David Kramer’s new musical Orpheus McAdoo will be presented by Cape Town Opera at Artscape starting today (18 October). The highly anticipated production is an exciting, fresh take on Kramer’s hugely successful Orpheus in Africa that premiered in Cape Town in 2015.

Orpheus McAdoo marks an exciting first-time collaboration between the Cape Town Opera Company and the legendary David Kramer. His music, inspired by early spirituals, minstrel songs, ragtime, ballads and opera, includes several new songs by Kramer who also directs the show.

Kramer joined Brandon Leigh on The Flash Drive to talk about this new production.

Orpheus McAdoo runs at Artscape from 18 October to 4 November 2024. Tickets from R200 to R450 can be purchased through Webtickets and Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 0214217695. Discounts are available for groups, students and pensioners.

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Smartphones and social media have become an integral part of our lives and we’re now beginning to see the impact it’s having on our children.

For many parents, every day is a constant battle with their children over the time they spend on their devices.

Various organisations and experts advocate for a smartphone-free childhood and a return to more play time and outdoor activities.

South Africa's leading expert on social media law, Emma Sadleir joined Carl Wastie for a sit down on The Flash Drive to chat about the ever-growing use of smartphones by kids.

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People do crazy things in life but imagine hanging out with your friends and then deciding, let's hitchhike from Southampton (UK) to Cape Town.

A 25-year-old adventurer from the Netherlands, Timo de Jong did just that.

Timo joined Brandon Leigh, in for Carl Wastie on The Flash Drive, to chat about his epic adventure.

You can follow Timo's journey on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/hitchhikertimo

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Carl and Petrus chat to Aesthetics Doctor Dr. Danika Richards

This conversation aired on 11 October 2024.

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In a recent interview, Sir Elton John admitted missing several body parts.

The missing body parts stem from various operations the music icon has had over the years.

This got Carl Wastie thinking about the strange procedures Flash Drive listeners had undergone - and one, in particular, took him by surprise!

Catch The Flash Drive with Carl Wastie, Mondays - Fridays from 3-7 pm!

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Carl speaks to Santie Terreblanche, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Cape Mental Health.

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Fear is real and we all have that one thing that sends us into a flat panic.

From things like cottonwool to something as strange as a fear of cats - Carl Wastie asked The Flash Drive listeners to share their fears (and in one case also face it!)

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Carl Wastie asked the kids on The Flash Drive today - What is a Tamagotchi? And all we can say is WOW - these kids have creative minds!

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