from Monday 31 July to Saturday 19 August 2017.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
Following a global magical tour, award-winning sleight-of-hand artist Stuart Lightbody returns home to Cape Town this winter to present his breath-taking new show, Unique Wonders, at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre, from Monday 31 July to Saturday 19 August 2017.
Tragicomedy MATE Opens for Weekend Run at Alexander Upstairs Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
MATE, a tragicomedy written and directed by Samantha Gray, will play the Alexander Upstairs from tonight for a three-performance run this weekend. Gray performs in the piece herself alongside Alicia McCormick.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
MATE, a tragicomedy written and directed by Samantha Gray, will play the Alexander Upstairs from tonight for a three-performance run this weekend. Gray performs in the piece herself alongside Alicia McCormick.
Multiple Award Winner Sne Dladla in Solo Stand-up Show ICHAMELEON at the Baxter Studio this Winter
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
Award-winning actor, comic and musician Sne Dladla possesses an irresistible charm and raw talent and will soon star in ICHAMELEON, presented by Nik Rabinowitz and directed by Loukmaan Adams. The show runs at the Baxter's Golden Arrow Studio until 8 July.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
Award-winning actor, comic and musician Sne Dladla possesses an irresistible charm and raw talent and will soon star in ICHAMELEON, presented by Nik Rabinowitz and directed by Loukmaan Adams. The show runs at the Baxter's Golden Arrow Studio until 8 July.
Cape Town Songstress Belinda Davids Returns To The Mother City With Worldwide Hit Whitney Housten Show
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
Back by popular demand, THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: THE WHITNEY HOUSTEN SHOW returns to Cape Town to once again honour and celebrate the world's most loved pop diva. The show is set to return to Artscape Opera House this June in for a four-week run of shows at the Artscape Theatre Centre.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
Back by popular demand, THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: THE WHITNEY HOUSTEN SHOW returns to Cape Town to once again honour and celebrate the world's most loved pop diva. The show is set to return to Artscape Opera House this June in for a four-week run of shows at the Artscape Theatre Centre.
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Comes to Montecasino Theatre from 5 July
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017
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 - June 20, 2017
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.
Baxter Dance Festival Seeks Dancers for Commissioned Work by Themba Mbuli
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017
The annual Baxter Dance Festival will take place from 5 to 14 October this year. Each year, the Baxter invites choreographers and dance-makers to apply for the commissioned work. This year the Baxter is shaking things up by inviting individual dancers to audition to be part of the commissioned work with the acclaimed choreographer, dancer and teacher, Themba Mbuli.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017
The annual Baxter Dance Festival will take place from 5 to 14 October this year. Each year, the Baxter invites choreographers and dance-makers to apply for the commissioned work. This year the Baxter is shaking things up by inviting individual dancers to audition to be part of the commissioned work with the acclaimed choreographer, dancer and teacher, Themba Mbuli.
Improguise to Present POP-UP IMPROV at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Improguise will present POP-UP IMPROV, performed and created by Anne Hirsch, Tandi Buchan, Leon Clingman, Ardine Fick, Brett Fish Anderson, Megan Furniss, Jaco Griessel and James Harvey, at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre, for three nights next week, starting 29 June.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Improguise will present POP-UP IMPROV, performed and created by Anne Hirsch, Tandi Buchan, Leon Clingman, Ardine Fick, Brett Fish Anderson, Megan Furniss, Jaco Griessel and James Harvey, at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre, for three nights next week, starting 29 June.
Godfrey Johnson and Nicholas McDiarmid to Play Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Godfrey Johnson and Nicholas McDiarmid will play the Alexander Upstairs in a cabaret compiled by themselves this June. The shameless duo who brazenly made lemonade out of Drumpf and charmed audiences with THIS IS NOT AMERICA in January are back by popular demand with their ever-evolving comedy, songs, wit and charm.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Godfrey Johnson and Nicholas McDiarmid will play the Alexander Upstairs in a cabaret compiled by themselves this June. The shameless duo who brazenly made lemonade out of Drumpf and charmed audiences with THIS IS NOT AMERICA in January are back by popular demand with their ever-evolving comedy, songs, wit and charm.
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