New Voices celebrates fresh local theatre at Artscape

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Hidden voices will be heard while stories from the past come to life when the Artscape Theatre showcases this year?s New Voices programme.

Cinderella-based opera hits all the right notes

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If you are still in the Dark Ages and think opera is only about gods and Ancient Egyptians, wait till you hear about Rossini?s Opera La Cenerentola.

Skyjack soar on a jazz journey

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MUSIC lovers take note - the Skyjack ensemble will soon to be in Cape Town, wrapping up their national tour and launching a debut CD with three upcoming performances. ...

Ultimate battle of the wands hosted in Milnerton

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ELEVEN provincial teen wizards will be locked in the ultimate battle of the wands when the 2016 Western Cape Junior Magician Championships is hosted at Milnerton ...

Movies and a circus on show

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SPRING is in the air at the Alliance Francaise du Cap at 155 Loop Street. Robert Nzaou’s exhibition of photographs, Obsession, is intended as a celebration of the ...

Experience engineer’s customized art first-hand

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ENGINEER turned-artist, Campbell Lak is showcasing his debut work at the Art De Sade Gallery until ...

World music artist @ Rockwell

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ARGENTINIAN-BORN singer, composer and keyboard player Muriel Marco is set to dazzle audiences with a much-anticipated musical showcase on Saturday at The Theatre ...

M-Net to screen exclusive Oscar interview

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M-NET and SuperSport have secured the rights to screen the much talked-about ITV documentary Oscar Pistorius: The Interview, featuring the former Paralympic athlete’s ...

‘1976/360’ exhibition intersects with iconic imagery

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TO MARK the 40 year anniversary of the June 16 student uprisings, ...

‘A Thousand Shepherds’ for arts fest

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THE contemporary classical Cape Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Debbie Turner, celebrates its 21st anniversary this year.

Range of kids activities at Waterfront

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CHILDREN can take advantage of a range of activities at the V&A Waterfront this winter. The locale is determined not to let rain end play, and a full line-up of ...

‘Tall Tales by Madmen’

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WHAT happens when a mad sea-captain, a delusional knight and a legendary lover share a stage? Bass baritone Rudolph Maré and pianist Willem Luitingh hope to answer ...

‘In Wag Van’ explores fear of death

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IN addition to The Theatre Arts Admin Collective production of My Children! My Africa! this past weekend, the next ...

‘Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth’

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ARTSCAPE is set to present the much anticipated Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth: Musical Reflections on the Youth of ‘76 as part of the Artscape Youth Month celebrations, ...

Lunch hour concerts highlight young talent during Youth Month

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ARTSCAPE Theatre launches a jam-packed Youth Month programme with the first of their new Artscape Lunch Hour Concerts today. Starting at 1pm, the first free concert ...

Strong African aesthetic at ‘Graphica’

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FOLLOWING on the Monstera Deliciosa show by Porky Hefer, Southern Guild now brings a group exhibition of tantalising designs to its Cape Town gallery. Graphica introduces ...

Ukulele, cello to spur on Zip Zap artistes

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THE Zip Zap Circus School and indie pop act Al Bairre are set to perform together for two nights on June 10 and 11 at the Zip Zap Dome from 6pm. Zip Zap’s intricately ...

Annual dance fest calls for applications

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FOLLOWING the success of the Baxter Dance Festival last year, where close to 80 choreographers participated, the organisers are now calling for applications ...

Hood set for Indie Karoo Film Festival

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The Indie Karoo Film Festival has announced the official selection for their 2016 event, which will be screened in the Karoo from July 1 to 3 in Prince Albert.

New ‘Young Diva’ talent wanted

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ON Saturday June 4, 11 and 18 the Amphitheatre stage at the V&A Waterfront will be hosting an exciting new talent search, titled the Divas Unite Young Divas Singing ...

All smiles at ‘Hope with Laughter’

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WITH so much suffering and negativity in the world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and feel completely helpless.

Exquisite works at chamber fest

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THE music programmes of the 13th Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival’s(SICMF) 10 evening concerts have been announced. Music lovers will have the opportunity ...

DJ hooks up with Frequaliza act

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BLUES and jazz guitarist Elton Goslett will accompany electro swing and blues DJ JP Silver at The Swing Café Variety Show at Café Ganesh in Observatory next Wednesday. ...