What’s coming up at the Artscape this February?

From Table Mountain to Table Bay, the City of Cape Town boasts a contemporary mix of historic and modern landmarks. One of which is the Artscape Theatre Centre in the Foreshore district.

It’s a vibrant and multifaceted creative arts centre that offers a world of performing arts and creative excellence to locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated night out, a good laugh, an evening of profound underlying themes, or simply a chance to boogie in your seats, you’ll find the perfect show right here.

Here’s what you can expect to see at the Artscape:

Symphony of Love – Pratibha Singh Baghel & CT Philharmonic Orchestra

Featuring the sensational songstress from India, Pratibha Singh Baghel, live in concert with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, this world premiere event is a confluence of the rich musical traditions of India and classical music.

The “Symphony of Love” concert will present a carefully curated collection of popular old film classics, current Bollywood hits, and ghazals that have been rearranged for orchestra.

• Date: Friday, 27 January 2023
• Theatre: Opera House
• Duration: 2 hours
• Tickets: R150 to R1000

Picture: Pratibha Singh Baghel / Facebook

Resilience

The New World Dance Theatre (NWDT) will be performing as part of their fundraiser for their United States tour with the American company, Karlovsky & Company Dance.

NWDT were invited to collaborate with Karlovsky & Company Dance in a performance and teaching exchange in March 2020. However, it was put on hold due to the pandemic.

Resilience is a collaborative performance with invited guest dance companies and studios from Cape Town. The Artscape is hoping to raise sufficient funds through this collaborative performance to continue their relationship with the American company.

• Dates: 1 to 4 February 2023
• Theatre: Arena
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Tickets: R150

Picture: screenshot / Artscape website

Cinderella 

Following shortly after a magical festive season, Cape Town City Ballet presents the folk fairytale of the sweet-tempered “Cinderella”, a young woman with a kind heart left in the care of her two generally disagreeable step-sisters and step-mother, who contribute greatly to Cinderella’s woes.

But with just a little hope, a bit of bibbity bobbity boo, and a fateful glass slipper, Cinderella meets her Prince Charming and is whisked away to a happily ever after.

The graceful dancers of Cape Town City Ballet delight in bringing their audiences this magical and uplifting tale where happy endings always prevail. Audiences will be treated to a sparkling and captivating journey of magic, wonderment and all the feel-good moments of the summer season.

Bonus: The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra appears at select performances.

• Start date: 4 to 19 February 2023
• Theatre: Opera House
• Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
• Tickets: R175 to R750

Picture: Artscape / Facebook

Calling Us Home

“Calling Us Home”, the musical that raised the roof and brought audiences to their feet, is returning to Cape Town for one week only!

Grace, an African princess fleeing a devastating war in her homeland, arrives penniless in the freezing, grimy docklands of an American city. After an unexpected encounter, the evil gang lord, Ivan – who rules the city’s underworld – has set his sights on Grace.

Meanwhile, the street-smart Rafael, a young construction worker with bold ambitions, is determined to capture her heart. Grace befriends his reckless sister, Isabella, and together the two must fight to survive and keep their dreams alive.

This epic musical promises to bewitch you with its spectacular music and move you to laughter and tears as it celebrates love and the triumph of hope.

• Dates: 14 to 19 February 2023
• Theatre: Theatre
• Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
• Tickets: R190 to R390

Picture: Artscape / Facebook

The Romantic Tour live with Manana

“The Romantic Tour” live with Manana will be bringing a highly anticipated solo acoustic concert to Cape Town this February.

He will be taking his audience on an intimate musical journey with his serenading voice and piano playing that’s sure to be an unplugged experience to be remembered.

Ndumiso Manana, born in the humble hills of Swaziland, began his musical journey in a choir school at the age of eight and hasn’t looked back since. The 24-year-old artist is now an up-and-coming singer and songwriter, stepping away from traditional jazz into the world of contemporary R&B and soul.

• Dates: 23 to 24 February 2023
• Theatre: Arena
• Duration: 2 hours
• Tickets: R250

Picture: Artscape / Facebook

Acapella Music Festival

The Acapella Music Festival is a community-based initiative that aims to establish new partnerships with youth and surrounding communities through music and entertainment, making up for the loss of competitive art forms in townships, which are filled with new faces and talent.

The Rainbow Arts Organisation conceived of the festival after witnessing the dedication of a cappella groups who tirelessly sing for commuters at various taxi ranks throughout the Mother City.

The festival will feature 20 musical groups with an opportunity to showcase their talents, promote their music and create job opportunities for youth in the arts and culture industry.

• Date: 23 to 25 February 2023
• Theatre: Theatre
• Duration: 3 hours
• Tickets: R100

Picture: Artscape / Facebook

A Letter to Azania 

It has been a few years since Thaniswa Mazwai graced the stages of Cape Town.

In an exclusive one-night-only performance, the songstress will be taking the audience on a sonic journey she calls “A Letter to Azania”, which will feature favourite hits from multiple genres such as jazz, funk, reggae and gospel.

“A Letter to Azania” is a unique musical about a letter the singer is writing to “Azania” – a place of freedom. You will be taken on an exploration of this utopian motherland through a selection of songs that have influenced her over the last two decades.

• Date: 25 February 2023
• Theatre: Opera House
• Duration: 2 hours
• Tickets: R350 to R600

Picture: Artscape / Facebook

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