Embark on a riveting journey through the Law of Carnage, an episodic masterpiece of fragmented imagery and powerful physical expression. Witness the tumultuous descent of a successful prosecutor into psychosis following a tragic event, challenging the boundaries of reality and society’s reliance on violence.
Set in a graveyard filled with the persistent cries of visitors in mourning and the poignant music of Isicathamiya singers (an a cappella singing style originating from the Zulus),Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro vividly elicits emotions associated with the loss of life.
Sister Dinges navigates the depths of grief as Marshall, a queer man, seeks to honour his estranged mother’s cremation wish amidst family turmoil. A homophobic attack becomes a catalyst for Marshall’s revenge quest, masking the pain of loss. The film explores grief’s complexities, providing a grounded perspective on healing amid adversity.
Get ready for an exciting cinematic treat as Aunty Merle hits the big screen! Last year, the sensational musical AUNTY MERLE THINGS GET REAL was captured live, and now it’s time to share the magic with you.
The much-anticipated Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival returns for its 14th edition, captivating audiences from March 9th to 15th. As the curtains rise, immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Cape Town’s burgeoning theatre scene, where the spotlight shines brightly on emerging talent.
Hulle was net nog ’n getroude paartjie tot sy op ’n dag ophou vleis eet… Só begin ’n reeks
gebeure van toenemende fisieke en psigiese verset. Haar man, swaer en suster is getuies
van hierdie enigmatiese reis en haar groeiende fantasieë wat toenemend plantaardige
vorme aanneem. ’n Verhoogverwerking van Han Kang se roman The Vegetarian, wenner
van die 2016 Man Booker International-prys.
Expelled is a family drama which focuses on the largely ungoverned world of social media. Alex, a Matric pupil at an elite school, gets caught up in a viral scandal and is suspended. Once shared, lives alter in seconds, what’s seen cannot be unseen. The ramifications for his family are profound.
A good dad. A happy family. A dark secret.
A young woman is sitting in a prison cell. A serious crime has been committed. But what precisely? And why? Everyone thought they were a lovely family.
Die Fel Omstrede Kroon van Edward II en Gaveston by Tom Lanoye, Belgium’s most famous novelist and playwright, comes to the Baxter Flipside for a limited season, from 16 to 27 January 2024 at 7.30pm, with a matinee on 19 January at 2.30pm.
Award nominated playwright and actor Brent Palmer’s newest offering KING GEORGE will keep you transfixed with nail-biting suspense at the Baxter’s Masambe theatre from November 21st to December 2nd.