Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670 or www.joburgtheatre.com
The Mandela Theatre:
Bravo Opera Africa – A Vocal Triumph and Ziyankomo. Arias from the company’s most memorable productions, conducted by Angelo Gobbato, and Ziyankomo from Phelelani Mnomiya, conducted by Timothy Myers with the JPO. Thursday to March 31.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340:
Disney's The Jungle Book Kids. Ends April 15.
Fringe (Tesson) Theatre: 011 877 6854:
The UK’s leading female impersonator, Ceri Dupree, in The Ladies I love. A one-man, 21-woman celebration of the world’s most fabulous females. Ends Sunday. R120.
That’s Life. March 28 to April 1.
Barnyard Theatre, shop L205, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg: 011 280 4370:
Big Top Rock. Includes music, aerial acts, dance routines and a circus atmosphere. Ends April 29. R95 Tuesday and Sunday, Wednesdays to Saturday R145. Book as above.
Barnyard Theatre Rivonia, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds (entry in Achter Rd): 011 467 6983:
Six of the Best. A tribute to Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Billy Joel, Cher and Pink. Ends April 29. Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R95. Book at barnyardtheatre.co.za
Bassline Jazz Club, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown Music Centre, 011 838 9145:
African Storm Ragga Nights every Thursday with Jah Seed, Admiral and Bobotical. Call Andrew or Zenobia as above.
Boksburg Boma Theatre & Buffet Restaurant, North Rand Rd, 011 918 4888:
A Tribute to Elvis Presley and Friends. Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Ends April 29. R150 show and full buffet.
Freedom Square (Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication), Kliptown, Soweto:
The Flyover Show: Tumi, Feya Faku, Eska, Jonzi D, Bokani Dyer, DJ Raiko and the Kliptown Youth Programme Gumboot Dancers. March 31. 10am to 6pm. See www.theflyovershow.co.za
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Studio Theatre: Funny Business. Comedy. Ends April 29. Wednesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 5pm and 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R75 to R160 at Computicket.
Teatro:
The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, starring Jonathan Roxmouth and Robin Botha. Ends May 20. Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm, Sunday at 1.30pm and 6.30pm. R125 to R425 at Computicket.
Madame Zingara’s Spiegel Tent Victoria, at Montecasino Outdoor Events Arena:
El Milagro. R410 to R495. Book at 0861 623 263.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Johannesburg, 011 832 1641:
Woza Albert! Written by Percy Mtwa, Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon. Ends May 13. R75 to R150 at Computicket or the theatre.
Money’s Too Tight to Mention with Stuart Taylor. Ends April 1. Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R66 to R120 at Computicket.
National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011 484 1584:
Charlotte’s Web. Ends April 14. In school holidays: Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm. In school term: weekdays at 9am and 10.30am. R80 children, R100 adults at Computicket.
Carnival City Casino, Heidelberg Rd, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Big Top Arena:
Notorious World Tour, with Russell Peters, the Indian-Canadian comedian. March 30 and 31. 8pm. R288 to R688 at Computicket.
Alliance Française, 17 Lower Park Drive, cnr Kerry Road, Parkview, 011 646 1169:
Sia Tolno, a Guinean Afropop star. March 31 at 4.30pm in Francophone culture festival.
Coca-Cola Dome, Olievenhout Ave, Northriding, Joburg:
Night of Light. Joe Niemand. Today. R400 at Computicket.
Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
Human Rights Day: Nkulee Dube (daughter of Lucky Dube) singing in Town Square. 1pm to 2pm. Kids can meet Ronald McDonald: 9.30 to 10.30am at the main gate where he will pose for photos. Book at Computicket.
Hippodrome:
Junkyard Joyland. A touch of magic and comedy. March 31 to April 9. Storytelling in a hip and trendy presentation. Twice daily.
Globe Theatre:
Loads of Laughs. Comedy show with guest comedians. Ends May 6. R55 at Computicket.
Lyric Theatre:
Nearly Done. Comedy with Trevor Gumbi. March 23 and 24. 8.30pm. R95 at Computicket and the box office.
Vusi Mahlasela 20th Anniversary. Sunday. R140 to R250 at Computicket.
Blues man Dan Patlansky’s album launch of 20 Stones. March 29. R104 at Computicket.
Kurt Darren with band and dancers. March 30 and 31. R95 to R135 at Computicket.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus:
Nataniël’s Black White Man Woman. Ends Sunday. R140 to R335 at Computicket.
Simply the Best. April 4 to 7. R100 to R150 at Computicket or the box office.
Odeon Showbar:
Retro Fever. Ends April 14. Fridays and Saturdays
only. R60 at the door.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, (Rosebank side of the M1), 011 486 0935:
Fine Comedy. The first Friday of the month. R100. Doors open at 8pm. Book at the theatre.
The Dagenham Dialogues. Classic British comedy by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Saturdays: March 24, 31 and April 7 at 8pm, Sundays: 25 and April 1, 8 at noon. R140.
Des and Dawn Lindberg’s Soiree, followed by proper afternoon tea. Sunday at 3pm and every last Sunday of the month. R175 for show and tea.
Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets:
Scenes from Soweto, a musical. Ends April 7.
Classical music concerts. 12.45 for 1pm. R30 at box office from 12.30pm. Call 011 883 8606. Friday: French programme for flute and piano with Helen Vosloo and Malcolm Nay. Works by Bizet and Debussy.
March 30: Flute Favourites and Fantasies. Isabel Bradley and Susan van der Walt with works by Gaubert, Faure, Saint-Saëns and Doppler, and introduced with prose and poetry.
Roodepoort City Theatre (ex-Promusica Theatre), 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8/9:
Sispmle Festival. An invitation to community theatre and dance groups to audition on Friday and March 26. Call Nevolan at 011 674 1357.
Sempre Opera in Concert, with Deirdré Blignaut-Rautenbach, Aukse Trinkuniate, Stefan Louw and Chris Mostert. Saturday. 8pm. R120 at Computicket.
Favourite Songs from Around the World, with the Pro Cantare Choir. Sunday. R100 at Computicket.
The Basement Theatre, (Roodepoort City Theatre), 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1357:
Mama Said Sessions. A monthly event by Ntsiki Mazwai providing an environment where young artists showcase their talent and leading artists share their knowledge. First event is Sunday.
Just Nje Comedy Nights. Monthly events hosted by Kedibone Mulaudzi. March 30 features Mulaudzi, Lihle Lindzy, Tshepo Mogale, Roni Modimola and S’fiso Nene. 8pm. R40 at the door.
Silverstar Casino, 011 662 7300:
Eendag Lank, Lank Gelede… Mos. Afrikaans kids’ production by Janice Honeyman. Tomorrow to April 9. Tuesday to Friday and Sunday at 2.30pm, Saturday at 2.30 and 6.30pm. R80 adults, R60 children.
Lekker Life Fees: food, entertainment and creative living. Tomorrow to Sunday. 11am to 10pm on weekends and public holidays, 4pm till 10pm in the week. R30, kids under 12 free at Computicket.
University of Johannesburg Theatre, Joburg:
The Fairy Queen, directed by Robert Lehmeier and conducted by Gerben Grooten. Friday. 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. R30 to R150 at Computicket.
Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376:
Historical Movement. Dance production by Youth in Trust. March 26 to 31. Book at Computicket.
The Nunnery, Station St, East Campus, Braamfontein, 011 717 1372:
Chekhov Shorts – The Marriage Proposal and The Bear. March 27 to April 5 at 7.30pm. R70 at door.
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg:
Forté Power of the Voice featuring the BTE VO1SS Academy and the JPO. Tomorrow at 8pm. R140 to R180 at Computicket.
Sibikwa Art Centre, 13 Liverpool Park, cnr 2 Liverpool Str and Bolton Rd, Benoni South: 011 422 4359:
The Sibikwa Arts Dance Company calls all dance groups, community groups and dance projects to its annual Dance Explosion to showcase their dance works. Tomorrow, 10am to 5pm. The company will showcase two new works. Entry is R25. Tickets at the door at R20.
Auditions:
SA Dance Teachers’ Association is auditioning for participants for the SA Show Dance Team to compete at the International Dance Organisation World Showdance Championships in Germany. For info and to apply to audition, call 011 907 7280, fax 011 907 8360, or e-mail [email protected]
Musical Theatre Master Class:
Primary and high school teachers in Gauteng are invited to apply to attend a two-day musical theatre masterclass on May 3 and 4. Dalro sponsors this initiative to provide training to teachers whose role is to grow the passion of musical theatre in the youth. The class will be presented by Anton Luitingh and Duane Alexander in the studios of the UJ Arts Centre, Kingsway Campus, Auckland Park. Applicants can apply at no fee, at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ viewform?formkey=dFdQLVdiTzdySnRqVEdUcm9KVzRrc0E6MQ
Closing date for applications is March 30.
National Music Competition
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) invites entries from music students 13 years and younger. The closing date is April 20. Auditions in all the main centres will start at the beginning of June. About 60 candidates will be selected to compete over four rounds at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow, Cape Town, from September 24 to 28. The four categories: piano, strings, woodwind, brass and other instruments (percussion, recorder, classical guitar and harp) with a sub-category for developmental groups. Candidates must still be 13 at the time of the competition. Call Leon Hartshorne 021 939 9105 or Hilda Boonzaaier (after 8pm) 021 945 3861.
• Computicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com
www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5903.
• For inclusion in Boardwalk fax the info to 012 328 7166, or e-mail clare.braun@inl. co.za by Wednesday afternoon.