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Spectacular: The Lion King production in London recently won the best musical production in the Black British Theatre Awards and boasts a crew of over 150 people, which includes many South African actors such as Thenjiwe Nofemele (above) who plays the role of Rafiki. Photo: Supplied

South African stars roar in London

From the opening Circle of Life to the final roar, South African performers make every moment of The Lion King resonate deeply

  • Aarti Bhana
9 min read
Setting the scene: Dancers, choreographed by Luyanda Sidiya, in Dancing the Death Drill. Photos: Joburg Theatre

Dancing the Death Drill: A Resurrection of forgotten spirits

Dancing the Death Drill is more than theatre — it is a resurrection, a requiem and a haunting reminder of forgotten African history

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
In from the cold: A scene from Bitter Winter, Paul Slabolepszy’s new play, which is on at the Baxter in Cape Town. Photos: RegardsVisser

Bitter Winter: the show will go on but what of the people in it?

An old actor, a young upstart, and a kettle on the fritz — Bitter Winter turns the ordinary into something unforgettable

  • Eyaaz
8 min read