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ShxtsNGigs Daddy's Home South Africa Tour

From Mic to Stage: ShxtsNGigs Proves “Daddy’s Home” to South Africa

Podcasting is often an intimate, almost solitary experience — earbuds in, voices close, laughter shared privately. But on Saturday night in Johannesburg, ShxtsNGigs proved that some conversations are simply too big to stay behind a microphone.
For the first time ever, the wildly popular UK podcast decided live podcast shows were now a thing. They brought their Daddy’s Home live show to South African soil, transforming a digital phenomenon into a full-scale, in-person cultural event — and marking a first of its kind for local and international audiences.

A Theatrical Classic Returns: CATS Still Lands on Its Feet at Teatro

From the moment the lights dimmed, the atmosphere inside Teatro was electric. The entire theatre (including the balcony and boxes) was packed – theatre culture is so back! No curtain hid the set on stage, and audience members were gazing upon a back alley, string lights, graffiti and hidden holes. The show started with lights dimming and “cats” roaming around the audience in a display of audience inclusion and interaction.

Finding Holiday Arts & Culture Cheer Over the Festive Season

We know the pool and those cocktails are calling your name. But if you feel like slowing down and enjoying the cultural side of the season, here are some suggestions for when you need something different.

The cast of Chicago The Musical on stage at Montecasino

Chicago at Montecasino’s Teatro: The Musical That Still Razzle Dazzles

Johannesburg audiences are falling in love all over again with the iconic musical that defined Broadway cool. Presented by Showtime Management in association with Barry & Fran Weissler, Chicago The Musical has lit up the stage at Montecasino’s Teatro for its Gauteng run — a season so wildly popular that it’s already been extended to 16 November.