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Orielle Berry

The literary genius who challenged apartheid

Orielle Berry|Published 5 months ago

His brilliant career had extended to almost six decades; his paintings were exhibited in some of the world’s top galleries; and the literary and creative genius ...

Han Kang wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Orielle Berry|Published 6 months ago

The Swedish Academy lauded Han’s work for her “unique awareness of the connections between body and soul, the living and the dead”.

Ferguson has done her research for AKA book

Orielle Berry|Published 11 months ago

Colourful, controversial, naughty, sometimes salacious, sometimes simply tragic, he was indeed the master of his own destiny and Melinda Ferguson’s hot new book ...

Franschhoek Literary Festival back after two years

Orielle Berry|Published 2 years ago

After a break of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Franschhoek Literary Festival is back in a revived, re-imagined and reinvented format and happening ...

SA’s Damon Galgut scoops Booker Prize

Orielle Berry|Published 3 years ago

The announcement was made at a televised event held in London, and broadcast live to a global audience of millions by the BBC.

Holding on to hope when death haunted every breath

Orielle Berry|Published 3 years ago

His book may be harrowing for the most part but is also so heart-warming – demonstrating man’s remarkable resilience and, in his case, the incredible gift of remaining ...

Cook books are more than just collections of recipes; they are all about taste

Orielle Berry|Published 3 years ago

There's a sense of warmth and sharing even between the pages and during these tough times, that's just what we all need.

US stars in glittering tribute to dance doyenne Mignon Furman

Orielle Berry|Published 6 years ago

Principal dancers from the prestigious New York City Ballet and American Ballet will grace the stage at Artscape Theatre tonight and tomorrow night.

Celebrate with local music and love stories

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Baxter Theatre Centre?s proudly Cape Town festive season line-up is set to rock Mother City with exciting shows culminating in New Year?s Eve party.

Comical doc's medicine for surviving your forties

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Riaad Moosa answers the phone, and after a millisecond, it’s on to the laughs following the formalities of introductions.

'From Koe’siestes to Kneidlach': Tale of two cultures good, clean kosher fun

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

What’s a nice girl from the Cape Flats doing with a nice Jewish boy? It’s the subject of Chantal Stanfield’s From Koe’siestes to Kneidlach.

Hits and misses in local staging of iconic Evita musical

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

There?s no doubt the latest production of Evita at the Artscape Opera is a theatrical spectacle performed on a grand scale.

A high-octane musical Evita at Artscape

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Emma Kingston comes to the Artscape for her role as Evita after a hugely successful run in Joburg in the high-octane musical.

Festive cheer with jazz ace Rubain at the Baxter

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Cape Town-born jazz musician and producer's latest show, Cape Jazz Is Lekke!, is at the Baxter from December 11 until January 13 at 8. 15pm daily.

Heart-breaking story of child abuse in the Karoo

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

It offers a unique look at the people from the region in a script described as powerful, yet maintaining an inherent simplicity.

FOM's annual fundraiser for orchestra to light up City Hall

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Triple Grammy award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey is returning to perform, among others, the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto no 1 in A minor.

De-Apart-Hate: Multi-layered piece confronts prejudice

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

In De-Apart-Hate, Nyamza, with Aphiwe Livi, confronts prejudice in a multi-layered piece that reflects complexities of current issues in the world.

Die Reuk van Appels: Cutting to the marrow of apartheid conscription

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Gideon Lombard is the young man responsible for creating rave reviews for his solo performance in Die Reuk van Appels.

Baxter Dance Festival back to wow audiences

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

The 13th annual Baxter Dance Festival is back to wow audiences with more than 64 new pieces by 73 choreographers over a period of eight days.

Experience the magic of ‘The Alchemy of Words’

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

In today?s troubled times it?s reassuring to find that young creative folk portray optimism with a touch of melancholy in a charming and clever way.

Lights, camera, action for SCrIBE finalists

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Now celebrating its sixth year, SCrIBE is a national competition which provides the opportunity for playwrights to develop their work.

Zabalaza festival calling all theatre creatives to the stage

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

The Baxter?s Zabalaza Theatre Festival is calling for applications from theatre-makers, directors, script writers, community groups and theatre companies.

Teenage music dream now a thriving business helping others

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Self-taught piano player Trevino Isaacs, 26, is living his dream, operating two music schools where people can take their talents and passions further.

Talking points and debut titles at Open Book Festival

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Coloured identity is one of many issues that will come under the spotlight at this year?s Open Book Festival.

Enchanted Cirque a spectacle to be feasted on

Orielle Berry|Published 7 years ago

Similar to the old Madame Zingara, under the big top there?ll be gourmet sustenance to fuel up audiences as they watch the acts.