PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000, book at Computicket.
Momentum:
Making Mandela. The story of two opposing forces, Mandela and the Afrikaner Broedebond. Ends Saturday.
Rendezvous:
Jazz and African Music Nights: 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door: Friday: Nduduzo Makhathini and Thunzi.
February 27: Prince Lengoasa and Thandi Ntuli.
Tshwane Comedy Nights: February 28: Part 2: Pastor A.
Asbos Theatre, Karoo Square, cnr Albeth and Lynnwood rds, 141 Lynnwood Rd, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, 082 565 8917:
Oruborus with André van Rensburg. Tomorrow at 8pm. R100.
Tellinger & Fresk. Jazz singer Barbora Tellinger and pianist John Fresk. Friday at 8pm. R100.
Roaring 30’s. February 25 at 8pm. R100.
Blohm Trein with Jan Blohm and Neil Nachtrein. February 27 at 8pm. R120.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door:
Radio Kalahari Orkes. Tomorrow at 8pm. R140, R160.
Barry Hilton. Thursday. 8pm. R200, R220.
The Traveller, with Roan van As. 7pm. Friday. R120.
All Rocked Out with The Bats – Eddie Eckstein, Paul Ditchfield, Pete Clifford and Derek Gordon. 8pm. Saturday. R130, R150.
Doep is Nie Dood Nie – Koos du Plessis with Jannie du Toit. Sunday at 4pm, R120, R140.
Wine Tasting (1), 7pm, Monday.
Man in Black – Tribute to Johnny Cash. February 25 at 8pm. R120, R160.
Karen Zoid. February 27 and 28. 8pm. R170.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555:
Platinum Jukebox. Ends April 19, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sundays 2pm. R100 to R165.
All Directions. Tribute to One Direction. Saturday, April 4 and 9. R100.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn:
Piano Extravaganza: 8 Pianists 4 Grand Pianos, with Wessel van Wyk, André Breedt, Laetitia Orlandi, Bart Joubert, Paul Ferreira, Brian Bae, John Theodore and Annalien Ball. February 25 and 27 at 8pm, Sunday, March 1 at 3pm.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710, shows at 8pm, bookings as above.
Jeffrey and the Cold Feet. New songs and stories by Nataniël, in English and Afrikaans. Ends February 21. R200 at Computicket.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946, Maggie at 082 823 7846:
Infinity Show. February 26 at 7pm. R60.
Salsa Evening. February 28 at 7pm. R80.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door.
Warts and All. Clive Scott tells stories about his 50 years in South African theatre. Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm.
Bully Beef. Bullying is not fair. Children’s theatre by Weekidz Produksies. Saturday at 10am.
Sun City Superbowl:
X’tremes’ Tribute to Motown. A fast-paced, toe-tapping show Runs until end of February. Featuring O’Ryan Winter, Yazeed Abrahams, Junaid Roberts, David Piet, Dorothy Engelbrecht, Lelethu Zulu and Sibongiseni Wani. Mondays to Saturdays at 8.30pm. R150 at Computicket.
Chinese New Year. Thursday to Sunday. Special treats and events, convoy of lion dancers, fireworks display. For information, call 014 557 1103.
Tshwane University of Technology: 012 318 5157:
Breytenbach Theatre, 137 Gerhard Moerdijk Street, Sunnyside. Bookings [email protected] or call 012 440 4834:
Dipolelo Gotswa Borwa (Statements from the South). Drama devised by Kabi Thulo and the cast. Friday to February 27. 7pm. R30 students, R50 adults.
Unisa Dr Miriam Makeba Theatre, Unisa Main Campus:
Faku/Petersen Jazz Duo. South African jazz musicians will perform Saturday at 7.40pm. Features the artists’own compositions. R100 at the door, R80 students and pensioners. Inquiries: Unisa Music Foundation at 012 429 3336/3311 or 084 763 4079.
University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 012 420 3644:
Aspoestertjie, directed by Estelle Zeeman. Ends Saturday, weekdays at 9am, Saturday 10am and 3pm. R35 children, R40 adults. Bookings: [email protected] or 012 420 2558.
Competitions:
The fifth instalment of the Unisa National Piano Competition will include a jazz piano category running parallel to the traditional classical category. It will take place from July 11 to 18 in the ZK Matthews Great Hall on Unisa’s Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria. Senior piano students 28 years and younger are invited to submit entries by February 27 to the Unisa Music Foundation. Prizes total R190 000. Panellists include Ruth Goveia, Malcolm Nay, Elna van der Merwe and Wessel van Wyk with Neil Gonsalves, Paul Hanmer, Roland Moses and Andre Petersen on the jazz piano panel. Professor Karendra Devroop, deputy director of the Unisa Music Foundation, will serve on both panels. The rules, regulations and entry form are available on Unisa Music Foundation’s website at www.unisa.ac.za/musicfoundation.
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606 bookings 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.co.za: The Double Bass Ends March 14.
Classical music concerts. 12.45 for 1pm. R40. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: Piano concert with Jacobus Swart and guest.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300: Platinum Jukebox. Ends April 19. Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R100 to R165.
Elvis Forever! February 26 at 8pm. R120.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Sunninghill: 011 234 2033: All Directions. Tribute to One Direction. February 28, March 28, April 2. R100.
The Fab Four! Tribute to the Beatles. March 29. 1.30pm. R120.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, 011 898 7575: Big Top Arena: London Goes SA Tour. With Bok van Blerk, Jay, Elvis Blue, Blackbyrd, Theuns Jordaan and Clare Johnston. February 27 and 28. From R150 at www.itickets.co.za.
Dance Factory, 1 President St, Newtown Cultural Precinct, 011 833 1347: Dance Umbrella: On Fire. A new work by Berlin-based choreographer Constanza Macras. February 26 and 27 at 7pm. R60 to R100 at Computicket.
What the Hell Happened to This Place?? February 28 at 6pm, March 1 at 2pm.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Centre Court: Blacks Only Comedy Show hosted by David Kau. February 28 at 8pm. From R175 at Computicket.
Odeon Showbar: Mystique Illusion Spectacular with Ryan Sharp and dancers. 8pm. Ends February 28. R50 at the door.
Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, bookings at 011 928 1108, www.barnyardtheatres.co.za or the box office: 99 Hit Songs in One Show. Ends May 3, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R100 to R165.
The Fab Four! Sunday and February 28 at 2pm. R120.
Elvis Forever! Sunday and March 7. 8pm. R120.
Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, (entrance off Newport Rd), 011 442 3232: Jozi Film Fest. Friday to Sunday. R40 per session, R100 weekend pass.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000: The Parlotones. Friday. R200 to R385 at Computicket.
Badtamasti Returns. A jazzy creation of music and dance. Saturday. R150 to R315 at Computicket or the box office.
SA Indies Music Week. Festival boasts new music, fireworks and festivities. Monday to February 27. R50 a night. Book at Computicket or box office.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com:
The Mandela Theatre: Elvis the Show, with Nathan Belt. Thirsday to March 8. R120 to R350.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: The Sound of Laughter with Alan Committie. R100 to R170, Wednesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 4 and 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. Until March 15.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist. Wednesday to Fridays at 8.15pm, Saturdays 4.15pm and 8.15pm, Sundays 3.15pm. Book at Computicket or theatre.
MOAD Museum of African Design, 281 Commissioner St, Jeppestown.Mosaic Theatre, Daniel St/14th Ave, Fairland, 011 268 4700: Dance Umbrella: Re-imagining of Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps by choreographer Jay Pather. February 28 and March 1 at 7pm. R60 to R100 at Computicket.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. E-mail [email protected]. See www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za:
Blue Room: Drama class for ages six to 17. Saturdays during school terms from 9am to 10.30am. Basics of acting, singing and dancing. R600 a term. Workshops for ages seven to 17. Saturdays during school term, 9am to noon, in singing, dance, acting and physical theatre.
Home school workshops: Wednesdays, 9am to noon during school terms. To register, call Cindy, Claudy or Nathali.
Olive Tree Theatre, Yarona Mall, cnr Watt Ave and 3rd Str, Alexandra. 011 048 6152, 083 772 7535 or 079 784 7280: Black History Month – Open Mic Session tomorrow, 2pm to 6pm, theme: African story. Open Mic Session February 25, 2pm to 6pm, theme: African glory.
The Orbit, 81 De Korte Street Braamfontein, bookings 011 339 6645: The Bokani Dyer Trio: Thursday and Friday.
Thandi Nthuli: February 25. See http://concertssa.co.za.
POPart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg. Bookings: www.popartcentre.co.za: Museum Izindao by Baeletsi Tsatsi. February 26 to March 1.
Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za: Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures. R80 to R160 (children under five free) – includes audio guide. Ends March 15.
Jakkie Louw Sings Sinatra. February 27. R130, R90 children three to 12 years. See www.silverstarcasino.co.za.
Springs State Theatre: My Boetie se Boetie se Boetie se Baba. February 26, 27 and 28 at 7pm. Book at Computicket.
UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park, 011 559 3058:
Upstairs Studio, UJ Arts Centre: Creatives in Conversation. Free public engagements by The Arts & Culture Trust, UJ Arts & Culture and the British Council Connect ZA. Thursdays. 5.30pm. Call Precious Maputle as above or e-mail [email protected].
Wits University: 011 717 1376: Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown:
Wits Theatre, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376: Dance Umbrella: Street Beat: hip hop and pantsula. March 1. 10am. R60 to R100 at Computicket.
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg: Johannesburg Musical Society concert: February 28, Canadian violinist Ji-Jia Susanne Hou with US pianist Bryan Wallick. Call Avril 011 728 5492 or Herman 083 228 2917 or consult www.jms.org.za.
Auditions:
Johannesburg Youth Ballet is holding auditions for its 2015 company on Saturday and Sunday at the National School of the arts. JYB will hold separate auditions for junior and senior dancers. Candidates: boys and girls must be 12 years and over and have had significant ballet training. Juniors at the level of Intermediate and Intermediate Foundation and must be between 12 and 15 years. First round starts 2pm on Saturday and finishes 3.15pm. The senior daners will audition at 3.30pm and finish by 4.45pm. The senior group caters for Advanced Foundation and Advanced 1 & 2 dancers 16 years and over. All candidates should be at the venue by 1.30pm for registration. Auditions will include pointe work so bring pointe shoes. There will be a call back audition should the management need to see candidates again, on Sunday between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Successful candidates will be notified by the end of February. All inquiries can be addressed to: JYB Chairperson: Jean Beckley, via sms on 083 268 9531 or Brenda Sakellarides: 082 600 6739 or e-mailed to [email protected].
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