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InZync Poetry features on September 13 at the Open Book Festival at The Fugard Theatre. Featuring Koleka Putuma (South Africa’s first national slam champ), Pieter Odendaal, Mbongeni Nomkonwana (Lingua Franca) and Adrian Diff alongside the legendary Malika Ndlovu in a celebration of words and music. 5.30pm. R45. Information: events@slipnet.co.za

Full Stops on Your Face runs until September 26 at the Rosebank Theatre. A one-woman performance by Iman Isaacs that contrasts the scourge of social injustice and Islamophobia gathering momentum in global politics, with the increasingly horrific cases of gender violence in South African homes. 8pm. R120. Info via Webtickets.

Ufundo runs September 10 to 12 at the Artscape Theatre. Showcasing collaborative dance pieces by Jazzart Dance and Unmute Dance Company. 8pm. R80. Information via Computicket.

Cape Town Concert Series runs September 19 at the Baxter Concert Hall. Featuring Laura Pauna (piano) and Samson Diamond (violin). 8pm. R150. Bookings at Computicket.

Obsessions of a Thought Reader runs from September 9 to 12 at the Alexander Theatre. This is Bryan Miles’ one-man show revolving around mind-reading. 7pm. R90. For information call 021 300 1652.

The Merry Widow of Malagawi runs until September 12 at the Artscape Theatre Centre. A light-hearted theatrical and musical exploration of diplomatic intrigue and how people protect their wealth and self-interests. 7.30pm. R125 to R320. Information via Computicket.

Big Boys II runs until September 16 at the Kalk Bay Theatre. 8.30pm. R125. Information: 079 361 8275.

Artscape Heritage Festival runs until September 27 at the Artscape Theatre. Through various disciplines, Artscape will question identity, with a focus on “who we are, what we are and what we have been”. Productions include Inkundla, Siembamba and Izityhilelo Zobuze. Information: www.artscape.co.za

Sizwe Banzi is Dead runs until September 12 at the Baxter Theatre. Athol Fugard’s classic starring Atandwa Kani and Mncedisi Shabangu.7.30pm. R100 to R150. Bookings via Computicket.

Jou Ma se Comedy Club runs from Wednesday to Sunday at The Pumphouse, V&A Waterfront. This week features headliner KG, Martin Davis and Darren Amos. 8.30pm. R95 to R120. See www.joumasecomedy.com or call 021 418 8880.

Comedy on Long every Thursday at Iconic Lounge, Long Street, CBD. R50. Info via Quicket. Facebook: www.facebook.com/comedyonlong

Improguise every Monday at The Galloway Theatre. 8pm. Call 072 939 3351.

Comedy at Mercury Live, 43 De Villiers Street, Zonnebloem, on Wednesdays. Tickets from R30 at the door (open at 8pm). Stand-up

Comedy at Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory, every Sunday. 8.30pm to 10.30pm.