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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.
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.
The Joy of Community Theatre
Walking into a community theatre, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a space for creative expression in which joy abounded.
Through a Child's Eyes - The Pantomime Experience
The Pantomime is a wonderful opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes and rediscover the wonder right in front of us.
'My Favourite Things' - What Does it Take to Make Timeless Theatre?
The story of how Rodgers and Hammerstein changed musical theatre forever.
'Khwezi' - Why a Name Matters
A name contains so much of our identity. When we ignore that, we ignore someone’s humanity. This show explores that through the lens of the rape crisis in South Africa.
The Color Purple - Why the Show Matters for our Democracy
The Color Purple is a spectacular example of how theatre can serve as a tool of democracy and not merely as entertainment.
Avenue Q: Tackling Taboo
‘Avenue Q’ - the Tony-winning comedy musical that tackles societal taboo with aplomb.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
My review of the theatre production: 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', a spellbinding musical championing free speech, expression and identity.
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