JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings:
083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.com: Forever Plaid. Musical with Oakfields College Faculty of Dance and Musical Theatre. Ends December 20.
The Shadow of Brel, with Godfrey Johnson. Sunday at 6.30pm.
Classical music. 12.45pm for 1pm. R40 at the box office. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: Sonatas for violin and piano by Richard Strauss with Zanta Hofmeyr and Malcolm Nay.
November 28: Alan Campbell Thompson Quartet
Circa Gallery, cnr Jellicoe and Jan Smuts aves, Rosebank, entrance cnr Keys and Jellicoe aves, bookings: SMS 083 555 7952 or [email protected]:
The Faun’s Call of Love. Works for oboe and piano with Hilary Mohr and Anneke Lamont. November 25 at 7pm. R120 by EFT or at the door.
Coca-Cola Dome, cnr Olivenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, Northgate, Joburg, 011 794 5800:
All of Me Tour with John Legend. Saturday and Sunday. Book at Computicket.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, Braamfontein: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com.
Mandela Theatre: 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein:.
Peter Pan Ends December 28. R195 to R310.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340:
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Ends December 24.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg:
011 478 5300:
Two Decades Collide. R100 to R175.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus:
Midge Ure with blues guitarist Dan Patlansky. December 5 and 6. Book at Computicket.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, bookings: 011 486 0935, 073 447 9148 or [email protected]:
Two’s Company… Three’s A Show. Musical comedy starring Annabel Linder, Michael de Pinna and Keith Smith. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at noon. Friday to December 14. R150. Extra shows December 27 and 28.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000:
The Soil Reflections Tour. November 27 and 28, R150 R335 at Computicket.
The Peru and Bala Farewell Tour. November 29 at 4.30pm and 8pm. R160 to R345 at Computicket.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
The John Kani Theatre:
The Jittery Citizens – The Armando Diaz Experience. Improv on last Thursday of the month with a celebrity guest. R100.
Ketekang. By James Ngcobo. Ends December 14. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, R83 Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Barney Simon Theatre:
Sizwe Banzi is Dead, by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona. November 26 to December 14, Tuesday to Saturday at 8.15pm, Sunday at 3.15pm. R83 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre:
The Rocky Horror Show. Ends February 1. Tuesdays to Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 4pm and 8pm, Sundays 2pm and 6pm. R100 to R375 at Computicket or the box office. 9.30pm show on December 31.
Teatro:
War Horse. Until November 30. R100 to R450 at Computicket.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense. Ends December 28. R150 at box office or Computicket.
Madame Zingara: 0861 623 263: After Forever. R440 to R495. Ends December 31.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown. Book at 011 484 1584/5. Info: cindy@nctt. org.za: The Wizard of Oz. Ends December 21.
The Orbit, 81 De Korte Street Braamfontein, bookings 011 339 6645
A Connection of Souls – Sweden and South Africa: Magnus Lindgren (saxophone, flute, clarinet) performs with Concord Nkabinde, Lindiwe Maxolo, Erik Paliani and Rob Watson. November 25 and 26. 8.30pm. R150.
POPArt Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg, book at www.popartcentre.co.za: Reasons to be Pretty. Thursday to Sunday.
How Did I Get Here? November 27 to 29. R85 pre-booked or R95 at the door.
Silverstar Casino, 54 The Valley Road, Parktown, 011 215 0041/011 215 0100/ 072 597 8219: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za.
Chris Chameleon. November 28. 8pm. R130.
Soweto Cricket Oval (Elkah Stadium), 107 Lefatola St, Moroka, Soweto:
Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival. With Masekela, Tsepo Tshola, The Soul Brothers, Besatenberg, Jeremy Loops, Laurie Levine and Josie Field. November 29. See www.assupol.co.za. R150 at gate or Computicket.
St John’s College, The Crypt Chapel, St David Rd, Parktown, Joburg:
Horizons. Paz Consort has assembled 24 choristers to perform new works by South Africans Simon Bethell, Franco Prinsloo, Keith Moss, Antoni Schonken and Pieter Bezuidenhout. Also, a performance of Horizons by Peter Louis van Dyk. 7pm, tomorrow. R120 at info@ saragonagency. co.za or by SMS: 083 555 7952. Inquiries Sara: 083 555 7952.
Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani and Bolani Link Rd, Jabulani, Soweto. 011 930 7461/2/3, bookings at Computicket.
The Way We Heal, by Dr MWSerote. Ends Sunday. 8pm Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm Sunday. R80.
Ukutshona kop Mendi… Did We Dance? November 25 to 30 at 3pm and 8pm. R50.
Wits Theatre, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:
Fred Wesley Quartet. November 29. 8pm. R1 209 at Computicket.
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg:
Tribute to Bernard Wozny with Professor Wessel van Wyk, piano. Sunday. 3.30pm. Adults R150, pensioners, tudents R120, pre-school R60, family R250 at www.quicket.co.za. Call 083 275 5719.
Competitions:
The third Len van Zyl Conductors’ Competition will take place in 2015/16. Open to South Africans not older than 33 on January 1, 2016. A performance opportunity and masterclasses with international conductors; the semi-finalists and finalists perform with the CTPO and the overall winner receives an all-expenses-paid one-month internship with the Philadelphia Orchestra and two months’ study at Northwestern University in Chicago with Victor Yampolsky. Entry forms at www.cpo.org.za. Closing date is March 15. More information from: [email protected] or [email protected].
Call for Proposals:
The British Council and the South African Department of Arts and Culture have an open call for proposals from artists and institutions to be part of the SA-UK Seasons project. Selected proposals will receive a grant to activate existing relationships or create new connections within the arts. Call ends Sunday. There are three funding strands: application for a partnership support grant; application for a creative catalyst grant; and official endorsement of a project. Contact [email protected], 0207 389 3144. For info: [email protected], nomphelo.ndzimela@ britishcouncil.org.
National Arts Council (NAC)
The NAC has opened applications for arts funding for next year. Individuals and registered arts organisations involved in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, craft, literature and multi-discipline have until December 12 to submit their applications . Post-graduate students who wish to pursue their arts studies abroad can apply. Projects should be of national significance, focusing on the creation of new works and arts development. Those that have a strong community base and have been conceived in collaboration with others working in similar fields are also encouraged to apply. The NAC encourages funding applications from arts organisations and individuals that support the involvement of women, youth and those living with disabilities. Applications from students who are not only interested in studying abroad, but also committed to returning home to share the knowledge they have gained are also welcome. Get application forms and funding guidelines from 011 838 1383 or www.nac.org.za.
PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St; 012 392 4000:
Opera: Explosion. Showcase of fashion and trends by Department of Fashion Design and Technology, TUTechnology. November 28. 6.30pm. R100 at Computicket. Call Khothatso at 012 382 6586 or 072 933 6598.
Momentum:
Anna K, inspired by Anna Karenina. November 27 to 30 at 8pm. R40 Tuesday, R80 Wednesday to Sunday.
Arena: Griot. November 26 to 30, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R40 Tuesday.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, tickets at Computicket or the door.
Doep is nie Dood Nie. Jannie du Toit sings Koos du Plessis music. 10am. Tomorrow. R70, R90: call Anneke Liebenberg at 072 349 8395 or [email protected].
Daniele Pascal sings Brel. Tomorrow.
Stars Dance Studio. Friday.
Studio of Motion. Saturday
In My Lewe with Mathys Roets. 4pm. Sunday.
Old Friends. Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. November 25 at 8pm. R120 to R180.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th St and Thomas Edison St, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn.
Salon Music Christmas Concert 2014 with Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra. November 28 at 8pm, November 30 at 3pm. R150.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846:
Friday: Christmas dinner concert with Forte/Gauteng Opera. 7.30pm for 8pm. R320pp includes a three-course dinner. Book as above or call Arnold Cloete at 012 322 7944. All profits to Gauteng Opera.
Olivenhoutbosch Community Centre:
ArtsCulturex Traditional Gospel Championships, November 29. 8am till 5pom. R30, call Mishack Motshweni at 012 770 2399 or 072 703 0633.
Pali Kleinteater, 8 Frank St, Lynnwood Ridge,: 071 684 3079:
Nomad Theatre: Like Knocking on the Door of a Familiar House on an Ordinary Day. The Most Horrific. Apollo 8844. The Finger of God . Entrance is free but they ask that you pay what you think the shows are worth. Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 3pm.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at door:
Bad Peter do acoustic folk-rock. Today at 7pm.
Ses Snare. Tomorrow at 7pm.
Leonard Cohen in Afrikaans, with Koos van der Merwe. Thursday at 7pm. R120, R110.
Wie Hyg So? A comedy. Friday at 7pm.
Doep is nie Dood nie. Jannie du Toit sings Koos du Plessis. Sunday at 3pm.
Sun City Theatre, 014 557 1144:
Vocal Mania. Featuring Terry Fortune, Loukmaan Adams, Trevino Isaacs, Dean Balie and MoNoX. Tuesday to Friday at 8.30pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8.30pm. R130 at Computicket. Ends November 30.
Sun City Superbowl
Kings of Chaos. November 29 at 8pm. R1 125 general standing only. November 30 at 4pm. R795 to R1 495 at Computicket.
Unisa Enoch Sontonga Hall, Sunnyside Campus, cnr Steve Biko and Justice Mahomed sts, Pretoria:
Violin and piano duo recital, with Zanta Hofmeyr and Malcolm Nay. Sunday at 4pm. R95 and R75 at the door.
Masterclass and International Scholarship Programme Opportunities for singers:
Applications are invited from prospective participants in a masterclass to be held in Pretoria in February, conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule based in Cologne, Germany. Between January 31 and February 6, Protschka will offer masterclasses at the University of Pretoria. Candidates are asked to send a CV and an audio recording (mp3 files) to [email protected]. The recording should include one work each from the Baroque and Classical (preferably Mozart) periods, a 19th-century opera aria, plus a lied of the candidate’s choice. Eight candidates will be accepted. The deadline is December 1. Selected candidates must organise their travel to and accommodation in Pretoria, but there is no charge for the master-class. One student will be chosen for a one-year academic study with Prof Protschka at the Music College in Cologne. The Apollo Music Trust will cover the expenses of that year. For info, e-mail Richard Cock at the Apollo Music Trust ([email protected]) or call 011 447 9264.
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