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Theatre Reviews

Curious vistas on the platteland
Article
/ 12 June 2014

Curious vistas on the platteland

The rural town of Smithfield has become a singular proving ground for major theatrical productions.

By Carmel Rickard 1
Fugard in fine form with tender new play
Article
/ 14 September 2012

Fugard in fine form with tender new play

The Blue Iris, a new work from the pen of 80-year-old Athol Fugard, is as delicate and finely detailed as the flower from which it takes its name.

By Pat Schwartz
Blast from the past
Article
/ 14 June 2012

Blast from the past

The talented, eccentric, heavy-drinking and often tragic ghosts of 1950s Sophiatown are haunting the Market Theatre.

By Pat Schwartz
A different kind of love
Article
/ 31 May 2012

A different kind of love

A seductive production from the United States uses a brotherly relationship to highlight race and class themes with universal appeal.

By Brent Meersman
Shebeen revival
Article
/ 11 November 2011

Shebeen revival

Relive life in the 1950s through a musical journey that will leave you dancing and wanting more.

By Gwen Ansell
Crime story with a realistic bite
Article
/ 11 November 2011

Crime story with a realistic bite

The murder of Brett Goldin and Richard Bloom forms the basis of a new play, <em>Solomon & Marion</em>, starring veteran actress Janet Suzman.

By Staff Reporter
‘Women’s theatre’ comes home
Article
/ 12 August 2011

‘Women’s theatre’ comes home

Though it happens to be on during women’s month, this female-only play would stand out at any time of the year.

By Percy Zvomuya
Musical triumph has the works
Article
/ 1 April 2011

Musical triumph has the works

The current live production, with an all-South African cast proves why<i> Dreamgirls</i> has been enjoyed by so many for so long.

By Ayanda Sitole

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