Dance for dogs

[Debbie Hathway] What began as a Cape Town dance fundraiser for a mass-sterilisation project for township animals in May this year has quickly caught on nationally as Dancers Love Dogs hosts its Durban event tonight, Wednesday, 12 September, and prepares for a Joburg show in October. 12 Sep 2012 13:56

Eighth Artscape Spring Drama Season

[Eugene Yiga] At last, after one of the coldest winters in a decade, spring is finally here. And with it comes the 8th Artscape Spring Drama Season, which will feature four new plays from 13 September to 24 November. 12 Sep 2012 13:09

Biko's Quest

We have heard the new-age adage "less is more". This is surely the case with this amazing production about a man who is remembered for his teachings, a man of many words. Biko's Quest is a portrayal of the life and death of one of South Africa's political martyrs, Steve Bantu Biko. It draws its original work from the Steve Biko Foundation's exhibition: "Biko's Quest - for a True Humanity". It translates photography into dance, song and performance. 12 Sep 2012 09:35

Hell hath no fury like medEia

[Eugene Yiga] The Mail & Guardian called it the best production of the decade. Now, after recent performances in Switzerland (and before it continues on a European tour), medEia will be showing at the Baxter Theatre, Cape Town for only four nights. 11 Sep 2012 10:38

Nando's Comedy Festival

[Jordan Scott] I am actually very glad that I went on the last night, because if I had gone before I would have gone out and bought another ticket - and perhaps another one. At first the names didn't ring any bells and I will admit I thought it was an "open mike" night. But little did I know that I was about to see some of the funniest comedians to date. If I listed the names with no explanation they wouldn't mean much to most, so let me explain exactly who I had the privilege of seeing. 11 Sep 2012 10:00

Zimbabwean actors tour SA with Protest

[Martin Chemhere] In recent years, South Africa has experienced an increase in performances by artists from the southern African region. Many arrive on the shores of this country through invitations at festivals or exhibitions, grabbing the opportunity to perform to new audiences and spaces. 11 Sep 2012 09:22

The long walk to Boesman and Lena

[Eugene Yiga] "I am truly very thrilled," said literary icon Athol Fugard at the news that Boesman and Lena would be staged at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town for the first time. If you'd like to understand why he was so excited, you have to see the play and discover for yourself. 10 Sep 2012 13:41

Honouring an icon in Biko's Quest

[Eugene Yiga] Last year marked what would have been anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko's 65th birthday. As part of the celebration, the Steve Biko Foundation created Biko's Quest. The show enjoyed a successful run at The Steve Biko Centre in King William's Town last month and will be shown at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town from 8 to 16 September. 7 Sep 2012 10:03

Monkey business at Sowing the Seeds 2012

[Sindy Peters] Being an outdoors lover, I wasn't quite keen on this year's Sowing the Seeds venue in Cape Town. The dark-and-musty Zula Bar in Long Street certainly is a great spot to check out bands, bust a move, and get your drink over weekends; I just don't associate the brand, and the reputation that Sowing the Seeds has built, with just those sentiments. 6 Sep 2012 13:06

TWC returns to South Africa to host tastings

An international private members club, The Parmigiani White Club (TWC), hosts the World of First Growth tastings and each year this exclusive club conducts tastings all over the world. Earlier this year, TWC paid its first visit to South Africa and, in a blind tasting, it chose six South African wines to form part of its elite World of First Growth series. 6 Sep 2012 10:25

Celebrating sexuality at Sexpo

[Ruth Cooper] The health, sexuality and lifestyle expo, better known as Sexpo, is settling its sexy ass at the Expo Centre NASREC in Joburg later this month. We interview project manager Avril Swaffield and get the low-down (pun intended) on some of the sexy happenings that attendees can expect this year: martial arts, Playboy Playmates, swingers' clubs and much more are all in the plans - oh my. 6 Sep 2012 09:32

Kau steals show at Nando's Comedy Fest 2012

[Sindy Peters] Can we have Brian Haner strum the South African national anthem at every sporting event from here on? The man is a genius on guitar; his passionate rendition of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika gave me goose bumps and made my heart swell with pride. Haner is the host of this year's Nando's Comedy Festival, currently on its last leg at the Artscape, Cape Town. While Haner stole my heart, David Kau stole the show. 4 Sep 2012 13:24

Kaapse Stories From The Mother City

[Eugene Yiga] Cape Town is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. But don't just take my word for it; come and enjoy a slice of the magic with Kaapse Stories From The Mother City, now showing at Richard's Supper Stage. 4 Sep 2012 10:30

Cape Town and Joburg host The Masked Vamprye Ball

Balkonlogy presentsThe Masked Vamprye Ball-1819 featuring Noze, will be a night of gothic elegance evoking dark romanticism and a gothic interpretation of beauty, held at The Old Biscuit Mill, Cape Town on 7 September and Carfax and The Street, Joburg on 8 September, 2012. 3 Sep 2012 14:44