l John runs until May 30 at the Artscape Theatre. The story of a man’s journey as he delves into the underworld of sex workers in the hope of finding a replacement for his first love. 8.15pm. R100 at Computicket.
l Whodunnit runs until May 30 at the Masque Theatre. A murder-mystery show written by Anthony Shaffer. 8pm. R80. Info: 021 788 1819.
l The seventh annual Act/Dalro Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Programme is open. Grade 12 pupils and individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 (who are not considered professionals) could win a chance to study a performing arts course of their choice at any accredited South African tertiary institution. Act will be hosting auditions nationally, and participants will need to showcase their talents in acting, singing and dancing and must show an exceptional talent in at least one of these disciplines.Registrations for the Scholarships Programme are open until May 31. Info: www.act.org.za.
l The Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (Gipca) presents a screening of Mama Marikana tomorrow by documentary filmmaker Aliki Saragas at Hiddingh Hall, UCT Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, Cape Town. 6pm. Info: 021 480 7156.
l Comedy on A Roll Vol. 2 runs tomorrow at Alma Cafe, 20 Alma Road, Rosebank. Line-up includes Stuart Cairns and Yaaseen Barnes; Westley Cockrell (Afrisnaaks); and Carl Weber (Comedy Central; Nandos Comedy Festival) as headliner. 7.30pm. R40. Info: 021 685 7377.
l Swan Lake ends Saturday at the Artscape Theatre Centre. The internationally acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre return to Cape Town to present a full-length, four-act classic production of the world`’s most famous ballet- Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. 8pm. R285 to R630 at Computicket.
l The Pervert Laura runs until May 30 at The Fugard Theatre. A dark psycho-drama that follows 30-year-old Laura through a week in her life. 8pm. R130 to R150 at Computicket.
l A Class of One runs at the Baxter Theatre until May 30. Cape Town actors, Denise Newman and Basil Appollis, pay homage to two extraordinary teachers from the Cape Flats whose personality and stature each made an impact internationally. 7pm. R100 at Computicket.
l Barney Simon : A Restrospective ends Saturday at The Little Theatre. The UCT Drama Department in partnership with the Baxter Theatre commemorate the life and work of Barney Simon in a season of plays. 7.30pm. R70. Info: 021 480 7129.
l Amaza runs until May 28 at the Artscape Theatre. A thriller set in the Transkei. 10.30am and 2pm. Book at Computicket.
l Pride and Prejudice ends Saturday at the Rosebank Theatre. Adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel. 7pm. R120 at Webtickets.
l Little Shop of Horrors runs until June 6 at the Theatre on the Bay. Cult musical classic directed by Steven Stead, about a nerdy florist who raises a vicious, raunchy plant that feeds on human blood .8pm. R95 to R165 at Computicket.
l Big Girls runs until May 31 at the Kalk Bay Theatre. A cabaret comedy performed by Vanessa Harris, Lucy Tops and Cassandra Money. 8.30pm. R125. Info: 079 361 8275.
l All You Need is Love runs until June 27 at the Roxy Revu Bar, GrandWest. A Beatles Tribute show with performances of all their greatest hits. 8.30pm. R90. Info: 021 505 7777.
l Cabaret runs until June 28 at The Fugard Theatre. Broadway’s great musical comes to life. 8pm. R100 to R280 at Computicket.
l Jou Ma se Comedy Club runs from Wednesday to Sunday at The Pumphouse, V&A Waterfront. This week features headliner Stephen Carlin (US), MC Martin Evans, Alfred Adriaan and Justin-Ray Stoffels. 8.30pm. R95 to R120. See www.joumasecomedy.com or call 021 418 8880.
l Comedy on Long every Thursday at Iconic Lounge, Long Street, CBD. R50. Info via Quicket. Facebook: www.facebook.com/comedyonlong
l Improguise every Monday at The Galloway Theatre. 8pm. Tel: 072 939 3351.
l Comedy at Mercury Live, 43 De Villiers Street, Zonnebloem, on Wednesdays. Tickets from R30 at the door (open at 8pm). Stand-up comedy on the last Wednesday of the month, improvisation otherwise. Info: 021 465 2106.
l Comedy at Chilli Bar, 5 Victoria Road, Southfield, at 8pm on Thursdays. R30. See www.thechillibar.co.za.
l Comedy at Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub, 135 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Sundays, 8.30pm to 10.30pm.
l To appear in Boardwalk, e-mail all theatre information to Atiyyah Khan at Atzushka@ gmail.com by Thursday afternoon. Please put ‘boardwalk’ in the subject line of your e-mail.