Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, with a difference at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre
The Bard meets Bruce Lee in The Comedy of Errors. This new production is inspired by the world of classic 1970s Kung Fu cinema. Two pairs of twins, separated at birth, unwittingly find themselves in the same city, unleashing a series of uproarious misunderstandings, in this most farcical and youthful of Shakespeare’s comedies. 10 January [...]
Ballet under the stars: Solitaire & Graduation Ball – 22 Jan to 21 Feb 2012
JOIN the season’s fun with Cape Town City Ballet dancing Kenneth MacMillan’s world-renowned Solitaire and David Lichine’s quirky Graduation Ball under the sultry summer sky at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre. Tickets range from R110 to R130
Cape Town International Ballet Competition
The cream of the crop contestants from the ballet competition, dance along other distinguished international ballet stars at the final and gala performances. Following the enormous popularity of the final evening at the previous competition, an additional gala performance is now added. Elimination rounds: 28 & 29 February & 1 March 2012 @ [...]
The Bungalow: new post-beach hangout in Clifton
If you’ve ever spent any time in Cape Town, you probably will have spent an afternoon or evening at La Med after dragging yourself off Clifton beach. The Bungalow is the newly revamped La Med, which now goes by the name of The Bungalow Restaurant & [...]
Cinderella on Ice at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town
Cinderella on ice returns to South African shores as Pieter Toerien will present the Imperial Ice Stars in this, their third spectacular stage musical production. Cinderella on Ice can be seen at The Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg and Artscape Opera, Cape Town. Cinderella on Ice will [...]
Cape Town wins World Design Capital title
Design may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think Cape Town. But the city’s strides in urban planning, energy solutions and social change won it the honour this week of being named World Design Capital for 2014. Accepting the title in Taipei, Cape Town’s mayor Patricia de Lille explained that [...]
Cape Town Convention Centre expansion plans under way
The CTICC is to expand towards Artscape following the signing of a and deal with the provincial government and the city. The land to be developed lies between Heerengracht and the Media24 building and is being as a parking lot. Construction is to begin in mid-2013. It is expected to end towards the end [...]
Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams returns to Cape Town
Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams returns to Cape Town to celebrate “10 Years of Dreams”from 1 September 2011 – 31 Dec 2011. Within a vintage Mirror Tent diners are entertained by a magical cast of performers; from singers, dancers and gymnasts to comedians and roller skaters. [...]
Table Mountain is one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Table Mountain has been announced as one of the New7Wonders of Nature along with the Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River. In 2008, Table Mountain was identified as one of 440 magnificent natural sites selected by the New7Wonders Foundation to enter the three-phase [...]