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Johnny Clegg - Memorial Service

20th July 19
This week, the country and fans around the world mourned the passing of Johnny Clegg, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer on the 16 July 2019. He was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Wednesday 17th July in Johannesburg.

Butlers And Bombshells is coming to Cape Town!

19th July 19
Anyone who has attended the National Arts Festival in the past decade knows the “Butlers” comedy series. The shows have enjoyed huge popularity since first being performed in 2008, with many thousands of audiences having seen the murder-mystery plays - where the audience gets to decide what happens next!

Things heat up at the third annual Fire & Feast Meat Festival

18th July 19
From Friday, 6 September to Sunday, 8 September 2019 the popular Fire & Feast Meat & Food Festival will help South Africans shake off the winter cobwebs and slide into Spring over a weekend-long love affair of meat, fire, braais and live music.

Johnny Clegg 1953 - 2019

16th July 19
It is with immense sadness that we confirm that Jonathan (Johnny) Clegg, OBE OIS succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 66 on the afternoon of 16 July 2019 at his family home in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Winter just got warmer with the Fugard Bioscope National Theatre Encore Season

12th July 19
The Season provides the chance to catch some of the most popular productions from the National Theatre Live titles. The screenings also take an exciting new format, with presentations on Mondays at 3pm and at 7pm, enabling patrons to enjoy the Fugard Theatre’s delicious new homemade pizzas or even make a double bill of it.

Majozi Releases New Single : Arrest My Love

8th July 19
South African darling MAJOZI has released a much-anticipated brand-new single, entitled ARREST MY LOVE. Known for his radio hits such as "Fire", "Darling" and most recently "Waiting" and "Somebody", MAJOZI has climbed deep into the hearts of fans across the country. With his sincere and heartfelt songs, he artfully portrays his uplifting perspective on the world around him and draws inspiration from his faith and the world around him.

Upcoming Soulfest Cancelled

8th July 19
With just over a month to go to the 2019 edition of the SoulFest Concert, which was set to showcase three international headliners, organisers today made the difficult decision to cancel it due to poor ticket sales.

Important notice from the Baxter Theatre

5th July 19
Please be aware of fraudulent websites selling tickets online on behalf of productions at the Baxter Theatre.

New indulgent high teas at Palazzo

3rd July 19
Grand and glamorous tea times are taking centre stage at The Palazzo Montecasino hotel with a delectable new Winter High Tea menu, a new Morning High Tea offering, and a one-day-only ultra-indulgent ‘Christmas in July in Hats and Heels’ High Tea on Saturday 20 July.

Runaway hit Kinky Boots extended at The Fugard Theatre

25th June 19
Just two weeks into its South African premiere run, The Fugard Theatre’s production of multiple Tony-Award winning musical KINKY BOOTS has been extended. Bookings are now open for performances until 27 October.

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