Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison streets, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033/0861 Melody
New Year’s Eve with Charl du Plessis and Friends. Close the year with the charming Charl du Plessis and friends on December 31. R550 a person. Cheese and dessert table available before, during and after the concert. Tickets: Salon Music 012 3463474, as above or www.brooklyntheatre.com.
Morula Casino and Hotel, Mabopane, 012 799 0084/ 082 234 5679:
Lethabong:
Comedy night on Thursdays in December. 9.30 to 11pm. Free.
Unconventional Sol. Enjoy ballads and soulful songs every Friday in December from 9pm to midnight. Free.
Stevie C is back to bowl you over, every Saturday in December from 9pm to midnight. Free.
Jazz with Ben Maitsapo, a veteran jazz DJ also known as The Boss. Every Sunday from 3pm to 7pm. Free.
Razoo’s Entertainment Bar:
Karaoke every Thursday in December with Lorenzo Jooste. 9pm to midnight. Free.
South African Summer. A cabaret choreographed by Candace Kentridge. Friday at 9pm, 10.30pm and 11.30pm. Free.
Top Afro-pop artists on Saturdays in December: Tihan on Christmas night. 9pm to midnight. Free.
On Sundays in December, enjoy the vibe at Razoo’s or Lethabong and watch sport.
The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, 012 718 7466:
Cheyenne Saloon: 012 718 7414:
Music Evolution. A roller-coaster ride through the sultry, sexy and fun world of music. Friday and Saturday, December 31 and January 1. R50 at the door or at Computicket.
JOHANNESBURG
The Joburg Carnival will again bring the city’s streets to life on December 31. This year’s theme is Jozi My Jozi, My City and the colourful parade will start in Kotze Street, Hillbrow, at noon, proceed through the city, over the Nelson Mandela Bridge and end at Newtown Park in the afternoon. Troupes, choirs, bands and floats will make their way through the city. The parade is hosted by the City of Joburg in partnership with various municipal-owned entities.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854:
The Mandela Theatre:
Robinson Crusoe and The Caribbean Pirates. A panto by Janice Honeyman, with Marc Lottering, Tanya van Graan, Carlo McFarlane and Kim Engelbrecht. Ends January 2. R83 to R278 at Computicket.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340:
More Adventures of Noddy by Jill Girard and Keith Smith. Ends Friday at 10.30am. R99 at Computicket or the theatre.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre, Montecasino, Fourways: 011 511 1818:
A Handful of Keys. Ian von Memerty’s hit show, with Jonathan Roxmouth and Roelof Colyn. Ends January 9. R100 to R160 at Computicket or the box office.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:
Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist. Ends January 9. R95 at Computicket or the box office.
Teatro, Montecasino:
Mamma Mia! with Gina Shmukler. Ends January 2. Special matinees during December. R115 to R340 at Computicket.
National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011 484 1584:
The Wizard of Oz, a classic for young and old. Directed by Joyce Levinsohn. Ends Thursday. Monday to Thursday at 10.30am and 2.30pm. R70 for children and R80 for adults, available at the theatre or Computicket.
Carnival City Casino, Elsburg Rd, Brakpan, 011 898 7000:
Fireworks display on December 31.
Supersport Showbar:
Hypnotist show and quiz show. Wednesdays. 9pm. R50 at the door.
Hip 2 B Hot. Fridays and Saturdays. 8pm. R50 at the door.
Comedy Express. Fridays and Saturdays. 8pm and 9.30pm. R50 at the door.
Afro-beatz on the last Sunday of every month at 4pm. R100 at the door.
Magic Company Pocket Park Outdoor Fan Zone Area.
Snow World until Friday from 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm daily. Visit a real winter wonderland. Entry and first ride R40, next rides R10 and R25 for a five-litre bucket of snow. Book at Computicket. Call Carnival City at 011 898 7490.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935:
‘n Tyd om Lief to Hê, with Marie Human, every Sunday at 11.30am. Bookings: Graham as above.
Dinner Detectives with Michael de Pinna in disguise and Lolly Sonmez on keyboard. A music and mystery in-between a three-course dinner. Book for a maximum of 40 and minimum of 30 people. The shows are at 7.30pm. R350 a person, dinner included. A variety of shows to choose from for year-end functions.
Christmas Eve with Judy Page. Judy will serenade guests after a hearty buffet of Christmas favourites. Dinner at 6.30pm and show at 8pm in the theatre. R380 a person for dinner and show. Book as above.
Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 5000:
Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, 011 248 5168/:
Crank It Up!, a revue. Ends February 13. Fridays at 8.30pm, Saturdays at 7pm and 9pm and Sundays at 3pm. R55 at Computicket.
Hippodrome: Gold Re ef City, 011 248 6800:
Abracadabra, a magic production for the festive season. Runs twice daily until January 9. Entry included in admission to theme park.
Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, 011 248 5000:
See in the New Year, December 31 and January 1, with a performance by Jesse Clegg at 8.30pm. R125 to R150 at the box office or Computicket.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/13:
Theatre of Marcellus:
Spirit is the Journey, Johnny Clegg’s 30th anniversary in the music industry. Ends Friday. R175 to R390 at Computicket.
64@The Palace (ex-Monsoon Lagoon): 011 928 1273:
Seussical Jr. Join the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and others on a musical trip into the world of Dr Seuss. Ends Friday. Various times. R95 at the box office or Computicket.
Marc Antony’s Cigar Bar:
Melanie Louw, Mark and Dezi, Gerry Azor, Outback, Barcode, Rob and Ali, White Rabbit and Devinity perform nightly.
Doreal Grand Gardens:
Garden of Lights ends January 4. Between 7pm and 10.30pm daily.
Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, 011 883 8606 or 073 725 7381:
The Black Diamonds, starring Phumi Mncayi, Candida Mosomo, Ntambo Rapatla and Stephanie Baartman Buthelezi. Ends Friday. Book at Strictly Tickets or the box office.
Wits Theatre, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:
South African New Play Writing Programme – a partnership with the British Council, Department of Arts and Culture focusing on the development of theatre writers in South Africa. To be be held on January 25 and 26. Applicants should submit a one-page CV including contact details, a one-page letter of motivation and a three-page writing sample to [email protected] by Sunday.
lComputicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com
lwww.strictlytickets.com or 073 725 7381
lFor inclusion in Boardwalk fax 012 328 7166 or e-mail [email protected] Details of new shows appear Tuesdays. Deadline for inclusion is noon on the Friday preceding publication. - Pretoria News