Tragicomedy MATE Coming to Alexander Upstairs This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
MATE, a tragicomedy written and directed by Samantha Gray, will play the Alexander Upstairs this weekend. Gray performs in the piece herself alongside Alicia McCormick.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
MATE, a tragicomedy written and directed by Samantha Gray, will play the Alexander Upstairs this weekend. Gray performs in the piece herself alongside Alicia McCormick.
Artscape's 2016 Incubators To Perform At The Market Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Artscape Theatre Centre's 2016 Incubators group will form part of South African theatre history when it showcases its production "Everyone Has It" at the inaugural Arts Enterprise Development "Trade Fair" initiated by the Department of Arts and Culture.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Artscape Theatre Centre's 2016 Incubators group will form part of South African theatre history when it showcases its production "Everyone Has It" at the inaugural Arts Enterprise Development "Trade Fair" initiated by the Department of Arts and Culture.
Theatre On The Bay Welcomes Tannie Evita in EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT AND THE KAKTUS OF SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
In EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT AND THE KAKTUS OF SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT, Tannie Evita takes on the roots of our rainbow in a season of performances at Theatre on the Bay from 20 June - 1 July.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
In EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT AND THE KAKTUS OF SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT, Tannie Evita takes on the roots of our rainbow in a season of performances at Theatre on the Bay from 20 June - 1 July.
Shaleen Surtie-Richards Back in the role of Fiela in FIELA SE KIND at Emperors Palace
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Lefra Productions is bringing a stage adaptation of Dalene Matthee's classic South African novel, FIELA SE KIND, to the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg this June. Adapted by Suzanne van Wijk, the production is produced and directed by Frans Swart.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Lefra Productions is bringing a stage adaptation of Dalene Matthee's classic South African novel, FIELA SE KIND, to the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg this June. Adapted by Suzanne van Wijk, the production is produced and directed by Frans Swart.
Five on Friday with Dara Beth from JUST A SONG AND DANCE
by David Fick - June 16, 2017
Dara Beth, who is currently on stage in JUST A SONG AND DANCE at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre before taking the show to the National Arts Festival next month. She shares her thoughts about the show, South African theatre and her local theatre heroes in this week's edition of BroadwayWorld South Africa's Five on Friday.
by David Fick - June 16, 2017
Dara Beth, who is currently on stage in JUST A SONG AND DANCE at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre before taking the show to the National Arts Festival next month. She shares her thoughts about the show, South African theatre and her local theatre heroes in this week's edition of BroadwayWorld South Africa's Five on Friday.
Three Plays to Showcase UCT Drama's Third and Fourth Year Actors
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2017
The University of Cape Town's Drama Department will showcase its third and fourth year acting students in a series of three productions this month. The line-up includes Canadian playwright Michel Marc Bouchard's THE LILIES, OR THE REVIVAL OF A ROMANTIC DRAMA, a production created by its cast named IYAZIKA, and South African theatre-maker Clare Stopford's BANDS OF WOMEN.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2017
The University of Cape Town's Drama Department will showcase its third and fourth year acting students in a series of three productions this month. The line-up includes Canadian playwright Michel Marc Bouchard's THE LILIES, OR THE REVIVAL OF A ROMANTIC DRAMA, a production created by its cast named IYAZIKA, and South African theatre-maker Clare Stopford's BANDS OF WOMEN.
Applications Now Open For 2017 Baxter Dance Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
The annual Baxter Dance Festival will take place from 5 - 14 October and choreographers, independent dance-makers, dance studios, schools, companies and groups, are now invited to apply to be part of this year's programme. Applications close at noon on 23 June, so performers are urged to get their applications in as early as possible.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
The annual Baxter Dance Festival will take place from 5 - 14 October and choreographers, independent dance-makers, dance studios, schools, companies and groups, are now invited to apply to be part of this year's programme. Applications close at noon on 23 June, so performers are urged to get their applications in as early as possible.
SA Children's Home to Benefit from Jacques le Sueur's Family Magic Show at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
The SA Children's Home will benefit from three performances of a family magic show performed by Jacques le Sueur at the Masque Theatre in July. A percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to this local institution, whose mission is to care for, nurture and develop children in need.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
The SA Children's Home will benefit from three performances of a family magic show performed by Jacques le Sueur at the Masque Theatre in July. A percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to this local institution, whose mission is to care for, nurture and develop children in need.
One Month to Go Until The Smurfs Take the Stage in South Africa
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
'La-la-la-la-la-la, sing a happy song. La-la-la-la-la-la, Smurf the whole day long!' A song that generations of fans have come to love and with a little sprinkle of magic dust, South African audiences will soon be transported into the magical world of colourful mushroom houses and little blue people when THE SMURFS LIVE ON STAGE - SMURFS SAVE SPRING takes to the stage in a month from the 13th to the 30th July 2017 at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
'La-la-la-la-la-la, sing a happy song. La-la-la-la-la-la, Smurf the whole day long!' A song that generations of fans have come to love and with a little sprinkle of magic dust, South African audiences will soon be transported into the magical world of colourful mushroom houses and little blue people when THE SMURFS LIVE ON STAGE - SMURFS SAVE SPRING takes to the stage in a month from the 13th to the 30th July 2017 at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.
BORDERLINE, Starring Pierre van Heerden, Comes to the Montecasino Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2017
BORDERLINE takes an entertaining look at one naive young man's journey through this rite of passage and how the infectious and inspirational music of the Beatles kept his heart and soul together as his perceptions of the world changed.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2017
BORDERLINE takes an entertaining look at one naive young man's journey through this rite of passage and how the infectious and inspirational music of the Beatles kept his heart and soul together as his perceptions of the world changed.
Classic Love Story JANE EYRE to Play The Masque Theatre in Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2017
The stage is set at the Masque Theatre for a new production of Charlotte Bronte's JANE EYRE. Adapted for the stage by Alastair Duff, the play follows the original story of the novel very closely and really brings Bronte's extraordinary tale to life.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2017
The stage is set at the Masque Theatre for a new production of Charlotte Bronte's JANE EYRE. Adapted for the stage by Alastair Duff, the play follows the original story of the novel very closely and really brings Bronte's extraordinary tale to life.
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 12, 2017
South African theatre legend Jennie Reznek returns to the stage 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 12, 2017
South African theatre legend Jennie Reznek returns to the stage 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.
Yugoslavian War Drama CHEERS TO SARAJEVO to Play Winter Season at the Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
CHEERS TO SARAJEVO, a drama written by Aimée Goldsmith and Lidija Marelic and directed by Ashleigh Harvey, will play a winter season at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre. The war drama is performed by Aimee Goldsmith, Stephen Jubber and Lamar Bonhomme, and runs from 26 June - 8 July at 19:00.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
CHEERS TO SARAJEVO, a drama written by Aimée Goldsmith and Lidija Marelic and directed by Ashleigh Harvey, will play a winter season at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre. The war drama is performed by Aimee Goldsmith, Stephen Jubber and Lamar Bonhomme, and runs from 26 June - 8 July at 19:00.
Satirical Sketch Show STATE FRACTURE Comes to Alexander Upstairs Prior to NAF Season
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
From the creative team that brought you PAY BACK THE CURRY, comes another satirical, multi-sketch sequel about life in contemporary South Africa, STATE FRACTURE. With a country that keeps on giving, audiences should be prepared to laugh, think and be blown away by the performance of Daniel Mpilo Richards.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
From the creative team that brought you PAY BACK THE CURRY, comes another satirical, multi-sketch sequel about life in contemporary South Africa, STATE FRACTURE. With a country that keeps on giving, audiences should be prepared to laugh, think and be blown away by the performance of Daniel Mpilo Richards.
ANGELS ON HORSEBACK: RELOADED Returns to Alexander Upstairs Before Galloping to the National Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
Hot on the heels of a successful run at the Kalk Bay Theatre and the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, Cape Town's favourite rude, raunchy and rocking country cabaret returns to the Alexander Theatre for a pre-Grahamstown canter.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
Hot on the heels of a successful run at the Kalk Bay Theatre and the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, Cape Town's favourite rude, raunchy and rocking country cabaret returns to the Alexander Theatre for a pre-Grahamstown canter.
THE PHIL SPECTRUM Comes to the Alexander Upstairs and the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
Armed with a ukulele and a touch of wit, South African comedian and radio broadcaster, Phil de Lange, presents his debut solo show, THE PHIL SPECTRUM, at the Alexander Upstairs this June. The show will then play a season at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
Armed with a ukulele and a touch of wit, South African comedian and radio broadcaster, Phil de Lange, presents his debut solo show, THE PHIL SPECTRUM, at the Alexander Upstairs this June. The show will then play a season at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
The Long Shots Return to Alexander Upstairs with Long-form Improv Comedy Show
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
The Long Shots are back at the Alexander Bar with their quirky and hilarious long form improv style! It's all made up on the spot…Come and see a series of improvised scenes and stories inspired by audience suggestions. Everything is improvised: no planning, no script, just the comedy that comes from being in the moment!
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
The Long Shots are back at the Alexander Bar with their quirky and hilarious long form improv style! It's all made up on the spot…Come and see a series of improvised scenes and stories inspired by audience suggestions. Everything is improvised: no planning, no script, just the comedy that comes from being in the moment!
Fantastical Winter Family Fun Comes to College of Magic with Children's Magic Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017
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 - June 11, 2017
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.
Alexander Upstairs Return for THE BOOK DETECTIVES Prior to National Arts Festival Run
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017
Having played a short April run at Cape Town's most intimate and friendly fringe theatre, the Alexander Upstairs, THE BOOK DETECTIVES returns to the central Cape Town venue for two performances prior to a National Arts Festival run at the end of the month.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017
Having played a short April run at Cape Town's most intimate and friendly fringe theatre, the Alexander Upstairs, THE BOOK DETECTIVES returns to the central Cape Town venue for two performances prior to a National Arts Festival run at the end of the month.
New Nadia Davids Play WHAT REMAINS to Premiere at National Arts Festival, with Cape Town Run to Follow
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2017
WHAT REMAINS, the new play from multiple award-winning writer Nadia Davids, will come to Cape Town hot off its premiere at the main programme of the National Arts Festival. The first new play Davids to play on African soil in nine years, WHAT REMAINS is directed and choreographed by Jay Pather.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2017
WHAT REMAINS, the new play from multiple award-winning writer Nadia Davids, will come to Cape Town hot off its premiere at the main programme of the National Arts Festival. The first new play Davids to play on African soil in nine years, WHAT REMAINS is directed and choreographed by Jay Pather.
Five on Friday with THE FALL's Ameera Conrad
by David Fick - June 09, 2017
In this week's Five on Friday, BroadwayWorld South Africa chats to THE FALL's Ameera Conrad about what the show means to her, the highlights of her career and the current state of South African theatre.
by David Fick - June 09, 2017
In this week's Five on Friday, BroadwayWorld South Africa chats to THE FALL's Ameera Conrad about what the show means to her, the highlights of her career and the current state of South African theatre.
Previews of NAF-bound RAIDERS OF THE CARIBBEAN and CATTLE DRIVE at Rosebank Theatre this June
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
Theatre for Africa will hold two preview performances of RAIDERS OF THE CARIBBEAN and one of CATTLE DRIVE at the Rosebank Theatre this June, prior to the shows' seasons at the National Arts Festival which starts at the end of the month.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
Theatre for Africa will hold two preview performances of RAIDERS OF THE CARIBBEAN and one of CATTLE DRIVE at the Rosebank Theatre this June, prior to the shows' seasons at the National Arts Festival which starts at the end of the month.
The Fugard Theatre Announces THE ROAD TO MECCA to Celebrate Athol Fugard's 85th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
This Sunday, 11 June 2017, Athol Fugard celebrates his 85th birthday and the Fugard Theatre will mark this occasion with an all South African, star-studded production of his acclaimed play THE ROAD TO MECCA.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
This Sunday, 11 June 2017, Athol Fugard celebrates his 85th birthday and the Fugard Theatre will mark this occasion with an all South African, star-studded production of his acclaimed play THE ROAD TO MECCA.
South African Skaters Set To Star In Disney On Ice's Newest Show
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
When Disney On Ice's newest show entitled The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice plays South Africa this winter holiday, audiences will be delighted to see local husband and wife performers, Johannesburg-born Konrad Giering and Pretoria-born Yolande Giering, skating within the company.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
When Disney On Ice's newest show entitled The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice plays South Africa this winter holiday, audiences will be delighted to see local husband and wife performers, Johannesburg-born Konrad Giering and Pretoria-born Yolande Giering, skating within the company.
Cabaret Duo to Bring JUST A SONG AND A DANCE to Alexander Upstairs Prior to National Arts Festival Season
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
JUST A SONG AND A DANCE, a new cabaret directed by Blythe Stuart Linger and starring Sharyn Seidel and Dara Beth, will premiere at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre this month. The show will then tour to the National Arts Festival in July for a four-performance run at the Masonic Front.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
JUST A SONG AND A DANCE, a new cabaret directed by Blythe Stuart Linger and starring Sharyn Seidel and Dara Beth, will premiere at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre this month. The show will then tour to the National Arts Festival in July for a four-performance run at the Masonic Front.
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