CAPE TOWN audiences have the chance to catch the new South African production of Gail Louw’s internationally acclaimed play The Good Dad in both English and Afrikaans (Die Goeie Pa). The different language productions will run at The Baxter’s Masambe Theatre in February. The Good Dad will be performed from 13 to 18 February, with […]
STEPHEN SONDHEIM’s thrilling musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street returns to the Mother City this March, in an unforgettable intimate and immersive production presented by Fred Abrahamse and Marcel Meyer and Tally Ho! Productions at Kalk Bay’s historic Olympia Bakery. Sondheim stated that he envisaged Sweeney Todd as a chamber […]
ON 1 February, the Wine Harvest Commemorative Event was held at Groot Constantia, the oldest wine-producing farm in South Africa. The event celebrated the birth of South African wine, blesses the new harvest, and recognised outstanding contributions to the wine industry. “As always, the honourees are a reflection of the strength of the South African […]
IF you’re still deciding on the perfect date night for Valentine’s Day, Ster-Kinekor has it all arranged for you. And, you’ll get to spend the most romantic night of the year in the company of a superhero – in addition to your date! The pre-screening of Madame Web takes place in the luxurious Cine Prestige […]
FEW other baked goods can compare with biting into a freshly baked scone, and five-star The Table Bay hotel at the V&A Waterfront has given these simple confectionaries a modern take especially for Valentine’s month. The British classic will still be served, but the hotel’s executive chef, Lindsay Venn, has developed a tempting myriad of […]
TOP South African drag artist and stand-up comedian, Lilly Slaptsilli, will be performing under the stars for one night only for Valentine’s weekend in Koringberg on Saturday, 17 February. Lilly has been entertaining audiences for 25 years with her quick wit, sassy persona, and a handbag full of characters. A Valentine’s Country Cookie will feature […]
SHAKESPEARE is back in the park at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival for its annual play in the Wynberg amphitheatre, as has been the case since 1956 (with the exception of the Covid years). This year it’s the turn of Romeo & Juliet, with a run ending on 24 February. Interspersed with once-off Sunday evening concerts […]
IT’S harvest time and you can celebrate the journey from vine to wine with a personalised experience at Durbanville Hills. Join on a Wednesday or Thursday evening or spend your weekend in the company of fine wine as the cellar will open its doors for a sneak peek behind the harvest scene and what it […]
THE newest instalment of National Geographic’s Emmy Award-winning anthology series, Genius, premieres this February. For the first time, the docu-drama series explores the lives of two iconic geniuses: Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Genius: MLK/X will premiere on National Geographic (DSTV 181, StarSat 220) on Monday at 7.50pm (CAT) from 5 February […]
ESCAPE to the Paarl winelands to enjoy a romantic Valentine’s dinner at the Bistro at Brookdale Estate. Couples are invited to book their table for two on Wednesday 14 February, with a choice of seating in the air-conditioned restaurant, or on the terrace overlooking the vineyards. Celebrate sunset on arrival with a complimentary glass of […]