ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: Flatfoot Dance Company present days like these, a season of innovative dance to lure, cajole, amuse, provoke and entertain. With a one-week run from tomorrow to Sunday, it’s not to be missed. Durban-based choreographer, Lliane Loots has asked the six resident Flatfoot dancers and co-collaborators on this dance work (Sifiso Majola, Tshediso Kabulu, Sifiso Khumalo, Jabu Siphika, Julia Wilson and Zinhle Nzama) to go even deeper into this physical and spoken word storytelling to create the choreography around a dance theatre work that takes everyday memories and begins to celebrate the sacred of what we might feel is the commonplace of our lives. Thursday’s show at 7.30pm features an after-show talk hosted by arts journalist Adrienne Sichel in conversations with Loots and the dancers. R85 for adults, R50 for students, pupils and pensioners. Block bookings of 10 or more R50 a ticket at Computicket.
MOZAMBIK (GATEWAY): Feast on delicious Mozambican cuisine while enjoying a top-class comedy show featuring Loyiso Madinga (Jhb), Dillan Oliphant (Jhb) and Neville Pillay (Dbn) tomorrow. Show takes place at 8pm. R70. For more info/bookings, call 031 836 1574.
NEW YORK COMEDY CLUB: We continue the madness this month with Masood Boomgaard (Dbn), Loyiso Madinga (Jhb), Dillan Oliphant (Jhb) and Arno Els (Dbn) on Thursday at 8.30pm. R50. For more info/bookings, call: 031312 9605.
K-CAP (KWAMASHU): The Aromat Loxion Comedy Series takes place on Friday at KwaMashu, K Cap (Section B) and on April 2 at Umlazi Cinema (Section W) at 7pm. Will feature the likes of Skhumba Hlophe, Jay Boogie, Felix Hlophe, Nzuzo Cele, Justice Kubheka, Flai and Mondli Mzizi at KwaMashu. Just a few days later, Loxion Comedy goes to Umlazi featuring Jay Boogie, Trevor Gumbi, Felix Hlophe, Skhumba Hlophe, Siyanda Maphumulo, Mshini Ntuli, Simphiwe Shembe and Tsoro. R130 at Computicket or at door. Call 031 765 1381.
CATALINA THEATRE: Slipped Through My Fingers, a new dance drama written and directed by Verne Rowin Munsamy and choreographed by Sivani Chinappan, who performs alongside hearing-impaired dancer Cindy Naidoo Baijoo, stages until Sunday. The show is about a mother/daughter relationship that tries to survive discrimination. It is a heart-wrenching story of love lost and regained through the power of dance. The show uses classical Indian dance and poetry to bridge the language barrier that exists between mother and daughter. Wednesday and Thursday performances at 7pm and 2pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. No show tomorrow. For bookings, contact 031 837 5999 or Computicket. R80 to R100 with option for dinner at John Dory’s or Spur at Wilson’s Wharf.
SUNCOAST CASINO: Madame Zingara return to dazzle with their After Forever Tour which is filled with exceptional local and international acts. Runs until the end of April. For bookings, call 0861 623 263 or e-mail boxoffice@madame zingara.com. R390 to R495 a person.
SIBAYA CASINO: The Michael Jackson HIStory Show is set to launch its new production, Thriller, with a three-week season at the Izulu Theatre in Durban from Thursday to April 6. Taking over the role of MJ from US star Kenny Wizz, is South Africa’s Dantanio. R250 at Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers.
COMING UP
THE PLAYHOUSE: Audiences will be given a window into the world of Russian culture when Crown of the Russian Ballet’s 175th Tchaikovsky Anniversary Celebrations graces stages on April 28 and 29 at 7.30pm. The programme opens with the world premiere, the company’s artistic director Anatoly Emelianov’s new production of one of Tchaikovsky’s masterpieces, the one-act ballet, Manfred. The second half features two favourites – a suite from The Sleeping Beauty featuring the original Marius Petipa choreography and the one-act Romeo and Juliet choreographed by Emelianov. R150 to R280 at Computicket.
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