The 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards

South Africa’s biggest night in comedy took over Gold Reef City, The Lyric Theatre, on Saturday, 2nd May, as the country’s finest comedic talent gathered for the 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.


This year’s show embraced the theme A Family Affair. Celebrating comedy for what it truly is: a wonderfully chaotic, brilliantly dysfunctional family where everyone has a role to play, and no one holds back on the punchlines.

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Review: Pretty Woman – The Musical

If you are looking for a night of pure, unadulterated nostalgia wrapped in high-energy theatre, then “Pretty Woman: The Musical” at Montecasino’s Teatro is a mandatory stop. It isn’t just a stage adaptation; it is a vibrant, rhythmic tribute to a story that defined a generation of romantic comedies.

A Cinematic Experience on Stage:

One of the most impressive feats of this production is its ability to honor the source material while carving out its own identity. It hits every major story beat with precision, the iconic red dress, the high-stakes polo match, and that famous jewelry box snap, ensuring fans of the film feel right at home. The transition from screen to stage is seamless, using clever set changes that transport you instantly from the gritty streets of Hollywood Boulevard to the gilded luxury of the Beverly Wilshire.

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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Makes its South African Debut in March 2026

South Africa, get ready to fall in love! Step back into the late ’80s as one of Hollywood’s most cherished love stories, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to life for the first time in South Africa in 2026, making its debut at Artscape, Cape Town on 18 March followed by a season at Montecasino’s Teatro from 24 April.  Tickets on sale at showtime.co.za or ticketmaster.co.za.

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The Nutcracker at Montecasino: Meet Clara!

Different young artists will perform the role of Clara in upcoming run

Cape Ballet Africa’s brand-new production of The Nutcracker this December at Teatro, Montecasino will feature six young artists sharing the role of Clara; the young girl who receives a magical nutcracker doll for Christmas and goes on on adventures in magical lands.

The rising young performers dancing Clara include three dancers from Johannesburg and three from Cape Town.

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The Nutcracker at Montecasino extends to 28 December 2025

The Nutcracker has provided wonderfully imaginative, sweet holiday entertainment for over a century, often being the first show young audiences experience when introduced to ballet and theatre. The new production presented by Global Star Events in collaboration with Cape Ballet Africa shows that none of that appeal has diminished, with its Teatro, Montecasino run already having been extended to accommodate overwhelming demand for tickets.

Now ending on Sunday 28 December, the run incorporates special festive season early show times on the final eight performances, on sale today at Webtickets.co.za. There are two shows  on Tuesday, 23 December; Saturday, 27 December and Sunday, 28 December at 11am and 3:30pm with 3pm matinee shows on Wednesday, 24 December and Friday, 26 December.

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