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Rising Cape Town in the spotlight... THE INSIDE SCOOP... "A lot of people say you need an identity starting out in in the stand-up comedy industry."    Calvin Benson, from Zeekoevlei  in Cape Town is making waves in the local comedy scene. Following a successful stint as the opening act for comedian KG’S   Heavy at The Baxter Theatre recently, winning numerous stand-up comedy competitions, and gigging around he has proved to be a rising star!         Calvin Benson and I.  Behind Calvin’s bubbly and likeable persona on stage, he is actually a rather shy, Mr nice-guy off stage. He only really lets loose when on stage, as it is his comfort zone and provides a platform for him to live out his fantasy, and be the person he is not normally off-stage. It also provides a platform for him to express himself and say whatever he wants.  Calvin proudly defines himself as a"black-c...

Stars shine at Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards 2014! The inside scoop...  Elegant winner:Actress Jennifer Steyn scooped an award for Best Performance by a lead actress in a play for her role in   Milk Train Dosen't Stop Here Anymore   . The 49 th annual Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards, held at The Baxter Theatre on Sunday, 16 March 2014 was indeed an elegant affair. Guests which included many well-known faces in the entertainment industry ,were treated to complimentary drinks upon arrival, as photographers snapped away as they graced the red carpet. A live band kept guests entertained, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the foyer. The Cape Town Philharmonic Youth  Orchestra opened the Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards,  hosted by Comedian Allan Committie and Africa Melane. Theatre Legend:John Kani Top honours on the night went to Nicholas Ellenbogen, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Meanwhile, Rooiland , a theatre production about prison...

The lowdown on star-studded Swag Notes @The Baxter Theatre -Valentine's weekend 2014 The red carpet was rolled out and stage set - award-winning performer, Waseef Piekaan hosted Swag Notes  - a star-studded Valentine's themed variety show at The Baxter Theatre on Friday, 14 February and Saturday, 15 February 2014. Waseef hosted the show with his comedy antics, playing the role of  a lady named 'Fransina'. Swag Notes were displayed and audience members had to guess which performer would appear, based on the clues given in the swag notes . Some of Cape Towns top local performers wowed audiences, including SA 's Got Talent finalists,  Karin Kortje, who sang Whitney Houston's All The Man I Need   and Etta James' At Last. SA 's Got Talent winner, James Bhemgee received a standing ovation for his amazing vocal abilities as an opera singer. Other crowed favourites included Loukmaan Adams, Nur Abrahams, Ashur Petersen, and Monox  impres...

Lunch with...  Rhythm City's bad boy, Jamie Bartlett a.k.a David Genaro Jamie Bartlett(middle)Thandile Zaba(right)and I . Jamie gives the inside scoop on his life on-screen & behind the camera .  "A celebrity is not who I am, a celebrity is totally different to an artist.’’   Love him or hate him, Jamie Bartlett better known as local drama, Rhythm City’s David Genaro, since 2007 is one of Mzansi’s most popular on-screen bad boys. So,we meet up at a cool  restaurant , where he offers to pay for my lunch too, which was a pretty cool gesture, as it is not every day that a famous person decides to pay the bill. “David is a larger than life operatic character," he says speaking in a low tone of voice, because he only lets his voice fully project when on stage. Behind his bad boy persona, he is  quite an adventurous person.''energetic, cheerful and open-minded''are just some of the words he defines himself by. He is also a...

Eminem to hit Mzansi...! You Ready? Born Marshall Mathers 11 on the 17 October 1972 in Joseph, Missouri international rap star  Eminem, will be hitting mzansi for the first time, on Wednesday, 26 February 2014 and Saturday, 1 March 2014 at  Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Fans across Mzansi are gearing up for one of the most anticipated live concerts to date, as part of Eminem's Rapture World Tour . Eminem remains one of the worlds best-selling music artists of all time - He is  known for his controversial lyrics, since he shot to fame back in 1999 with the Slim Shady LP, which went triple platinum. He has mocked the likes of Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, his ex-wife Kim, and even his own mother in his lyrics. Eminem's original stage name was M&M. He was inspired to rap after discovering Wiggas, The Beastie Boys classical album, Licence To Kill   in 1986. Eminem started performing at the age of 13 with a group called Soul Intent. Top fast...

Valentine's Day:Love it or hate it?   Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is almost here! Yes, the countdown to 14 February  has begun!Everyone's talking about it! Shops have certainly stocked up on roses, chocs and all that jazz.You're most probably planning how to spoil that  someone special in your life - that's if you have a 'Valentine', of course! Or, you secretly kind of hoping that your crush will surprise you with a gift right?  , Mm...If not, no valentine? No problem! single people around the world has dubbed 14 February as Single Awareness Day, which is aimed at celebrating the freedom that comes with being single. Truth is, Valentine's Day has since developed into a day that can be celebrated with anyone special in your life, whether it's a best friend, mother, sister, aunty it's ok! COOL LOCAL PERSONALITIES SAY : Emo Adams, entertainer Valentine's Day is... too short You know you in love when... You buy your g...