PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St; 012 392 4000:
Opera: Explosion. Showcase of fashion and trends by Department of Fashion Design and Technology, TUT. Friday. 6.30pm. R100 at Computicket. Call Khothatso at 012 382 6586 or 072 933 6598.
Momentum:
Anna K, inspired by Anna Karenina. Thursday to Sunday at 8pm. R80.
Arena: Griot. Tomorrow to Sunday. Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, tickets at Computicket or the door.
Old Friends. Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. Today at 8pm. R120 to R180.
Helen Lesch Dance School. Tomorrow.
MGR Dance Studios. Thursday.
Dynamic Dance Studio. Friday and Saturday.
Concert for Hennie Smit, with Arina de Witt, Laurika Rauch, Andre Swartz. 4pm. Sunday. R200.
Wine Club (10) with Ernie Els. 7pm. Monday. R130pp per event.
Riders from the Storm. 8pm. December 3. R160 to R200.
Bobby Van Jaarsveld en Orkes. December 4 at 8pm. R130, R150.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th St and Thomas Edison St, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn.
Salon Music Christmas Concert 2014 with Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra. December 5 at 8pm, December 7 at 3pm, R150.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710; shows start at 8pm, booking as above.
Jeffrey and the Cold Feet. New songs and stories with Nataniël, in English and Afrikaans. December 1 to 6. Book at Computicket.
Olivenhoutbosch Community Centre:
ArtsCulturex Traditional Gospel Championships. Saturday. 8am till 5pm. R30. Call Mishack Motshweni at 012 770 2399 or 072 703 0633.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at door:
Hound Dog – Tribute to Elvis Presley, with Matt Stern. Thursday at 7pm.
Children’s Theatre: Bennie en Buksie se Kersfeeskinkel. Thursday, December 11 and Friday 12 at 10am.
Die Bophopspinnekoptrop en ander Opskopsels. Oupa Wilhelm with stories and rhymes about animals and insects. Saturday, December 13 at 10am.
Sun City Theatre, 014 557 1144:
Vocal Mania. Featuring Terry Fortune, Loukmaan Adams, Trevino Isaacs, Dean Balie and MoNoX. Tuesday to Friday at 8.30pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8.30pm. R130 at Computicket. Ends Sunday.
Sun City Superbowl
Kings of Chaos. Saturday at 8pm. R1 125 general standing only. November 30 at 4pm. R795 to R1 495 at Computicket.
Unisa ZK Matthews Hall, Muckleneuk:
Rhapsody in Blue. A concert by Capital Symphony Orchestra with pianist Charl du Plessis, and works by Peter Louis van Dijk, Rachmaninoff and composer/conductor Keith Moss. The concert is on Sunday at 3pm. Book at www.itickets.co.za. All proceeds to HIV Clinicians Society of South Africa. For info contact [email protected].
Masterclass and International Scholarship Programme Opportunities for singers:
Applications are invited from prospective participants in a masterclass to be held in Pretoria in February, conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule based in Cologne, Germany.
Between January 31 and February 6, Protschka will offer masterclasses at the University of Pretoria. Candidates are asked to send a CV and an audio recording (mp3 files) to [email protected]. The recording should include one work each from the Baroque and Classical (preferably Mozart) periods, a 19th-century opera aria, plus a lied of the candidate’s choice. Eight candidates will be accepted. The deadline is December 1. Selected candidates must organise their travel to and accommodation in Pretoria, but there is no charge for the master-class. One student will be chosen for a one-year academic study with Prof Protschka at the Music College in Cologne. The Apollo Music Trust will cover the expenses of that year. For info, e-mail Richard Cock at the Apollo Music Trust ([email protected]) or call 011 447 9264.
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings: 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.com: Forever Plaid. Musical with Oakfields College Faculty of Dance and Musical Theatre. Ends December 20.
Stand Up Against E-Toll. Comedy with Mel Miller and Alistair Plint. December 8. 7.30pm. Book. at https:///www.facebook.com/proudly.etagfree.
Classical music. 12.45pm for 1pm. R40 at the box office. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: Alan Campbell Thompson Quartet.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300: Two Decades Collide. R100 to R175.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Big Top Arena: Toeka 3. Steve Hofmeyr promotes his new album. Saturday, December 6. Book at Computicket.
Circa Gallery, cnr Jellicoe and Jan Smuts aves, Rosebank, entrance cnr Keys and Jellicoe aves, bookings: SMS 083 555 7952 or [email protected]: The Faun’s Call of Love. Works for oboe and piano with Hilary Mohr and Anneke Lamont. Tody at 7pm. R120 by EFT or at the door.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Midge Ure with blues guitarist Dan Patlansky. December 5 and 6. Book at Computicket.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, bookings: 011 486 0935, 073 447 9148 or [email protected]: Two’s Company… Three’s A Show. Musical comedy starring Annabel Linder, Michael de Pinna and Keith Smith. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at noon. Friday to December 14. R150. Shows December 27 and 28.
Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave Parkwood, (entrance off Newport Rd), 011 442 3232: From the Trenches of the Marne to the Hills of Rwanda. A series of conversations and film screenings about war, genocide and mass violence and their impact on society. Ends December 10. See www.goethe.de/joburg/ reflections or e-mail [email protected].
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000: The Soil’s Reflections Tour. Thursday and Friday. Tickets R150 to R335 at Computicket.
The Peru and Bala Farewell Tour. Saturday at 4.30pm and 8pm. R160 to R345 at Computicket.
Hillbrow Theatre, 16 Kaptein St, cnr Edith Cavell St, Hillbrow: Noel McDonald, 083 309 4315: Sancta Gauteng Festival: December 1 to 5: two plays nightly except December 4. R10 scholars, R20 at the door. On December 6 the Final Night Gala Award ceremony will be held, when the best three plays will be re-performed. Tickets for this night R40.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, Braamfontein: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com.
Mandela Theatre: 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein: Peter Pan Ends December 28. R195 to R310.
State of the Nation. Comedy with Loyiso Gola. December 2. 8pm. R130 to R160 at Computicket.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Ends December 24.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
The John Kani Theatre: The Jittery Citizens – The Armando Diaz Experience. Improv on last Thursday of the month with a guest. R100.
Ketekang. By James Ngcobo. Ends December 14. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, R83 Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Barney Simon Theatre: Sizwe Banzi is Dead, by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona. Ends December 14, Tuesday to Saturday at 8.15pm, Sunday at 3.15pm. R83 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show. Ends February 1. Tuesdays to Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 4pm and 8pm, Sundays 2pm and 6pm. R100 to R375 at Computicket or the box office. 9.30pm show on December 31.
Teatro: War Horse. Ends Sunday. R100 to R450 at Computicket.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense. Ends December 28. R150 at box office or Computicket.
Madame Zingara: 0861 623 263: After Forever. R440 to R495. Ends December 31.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown. Book at 011 484 1584/5. Info: cindy@nctt. org.za: The Wizard of Oz. Ends December 21.
POPArt Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg, book at www.popartcentre.co.za: How Did I Get Here? Thursday to Saturday. R95 at the door.
The Old and the Beautiful. A musical journey with Fiona Ramsay and Tony Bentel. December 4 to 7.
Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Road, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8/9: The Tragedy of Werther’ Opera by Massenet with Stéfan Louw and Elizabeth Lombard and pianist Eugene Joubert. December 5. 8pm. R1 209 at 0861 570 670.
Soweto Cricket Oval (Elkah Stadium), 107 Lefatola St, Moroka, Soweto: Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival. Saturday. See www.assupol.co.za. R150 at gate or Computicket.
Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani and Bolani Link Rd, Jabulani, Soweto. 011 930 7461/2/3, bookings at Computicket. Ukutshona kop Mendi… Did We Dance? Ends Sunday. R50.
Wits Theatre, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376: Fred Wesley Quartet. Saturday. 8pm. R1 209 at Computicket.
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. A performance opportunity and masterclasses with inter-national conductors; the semi-finalists and finalists perform with the CTPO and the winner receives an all-expenses-paid one-month internship with the Philadelphia Orchestra and two months’ study at Northwestern University in Chicago with Victor Yampolsky. Entry forms at www.cpo.org.za. Closing date is March 15. Info: [email protected] or [email protected].
National Arts Council (NAC)
The NAC has opened applications for arts funding for next year. Individuals and registered arts organisations involved in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, craft, literature and multi-discipline have until December 12 to submit their applications for project funding. Post-graduate students who wish to pursue their arts studies abroad are also encouraged to apply. Projects should be of national significance, focusing on the creation of new works and arts development. Those that have a strong community base and have been conceived in collaboration with others working in similar fields are also encouraged to apply. The NAC encourages funding applications from arts organisations and individuals that support the involvement of women, youth and those living with disabilities. Applications from students who are not only interested in studying abroad, but also committed to returning home to share the knowledge and experience they have gained are also welcome. Get application forms and funding guidelines from 011 838 1383 or www.nac.org.za.
Auditions:
Sibikwa Arts Centre in association with Joburg City Theatres will present DET Boys High in March and April next years. The directors Phyllis Klotz and Smal Ndaba are seeking four talented, energetic young male actors between 18 and 24 years. Auditions will be held at Sibikwa Liverpool Rd, Benoni today, tomorrow and Thursday from 10am to 4pm. If interested, send your CV to [email protected] and then call Michael at 011 422 4359 to secure a time. Only those who submit their CVs and book a slot will be considered.
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