Podcasts about artscape theatre

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by acclaimed actress Fiona Ramsay, who stars as Julius Caesar in a bold new production of Shakespeare’s classic, now running at The Arena, Artscape Theatre until 31 May. Directed by Fred Abrahamse, this reimagined version blends multiple historical periods and casts Ramsay in a gender-flipped role that fuses the Roman general with England’s Queen Elizabeth I Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://buff.ly/DuRPegJ CapeTalk on TikTok: https://buff.ly/sNxD0BK CapeTalk on Instagram: https://buff.ly/xys1K8k CapeTalk on X: https://buff.ly/oTSJLZD CapeTalk on YouTube: https://buff.ly/9rXttCD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Listen live – Lunch with Pippa Hudson is broadcast weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/lunch-with-pippa-hudson/show-podcasts/lunch-with-pippa-hudson/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Listen live – Lunch with Pippa Hudson is broadcast weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/lunch-with-pippa-hudson/show-podcasts/lunch-with-pippa-hudson/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Listen live – Lunch with Pippa Hudson is broadcast weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/lunch-with-pippa-hudson/show-podcasts/lunch-with-pippa-hudson/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to TV shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scriptwriter Zubayr Charles joined Clarence Ford on air to talk about his new production, Don’t call me Moffie, which comes to the Suidoorsterfees Festival at ArtscapeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Jaryd Pillay joins Saskia live in studio to promote his latest one-man comedy show happening at the Artscape Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to tv shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Nwabisa Plaatjie, the festival producer of the new Meraki Dance Festival at the Artscape Theatre. Go to www.primediaplus.com for more information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined in studio by members of the cast of the award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen currently on at the Artscape Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Marlene Le Roux discusses what's happening at the Artscape Theatre in 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Kramer's hugely successful musical Orpheus in Africa is being repeated at the Artscape Theatre and David has reworked it to be produced with Cape Town Opera. It's now called Orpheus McAdoo and stars Brittany Smith and Conroy Scott with the Cape Town Opera Chorus and opens on 18 October. Rodney Trudgeon invited David Kramer into the People of Note studio to talk about this exciting project.

Pippa speaks to Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux about a social media post that raised the question of restaurant options at the theatre. She also gets the scoop on big shows coming to the foreshore venue in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crystal speaks to Paul Griffiths who'll be directing the Waterfront Theatre School's production Heathers – The Musical which runs at Artscape Theatre from 17-27 July. Tickets at WebticketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tsepisho Nzayo,a nearly 40 year old man who refuses to grow up has a hilarious comedy show "Childish Adult" playing out at The Artscape Theatre from the 23rd of May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dzvinka Kachur, Honorary President of the Ukrainian Association of South Africa, who have been staging protests outside the performances of Swan Lake at Artscape Theatre and will also be doing the same for the Johannesburg run of the production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Marlene le Roux, surrounding the details of the Suidoosterfees, happening at the Artscape Theatre this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micka chats to Stuart Taylor about his up coming show "laughable" - a show with a quintessential mix of hilarious stories and witty punchlines at the Artscape Theatre, 1-4 March 2023.

It's all about prima ballerinas on this week's edition of People of Note where Rodney Trudgeon talks to Principal Dancer at Cape Town City Ballet, KIRSTEL PATERSON. Kirstel will be dancing the title role in the upcoming production of Cinderella here at the Artscape Theatre. Kirstel started training as a ballet dancer when she was 5 and in the course of her career, she has won many awards including, very recently, a number of awards at the Friends of Cape Town City Ballet 2022 Awards.

Gemma Griffiths is an Afro-fusion, award-winning star, proudly hailing from Harare, Zimbabwe. In this episode, we got to sit down with this multifaceted artist on what it means to be 'A Girl From Harare', as per the title of her latest album. We also speak to her about her love for Zimbabwe; what driving across Africa to make her album was like; how she acknowledges her privilege of being white whilst navigating predominantly black spaces; the curation of the Live version of her album; her backstory and what lies ahead for her.Keep Up With GemmaInstagram: @gemmamusic_ Twitter: @gemmamusic_ Facebook: Gemma Griffiths Zim Watch ‘A Girl From Harare' The Live Album Recorded at the National Gallery here.Watch ‘A Girl From Harare' | The Documentary here.About GemmaGemma Griffiths, a household name in Zimbabwe with 4 x ZIMA's (Zimbabwe Music Award) under her belt, she also counts another two awards from Star FM and a string of nominations for the prestigious MAMA's (MTV Africa) and Afrimma Awards.Gemma grew up in Zimbabwe and continued her education in the USA, on a trumpet scholarship.  She then moved to Cape Town to begin her career and shared the stage with some of South Africa's finest, like - Freshly Ground, Goodluck, Majozi, and Matthew Mole. A personal career highlight was sharing the stage with the late great Dr Oliver Mtukudzi at Artscape Theatre.It was Gemma's love of Zim-Dancehall,  that inspired a rendition of ‘Musarova Bigman', a track by her favourite artist – Winky D also a Godfather of the scene. Gemma's version showcased her distinctive vocals accompanied by the piano, singing in both English and Shona. Thanks to social media, her version gained notoriety across Zimbabwe, catapulting her into the dancehall space as an artist as well as putting her directly in front of the man himself…and in 2019, her life changed forever. By 2020, Gemma independently released her debut EP ‘Pamwe' via The Orchard.  The second instalment, ‘A Girl From Harare', was released in February 2022 alongside a mini documentary of the same name.Gemma's joint first love with travel is playing live and this has seen her take her brand across the continent and beyond. 2022 unveiled a nationwide tour of 11 shows across Zimbabwe, with an artist community of friends such as Nutty O,  DJ Tamuka, rapper Holy Ten and  DJ King Her. She also toured Dubai and Australia alongside Sungura legend, Alick Macheso.Whilst Gemma is regarded a national treasure to many, she continues to carve out an international trajectory with music – carrying her beloved home country with her. She says, “I owe so much of my journey to Zimbabwean music culture and to Zim dancehall. I'm grateful for my upbringing, for my parents and my country, as before anything else, I am a Zimbabwean.”.We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com

There's no doubt that the entertainment industry is back in business. Sadly, a few establishments didn't survive the pandemic but thankfully Cape Town's iconic Artscape Theatre made it. Here to tell us what we can look forward to in 2023 is Artcape's CEO Marlene le RouxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cape Town Opera in collaboration with the UCT Opera School are presenting Handel's exciting, fantasy opera ALCINA at the Artscape Theatre from the 12th to the 16th of November. The opera is being directed by Matthew Wild who is widely recognised as the leading music theatre and opera director of his generation in South Africa and he is now increasingly in demand in Europe where his productions are earning praise for their conceptual intelligence, visual bravura and musicality.

Cape Town Opera in collaboration with the UCT Opera School are presenting Handel's exciting, fantasy opera ALCINA at the Artscape Theatre from the 12th to the 16th of November. The opera is being directed by Matthew Wild who is widely recognised as the leading music theatre and opera director of his generation in South Africa and he is now increasingly in demand in Europe where his productions are earning praise for their conceptual intelligence, visual bravura and musicality.

A play about the life and work of South African artist Irma Stern will run at the Artscape Theatre from the 5th to the 14th of May. Here to tell us more is director Iman Isaacs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siphokazi Jonas is a writer, poet, performer, and producer with a strong national footprint and growing international presence. She holds an MA in English Literature and a BA in Drama and English from the University of Cape Town. Her background in the theatre is what makes her a truly captivating performer whose work leaves a lasting impression on audiences across the world. Siphokazi has written and performed in numerous productions including #WeAreDyingHere (2020) at Artscape and Joburg Theatre, and Around the Fire (2018) at Artscape Theatre. She is a co-producer, co-writer and performer on the short film adaptation of the #WeAreDyingHere film. In 2016 she was the first African ever to perform at Rhetoric, the biggest poetry event in the world, in Los Angeles, California. In 2015 she was crowned the Cape Town Ultimate Slam Champion. Her poetry education project won Western Cape Top Achiever at the DAC Debut Awards in 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asekho-toto/message

Guest: acclaimed theatre director and designer, Fred Abrahams, to celebrate the launch of Yukio Mishima's THE LADY AOI.  Having played to standing ovations and critical acclaim in the USA in 2014 and 2019,  Abrahamse & Meyer Productions are thrilled to announce that their celebrated production of Yukio Mishima's modern Noh masterpiece THE LADY AOI has finally come home to the Mother City.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilbur Smith has gone but his books live on, as does my interview with him when he visited my studio at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town

Wilbur Smith has gone but his books live on, as does my interview with him when he visited my studio at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town

Stuart Taylor presents, LIVE from the College of Magic in Cape Town: The best of SA's comedy and magic at the Artscape Theatre on 12 June.  More info: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/107717-stars-of-comedy-and-magic-2021/#/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Tarryn chats to South African Singer and Actress Lucy Tops. After leaving the Waterfront Theatre School Lucy began her performing career at a Hilton Hotel in China. Thereafter she came home to work for The Barnyard Theatre in tribute shows such as Dancing Queen, Hollywood Rocks and Glory Days. She has also worked with the Mike McCully Band and still performs regularly with them in the group Mike & the Harmonix. Lucy joined forces with FollowSpot Productions where she co-wrote and starred in her one woman show Absolucy directed by Alex Tops which successfully debuted at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. She has also performed in a variety of FollowSpot's popular shows such as Big Girls, Face The Music and Another Day. Lucy performed in Soul Classics' Black Ties & Friends at the Baxter Theatre, the Fugard Theatre's The Rocky Horror Show, a tribute show Stealing The Show: Bette Midler, Ganarama's Back To School Boogie at the Artscape Theatre and the musical romance Bar None, as well as Bon Soir . For the role of Betty in Bar None, she was nominated for a Fleur du Cap Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical or Music Theatre Show.  Highlights include performing in the Fugard Theatre's Funny Girl where Lucy was the alternate lead, Fanny Brice, a role made famous by Barbara Streisand. She then played the role of Nurse in the play Shakespeare In Love, as well as Laura in Significant Other. The last musical Lucy performed in before the pandemic hit was the award winning ‘Kinky Boots' and a duo cabaret style show with Cat Simoni, Cat and Lucy : When Divas Collide.  This weeks episode is sponsored by Croftography-NYC Headshot & Lifestyle Photographer  @croftography (IG) croftographyonline.com @HopeIGetItPod (Instagram)

 Marlene Le Roux is the CEO at Artscape Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode covers Monday 24 February to Sunday 1 March 2020. We start with two events at the Artscape Theatre: the annual Design Indaba during the week and the Cape Town Comedy Festival on the weekend. We then enjoy music from American metalcore band Crown the Empire, an ‘afro-symphonic’ extravaganza with the RMB Starlight Classics, and the annual Robertson Wine Valley Hands-on-Harvest festival. To end, we celebrate the leap year with two great events to make the most of the extra day this month: the Cape Town Biodegradable Festival and the grand opening street party for SA Cocktail Week. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 10 February to Sunday 16 February 2020. We start at the theatre with the Mother City Comedy Festival at the Baxter Theatre, First Kiss at the Courtyard Playhouse, and La Boheme from Cape Town Opera at the Artscape Theatre.  We then feature three art events (the Stellenbosch Triennale, the International Public Art Festival, and the Investec Cape Town Art Fair) before celebrating Valentine’s Day with the best wedding venues in the Western Cape, a romantic getaway at Majeka House in Stellenbosch, and Sasfin Cape Town Sixes Sport and Lifestyle Festival. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

It's time for another edition of Bookchoice on Fine Music Radio, it being the first Monday of the month of love, and we're broadcasting from the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. I'm Cindy Moritz, and as usual we have a diverse and interesting selection of reading for booklovers around Cape Town, or if you're streaming online, wherever it is you're listening. Melvyn Minnaar fell under the influence of acclaimed Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma's An Orchestra of Minorities. Beverley Roos-Muller applauds Sir Salman Rushdie's latest novel, Quichotte (pronounced Key-Shot), loosely based on the classic Don Quixote story, and which was shortlisted for the Booker last year. Philip Todres spoke to John Matisonn about his new book, released in December, titled Cyril's Choices, Lessons From 25 Years of Freedom in South Africa, and Penny Lorimer discovered Canadian author Louise Penny with her most recent, A Better Man, and also read A Death In The Medina by James Von Leyden. John Hanks found value in Grant Fowld and Graham Spence's Saving the last Rhino and Beryl Eichenberger regales us with her views on Fiona Niell's Beneath the surface as well as Kate Furnivall's Guardian of Lies. Phillippa Cheifitz delved into the Africa Cookbook by owner of The Africa Café's Portia Mbau and Lesley Beake perceives the shift in teen reading with The choice between us by Edyth Bullbring, Singing down the Stars by Nerine Dorman and, The Music Box by Toby Bennett.

Fine Music Radio — It’s time for another edition of Bookchoice on Fine Music Radio, it being the first Monday of the month of love, and we’re broadcasting from the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. I’m Cindy Moritz, and as usual we have a diverse and interesting selection of reading for booklovers around Cape Town, or if you’re streaming online, wherever it is you’re listening. Melvyn Minnaar fell under the influence of acclaimed Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma’s An Orchestra of Minorities. Beverley Roos-Muller applauds Sir Salman Rushdie's latest novel, Quichotte (pronounced Key-Shot), loosely based on the classic Don Quixote story, and which was shortlisted for the Booker last year. Philip Todres spoke to John Matisonn about his new book, released in December, titled Cyril’s Choices, Lessons From 25 Years of Freedom in South Africa, and Penny Lorimer discovered Canadian author Louise Penny with her most recent, A Better Man, and also read A Death In The Medina by James Von Leyden. John Hanks found value in Grant Fowld and Graham Spence’s Saving the last Rhino and Beryl Eichenberger regales us with her views on Fiona Niell’s Beneath the surface as well as Kate Furnivall’s Guardian of Lies. Phillippa Cheifitz delved into the Africa Cookbook by owner of The Africa Café’s Portia Mbau and Lesley Beake perceives the shift in teen reading with The choice between us by Edyth Bullbring, Singing down the Stars by Nerine Dorman and, The Music Box by Toby Bennett.

It's time for Bookchoice on Fine Music Radio, coming to you from the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. I'm Cindy Moritz, and we're ringing in the new year with a stack of exciting and interesting reads handpicked by our team of reviewers.

Fine Music Radio — It’s time for Bookchoice on Fine Music Radio, coming to you from the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. I’m Cindy Moritz, and we’re ringing in the new year with a stack of exciting and interesting reads handpicked by our team of reviewers.

This episode covers Monday 9 December to Sunday 15 December 2019. Entertainment news includes stand-up comedy show The Lying King: Circle of Laugh at Theatre on the Bay, Cape Town City Ballet’s A Christmas Carol at the Artscape Theatre, festive music throughout Cape Town, and the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at the Cape Town Stadium. We also look at the best places for your end-of-year event (with plenty of other happenings at Lapo’s Kitchen), enjoy the best high tea for International Tea Day, and catch a wave at the Stoked Surfing School two-day camp in Muizenberg this weekend. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

It's midday on the first Monday of Women's month and what better time to put up your feet and join us for Bookchoice on Fine Music Radio, coming to you from the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. I'm Cindy Moritz, and I'm delighted to bring you this month's choice of good books from our switched-on team of readers. Penny Lorimer reviews two unusual thrillers, one by a seasoned British writer and the other by a novice American writer. Joe Country by Mick Herron and Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips “Haunting, poetic and page turning”, is how Vanessa Levenstein describes the much hyped Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, set in a small town in North Carolina in the 1960s. Philip Todres chatted with Getaway Magazine editor Justin Fox about The 30-Year Safari - A celebration of Getaway Photography, published by Jacana. He called it “A very handsome coffee-table book with an impressive range of stunning photographs selected from the past decade of travel images featured in Getaway.” Beverley Roos-Muller read Cari Mora, for which she suggests a strong stomach is required. It is written by Thomas Harris, best remembered for his "Hannibal the Cannibal" books. John Hanks believes Stuarts' Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central and East African Wildlife is a must-have for every wildlife enthusiast and anyone involved with environmental education. Beryl Eichenberger reviewed The Wall by Max Annas, set in an upmarket suburb where the homeowners feel safe and secure. When someone comes in to find help he doesn't feel the same. Melvyn Minnaar indulged in two wonderful hardcover books of American origin which are miles apart content-wise: A Lucky Man by Jamel Brinkley and Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer. Peter Soal takes us into a tumultuous White House in Siege: Trump Under Fire by veteran journalist and media commentator Michael Wolff. It documents a White House driven by vicious infighting and a president who is described as erratic, irrational a

Fine Music Radio — It’s midday on the first Monday of Women’s month and what better time to put up your feet and join us for Bookchoice on Fine Music Radio, coming to you from the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. I’m Cindy Moritz, and I’m delighted to bring you this month’s choice of good books from our switched-on team of readers. Penny Lorimer reviews two unusual thrillers, one by a seasoned British writer and the other by a novice American writer. Joe Country by Mick Herron and Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips “Haunting, poetic and page turning”, is how Vanessa Levenstein describes the much hyped Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, set in a small town in North Carolina in the 1960s. Philip Todres chatted with Getaway Magazine editor Justin Fox about The 30-Year Safari - A celebration of Getaway Photography, published by Jacana. He called it “A very handsome coffee-table book with an impressive range of stunning photographs selected from the past decade of travel images featured in Getaway.” Beverley Roos-Muller read Cari Mora, for which she suggests a strong stomach is required. It is written by Thomas Harris, best remembered for his "Hannibal the Cannibal" books. John Hanks believes Stuarts’ Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central and East African Wildlife is a must-have for every wildlife enthusiast and anyone involved with environmental education. Beryl Eichenberger reviewed The Wall by Max Annas, set in an upmarket suburb where the homeowners feel safe and secure. When someone comes in to find help he doesn’t feel the same. Melvyn Minnaar indulged in two wonderful hardcover books of American origin which are miles apart content-wise: A Lucky Man by Jamel Brinkley and Dreyer’s English by Benjamin Dreyer. Peter Soal takes us into a tumultuous White House in Siege: Trump Under Fire by veteran journalist and media commentator Michael Wolff. It documents a White House driven by vicious infighting and a president who is described as erratic, irrational a

Part 2 of the conversation between our host, Lois Strachan, and Marlene Le Roux. Marlene is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa. "We are whole people!" - Dr Marlene Le Roux This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Guest House, which has 4 accessible rooms with roll-in showers and other facilities that can accommodate guests with disabilities. Epic Guest House is situated in Noordhoek, Cape Town. Photo credits: Xpression M3dia Photography Connect with Dr Marlene Le Roux: www.facebook.com/drmarleneleroux/ This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/

Accessible South Africa — Part 2 of the conversation between our host, Lois Strachan, and Marlene Le Roux. Marlene is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa. "We are whole people!" - Dr Marlene Le Roux This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Guest House, which has 4 accessible rooms with roll-in showers and other facilities that can accommodate guests with disabilities. Epic Guest House is situated in Noordhoek, Cape Town. Photo credits: Xpression M3dia Photography Connect with Dr Marlene Le Roux: www.facebook.com/drmarleneleroux/ This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/

Our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Marlene Le Roux, who is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa. "No one must be invisible. Everybody must have a voice. Everybody must be treated with dignity." - Dr Marlene Le Roux This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Enabled, a tour operator providing tours for people with disabilities and whose company motto is "breaking boundaries" Photo credits: Xpression M3dia Photography Connect with Dr Marlene Le Roux: www.facebook.com/drmarleneleroux/ This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/

Accessible South Africa — Our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Marlene Le Roux, who is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa. "No one must be invisible. Everybody must have a voice. Everybody must be treated with dignity." - Dr Marlene Le Roux This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Enabled, a tour operator providing tours for people with disabilities and whose company motto is "breaking boundaries" Photo credits: Xpression M3dia Photography Connect with Dr Marlene Le Roux: www.facebook.com/drmarleneleroux/ This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/

Annemarie speaks to Basil Appollis about ABFAB Drag show & we meet The Queens Behind The AB FAB DRAG SHOW held at The Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. www.gaysaradio.co.za

GaySA Radio — Annemarie speaks to Basil Appollis about ABFAB Drag show & we meet The Queens Behind The AB FAB DRAG SHOW held at The Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.

Fine Music Radio — A brand new, large scale musical has been running at the Artscape Theatre this month. It’s called “Calling Us Home’ and has been written by ALICE GILHAM and directed by Magdalene Minnaar. It touches on international and local issues regarding the refugee crisis and displaced people and boasts a large, all South African cast. In People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to Alice Gilham about her new musical.

The annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture has been moved from the University of the Western Cape to the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town due to concerns relating to ongoing student protests. Pakistani human rights advocate Hina Jilani will deliver the lecture tonight to celebrate Tutu's 85th birthday. The Tibetan spritual leader the Dalai Lama launched the lecture in 2011. Executive Director of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation, the Reverend Mpho Tutu, says they hope to back at the UWC next year. From our side though, here is our tribute to uTat'Tutu...