SUNCOAST CASINO: It is an accepted fact that Cinderella is the world’s favourite pantomime. Gone is Cinderella. Enter Sinder-Fella, Princess Charming and the Fairy Godfather. The team is back with new additions: Anthony Stonier (whose legs are a World Heritage site) and Clinton Small (last year’s surfer dude) play the Ugly Sisters; Thomie Holtzhausen is the Fairy Godfather; and Katy Moore as Princess Pandora Hugetit of Ballito. Joining them are Rowin Munsamy as the Princess’ loyal supporter, Button, and Mpilo “Straw” Nzimanade as Sinder-Fella. Ends December 30. For group bookings and specials: Ailsa on [email protected] or call 083 250 2690
THE BARNYARD THEATRE: present Bieber & Buddies. 2pm on Saturday and December 27, January 3 and 10. This show sees Bieber vs One Direction in a chart-topping show down. The Kidz Rock band, singers and dancers will take audiences on a journey with three boys who have the desire to be Justin Bieber. Experience all the action as the cast bring to life Bieber songs such as All Around The World, Beauty And A Beat, Boy Friend, As Long As You Love Me and mmore. Also includes songs such as Who Says? by Selena Gomez, Best Song Ever by One Direction, Give Your Heart A Break by Demi Laveto, Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, Roar by Katy Perry, and Born This Way by Lady Gaga. R90. Bookings: 031 566 3045 www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/ gateway or e-mail gateway@ barnyardtheatres.co.za.
l Rewind back in time for the most daring ‘80s rock show ever, 80’s Rewind, running until January 11. To accommodate festive season revelry, additional lunch time shows (starting at 1.30pm) have been added and a performance on Monday, December 15 and their Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve shows. Bookings: 031 566 3045 or www.barnyard theatres.co.za/gateway or e-mail gateway@ barnyardtheatres.co.za.
USHAKA MARINE WORLD: On Saturday, uShaka Marine World will reverberate with the sounds of African drums as more than 60 dance troupes will perform the indlamu and ingoma – the traditional dance most often associated with Zulu culture and based on warrior war dances. It’s time for the annual uShaka Marine World Zulu Dance Championship in association with the Department of Arts and Culture. Registration is at 9am with the shows starting at 10am. Only 10 top dance troupes will participate in a final on the November 30. Call Nombuso Buthelezi at 031 328 8103.
COMING UP
THE PLAYHOUSE: In Blood Musical will be staged from Thursday to Sunday. Written and directed by Bukelwa Cakata, this show features a cast of 80 with various disabilities sharing the stage with able-bodied dancers. It centres on Duduzile, a blind village girl, whose uplifting story of perseverance to attain success, love and prosperity, regardless of life’s hardships, continues to touch audiences. R100 to R120, R100 for students and pensioners, R60 for group bookings of 10 or more at Computicket or the box office: 031369 9540.
VARIOUS VENUES: Mark Banks & Karou Charou – Double Trouble stages this month. Banks is a comedy legend and won the Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s Comics Choice Awards. Mark has appeared in comedy festivals such as Bafunny Bafunny, Mass Hysteria and Kings and Queens of Comedy. Karou has, over the years, amassed a loyal following who love his fresh, high-energy, in-your-face routines. The audience are almost always part of Karou’s show, and this one is no exception. This is the first time the duo will be appearing together in a show that is suitable for all ages. On Friday, November 28 at Arena Park Hall in Chatsworth. R80 at B Nagiahs. On Saturday, November 29 at Krakatoa at Sibaya Casino. R100 to R150 at Computicket.
SUNCOAST CASINO: Madame Zingara returns with their After Forever Tour. Housed in one of the last remaining antique mirror-tents, After Forever is filled with local and international acts. The tour starts at the end of January. For bookings, call 0861 623 263 or e-mail boxoffice @madamezingara.com. R390 to R495 a person, depending on seating area, which includes a three-course meal. VIP party packages and overnights stays are also available.
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