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Four new productions for Masque’s One-Act Play Festival

Published 2 hours ago

Join the Masque’s One-Act Play Festival, featuring four captivating new South African plays by talented writers Lauren Bates, Alex Learmont, Dawn Garisch, and Charlene Colling.

Anna Wolf on South African tour

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

London-based Anna Wolf returns to South Africa for her much-anticipated Dear Daddy Tour, featuring her latest single and immersive performances.

Choirs perform Brahms’s A German Requiem

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Don't miss the chance to experience the powerful performance of Brahms’s A German Requiem by three choirs this April.

Book review: 100 Poems to Help You Sleep

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 day ago

Lauren O'Connor-May reviews a soothing collection of lullabies, hymns, and gentle verses in 100 Poems to Help You Sleep, designed to guide you into a peaceful slumber. ...

Review: Onyx Storm

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 week ago

Onyx Storm is the third book in the Empyrean Series, captivating romantasy fans with its thrilling twists and complex characters.

Cape Ballet Africa presents Breathwords

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Breathwords features two choreographies by Dutch and Spanish creators respectively, presented alongside an expanded version of Reverie.

Children's book reviews: from unicorns to classics

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 week ago

From bubblegum-flavoured unicorn tales to beloved classics reimagined, this collection of children's book reviews spans magical adventures, teen diaries, and a fresh ...

Book reviews: The Wild Robot and Uglies FTIs

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 week ago

Two beloved novels get the Hollywood treatment: Scott Westerfield's dystopian young adult novel Uglies arrives on Netflix, while Peter Brown's heartwarming tale ...

Cape Town City Ballet brings summer season to a close with double bill

Staff Reporter|Published 1 week ago

Cape Town City Ballet opens the second part of their summer season

Book review: The First Murder on Mars

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 weeks ago

Dive into the gripping dual narratives of The First Murder on Mars, by Sam Wilson, where dystopian realities clash with privileged lives, leading to a shocking revelation. ...

Stages Through the Ages at Milnerton Playhouse

Staff Reporter|Published 2 weeks ago

Stages Through the Ages at Milnerton Playhouse

Zabalaza Festival celebrates 15th anniversary

Staff Reporter|Published 2 weeks ago

Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival celebrates 15 years of transformative and innovative artistic excellence.

Jungle adventure at Children’s Magic Festival

Staff Reporter|Published 2 weeks ago

Join the College of Magic in Claremont for a thrilling jungle-themed Children’s Magic Festival.

Cape Town author writes gamers romance because she loves love

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 weeks ago

Lauren O'Connor-May chats to author Shameez Patel, from Goodwood, who has written her fourth book but first romance - about gaming, Comic-Con, Lord of the Rings, ...

Special editions reviewed

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 years ago

Review: LaTwo beloved stories return in special editions: The Notebook celebrates 25 years of romance, while Stephen King's Shawshank Redemption gets its first standalone ...

Book review: The Missing Sister

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 years ago

In a poignant twist of fate, Lucinda Riley's 'The Missing Sister' - the penultimate book in her beloved Seven Sisters series - mirrors its own story of mystery and ...

Halo: Shadows of Reach reviewed

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 years ago

The Halo franchise, which started with a game where super-soldiers battle bear and bird-like aliens, spans several media including movies, graphic novels and more ...

Book review: Unicorn Baby

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 years ago

The name of this book might make you think that it is a fantasy novel but it is the opposite. The Unicorn Baby seeks to debunk parenting myths and to reassure parents ...

Bridgerton author’s graphic novel reviewed

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 years ago

I discovered that graphic novels are a sneaky way to introduce my children to a broader array of literature since they will read almost any genre if it is a graphic ...

Romance books reviewed

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 year ago

I am totally fangirling on Johannesburg author Jo Watson and trying to track down all her other books after devouring this one in a day.