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Mandela Trilogy Thanks

26th July 201826th July 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

A huge thanks to all for a wonderful tribute to Nelson Mandela with CTO’s internationally acclaimed Mandela Trilogy, all of which was made possible with generous support from Naspers, The Western Cape Government Department of Arts and Culture and Artscape. We also thank Simonsig wines for supplying the sparkling wine,…

‘Trilogy’ a visual and musical feast – Cape Times Review of Mandela Trilogy

25th July 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

MANDELA TRILOGY. Book and lyrics: Michael Williams. Original director : Michael Williams. Revival director : Alan Swerdlow. Music Act 1 and 3: Peter Louis van Dijk. Music Act 2: Mike Campbell. at the Artscape Opera House [caption id="attachment_2016" align="alignnone" width="1"] Aubrey Lodewyk (Mandela 3) and Philisa Sibeko (Winnie)[/caption] Cape Times…

Happy Birthday Tata Madiba!

18th July 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

Today Cape Town Opera, Naspers, the Western Cape Government Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Artscape celebrate the life of a man who touched hearts and minds around the world, our beloved Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. As we honour of one of the world’s most inspiring statesmen let us remember…

WRITER’S NOTE | Mandela Trilogy

20th June 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

Mandela Trilogy was written to be part of Cape Town Opera’s season, which coincided with South Africa hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2010. Unfortunately Mr Mandela never attended a live performance, though he did receive a recording of the production. If he did indeed watch the show, I wonder what…

Throwback to 2010

14th June 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

Back to 2010, A time when Madiba was still alive, a time when SA hosted the soccer world cup & a time when Mandela Trilogy: a tribute in song to Mandela, was still titled African songbook. Don’t miss it in 2018. https://youtu.be/JTlHcsnC5r4

SOUTH AFRICAN OPERA SINGERS COMPETE IN THE 37TH INTERNATIONAL HANS GABOR SINGING COMPETITION

6th June 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

Four South African Opera singers are currently in Latvia competing in the 2018 International Hans Gabor Singing Competition. Cape Town Opera’s Young Artists Martin Mkhize and Frances du Plessis, UCT Opera School alumni Bongiwe Nakani and Ané Pretorius as well as Thando Zwane, former TUT opera student reached the competition’s…

MEET TIM

6th June 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

Mandela Day is only 6 weeks away, you may want to celebrate it in song at Artscape at a performance of Mandela Trilogy – meet the conductor Tim Murray and secure your ticket HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYnMnlkACWU

LAST CHANCE

31st May 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

Apply for the position of CTO’s Managing Director. Apply Here AND, To secure your SEASON TICKET. Don’t miss out, Book here

CAPE TOWN OPERA JULY – DECEMBER 2018 SEASON TICKET NOW AVAILABLE

16th May 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

CTO’s July to December 2018 season tickets are now on sale. Our early bird special, available only up until 31 May 2018, offers you a substantially discounted season ticket at just R950 (normal price R1235). Click here to book Bookings for individual tickets can be made at Computicket outlets and…

DON PASQUALE IN VREDENBURG AND RETREAT

16th May 2018 by Stijn Smit

Stijn Smit

Cape Town Opera’s Youth Development and Education team will stage Don Pasquale at Masiphatisane Primary School in Vredenburg, on Tuesday 15 May and at St Mary’s Primary School in Retreat, on Friday 18 May. Cape Town Opera singers, Nkululeko Masuku, Lunga Hallam, Luvo Rasemeni, Jodie Khan, Martin Mkhize and Thando…

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