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SPOTLIGHT: Mia Coomber, living ballet dreams with Cape Ballet Africa
Willowy Mia Coomber, one of Cape Ballet Africa's leading ballerinas, achieved what for many an aspiring young dancer is the stuff of dreams.

Beverley Brommert
Jun 74 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Lonwabo Mose steps into role of Ramfis in AIDA
On the immediate horizon is Lonwabo Mose's role in May this year in CTO's vibrant staging of AIDA, in which he is cast as the malevolent High Priest Ramfis.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
May 93 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
Apr 256 min read
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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
114 views


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
130 views


SPOTLIGHT: Guest artist Jerome Barnes takes centre stage partnering Hannah Ward in GISELLE
Guests artist Jerome Barnes takes centre stage partnering Hannah Ward in GISELLE at the Artscape.

Beverley Brommert
Mar 93 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: An enlightening perspective of TRIPTYCH, WOMEN AT WAR
A conversation with Fred Abrahamse and Marcel Meyer, co-directors of TRIPTYCH, WOMEN AT WAR.

Beverley Brommert
Mar 53 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Jamie-Lee Money on the catharsis of creating SPIN CYCLES
Jamie-Lee Money is the type of performer we highly appreciate and admire, the type who makes theatre happen.

Barbara Loots
Feb 107 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Karvellas and Griffin share their DEAR EVAN HANSEN vision
Talking all things South African premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN with director, Greg Karvellas, and designer, Niall Griffin.

Barbara Loots
Jan 286 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Sandi Dlangalala steps into classic performance dream with MY FAIR LADY
Sandi Dlangalala, who steps into the role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the current production of MY FAIR LADY, was born to entertain.

Beverley Brommert
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Dada Masilo deals with reality at the core of existence in Salomé, part of Joburg Ballet’s SCARCITY at the Baxter
When Joburg Ballet makes its Cape Town début with SCARCITY, it show will include Salome choreographed by the highly respected Dada Masilo.

Beverley Brommert
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Kieran McGregor shares his MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON design perspective
Designer Kieran McGregor shares with us his approach to theatre and the design inspiration behind MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON.

Barbara Loots
Oct 2, 20248 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Emily Child takes A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and steps into the shoes of Blanche DuBois
The latest offering from LAMTA is A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Tennessee William’s beloved classic. It stars Emily Child.

Barbara Loots
Aug 17, 20246 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Special preview of SALT ballet impresses with polish and grace
Some impressive pas de deux & pas de trois punctuated commendable ensemble, boding well for the forthcoming ballet showcase, SALT.

Beverley Brommert
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Isenberg shares the abstract appeal of her SALT Reverie
Kirsten Isenberg shares the intricate process of creating a new ballet, Reverie, from scratch for Cape Ballet Africa’s SALT production.

Beverley Brommert
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Cara Roberts shares the magic of THE KING OF BROKEN THINGS
Barbara Loots The international award winning, THE KING OF BROKEN THINGS is an adventurous and magical excursion into the rehabilitation...

Barbara Loots
May 9, 20243 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: A glimpse into the AMADEUS experience at Theatre on the Bay
An interview with some of the cast of AMADEUS, Aidan Scott (Mozart), Lisa Tredoux (Constanza), and Mark Elderkin (Emperor Joseph II).

Barbara Loots
May 4, 20247 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Zietsman a tour de force in Slabbert's tragicomedy, ROUTRIP
After a very successful run at the 2023 Woordfees, Elzabé Zietsman, is taking the award nominated ROUTRIP to The Drama Factory and Die Boer.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Jan 13, 20244 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Brigitte Reeve-Taylor talks dance with heart as DANCERS LOVE DOGS take to Baxter stages
DANCERS LOVE DOGS are back! This time they are bringing the love for our furry friends to the Baxter Theatre.

Barbara Loots
Jul 6, 20237 min read
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SPOTLIGHT: Q&A with LAMTA's Duane Alexander about VINTAGE JUKEBOX
LAMTA opens their new dynamic dance production, VINTAGE JUKEBOX, at Theatre on the Bay on 14 June 2023. It's a celebration of roaring 20s!

Barbara Loots
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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