Zolani Mahola to star in her first solo theatre production
Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground fame is set to enlighten, entertain and incite audiences in her one-woman show, The One Who Sings (from the Xhosa “Lo Uculayo”) at the Baxter Theatre
Critically acclaimed Small Island to screen at Cinema Nouveau
Showing at Cinema Nouveau in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town and at Gateway Commercial in KwaZulu-Natal, the 2019 season of National Theatre Live continues to bring the best of British
The Old Man and the Sea to show at The Fugard Theatre
Following their highly successful run with The Snow Goose at The Fugard Theatre earlier this year, local theatre gem Contagious Theatre is excited to be returning with their interpretation of
William Kentridge in conversation with Kim Berman
For the closing of the exhibition Artist Proof Studio: A Journey in Co-creation, Artist Proof Studio (APS) and Visual Identities in Art and Design (VIAD) at the University of Johannesburg’s
Art as a reflection of the times
Despite the turmoil that South Africa seems to constantly be in, our art and our artists are world-class and thriving. The excellence of the visual arts in our lovely country
Norval Foundation to host first survey of William Kentridge’s Sculptures
Norval Foundation will present the first survey of internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge’s sculptural practice, entitled Why Should I Hesitate? Sculpture, opening in Cape Town in August 2019. In Why
Views from the Studio Collection
Views from the Studio Collection (2010/11) is inspired by the Woodstock and Cape Town Harbours, which were on view from the Imiso studio – at the time situated on the
Cape Town City Ballet’s Captivating Autumn/Winter Season
Bookings are now open for Cape Town City Ballet’s captivating 2019 Autumn/Winter Season. A combined celebration of modern classics and historical popular favourites, Cape Town City Ballet’s (CTCB) recently announced line
An audacious three genre performance is coming to Artscape
An audacious three genre performance is coming to Artscape led by 2019 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, Mandla Mlangeni, featuring the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and the Gugulethu Voices
National Theatre Live celebrates 10 years on international screens
National Theatre Live will turn ten on 25 June this year – the date of the first ever NT Live broadcast of Phédre starring Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren. During the past decade over 80
Sempre Opera returns to Joburg Theatre with La traviata
Sempre Opera will be staging one of the most popular operas of all time, the heart-breaking, yet beloved classic, Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata from 22 June 2019 on the Mandela
Spier Light Art Festival 2019: Call for Proposals
Following the success of the inaugural Spier Light Art Festival, the historic Stellenbosch wine farm will present a second edition from 6 December 2019 to 19 January 2020. The first
Winners of the #CapePointCreates competition
May is traditionally known as Africa Month. To celebrate this, Cape Point is highlighting a few local artists whose pieces are inspired by Africa and African cultures. Well known among
Timeless and triumphant – the “must taste” winter exhibition of art and wine
The Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival is an inspirational, elegant showcase of the most prestigious wines, that represent the ultimate in quality and lifestyle. Refined in its tone and
Saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça brings Afro World Jazz to Norval Foundation on Africa Day
Award-winning Mozambican saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça, celebrated as one of Africa’s most innovative Jazz musicians, returns to Cape Town for a single performance on Africa Day, at 20:30 on Saturday 25
International Flemish dance landscape showcases in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Flanders is home to a prolific, creative and radical contemporary dance scene with choreographers and dancers alike questioning and breaking through the traditional and institutionalised dance norms of the (Western)
Put on your dancing shoes for a big band birthday bash like no other
It’s a celebration! The Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival is turning 21 this year, and what’s a milestone without a party to make it memorable? From 29 May to
Nomzamo Mbatha: Strong, confident and humanitarian
Nomzamo Mbatha is an award-winning South African film and television actress, human rights activist, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, brand ambassador, businesswoman, and a glowing representative for Africa on the global stage.
Time is running out to book for John Kani’s internationally acclaimed Kunene and the King
Tickets are selling fast and time is running out to book for John Kani’s internationally acclaimed new play Kunene and the King, which comes to The Fugard Theatre from 30
Karen Stewart: Street Life, Global Warming and The Weather Girls
Artist Karen Stewart has come full circle on her creative journey. She began her professional life as a graphic designer in the late 1980s when the scalpel, Rotring pens, steel rulers,
Strauss & Co set to establish ground-breaking fine wine auctions in South Africa
In a trailblazing initiative, South Africa’s foremost auction house, Strauss & Co, has entered a joint venture with leading online wine merchant, Wine Cellar, and top sommelier, Higgo Jacobs, to
The 6th SAJE Jazz Festival
The sixth SAJE Jazz Festival is a three-day event that brings the best South African and international talent in the jazz world to two fabulous venues during Jazz Appreciation Month
Youth music celebration provides music education amongst diverse communities
The Bon Amis Music Picnic features bands from a selection of schools from across Cape Town performing in a joint concert that celebrates our youth and the joy of making
Bombay Sapphire Stirs the Creative Spirit of South Africa
Bombay Sapphire believes that everyone has the ability to unlock their full creative potential. The premium gin brand is set to stir up our expectations of where creativity begins and
Cutting-edge Flemish dance comes to South Africa
From March to June 2019, contemporary dance from Flanders hits South African stages. Three of Flanders’ leading dance companies will showcase their work in Johannesburg, Oudtshoorn and Cape Town. The
The Fugard Theatre
The Cape Town-based theatre is perhaps the most fitting place to host the African premiere of John Kani’s new play: Kunene and the King. This moving and funny two-hander provides