David Kramer brings Ver in die wêreld Kittie to new theatre complex, Die Blik[Terry Levin] David Kramer brings Ver in die wêreld Kittie to new venue, Blik Theatre complex in Cape Town... | |
Finding the Light in the spirit of Ubuntu[Evan-Lee Courie] At a time when the arts are critically underfunded globally, particularly in developing countries, Finding the Light – An evening of Musical Theatre Super Stars! was born and will make its debut at the Artscape Opera House from 17–21 April 2024 in support of the Kolisi Foundation... | |
Theatre review: Every Brilliant Thing destigmatizes mental illnesses[Aa-isha Hassiem] Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a main character who navigates the uncertainty and weight of having a parent who suffers from a mental illness... | |
A day with the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of MusicImage by Aa-isha Hassiem | |
Theater review: Orphans directed by Christo Davids[Aa-isha Hassiem] Christo Davids brings Orphans to the local stage and addresses important, relevant issues in a South African context... | |
Set in Motion shines a light on living with purpose[Debbie Hathway] Figure of 8 Dance Collective, helmed by co-founders Grant van Ster and Shaun Oelf, premiered Set in Motion at The Baxter Golden Arrow Studio and explores the quandaries that often prevent us from realising our full potential, living life to the fullest, fulfilling a dream, or listening to our inner voice... | |
Jonathan Roxmouth's "Key Change - My Favourite Pianists" is not to be missed[Debbie Hathway] Debbie Hathway reviews Jonathan Roxmouth's "Key Change - My Favourite Pianists" currently taking place on stage at Pieter Toerien's Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town... | |
Johaar Mosaval honoured at Artscape Opera[Debbie Hathway] Every once in a while, a theatre production comes along that blows expectations out of the water - for artists and audience alike. In this case, it was Dreaming Dance in District Six - the Johaar Mosaval Story... | |
When the (ballet) shoe fits...[Debbie Hathway] Dance fans who love a good fairytale will enjoy Cape Town City Ballet's production of Cinderella at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town until 19 February 2023... | |
Karatara: Processing the tragic Knysna fires one step at a timeImage by Lindsey Appolis: Karatara deals with the tragedy of the Knysna fires | |
Triple bill conveys Japanese philosophy of purpose, happiness and peaceImage by Joan Ward: Falling Angels | |
Cape Town City Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to lifeImage by Kim Stevens: Romeo and Juliet | |
Paul du Toit chats new play The Unlikely Secret Agent - on at The Drama Factory[Daniel Dercksen] The Unlikely Secret Agent will be staged at The Drama Factory in Somerset West, Cape Town from 10 to 20 June 2021. Daniel Dercksen chats to writer, actor and director Paul du Toit. | |
Q&A with Kiss of the Spider Woman director, Sylvaine Strike and cast[Daniel Dercksen] Celebrating the return to live theatre in South Africa, Marcel Puig's extraordinary play Kiss of the Spider Woman, directed by the multi-award-winning Sylvaine Strike, is on at The Baxter Golden's Arrow Studio in Cape Town from 5 to 19 June 2021. Due to new Covid-19 restrictions this play has now been postponed. | |
Artscape celebrates 50 years: Q&A with CEO Marlene le Roux[Ruth Cooper] The Artscape Theatre in Cape Town will mark 50 years since it was established with events that will be held throughout the year. We got in touch with Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux to chat about this major milestone, the theatre's evolution and how the arts are combatting the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. | |
In Review: Baxter Theatre reopens with 'Baxter Back on Stage' with Gregory Maqoma and Zolani Mahola[Debbie Hathway] The Baxter Theatre reopens after the Covid-19 lockdown with 'Baxter Back on Stage', a production featuring choreographer, dancer and director Gregory Maqoma and singer Zolani Mahola from Freshlyground fame... | |
Cyberspace is alive with the sound of music with more free opera streamings from the Met Opera[Daniel Dercksen] Catch these free music and opera streamings from the Met Opera this weekend... | |
Warm up your winter blues with free opera, ballet and theatre streamings[Daniel Dercksen] Here are some free opera, ballet and theatre streamings you can catch during these wintery lockdown times... | |
Theatre, opera and musical streamings to watch this weekend[Daniel Dercksen] There's an abundance of live theatre, opera and musical streamings that you can watch in the comfort of your home... | |
Free ballet, opera and theatre screenings you can catch online[Daniel Dercksen] Here's a list of free online ballet, opera and theatre screenings you can stream while you continue social distancing during the Level 3 lockdown... |