Musical Theatre
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Two women, 30 teenagers and one Broadway dream
In Braamfontein, 30 teenagers are spending their July school holidays immersed in a musical production about making it in the performing arts. Co-directed by Khaya Ndlovu Mpehle…
South African stars roar in London
From the opening Circle of Life to the final roar, South African performers make every moment of The Lion King resonate deeply
The new cats’ meow
South Africa’s new Cats cast learns the brutal beauty behind a musical defined by sweat, stamina and sheer ensemble brilliance
Opera’s comedy slipstream: A barber worth buzzing about
With razor-sharp timing, gymnastic vocals and uproarious performances, this production of The Barber of Seville is a riot of theatrical delight
The sea takes, the stage remembers
Production is a poetic, immersive elegy which turns loss at sea into theatre’s most powerful tide
My Fair Lady turns misogyny and classism on their head
A fresh take on the classic musical balances humour, class satire and powerhouse performances