Gauteng Boardwalk - January 20, 2015

Natani�l in Jeffrey and the Cold Feet at the Centurion Theatre.

Natani�l in Jeffrey and the Cold Feet at the Centurion Theatre.

Published Jan 20, 2015

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PRETORIA

Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, tickets at Computicket or the door:

Jazz uit Vlanderen with Dirk van der Linden, Jean van Lint, Justin Holcroft, Anthony Yoko. Thursday at 8pm. R175.

Louis Loock. 8pm. Friday. R120.

Moment with Anna Davel. Satureday at 8pm. R120.

Toeac Accordion Duo: Renée Bekkers and Pieternel Berkers. 4pm Sunday. R140, R160.

Day #1 of #90 Days 2015. Natalie Chapman and Friends. January 28 at 7pm. R150.

My Boetie se Sussie se Ou. January 29 to 31. Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm. R150 to R170.

Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555:

Platinum Jukebox, 10 decades of song and dance. Ends April 19, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sundays 2pm. R100 to R165.

Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn.

The Magic Flute 2015 by Mozart. A semi-staged version, in traditional costume, with orchestral accompaniment. Ends Sunday. School bookings, e-mail jpverster@ brooklyntheatre.co.za.

Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Road, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710, shows start at 8pm, bookings as above.

Jeffrey and the Cold Feet. New songs and stories by Nataniël, in English and Afrikaans. January 27 to February 21. R200 at Computicket.

Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida 072 511 4946, Maggie 082 823 7846:

Acoust-Keys, with a subtle hint of jazz and blues with Andries Botha and Marius Marais. February 4 at 7pm. R60.

Photography workshop with Monique Brits Kreatief. February 7. 9am to 1pm. R800pp includes light lunch.

Sun City Superbowl:

X’tremes’ Tribute to Motown. A fast-paced, toe-tapping show for the festive season. Until end of February. Featuring O’Ryan Winter, Yazeed Abrahams, Junaid Roberts, David Piet, Dorothy Engelbrecht, Lelethu Zulu and Sibongiseni Wani. Monday to Saturday at 8.30pm. R150 at Computicket.

Vacancy:

The State Theatre is looking for dynamic and theatre-loving post-graduates who have theatre studies and/or literature as their background with a proven track record as theatre makers. Candidates must have a wide knowledge of theatre and literature in South Africa and abroad.

These candidates will provide dramaturgical support to new projects. The dramaturge will be responsible for supporting new writing and successful development and completion of new plays. As an independent part of the artist team the dramaturge needs to hold workshops and readings for the development of new plays, and should also attend showcases, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews. They will also read and evaluate scripts for recommendations to the artistic director and help to host visiting artists, often organising workshops or talks. (Three-year project-based contract).

Closing date January 30. Interested candidates should hand deliver, mail or e-mail certified copies of qualifications and a CV with three contactable references to Charlotte Malibe, Human Resources. Hand Deliver: Human Resource Office, The South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St, Pretoria. Post: P O Box 566, Pretoria 0001. E-mail: [email protected]. Website www.statetheatre.co.za.

JOBURG

Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606 bookings 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.co.za: Sentimentos, Bonegio Spanish Dance Company’s latest show. Saturday to January 22.

The third annual Jazz and Blues Weekend with Dirk van der Linden, Jean van Lint and others. Friday to Sunday.

Cat Sings Judy! written and directed by Paul Spence with Cat Simoni. January 27 to February 14.

Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300: Platinum Jukebox. Ends April 19, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R100 to R165.

Bioscope @ Arts on Main: Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF): Cinema Improvisando. Paul Hanmer will set the tone by incorporating live music with silent movies, January 29 and 30. R55 to R450 at Computicket or 011 447 9264.

Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:

Big Top Arena: Almost Famous World Tour with Russell Peters, Canadian comic. February 5, 6. R325 to R725 at Computicket.

Festival Lawns: Kia 80’s Rewind Festival: Billy Ocean, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Heather Small, Wang Chung, Cinema, Face to Face, Cutting Crew and Katrina. January 31. Book at Computicket.

Coca-Cola Dome, Cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, Northgate 011 794 5800: The Script plus Phillip Phillips. February 4. Book at Computicket.

Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:

Theatre of Marcellus: Colourful Unity. Fund raiser for under-privileged children. Features Ralf Gum, The Soil, Muzaret, MiCasa. February 6 and 7. R500 to R600 at Computicket.

Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com:

The Mandela Theatre: The Greatest Love of All – The Whitney Houston Show. Thursday to February 15. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. R100 to R350.

Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, (entrance off Newport Rd), 011 442 3232: Johannesburg International Mozart Festival: Listening to the Image. A collaboration between South African composers Antoni Schonken, Matthew Dennis and Diale Peter-Daniel Mabitsela with photographer Lebohang Kganye’s series titled Ke Lefa Laka. Performance by a quintet ensemble and projected photographic material. January 31, followed by discussion with photographer and composers. Free.

Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:

The Lyric, 011 248 5000: Keeping Up with the Koopasamys. January 31. With Jailoshini Naidoo, Sans Moonsamy and Eubulus Tracy. R160 to R365 at the box office or Computicket.

Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.

Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show ends February 1. Tuesdays to Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm and 6pm. R100 to R375 at Computicket or the box office.

The Sound of Laughter. A comedy with Alan Committie, with appearances by Johan van der Walt and demotivational speaker Trevor Tahor. R100 to R170, Wednesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 4 and 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. February 4 to March 15.

Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist. Wednesday to Fridays at 8.15pm, Saturdays 4.15pm and 8.15pm, Sundays 3.15pm. Book at Computicket or theatre.

National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Inquiries: [email protected]. See www.national childrenstheatre.org.za: Rea Rangaka will teach the Acting for Film course. The eight-week course will help students understand the difference between acting for stage and the screen. Saturday 10.30am to 12.30pm. Ages 13 to 18. R1 000. Contact Cindy as above.

Homeschool Drama Club offers homeschooled students the chance to use fun, creative drama techniques to bring literature and learning to life. Starts January 28 and every Wednesday until March 25. 9am to noon. Classes in singing, acting, dance, each 50 minutes. R1 000 a child a term, second child R800. Call Cindy or Claudy.

POPart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg. Bookings: www.popartcentre.co.za. Exhibit S: An Ode to Saartjie Baartman, by Thola Antamu in a poetic performance. January 23 to 25.

The Epicene Butcher and Other Stories for Consenting Adults starring Jemma Kahn. January 29 to February 1.

Dating in the Dark. For more info, bookings, see website.

Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za.

Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures, an exhibition. R80 to R160 (under-5s free), with an audio guide. Ends March 1.

Wits University: 011 717 1376: Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown: Johannesburg Musical Society concert programme: February 7: Melvyn Tan in the opening concert, a co-production with the International Johannesburg Mozart Festival. Call Avril 011 728 5492, Herman 083 228 2917 or see www.jms.org.za.

Auditions

The Story I Am About to Tell – Wits Theatre will hold open auditions on Thursday and Friday for its March production to be presented in association with mehlo-maya. Venue: The Nunnery opposite Wits Theatre on East Campus. With University, Station St entrance, Braamfontein. Actors may audition on either date and can collect audition packages between 9am and 4.30pm at the Performing Arts Administration, next to Wits Theatre. The show will rehearse and be staged between February 18 and March 20. Call Lerato Sekele at 011 717 1372. Cast: Mam Catherine: African female (50s) who can play a woman in her late 60s, early 70s. Duma: African male (40s). Dan: White male (30s). KK: Young African male (20s). Thandi: Young African female (30s). Narrator: African male (30s/40s) who can play a 50-year-old.

Gauteng Opera will be holding auditions for the 2015 season, in Joburg, venue to be confirmed. Saturday, January 31 from 10am. Looking for singers for the ad hoc chorus and soloists. Candidates need to call Marcus Desando at 084 310 2967 or Arnold Cloete at 082 898 2748 or e-mail info@gauteng opera.org. Info at www.gautengopera.org. Candidates must prepare two music pieces (preferably classical) and bring the sheet music to the audition. An accompanist will be available.

Competitions:

The third Len van Zyl Conductors’ Competition will take place in 2015/16. Open to South Africans not older than 33 on January 1, 2016. It offers performance opportunities and master classes with international conductors; the semi-finalists and finalists perform with the CPO and the winner receives an all-expenses paid one-month internship with the Philadelphia Orchestra in America and two months of study at Northwestern University in Chicago with Victor Yampolsky. Entry forms available at www.cpo.org.za. Closing date March 15. The chosen will participate in the preliminary round in June in Cape Town, semi-finals and finals in February, 2016. Info: Shirley@gueller. com or [email protected].

EKURHULENI

My Body My Space is a festival of public arts events co-ordinated by The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative. “Guerrilla style” art interventions, installations and live public performances on the streets of the City of Ekurhuleni. See https://www.facebook.com/ TheForgottenAngle

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