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Full on: The world’s most demanding musical lands in South Africa, guided by veteran performer Matt Krzan (centre), whose passion and precision keep Cats alive. Photos: Jesse Kramer
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

The new cats’ meow

South Africa’s new Cats cast learns the brutal beauty behind a musical defined by sweat, stamina and sheer ensemble brilliance

  • Keith Bain
8 min read
Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits
ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV

Defying gravity: Jerome Barnes’ story of dance, determination and destiny

Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits

  • Keith Bain
7 min read