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Bobby van Jaarsveld to Sings at Opening of New Meat World
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Bobby van Jaarsveld is to perform at the opening of the new Meat World in the Valley View Shopping Centre on 1 April as part of the Meat Word Music Festival. The show starts at 09:00 and music fans are welcome to bring camping chairs and settle down to enjoy what promises to be a wonderful event.
The 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival to Showcase 56 Productions from All Over the Western Cape and Other Regions
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
The 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, which takes place from 18 to 25 March, will once again showcase an exciting and diverse programme of 56 different productions, performed by nearly 300 artists, from all over the Western Cape and other regions, covering various genres, theatrical styles and languages.
THIS IS NOT AMERICA... HALLELUJAH Returns to the Alexander Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Godfrey Johnson and Nicholas McDiarmid, the shameless duo who brazenly made lemonade out of Drumpf and audiences into the Alexander Bar with their show THIS IS NOT AMERICA... HALLELUJAH in January, are back by popular demand with their ever-evolving comedy, songs and wit.
LONDON-PARIS-ROAM! Comes to Alexander Upstairs Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
An 80-minute musical theatre experience will play the Alexander Upstairs when LONDON-PARIS-ROAM arrives at Cape Town's most intimate theatre space later this month.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) to Play The Galloway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
Originally written and performed by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) will play the Galloway Theatre in a production staged by F Creations, following a successful run in 2016.
KEEPING UP WITH THE KANDASAMYS Breaks R1.6 Million on Opening Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
KEEPING UP WITH THE KANDASAMYS, has raked in a remarkable R1.6 million at the box office on its opening weekend of 3 March 2017, with an attendance of nearly 30 000 people. The film opened at number 3 on the Top 10 after LOGAN: THE WOLVERINE and FIFTY SHADES DARKER.
Acclimatise to Autumn with KWAMANZI and PUNCH AND JUDY at the Rosebank Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
With the final days of summer rapidly flying by, the Rosebank Theatre in Cape Town has two productions lined up for March and April to help audiences in the Mother City acclimatise to autumn, KWAMANZI and THE PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW.
Anton Luitingh's Reign as JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT's Pharaoh at Theatre On The Bay Almost Over
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
Anton Luitingh, who has been playing the Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, begins the final week of his reign today, with Jonathan Roxmouth, who originated the role in this production, returning to the role from next Monday.
KykNET to Screen DIE TALIEP PETERSEN HULDEBLYK - a Tribute to South African Theatre Legend
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
In DIE TALIEP PETERSEN HULDEBLYK, a group of South Africa's best performing artists unite to pay tribute to the late legend, celebrating his life and work. The tribute will air on kykNET on 16 April at 20:00
DANCING ON GLASS, LIVE LOVE BOLLYWOOD and MUCIC A'LA CARTE Kick Off Dance For All's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
Dance for All has announced three of its key performances for 2017, the first of which will be seen at the US Woordwees this week. DANCING ON GLASS, LIVE LOVE BOLLYWOOD and MUCIC A'LA CARTE will all showcase dancers from this Athlone-based dance academy.
Tumi Morake Comes to Baxter Theatre this Month
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
Tumi Morake is set to grace the stage at the Baxter Concert Hall for a not-to-be-missed two-night run on 31 March and 1 April 2017.  Taking her comedy to the people, Morake is embarking on her first official South African tour and entertaining audiences across the country.
Grahamstown Set to Host 11 Days of Amazing in 2017
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
The world's arts spotlight will fall once more on Grahamstown from 29 June - 9 July 2017 as the National Art's Festival's presents a 'window into the soul' of South Africa's artists through a varied and exciting programme of performances.
Encore Run of KEYBOARD KILLERS at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017
Making a welcome return for a second run, Ian Von Memerty returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre with his latest offering, KEYBOARD KILLERS from tonight, for a short run until 5 March.
Alexander Upstairs Presents AN EVENING WITH BRYNN
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
An intimate and unplugged evening with the alternative folk act that has everyone talking. Stripped down especially for Alexander Bar's intimate Upstairs Theatre, this show will see Brynn's vocalist and guitarist, Jules Terea, and the music of Brynn in its most raw and organic form.
Odwa Bongo Salutes Simphiwe Dana and Mthwakazi at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Afro-jazz singer, songwriter and composer, Odwa Bongo, will pay tribute to two of South Africa's most influential musicians, Simphiwe Dana and Mthwakazi, in a special show at the Alexander Upstairs this March.
BWW Special Feature: Top Ten Highlights from the Glamorous and Ebullient kykNET Fiëstas!
by David Fick - February 27, 2017
The kykNET Fiestas were presented at an ebullient ceremony at the Artscape Theatre Center on Thursday night. Broadcast live on kykNET, the evening was a suitably extravagant affair that honoured the best in Afrikaans theatre, classical music and visual arts. David Fick counts down his top ten highlights of the event.
Pieter-Dirk Uys Season of THE ECHO OF A NOISE and AN EVENING WITH EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT at the Hexagon Theatre Closes Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2017
The Hexagon Theatre's Pieter-Dirk Uys season of THE ECHO OF A NOISE and AN EVENING WITH EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT closes tonight, with one last performance of THE ECHO OF A NOISE.
Original Cast Reunites for 10th South Africa Anniversary with RENT IN CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Showtime Management will mark the tenth anniversary of the South African premiere of RENT with RENT IN CONCERT at the Montecasino Teatro on 15 May 2017 at 20:00.
Searing Play About Gender Equality, CHAPTER 2 SECTION 9, Comes to the Baxter
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
The Johannesburg-based Sibikwa Arts Centre is back in Cape Town after five years to perform their latest production CHAPTER 2 SECTION 9, directed by Phyllis Klotz, at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio. Check out photos and learn all about the production.
Hezron Chetty Presents TALES FROM THE VIOLIN at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
This Sunday, Hezron Chetty will present a show at the Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre that will take audiences into the dark and fantastic world of a travelling violinist. TALES FROM THE VIOLIN is a biographical account of what happens when a musician takes a plunge into an unknown world of the music industry.
BWW Review: This RENT is Spent, and Passion is Not Enough to Pay the Piper at the Artscape Arena
by David Fick - February 22, 2017
David Fick reviews The Stephan Fourie Theatre Company production of RENT at the Artscape Arena, a production filled with passion - but which leaves a great deal to be desired. SPOILER ALERT: There is a spoiler about the plot of RENT in the first paragraph of this review.
Naked Girls Reading Cape Town Presents QUEERLY BELOVED at Alexander Upstairs
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Naked Girls Reading Cape Town is back with the 2017 edition of Queerly Beloved - with an all-new reading list dedicated entirely to LGBTQI stories, queer readings and queer writers!
Alexander Upstairs Presents Smash Hit Drama DANGLED for Three Performances Only
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
DANGLED is multiple award-winning writer Louis Viljoen's adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's short story 'Diary of a Madman'. Performed by Rob van Vuuren, himself the winner of numerous accolades, the show debuted to rave reviews last year.
Hexagon Theatre Runs of Pieter-Dirk Uys Shows THE ECHO OF A NOISE and AN EVENING WITH EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT Begin Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
This February sees the return of master satirist, the indefatigable Pieter-Dirk Uys, to the Hexagon Theatre with two of his shows: THE ECHO OF A NOISE and AN EVENING WITH EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT.
Meet Nádine - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT's New Narrator at Theatre on the Bay
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2017
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is back at Theatre on the Bay, this time with a new Narrator, South African television presenter and Afrikaans singing sensation, Nadine.

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