‘Rigoletto’ with cellphones
Award-winning director Marthinus Basson launches the Cape Town Opera 2017 season with a contemporary staging of Verdi’s Rigoletto that places themes of power, money, corruption, abuse, misogyny and prejudice in an African context.
Down in the Elgin Valley where no one hears your screams
Thanks to the Cape Canopy Tours you can set your inner monkey free or almost cry in fear, writes Dawn Kennedy.
Taking the leap from ballet to opera
A CALORIE- laden chocolate tart, missing one single bite, sits on the desk in front of Canadian choreographer Joshua Beamish. Not the usual dancers’ diet, I observe. Beamish agrees but says that he just fancied somet
The joys of playing pool
MY partner, Tom and I are playing pool against a couple of crusties – a nickname for England's mud stained travellers.
Pack your bathing costume, head for Citrusdal
Winter is the best time to wallow in the mineral-rich pools of The Baths in Citrusdal, writes Dawn Kennedy.
Refreshing Citrusdal hot springs
Rejuvenate with a visit to the natural hot springs in Citrusdal. Winter is the best time to wallow in the mineral-rich pools.
Pokémon: gotta catch ‘em all
Across the globe gamers are venturing out into their cities to find Pokémon. All you need is a compatible phone, comfy shoes and a sense of adventure.
Charming village, but blink and you’ll miss it
Head over Helshoogte and stop in at the picturesque village of Pniel, where everyone has a story to tell and a smile to share.
Complexities of playing ancient game Go
BENT studiously over a board, thoughtfully moving pebble-like pieces, two guys are engaged in a 5 000 year old activity.
Swimming dragon: martial art to hone body
IT IS a well known aphorism that when the pupil is ready, the master will appear.
Wonderful initiative trains young voices
I’M GOING to the Masiphatisani Primary School, in Vredenburg, to watch the start of the Opera Amabali Ethu outreach programme.
Don’t miss Stellenbosch street soirée
Twice a month until the end of March, Stellenbosch is transformed into a jostling hub of wine, music and food.
Cycads: a living collection
LOUISE HECKL is nervous. She is auctioning her 35 year old 200 plant collection.
Don’t miss Stellenbosch street soirée
Twice a month until the end of March Drostdy Street in Stellenbosch is transformed into a jostling hub of wine, music and food, writes Dawn Kennedy.
5 must-try activities to experience
After a year of exploring the weird and wonderful, here are five must-try activities for you to experience in 2016.
5 must-try activities to experience in 2016
After a year of exploring the weird, wonderful and innovative, here are five must-try activities for you to experience in 2016.
Birds of a feather
On my stoep, as the sun softened, a flock of birds circled, as though of one mind, in a wide arc above my roof, their beating wings making a soothing sound like a sheet ruffled by the wind, before they swooped into a near
Uncorked in Franschhoek
There is lots to experience and taste at the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival each year, writes Dawn Kennedy.
Uncorked: visit estates and meet the winemakers
TAKE a breathtakingly beautiful valley, combine it with the opportunity to taste new releases from world class wine estates and you have an unrivalled opportunity for pleasure.
Waterfront Boktown: awesome experience
Despite their loss against Japan last week, you can still support the Springboks on the big screen at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, writes Dawn Kennedy.
Eclectic catalogue of a Shifty rebel
Every now and again I’m made aware that only coming to this country in 1994 has given me a very skewed view of South Africa, akin to dating a reformed drug addict and knowing nothing of the ravages caused during thei
Getting on board
Roll a dice, pick a card and explore a world of exciting games beyond old favourites Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit at The Big Box Cafe.
Alma Martha gallery a boost to up-and-comers
Juliana Irene Smith felt a mild headache, a remnant from the night before’s Art Throb party, as she stepped into Albert Road’s not-for-profit Alma Martha gallery on Saturday morning, in time to open for the Bis
Magic and minerals
A visit to the village of Philadelphia turns into a personal odyssey for Dawn Kennedy.
Sounds of silence
Put on your headphones and party the night away without the thumping bass waking the neighbours.