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Photo Coverage: THREE'S A CROWD in Rehearsal for Guga S'Thebe Run
by David Fick - April 03, 2017
Only a few days remain until the opening of THREE'S A CROWD, a brand new play by Pfarelo Nekamonde. Take a look at the show in rehearsal in photographs of the Fatima Dike directed production.
Third Annual RESURRECTION to Take Place at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Leilani Beer Van Rooyen and Michael Bullock are pleased to announce the return of RESURRECTION, the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ through dance and drama, to the Masque Theatre for the third year.
South African Hip-Hop Artist Ross Jack Set to Release US Debut Album SELF MEDICATED on Radikal Records
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2017
Johannesburg-born recording artist, Ross Jack, is set to unleash his unique brand of hip-hop in North America with the release of his new album, SELF MEDICATED, which is due out 28 April on Radikal Records.
BWW Review: Lebogang Mogashoa's THE REAL DIRT Filled with Humanity and Compassion
by David Fick - March 28, 2017
There is an almost overwhelming sense of humanity in Lebogang Mogashoa's THE REAL DIRT, which is currently enjoying a week-long season at the Alexander Bar's cosy Upstairs Theatre. David Fick reviews the show, which he says is proof that theatre can heal what many other things cannot.
Four Naledi Nominations for the Fugard's BAD JEWS
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017
The Fugard Theatre's acclaimed production of Joshua Harmon's BAD JEWS has been nominated for four Johannesburg Naledi Theatre Awards.
THE LONG SHOT IMPROV COMEDY Brings Spontaneous Fun to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
The spontaneous fun of long-form improv comedy returns to the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre this April in THE LONG SHOT IMPROV COMEDY, performed by Tamith Hattingh, Pags Bantwana, Eva Gilliam, Mark Penwill, Andre Ballot, Justine Buekes, Steve Larter and Rob Coutts.
Jeroen Kranenburg to Don the Mantle of LEAR'S FOOL at the Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
LEAR'S FOOL, a theatre piece written for a single fool and based on the William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, will make its way to the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre in April. Adapted by George Isherwood, the play will be directed by Wynne Bredenkamp and performed by Jeroen Kranenburg.
ASSITEJ International Theatre Festival Offers Young People Chance to Catch World Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2017
Cradle of Creativity: The 19th ASSITEJ World Congress and International Theatre Festival for Children and Young Audiences is a spectacular African festival with some of the most exciting international and local theatre for young audiences set to take to the stage in Cape Town this May.
Wesley Wolhuter to Hold Solo Piano Recital at the Masque Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2017
Join Wesley Wolhuter, art music composer, pianist and cellist, as he performs a solo piano recital at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg on 2 April at 19:00.
Double Fleur du Cap Win for Current Theatre On The Bay Attraction JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - currently running at Theatre on the Bay - won two awards at the 52nd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.
Artscape Theatre Foyer Hosts THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT This April Holiday
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017
The Beatrix Potter's delightful story for children, THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT, will be at Artscape Theatre Foyer during the April school holidays, presented by Stagecraft Drama Studio.
James Grace Returns to the Alexander Upstairs with GUITAR HERO 2
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2017
Acclaimed guitarist and two-time SAMA nominee James Grace makes a welcome return to the Alexander Bar with GUITAR HERO 2, which showcases the most popular guitar-based songs and melodies from the 20th century, drawing on a variety of playing techniques from an array of genres.
Entries for Sixth SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition Open on 31 March
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2017
Calling all writers! It's SCrIBE time! Entries for submissions for The Imbewu Trust's 2017 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition open on 31 March.
The Fugard Theatre Wins Three Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2017
The Fugard Theatre scooped three prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards at the 2016 ceremony which was held at Artscape Theatre last night.
BWW Special Feature: Top Ten Highlights from the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
by David Fick - March 20, 2017
The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards were presented at a ceremony themed 'Live with Flair' at the Artscape Theatre Center last night, with the undisputed highlight of the night being the disruption of the ceremony by Mamela Nyamza, Chuma Sopotela, Buhlebezwe Siwani, and Zikhona Jacobs.
BWW Special Feature: Countdown to the 52nd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Sees Nominees and Theatre Politics Take a Bow
by David Fick - March 19, 2017
The 52nd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards will be presented tonight at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. With the local theatre industry counting down to the ceremony, BroadwayWorld presents a special feature that highlights the nominees and some of the discourse that has transpired since the nominations were released last month.
THREE'S A CROWD Opens Next Month at Guga S'Thebe Arts and Culture Centre
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
The Siyasanga Cape Town Theatre Company, which has over the past two years been working with new South African playwrights to develop new plays, will be producing two of these plays this year.
Magnet Theatre Presents Rocking the Cradle Festival as Part of ASSITEJ's Cradle of Creativity Congress and Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017
Magnet Theatre will host a fringe showcase of theatre for early years audiences in Observatory, Cape Town, in May as part of the Cradle of Creativity, the 19th ASSITEJ World Congress and International Theatre Festival for Children and Young People which takes place in Cape Town that month.
Jennifer Steyn Stars in SCENES FROM AN EXECUTION at the Baxter
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017
After her phenomenal, double Fleur du Cap-nominated performances in A Doll's House and The Inconvenience of Wings last year, Jennifer Steyn returns to the Baxter stage to star as the remarkable anti-heroine, Galactia, in Howard Barker's SCENES FROM AN EXECUTION, at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio.
CAPE TOWN'S MOST WANTED Back for Seventh Edition; Gauteng Gears Up for JOBURG'S MOST WANTED
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
CAPE TOWN'S MOST WANTED is happening for a seventh time at Artscape in June this year. Now, for the first time, Johannesburg dancers are rising to the occasion and staking their claim with their own show, collecting JOBURG'S MOST WANTED on stage for one night at the end of March.
Alexander Upstairs Presents THE TRIPLE M MAMMMAS KURK ABOUT AZANYA!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
THE TRIPLE M MAMMMAS KURK ABOUT AZANYA! is a sketch comedy show starring a troupe of four African ladies who use satire, parody and pastiche to hold up a critical mirror to society to reflect socio, political and economic issues faced by South Africans today.
Alexander Upstairs to Present Moving Storytelling Show THE REAL DIRT
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
Within a two year period that coincided with his thirtieth birthday, Lebogang Mogashoa moved countries, lost a parent, and changed careers. In THE REAL DIRT, Mogashoa examines some of those experiences through gratifyingly personal and hilarious stories that converge in a satisfying moment of human connection.
Alexander Upstairs Presents Week-long run of KAFKA'S APE
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
KAFKA'S APE, a Silver Ovation Award winner at the National Arts Festival 2015 was adapted by Phala Ookeditse Phala and is based on Franz Kafka's 'A Report to An Academy'.
PENNY Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
Striking theatre, film, and television actress Zethu Dlomo takes to the stage in MoMo Matsunyane's PENNY at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre this March. The play tackles the issues of South Africa's theatre industry in a funny, thought-provoking way. It is meta-theatre that aims to make serious statements about the arts in South Africa.
Deep African Tunes Take the Stage in INTIMACY SESSION at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
Swaziland musician Sibusiso Nkambule, and Capetonian, Shamie, will be bringing down the house with deep, intimate African tunes in INTIMACY SESSION at the Alexander Upstairs.

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