PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St; 012 392 4000:
Opera: Idols SA season X. Sunday at 5pm. R30 to R50 at Computicket.
Momentum: A Crowd. A child is made a pawn in an adult’s grave game of life and love. Friday to November 2, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. R40 Tuesday, R80 Wednesday to Sunday at Computicket.
Intimate Theatre: Comrade Babble. A story built around Brett Kebble/Babble’s return from the dead in order to present the truth about his life. October 31 to November 9, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R40 to R80 at Computicket.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783: Alice in Wonderland with Beverley Acquisto’s dance school. R170. Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and 7pm.
God’s Miracle with Adrian Losper. 4pm. Sunday. R150.
Radio Kalahari Orkes. 8pm. October 28. R140, R160.
Wild Frontier – a Tribute to Gary Moore with Nathan Smith and band. 8pm. October 29. R140 to R180.
Compassion Theatre, cnr Stanza Bopape and Wessels sts, Arcadia, Rams Masemola 061 261 6239: Down Town Marabi. Up-and-coming artists showcase acting, dancing, singing and African classical music talents. Thursday at 7pm. Get tickets at the Compassion Centre during business hours. Ask to see Rams Masemola.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846: Tomorrow – Acoust-Keys with Andries Botha and Marius Marais.
Friday – Kris Jay, tenor show.
October 31 – Forte: Halloween-themed show – Music from the Movies. 7.30pm.
ZwarrieAter (grounds of Hoërskool Zwart-kop, cnr Old Jhb Rd and Mopani Ave, Hennopspark (Centurion): ONSkuld. A mobile thriller where audience meet the actors, drive with them in cars and the story and murder mystery unravels with their help. They all head to a site-specific venue where the adventure will continue. R100, seating is limited. Bookings until Saturday at 084 525 9585. Action starts at the ZwarrieAter. Call 084 525 9585 or [email protected].
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709; tickets at the door: Ten Spyte Van/In Spite of week. Participants are people who overcame physical and other disabilities. Ends Thursday. R50.
Sun City Theatre, 014 557 1144:
Peninsula, Cascades, Valley of the Waves:
Spring Celebration: Die Campbells; Lcnvl, DJs and Afrikaans artists Loukmaan Adams, Terry Fortune, Bongile Mantsai, Carlo Daniels, Moenier Adams. Ends Saturday.
University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd; 012 420 3644:
Musaion, 012 420 2947/4183:
Lunch-hour concerts: Every Thursday. Go to the box office 12.40pm to 13.20pm. Free.
Thursday – University of Pretoria Camerata, conductor Michael Barrett.
October 30 – Mathys Roets.
Camerata Gala concert, conducted by Michael Barrett, with works by Josu Elberdin, Hendrik Hofmeyr, Vytautas Miskinis and Ko Matsushita. Saturday at 7pm. R100 at Computicket.
Valhalla Primary School, cnr Olden and Meteor rds, Valhalla, Centurion, 012 654 4011: Wild West Show. Musical by the Irene Dramatic Society. Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday at 3pm and 7.30pm. R70 adults, R35 pensioners and under-12s at www.quicket.co.za. Call Patricia Pieterse at 082 713 4282.
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 of Musikhochschule in Cologne, Germany. Between January 31 and February 6, Protschka will offer masterclasses at the University of Pretoria. Candidates must send a CV and audio recording, (preferably 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 travel to and accommodation in Pretoria, but no charge for the masterclass. One student will be chosen for a one-year academic study with Protschka in Cologne. The Apollo Music Trust will cover the expenses of that year of study. For info, e-mail Richard Cock at the Apollo Music Trust ([email protected]) or call 011 447 9264.
JOBURG
AGS Lofoord, Stasiesingel, Strubenvale, Springs: Nataniël in Concert. Saturday at 8pm. R100 to R200 at Computicket.
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings: 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.com: Funnier Than Them with Chris Forrest, Deep Fried Man and Warren Robertson. Today to Saturday at 8pm. R130 at www.strictlytickets.co.za.
Classical music. 12.45pm for 1pm. R40 at the box office. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: French Trio with Merryl Monnard, Anneke Lamond and Jesica Bailey with works by Ravel, Gaubert, Debussy and Poulenc.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300: Two Decades Collide. An ’80s and ’90s music. R100 to R175.
Barnyard Performers Unite against Crime. Hits from three shows. Ends Saturday at 8pm. R150.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, Braamfontein: 011 877 6854, book at 0861 670 670:
The Mandela Theatre: Johnny Clegg – Best, Live and Unplugged, with guest Sipho Mchunu. Thursday to Saturday.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Kama Sutra. Comedy with Karou Charou. October 31. R150.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, bookings: 011 486 0935, 073 447 9148 or [email protected]: Concert on Saturday with Ashley Roberts and Bongile Lecoge-Zulu. Music by Schubert, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven and more. 3pm. R75.
Diana Ross and other Divine Divas, starring Tahirih. Friday to November 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at noon. R130.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000: Bala Brothers in Concert. Friday and Saturday. R250 to R350 at Computicket or the box office.
Hard Rock Café, 8 Maude St, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, 011 784 3144:
Mi Casa. Tomorrow. To raise funds for Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital. R500 includes a set menu and select beverages. Book at Computicket.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641: The Last Anniversary. A new opera about the tribulations of an African traveller in a European airport. October 30 to November 2. Book at Computicket.
The John Kani Theatre: The Jittery Citizens – The Armando Diaz Experience. Improv troupe last Thursday of the month. R100.
Adapt or Fly. Pieter-Dirk Uys celebrates our democracy. Ends Saturday. Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 3pm. R163 to R185 at Computicket.
Barney Simon Theatre: Have You Seen Zandile? by Gcina Mhlophe. Ends Saturday. R83 to R166 at Computicket.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818. Tops at Spar Bierfest. Friday to Sunday. Imbibe Bavarian beers. From R125 to R906.30 at www.bierfest.co.za or the Facebook page: SABierfest. Not for anyone under the age of 18.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: This is Captain Lottering Speaking! Comedy with Marc Lottering. Until November 9. Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R100 to R170 at Computicket or the box office.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: The Vertical Hour. Ends November 9. R150 at Computicket or the box office.
Teatro: War Horse. Tomorrow to November 30. R100 to R450 at Computicket.
Madame Zingara: 0861 623 263: After Forever. R440 to R495. Ends December 31.
Parker’s Comedy and Jive, Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, next to Boogaloos Skate Park, 011 511 0081: (book at Computicket)
Forget & Let Loose. The launch of Justin Serrao’s new album. Sunday. 7pm.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, book at 011 484 1584/5. Info: [email protected]: Blue Room:
Drama classes. Saturdays, 9am to noon during school term. Call Claudy as above.
Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356: Aria! Opera for Everyone, with works from Tannhauser, Don Pasquale, Don Giovanni and Cavalleria Rusticana. Friday. 8pm. R120 at 0861 670 670 or www.roodepoorttheatre.com.
St George’s Anglican Church, 7 Sherborne Rd, Parktown, Joburg 011 482 1606/7: Gala Organ Recital by Dr Simon Lindley. October 31 at 7.30pm. R175, includes cheese and wine with a chance to meet the performer. Gordon Brodie at [email protected] to book.
UJ Con Cowan Theatre, Bunting Rd Campus: That’s So Queer Festival: K*Kfunny: Queer Edition hosted by Nina Hastie, tomorrow at 7.30pm; Looking for Normal, a bittersweet transgender domestic comedy drama, Friday at 7.30pm; Beautiful Thing, endearing comedy about a boy who falls for the boy next door, Saturday, 7.30pm; H28 – Love in a time of Hammers, choreographed by Mcintosh Jerahuni (Zim), directed by Melissa Eveleigh (UK), composed by Dave Carey, in memory of David Kato – Ugandan gay rights activist. October 30 and 31 at 7.30pm, November 1, 3pm. R50 at door or [email protected].
Eben Cuyler Rugby Field: UJ Sports Ground (Astro Turf), Main Road, Melville: That’s So Queer Festival: Queer Social Rugby, Saturday at 11am. Friendly rugby match: Wits students, some ex-Witsies and people linked to Activate.
UJ SRC Offices and Student Centre, Kingsway Campus: That’s So Queer Festival: Liberati Fashion Show. Friday at 6pm.
Wits Great Hall: East Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Yale Rd, Parktown, 011 717 1376 or Catherine.pisanti@ wits.ac.za: Wednesday concerts. 1.15 to 1.50pm. Free. Tomorrow: Jan-George De Lange (BMus IV), classical piano.
Auditions:
Joburg Ballet’s 2015 Aspirant Programme: auditions will be held on Saturday. The programme offers an opportunity to train for either six months or a year and experience the environment of the professional ballet dancer. Successful applicants will participate in Joburg Ballet’s company classes, rehearsals and productions. Auditions consist of a ballet class of about 75 minutes’ duration. A studio will be available from 9am for auditioning dancers to warm up, and the auditions will start at 10am. Pink tights and leotards for girls and tights and T-shirts for boys; girls please bring pointe shoes. The programme offers practical and theory. Fees are R1 500 a month. Applicants may register for auditions by calling Edgar Moagi at 011 877 6898. On the day of the auditions please provide a brief (less than one page) CV. For info on auditions and break-down of the Aspirant Programme, call Moagi as above or e-mail [email protected].
Competitions:
The third Len van Zyl Conductors’ Competition will take place in 2015/16. Entry forms are now available. The competition is open to South Africans not older than 33 on January 1, 2016. It offers performance opportunity and masterclasses with international conductors; the semi-finalists and finalists perform with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and the overall winner receives an all-expenses paid one-month internship with the Philadelphia Orchestra in America and two months of study at Northwestern University in Chicago with Victor Yampolsky. Entry forms can be downloaded from the CPO website at www.cpo.org.za. Closing date is March 15, 2015. Those chosen will participate in the preliminary round in June next year in Cape Town, with the semi-finals and finals in February, 2016. More info from [email protected] or [email protected].
Vacancies:
Drama. Applicants are invited to apply for National School of Arts: Head of Department. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Experience; a certification in teaching and SACE certification; at least five years of exemplary classroom instruction in the FET phase of Dramatic Studies; experience in classroom observation, educator mentoring and delivering professional development of talented learners. Characteristics: understanding of and a passion for the NSA mission; excellence in the arts and academic arenas; a track record of high expectations personally and professionally; persistence through challenges; willingness to take and implement feedback. Send a detailed CV with at least three contactable references, to Mrs Ross at [email protected]. Only e-mailed CVs will be accepted. Closing date is October 31, 2014.
Call for Proposals:
The British Council and the South African Department of Arts and Culture are launching an open call for proposals from artists and institutions to be part of the SA-UK Seasons project, a shared programme of activities, opportunities and communications. Selected proposals will receive a grant to activate existing relationships or create new connections within the arts. The call for submissions will end on November 23. There are three funding strands available: application for a partnership support grant; application for a creative catalyst grant and official endorsement of a project. For more info contact Mary Doherty, Press Officer, Mary.doherty@ britishcouncil.org, 0207 389 3144. For information about the SA_UK Seasons contact [email protected], Nomphelo Ndzimela, Communications Manager Consultant – [email protected]. For info about the programme, visit South African Department of Arts and Culture: www.dac.gov.za or the British Council at www.britishcouncil.org.za.
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