Review: THE KILLING OF A UNION LEADER at Artscape Arena
by Kim R2 - May 15, 2026
The play runs 80 minutes, a comfortable length of time in which to confront distinctly uncomfortable themes that are uncomfortable because they are universal. This show deserves to be seen and, perhaps more importantly, heard....
Review: RISE '76: THE STORY OF JUNE 16TH at Baxter Studio
by Judith Herbig - May 12, 2026
Rise ’76: The Story of June 16th is a brilliantly crafted and deeply moving production that combines powerful performances, expressive movement and haunting visual design to bring the pain and humanity of the 1976 uprising vividly to life. The production left me emotionally shaken and horrified by...
Review: VASLAV at Milnerton Playhouse
by Judith Herbig - May 08, 2026
Vaslav is a haunting and brilliantly crafted production that captures both the genius and torment of Vaslav Nijinsky with extraordinary emotional power. Godfrey Johnson delivers a spellbinding performance, combining remarkable physical transformation and piano virtuosity into a truly unforgettable p...
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Wave Theatre
by Kim R2 - May 03, 2026
The choreography around the simple set and the physical theatre elements worked well to support the solid vocal performances. Do not miss this wave: catch Songs For a New World at the Wave, on until 10 May....
Review: HATCHED ENSEMBLE at Baxter Theatre
by Judith Herbig - April 29, 2026
A powerful visual journey from constraint to liberation, as tightly controlled movement in stark white builds into frenetic intensity. The shift into red and African rhythms brings a joyful release that the audience fully shares....
Review: YOU SHOULD GO IN at Masambe At The Baxter
by Judith Herbig - April 15, 2026
At the Masambe Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre, YOU SHOULD GO IN delivers a moving and deeply human story about the lasting impact of abandonment and the complicated nature of forgiveness....
Review: SPANISH STEPS AND MEETING MURPHY at Masque Theatre
by Kim R2 - April 15, 2026
As a double bill, these two stories are entertaining and thought-provoking theatre. The writing is strong and the characters competently and sympathetically acted, all held together by seamless production elements....
Review: STUPID FUCKING BIRD at Baxter Studio
by Judith Herbig - April 11, 2026
A deeply moving and relatable production that blends raw emotion with sharp humour. Strong performances, especially from Nirel Sithole and Tamzin Daniels, combined with Maria Weisby’s dynamic direction, make this contemporary Anton Chekhov adaptation both immediate and unforgettable....