{"id":2934,"date":"2026-06-23T18:43:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=185981"},"modified":"2026-06-23T18:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:43:25","slug":"amanda-bothma-joins-martin-myers-on-capetalks-the-business-of-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/amanda-bothma-joins-martin-myers-on-capetalks-the-business-of-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Amanda Bothma Joins Martin Myers on CapeTalk\u2019s The Business of Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cape Town, South Africa \u2013 Acclaimed producer and entrepreneur Amanda Bothma<\/strong>, founder of Wela Kapela Productions<\/strong>, will be the featured guest on The Business of Entertainment<\/strong> with host Martin Myers<\/strong> on CapeTalk<\/strong> this Thursday, 25 June at 9:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2018, Wela Kapela Productions has rapidly established itself as one of South Africa\u2019s leading cabaret and musical theatre producers. Under Bothma\u2019s leadership, the company has delivered a string of award-winning productions, including Vincent<\/em>, Mad About The Boys<\/em>, Die Siel van Eug\u00e8ne Marais<\/em>, and The Tramp<\/em>, earning multiple Naledi Theatre Awards, a BroadwayWorld South Africa Award, a Fiesta Award nomination, and international recognition at the Edinburgh Fringe and London\u2019s West End.<\/p>\n

During the conversation, Bothma will share insights into building a successful independent theatre company, producing world-class South African productions, and navigating the challenges and opportunities of today\u2019s creative economy.<\/p>\n

The Business of Entertainment<\/strong> airs on CapeTalk<\/strong> every Thursday at 9:00 PM and is rebroadcast on Sundays at 9:00 PM. The programme explores the people, ideas and innovations shaping South Africa\u2019s entertainment and creative industries.<\/p>\n

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