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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.

Clarence Ford was joined by veteran actor Zane Meas for more on his latest production A Doll’s House Part 2 which comes to the Baxter Theatre this April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pippa speaks actress Mpume Mthombeni who is getting ready to step out at the Baxter Flipside Theatre in the one-woman show called Isi-dlam-lilo/The Fire Eater. The play has won a string of awards and glowing reviews both locally and internationally, since its premier at the National Arts Festival in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Performer Tony Miyambo joined Clarence Ford in studio for more on Kafka’s Ape – a globally acclaimed and multi-award-winning adaptation of Franz Kafka’s, A Report to an Academy now showing at the Baxter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Saturday morning, Weekend Breakfast host Sara-Jayne Makwala King shares her top three picks of things to do in and around the Western Cape. If there's an event that you would like featured on SJ's Top Picks you can send an email to sarak@primedia.co.za This week: Cape Town Carnival Zabalaza Theatre Festival at the Baxter Books on the Bay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Clarence Ford spoke to the Zabalaza Artistic Director and Curator, Mdu Kweyama on the Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival celebrating 15 years of transformative and innovative artistic excellence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Clarence Ford speaks to comedian Stuart Taylor on his new show at the Baxter Theatre: Odd Man Out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, Stuart Taylor pops by the studio with Carl Wastie to chat about his latest stand-up show, "Odd Man Out" at the Baxter Theatre. Click on the audio player for more details. This conversation aired on Friday, 29 February 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the distinguished South African flautist Liesl Stolz who not only lectures Flute at UCT but has a very busy life playing chamber music, solo works and she's played in all the major orchestras in South Africa as guest principal. Liesl has also launched the first Woodwind Festival in South Africa which takes place from the 8 – 11 April at the Baxter Theatre. Her passion for the flute and music is most infectious and she is also a great ambassador for South African flute music. Liesl Stoltz on People of Note this week. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP.

Amy MacIver in for Sara-Jayne Makwala King speaks to the Baxter Theatre’s CEO and Artistic Director Lara Foot about her life and work. She also reveals their line-up for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fahiem Stellenboom, Marketing Manager at Baxter Theatre Centre joins Zain Johnson to throw forward to their programming for the next month or so and reflect on the year that was 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Joburg Ballet CEO, Elroy Fillis-Bell about the upcoming Cape Town production called, Scarcity. The show will take place at the Baxter Theatre from the 24-26 OctSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nkoli: The Vogue Opera plays at The Baxter Theatre this month, it honours the life and legacy of Simon Nkoli and highlights his enormous contribution to the struggle for liberation in South Africa. Dr Beverly Ditsie, fellow activist and friend to Simon speaks about his legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zain speaks to Actor Shannon EzraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's part opera, part vogueing-ball. “Think if Hamilton and RuPaul's Drag Race had a baby in South Africa. That's Nkoli: The Vogue-Opera” says S'bo Gyre, co-lyricist with Philip Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiisetso Mashifane is the Writer and Director of Neighbourhood, a play that will be on stage at the Baxter Theatre from 2 to 24 August. She joins Lester Kiewit to discuss her inspiration and to provide a preview of the play, which contrasts the fictional informal settlement of ‘Lindela' with the affluent ‘Everwood' to spotlight social inequalities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show is Actress, Bo Petersen, as she returns to the Cape Town stage for her first full run in seven years with her internationally acclaimed autobiographical work, "Pieces of Me," at The Baxter Theatre from July 10 to 27.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Amy McIver speaks to Anton Armstrong, the conductor of the St Olaf choir who have been touring South Africa. They've performed with the Drakensberg Boys Choir and tonight at the Baxter Theatre with the UCT Choir and tomorrow night with the South African Youth Choir at Hugo Lamprechts Auditorium in Parow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alerting you to a new play – entitled The Sin Drinkers – that is coming to the Baxter Theatre from next week.Award winning writer/director Louis Viljoen reunites with broadcasting legend John Maytham and acclaimed actor Emma Kotze to tell a story of broken people and the dark truths that slither under their skins.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to the actor taking the helm of the production in the title role, Atandwa Kani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks Dr Mhlambi an honorary research fellow at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Archive and Public Culture Research Initiative. Written, performed and produced by this multi-talented musician, this hot-property musical genius is ready to take the stage at the Baxter Theatre, a 3-day must-see show from the 4 to 6 April 2024.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch Lara Foot's ground-breaking adaptation of Othello starting April 6th,2024. Tickets range from R200 to R290 and are available on Webtickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined by Africa Melane in his capacity as panel chair of the Fleur Du Cap awards which are happening on Sunday night at the Baxter Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new play premiered at the Baxter Theatre to rave reviews. It's called "Expelled" and focuses on the largely ungoverned world of social media in which a matric pupil at an elite school gets caught up in a viral scandal and is suspended. On People of Note Rodney spoke to the husband and wife team of Rosalind Butler, who wrote the play and Craig Freimond who directed it.

A new ballet has opened at the Baxter Theatre. It's called The Gold Rhino of Mapungubwe and it has truly imaginative choreography by ANGELA REVIE and is described as a fusion of classical and afro ballet and contemporary dance, enhanced by poetic narration. In People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Angela Revie about his new ballet which has a powerful storyline that connects the mythical world with an ancient African civilisation.

Playwright Rosalind Butler joins John to celebrate the premiere of her new SouthAfrican play – EXPELLED at the Golden Arrow Studio at The Baxter for a limited seasonuntil 2 March. Bookings can be made at WebticketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Fahiem Stellenboom, marketing manager at Baxter Theatre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned singer and songwriter Simphiwe Dana joins John in studio to invite listeners to ONE NIGHT ONLY live at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town on the 15th December. Tickets can be found at Webtickets or Pick and Pay for R600. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tankiso Mamabolo joins John to introduce the release of her Sophomore album ‘Thapo' that will be launched at the Baxter Theatre on 19 Nov 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years ago a production at the Baxter Theatre was so successful during its debut run that it has been brought back to the Magnet Theatre. It's called SNAPPED and it was written by Jennie Reznek and directed by Mark Fleishman. The play explores the relationship between fathers and daughters and it tackles loss and grief, and how to overcome these. The play intersects two stories – that of a woman stuck in grief over the loss of her father and of a young South African stretcher-bearer who was killed in action during World War 2. I spoke to Jennie Reznek about her play on People of Note this week.

On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to Charmaine Weir-Smith who is directing a play which has won 5 Naledi Theatre awards called The Beauty Queen of Leenane. The play was written by the Tony Award Nominee Martin McDonagh and has been described as a masterpiece and a darkly comic tale about the turbulent, dysfunctional and often savage relationship between a mother and daughter. The play opens at The Baxter Theatre on the 2nd August.

Contested Bodies was the most awarded play at the 2023 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards and it is about to begin at The Baxter Theatre. The Award for Best Director went to Fred Abrahamse at the awards and he joins John to discuss what we can expect from the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie Joans is an actor, playwriter, comedian, and clown. Her debut solo play 'Île' (Baxter Theatre, 2-6 May) has earned awards and much critical acclaim. As an independent producer of her own work though, putting on an award-winning play still comes with its difficulties. We get into the struggles and triumphs Sophie has experienced taking 'Île' across the country. We also hear how her burlesque clown act came about (seriously), and why you shouldn't eat curry before going on the slides at uShaka (seriously). Enjoy. Buy tickets to 'Île': https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1527482079 Keep up with Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solo_joans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/solo_joans Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SoloJoans Buy tickets to the preview of 'It's Not The End of the World', 29 April, Station Collective: https://almostperfect.co.za/shows/its-not-the-end-of-the-world-preview/ Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/ Almost Perfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/almostperfectza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect We have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/HWDNnkyy7k

Guest: Daniel Newton joins John to discuss ‘The Rangers', a psychological thrillerwith dark comedic undertones. Featuring Nicholas Pauling, Aidan Scott and Lyle October. The Baxter Theatre 15 March – 01 April. Tickets: WebTicketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Celebrated theatre actor Graham Hopkins joins John to chat about his lead alongside Fiona Ramsay in ‘Hansard' that is currently happening at the Baxter Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence speaks to South African actors Theodore Jantjies and Maurice Paige.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iNaturalist Challenge  Pick n Pay food & wine festival  Kirsty Bows on the Rooftop  Inhale live at Café Roux  Born Naked, comes to the Baxter Theatre for a short season  Dominoes - Best of Dire Straits, Pink Floyd & Mel Botes Unplugged  Ceramics SA Western Cape Potters' Market  1st Sundays Comedy Jam   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Baxter Theatre spokesperson, Fahiem Stellenboom. 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)

Sara-Jayne speaks to the Marketing Manager at the Baxter Theatre, Fahiem Stellenboom, to pay tribute to Alvon Collison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented to the entertainment industry, many artists and organisations (including Cape Town Concert Series and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra) have found new platforms online. And now that lockdown rules allow venues to reopen, you can enjoy outdoors movies at the Galileo Open Air Cinema; new productions at Theatre Arts, the Baxter Theatre, and Gate69; exhibitions with First Thursdays, the Norval Foundation, and the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa; as well as museum tours on Robben Island and in District Six. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

Guest: Lara  Foot | Director and CEO  at Baxter Theatre Centre

Guest : Fahiem Stellenboom | Marketing Manager at Baxter Theatre Centre | The Baxter Theatre Centre has introduced Baxter Radio in light of the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa. Top actors in Cape Town have recorded school set-works and other books and plays as a service to schoolchildren and arts lovers during the lockdown A total of 40 local artists have been involved to make these works available – which will also be offered to radio stations as free content for their programming.

This episode covers Monday 16 March to Sunday 22 March 2020. We start with some exciting updates in celebration of our two-year anniversary and continue the party at the annual Cape Town Carnival this weekend. Then, after enjoying great music from a new play at the Baxter Theatre, the Cape Town Concert Series, and an evening of improvised piano and painting, we end in Stellenbosch for details of the best places to eat, plus great wine tours, tastings, and pairings with popcorn, hot cross buns, and more. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 2 March to Sunday 8 March 2020. We start with two inspiring events: Pecha Kucha Cape Town and Daily Maverick’s The Gathering. We then enjoy music at the Huawei KDay in Durbanville, travel at The Getaway Show in Stellenbosch, and the best cultural festivals in the Western Cape, including SpiritFest in Swellendam, The Knysna Literary Festival, the Toyota University of Stellenbosch Woordfees, and the Zabalaza Theatre Festival at the Baxter Theatre. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 17 February to Sunday 23 February 2020. To celebrate the best classical music in Cape Town, we highlight concerts from Vox Cape Town (at the Youngblood Art Gallery), the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (at the Artscape Opera House), and the Cape Town Concert Series (at the Baxter Theatre). We also enjoy the satirical Woolworths at the Courtyard Playhouse, a race event at the Slave Route Challenge, as well as great food and wine at the annual Constantia Fresh. (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.)

This episode covers Monday 3 February to Sunday 9 February 2020. We start at the theatre with The Producers at Theatre on the Bay, Master Harold and the Boys at the Fugard Studio, and the Rolex Arts Weekend at the Baxter Theatre. Then, after treating our ears at the annual Up The Creek Music Festival and thanks to a special offer from Audible, we head to the winelands for the best accommodation options and continue the celebrations at the Wine Harvest Commemoration at Groot Constantia, the Harvest at Dusk Festival at Nederburg, and the Cape Town Pizza and Pasta Festival in Green Point. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 2 December to Sunday 8 December 2019. Entertainment events include Aunty Merle: It’s a Girl at the Baxter Theatre, The Rocky Horror Show at the Artscape Opera House, the third annual Cape Tango Festival, and the Silo Concert at the V&A Waterfront. We then enjoy great food in the Silo District (including treats at Lindt Chocolate Studio and more at the Radisson RED Hotel) and end with plenty of wine at the first ever Somerset Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival at Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 11 November to Sunday 17 November 2019. We start on stage with The Gospel According to Jan Coetzee at Alexander Upstairs, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (with the Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town) at City Hall, the Cape Town Concert Series at the Baxter Theatre, and the start of the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts. We then end with details of the best everyday eateries in the Western Cape, as named by food website Eat Out at their recent awards, and prepare to celebrate the best restaurants in the country at the Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards this weekend. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2019. We start on the stage with the 2020 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season, Anthology: Clean Break at Alexander Upstairs, Rhapsody at Theatre on the Bay, and David Kramer’s Danger in the Dark at the Baxter Theatre. Then, after a trip to the winelands for the Blossom Weekend in Elgin and Wine on the River in Robertson, we end in Cape Town with the best breakfasts in celebration of World Egg Day, including cheap breakfasts in Cape Town for under R40. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September 2019. We start on stage with The Room at Alexander Upstairs, the annual dance festival at the Baxter Theatre, and the Tim Kliphuis Trio with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at City Hall. Then, after celebrating Heritage Day at the best braai spots in Cape Town and World Tourism Day at the top tourist restaurants in the Western Cape, we eat and drink at the Hermanus Wine and Food Festival before spending the night at The Marine Hotel, which is hosting the first ever Whale Week. Back in Cape Town, we end at the Fitch & Leedes Gin & Tonic Festival, with great meals at the ENTERTAINER’s partner restaurants at the V&A Waterfront. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 16 September to Sunday 22 September 2019. We start on stage with Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act at the Fugard Theatre, Antigone at the Baxter Theatre, A Night at the Musicals at Theatre on the Bay, and the Cape Town Baroque Festival at venues throughout Cape Town. We then celebrate spring at the best places to see the flowers in the Western Cape and end with details of the best steaks in and around Cape Town, with the chance to win free meals at top steakhouses thanks to the ENTERTAINER. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 2 September to Sunday 8 September 2019. We start with Cape Town Opera’s Orphée et Eurydice at the Baxter Theatre, the Open Book Festival in and around the Fugard Theatre, and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at City Hall. Then, after sipping on cocktails at the Canal Walk Gin Fest and wine at The Grape Escape Wine Festival, we explore the best restaurants in the Southern Suburbs, with the chance to win free meals at the ENTERTAINER’s partner restaurants in Claremont, Constantia, Kenilworth, Mowbray, Newlands, Observatory, Plumstead, Rondebosch, and Wynberg. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September 2019. We start on the stage with Marc Lottering at the Baxter Theatre, Pieter-Dirk Uys at Theatre on the Bay, and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at City Hall. We then enjoy drinks at the Capegate Craft Beer Festival, food at the Chocolate Festival, and design inspiration from the Homemakers Expo at the CTICC. Finally, we visit the V&A Waterfront for art, music, and several great prizes with the ENTERTAINER’s best activities, including harbour cruises and helicopter trips. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 22 July to Sunday 28 July 2019. We start with two music events: Megan-Geoffrey Prins in a solo piano recital at the Baxter Theatre and the final classical music evening at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel. We then cover three food festivals (the Beer and Bacon Festival, the Woodstock Winter Beer Festival, and the Drizzled Winter Music and Food Festival) before looking at the best restaurants in Woodstock (one of which is also the best restaurant in Africa) and highlighting three local finalists for the international Restaurant and Bar Design Awards. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 15 July to Sunday 21 July 2019. We start on the stage with the docudrama #JustMen returning to the Baxter Theatre, the comedy show Penny for a Laugh raising money for charity at the CTICC, and the musical South Pacific at the Artscape Opera House. Then, after highlighting restaurants giving back to their communities and featuring two foodie initiatives for Mandela Day, we end with details of Restaurant Week’s Winter Edition and Cape Town’s best dessert cafés in celebration of World Cake Day. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers events from Monday 1 July to Sunday 7 July 2019. We start with the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival at the Baxter Theatre and the play Family Secrets at Theatre on the Bay before moving to the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival. Then, after eating at the best Stellenbosch wine farm restaurants and drinking at the Darling Winter Beer Fest, we end with a trip to Table Mountain for hiking, riding, and more! (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

A men only show at the Baxter Theatre? What next? That should ruffle some feathers. Actor and comedian, David Muller, has a light-bulb moment at the Baxter Theatre and we find out more on this episode.Then a decision is made about whether Fish Hoek should be wet or dry. The ladies chat about the pros and cons and some of the reactions from the community. Does it matter? Will it affect us in Muizenberg? These questions are debated.We also hear about a successful year and the results of a homeless/street people initiative. Then finally some news about a film festival where people from the south can be part of a filmmaking project and learn the skills of creating short films with video. All this and more on our latest episode.

A men only show at the Baxter Theatre? What next? That should ruffle some feathers. Actor and comedian, David Muller, has a light-bulb moment at the Baxter Theatre and we find out more on this episode.Then a decision is made about whether Fish Hoek should be wet or dry. The ladies chat about the pros and cons and some of the reactions from the community. Does it matter? Will it affect us in Muizenberg? These questions are debated.We also hear about a successful year and the results of a homeless/street people initiative. Then finally some news about a film festival where people from the south can be part of a filmmaking project and learn the skills of creating short films with video. All this and more on our latest episode.

Fine Music Radio — On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon’s guest will be the multi-award winning playwright, director and producer LARA FOOT, who is also the CEO and Artistic Director of the Baxter Theatre and whose play The Inconvenience of Wings opens at the Theatre on The Bay and then at the Baxter this week. Lara’s own hard-hitting plays tackle social issues in South Africa which have earned her considerable local and international recognition and this play is a powerful and poignant drama about friendship, dysfunction, addiction and angels dealing with issues such as bi-polar disorder and compulsion.

"Today's youth are so positive and so aware of the important stuff. They so woke." - Saaleha Idrees Bamjee Born in 1983 in the small town of Azaadville on Joburg’s West Rand, Saaleha now lives closer to the city’s engineered skylines working as a freelance writer, photographer and incidental designer.  Khalil was stuck in JHB traffic again for this interview traveling thousands of miles...Ok not really thousands but you know what we mean...It was a pleasure officially meeting Saaleha and her talking about success, writing, photography and she also recited a couple of her poems... She gave us tips on how to shoot a self-portrait and do a stop-motion video... Enjoy this one! Feedback is our oxygen... Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. Or sponsor a student in need of this platform? AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

"I wanted to be a cricket commentator and follow the Pakistani cricket team around the world" - Fatima Asmal Obviously that didn't pan out because Allah had better and more rewarding plans for Fatima Asmal - Alhamdullillah. It was really great to meet her. We have been in contact for about 10+ years but seeing her, her mom and her adorable son was heart-warming to say the least. Fatima is an open book. She's courageous, daring and so caring. She tells us about how she started Ilm-SA and a beautiful story about empowering others (whether Muslim or not-yet). Some gratitude advice, single parenting advice and as she says... "just go with the flow" Enjoy this one! Feedback is our oxygen... Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

"I would hop around and make up a lot of stories in my head when I was a kid." - Shubnum Khan Shubnum stuck out like a "sore thumb" in school already. She speaks about her school life and University, as well as taking us through her process of writing her first book called "Onion Tears". "At the end of the day. We all the same. We go through the same pain, same fears, same grief. I write to connect people." Shubnum is also fascinated by people's memories and how we all see the world. She also believes from the heart that she can do much better in terms of writing and art. (Her best is yet to come!). We loved Shubnum's vulnerability and her story. We know you will enjoy it too. Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

"Speak your mind. One day it will be OK!" - Muhammad Zakaria Suleman We kicking off our first episode from Durban with Muhammad Zakaria. He speaks about 'clerking' for the Judge of the Constitutional Court but before that he studied Architecture? huh! We asked him whether South African law is tight and more progressive than other countries. The importance of not only breaking social boundaries within the South African Muslim community, but also intellectual boundaries. Muhammad Zakaria speaks about his 'successes' and dealings with Refugees/Schools and how it impacted him and his career. He goes deep about excellence, ego and gratitude. You going to find this episode very interesting (they all are!) We thrive you on your feedback! Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. Enjoy! AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

"I am just a simple girl from Mayfair..." - Khadija Patel Khalil could not leave! It was more than 1.5 hours of a beautiful conversation and as you could imagine it was so difficult to edit this. Khadija starts by telling us about her school teacher who inspired her to read/write. How she started with the Daily Vox to becoming the Editor-in-Chief of the Mail & Guardian (interesting story). Such a humble human-being, Khadija defines success and you know what? She was singled out by Former US President Barack Obama! (funny story). This episode is an extended one as we fielded questions from our subscribers Zaheer, Wasfeeya, Shanaaz, Iman, Hasanain, MJ Khan, Saleem and Fatima Jakoet. Download the free Stitcher app and you can listen to this and all other episodes anytime and anywhere at your own comfort and convenience. That's the power of podcasts. Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. Enjoy! AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

Philip Fisher reports from the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Lara Foot is the Director and CEO of the Baxter Theatre Centre at the University of Cape Town. She talks to Philip about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, her own career and the theatre scene in South Africa over the last thirty years. Award-winning stage and screen star Monica Dolan tells Philip about her first play as a writer, The B*easts, and its Edinburgh Fringe debut. They also discuss her passion for acting and the key moments of her career.

"Rightfully, as a Muslim community we are extremely obsessive about eating halaal and that is important. However from an investment or financial product consumption perspective, we unfortunately not at that level yet." - Saliegh Salaam This interview with Saliegh was fascinating. We were glued to our seats and wanted more. In fact our community poured in questions, via different platforms, prior to this interview for shariah compliant advice and he delivered indeed. Check out the Facebook live interview here. He is the lead Fund manager and champion of Shari’ah products (equity and multi-asset) since 2007. In addition, Saliegh is also the lead fund manager on Old Mutual High Yield Opportunity Fund (Managed volatility) and co-fund manager on Managed Alpha Funds.  The liaison for Shari’ah board and Shari’ah product partners & a member of the boutique Exco and Sales committee. 20 years of financial markets experience encompassing the entire investments value chain, from dealing, equity analysis, portfolio management and leadership. He is a mentor, husband, father and he can go deep from a philosophical perspective and we loved it. No spoiler alerts. P.S - Saliegh will be a speaker at our Cape Town Leadership Conference at the Baxter Theatre on the 30th September 2017. You may purchase your tickets here. Enjoy! AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

The Johnny Clegg episode: We had the honor to interview the great Johnny Clegg on this episode. You will hear many great Johnny Clegg songs, old and new. We are also featuring his latest album, Best, Live & Unplugged at the Baxter Theatre, Cape Town. Johnny Clegg is touring North America with his son Jesse […]

Waiting for the Barbarians is a novel  written by the South African-born Nobel laureate J. M. Coetzee. Published in 1980 it won the James Tait Black Memorial and Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prizes for fiction. The book's title comes from a poem by Greek-Egyptian poet Constantine P. Cavafy. American composer Philip Glass wrote an opera based on the book which premiered in 2005. In August 2012, the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town presented Alexandre Marine's stage adaptation of the novel. The production ran in Montreal at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts early in 2013. I met with the play's Canadian-South African producer Maurice Podbrey at his home in Montreal to talk about the play, the novel, Coetzee, South Africa, Barbarians and the challenges of adapting books for the stage.