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Arts
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Kitshoff scrums into Old Bridge rugby gallery
Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff signed his portrait at Somerset West’s Old Bridge Tavern, painted by local artist Dennis Woest.
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Musical at The Drama Factory
The Drama Factory in Strand hosts the Western Cape premiere of the award-winning musical “Actress” from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 12 April.
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The Helderberg’s Springbok star signs likeness at local tavern
Local artist Dennis Woest celebrated a milestone moment when Springbok Willie le Roux signed his portrait at Old Bridge Tavern in Somerset West, adding to Woest’s ambitious collection of Rugby World Cup-winning legends’ oil paintings.
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Somerset West teen earns international dance ambassador role
Fourteen-year-old Heike Africa-Sylvester from Somerset West has been chosen as a Theatre Dance Association (TDA) Ambassador for 2026, recognising her exceptional talent, competitive achievements, and dedication at Outline Dance Centre.
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Explore Spier Light Art
Spier Light Art returns for its eighth edition from Friday 6 March to Monday 6 April, transforming the historic wine farm into a nocturnal contemporary art experience featuring 21 South African artists.
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Gewilde stuk op die planke
Die dramadepartement van die Universiteit Stellenbosch bied van Saterdag 28 Februarie tot Saterdag 7 Maart Louis Emmitt-Stern se bekroonde toneelstuk, F*k jou in my spaceship, in ‘n nuwe Afrikaanse vertaling […]
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Joshlin op NATi-verhoog
Die NATi-teaterfees by die Suidoosterfees van 29 April tot 3 Mei in Kaapstad bied ‘n uitstaande program met die tema “Tuiste”, insluitend Eugene as vlagskipdrama met Carlo Daniels, Sandra Prinsloo in Die ander dogter, Frank Opperman in twee produksies, en…
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Endler-konserte begin dié week
Die 2026-Endler-konsertreeks begin hierdie week by die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Konservatorium met ‘n ryk verskeidenheid uitvoerings deur internasionale en Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars, insluitend die Cheng² Duo, jazz-optredes, die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse fluitfees, en verskeie kamer- en orkestraalkonserte van 20 Februarie tot 20…
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‘Jakobregop’ the lead at Suidoosterfees
The 23rd Suidoosterfees will transform Cape Town into a theatrical wonderland from 29 April to 3 May, featuring the theme “Home” (Tuiste) and showcasing productions including the world premiere of Hennie Aucamp’s Jakobregop, Short and Sweet performances, and musical theatre…
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Maqoma’s dance opera on at Baxter
South African dance virtuoso Gregory Maqoma premieres his groundbreaking dance opera Genesis at Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch from 18-21 February, fusing contemporary dance, live music and poetry in what critics call a visceral exploration of creation and transformation, with only…