STIRRED NOT SHAKEN’s only message seems to be that even when objectively bad things happen to upper-middle-class South African women, they’ll cry a bit, open an expensive bottle of wine, reminisce about the good times on holiday in Paris, and then… be fine.

Louis Viljoen succeeds in balancing thematic diversity with a distinctive style, so that while his work is as unique as his fingerprints, it is never predictable.

The moving new drama, YOU SHOULD GO IN, is a tender play that unpacks deeply human emotions rooted in broken bonds.

A profound and prophetic lament on the human condition in the age of the machine, big data and the climate catastrophe.

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

Nixon’s DRACULA is so utterly seductive in its perfect melding of horror and romance. It’s a triumph.

The Zabalaza Theatre Festival is a celebration of identity, community, creativity and resilience through inspiring theatre and dynamic storytelling.

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK provided an entertaining hour or so to a very appreciative audience.

It’s not Christmas yet, but Cape Town has already received its gift: Cape Ballet Africa’s magical production of THE NUTCRACKER.

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.

What a coup for the Maynardville Open-Air Festival to have brought these internationally renowned musicians to a SA audience for one night.

Steven Stead and the actors have truly managed to embrace the humour in Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT.

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.

An absolutely exquisite night under the stars at Maynardville Open-Air Festival with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra - a jazzy delight!

TOUCHÉ is a seamless fusion of song, dance and aerial spectacle, interwoven with Vanessa Harris’ direct, conspiratorial dialogue.

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.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND surprises & confuses in equal parts. It’s lovely seeing Cape Town City Ballet play in the realm of non-classical ballet.

Marc Lottering’s latest character to get her own musical, Colleen the Cashier, is currently jiving up a vibe at the Baxter Theatre.

Butoh bursts on to the stage as if through a dense, impenetrable forest; indeed, undefinability is a characteristic of the style.

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.