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The Year of Magical Thinking runs from July 3 – 28 at the Baxter Theatre. The acclaimed production of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking stars Dorothy Ann Gould and is directed by Mark Graham Wilson.7.30pm. R120 – R180. Info via Webtickets.
Urinetown runs from July 4 – 14 at the Artscape Theatre. In a Gothamlike city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-endorsed ban on private toilets. Citizens are forced to use public loos regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for the basic need to wee. 8pm. R150. Info via Computicket.
Giselle runs from July 6 – 8 at the Artscape Theatre. One of the most popular of all classical ballets, Giselle portrays the tragic tale of a young girl who loses her mind when jilted by her fickle lover. 7.30pm. R100 – R500. Info via Computicket.
The Producers runs from July 4 – 21 at the Masque Theatre. Set against the backdrop of the post-war 50s, fading Broadway producer Max Bialystock is desperate to get to the top of his profession again, and he finds an unlikely ally in mousy accountant Leo Bloom, who hypothesizes that one could make far more money with a flop of a show than with a hit. 8pm. R120. Info via Computicket.
Satin to Sequins – More than a Minstrel runs until July 14 at The Baxter Theatre. Musical production, directed by Alistair Izobell, showing the human side of the minstrels as told by The Woodstock Darlings. 8.15pm. R150. Info via Webtickets.
An audition will be held on July 8 at 2pm at the Masque Theatre. This classic masterpiece has 13 parts with ages ranging from 17 to 65. For more information visit Muizenberg Dramatic Society Website or contact 021 788 4984.
Noddy runs until July 7 at the Artscape Theatre. Children’s theatre based on the stories by Enid Blyton. 7.30pm. R90. Info via Webtickets. Applications are now open for the 2019 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival in March next year. The Baxter’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival is calling for applications from theatremakers, directors, scriptwriters, community groups and theatre companies to participate in the 2019 Zabalaza Theatre Festival. The festival organisers are looking for one or two-handers, children’s theatre productions, puppetry, musical theatre, drama, comedy, physical theatre and storytelling. Deadline for applications is 5pm on July 31. Forms may be obtained from the Baxter Theatre or from the Makukhanye Art Room in Khayelitsha, Zolani Centre in Nyanga, Delft Rent office and Joseph Stone in Athlone. They can also be downloaded online. Info: 021 680 3980 or e-mail zoleka. helesi@uct.ac.za or baxterzabalaza@uct.ac.za
Alice in Wonderland Musical runs until July 16 at Canal Walk. Audiences of all ages will be enchanted by a garden of singing flowers; learn lessons from a caterpillar; have a madcap tea-party with the Mad Hatter and a few of his friends, like Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, The White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cat and The Queen of Hearts.11am – 2pm. R90 – R100. Info via Computicket.
Significant Other runs until July 7 at The Fugard Theatre. The play follows Jordan and his three closest friends as they navigate love, friendship and New York in their twenty-something years. Jordan is single, and finding Mr Right is much easier said than done. 8pm. R140 – R250. Info: 0214614554.
Cape Town Comedy Club runs every night at The Pumphouse, V&A Waterfront. Featuring headliners Dan Frigolette, Dugald Pieterse, Q Dube and Reagen Allen .8.30pm. R95 – R120. See www.joumasecomedy.com or call 021 418 8880.
Comedy every Sunday at Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory. 8.30pm to 10.30pm.