Urbani shines in niche one-man comedy

Paul Boekkooi|Published

This one-man play by Tim Whitnall is far more challenging than the cliché description “tour de force” can ever imply.

Audience rewarded with double bill of rare opera

Paul Boekkooi|Published

Even to the most avid opera fanatic titles like Iolanta and Bluebeard’s Castle might hardly be known.

Music world mourns loss of Grové

Paul Boekkooi|Published

Professor Stefans Grové, arguably one of the greatest composers on the continent, died on Ascension Day at the age of 91.

Bassoonist’s death leaves void in industry

Paul Boekkooi|Published

Retha Cilliers, executive director of the Field Band Foundation, recently died. PAUL BOEKKOOI befriended her 40 years ago and reflects on the unfolding of a rare ...

Big, fat night of great Greek theatre

Paul Boekkooi|Published

Community theatre with an underlying and dedicated universal tinge can usually be easily recognised to present us with the most satisfying experiences one can wish ...