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Shakespeare’s First Folio turns 400: what would be lost without the collection? An expert speculates

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Shakespeare’s First Folio turns 400: what would be lost without the collection? An expert speculates

By Emma Smith

On your screens in April: 'Beau is Afraid', a surrealist and funny black comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix

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On your screens in April: 'Beau is Afraid', a surrealist and funny black comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix

By Tevya Turok Shapiro

Keep an eye out – movie awards, Valentine’s romcoms, dark comedies and more coming this month

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Keep an eye out – movie awards, Valentine’s romcoms, dark comedies and more coming this month

By Tevya Turok Shapiro

Sums of all fears: The seven steps I used to help my kids survive matric

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Sums of all fears: The seven steps I used to help my kids survive matric

By Nicky Roberts

This weekend we’re watching: An obstinately joyous adaptation of Dickens

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This weekend we’re watching: An obstinately joyous adaptation of Dickens

By Tevya Turok Shapiro

Theatremaker Mandla Mbothwe excavates South African history to heal today's audiences

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Theatremaker Mandla Mbothwe excavates South African history to heal today's audiences

By Karabo Mafolo

Volunteer Man: A witty, harrowing look at death and dying

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Volunteer Man: A witty, harrowing look at death and dying

By Lesley Stones

Theatre review: A spark for the mind

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Theatre review: A spark for the mind

By Lesley Stones

Shoes & Coups: Emerging talent takes centre stage

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Shoes & Coups: Emerging talent takes centre stage

By Lesley Stones

The Color Purple – Why the Show Matters for our Democracy

South Africa

The Color Purple – Why the Show Matters for our Democracy

By Barry Morisse

Winston Ntshona: The SA actor who took Robben Island to Broadway is dead

South Africa

Winston Ntshona: The SA actor who took Robben Island to Broadway is dead

By Nathi Mthethwa

This Weekend We’re Watching: Raiders of the Lost Art, Anne with an E, Nightmare on Everest

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This Weekend We’re Watching: Raiders of the Lost Art, Anne with an E, Nightmare on Everest

By Antoinette Muller