ON THE BOARDS

Kafka’s Ape. Joburg-based Phala O Phala’s adaptation of Franz Kafka’s ‘A Report to An Academy’ is on at Alexander Upstairs from February 7 to 15, at 7pm, Tony Miyambo delivers a gritty and riveting performance. The production won a Silver Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival in 2015. Tickets R100, online: alexanderbar. co.za or R120 at door.

Info: 021 300 1088.

The Illusionists: Direct from Broadway. How do they do that?

Yes, we know it’s all an illusion – but we gasp in wonder. This show, on at GrandWest from February 7 to 11, is a must for magic seekers. This production holds the record as the highest grossing show in a single week at the Marquis and Neil Simon Theatres (Broadway), the Shaftesbury Theatre (West End), the Sydney Opera House and the Arts Centre Melbourne, and the Auditorio Nacional (Mexico City). Tickets are R250-R500. Book at www.computicket.com

Another Day. This musical-comedydrama about a marriage that has gone a bit flat – and ultimately regains its vooma – returns to the Kalk Bay Theatre from February 13 to March 10. It features Ash Searle, Lucy Tops, Brad Searle, Jo Liebenberg, Nicole van der Berg, Natasha Rhoda and Liam Gillespie. Tickets are R175. Tuesday nights are buy one, get one free. Thursdaydinner special: buy one main; get one free. Book at www.kalkbaytheatre.co.za or call 021 788 7257.

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