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Fugard Theatre Opens Musical Tribute DISTRICT SIX – KANALA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016

Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will present a musical tribute - DISTRICT SIX - KANALA, created and directed by David Kramer - to mark the 50th anniversary of the destruction of District Six....


ORPHEUS IN AFRICA to Run Through Summer Holiday Season at Fugard Theatre
by David Fick - November 01, 2015

David Kramer's ORPHEUS IN AFRICA, an original South African musical, will run through the summer holiday season at the Fugard Theatre....


ULTRA South Africa Adds Fedde Le Grand, W&W and Claptone to Final Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2016

With just over six weeks until ULTRA South Africa lands in Johannesburg and Cape Town for its landmark third annual edition, festival organizers now reveal three surprise international superstars set to perform across the four-day, two city event this February....


Ne-Yo to Perform at MTV's AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS KWA ZULU-NATAL 2015
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2015

Grammy Award winning R&B icon NE-YO, will be performing at the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015....


Actors Co-op's MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2015

Actors Co-op has announced its fourth show in its 2014-2015 season (and 23rd year of producing theatrical excellence in Los Angeles!) with Athol Fugard's spellbinding MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!, produced by Catherine Gray and directed by Inger Tudor. MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! will preview tonight, March...


A Quartet of Nominations for the Baxter Theatre in the 2015 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by David Fick - November 16, 2015

Four productions that have played the Baxter Theatre have received nominations for the 2015 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards. The reader-submitted nominations honour productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015, with the public voting period for the winners running through 31 De...


Fugard Theatre to Present Musical Tribute DISTRICT SIX – KANALA in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - December 02, 2015

Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will present a musical tribute - DISTRICT SIX - KANALA, created and directed by David Kramer - to mark the 50th anniversary of the destruction of District Six....


Grand Scale WEST SIDE STORY for Artscape Opera House from 23 July 2015
by David Fick - July 15, 2015

Presented at Artscape by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, WEST SIDE STORY, the musical masterpiece by Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim, based on an original conception of Jerome Robbins, opens at the Artscape Opera House on 23 July 2015....


Katlego Powerful Releases YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST
by Christina Mancuso - April 07, 2016

'You are the Best of the Best' (published by Partridge Africa) is a new book that author Katlego Powerful says will awaken something within every reader....


Saatchi Gallery to Display PANGEA II Exhibit, 3/11
by Matt Smith - February 11, 2015

London, UK - On 11 March 2015, the Saatchi Gallery will open Pangaea II: New Art From Africa and Latin America, the second instalment of the Gallery's museum-scale survey which reunites the two former sister continents....


Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Present THE TRAIN DRIVER, 2/25–3/15
by Anna Bencivengo - February 03, 2015

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) continues its 40th Anniversary season, with the Midwest premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER by Athol Fugard. MCT Producing Artistic Director C. Michael Wright, who has collaborated with Fugard in the past, directs this hard-hitting new drama. Performances are February 25 - M...


THE JOURNEY WITHIN is Released
by Christina Mancuso - February 08, 2016

According to Endangered Species International there are 5,614 different endangered species in Africa, many of which border on extinction at this very moment....


Saatchi Gallery to Display PANGAEA II Exhibit, 3/11
by Matt Smith - March 05, 2015

London, UK - On 11 March 2015, the Saatchi Gallery will open Pangaea II: New Art From Africa and Latin America, the second instalment of the Gallery's museum-scale survey which reunites the two former sister continents....


African Travel, Inc.'s New President Announces Era of Voluntourism
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015

Sherwin Banda is grateful that recent high-profile events have increased awareness about the importance of responsible, sustainable tourism in Africa....


NBC Sports Sets RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2015

NBC Sports begins its coverage of Rugby World Cup 2015 this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, when South Africa faces defending champion New Zealand in the semifinals at historic Twickenham Stadium in England....


THE DAILY SHOW's Trevor Noah to Participate In Politicon
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2015

Politicon, the unconventional convention set to bring together fans of politics and entertainment in Los Angeles on October 9 and 10, today announced that Trevor Noah from The Daily Show has signed on to participate in the event...


Repertory Dance Theatre to Conclude 'Ring Around the Rose' Series with AFRICAN DRUMS, 5/14
by Tyler Peterson - April 19, 2016

Repertory Dance Theatre culminates the 'Ring Around the Rose' season with the talented artists from the Africa Heartwood Project and Djembe Direct to bring you AFRICAN DRUMS on May 14, 2016 at 11:00 am....


Africa Centre Announces 2015 Artists in Residency Shortlist
by David Fick - December 09, 2015

The Africa Centre is proud to announce the names of 68 of the continent's most provocative, innovative and socially engaged artists shortlisted for our 2015 Artists In Residency (AIR) Programme....


The Fugard Theatre Announces First Out of House Production: WEST SIDE STORY at the Artscape Opera House!
by David Fick - February 16, 2015

Five years on from its official opening in February 2010, the Fugard Theatre announces its first out of house production. In July of this year, Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will proudly present a grand-scale four week season of Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim's musical...


Cuppy Takes Africa! Announces Continent-wide Eight-city Tour
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2015

Following the release of her latest compilation 'House Of Cuppy II', Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, is set to kick off an eight-city continent wide tour across Africa. ...


2015 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards Winners Announced - THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Brendan van Rhyn, Candice van Litsenborgh and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 18, 2016

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 South Africa winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the w...


New DAILY SHOW Host Trevor Noah to Perform at The Palace, Stamford, 7/10
by Tyler Peterson - June 19, 2015

The Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT is thrilled to announce that Trevor Noah, future host of The Daily Show, will be performing Friday, July 10 at 8:00pm. Tickets are now on sale at PalaceStamford.org or call The Box Office at 203-325-4466....


VIDEO: All-New Promo for THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2015

Trevor Noah readies his seat at THE DAILY SHOW, where he takes over as host starting September 28 at 11/10c. Watch an all-new promo below!...


Rio Cinema in Dalston Screens FUTURE SOUND OF MZANSI Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015

The Rio Cinema in Dalston, east London, is delighted to host a special screening of Future Sound of Mzansi, the highly acclaimed musical documentary directed by Soweto-born performance artist and musician SPOEK MATHAMBO and filmmaker and cinematographer LEBOGANG RASETHABA....


Declare Your Devotion This Valentine's Day with African Travel, Inc.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015

Valentine's Day is the ultimate opportunity to shower your sweetheart with well-deserved attention, affection and luxury. This year, upgrade clichéd roses and chocolates to a passionate rendezvous to South Africa an “African Romance” safari. Indulgent vineyard tours, extravagant sunset cruises and s...






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