Gauteng Boardwalk - June 23, 2015

Yvonne Chaka Chaka stars alongside the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra for two shows only in A Night with the Stars at The Joburg Theatre on Saturday and Sunday.

Yvonne Chaka Chaka stars alongside the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra for two shows only in A Night with the Stars at The Joburg Theatre on Saturday and Sunday.

Published Jun 23, 2015

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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 which includes coffee and biscuits. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Friday: Piano recital by Wessel van Wyk, favourites by Chopin, Sibelius, Albeniz, Gershwin.

Miss Dietrich Regrets starring Fiona Ramsay and Janna Ramos ViolenteEnds Saturday.

Still Banksrupt with Mark Banks. June 30 to July 11.

Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Rivonia Rd: 011 234 2033: Rolling Stones v Tina. Friday.

The Fab Four: Let it be Rooftop Concert Special – Music of the Beatles, featuring Duck Chowles. Sunday.

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! Friday to July 5. R100 to R400 at Computicket.

Emperor’s Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:

Theatre of Marcellus: Corlea Charity Concert. Animal Welfare charity show, featuring Jannie Moolman and Monique. Friday at 7.15pm. R130.

Jokers in July. July 3: Carvin H Goldstone; July 4: Nik Rabinowitz; July 10: Loyiso Gola; Juy 11: Marc Lottering. R150 at box office. All shows at 8pm.

Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, bookings at 011 928 1108, www.barnyardtheatres.co.za or at the box office: Bonfire Hearts – The Best of Acoustic Rock. Ends July 19, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. R170.

Bobby van Jaarsveld. Thursday at 8pm. R150.

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

The Lyric: Vernacular Spectacular with Pule Skhothane and Mashabela Galane. Saturday. Book 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, 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein:

Loyiso Gola Live. Tomorrow at 8pm. From R170 at Computicket.

A Night with the Stars with Yvonne Chaka Chaka and the JYO and other artists. Saturday at 7.30pm, Sunday at 3pm. R150 to R300.

Joburg Ballet Studios at the Joburg Theatre, Lindsay McDonald: 076 101 0421: Winter School: Ballet Holiday Club. Monday to Saturday, July 4. Ballet, repertoire, modern dance, pas de deux, pointe work, Pilates and more. Closes with a performance on Satuday. Juniors R1 700 (mornings only), seniors R2 700 (mornings and afternoons). Book with Edgar Moagi 011 877 6898 or e-mail [email protected].

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.

Barney Simon Theatre: As Die Broek Pas with Antoinette Kellermann. Ends Sunday. Tuesday to Saturday at 8.15pm and Sunday 3.15pm Bookings: Anthony Ezeoke or Neo Letsogo at 011 832 1641 ext 121 or 135.

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]. See www.nationalchildrenstheatre. org.za: The Adventures of Oliver Twist. Ends July 19, Mondays to Saturdays at 10.30am and 2.30pm during school terms and Tuesdays to Sundays during school holidays. R110 for chairs, R90 for cushions, R90 for pensioners. Book as above.

Frozen Holiday Camp: musical camp concentrating on theatre arts training. Monday to July 3, daily 9am to noon. Ages 7 to 17. R1 200 for five-day course. Contact Nathali at 011 484 1584.

Classes in speech and drama after school. R2 000 a term.

POPart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg, Book at www.popartcentre.co.za: The F Word: The Unofficial NAF Preview Comedy Fest. Thursday to Sunday.

Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, 011 674 1356/7/8/9: AWEdnesday. Comedy with Goliath & Goliath. Tomorrow. R100, pre-booking R70.

Ballet Highlights Gala, with Joburg Ballet. Friday, July 10 at 8pm, July 11 at 3pm and 8pm. R140 to R170 at the theatre, or call 0861 670 670.

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 Street, Braamfontein: 969 Festival. Ndebele Funeral by Zoey Martinson. July 22, 24: 7.30pm, July 23: 1.15pm, July 25: 7pm.

Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376: (After) The Flies, inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre. Today to Saturday at 7pm. R50 adults, R40 students and pensioners.

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). Artists can contact Big Wig Opera’s artistic director, Elizabeth Lombard, for more information 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

South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000, book at Computicket: Drama for Life SA Season 2: Synapsis, Broken Chant and The Funeral. Ends Saturday. 7pm and 8.30pm (excluding Monday and Sunday), Saturday also has a 3pm show.

Drama: Missing, written by John Kani. Ends Sunday.

Momentum: Main Expressions: Broken Chant and Synapses. Until Saturday at 7pm.

The Funeral. Until Saturday at 8.30pm.

Arts celebrating Youth Month: Drama for Life. Until Saturday.

Rendezvous: Jazz and African Music Nights: 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door. Friday: Joel Zuma of the Music Academy of Gauteng.

Tshwane Comedy Nights: Roro Gantsha, Phillip Dikotla, Nonkululeko Mthethwa, Skholo Mayisa. Saturday.

Night of the Poets. R50 at Computicket, R70 at the door.

Arena: Main Expressions: Napo Masheane and Friends. Thursday to Saturday at 8pm, Saturday also at 3pm.

Arena Bar: Poetic Expressions: slam poetry competition, round 2: today at 4pm, final battle: Friday at 4pm.

The Intimate: Youth Expressions Festival: Stay Away from Boys! Tomorrow at 6pm, Friday at 8pm.

One of Us. Today at 6pm.

Satchmos Courtyard: Youth Expressions Festival: Diva Reiunion, written and directed by Kedibone Tholo. Today at 2pm, Thursday at 6pm.

Studio 4D, State Theatre: Youth Expressions Festival: Tit for Tat. Today at 8pm and Thursday at 6pm.

Listen. Today at 6pm.

Youth Expressions Festival: Fadu. A dance piece. Saturday at 7pm.

Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door: Crazy Diamond – A Tribute to Pink Floyd with Mel Botes, Storm Productionz. 8pm. Tomorrow. R140 to R180.

Loyiso Gola Live. 8pm. Friday and Saturday. R120.

Beste van Ses Snare. 4pm. Sunday. R140, R160.

Fund raiser for Fredi Nest.Monday. 8pm. R150.

Ladies Night Out. Against women abuse. 7pm. June 30. R130.

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.

Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033, 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn: Indigo. CD release with Christopher Duigan and David Salleras. Sunday. 3pm.

Casa Toscana Lodge, 5 Darlington Rd, Lynnwood Manor, 012 348 8820, 071 482 2197: ADAM. Tomorrow at 6pm. R190 to R290.

Pieter Smith. Thursday at 6pm.

Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710; shows start at 8pm, book as above: Attack of the Strawberries, with Charlie, Marzé, Lee and Mia. Saturday. R100.

Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846: Sheraaz and Friends. Tomorrow at 7pm. R40.

Jazz evening with Lizandra von Hagen. Thursday at 7pm. R40.

Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door: Nooit Weer Winter with Gisela de Villiers. Tomorrow at 7pm.

Tshwane University of Technology: 012 318 5157:

Arts Campus:

Breytenbach Theatre, 137 Gerhard Moerdijk St, Sunnyside. Bookings [email protected] or call 012 440 4834: Expectations. Created by staff of the Musical Theatre Programme. Ends Saturday at 7pm, with matinee at 3pm.

Unisa Dr Miriam Makeba Theatre, Unisa Main Campus:

Concert featuring Debbie Mari with Burton Naidoo, Ildo Nandja and Jude Kenrick. Friday 1pm. Free entry.

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 afternoon.

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