Pta boardwalk - August 30, 2011

Published Aug 30, 2011

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Pretoria

South African Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:

Arena:

Ester The MusicaI. September 6 to October. R140 to R260 at Computicket.

Momentum:

This is for Keeps. September 6 to 25. R40 and R30 for students, Tuesday to Friday 8pm, Friday at noon and Sunday at 3pm. Book at Computicket.

Rendezvous:

Jazz and African Music Nights. 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door:

Friday: Dr Sello Galane with The New Edge.

The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011, showcasing Indian culture. Saturday. 8pm. Book at Computicket.

Atterbury Theatre, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700/082 841 0783:

Crazy Diamond – Tribute to Pink Floyd with Mel Botes. Today. 8pm. R180, R220.

Pretoria Kook, with Nataniël. Tomorrow. 7.30pm. R150.

Stef Bos. Thursday to Saturday. 8pm. R150, R75.

Mathys Roets. Sunday. 4pm. R120, R140.

Ms’ Mack sings…, Mandy Schrader, Anel Bessinger, Charmelle van Staden and Karen Meerholz. 8pm. Monday. R120.

Rooikaart. Frank Opperman DVD release. September 6 and 7. 8pm, R100 to R120 at Computicket or above.

Zamar. September 8. 8pm. R130, R150.

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

Beethoven Tango. Zanta Hofmeyr (violin) and Charl du Plessis (piano). Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 11am. R90 to R140 as above.

Lente Gala Konsert. Louette Johnston, Righard Linde, Ane Pretorius, Salon Ensemble with Neapolitan and Vienese songs. Sunday, September 7 and 9. Tickets as above.

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

Spring concert with Amanda Strydom. 8pm. R120. Friday.

Irene Homes Hall, Albert St, opp. Southern Implants: 012 665 3651 or 083 461 7580:

Irene Dramatic Society holds karaoke on Saturday to gather funds for future shows. The theme is Musicals, so come dressed as your favourite musical character. Prizes for the best dressed. R25. 7.30 to 10pm. See www.irene-dramatic-society.co.za

Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709: Tickets at the door.

Kuifman. Comedy with Wim Vorster, Saturday, September 10 at 7pm, R80.

SuperSport Park, Centurion:

Deuriemikke Carnival featuring Irish group Westlife and locals Lianie May, Steve Hofmeyr and others. All-day family celebration, Saturday, September 17, tickets at www.ticketbreak.co.za

Voortrekker Monument, Cenotaph Hall, 012 326 6770:

The Queen Experience, featuring Joseph Clark, Josie Field, Bittereinder, Tumu Molekane. Sunday. Gates open 11am, pre-shows start 1pm, main show starts 3pm with guest soprano Sibongile Mngoma. R80 at www.ticketbreak.co.za with a R10 donation to Nkosi’s Haven, R100 at the gate. R5 per vehicle.

Auditions

Irene Dramatic Society presents its annual pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk, directed by Vickey Bosch. Auditions are on Saturday, September 10 between 3 and 5pm at Irene Home Hall, Albert Rd, Irene. If you can’t attend but still want to take part, call Vickey at 082 443 3861. There are many parts available – speaking, singing, dancing, chorus, crowd scenes – and no experience is required. Performances will be November 25 and 26.

JOHANNESBURG

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

The Mandela Theatre:

The Pink Floyd Experience – Pulse Tour, until Sunday.

The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011, showcasing Indian culture. Tuesday, September 6 at 8pm.

Arts Alive 2011: Balletomania, highlights from the South African Ballet Theatre. September 9 at 8pm, September 10 at 3pm and 8pm, September 11 at 11am and 3pm. R110 to R220. September 6 to 25.

People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340:

Teresa Cristina, Brazilian singer of samba sounds, with Afro Brazilian group Napalma. September 7.

Luis Lugo, Cuban pianist and composer, interprets classical and Cuban music. September 13

Fringe (Tesson) Theatre: 011 877 6854:

The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011, three dancers – Anoushka Kurien (India), Micheline Torres (Brazil) and Hector Thami Manekhla (SA) explore national identity. September 6 and 7 at 8pm, September 20 and 21.

The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011, showcasing Indian culture and featuring Mahesh Dattani’s Dance Like a Man. September 8 to 10.

Bassline Jazz Club, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown Music Centre, 011 838 9142:

Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition opens with a concert featuring cross-cultural artists. Tomorrow, with Colombia’s Sidestepper Sound System, Sama-winner Nomsa Mazwai, Spain’s Luis Gimenez and Toguna from Reunion Island. R80. For a full programme see www.moshito.co.za

Africa Unites features Eric Wainaina and Nkulee Dube. Friday. R100 at Computicket.

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

Fundraiser gala dinner series with the South African Ballet Theatre, themed The Sleeping Beauty, featuring Ondine Wines. Tomorrow and Thursday. Book as above.

Freddie Mercury birthday tribute weekend. Saturday. Five-course menu with wines from Graham Beck Estate. R380. Book as above.

Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways:

Pieter Toerien Theatre:

The History Boys. Ends September 11. R150 and R100 at Computicket.

Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:

Offbeat Broadway 4. Ends September 30. Wednesday to Friday at 8.15pm, Saturdays at 5.15pm and 8.15pm, Sundays at 3.15pm. R150 at the theatre.

Teatro:

Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles. Ends September 11.R190 to R375 at Computicket.

Outdoor Event Arena at Montecasino:

The SA Tattoo, Thursday to Saturday at 8pm with Saturday at 5pm as well and Sunday at 3 and 6pm. Tickets R258 to R348 adults, R158 to R198 under 12, at Computicket.

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

Refuse the Hour, a series of live performances by William Kentridge and collaborators, September 6 to 18. Features composers Philip Miller and Francois Sarhan, dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, video editor Catherine Meyburgh and performance director Sue Pam-Grant. Specials on tickets at Goodman Gallery 011 788 1113.

Market Theatre Laboratory:

Hayani, exploring the true tale of a South African home. Ends September 10. Tickets at Computicket.

Dance Factory, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown, 011 492 1467/77:

New Dance 2011 Festival. September 5 to 18. A platform for young choreographers to present new work: Triple Bill, Wednesday, September 5 and 7 at 7.30pm. Mixed Bill, September 15 and 16 at 7.30pm. Five Works: Inception, Silent Departure, A Moving World, ReWind and Public Oscillation performed by various dance studios, Saturday, September 17 at 7.30pm and Sunday, September 18 at 3pm. Tickets at Computicket, R40.

Goethe on Main, Arts on Main, 245 Main Street, City and Suburban: 011 442 3232.

Abangxolayo (Noise Makers). Premieres Thursday to Saturday at 7pm. Free.

Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 5000:

Lyric Theatre:

John Edward. Thursday, September 15 at 8.30pm. R485 to R906 at Computicket or box office.

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

Love Happened Here. Saturday and Sunday. 3pm and 5pm respectively. R30 at www.strictlytickets.com or at the door.

Seventh Inner City High Schools Drama Festival, September 5 to 10. Qhubani Marvellous Malinga at 011 725 5413 or 072 715 0708 or Gerard Bester at 083 724 9307.

Johannesburg Zoo Bandstand:

Arts Alive Festival 2011: Shakespeare Dreaming, featuring A Midsummer Night’s Dream with dance, drama, music and song by Mark Hawkins, Leanda Reddy, Mari-Louise Basson, Timothy Moloi, Craig Arnolds and others as well as Johannesburg Youth Ballet. September 10 and 11 at 5.30 to 7pm. R70 for adults, R40 for under 12s, at Computicket or at the zoo on the day.

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

Theatre of Marcellus:

Vampires Rock. September 7 to 10. R120 at the box office or Computicket.

Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, 011 883 8606 and for bookings 083 377 4969:

Old Mutual Jazz at the Theatre: monthly at 6.30pm. R120 at Strictly tickets or the box office:

Sunday: Judith Sephuma. R150.

The Prize of Peace. Ends September 24. Bookings at 0861 22 5598 or at the box office.

Classical music lunch-hour concerts on Fridays, 12.45 for 1pm. R30. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Enquiries 011 883 8606.

September 9: Miro Chakaryan (violin), and Jacobus Swart (piano) with gypsy music.

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Newtown, 011 639 8448:

Moshito Music conference and exhibition. Tomorrow to Friday. Aimed at imparting music business skills and knowledge, there will be live music showcases, a mini-film festival themed around music and an exhibition of services and products in the industry. Visit www.moshito.co.za for info and updates, booking details.

The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011: Literary Festival – Words on Water – India and South Africa in Conversation. September 10 at 11am. Free.

Dance Factory, 1 President St, Newtown Cultural Precinct, 011 833 1347:

The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011, Rhythm Divine by dancer Astad Deboo. September 20 to 22.

Wits Great Hall: 011 717 1376/ [email protected].

WitsMusic lunch-hour concerts. Wednesdays at 1.15pm. Free.

Tomorrow: Tshegofatso “TJ” Moeng, tenor; Michelle Wheeler, piano; Nicholas Steere, lyric baritone.

September 7: Peter Cartwright, piano (this concert takes place in the Atrium).

The Atrium, SW Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein: 011 717 1376:

WitsMusic lunch-hour concerts. Wednesdays at 1.15pm. Free.

September 7: Peter Cartwright, piano.

Site-Specific, Senate House Café Dulce Courtyard, Jorissen St, Braamfontein:

Love Happened Here. Friday to Monday at 5pm, 3pm, 3pm and 7pm respectively. Tickets R30 at www.strictlytickets.com or at the door.

Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg:

JPO Youth Concerto Festival: this annual concert features young musicians between the ages of eight and 25. Today and tomorrow at 7.30pm. R50 adults, R20 for students at Computicket.

Samro Overseas Scholarship: 12 candidates will compete in the intermediate round on Thursday, when the top two performers in each category will be selected to compete in the final round. The final round takes place on Saturday. Both events are open to the public. Ticket enquiries at [email protected]

Zoo Lake, Johannesburg:

Jazz on the Lake. A free concert with Xoliswa Dlamini, Melanie Scholtz, Watershed, Rajasthan Rocks, 340ml, Victor Ntoni and Asa, including The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011, showcasing Indian culture. Sunday, starting at 10am.

Sibikwa Art Centre, 13 Liverpool Park, cnr 2 Liverpool St and Bolton Rd, Benoni South: 011 422 4359: 011 422 4359:

Stories Without Borders. A storytelling festival in three parts. Intimate Storytelling and Whiskey Tasting Evening, Saturday, September 10 at the Voodoo Lounge in Linksfield, with guest speaker Dr Elna Mackintosh. Call 011 422 2132 or 011 422 4359 for tickets.

Sibikwa Arts Centre Stories Without Borders Storytelling Festival. The main festival takes place from September 17 to 20 at the Sibikwa Arts Centre, with a storytelling competition and storytelling afternoon with Gcina Mhlope, musical story and play of stories and dreams, and also an African storytellers’ afternoon with Theogene Niwenshitu, Paulo Xavier Zunguene and Kristi Komba. A programme for crèches and schools will run on Monday and Tuestay, September 19 and 20, with a performance by the Indigenous Orchestra and others.

The Mpumalanga Schools’ Festival and Competition on September 22 and 23 with highlights by Clowns Without Borders and Ubom! Eastern Cape Drama Company. Call 011 422 2132 or 011 422 4359 for more details.

l Computicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.co.za

www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5903.

l For inclusion in Boardwalk fax 012 328 7166 or e-mail details to clare.braun @inl.co.za. The deadline for inclusion is noon on the Friday preceding publication.

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