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The Editor’s Choice. Discover Bianca Coleman’s personal top picks and standout experiences across Cape Town. From exceptional fine dining and luxury stays to unmissable theatre and opera, this is the ultimate shortlist of the Mother City’s best.
Fiona du Plooy’s CTO directorial debut with Cunning Little Vixen
CAPE TOWN OPERA (CTO) will present The Cunning Little Vixen at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on 21 July for a limited season. Aimed at families, school learners and… →
A weekend in the country, what could possibly go wrong?
WELL, “wrong” is a strong word; this particular weekend actually works out for the best for all the parties — except maybe for Madame Armfeldt — even if the outcomes… →
Puss In Boots is a riot of a good time, in true panto spirit
UNDER normal circumstances, you wouldn’t catch me dead or alive at a show like this, surrounded by small children. Those who know me, know. However, I saw it is directed… →
Wine, dine and stay at the water’s edge at Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
THE romanticism of waves crashing on the shore, mere metres from where you are sleeping, is undeniably irresistible. Readers, it is in fact very loud. From my fifth floor room… →
Jonathan Roxmouth on his role in Sondheim’s comedy of manners
STEPHEN SONDHEIM’s acclaimed musical A Little Night Music comes to Theatre on the Bay from 30 June to 12 July 2026. Jonathan Roxmouth (Key Change, Chicago) will be playing the character of… →
Jonno Sweetman and how he will be the constant at Routes Of Sound
NOW expanded to take place over three weekends beginning on Friday, 3 July 2026, the popular Spier event The Routes of Sound will showcase more than 40 local musicians. (Read… →
The Conservatory Restaurant unveils new seasonal menus
THE Conservatory Restaurant at The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa in Constantia has unveiled a new seasonal dining experience, introducing lunch and dinner menus that showcase the best of locally sourced,… →
Stellenbosch fundraiser for Errieda du Toit
THE Stellenbosch family of food, wine and hospitality professionals has rallied in support of beloved South African foodie veteran, cookbook author, TV content producer and scriptwriter Errieda du Toit. Together,… →
CTCB’s Orpheus In The Underworld is dazzling, glamorous fun
CAPE Town City Ballet has excelled itself with this production 0f Veronica Paeper’s Orpheus in the Underworld. It was last staged 18 years ago, and its revival breathes — no, blows… →
“K*K punchy” Upper Union’s new winter menu
THAT’S how executive chef Amori Burger describes this triumphant seasonal spread at Upper Union. While the images used here are beautifully professional they don’t do the food the necessary justice.… →
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror a must-see for every fan
THE 28th edition of Encounters, Africa’s leading documentary festival, runs until 14 June 2026, with screenings, masterclasses, panels and Q&As in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. There is just one more… →
LAMTA’s Killer Queen at Theatre On The Bay is sheer exuberance
WHAT can be said about Queen and Freddie Mercury that hasn’t already been voiced? Probably not much but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to talk about them. And fans… →