Entertainment
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‘Calendar Girls’ return to Somerset West stage
The Helderberg Academy of Theatre returns with their acclaimed production of Calendar Girls, the beloved British comedy about Women’s Institute members who pose nude for charity, opening at Playhouse Theatre…
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Gear up for groovy beats, barrels of fun at The Drama Factory
The Drama Factory in Strand presents a diverse February entertainment lineup featuring reggae music, Broadway tributes, award-winning comedy, classical performances, and Afrikaans shows.
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Rising star Gia Schiedekat dances toward global stage dream
Eleven-year-old dancer Gia Schiedekat has qualified to represent South Africa at an international dance competition in Croatia this May and is seeking community support through crowdfunding to make this dream…
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Classics for a worthy cause
Cape Classic returns to Somerset West’s Morgenster Estate on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February for two evenings of chamber music featuring acclaimed international and South African musicians, with all…
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Family Night Market returns to Strand Square
The Helderberg Night Market returns to Strand Square on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 December from 17:00 to 22:00, transforming the corner of Main Road and Fagan Street into a…
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Garden wine walks at historic Vergelegen estate
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West offers a unique Friday afternoon guided walk experience through its 325-year-old historic gardens with curated wine tastings at each stop, from the Sundial Garden…
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Rock out at The Drama Factory’s ’80s extravaganza
Get ready to relive the ultimate decade of big hair and bigger anthems as South Africa’s premier live band The Morning After presents Back To The ’80s at The Drama…
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Ring 2026 in with Mango Groove
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens with South African legends Mango Groove marking their 40th anniversary alongside international Billy Joel tribute act Alexander Broussard & Band for…
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Weekly diary | Weeklikse dagboek
December’s Helderberg highlights include Somerset West’s Country Craft Market (13 Dec), The Drama Factory’s Back to The ’80s show (19 Dec), Mamma Mia screening at Lourensford (28 Dec), and St…
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Prodigies scoop music awards
Two 17-year-old pianists, Hermanus Schmidt from Somerset West and Yu Qing Peng from Johannesburg, dominated the National Youth Music Competition in Stellenbosch, earning R82 000 between them with Schmidt taking…
