ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: Presents Divas: Of Music and Dance from Wednesday to Sunday. Featuring songs by legends such as Tina Turner, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Edith Piaf, among others. Mari-Louise Basson sets the stage alight with her cutting-edge choreography. 8pm. R125 at Computicket: 083 915 8000.
AND Suessical runs from July 1 to 17. Billed as a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. It is a sung-through musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. The musical’s story is an amalgamation of many of the Dr Seuss books featuring an array of recognisable characters. It reminds us that the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are worth fighting for. R70 to R85 at Computicket: 083 915 8000.
BARNYARD THEATRE: Presents Girls Wanna Rock until July 10. The ultimate in rock and roll sexiness, the show features an all-girl cast who will ignite the stage and get you rocking in no time. 8pm. R90 to R125 at 031 566 3045 or gateway@barnyard theatres.co.za
SEABROOKE THEATRE: Presents Rage until Saturday. Join adventurers Willem and Byron on their quest for the big end-of-year jol. The scene is the Engen in Plettenberg Bay, two o’clock on a Tuesday morning. No plans, no food, one scratchy blanket and a thousand dreams of what matric Rage will hold. 7pm. R60 and R30 for pensioners. For bookings, call 031 277 1570 or send e-mail to seabrooke’[email protected].
CATALINA THEATRE: Presents Little Red Riding Hood from June 29 until July 16. Complete with the magic of song, dance and a witty script, audiences of all ages will be kept entertained with the zany antics of the two wolves, an over- protective mother and Red Riding Hood’s adventure on the way to Grandma’s house. This promises to be an entertaining morning with a boat ride around the harbour after the show. Tickets are R40 for the show only and R55 with the boat ride. Runs from June 29 until July 16 at 11am daily. Book by calling 031 305 6889.
PLAYHOUSE DRAMA THEATRE: Presents Thoroughly Modern Milly from June 28 until July 3. This year’s annual touring production by Johannesburg’s Northcliff High School. This entertain-ment focuses on a naive woman who finds herself in the midst of a series of madcap adventures when she sets her sights on marrying her wealthy boss. Book at Computicket: 083 915 8000.
HERITAGE THEATRE: Presents When Life Gives You Lennons until July 10. A comical look at the dreary, day-to-day life of an average middle class working family as seen and told through the songs of John Lennon. Expect all the Lennon favourites together with one or two Beatles songs. Stars John Didlick, Jo Rowlands and Katy Moore. Tickets, including a two-course meal, are R165 Tuesday, 7pm and Sunday, 12.30pm shows and R190 Wednesday to Saturday at 7pm. To book call 031 765 4197.
IZULU THEATRE: Presents Michael Jackson Tribute – HIStory. Starts Thursday until July 17. HIStory is the recreation of what the fans crave – a Michael Jackson concert. This Is It – a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is performed by Kenny Wizz. 8pm. R250 at Computicket: 083 915 8000.
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