PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000, book at Computicket: Judith Sephuma album launch. Opening act: Tribute “Birdie” Mboweni. Saturday. Doors open 7.30pm. R250 to R350
Drama: Marikana – The Musical. Thursday to August 16.
Rendezvous: Thought Food – 67 Minutes of Laughter – Students. Saturday. 7pm. R67.
67 Minutes of Laughter – Main Show: Saturday. 8.30pm. R167.
Jazz and African Music Nights: 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door: Friday: Sifiso Khanyile, Sunnyboy.
Tshwane Comedy Nights: Chilli Comedy in Cold Winter: Pravesh Mungaldave, Farhan Esat, Karou Charou and Isuru. July 25. R80 to R100.
Asbos Theatre, Karoo Square, cnr Albeth and Lynnwood rds, 141 Lynnwood Rd, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, 082 565 8917: Triplex Woodwind Trio: concert of classic works and popular tunes. Saturday. 7.30pm. R80 at the door.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700, 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door: Hart en See. Laurika Rauch and Elvis Blue DVD recording. Tomorrow. 8pm. R220, R240.
Tamboerynman with Koos van der Merwe. Tursday. 8pm. R140, R160.
Babalela Ons Kan. Children’s theatre. 11am. Friday. R90.
Jakkals & Leo: Jakkie Louw and Kevin Leo. Friday. R150, R180.
Die Heuwels Fantasties. Saturday: 8pm, Sunday: 4pm. R160.
The Big 60 with Piet Botha. 8pm. Monday. R150 to R180.
Nariska Zietsman: Winter Winds Acoustics with Kaleidoskoop, The Brother Einstein and Jason Ferreira. 7pm. July 21. R150.
Van’s Auctioneers – City Slickers Catalogue Auction. 6pm. July 22. Bookings: Nicolene Pretorius 082 551 3639.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: Thank You for the Music. Ends Sunday.
50 Carat Gold. July 21 to October 13. R170.
Brooklyn Theatre, c/o 13th St and Thomas Edison St, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033/012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn: In Die Land van Kammalielie. Children’s theatre. Saturday. Noon. R60.
Opera Gala – Carmen, with Alec Otto, tenor, Teresa de Wit, mezzo and Christiaan Bester, baritone and GPO. Friday at 9pm and Sunday at 3pm.
Carmen (Bizet) with Salon Ensemble, Opera Chorus, inter-national and local singers. July 26: 3pm, July 28: 6pm, July 29: 8pm, July 31: 8pm, August 2:3pm. French with English surtitles.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor, 012 664 7859/8710; shows start 8pm, book as above: Defending the Caveman with Tim Plewman. July 24 and 25. July 31 and August 1. 8pm. R200.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria, 012 329 0709, tickets at the door: Jo Christal drama school workshop. Grade 0 to 7: today, tomorrow. 8am to 4pm.
Die Padda Prins. Thursday to Saturday. 10am. Friday has a 2pm show. R55 adults, R45 children.
Triplex Woodwind Trio with familiar classic works and popular tunes. Friday. 7pm. R80.
ZK Matthews Hall, Unisa, Muckleneuk: Unisa National Piano Competition. Ends Saturday.Inquiries: Alet Venter at 012 429 3336/11 or 084 763 4079. Second round today at 10am, 2pm and 7pm. R30 at the door. Third and semi-final rounds: tomorrow, Thursday. Finals: Saturday. Book for the final round at Computicket.
Recital by Matvey Demin (flute), Sang Yoon Kim (clarinet) with Tertia Visser Downie (piano). July 24. 7.30pm. R100, R80 at door.
University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 012 420 3644: Krekvars. Music, dance, drama. July 20 to 25.
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets: Classical music concert. 12.45pm for 1pm. R40. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Friday: Piano recital with Cara Kleynhans, works by Mozart, Albeniz and Leiszt.
7 Deadly Sins. A comedy. Ends July 26.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Rivonia, 011 234 2033: Thank You for the Music. Ends Sunday.
50 Carat Gold. July 21 to October 13. R170.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Mardi Gras Theatre Carnival City: My Boetie se Boetie se Boetie se Baba. July 22 to 25. Book at Computicket.
Emperor’s Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Beautiful. Song and dance extravaganza. Thursday to August 9. Book at the box office.
Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, bookings: 011 928 1108, www.barnyardtheatres.co.za or the box office: Bonfire Hearts – The Best of Acoustic Rock. Ends Sunday, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. R170.
Gino Fabbri is Completely Nuts. Thursday at 8pm. From R120.
Thank You for the Music. July 21 to August 30. From R100.
GoetheonMain, Arts on Main, 245 Main St, City and Suburban, Joburg, 011 442 3232. Black Dog. Solo dance performance by Thulani Chauke. July 23 at 6.30pm.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000: Diluted People. Comedy with Ndumiso Lindi. July 25, R165 to R350 at Computicket.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com:
Mandela Theatre: Sister Act. Ends 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: A New Song. Friday. 6pm. RSVP: Thato Kobile.
Laager Theatre, 011 832 1641: Crepuscule by Can Themba. Until August 2. Book as above.
Barney Simon Theatre: The Something Prince. by Sue Pam-Grant, starring Dorothy Ann Gould. Ends August 2.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, 011 511 1818:
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors. Ends August 9.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Marion Holm vir Beginners. Tomorrow to August 9. R130 to R165 at Computicket.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Enquiries: [email protected], nationalchildrenstheatre. org.za: The Adventures of Oliver Twist. Ends Sunday. Monday to Saturday at 10.30am, 2.30pm during school terms, Tuesday to Sunday during holidays. R110 chairs, R90 cushions, R90 pensioners.
Old Multi-Purpose Hall, 1217 Link Rd, Orange Farm Ext 1: 67 Minutes for Mandela: Joburg Ballet with Thabang Mabaso in Kopano, Keke Chele teaching a class. Saturday at 10.30am.
Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, 011 674 1356/7/8/9: L’elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love). A comic opera by by Donizetti, presented by Big Wig Opera and Sempre Opera with soloists Chris Mostert, Deirdré Blignaut-Rautenbach and Rex Nigrini. Friday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R190 at 0861 670 670. See www.bigwigopera.com.
Rudi Claasse en Charne Hugo. July 21 at 7pm.
Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za.
Parkers Comedy and Jive: Funny Flashback Friday: comedy and music with Mix FaM. Friday. R140.
Tony King, Deep Fried Man, Nicholas Goliath, Tips. Saturday. R80.
Uncle Tom’s Community Centre,cnr Khumalo and Maseko sts, Orlando West: 67 Minuts for Mandela. Joburg Ballet celebrates with Joburg communities. Saturday. 10.30am. Includes a teaching class and performances from Fearless with Kitty Phetla, Juan Carlos Osma and Claudia Monja.
Wits Theatre, East Campus, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376: 969 Festival. Book at Webtickets. Baterimba: Carlos Balanta. Thursday. 8.15pm.
Wits Theatre Foyer: 969 Festival. Poetry Overload. Friday, July 22, 23, 24 at 5pm, July 26 at 3.15pm. Book at Webtickets.
Wits Downstairs Theatre, Jorissen and Station St, Braamfontein: 969 Festival. Father, Father, Father. Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 6pm.
Ndebele Funeral. July 22, 24: 7.30pm, July 23: 1.15pm, July 25: 7pm.
Singarevva And The Palace. Tomorrow: 7pm, Friday: 8.45pm, Monday: 1.15pm.
Kafka and Son. Friday at 6.15pm, July 21 at 1.15pm.
We Didn’t Come to Hell for The Croissants; 7 Deadly New Stories For Consenting Adults. Thursday at 7.15pm, Saturday at 4pm, Sunday at 2pm, July 22 at 1.15pm.
Smaarties. Sundayat 4pm, July 25 at 3.15pm, July 26 at 4pm.
Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376: 969 Festival. tickets at www.webtickets.co.za. The Cenotaph Of Dan Wa Moriri. Thursday at 6pm, Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 5.15pm.
Hirsch. Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 1.15pm.
Simply Sapiens. July 22 at 6.15pm, July 23 at 7.45pm.
The Nunnery, Station St, East Campus, Braamfontein, 011 717 1372: 969 Festival. Boegoespruit Ext 25. Saturday at 12.30pm, July 21 at 1.15pm, July 23 at 5pm, July 24 at 1.15pm.
Auditions:
Big Wig Opera auditions for Madama Butterfly to be performed on September 25 and 27 at the Roodepoort Theatre. Auditions on 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 artistic director, Elizabeth Lombard at [email protected].
Competitions:
The Imbewu Trust’s 2015 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition entries are open. A platform for writers to have their work developed with prizes including a run at a Cape Town theatre and the chance for feedback at a week of staged readings. Scripts should be in English, no longer than 40 pages or 80 minutes, with a maximum of five cast members. The judges seek original content that share the diverse range of South African stories. Deadline for submission is July 31. Information and entry forms available at www.imbewuarts.com.
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