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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PIETER TOERIEN PRODUCTIONS. People of Note is broadcast on Sunday evening at 6 pm on Fine Music Radio with a repeat on Thusday afternoon at 1 pm, presented by Rodney Trudgeon. Says Rodney: “There are a number of fascinating people who pass through Cape Town and I’ve always felt there to be a need for a programme that allows an in-depth discussion with these personalities. Whether their fields are music, literature, theatre, dance, opera or even politics and economics, we’ll invite them into the studio to talk about their lives, inspirations and role models, among other things. “Rather like the famous BBC programme, Desert Island Discs, I’ll ask my guests to bring with them their six or seven favourite pieces of music to share with us.” Among the long list of guests on the programme so far have been people such as Rhoda Kadalie, Lord Robin Renwick, Petronel Malan, Pieter Dirk Uys, Ruby Wax, Jonathan Roxmouth, Imam Rashied Omar and many more.

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People of Note - Talia Stern

2026/10/18

UCT Opera is staging Mozart’s dramatic opera DON GIOVANNI at the Baxter Theatre for 4 performances only from the 22 October. The opera is being directed by the French-American director TALIA STERN who is a member of the Royal Opera House in London and Rodney Trudgeon invited her into the People of Note studio to talk about her production and her life in the world of opera. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. Lamta presents Into the Woods At Theatre on the Bay from 24 October to 14 November

People of Note - AMRA FAYE WRIGHT

2026/10/12

The hit show MAMMA MIA comes to an end after a hugely successful run. And playing the lead role of Donna is the South African star AMRA FAYE WRIGHT. Amra-Faye lives in New York and for some 23 years played the lead role of Velma in Chicago which put her on the world map and resulted in tours to all parts of the world. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Alma Faye on People of Note about her extraordinary career. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Bought to you by PTP. Sand the Rocky Horror Show is in its final week at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Rodney Trudgeon

2026/09/27

Fine music Radio Flips the Script on Rodney Trudgeon. Mike Mills sits down with him this week on people of note to explore his extraordinary 50 year career in broadcasting.

People of Note - Erik Dippenaar

2026/09/20

The annual Cape Town Baroque Festival has just opened and will run through to 27 September at various venues. The festival director is ERIK DIPPENAAR, a distinguished organist and conductor who is recognised internationally and who is the recipient of a number of major awards. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Erik on People of Note. 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 out run at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Lord Peter Hain

2026/09/13

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the British politician The Rt Honourable Lord Peter Hain, who grew up In Apartheid South Africa and went into exile in the UK with his parents in the 1960s. Lord Hain was responsible for the cancellation of whites only sports tour to the UK, which did not endear him to South Africans. He joined the Labour Party in Britain and was then appointed to the House of Lords. 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 audiences at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Richard Loring

2026/09/06

It’s incredible to think that Richard Loring, the actor, singer, dancer and tv personality turns 90 early next year. Rodney Trudgeon invited Richard into the People of Note studio to discuss this milestone and to talk about his 60 years in showbiz. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. The Rocky Horror Show is enjoying a packed run at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Daniel Raiskin

2026/08/30

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the conductor Daniel Raiskin who is in Cape Town to conduct three concerts with the Cape Town Philharmonic this season. Maestro Raiskin was born in St Petersburg and, with his wide repertoire, has travelled extensively both as music director and guest conductor. People of Note, Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP and the Rocky Horror Show has returned to Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Leo Gevisser

2026/08/23

Cape Town Philharmonic soloist Leo Gevisser is back home this August to perform Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major. A Juilliard graduate and Young Steinway Artist, Leo has a busy year ahead. Leo is my guest on People of Note this week. People of Note – Sunday at 6 pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by Pieter Toerien Productions. The Rocky Horror Show returns to Theatre on the Bay on 28 August.

People of Note - Jeffrey Armstrong

2026/08/16

Three South African musicians with flourishing international careers have formed the chamber music group, the Jeffrey Armstrong Trio. The good news is that they will be performing at various venues in the Western Cape this August. The distinguished violinist Jeffrey Armstrong is Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week. Based in Germany, Jeffrey regularly performs in some of Europe’s leading concert halls. People of Note – Sunday at 6 pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by Pieter Toerien Productions . The Rocky Horror Show returns to @Theatre On The Bay on 28 August.

People of Note - Natasha Sutherland

2026/08/09

Pieter Toerien’s hugely successful production of The Rocky Horror Show is returning to The Theatre on the Bay after it’s massively successful run in Johannesburg. The show stars Craig Urbani as Frank n further and has been directed by Stephen Stead. In the role of the narrator, a traditional male role, is Natasha Sutherland and Rodney Trudgeon invited her into the People of Note studio to talk about the challenges the character has to face during the show. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP

People of Note - Aviva Pelham

2026/08/02

In a career spanning over 50 years, Aviva Pelham has enchanted audiences, brightened stages and spread the love of song in South Africa and abroad. Aviva’s passion for mentorship and inspiring young talent is legendary. The fifth Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition is on Tuesday, 18 August, at the Baxter. On People of Note this week, Rodney speaks to Aviva Pelham about her remarkable career. People of Note, Sunday at 6 pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And Agatha Christie’s thriller The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is on at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - ALAN OLEJNICZAK

2026/07/26

Cape Town Opera has recently appointed a Librettist-in-Residence to help their new project called Staging Stories, an incubator for new South African Opera. ALAN OLEJNICZAK is based in San Francisco, although he has numerous Artist in Residence around the world. On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Alan about his work. People of Note, Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And Agatha Christie’s thriller The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is on at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Dennis Hutchinson

2026/07/19

In People of Note this week, a look behind the scenes at a theatre, where so much magic happens. Rodney Trudgeon’s guest will be set designer DENIS HUTCHINSON who has worked on shows ranging from experimental theatre via contemporary dance and musicals to ballet and opera. He’s also worked on South African productions in New York, Senegal, Uganda and Tanzania. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP. Agatha Christie’s thriller The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is on at Theatre on the Bay.

People of Note - Delia Sainsbury

2026/07/12

A fun musical has just opened at the Arena theatre called Something Rotten and it is being presented by the Waterfront Theatre School. In People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the founder and director of the Waterfront Theatre School, Delia Sainsbury who founded it with her husband Keith Galloway 34 years agao. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP. And Agatha Christie’s thrilling play The Murder of Roger Ackroyd opens at Theatre on the Bay this week.

People of Note - Miclen LaiPang

2026/07/05

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the young, dynamic violinist Miclen LaiPang who has established himself as one of the most compelling and versatile artists of his generation. He stunned Cape Town audiences recently with his performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and he is now playing at the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP. And A Little Night Music is on at Theatre on the Bay.