JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606 bookings 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets: Classical music concerts. 12.45 for 1pm. R40. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Friday: July 3: Brilliant Broadway, with Lyn Locketz and Kevin Feather, Lloyd Webber, Bernstein, Schonberg and Boublil.
Still Banksrupt with Mark Banks. Today to July 11.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Rivonia Rd: 011 234 2033: Thank You for the Music – A tribute to ABBA, the Bee Gees and Queen. Ends July 19.
The Dome, Cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, Northgate, Johannesburg, 011 794 5800, bookings at Computicket: Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate! Ends Sunday. R100 to R400 at Computicket.
Emperor’s Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Jokers in July. Friday: Carvin H Goldstone; Saturday: Nik Rabinowitz; July 10: Loyiso Gola; Juy 11: Marc Lottering. R150 at box office. All shows at 8pm.
Radio Raps – Life 201. Sunday and July 12 at 3pm. R150.
Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, bookings at 011 928 1108, www.barnyardtheatres.co.za or the box office: Bonfire Hearts – The Best of Acoustic Rock. Ends July 19, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. R170.
Gino Fabbri is Completely Nuts. July 16 at 8pm. From R120.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com.
The Mandela Theatre, 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein: Sister Act, directed by Janice Honeyman, starring Candida Mosemoma. July 10 to August 16. R200 to R350.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340. For discounts on tickets, call Andrew or Lorraine or see www.peoples theatre.co.za: Shrek: The Musical Jr. Ends August 2.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
July 17: A New Song by Napo Masheane.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors. Ends August 9.
Teatro: Solo Evening with Joan Armatrading. July 10 and 11. R450 to R650 at Computicket.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Enquiries [email protected], www.nationalchildrenstheatre. org.za: The Adventures of Oliver Twist. Ends July 19, Mondays to Saturdays at 10.30am and 2.30pm during school terms, Tuesdays to Sundays during school holidays. R110 for chairs, R90 for cushions, R90 for pensioners. Book as above.
Classes in speech and drama after school. R2 000 a term.
The Orbit, 81 De Korte St, Braamfontein, bookings 011 339 6645: Warm Your Heart Concert, with the National Youth Orchestra. Friday. Book at www.sanyo.org/za/events.
Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, 011 674 1356/7/8/9: The Dance Illustrations of Beatrix Potter. Friday to Sunday. By Ovation Youth Dance Company. Enquiries: [email protected].
Ballet Highlights Gala, with Joburg Ballet. July 10 at 8pm, July 11 at 3pm and 8pm. R140 to R170 at the theatre, or call 0861 670 670.
Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude St, Sandown, 011 779 000: The Ice Age Exhibition. Ends August 8. R145 adults, children R90 (18 months to 18 years), families (two children and two adults) R435 at Computicket or the venue.
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, cnr Miriam Makebo and President St, Newtown, Joburg, 071 547 5558: Science Circus Africa with Dr Graham Walker and Joe Duggan from the Australian National University. For school-aged children. July 10 at 10am and noon, July 13 at 10am and noon. Booking essential: 011 639 8459/[email protected].
Wits Theatre, East Campus, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376: 969 Festival. Baterimba with Carlos Balanta. July 16 at 8.15pm. Book at Webtickets.
Wits Theatre Foyer: 969 Festival. Poetry Overload. July 17, 22, 23, 24 at 5pm, July 26 at 3.15pm. Book at Webtickets.
Wits Downstairs Theatre, Jorissen and Station St, Braamfontein: 969 Festival. Ndebele Funeral by Zoey Martinson. July 22, 24: 7.30pm, July 23: 1.15pm, July 25: 7pm.
Singarevva And The Palace written and performed by Laxmi Chandrashekar. July 15: 7pm, July 17: 8.45pm, July 20: 1.15pm.
Kafka and Son adapted by Mark Cassidy and Alon Nashman. July 17 at 6.15pm, July 21 at 1.15pm.
We Didn’t Come to Hell for The Croissants: 7 Deadly New Stories For Consenting Adults. July 16 at 7.15pm, Jly 18 at 4pm, July 19 at 2pm, July 22 at 1.15pm.
Actress and Girl. July 23 at 6.30pm, July 26 at 6pm.
Smaarties, written and performed by Jannes Erasmus in English with some Afrikaaans. July 19 at 4pm, July 25 at 3.15pm and July 26 at 4pm.
Father, Father Father. July 18 at 7pm, July 19 at 6pm.
Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376: 969 Festival. Tickets at www.webtickets.co.za. Hirsch written by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson. July 18 at 2pm, July 20 at 1.15pm.
Simply Sapiens written by Greg Melvill-Smith, Craig Morris, Quintin Wils, Sylvaine Strike, Megan Wilson. July 22 at 6.15pm and July 23 at 7.45pm.
Dead Yellow Sands written and performed by Graham Weir. July 25 at 6pm, July 25 at 2pm.
Kafka’s Ape, adapted by Phala O Phala, with Tony Miyambo. July 25 at 8.15pm, July 26 at 4.45pm.
The Cenotaph Of Dan Wa Moriri, written by Tony Miyambo, Gerard Bester in collaboration with William Harding. July 16 at 6pm, July 17 at 7.30pm, July 18 at 5.15pm.
Crossing, written by Mncedise Shabangu, choreographed by Thabo Rapoo. July 24 at 9pm, July 25 at 2pm.
The Nunnery, Station St, East Campus, Braamfontein, 011 717 1372: 969 Festival. Boegoespruit Ext 25. July 18 at 12.30pm, July 21 at 1.15pm, July 23 at 5pm, July 24 at 1.15pm and 5pm, July 25 at 5.45pm.
Auditions:
Big Wig Opera auditions for Madama Butterfly to be performed on September 25 and 27 at the Roodepoort Theatre. Auditions on Thursday, July 23 at 7pm at the NG Church Florida South, cnr Albertina Sisulu Rd and 8th Ave. Roles: Suzuki (mezzo-soprano), Sharpless (baritone) and Kate (mezzo-Soprano). Contact Big Wig Opera’s artistic director, Elizabeth Lombard at [email protected].
Competitions:
The Imbewu Trust’s 2015 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition entries are open. It is a platform for writers to have their work developed with prizes including a run at a Cape Town theatre and the opportunity to receive feedback at a week of staged readings with audience and industry professionals. Scripts should be in English, no longer than 40 pages or 80 minutes with a maximum of five cast members. Judges are looking for original content of outstanding quality that share the diverse range of South African stories. Deadline is July 31. Information and entry forms available at www.imbewuarts.com.
PRETORIA
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door: Ladies Night Out. Against women abuse. 7pm. Today. R130.
Bennie Boekwurm is Hier! Children’s theatre at 11am. Tomorrow. R90.
I’m Still Here, Daniele Pascal. 8pm. Tomorrow. R130, R150.
Worship the World with Israel Mosehla. 7pm Friday. R150 to R300.
Dewaldo in Concert. Guest artists Heinrich and Nicole Sutton. Sunday. 4pm. R120, R140.
Legends of the Rat Pack. Tribute to Frank, Dean and Sammy. 8pm. Monday. R140, R160.
Celebrating Life Comedy Night with Mathys Roets and CH2. 7pm. July 7. R150.
The Parlotones. 8pm. July 8. R200.
Fokofpolisiekar. 8pm. July 10. R150.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: Thank You for the Music. Ends July 19.
Casa Toscana Lodge, 5 Darlington Rd, Lynnwood Manor, 012 348 8820, 071 482 2197: Creation food and wine pairing, July 10 at 7pm. R350.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710; shows start at 8pm, book as above: A Night at the Musical – Allegria, with Tuks choir. Thursday. R100.
Spoegwolf. Thursday. 8pm. R130.
Top 10 from Absa KKNK 2015, with Frank Opprman. July 8. R130.
Rocking Down the Highway. The music of Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Shania Twain and others. July 10. R110.
Babalela, children’s theatre, July 11 at 11am, R90.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846: Sheraaz and friends. Tomorrow. 7pm. R40.
Photography Workshop with Monique Brits Kreatief. Saturday. 9am to 1pm. R800, includes light lunch.
Jennifer Zamudio. July 9. 7pm. R110.
David Scheel piano concert. July 10.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door: Children’s Theatre: Oom Karoolus en Lente. Tomorrow. at 10am and noon. R70.
Die Elfies en die Skoenmaker. Thursday to Saturday at 10am. R55 adults, R45 children.
Rooikappie. Monday at 10am. R70.
Magonjatjie en die Dinosourusse. July 8. 10am. R70.
Puppets with Antoinette Snyman. July 10. 10am. R55 adults, R45 children.
Bennie Boekwurm. July 13. 10am. R70.
Jo Christal drama school, drama workshop. Grade 0 to grade 7: July 14 and 15. 8am to 4pm.
Die Padda Prins. July 16 to 18. 10am. July 17 has a 2pm show. R55 adults, R45 children.
Triplex Woodwind Trio, with familiar classic works and popular tunes. July 17 at 7pm. R80.
Tshwane University of Technology: 012 318 5157:
ZK Matthews Hall, Unisa, Muckleneuk: Fifth Unisa National Piano Competition. July 11 to 18. This year has a jazz category running parallel to the classical category. Enquiries: Alet Venter at 012 429 3336/3311 or 084 763 4079. July 11: first round with 13 pianists, sessions at 10am, 2pm and 7pm. R30 at the door. Sunday, July 12: one session at 2pm with five competitors in the jazz category. Second rounds: July 13 and 14, same times as first round. Third and semi-final rounds: July 15 and 16. Final round: Saturday, July 18. Tickets for the final round at Computicket.
Auditions:
Auditions are being held for Palissander, a premier chamber choir, based in Pretoria. The choir tours overseas every second year and auditions are held for members who can join the choir on its tour in July. There are vacancies for a first tenor, a second tenor and a baritone. Previous choral experience and sight-reading ability are recommended. Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7.15 to 9.30pm at the University of Pretoria. Info: conductor Sarita Hauptfleisch at [email protected] or 082 784 0409.
l E-mail info to [email protected], subject line “boardwalk”, by Thursday noon.