New Voices celebrates fresh local theatre at Artscape
Hidden voices will be heard while stories from the past come to life when the Artscape Theatre showcases this year?s New Voices programme.
Cape collective's celebration to celebrate #HeritageMonth
A powerful line-up of comedy, poetry, dazzling dance and an incredible array of musical performances will be on show in The Big Bash.
Cinderella-based opera hits all the right notes
If you are still in the Dark Ages and think opera is only about gods and Ancient Egyptians, wait till you hear about Rossini?s Opera La Cenerentola.
Artscape hosts free Xmas theatre productions
Free performances will be staged on the piazza for the patrons’ delight prior to the scheduled theatre productions
Skyjack soar on a jazz journey
MUSIC lovers take note - the Skyjack ensemble will soon to be in Cape Town, wrapping up their national tour and launching a debut CD with three upcoming performances.
The Crypt’s new grand piano a drawcard
A JAZZ pianist will lead a dinner concert at The Crypt to launch the venue’s new Kawai Grand Piano. This week sees Jason Reolon appear. Reolon, who is one of the country’s finest talents, never fails to move,
Ultimate battle of the wands hosted in Milnerton
ELEVEN provincial teen wizards will be locked in the ultimate battle of the wands when the 2016 Western Cape Junior Magician Championships is hosted at Milnerton High School on Sunday, September 18.
Movies and a circus on show
SPRING is in the air at the Alliance Francaise du Cap at 155 Loop Street. Robert Nzaou’s exhibition of photographs, Obsession, is intended as a celebration of the beauty and strength of natural beauty. ̶
Experience engineer’s customized art first-hand
ENGINEER turned-artist, Campbell Lak is showcasing his debut work at the Art De Sade Gallery until August 25. Entitled New Concepts, the artwork aims to transcend technology and art with customised pieces, oil pa
World music artist @ Rockwell
ARGENTINIAN-BORN singer, composer and keyboard player Muriel Marco is set to dazzle audiences with a much-anticipated musical showcase on Saturday at The Theatre @ The Rockwell.
M-Net to screen exclusive Oscar interview
M-NET and SuperSport have secured the rights to screen the much talked-about ITV documentary Oscar Pistorius: The Interview, featuring the former Paralympic athlete’s first television interview since the eve
‘1976/360’ exhibition intersects with iconic imagery
TO MARK the 40 year anniversary of the June 16 student uprisings, the Centre for African Studies Gallery at UCT is hosting an exhibition titled 1976/360 on June 15.
‘A Thousand Shepherds’ for arts fest
THE contemporary classical Cape Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Debbie Turner, celebrates its 21st anniversary this year.
Dream team for ‘Inconvenience of Wings’
LARA FOOT has assembled a stellar cast and creative team of theatre blue bloods for her much-anticipated production, The Inconvenience of Wings, starring Andrew Buckland, Mncedisi Shabangu and Jennifer Steyn.
Range of kids activities at Waterfront
CHILDREN can take advantage of a range of activities at the V&A Waterfront this winter. The locale is determined not to let rain end play, and a full line-up of activities have been planned to keep children busy.
‘Tall Tales by Madmen’
WHAT happens when a mad sea-captain, a delusional knight and a legendary lover share a stage? Bass baritone Rudolph Maré and pianist Willem Luitingh hope to answer this question in melodious fashion. Erin Hall is the
‘In Wag Van’ explores fear of death
IN addition to The Theatre Arts Admin Collective production of My Children! My Africa! this past weekend, the next of two works created by the first two winners of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s Emergi
‘Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth’
ARTSCAPE is set to present the much anticipated Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth: Musical Reflections on the Youth of ‘76 as part of the Artscape Youth Month celebrations, at the Artscape Opera House o
Lunch hour concerts highlight young talent during Youth Month
ARTSCAPE Theatre launches a jam-packed Youth Month programme with the first of their new Artscape Lunch Hour Concerts today. Starting at 1pm, the first free concert is in association with the Cape Town Philharmonic Ochestra and kicks off in the Chandelier Foyer where young musicians from the Masidlale strings and woodwinds projects will perform.
Strong African aesthetic at ‘Graphica’
FOLLOWING on the Monstera Deliciosa show by Porky Hefer, Southern Guild now brings a group exhibition of tantalising designs to its Cape Town gallery. Graphica introduces some collectible design pieces no
Ukulele, cello to spur on Zip Zap artistes
THE Zip Zap Circus School and indie pop act Al Bairre are set to perform together for two nights on June 10 and 11 at the Zip Zap Dome from 6pm. Zip Zap’s intricately timed choreography of high-flying circus acts wil
Annual dance fest calls for applications
FOLLOWING the success of the Baxter Dance Festival last year, where close to 80 choreographers participated, the organisers are now calling for applications for 2016 from dance studios, schools, companies, groups
Hood set for Indie Karoo Film Festival
The Indie Karoo Film Festival has announced the official selection for their 2016 event, which will be screened in the Karoo from July 1 to 3 in Prince Albert.
New ‘Young Diva’ talent wanted
ON Saturday June 4, 11 and 18 the Amphitheatre stage at the V&A Waterfront will be hosting an exciting new talent search, titled the Divas Unite Young Divas Singing Competition.
All smiles at ‘Hope with Laughter’
WITH so much suffering and negativity in the world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and feel completely helpless.