Stay warm this winter with this fabulous selection of CBD events and happenings.
Tuesdays
The Om Revolution public yoga
Bring a mat or a towel to take part in these after-work sessions.
Where: The Company’s Garden
When: 17h45
Cost: R50
http://theomrevolution.co.za
17 to 20 May
Animal Farm
This adaptation of the 1945 novel is one of 64 productions at Cradle of Creativity, a theatre festival aimed at young audiences. Animal Farm is for those aged 16 and older.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Wednesday 12h00; Thursday 14h30; Friday 10h00 and 19h30; Saturday 19h30
Cost: R50 to R75
www.assitej2017.org.za
Until 20 May
Topdog/Underdog
Suzan-Lori Parks’ award-winning production looks at sibling dynamics.
Where: Alexander Bar, 76 Strand St
When: 19h00
Cost: R70 to R140
https://alexanderbar.co.za
20 to 27 May
Tiger Bay – the Musical
A Wales Millennium Centre production in association with Cape Town Opera and directed by Olivier- and Tony-nominated director Melly Still, this riotous family musical is set in the Cardiff docks at a time when coal was king.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Evening shows (18h00 or 19h30, date dependent), with one 15h00 matinee on Sunday 21 May
Cost: R100 to R400
www.artscape.co.za
21 May
FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN
Take in key historic and cultural sites in this race that passes through the CBD and ends in Bree Street.
Where: starts at Woodbridge Island, Milnerton
When: 05h00
Cost: R160
www.thecapetown12.com
28 May
The Royal Ballet’s production of Jewels
Jewels (pictured above) is a masterclass in classical ballet: virtuoso choreography, precision and intensity.
Where: The Fugard Bioscope, Caledon St
When: 11h00
Cost: R100
www.thefugard.com
30 & 31 May
Karen Zoid and Kahn Morbee live
The South African musicians take to the stage together for two nights in Cape Town.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: 19h30
Cost: R200 to R250
www.artscape.co.za
2 to 4 June
Good Food & Wine Show
South Africa’s largest culinary event features local and international chefs including Marco Pierre White and Jenny Morris.
Where: Cape Town International Centre, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long St
When: 10h00
Cost: R160; seniors and students R110; under-18s R60; under-12s free
http://capetown.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za
2 to 18 June
Swan Lake
The Cape Town City Ballet performs a timeless classic.
Where: Artscape Opera House, DF Malan St
When: Fridays 19h30; Saturdays 14h00 & 19h30; Sundays 15h00
Cost: R120 to R300
www.capetowncityballet.org.za
10 June
The Real Concert Series with Prime Circle, Just Jinjer & Tailor
This performance features a full string section and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations between all the artists.
Where: Cape Town International Centre, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long St
When: 20h30
Cost: R310 to R475
http://realsa.co.za
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Photo: The Royal Ballet’s production of Jewels (photo by Tristram Kenton)