Boardwalk - June 12, 2012

Published Jun 12, 2012

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PRETORIA

South African Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:

Opera:

Dawid die Musical. The final chapter in the Gospel Musical Trilogy, with Retief Burger, Dewald Louw, Johan Scholtz and. Ends July 1. R150 to R280 at Computicket.

Drama:

My Vrou se Man se Vrou, starring Hannes Muller and Tobie Cronje. Ends Sunday. R100 to R160 at Computicket.

Mega Gospel concert featuring Bongi ’n’ Collin, Intense, Karabo and Mabongi. June 23. R120 at Computicket. Doors open 6.30pm. Show at 7pm.

Momentum:

Sorry, Wrong Number, written by Lucille Fletcher, directed by Keamogetswe Moeketsane, starring Mmathapelo Moagi, Nebo Mafabatho and others. Today to June 29, Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R50 adults, R30 students at Computicket.

Rendezvous:

Jazz and African Music Nights. 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door. Friday: PU2MA.

Night of the Poets. Tomorrow: Thabiso Mohare, aka Afurakan. R50 at Computicket. 8pm.

Tshwane Comedy Night: Saturday: Roni “Side Pocket” Modimole’s. 8pm. R60 at Computicket, R80 at the door.

Arena:

Janneman, with Sandra Prinsloo, Hannah Borthwick and Franci Swanepoel. Ends June 24. 8pm. R110 at Computicket.

Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783:

Selmaats and Swartbessies, presented by St Alban’s College. Today at 7pm. R100 or R120 at Computicket.

Rooikaart, with Frank Opperman. 6pm for 6.30pm. Tomorrow. R200. Bookings: Mariché at 074 419 0446.

Riders from the Storm, with Albert Frost, Mel Botes, Valiant Swart, Piet Botha, Nathan Smith and a secret guitar player. 8pm Thursday and 4pm Sunday. R140 to R200 at Computicket.

Celebration of Dance, presented by Dance De’Art Dance Company, Saturday. R80. Bookings: Monique at 082 379 3530.

In Verwondering, with Luis Brittz, Retief Burger, Neil Buchner and Helmut Meijer. 7pm. Monday. R100 at Computicket.

Sterling EQ Live in Concert. (Instrumental pop). 8pm. June 19. R100 to R140 at Computicket.

Joseph Clark Unplugged. 8pm. June 21. R120 to R150 at Computicket.

Hoe ‘n Man se Kop Werk, with Altus Theart. 8pm. June 22. R120 to R150 at Computicket.

The Barnyard Theatre, Menlyn Park, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, cnr Atterbury Rd and Lois Ave, Menlo Park, 012 368 1555:

Seven Wonders of Music. A tribute to Elvis Presley, Carlos Santana, Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston and others. Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30pm. Doors open 6.30pm. Sunday at 2pm, doors open noon. Ends June 24. Book as above or at www.barnyardtheatres.co.za.

Tinkerbell’s Pirate Adventure, for the kids. June 29 to July 21. 11am or 3pm, (times vary, please enquire). R50. Book as above.

Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033:

Echoes of Paris. Camille Favre-Bulle CD launch of café music. tomorrow at 8pm.

Tshwane University of Technology: 012 318 5157:

The Mardi Gras: TUT annual Rostrum Roulette Festival – 26 drama productions at the Arts Campus from June 19 to 22. Main programme will run from 8.30am to 4pm daily with a one-hour break. Performances will be scattered across the campus at The Rehearsal Room, The Studio and the Rostrum Theatre and a few site- specific performances and audiences will be escorted to those locations. For info/bookings: Tumi at 082 881 1826 or Pieter 077 918 8318. Plays include Winternag Vlug, Tainted Love, Haar Hare, Die Pop, Fool for Love and others.

Arts Campus:

South African Society for Research in Music annual conference. July 19 to 21. Hosted by Unisa and North West University. Building 22. Visit www.sasrim.ac.za or www.sasrimcongress.co.za or call Annemie Stimie at 012 429 6662.

Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710: Booking as above.

Winter with Nataniël. A new show, costumes, stories and music. June 20 to 23 and June 25 to 30. 8pm. R160 to R170 at Computicket. (No under-16s)

Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709: Tickets at the door.

Annale van ‘n Windgat. Comedy with Neels Clasen. Tomorrow at 7pm.

Ken jy Tant Mossie? Songs from the FAK songbook with piano, violin, percussion, accordion, saxophone, Babette Viljoen and her group. Thursday at 7pm.

Uiteindelike Swing Ek, with André Schwartz. Friday at 7pm.

Companis Music Academy with 20 pianists. Saturday. at 10am.

PetCar story hour: Grensoorlog-Stories, with Petru Wessels and Carel Trichardt. Sunday at 3pm. R80 to R90.

Rooikaart, with Frank Opperman. June 20 at 7pm.

Die Mojo Show! One Team consultants Mavis-Marié Meyburg and Sharon Taylor-Steyn help you find your mojo. Fun for the whole family with Anriette van Rooyen and Marliza Eloff. June 21 at 7pm.

JOBURG

Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670 or see www.joburgtheatre.com

The Mandela Theatre:

Le Grand Cirque Adrenaline. Ends June Sunday. Shows at 8pm Tuesday to Friday, 3pm and 8pm on Saturdays and 2pm and 6pm on Sundays. R190 to R350.

People’s Theatre:

011 403 1563/ 2340:

The Gingerbread Man 2. A musical written by Sir David Wood. Ends August 2. Entertaining and educational. Bookings: Andrew or Lorraine at 011 403 1563.

Fringe (Tesson) Theatre:

011 877 6854:

Viva. Thailand’s sensational voice band with pop-meets-opera sounds. Ends Saturday. Tuesday to Friday at 8.15pm, Saturday at 6pm and 8.15pm. R170 to R190.

Barnyard Theatre Boksburg, East Rand Mall, cnr Rietfontein Rd and Bentel Ave, 011 823 6933:

Dancing in the Street. Visit exotic destinations such as the Rio Carnival or the New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, doors open 6.30pm. Sundays at 2pm, doors open noon. Ends June 24. Tickets R90 to R135. Book at 011 823 6933 or www.barnyardtheatres.co.za Tinkerbell’s Pirate Adventure. A show for the kids. June 23 to July 21. 11am or 3pm, (times vary, please enquire). R50. Book as above.

Barnyard Theatre Cresta, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 280 4370:

Icons of the 80s. An 11-member cast with song and dance. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, doors open 6.30pm. Sundays at 2pm, doors open noon. Ends June 24. R95 to R145 at 011 280 4370 or www.barnyardtheatres.co.za

Tinkerbell’s Pirate Adventure. A show for the kids. July 7. 11am or 3pm, (times vary, please enquire), R50. Book as above.

Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia Roads (entrance in Achter Rd): 011 234 2033:

The Final Countdown. Features six decades of rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 1950s to the present. Shows Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, doors open 6.30pm. Sundays at 2pm, doors open noon. Ends June 24. Book at www.barnyardtheatres.co.za or 011 234 2033.

Tinkerbell’s Pirate Adventure, show for the kids, July 14. 11am or 3pm, (times vary, please enquire), R50pp, bookings above.

Boksburg Boma Theatre & Buffet Restaurant, North Rand Rd, 011 918 4888

Queen Will Rock You – The Show. A tribute to the magic of Queen, Freddie Mercury and friends with live 10-member cast. Specials on Fridays and Saturdays at 8.30pm. All shows include full buffet meal.

Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.

Studio Theatre:

So You Think You Can Love? A comedy with Sonia Esgueira. Ends July 1. R150 at Computicket or the theatre.

Teatro, Montecasino:

Cabaret – The Musical, starring Samantha Peo, Sascha Halbhuber and Bryan Hiles, directed by Steven Stead. Ends August 5. R100 to R325 at the theatre or Computicket.

Madame Zingara’s Spiegel Tent Victoria at Montecasino: 011 367 4250:

El Milagro. A unique dinner cirque spectacular with local and international artists combined with a four-course feast. R410 to R495, see www.madamezingara.com or call 0861 623 263.

Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:

Kwela Bafana. Heart warming tunes of the 1950s. Ends June 24. 8pm.R75 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. R95 Fridays and Saturdays R160 and Sunday matinee R120 at Computicket or the box office.

Sibikwa Indigenous Orchestra with Too Cool for School. An innovative music experience for schools, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until Thursday. R50 a student with a minimum of 10 students in a group. Book at 011 832 1641.

The Brothers Size, by Tarell Alvin McCraneyk, starring Joshua Elijah Reese, Rodrick Covington and Sam Encarnacion. Thursday to July 1. 8.15pm. R75 to R150 at Computicket.

Ramolao Makhene Theatre (ex-Market Theatre Laboratory), The Bus Factory, President St, Newtown, 011 832 1641:

Market Laboratory’s Annual Community Theatre Festival. Ends Saturday. Runs daily from 10am. For full schedule: Sipho or Seipati at 011 832 1641 ext 118/153, or www.markettheatre.co.za.

National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011 484 1584/5: www.nctt.org.za.

Disney’s Alladin Jr. Ends July 21. Features Marco Spaumer, Dolly Louw, Dionne Song and others. R80 children, R100 adults at the theatre.

Carnival City Casino, Heidelberg Rd, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:

Big Top Arena:

Controlled Chaos with Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Sunday. 1pm. R250 to R500 at Computicket.

Engelbert Humperdinck. June 22 and 23. 8pm. R250 to R520 at Computicket.

Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:

Jett & Jin. The theme park’s new 4D adventure, alternated with Pirate Story. Entry fee included in admission cost to theme park

Jozi’s Story of Gold. An interactive experience including a guided underground mine tour, visits to authentic mining houses and a chance to see gold panning and pouring.

McLaren Circus. Entry is included in the admission fee. Runs twice daily in the Hippodrome. Runs from June 23 to July 15.

Lyric Theatre:

Chalo Cinema 5. Bollywood stage extravaganza. Friday at 8.30pm, Saturday at.3.30pm and 8.30pm and Sunday at 2pm and 5.30pm. R125 to R310 at Computicket or the box office.

Ethan Bortnick, a child prodigy pianist. June 20 at 8pm, June 24 at 2pm R200 to R400 at Computicket.

Old School. A comedy with an Indian flavour,starring Meren Reddy, Leeanda Reddy and Kaseran Pillay, directed by Krijay Govender. June 29 and 30, July 6 and 7 at 8.30pm. R140 to R145 at Computicket or the box office.

Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, (Rosebank side of the M1), 011 486 0935:

The Dreemz. Over-the-top and over the hill performers impersonate, send up and rip apart divas such as Celine Dion, Edith Piaf, Cher, Amy Winehouse and others. Sundays at 6pm until July 29. R130. Book a table for after the show as above.

Daar Was ’n Tyd, with Jan Groenewald. Friday and Saturday. 8pm, Sunday at noon. Book a table at the restaurant. R120.

Des & Dawn Lindberg’s Soiree, followed by “proper” afternoon tea at 3pm every last Sunday of the month where Des and Dawn host various artists. R175 for show and tea.

Fine Comedy. Intelligent and funny shows presented by the Joburg Comedy Cartel each first Friday of the month. R100. 8pm. Book at the theatre.

GoetheonMain, 245 Main St, Joburg CBD: Kaja Kopkow 011 442 3232:

Looking Glass – Johannesburg 2012 and 1886-1896. A two-part project of performative work and installation, the historical events leading to the creation of Joburg over 125 years ago, by Eduardo Cachucho. Ends July 1. Free.

IL Giardino Degli Ulivi and The Room, 44 Stanley Ave, Millpark, 011 482 4978:

Music events for June: Thursday evenings: Soul Picnic for folk and light rock, Friday evenings it’s Runaway Train Cult for country, folk and honky tonk; for Sunday lunch hear Ensemble Borsalino with gypsy jazz.

Rooikaart, with Frank Opperman. June 21 at The Room. R140. A la carte menu available. Show starts at 8.15pm, doors open 6.30pm. Book with Ann at 083 618 3848.

Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Fifth St Sandton, 011 883 8606, for bookings 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets:

Boesman & Lena. Athol Fugard’s masterpiece starring Quanita Adams and Elton Landrew, directed by James Ncgobo. Ends June 30.

Beyond the Mind. A riveting show with mentalist Gilan Gork. July 3 to 14.

Classical music concerts on Fridays, 12.45 for 1pm. R30 which includes coffee and biscuits. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Call 011 883 8606.

Friday: Matthew Lombard (saxophone) accompanied by Annalien Ball (piano).

June 22: Piano concert by Gareth Ross with works by Mozart, Liszt and SA composer Peter Klatzow.

Roodepoort City Theatre (ex Promusica Theatre), 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8:

Mini festival, Thursday to Sunday

Thursday: Marita van der Vyver’s Dis Koue Kos, Skat with Elzabe Zietsman directed by Andre Odendaal in a story that deals with the aftermath of a woman who’s been dumped by her husband for one of his friends.

Friday: 8pm: 100% Volroom Melt with Melt Sieberhagen, described as the weirdest export from Ventersdorp. This is his first solo stand-up and it is sharp, sassy and smart.

Sing It!. A musical by StageWorx School of Performing Arts. July 6 to 8. Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 3pm and 7.30pm, Sunday at 3pm. R100 adults, R80 students, scholars and pensioners at Strictly Tickets, 082 553 5903.

Saturday. 8pm: Kopstukke. Jeanne Goosen’s black comical look at a married couple who are tied to their beds because of an accident. Starring Lizz Meiring and Andre Stolz, 20 years on after their first performance, this one has achieved cult and classic status. Directed by Sandra Prinsloo.

Sunday: 3pm: Schubert’s Piano Quintet Forel with Lizelle le Roux (violin), Jeanne-Louise Moolman (viola), Susan Mouton (cello), Christi-Louise Swanepoel (contra bass) and Dawid Boverhoff (piano). Second half features arrangements of Coenie de Villiers’s compositions.

Silverstar Casino, 011 662 7300: bookings at Computicket.

Dire Straits Tribute with Mel Botes. Friday. 8pm. R130 at Computicket.

Road to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. Theo Kgosinkwe with Maxhoba. Saturday. 8pm. R250 at Computicket.

See Marietta Theunissen, a psychic and clairvoyant. June 23. 7pm. R150 at Computicket.

Selaelo Selota and Poy Poy Makhubela. June 29. 7pm. R300 includes buffet dinner and wine. Bookings: www.silverstarcasino.co.za or 011 662 7300.

Origins Centre, West Campus, Wits University, Braamfontein: 011 717 4700:

Witwatersrand: The World’s Greatest Gold Deposit. A talk co-hosted by the Geological Society of SA and Professor Morris Viljoen. Today at 6pm for 6.30pm. R45 or R35 Wits students and staff and GSSA members. Bookings: ask@ origins.org.za. Call M Colman at 011 717 4700.

Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg:

Verdi Opera Gala with the BTE VO1SS, Opera Chorus and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of SA’s conductor, Alexander Fokkens. Friday. 8pm. R140 to R180 at Computicket.

• Computicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com

• www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5903

• For inclusion in Boardwalk fax 012 328 7166 or e-mail details to clare.braun @inl.co.za, with Boardwalk in subject field, by Wednesday afternoon.

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