On the Boards

● London Road: If you haven’t seen Nicholas Spagnoletti’s superb play, London Road, catch it at Alexander Upstairs in Strand Street from Monday. The play runs until December 28, at 8pm nightly, but there are no Sunday shows. This absolute gem is about an elderly Jewish woman and a young Nigerian woman and their unlikely friendship. Directed by Lara Bye, it stars Robyn Scott and Ntombi Makhutshi. Tickets R120. Bookings at shows.alexander bar.co.za or call 021 300 1652 ● Falling Mirror: On Monday, South African rock band Falling Mirror will perform in the Baxter Concert Hall at 8pm. Tickets R125. Bookings at Computicket at 0861 915 8000. ● The Garage Sale: This dark comedy by Rafiek Mammon is being presented by Artscape as a showcase (i.e. it is a try-out production) as part of 9th Artscape Spring Drama Season. The last two performances are today at 4pm and 6pm in the Artscape Arena. Tickets R30. – Robyn Cohen