PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000, book at Computicket:
Opera: Peter Mabula live CD and DVD recording. Saturday.
Drama: Marikana – The Musical. Ends August 16.
Rendezvous: Jazz and African Music Nights:8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door: Friday: Abigail Kubeka, Viwe Jazz Ensemble.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700, 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door:
Old Friends – Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel. Marcato and Pieter Smit and band. 8pm. omorrow. R120 to R180.
‘n Aand Saam met Steve Hofmeyr.8pm. Thursday and Friday. R200, R220.
Alma Flamenca with Maria Lorca Montoya, Rosa Jiminez and Mireille Lenferna. Saturday at 5pm and 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R140 to R180.
Piaf 100 Years and Other French Legends withHelena Hettema. August 5. 8pm. R130, R150.
To All the Girls withCarel Sebastiaan, Adam Thomas, Dylan Pretorius, Cristiaan van der Merwe. Thursday, August 6. 8pm. R120, R140.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: 50 Carat Gold. Ends October 13. R170.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033, 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn: Carmen(Bizet) with Salon Ensemble, Opera Chorus, international and local singers. Today: 6pm, tomorrow: 8pm, Friday: 8pm, Sunday:3pm. French with English surtitles.
Casa Toscana Lodge, 5 Darlington Rd, Lynnwood Manor, 012 348 8820 or 071 482 2197
Singing Chef. Today. 6.30pm. R400.
Ghapi Clint Cindy. Tomorrow. 6pm. R190 to R290.
Radio Kalahari Orkes. Thursday. 6pm. R190 to R290.
Tuebes Wine Tasting. Friday. 7pm.
Nadine. August 5. 6pm. R190 to R290.
Corlea. August 6. 6pm. R190 to R290.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor, 012 664 7859/8710; shows start 8pm, book as above: Defending the Caveman starring Tim Plewman. Ends Saturday. 8pm. R200.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846:
Dewald von Solms. Today. 7pm. R40.
Classic Rock Ensemble. Tomorrow. 7pm. R85.
Photography Workshop with Monique Brits Kreatief.Saturday. 9am to 1pm. R800, includes light lunch.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door: Nianell. Friday. 7pm.
Die Eggo van Jou Oë. Jannie du Toit with songs from his new cd. Piano and accordion by Gerhard Niemand and Susan Mouton on cello. Saturday. 7pm.
Shillelagh Farm, Plot 112, Mnandi Rd (off the R511):
Music in the Fields. A concert featuring Josie Field, Jason Hartman, Chris Letcher, Steve Rsznyak and Quietly Concerned. Concert with pony rides, face painting, head and neck massages, food and soft drinks as well as auction items. All proceeds will go towards Shumbashaba’s Horses Helping People programmes. Children under six years gain free entrance. Book your tickets at www.webtickets.co.za. Sunday from noon until 4.30pm.
Sinkplaatteater, 288 Ben Viljoen St, Pretoria North:
Liewe Heksie Vlieg Pretoria Toe! by Verna Vels. Saturday, August 8 at 9am and 11.30am. Book at Computicket.
Call for Independent Productions
The South African State Theatre is offering theatre practitioners the chance to stage their work at its portable theatre space, the Momentum Theatre, and other spaces, October to March 2017. The theatre is looking to fill slots for children’s theatre; schools set-works; cutting-edge drama, dance and musical shows and whatever genre is interesting. Proposals can be submitted to [email protected]. For more information, contact Paul Grootboom or Thabiso Qwabe at 082 399 1483 or 012 392 4000. (Until mid-August).
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: Violin duets with Elena Zlatkova and Serge Cica and Ilse Myburgh
August 7: French programme with Miro Chakaryan and Annalien Ball.
Doubt: A Parable starring Fioma Ramsay. Ends August 15.
@IVA-Home Theatre, cnr Hector and Erros sts, Bedworth Park, next to Sharpeville, 084 282 9160: OBE… not a child’s play. Season six. Thursday to Saturday. R60. 7pm. R120 includes coffee/tea, cake, wine/juice and cheese.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Rivonia, 011 234 2033: 50 Carat Gold. Ends October 13. R170.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Mardi Gras Theatre: Dostana. Indian music spectacular. Friday to Sunday. R120.
Emperor’s Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Beautiful. Until August 9. Book at the box office.
Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, bookings, 011 928 1108, www.barnyard theatres.co.za or the box office: Thank You for the Music. Ends August 30. From R100.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670:
Mandela Theatre: Sister Act. Ends August 16. R200 to R350.
People’s Theatre, 011 403 1563/2340. For discounts, call Andrew or Lorraine or see www.peoples theatre.co.za: Shrek: The Musical Jr. Ends Sunday.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
The John Kani Theatre: Mzansi Music Ensemble: A Tribute to
Victor Ntoni. Thursday to Sunday.18-piece big band and 12 voices. Book at Computicket.
Laager Theatre, 011 832 1641: Crepuscule by Can Themba. Until Sunday. Book as above.
Barney Simon Theatre: The Something Prince. Ends Sunday.
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. Until August 9. R130 to R165 at Computicket.
Teatro: Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games withMichael Flatley. Until August 9. R455 to R680.
Moyo, Zoo Lake, Joburg, 011 646 0058: Pops Mohamed and Dave Reynolds Music Dining Evening. Thursday. 6.30pm, show starts 8pm. R150 at www.webtickets.co.za. Info: Leigh at 083 607 7771.
Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8/9: The Pink Shoes. A children’s ballet by children. Saturday at 11am and 1pm. R100.
St Benedict;s College, Harcus Rd, Bedfordview, Gauteng: International Marimba and Steelpan Festival. With more than 250 performances in a non-stop competition. Saturday and Sunday. Fringe events include lectures, demonstrations, master classes and music activities. Sibongile Khumali will conduct two master classes in voice. Also features 12-year-old Danno Petersen the “Drummer Wunderkind”. R30 per day, R20 for children six years and older. Workshops additional R30 per workshop. Or R60 per day includes all workshops. Call Bongi or Joan at 011 685 7300.
Sibikwa Art Centre, 13 Liverpool Park, 2 Liverpool St, cnr Bolton Rd, Benoni South: 011 422 4359: Four classic plays: Uhambo, Kwela Bafana, DET Boys’ High and So Where To? August 8, 9 and 10 at 3pm. R40 adults, R25 pensioners, students and children (suitable for pupils from grade 7 upwards).
Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za: Jim Jefferies – The Freedumb Tour. Friday.
Parkers Comedy and Jive: Martin Davis, Martin Jonas, Oliver Booth, Eureka Nikese. Friday. R80.
Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani and Bolani Link Rd, Jabulani, Soweto. 011 930 7461/2/3, book at Computicket: Cula Mzansi. Gauteng Opera presens three short operas by SA composers – Words from a Broken String by Peter Klatzow, Tronkvoël by Martin Watt and Hani by Gongani Ndodana-Breen. August 7 at 8pm, August 8 at 5pm, August 9 at 3pm. R100 to R180 at Computicket.
Ticketpro Dome, cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, Northgate, Joburg, 011 794 5800, book at Computicket: Women’s Day Trey Songz Tour. August 9. R650 to R1 195 at www.ticketpro.co.za or 0861 008 277.
UJ Con Cowan Theatre, Bunting Rd Campus, 011 489 3058: #Toyitoyi. Dance, video and sound design experiment, choreographed by Kieron Jina. Thursday at 7.30pm.
Wits University: The Atrium, SW Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein: 011 717 1376: The Wits Trio. August 8 at 7pm. R85 at the door.
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg: Composer Portrait: Lukas Ligeti. Today at 7.30pm. Free. Enquiries: 011 717 1376.
Competitions:
The Imbewu Trust’s 2015 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition entries are open. It is a platform for writers to have their work developed with various 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 long with a maximum of five cast members. The judges are looking for original content of outstanding quality that share the diverse range of South African stories. Deadline for submission is Friday. Info and entry forms at www.imbewuarts.com.
NEA Adjudicators Forum Workshop
The National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) invite established and aspiring adjudicators to apply to join its Adjudicators’ Forum. Adjudicators are needed in the performing art genres of classical and contemporary music, dance and drama, as well as indigenous arts. If you are passionate about the arts, enjoy working with children and value the arts for building self-esteem and confidence in our youth, then the NEA’s call for adjudicators is for you. Saturday is the training workshop at Greenwood Manor, 6 Keith Ave, Linden Ext, Randburg, 9am to 4pm. R300 includes the workshop fee, lunch and annual Adjudicators Forum membership fee. It is essential to attend this workshop. For information or to register online, visit www.eisteddfod.co.za. For application forms available, e-mail [email protected] or call 011 886 6005, fax 011 787 3534.
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