An interesting new play has just opened at the Arena Theatre. It was written by Louis Viljoen and is called The Killing of a Union Leader, described as a gripping political thriller, the plays stars, among others, John Maytham, well known as a broadcaster here in Cape Town. Rodney Trudgeon invited John into the People of Note studio to talk about the play.

People of Note – Sunday 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And the production of Rocky Horror Show is running to packed houses at The Theatre on the Bay.

Artscape is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year and one of the highlights for this celebration is a production of Bizet’s hugely popular Opera CARMEN with a star cast, Cape Town Oper and the Cape Town Philharmonic. The conductor will be the British conductor TIM MURRAY who has a growing reputation as a conductor of opera, ballet and contemporary repertoire. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to him about his career and his approach to Carmen.

People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP and the Rocky Horror Show continues its packed run at the Theatre on the Bay.

For thirty years ELIZABETH TRIEGAARDT has presented Invitation to the Dance on Fine Music Radio. In celebration of this milestone, Elizabeth is my guest on People of Note this week.

On Sunday at 6 pm and again on Thursday at midday.

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On now at Theatre on the Bay: The Rocky Horror Show, until 30 May

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the young Spanish pianist Leo De Maria who was in Cape Town recently to play the Piano Concerto No 1 by Tchaikovsky. Leo won gold at the 2024 Unisa Piano Competition in Pretoria and subsequently made contact with the CPO. Leo comes from a musical family and says that he simply can’t live without music.

People of Note Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And the Rocky Horror show continues to draw the crowds at Theatre on the Bay.

We’ve had a really distinguished choral conductor in Town with the Cape Town Philharmonic. NICHOLAS CHALMERS is one of the leading conductors in the UK and he conducted two concerts with the CPO, including Mendelssohn’s Lobegesang. Rodney Trudgeon caught up with him for an interview for People of Note.

Nicholas Chalmers on People of Note this week. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP and their production of The Rocky Horror Show is pulling in the crowds at the Theatre On The Bay.

Many of the engineers who have come through the doors at Fine Music Radio, were trained at the Cape Audio College. Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is Jonathan Pike, who has worked at the College for over two decades. His deep passion for music has shaped his career.

This Sunday on People of Note, I’m in conversation with award-winning actor Craig Urbani. Craig takes on the role of Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show.

Presented by Pieter Toerien and LAMTA, this much-loved rock ’n’ roll musical returns to Theatre on the Bay from the 7th of April to the 31st of May.

Join me, Rodney Trudgeon, Sunday at 6pm, with a repeat on Thursday at 12 noon, only on Fine Music Radio.

The Musical Pretty Woman is pulling in the crowds here at Artscape and the show has been brought to South Africa by Showtime Management the company run by Hazel Feldman. Hazel has been responsible for bringing many world famous shows and artists to South Africa over many years and in People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon asked Hazel about he phenomenal career.

People of Note, Sunday 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP and Jonathan Roxmouth is on stage at the Theatre on the Bay with Key Change.

This week on People of Note, join us for a captivating conversation with Carolynne Waterhouse – acclaimed teacher, and passionate advocate for the arts. Discover her journey through music, her inspirations, and the stories behind her remarkable career. Don’t miss People of Note with Carolynne Waterhouse, Sunday at noon and again on Thursday at midday, only on Fine Music Radio. Brought to you by PTP. And on stage at Theatre on the Bay is Jonathan Roxmouth and Key Change.

A recent visitor to Cape Town was one of the founders of the hugely popular acapella ensemble THE REAL GROUP. Anders Edenroth wanted to create a group of singers with an emphasis on jazz, pop and folk music with a distinctive unaccompanied sound. The group has enjoyed international fame but now Anders is involved mostly in composing, arranging and coaching choral ensembles. In fact while he was in Cape Town he had a rewarding session with Vox.

Anders is Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week. Sunday at 6m and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And at Theatre on the bay this week, there’s Key Change with Jonathan Roxmouth.