Sean Bovim’s Private Presley returns to the Mother City

14 May, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bovim

Due to unprecedented public demand, Bovim Ballet is proud to announce a second Cape Town season of Sean Bovim's new Rock-'n-Roll Ballet, Private Presley, taking place at Baxter Theatre for a strictly limited season from 4th – 15th June 2013. Sean Bovim's new Ballet pays tribute to the King. Featuring over 30 of Elvis Presley's hit songs, audiences can expect a kaleidoscope of timeless classics set to nostalgic, hip-swaying choreography. Bovim Ballet's multi-talented dancers are back to entertain people of all ages, and Bovim's signature choreography will continue to thrill, move and captivate you. Audiences can look forward to numbers like Always on my mind, Return to Sender, Suspicious Minds, Jailhouse Rock, Blue Moon,                  

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Long Street Nights – theatre at the Baxter

9 May, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The cast and director of Long Street Nights, pic by Fahiem Stellenboom

Long Street Nights, directed by Nicky Rebelo, weaves together six South Africans and their stories, with a dynamic young cast at the Baxter this May. Long Street, Cape Town, after midnight. No boundaries exist, and anything can happen. It’s a place rich in history, where dreams can come true or be brutally shattered. This is theatre based on reality - raw, dangerous and alive. In the tradition of theatre legend Barney Simon, Long Street Nights, directed by Nicky Rebelo, and set in the heart of Cape Town’s vibrant party district, premieres at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio from 8 May to 1 June 2013 at 7pm nightly except on 18 May at 8pm and 30 May to 1 June at 6pm with a matinee performance on Thursday May 16 at                  

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John Cleese Live at the CTICC

27 March, 2013 by Leave a Comment
John Cleese

When John Cleese came to South Africa in 2011, nothing special happened. An old-looking, tall Englishman took to the stage wearing sensible clothes and sensible shoes. This is not what they call comic genius. When the man spoke, however, the pieces that make up a comic legend became evident and each and every person in the theatre felt lucky to have been in his presence. If you missed this experience, you have the chance to see John Cleese Live later this year on the 18th and 19th of June 2013 at the C T I C C in Cape Town. John Cleese’s story in show business is remarkable. He was there at the tail end of radio comedy and then became part of Monty Python, arguably the most influential comedy team in television history.                  

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Richard O’Brien’s – The Rocky Horror Show

3 March, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rocky Horror

Don’t say we didn’t warn you… This year the iconic Rocky Horror celebrates its 40th Birthday and The Fugard Theatre have proudly announced their winter musical production as this awesome cult classic! Opening on the 9th of July 2013, prepare to rock along to all of your favourite tunes, including “Time Warp”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”,  “Dammit, Janet!”, “Sweet Transvestite”  and   “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me”. The musical follows the rather disturbing story of newlywed virgins Brad and Janet, who find all sorts of shenanigans afoot after they find themselves stranded at Dr. Frank N. Furter’s mansion, a transvestite from the galaxy of Transylvania. Prepare to dress as your                  

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The Madame is back!

22 January, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Madame Zingara

Word has it that whimsical woman with her gypsy crew are back in town for yet another show-stopping performance – yip that’s right folks, Madame Zingara is back in Cape Town, continuing to wow audiences with their new and unique Miracle Tour. As with previous tours only the very best in local and international talent has been sourced – keeping the show fresh and full of magical wonder. New guest performers include masters of the ancient Icarian games from Asia, the mesmerising triple strength act from Fort Lauderdale and, a first for South Africa, The Grouchos from Spain and Argentina Conceptualised in 2007, The Theatre of Dreams has become an icon of South African performance art. Housed within one of the last mirror tents                  

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Kalahari Karoo Blues

10 January, 2013 by 1 Comment
david-kramer kalahari karoo blues

Iconic David Kramer conjures up fond imagery of a Castrol-Can turned guitar with his foot tapping tunes. We all remember his association with Volkswagen South Africa, when they contracted his idiosyncratic South African image to their microbus-kombi. Since then David has produced some top-class musical theatre productions including the tongue-in-cheek Breyani and more recently his collaboration with Taliep Pietersen in the hit stage production that traveled South Africa - “Kat and the Kings” Once again the legend returns to entertain us with his latest musical ensemble - Kalahari Karoo Blues. Capetonians are in for a treat with an exclusive concert where David Kramer brings together eccentric musicians from the far corners of                  

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Jaaa Boet! We are back…

17 October, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Boet n swaer come to Cape Town 2012

Eastern Cape farmers, Alan Weyer and Brian Mullins aka "Boet n Swaer" discovered their comic talent while turning chops on the braai and slugging back a klippies and Coke. Hailed as "master exponents of the oral traditions of Lower Albany" the hilariously funny, politically incorrect, sexist comedy is headed to the Western Cape after 5 years of hysteria drought. Boet n Swaer saw 11 sold out shows at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, as well as various other festivals around South Africa and received raving reviews from their international audiences from their shows in Tanzania, the United Kingdom and Australia. Boet n Swaer are headed to Cape Town for 3 nights only on the 18th, 19th and 20th of October and are performing                  

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ImproGuise TheatreSports

3 September, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Improguise Cape Town

Improvisation must be the most difficult form of drama, having the talent to perform without any preparation and still make everyone laugh - you need to be damn talented! ImproGuise - Cape Town’s oldest improv team has been delighting audiences by playing TheatreSports for 20 years. ImproGuise, is the comedy show where everything is made up on the spot and the audience provides the suggestions as to what they would like to see. It is absurd improvised brilliance like "Whose line is it anyway?" The TheatreSports and improv shows are made up as they go, always different, based on suggestions from the audience, and always bring the magic of live theatre right onto the stage. You could see a period drama set in a nuclear power                  

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Imperial Russian Ballet bedazzles Baxter

2 July, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Baxter Theatre presents The Imperial Russian Ballet

The Baxter Theatre is renowned for presenting some of our country’s finest theatre, opera and dance. In their own words, they try to “reflect the cultures of all the people of South Africa on our stages and in our foyers and galleries”, which they certainly do! This vibrant and interactive hub is proud to present the return of the Imperial Russian Ballet to the fairest Cape. The Imperial Russian Ballet, founded in 1994 by the legendary ballerina Maija Plisetzkaya, is a company made up of international ballet stars and trained and directed by famed teachers. They have toured every continent and are well known for their innovative style of dancing. Last year, the Imperial Russian Ballet thrilled Capetonian                  

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Help get Fugard’s Statements to the 2012 Edinburgh Festival

19 June, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Athol Fugards Statements

2012 marks the year of the legendary Athol Fugard’s 80th birthday, the playwright who has brought us amazing, edgy, protest theatre for close on 55 years. Kim Kerfoot directed his Statements After An Arrest Under the Immorality Act, which was described by Mr. Fugard himself as the best production of his work directed by someone other than himself. Statements then moved on and played to a four-week sell-out run at the Fugard theatre. This remarkable piece of theatre - still relevant, still contentious has now been invited to be part of the international Edinburgh Festival. This is where you come in... Join 6 on Spin for a gorgeous, decadent evening - with the “eat.drink.talk.read.think” philosophy, for a swanky                  

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