Theatre, Dance, Music & Comedy 6-23 June: Encounters International Documentary Festival V&A is Africa’s premier documentary event, celebrating its 15th edition this year. Until 8 June: ‘Panic’ at Artscape is a fast-paced and provocative comedy on climate change performed by a top stand-up comedian. 19 June-14 July: Jersey Boys lively musical at Artscape is based on [...]
We know you like a quick list of events, so here is what’s on for the rest of March, grouped in topics of interest: Music & Festivals: Ramfest is South Africa’s alternative rock festival held in Riviersonderend (7-10 March). Cape Town Carnival (16 March) SA Navy Festival, Simon’s Town (16 March) Flamjangled Tea Party, Durbanville [...]
The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown finished earlier this month and we highlight five of the best shows that gained praise. Do tell us about any shows you saw and what you thought of them: 1. Seashells. This one-woman play starring Anthea Thompson, directed by Fred Abrahams was nominated for the Fleur du Cape Award [...]
For one week around the March/April school holidays every year, Oudtshoorn is transformed from a quiet Karoo town to a bustling festival playground for all things cultural and artistic. The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (referred to as the Absa KKNK) is an annual festival for the performing and visual arts, now in its [...]
1. Cape Town Carnival (24 March) This is one big street party, taking place along the Fan Walk and featuring magnificent floats and a variety of musical genres. This year’s theme is Cape-to-Cairo. 2. Cape Town Festival (18 – 21 March) Not to be confused with Cape Town Carnival, the Cape Town festival is [...]