The contemporary classical Cape Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Debbie Turner, celebrates its 21st anniversary this year by presenting five performances at the Artscape Theatre from March 18 to 20.
The season, sponsored principally by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NDTLF) features the African première of Spanish/British choreographer, José Agudo’s acclaimed work, A Thousand Shepherds. Continue reading
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A monster hip-hop double bill is set to electrify Jo’burg and Durban when record-breaking South African hip-hop superstar, Cassper Nyovest, opens for American rap heavyweight, Nicki Minaj, on her Pinkprint Tour, promoters Airey Scott have confirmed. Continue reading
Opening at the Fugard Theatre tonight is The Kingmakers, which runs at the Cape Town venue from February 23 to March 19. Continue reading
On February 11, 1966 District Six was declared a white group area. Over 60,000 people were relocated. A way of life was destroyed. Fifty years have passed and today hardly anything remains of what was once a thriving, densely populated, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural community.
The Fugard Theatre, located in District Six, is currently paying homage to what was once District Six – the place and its people – until May 22 in the show District Six – Kanala. Continue reading
On Sunday, February 28, the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town will be screening the Bolshoi Ballet’s Spartacus as part of the Fugard Bioscope World Arts Season. The screening takes place at 11 am. Continue reading
STEPHEN Sondheim’s iconic musical, Sweeney Todd, opens at the Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town on February 19 following a hugely successful run in Johannesburg.
Presented by Pieter Toerien and KickstArt Theatre Company, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street until April 9. Continue reading
Zoleka Helesi, Janice Honeyman, Marty Kintu in Bangalory’s Back. Photo: Andrew Brown
Acclaimed director Janice Honeyman returns to the stage in her production of Bangalory’s Back this festive season at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, from December 9 to January 9 at 10 am and 12 noon, Tuesdays to Saturdays.
This charming and delightful show – ideally suited for children aged five to 12 – promises to be a highlight on the Cape Town theatre calendar this festive season. Continue reading
Mikkie-dene le Roux in Grounded. Photo: Lex Philotheou
The Mechanicals present George Brant’s award-winning one-hander Grounded, directed by Christopher Weare and starring Mikkie-dene le Roux, at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, until November 28 at 8.15 pm nightly with matinees on Saturdays at 5.30 pm. Continue reading
Irma Stern’s Congo Natives
The Irma Stern exhibition, Brushing Up on Stern, comes to a close at the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town on Sunday, November 1. Continue reading
Don’t miss David Kramer’s new musical, Orpheus in Africa, which is being staged aat the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town. The show’s world premiere limited season was sold out earlier this year. Continue reading
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