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Graham Hopkins plays Albie Sachs in 'Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance'.
THEATRE

Albie Sachs’ life comes to the stage in new Baxter play

Gail Louw’s new play explores Albie Sachs’ life, activism, recovery and fatherhood.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
South Africa’s doyenne of the theatre, Sandra Prinsloo.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

South African theatre and shows audiences cannot miss this week

This week’s productions bring performers together around identity, collaboration and creative expression.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
7 min read
The Royal Countess Zingara, is returning to Century City.
THEATRE COMMUNITY

Zingara returns with new circus production in Century City

The Royal Countess Zingara is back in Cape Town with a new production drawing on circus, jazz, theatre and influences from Africa, New Orleans and South America.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Albert Pretorius and Lyle October star as James and Luka in the Baxter’s South African premiere of "The Fifth Step",
THEATRE COMMUNITY

West End hit 'The Fifth Step' brings a story of sobriety and masculinity to the Baxter

Two men in recovery sit down to talk about sobriety, but a confession forces them to confront more than they expected. "The Fifth Step" comes to the Baxter in September.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
2 min read