PRETORIA

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

Opera:

Rebecca Malope records her DVD and 33rd album. 8pm. Saturday. R100 at Computicket.

Rendezvous:

Jazz and African Music Nights at 8pm:

Friday: Barney Rachabane, Abbey Cindi.

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

Tickets at Computicket or the door.

Kurt Darren. Today. 8pm. R120, R140.

Riders of the Storm, with Albert Frost, Valiant Swart, Mauritz Lots, Mel Botes and Piet Botha. Thursday. 8pm. R140, R200.

Viviere, Vita Wilkens. Saturday. 8pm. R100.

Bobby and Karlien van Jaarsveld. Monday. 8pm. R140, R160.

Verskrikkelik Snaaks! February 29. 8pm. R120, R140.

Steve Hofmeyr. March 1. 8pm. Bookings: Suzette de Beer at 084 602 4310.

The Barnyard Theatre, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, cnr Atterbury and Lois aves, Menlyn Park, 012 368 1555:

Big Top Rock.

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

Musique Mosaique with One Earth Choir. Today at noon.

The Collection & the Lover, by Harold Pinter. Friday. 8pm. R110, R130.

Songs from Vienna. Tomorrow at 8pm.

Munich Harmonic Brass Band. Saturday at 8pm.

Ballet Gala – SABT. Saturday, February 29 and March 2 at 3 at 8pm.

Tshwane University of Technology: 012 318 5157:

Breytenbach Theatre, 137 Gerhard Moerdijk Street, Sunnyside. Bookings Breytie@tut.ac.za or call 012 440 4834.

Aasvoëls/Vultures. Today to Saturday at 7pm. Afrikaans and English versions will alternate with the Afrikaans version staged on opening night and the matinée on Saturday at 3pm. R30 at the theatre.

University of Pretoria: 012 420 3644:

Musaion:

Music for Therapy. Chamber music concert. Saturday. R75 adults, R55 pensioners and students.

Masker Theatre, 012 420 3644:

The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking ends Saturday. R30 children, students and learners, R35 adults. Bookings: Yvonne at 012 420 2558. (No under-fours).

Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Road, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710:

Shows start at 8pm, booking as above.

Solo. Stef Bos. Thursday. 8pm. R150.

Kopstukke with Liz Meiring, Andre Stolz. Friday and Saturday. 8pm. R100, R120.

Pandora se Doos, talk show in English with Delene van Dyk. February 29. 8pm. R120 (adults only).

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

Tickets at the door.

Dozi, Wenesday at 7pm.

Gert Loubser, Thursday at 7pm.

Babalela, for the kids, Saturday at 10am.

Die Grafsteensangers – Balke Toe!, Saturday at 3pm and 7pm.

Le-chelle. Monday at 7pm. R50 to R60.

Jan Blohm. February 29. 7pm. R85 to R95.

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:

American Anthems – The Spectacular Rock Musical. Today to March 11. R120 to R230.

Fringe (Tesson) Theatre: 011 877 6854:

Ilan Smith – Imagine. Magician and illusionist. Tomorrow to March 4. R160.

Boksburg Boma Theatre and Buffet Restaurant, 807 North Rand Rd, 011 918 4888

Elvis – The Ultimate Tribute to Elvis Presley and Friends. March 2 to April 29. R150 show and buffet.

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

Absinthe, rock collaboration between Cito and Paul E Flynn. Saturday, with four-course menu, liqueurs and French wines. R380, booking essential, as above.

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

011 511 1818.

Pieter Toerien Theatre:

The Mousetrap. R75 to R150 at Computicket.

Stand and Deliver, with Nik Rabinowitz. February 29 to March 11. R75 to R150 at Computicket. PG14.

Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:

Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist. Ends March 11. R100 at Computicket.

Teatro:

The Phantom of the Opera. January 31 to April 22. R125 to R425 at Computicket.

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

Shwele Bawo, A Grave Injustice. Ends March 18. Book at Computicket or theatre.

Dance Umbrella: Dancemetdieduiwels. Today to Thursday at 7.30pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket. No under-16s.

Dance Umbrella: Dirty Laundry. Saturday at 3pm, 8pm and Sunday, 3pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Faith. February 28, 29 and March 1 at 8.30pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Opera for Fools. March 3 at 3pm and 8.30pm, March 4 at 3pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Laager Theatre:

Dance Umbrella: Daddy, I’ve seen this piece six times before, and I still don’t know why they’re hurting each other. Tomorrow to Friday at 9pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Double bill from Sifiso Kweyama and Moeketsi Koena. February 28 and 29 at 7pm. R30 toR100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Homodrye. February 29 and March 1 at 9pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

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

Big Top Arena:

The Hollies – 50th Anniversary Tour. 8pm, Saturday and Sunday. R160 to R460 at Computicket.

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

Dance Umbrella: Gates of Hell, Uncle Stan’s Jane and John Doe, Imbokodo, Unknown. Today and tomorrow at 7pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Inter.Fear, Cellardoor, and Canvas. Friday and Saturday at 8pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Who is This?... beneath my Skin. February 27 and 28 at 8pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Out of this Body… For a Little While. March 1 and 2 at 7pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Dance Umbrella: Death and the Maidens, with Dada Masilo. March 3 at 7pm, March 4 at 2pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

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

Theatre of Marcellus:

Nataniël’s Black White Man Woman. Ends March 25. R140 to R335 at Computicket.

Odeon Showbar:

Retro Fever ends April 14. R60 at the door.

Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935:

Fine Comedy. First Friday of the month from March 2. R100. Doors open 8pm. Book at theatre.

The Dagenham Dialogues. British comedy. Saturdays March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and April 7 at 8pm, Sundays March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8 at noon. R140.

GoetheonMain, 245 Main St, Joburg CBD: Kaja Kopkow 011 442 3232:

Dance Umbrella: Chant. March 3 and 4 at 7pm. R30 to R100 at 011 492 2033.

Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, 011 883 8606 and for bookings 083 377 4969: all bookings at Strictly Tickets or call the theatre.

Klass Struggle, comedy with Tracy Klass. Ends Saturday.

Overruled and How He Lied to Her Husband. February 28 to March 17.

Roodepoort City Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356:

Stef Bos. Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm. R120 and R100 (groups of 10+) at Computicket.

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Miriam Makeba between Jeppe and President sts, Newtown, 011 639 8448:

Speak2aScientist: space weather may invade your space! Solar flares and radio communications! Electronic engineer Dr Pierre Cilliers of the Space Science Directorate of SA National Space Agency will speak. Thursday at 6.30pm for 7pm. RSVP to speaktoascientist @sci-bono.co.za or call Refilwe Pico at 011 539 8448.

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

Azikhwelwa. Ends March 11. R80 to R150 at Computicket.

Wits Theatre, cnr Jorrissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:

Dance Umbrella: One Night Stand, by PJ Sabbagha. Thursday and Friday at 7pm. No under 16s. R30 to R100 at Computicket.

Auditions

The SA State Theatre wants to audition actors, singers and dancers for a musical theatre production called Freedom. Based on SA’s transition from apartheid to democracy, it will have two phases, beginning with informal rehearsals in April, lasting until August. The second phase will start from September until the main performances in November/ December. Those auditioning must prepare a song and a monologue. They should be able to sing or dance. State Theatre, March 6 to 10 at 10am. Call Lindelwa Mahlabe at 012 392 4018.

lComputicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com

www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5903.

l For inclusion in Boardwalk fax us at 012 328 7166 or e-mail clare.braun@ inl.co.za by Wednesday.