Fugard Theatre Announces Its 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019
Eric Abraham, The Fugard Theatre and its Artistic Director Greg Karvellas, have announced the new line up for their 2020 Season - 10 Years and Counting.
BWW Album Review: KING KONG Original London Cast Recording
by Jenny Ell - Sep 26, 2018
Not to be confused with the misunderstood silverback gorilla soon to be playing on Broadway, the Original London Cast Recording of South African musical King Kong is being released by Stage Door Records on CD this week.
Fugard Theatre Productions Wins Six Fleur Du Cap Awards
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2018
Productions presented and hosted by the Fugard Theatre won six Fleur du Cap awards at the 53rd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards ceremony which was held last night (Sunday 18 March) at the Baxter Theatre.
Multiple Award-Winning Star Desmond Dube Joins Cast Of Fugard's Acclaimed KING KONG
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2017
Multiple award-winning actor and popular TV and film star Desmond Dube joins the cast of the Fugard Theatre's hit production of the iconic South African musical KING KONG. From 2 January 2018 he steps in to the central role of Pop in the production, which is currently playing at the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town until 18 February 2018.
Start the Countdown to 2018 with KING KONG's Early New Year's Eve Show at The Fugard
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2017
Start the countdown to 2018 early in all-South African style at the Fugard Theatre on 31 December. Presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, the highly acclaimed production of the historic South African musical, KING KONG, is back in Cape Town for the summer season, with a special, early New Year's Eve performance taking place at 14:00.
KING KONG Sells Out Cape Town Run; Return Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017
The Eric Abraham and Fugard Theatre production of KING KONG has sold out its Cape Town first run. The show ends at the Fugard Theatre on 2 September before transferring to the Mandela Theatre at the Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg from 12 September until 8 October.
BWW Review: Revival of KING KONG at The Fugard Theatre as Complex as it is Thrilling
by David Fick - Aug 19, 2017
Watching KING KONG, the Fugard Theatre's latest musical theatre production, is as complex an experience as it is a thrilling one. The first revival of a legendary South African jazz opera, as it was called when first performed in 1959, KING KONG is at once a historical document, a contemporary reimagining, a vibrant performance piece and a damning comment on society.
The Fugard Theatre Brings Acclaimed Production of Iconic Musical KING KONG Home to Joburg
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2017
Over half a century since the world premiere of the original production of KING KONG, Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre bring this legendary and iconic musical home to Johannesburg. The run will come hot off the Cape Town season, which is currently playing to rave reviews, rapturous responses and sold-out houses at the Fugard Theatre.
Legendary South African Musical KING KONG Now Open at The Fugard Theatre
by David Fick - Aug 5, 2017
Over half a century since the original production, a brand new production of KING KONG, the legendary South African musical, is now on in Cape Town. Eric Abraham produces and presents this Fugard Theatre production, which will transfer to Johannesburg following its run in the Mother City.