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SCENE IT: Leah Mari shines bright as Vivian in PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL
The romantic comedy musical promises to dazzle, with amazing vocals, warmth and humour. So, go step back into the late ’80s Hollywood to relive a cherished love stories with PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL
Barbara Loots
5 days ago5 min read
SCENE IT: Visceral DRACULA delights with dark ballet allure
Nixon’s DRACULA is so utterly seductive in its perfect melding of horror and romance. It’s a triumph.
Barbara Loots
Mar 173 min read
SCENE IT: ZABALAZA, a Joyous Struggle for the Arts
The Zabalaza Theatre Festival is a celebration of identity, community, creativity and resilience through inspiring theatre and dynamic storytelling.
Maria Kearns
Mar 173 min read
SCENE IT: Cape Town Favourites Sing THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK provided an entertaining hour or so to a very appreciative audience.
Maria Kearns
Mar 12 min read
SCENE IT: Cape Ballet Africa’s THE NUTCRACKER, tradition with a twist
It’s not Christmas yet, but Cape Town has already received its gift: Cape Ballet Africa’s magical production of THE NUTCRACKER.
Marina Griebenow
Feb 284 min read
SCENE IT: Cape Town Opera’s Gershwin Recital Paves a Stairway to Paradise
You don’t always need a clever script and slick transitions to put on a proper show; sometimes, all that’s required is a programme filled with uninterrupted divine music. Give the people a Gershwin recital and they will come.
Maria Kearns
Feb 234 min read
SCENE IT: Bach, Beatles, and the Rest of the Alphabet According to the Charl du Plessis Trio at Maynardville
What a coup for the Maynardville Open-Air Festival to have brought these internationally renowned musicians to a SA audience for one night.
Maria Kearns
Feb 142 min read
SCENE IT: TWELFTH NIGHT unleashes a very midsummer madness
Steven Stead and the actors have truly managed to embrace the humour in Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT.
Maria Kearns
Feb 73 min read
SCENE IT: Fiona Ramsay gives volcanic performance as Callas in THE OPERA SINGER at the Baxter Theatre
Fiona Ramsay's coruscating portrayal of operatic legend Callas is as vivid as the scarlet drapery of her diva's costume. She gives a volcanic performance in THE OPERA SINGER at the Baxter Theatre.
Beverley Brommert
Jan 272 min read
SCENE IT: Magical, jazzy Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra delights at Maynardville
An absolutely exquisite night under the stars at Maynardville Open-Air Festival with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra - a jazzy delight!
Barbara Loots
Jan 171 min read
SCENE IT: TOUCHÉ, Vanessa Harris, and the Art of the Exit
TOUCHÉ is a seamless fusion of song, dance and aerial spectacle, interwoven with Vanessa Harris’ direct, conspiratorial dialogue.
Marina Griebenow
Dec 28, 20255 min read
SCENE IT: Beloved CATS a rather meowvellous way to kick off the festive season
For those who already love CATS, it's return to South African stages will be like catnip. This staging is sleek and the musical numbers as impressive as always. I’m betting that those humans who worship our feline friends both at home and on social media will absolutely delight in this offering: It’s a rather meowvellous musical way to kick off the festive season.
Barbara Loots
Dec 17, 20254 min read
SCENE IT: CTCB’s ballet-lite staging of ALICE IN WONDERLAND an absurdist pantomime take on Carroll’s classic
ALICE IN WONDERLAND surprises & confuses in equal parts. It’s lovely seeing Cape Town City Ballet play in the realm of non-classical ballet.
Barbara Loots
Dec 14, 20254 min read
SCENE IT: A musical romp with COLLEEN to chase the end-of-year blues away
Marc Lottering’s latest character to get her own musical, Colleen the Cashier, is currently jiving up a vibe at the Baxter Theatre.
Barbara Loots
Dec 14, 20254 min read
SCENE IT: The dance of darkness obscures boundaries in Cape Town with 1-2-3 AS ONE
Butoh bursts on to the stage as if through a dense, impenetrable forest; indeed, undefinability is a characteristic of the style.
Maria Kearns
Dec 6, 20252 min read
SCENE IT: Ethereal GISELLE speaks of timeless romance in CBA’s exquisite offering
The ethereal elegance of GISELLE sweeps you along and amidst the all-round beautiful ballet performances you almost forget that this tale sees a heart-broken peasant forgive all from the grave.
Barbara Loots
Nov 17, 20254 min read
SCENE IT: Revitalised and vibrant JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Theatre on the Bay breathes new life into a well-worn musical classic
The creative team have breathe new life into a show that has over the years become a bit stale… the end result is a vibrant delight!
Barbara Loots
Nov 11, 20254 min read
SCENE IT: Darkness entertains and enlightens in shrewd social satire THE VULGARIANS
Shrewd social satire is cunningly blended with psychological insight (add humorous voyeurism for good measure) in THE VULGARIANS.
Beverley Brommert
Nov 8, 20252 min read
SCENE IT: Heartbreaking DIE EEN WAT BLY / THE ONE WHO STAYS opens a window to an often frought relationship
DIE EEN WAT BLY / THE ONE WHO STAYS presents a masterclass in ensemble storytelling and is a joy to experience.
Maria Kearns
Nov 1, 20252 min read
SCENE IT: Kramer’s revamped ORPHEUS MCADOO at the Artscape is a soulful musical experience
Kramer’s musical ORPHEUS MCADOO is doing a return run at the Artscape Theatre to the joyful applause of thoroughly entertained audiences.
Barbara Loots
Oct 28, 20253 min read
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