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The Triumph of Creativity Over Practicality
In a world increasingly driven by practicality and efficiency, are we sacrificing beauty and creativity in our cities - and in our lives?
Inspired by a presentation on the Keyes Art Mile project in Johannesburg, this piece reflects on the loss of artistic vision in modern architecture and challenges us to seek beauty in the everyday.
Where Whimsy Takes Flight: Malo at The Cirk
A lovesick clown, a luminous moon maiden, and a stage that bursts with colour, music, and mid-air magic. Malo at The Cirk is a tender, whimsical circus tale that invites you to dream with your eyes wide open.
When You Can’t See the Applause
What does it mean to move thousands of people without ever seeing their faces?
After sharing the stage with Andrea Bocelli, I witnessed the quiet power of passion, presence, and art that transcends sight. This is the story of that unforgettable experience — and the lesson it left behind.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Delivers Heart, Humour, and Hilarity
A review of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - a rare children's production that entertains while respecting its young audience's intelligence and empathizing with the challenges of social integration in school.
A Doll's Life – Hilarious Honesty in the Face of Crisis
Micaela Jade Tucker's 'A Doll's Life' brilliantly transforms the chaos of quarter-life crisis into an hour of raw, hilarious, and surprisingly profound theatre.
Bitter Winter: A Love Letter to South African Theatre
My review of Paul Slabolepszy’s latest masterpiece: Bitter Winter, a tender embrace of South African theatre and the people who live and breathe the art itself.
Alan Committie’s ‘Comedy Gold’: The Flipchart Strikes Again
My review of Alan Committie’s rip-roaring show: ‘Comedy Gold’.
Sonic Landscapes and Visual Voyages
Melding two art forms together can deliver an entirely new level of immersion. ‘Pictures Reframed’ by Robin Rhode and Qden Blaauw does exactly that.
Winnie the Pooh - A Philosopher for Children
Winnie the Pooh Kids is a wonderful production celebrating friendship, kindness, and adventure. All of these aspects make Winnie the Pooh the most important children’s philosopher there is.
The Circus is Back: MOYA Reclaims the Art Form
Moya (Live) brings a contemporary South African perspective to what we think a circus is. It’s a spectacular show that celebrates young performers through music, dance, and feats of extraordinary talent.
Starling Moments: Why Showing Up Matters
Those fleeting moments when everything seems to align only come from dogged determination, an appetite for wonder, and the willingness to show up time and time again.
Using Imposter Syndrome as a Driving Force
If we can recognise that imposter syndrome is an indication that this really matters to us and will feed our soul - then we can try to harness that to ignore the voice in our head and just do the work.
Fantastic Mr Fox: A Triumph for Outdoor Theatre
‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ is a superb children’s theatre production whose outdoor theatre innovation was birthed out of necessity thanks to the ongoing pandemic.