GTN Boardwalk - July 10, 2012

PRETORIA

SA Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000

Drama:

Imperial Russian Ballet. Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm. R130 to R250 at Computicket.

Drama Queen – Lebo Mathosa Tribute. August 9 to September 15. R50 to R100 at Computicket.

Momentum:

Horn of Sorrow. Deals with the plight of the black rhino. Thursday to July 29. 8pm, R50 and R30 students at Computicket.

Rendezvous:

Jazz and African Music Nights. 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door. July 20: Oupa Makhubela and Unconventional Sol.

Tshwane Comedy Night: Friday: Ntosh Madlingozi, Smokey Nyembe, Sifiso Nene and Tshepo Sethosa. 8pm. R60 at Computicket, R80 at the door.

Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre: 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783

Tickets at Computicket or the door.

Groet Die Grotoupa with Ben Kruger. 8pm. Tomorrow to Saturday. R110, R150.

Trophy breeders seminaar: Swartwitpense, bastergemsbokke en kleurmutasies. 9am. Saturday. R200.

Liewe Heksie by Verna Vels. Tomorrow to Saturday, Wednesday to Friday at 11.30am, Saturday at 3pm. R100, R140.

Net in Afrikaans with Mel Botes. 4pm. Sunday. R100, R160.

Voor Ek Vergeet… with Amanda Strydom and Hannes van Wyk. 8pm. July 20 and 21. R130, R150.

Stef Bos. 8pm. July 22.

Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park: 012 460 6033 or Computicket

Favourite Love Duets, with Ilze Coetzee, Paul Bester and Righard Linde accompanied by the Brooklyn Theatre Salon Ensemble. Tomorrow and Friday at 8pm. R90 to R140.

Sebastian Di Bin, Italian pianist and composer, fourth prize winner of the Unisa International Piano Competition, in a charity performance on Thursday in aid of PEN, an NGO focused on children in the CBD of Pretoria. Bookings above.

Big Band Swing. Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R180 toR200.

Tshwane University of Technology: 012 318 5157

Arts Campus:

Annual conference: SA Society for Research in Music. July 19 to 21 at Music Arts Campus, Building 22. Call Annemie Stimie at012 429 6662.

Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710. On Stage Restaurant: 012 664 2381.

Shows start at 8pm, book as above

Stripped Down Winter Tour: Zebra and Giraffe. Tomorrow. 8pm. R100.

Wat is in die Geel Koevertjie? Children’s theatre. Saturday. 11am. R70.

Anna Davel in Konsert. 8pm. July 20. R100.

Ping with Lizz Meiring and CH2 in a guitar cabaret. July 26 to 28. 8pm.

ZK Matthews Hall, Unisa, Muckleneuk

Unisa Organ Symposium, until Friday in the ZK Matthews Great Hall, Enoch Sontonga Hall and Miriam Makeba Concert Hall. Master classes, lectures and workshops with Jesse Eschbach, Gerrit Jordaan, Jeremy Joseph, Dalene Kruger and others. Registration: Enquiries: 012 429 3336/3311 or 084 763 4079. See www.unisa.ac.za/ musicfoundation

Concerts featured:

Improvisation Concert: Zorada Temmingh, organist from Stellenbosch: today at 7.30pm in the ZK Matthews Great Hall, Unisa. R85 (adults), R65 (student and pensioners) at the door.

Organ in a contemporary idom: Ockie Vermeulen, an organist, sought-after musical arranger and recording artist. Tomorrow at 7.30pm in the ZK Matthews Great Hall. R85 (adults), R65 (students and pensioners) at the door.

Organ Recital: Jesse Eschbach, chair of the keyboard studies division for the College of Music, University of North Texas, on Thursday at 7.30pm in the ZK Matthews Great Hall. R85 (adults), (R55 students and pensioners) at the door.

Organ and Orchestra Spectacular: Unisa Music Foundation Symphony Orchestra with Eric Rycroft conductor. Friday at 7.30pm in the ZK Matthews Great Hall. Tickets at http://www.itickets.co.za/ or 085 1000 291.

Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709.

Tickets at the door

Children’s theatre: Die Geel Koevertjie. A show where children learn to save and make money work. Friday. 10am. R60.

Die Storieboek: Aap uit die Mou. Wednesday and Saturday. 10am. R50, R40. Food included.

Die Kollig Sessies. Afrikaans music and lyrics with Johann Slabbert, Nell and Elrine Louise. Saturday, July 21. 7pm.

Ritrovo Restaurant, Waterkloof Heights Shopping Centre, 103 Club Ave, Waterkloof Heights: 012 460 4052

Sebastian Di Bin, Italian pianist and composer. The fourth prize winner of the 2012 Unisa International Piano Competition will perform Thursday, July 19. R150 (includes pasta dish, one beer/small wine and mineral water). Book with Fortunato at 012 460 4367.

JOBURG

Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670 or see www.joburgtheatre.com

The Mandela Theatre:

Imperial Russian Ballet with works by Orff, Carmina Burana, and classical masterpieces including Walpurgis Night, The Adagio from Scheherazade and Grand Pas de Deux from Don Quixote. Tomorrow to Saturday at 3 and 8pm and Sunday at 5pm.

Le Corsaire by SA Ballet Theatre and Mzansi Productions, starring US ballet star Michaela DePrince. July 19 to 29. 7.30pm and 3pm with a school performance on July 24 at 11am (all tickets R50).

People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340

The Gingerbread Man 2. A musical written by Sir David Wood. Ends August 2. Entertaining and educational. Bookings: Andrew or Lorraine at 011 403 1563.

Barnyard Theatre, Boksburg, East Rand Mall, cnr Rietfontein Rd and Bentel Ave: 011 823 6933

Tinkerbell’s Pirate Adventure. For kids. Ends July 21. 11am or 3pm, (times vary, so enquire). R50. Book as above.

Glory Days. Relive the magic of the ‘80s. Ends October 7. R120, but Sundays R80. Book as above.

Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg: 011 280 4370

Tinkerbell’s Pirate Adventure. For kids. Ends July 21. 11am or 3pm, (times vary, so enquire). R50. Book as above.

Moonshadow. A tribute to folk, country and acoustic rock legends. Ends August 12. R145, Sundays, R95. Book as above.

Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds (entrance in Achter Rd), just off Rivonia Rd turnoff on the N1: 011 234 2033

Tinkerbell’s Pirate Adventure. For kids. Ends July 21. 11am or 3pm, (times vary, so enquire). R50. Book as above.

Dancing in the Street, with an 11-member cast. Ends August 12. R145, Sundays R95. Book as above.

La Trinita Restaurant, shop G1A, Kyalami Downs Shopping Centre, cnr Main Rd and Kyalami Boulevard, Kyalami: 011 466 7949

A Night at the Opera, featuring BTE VO1SS with a programme of highlights from composers Puccini, Verdi, Bellini and Donizetti. Tomorrow at 6.30 for 7pm. R350 includes three-course dinner. Artists for the evening are Caroline Modiba, Khotso Tsekeletsa with Susan Steenkamp-Swanepoel who will accompany the singers. Book with La-La at 011 466 7949.

Le Canard Restaurant, 163 Rivonia Rd, Morningside, Sandton: 011 884 4597

Guest artist ballerina Michaela DePrince features in the “ballet” dinner. July 24 at 6pm for 6.30pm. Join the SA Ballet Theatre and Mzansi Productions at this dinner with excerpts from Le Corsaire. Tickets R900pp, includes gourmet menu and wines. Bookings, inquiries: Edgar at 011 877 6898.

Christmas in July with turkey and tunes. Traditional Christmas fare with singers Juanita Kruger and Timothy Moloi and pianist David Cousins as well as Father Christmas. July 25 at 6.30pm for 7pm. Four-course menu and selected wines for R420, which includes performances and meal. Father Christmas will be receiving gifts and toys from guests for delivery to CHoC, the Childhood Cancer Foundation. Suggested dress code of festive gold, green and red. Early booking advised.

Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818

Pieter Toerien Theatre:

Cabaret – The Musical, starring Samantha Peo, Sascha Halbhuber and Bryan Hiles, directed by Steven Stead. Ends August 5. R100 to R325 at the theatre or Computicket.

Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:

Topsy Turvy. A fresh look at Gilbert and Sullivan, directed by Alan Swerdlow and starring Jonathan Roxmouth. Ends August 5. R150 at the theatre.

Teatro:

Comics Choice Awards Show. Tonight. 8pm. R230 to R270 at Computicket.

Mass Hysteria, with Casper de Vries, Nik Rabinowitz, Marc Lottering, Eugene Khoza, Ndumiso Lindi, John Vlismas, Tumi Morake and Mark Banks. Tomorrow to Saturday at 8pm. R160 to R180 at Computicket.

Madame Zingara’s Spiegel Tent Victoria based at the outdoor events area at Montecasino: 011 367 4250:

El Milagro. A unique dinner cirque spectacular with local and international artists, combined with a four-course feast. R410 to R495. To book see www.madamezingara.com or call 0861 623 263.

Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg: 011 832 1641:

Woza Albert! written by Percy Mtwa, Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon starring Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu and Peter Mashigo. Ends July 22. R75 to R150 at Computicket.

!Aïa – From Cave to Sky. A dance, musical and drama show with Themba Mbuli, Isaak Rakotsoane and Thierry Moucazambo. Ends Sunday. R75 to R150 at Computicket.

Little Foot, written by Craig Higginson, starring Dylan Nicol Horley, Jenna Dunster and Phumzile Sitole. Friday to August 19, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday 3pm. Tuesday performances R75 only.

National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown: 011 484 1584/5. www.nctt.org.za

Disney’s Aladdin jr ends July 21. Features Marco Spaumer, Dolly Louw, Clint Lesch, Dionne Song and others. R80 children, R100 adults at the theatre.

Carnival City Casino, Heidleberg Rd, Brakpan: 011 898 7575/7000

Sports Bar:

Jazz Monate and Afro-Beatz. Sundays at 3pm. Hosted by Mesh Mapetla. R100 includes entrance and a meal. Tickets at the door. Until December this year.

Afro-Beatz on July 29.

Jazz Monate on Sunday.

Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde: 011 248 6800:

Jett & Jin. The theme park’s new 4D adventure, alternated with Pirate Story, presently running. Entry fee included in the admission to the park.

Jozi’s Story of Gold. An interactive experience including a guided underground mine tour, visits to authentic mining houses and a chance to see gold panning and pouring, presently running. Entry fee included in the admission to the park.

Globe Theatre, 011 248 5000:

Thunderstruk with Clint Cunningham and his musicians. Fridays at 8.30pm, Saturdays at 7pm and 9pm and Sundays at 2pm, until August 26. R55 at Computicket,

Hippodrome, 011 248 6800:

McLaren Circus thrills the audience until Sunday. Show starts 11.30am for noon. Book at Computicket.

Hillbrow Theatre, cnr Twist and Kaptein sts, Hillbrow: Craig Smith 082 847 0841:

The Triumph. A collaboration between Moving Into Dance Mophatong and artists from Mpumalanga, choreographed by Sifiso Kwenyama and directed by Jerry Mofokeng. July 26 and 27 at 11am and 4pm and July 28 at 6pm. Call Jabu or Themba at 011 838 2816.

Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park: 011 928 1297/1213

Theatre of Marcellus:

My Vrou se Man se Vrou, starring Hannes Muller and Tobie Cronje. Ends August 12 at 3 and 8pm. R120 at Computicket.

Odeon Showbar:

Amorisque, with Amor Vittone every Wednesday to Saturday.

Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton (on Rosebank side of the M1): 011 486 0935

The Dreemz. Over-the-top performers impersonate, send up and rip apart divas Celine Dion, Edith Piaf, Cher, Amy Winehouse and others. Sundays at 6pm until July 29. R130. Book a table for after the show as above.

Des & Dawn Lindberg’s Soirée, followed by “proper” afternoon tea at 3pm every last Sunday of the month where Des and Dawn host various artists. R175 for show and tea. Sunday, July 29 features Alan Committie.

Dar Was ‘n Tyd with Jan Groenewald in a multimedia dramatic experience. R120. Tomorrow. 8pm.

Elan Lea, a young musical star. Saturday, Sunday, July 21 and 22. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at noon. R120.

Christmas in July lunch with traditional fare. Sunday. R220.

Daar was ‘n Tyd. Wednesday, July 18. 8pm. R120.

Daar was ‘n Tyd. Wednesday, July 25. 8pm, R120.

Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Fifth St Sandton: 011 883 8606. Bookings: 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets

Beyond the Mind. A riveting show with mentalist Gilan Gork. Ends Saturday.

Malice in Wonderland. A comedy with Mel Miller. Ends Saturday.

Red, John Logan’s 2010 Tony Award- winning play about the Russian-American artist Mark Rothko, starring Michael Richard and his son Jeremy Richard. July 17 to August 11.

Volunteer Man. An exploration of the right of a patient with an incurable illness to choose to end his life, written by Dan Clancy and directed by Roy Horovitz. August 14 to September 1.

Classical music lunch-hour concerts on Fridays. 12.45pm for 1pm. R30 is requested which includes coffee and biscuits. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.

Friday: Serge Cuca (violin), Alan Thomson (clarinet), Carel Henn (cello), Violetta Miljkobic (viola) and Dalene Wilson (violin).

July 20: Soweto Opera Quarto.

UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park: 011 559 3058

Alice in Wonderland, with the Roodepoort Youth Ballet. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm as well. R120 adults, R70 students, children and scholars at Computicket.

Victory Theatre, 105 Louis Botha Ave, Houghton Estate: 011 728 9603

Umoja, now celebrating its fifth birthday. 8pm. R95 to R300 at Computicket. See www.umojatheshow.com

Wits Downstairs Theatre, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein

The Pillowman, written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Clara Vaughan. July 17 to 28. 7.30pm. R66 or R70 at Strictly Tickets or the door.

Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg

The Miagi Youth Orchestra presents a farewell concert, before the start of their European tour, on Sunday at 3.30pm. The conductor will be Christian Muthspiel. The concert features Tshepo Tsotetsi, a talented young composer in the orchestra. For more information see www.miagi.co.za, or call 012 320 5154.

• Computicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5903

• For inclusion in Boardwalk, fax all details to Clare Braun at 012 328 7166 or e-mail clare.braun@inl.co.za, with “Boardwalk” as subject, by Wednesday afternoon.