ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist is back on stage from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm and Sundays at 3pm until Sunday. He then moves to the Hexagon Theatre in Pietermaritzburg from August 27 to 31. Tickets for both venues can be bought at Computicket for R90, R65 if you have a valid student or pensioner’s card or for those under 12.
THE HERITAGE THEATRE: The musical tribute Eagles – Taking It Easy is back by popular demand until September 15. The show, which covers the meteoric rise to fame of the Eagles during the early Seventies and Eighties,includes numbers such as Hotel California, Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes, Get Over It and Heartache Tonight. Featuring a seven-piece band, the show is the closest thing to going to a real Eagles concert. This musical is directed by Dawn Selby and in true Eagles style, features four frontline guitarists in Barry Thomson, Andy Turrell, Riaan Jacobsz and Shaun Dragt. Andy also features on the pedal steel with Mali Sewell on drums. R195 Wednesday to Saturdays, and R165 Tuesdays and Sunday matinee and a two-course meal. Show-only option: R120. Bookings: 031 765 4197.
BAT CENTRE: The Young Basadzi Women of Poetry every Thursday at The BAT Centre. Experience the world of rhythm and poetry through eyes of women. This exciting venture by Young Basadzi Projects provides a platform where women can share their thoughts and ideas, communicate their pains, frustrations, aspirations and life’s resolutions while putting it down on paper and into spoken word. 5.30pm. Cost is free. Call 031 332 0451.
THE BARNYARD THEATRE, Gateway: Celebrates the music performed by some of the greatest pop icons – Michael Jackson, Elton John, Tina Turner, Pink and Freddie Mercury – with We are the Champions. The show ends on Sunday. All these unforgettable names on one stage, in one show, singing No 1hits from the past five decades of pop and rock music. These artists have dominated the charts and influenced the world immensely, so they can be referred to as “champions of the world” and the music industry. The cast features Rainer Jadischke, Samantha Tirivacho, Jonothan Didlick, Danny Goodman, Andre Byleveld, Dylan van der Linde and Kirsty Madgin. R140 from Wednesday to Saturday, with discounts of R105 every Tuesday night, and R95 for the Sunday matinée. For bookings, call 031 566 3045.
THE PLAYHOUSE: The Durban University of Technology stages the musical Evita with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It runs from Saturday until Sunday, August 31. The production is directed by Professor Debbie Lutge, with costume design by Debbie Webster and Nellie Ngcongo, set design by Derek O’Toole, choreography by Mdu Mtshali and musical direction by Madlen Tzankova.The cast features students cast from first-, second- and third-year drama studies. Evita is traditionally a stage musical, but also known as a film musical featuring Madonna, Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce. Tickets are R60 and R20 for concessions at Computicket. For more information, call Lebohang at 031 373 2194.
COMING UP
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: The Jomba! Contemporary Dance Festival takes place from Wednesday, August 28 to Sunday, September 8 and invites dance lovers and the public to explore the exceptional 12-day programme which is packed with events for all; nightly performances at the Sneddon Theatre, a special event Jomba! City, the popular Jomba! Fringe and Jomba! Youth Fringe elements as well as free dance workshops with leading choreographers. The Jomba! Contemporary Dance Festival is brought to you by the Centre for Creative Arts (the University of KwaZulu-Natal). For bookings and any queries call 031 260 2506.
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: KickstArt presents a revival of Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell, from September 11 to 22, starring Lisa Bobbert. Book at Computicket. For block bookings of 10 or more, or sold performances, contact Ailsa Windsor at 083 250 2690 or e-mail [email protected].
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