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Live performances : Can persons with hearing loss hear and visual impairment see? Erica du Toit

The annual Suidoosterfees is almost upon us here in Cape Town, a celebration of Cape culture and heritage through world class theatre.  This is a time when Capetonians of all cultures, religions and races gather together to experience the performing…
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Mad About Alice

Spectacular musical version of ALICE IN WONDERLAND for the Canal Walk Theatre this winter Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole for an unforgettable adventure through Wonderland at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre (CWSC) Theatre from 23 June – 15…
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 Magical theatre experience for kids at the Playhouse this festive season!

Kick off the December holiday fun at the Playhouse with an authentic African magical experience this festive season.   The Playhouse Company’s Actors Studio and Playhouse Dance Residency are all set to take us on a magical journey into the…
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Jungle Theatre Company presents: Jungle Is Alive & The Magic Shell

Jungle has been facilitating the Muizenberg Performing Arts Club from the start of this year for children aged between 9 – 13 years from diverse backgrounds.   During the sessions, facilitated by Jungle’s Artistic Director Vincent Meyburgh and theatre maker…
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PG du Plessis’ laureate Hertzog prize drama, Die Nag van Legio – Artscape

DIE NAG VAN LEGIO  – Artscape-Arena 14 – 19 November 2017   PG du Plessis’ laureate Hertzog prize drama, Die Nag van Legio, will enjoy a short run at the Artscape Arena theatre from the 14th of November 2017. It was…
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Accessibility of the performing arts to persons with disabilities Erica du Toit

It seems that the idea of accessibility in society for persons with disabilities is finally taking hold as many companies and public spaces approach us for assistance in ensuring that their premises are open to all.   The White Paper…
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PLAYHOUSE SUNDOWNER CONCERTS AND TEST DRIVING THE ARTS AUDITIONS FOR 2018

The Playhouse Company –  dates for auditions for both their 2018 Sundowner Concerts and the Test Driving the Arts programmes.   Over the years the Sundowner programme has become regular feature on Durban’s arts calendar. Some of the names featured…
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SOUTH AFRICAN CLASSIC FILM STAR CECIL KELLAWAY by Deborah Painter

If you have seen many classic films you have seen Cecil Kellaway’s plump figure and heard his distinctive clipped accent.  Born August 22, 1893 n Cape Town to Edwin John Kellaway and Rebecca Annie Brebner Kellaway, Cecil Lauriston Kellaway’s British…
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SOUTH AFRICAN CLASSIC FILM STAR SYBIL JASON by Deborah Painter

Movie myth and legend maintains that Cape Town native Sybil Jason would have been as popular a child star as Shirley Temple but she had no chance to shine because Temple kept getting the best films. The real story is…
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The Playhouse Company’s 21st annual South African Women’s Arts Festival — Phenomenal Woman

“Our South African Women’s Arts Festival has grown tremendously over the years and as we commemorate our 21st year – traditionally a year synonymous with entering maturity – we’re happy to be offering a programme which aims to address the…
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