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SCENE IT: Sinister, sharply witty MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN, an engrossing masterpiece
The dark content of the sharply witty MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN is arresting - a work of eloquence, black humour, and suspense.

Beverley Brommert
19 hours ago2 min read
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PRESS: The Masque proudly presents Shakespeare’s classic tragedy HAMLET in a fresh new production
A fresh new take on HAMLET at the Masque Theatre. The play explores how we stay true to ourselves in a world of fame, celebrity and social media where appearance often eclipses reality.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
1 day ago2 min read
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PRESS: MESSY to debut at Theatre Arts
MESSY is a cumming-of-age play for the horny & unsatisfied. This piece investigates the various ways in which modern dating culture, internalised misogyny, and sex work can impact our relationships and views on sex.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
1 day ago2 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Jenny Stead on luck, vulnerability, and the dark and twisted MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN
"The idea of getting the chance to spit out the words that Louis Viljoen has written is too good to pass on; it's all overwhelmingly exciting, and it doesn’t get better than that. I still pinch myself at the wild, beautiful ride of it all. I’m a lucky lady." - Jenny Stead, MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN.

Maria Kearns
1 day ago6 min read
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SCENE IT: ISIDLAMLILO/THE FIRE EATER is a human-interest story that beguiles with truth and resilience
Once the theatre darkens there is no ignoring Mpume Mthombeni. Her performance in ISIDLAMLILO/THE FIRE EATER is engaging and engrossing.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 144 min read
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SCENE IT: BLACK COFFEE, a bit of a cold brew
There are elements to appreciate, but any enjoyment of BLACK COFFEE may require looking past the sartorial confusion and wandering accents.

Maria Kearns
Apr 113 min read
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PRESS: The 2025 Standard Bank Young Artists are game changers
This year’s Standard Bank Young Artists embody experimentation, explosive creative dynamism and a sense of purpose.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 114 min read
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SCENE IT: DARWIN, A CURIOUS MIND engages the mind, warms the heart
DARWIN, A CURIOUS MIND allows one to sit back and be submerged gently by a refreshing stream of information and entertainment that engages.

Marina Griebenow
Apr 115 min read
435 views


SPOTLIGHT: ACT ONE at Theatre on the Bay is a class act
The beautifully located ACT ONE is an excellent option for a pre-show meal, conveniently located upstairs at Theatre on the Bay.

Maria Kearns
Apr 103 min read
79 views


PRESS: Carlo Daniels in premiere of DIE UITWEG at Suidoosterfees
DIE UITWEG tells the story about a pedantic man who tries to maintain order in his social life and at work.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 92 min read
32 views


PRESS: Cape Town Opera presents a bold reimagining of Verdi’s AIDA at Artscape in May
Cape Town Opera presents a bold, African futuristic reimagining of this iconic opera, AIDA.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 92 min read
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PRESS: Celebrated SA comedian Kurt Schoonraad brings the laughs this May with his new show, FUNNY SIDE UP
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud experience as one of SA’s most recognizable comedians, Kurt Schoonraad, takes to the Baxter stage this May!

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 93 min read
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PRESS: Soprano Khayakazi Madlala joins Cape Town Opera’s Judith Neilson Young Artist programme
In exciting news in the opera world, South African soprano Khayakazi Madlala has joined Cape Town Opera (CTO) as a Judith Neilson Young Arti

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 82 min read
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PRESS: Africa’s largest illusion show, MAJIKA, brings magic, wonder and mind-blowing stunts to the Artscape stage
Get ready to be spellbound as Africa’s largest illusion show, MAJIKA, takes centre stage in a groundbreaking spectacle of magic and wonder!

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 82 min read
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PRESS: Provocative THE ZOO STORY at Theatre Arts for a limited run
Mpact Productions proudly presents THE ZOO STORY, at Theatre Arts from 10 to 13 April 2025.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 81 min read
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PRESS: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 at The Baxter in April, with Bianca Amato and Zane Meas
The highly anticipated A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 at the Baxter in April.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 13 min read
48 views


PRESS: Immersive Theatre experience FREE FALL exposes the dark realities of nightlife
Step into the raw & electrifying world of FREE FALL, an immersive dance-theatre production that plunges audiences into seductive club chaos.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 312 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: ‘Poirot’ and Brommert meet for high tea (or BLACK COFFEE) at the Mount Nelson
A mellow conversation with an actor impersonating the iconic detective Hercule Poirot fits with the gracious ambience of the Mount Nelson.

Beverley Brommert
Mar 314 min read
127 views


SCENE IT: Masterful, striking KAFKA’S APE an invitation to heart-wrenching compassion
KAFKA’S APE is memorable, good theatre that entertains, disconcerts, touches the heart or stimulates the mind.

Beverley Brommert
Mar 283 min read
38 views


SCENE IT: Mesmerising ballet BREATHWORDS at Artscape
Impressive ballet offering BREATHWORDS now onstage at the Artscape Theatre for a very short run until 27 March 2025.

Barbara Loots
Mar 262 min read
96 views
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