My Week With Marilyn

[Daniel Dercksen] A scrupulous and sincere scrutiny of first love and how its significance can change lives and last a lifetime. Fans who are familiar with the films that turned Marilyn Monroe into an iconic legend, and her tragic life story, will applaud this wonderful opportunity of sharing some tender and intimate moments with her. 14 Feb 2012 09:40

Red Carpet Fashion Show celebrates empowerment of women

The Camps Bay, Cape Town, strip was recently host to this year's Red Carpet Fashion Show, which celebrated the empowerment of women and during which a R16 000 cheque was donated to Dermalogica's joinFITE initiative. 13 Feb 2012 12:19

Ode to Up The Creek

[Ruth Cooper] Up The Creek has been awarded a special place in my heart, perhaps because it coincides with my birthday, but even if this wasn't the case it would still garner the most love from me when compared to its younger music fest siblings. Anyone who has been lucky enough to venture the few hours' drive to Swellendam and floated down the Breede in a lilo's loving embrace will know what I mean. Free from pretention, corporate branding bombardments, hordes of teenage boys, howling gales and own-alcohol restriction areas, UTC blows all other CT fests out of their designated body of water, be it river, dam or creek. 13 Feb 2012 11:19

Bovim creates Queen At The Ballet

[Jana van Heerden] Queen At The Ballet is a tribute to Freddie Mercury created by choreographer Sean Bovim, whose dance company, Bovim Ballet, interprets the classic art form from a fresh point of view. By adding modern elements, such as rock music and even break dancing, the company succeeds in opening up ballet to a new audience. 13 Feb 2012 11:03

Hugo, an endearing masterwork

[Daniel Dercksen] From the spectacular opening sequence to its haunting last image, Martin Scorsese's passion as filmmaker, his incontestable craft in bringing a story to life, and his heartfelt sentiment towards the subject matter, are clearly evident in every frame of Hugo. It's a gentle giant, an endearing masterwork that celebrates film, boyhood dreams and hopes that fuel our desire. What impresses mostly about Hugo is that it never tries to outdo the minimalism and intimate nature of the story with self-conscious and overstated opulence. 10 Feb 2012 14:47

Coming out on Tops in Absolucy

[Jordan Scott] Absolucy is performed by Lucy Tops, and Tops is definitely the appropriate surname. Lucy studied at the Waterfront Theatre School and not only is she an actress, but also a singer and recording artist (she has even sung in China at the Hilton hotel). She has performed in various productions, such as Glory Days, Dancing Queen, That 80s' Show and The Great Gatsby. 10 Feb 2012 11:49

Up The Creek, a different kind of festival

[Jana van Heerden] Every music festival has its little something that makes it unique. Up The Creek's USP is that it is awesome; it's like being on holiday. Only you can (legally) drink heavily alcohol-infused slushies on the beach and the entertainment is a real live act and not some obscure R'n'B act blaring from a cellphone speaker 10 metres away. 10 Feb 2012 10:00

Final RAMfest line-up features four international acts

RAMfest 2012 is to host four international acts: Awolnation (US), In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel) and drum and bass master Netsky ft. MC Darrison (Belgium and UK). 10 Feb 2012 09:26

Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival, a formal apology

Mark Abrahams, Soundscape's director, has issued a formal apology to those who attended the recent Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival. 9 Feb 2012 10:39

Paul van Dyk, a disappointing event

[Jordan Scott] It is unfortunate that something I was so excited to see turned out to be, well, disappointing to be completely honest. The first thing that went wrong was the venue change; on the website and Computicket the venue was still D'Aria Wine Estate. However, when we arrived there we found out the venue had been changed to the Ostrich Ranch. (Oh, and now hosted by Good Hope FM?) 9 Feb 2012 10:22

Soulful journeying in The Descendants

[Daniel Dercksen] There is life after death in this charming life-affirming look at the transformation of a family that is uprooted by an unforeseen tragedy, and how its consequences have a profound impact during a soulful journey to a new beginning. The end of happiness and the loss of love are only stepping stones to new horizons and strange adventures. 9 Feb 2012 09:30

Bouwer Bosch's first solo album on sale

Bouwer Bosch has released his first album as a solo artist, "Almal Maak Foute". Bosch was previously with Straatligkinders and Dans Dans Lisa, and the album is inspired by his real-life experiences. 8 Feb 2012 16:22

Magnificent Iron Lady

[Daniel Dercksen] The Iron Lady is an exceptional and dignified master work that affords anyone a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of one of the most famous women in history and grasp an understanding of fame, glory and infamy. 8 Feb 2012 09:49

Two Door Cinema Club in SA this March

The next 5 Gum experience will feature Two Door Cinema Club in Joburg and Cape Town on 2 and 3 March 2012 respectively. Want to buy tickets? Well no, you can't. You need to keep an eye on the 5 Gum Facebook page for information to secure your spot or follow @5GumSA or the hashtag #5GumExperience on Twitter. 8 Feb 2012 09:47