Gauteng Boardwalk - April 28, 2015

Published Apr 28, 2015

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Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.co.za: Snow Goose. Ends May 16.

Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300: Dilana Live in SA. Friday at 8pm. R275 includes snack platter. Part of proceeds go to Pink Drive for Breast Cancer Awareness.

All Directions. A tribute to One Direction. May 23 at 2pm. R100.

80’s Rewind – The Total 80s Party. Ends May 31, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays 2pm. R100 to R170.

Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds (enter Achter Rd), Rivonia: 011 234 2033: Bonfire Hearts – the Best of Acoustic Rock. Ends May 31. R100 to R170.

Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:

Theatre of Marcellus: Aspoestertjie (Cinderella). Friday to May 31, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 11am, 3pm and 8pm, Sundays 11am and 3pm. R180 to R250 at itickets.co.za or Computicket.

Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, book at 011 928 1108, barnyardtheatres.co.za or the box office: 99 Hit Songs in One Show. Until Sunday. Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R100 to R165 at 011 823 6933.

80s Rewind – The Total ‘80s Party. Until May 31, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R170.

Rock Royalty. A tribute to the music legends. May 5 to July 19. 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. From R100. Call 011 823 6933.

All Directions. A tribute to One Direction. May 9. R100. Call 011 823 6933.

Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935: Death of a Salesman. 1966 recording for TV. May 9 8pm.

Huddle Park Golf and Recreation, Club Street, Linksfield, Joburg: Holi One Colour and Neon Festival. This festival blends music, dance, visuals and performance art. Line-up: Morgan Beatox and K@$his King, DJ Fresh, Mark Stent, Ricardo Da Costa, Essential Groove and others. R250 for general access, colour packages at R350 via http://holione.nutickets. co.za/JHB2015). Friday. Doors open noon until 10pm. Wear white clothing that can withstand a bit of colour infusion.

Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, 011 877 6854, all bookings at 0861 670 670:

The Mandela Theatre, 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein: Let’s Get it On – The Life and Music of Marvin Gaye. Starring Lloyd Cele and Vika Bull. May 7 to 16. R180 to R350.

Joburg Ballet Studios at the Joburg Theatre: Lindsay McDonald 076 101 0421: Swan Lake, featuring Cuban ballerina Viengsay Valdes and US star Brooklyn Mack and the Liaoning Ballet of China. Ends Sunday at 7.30pm and 3pm on certain days. R100 to R400 as above.

Fringe Theatre, Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein, 011 877 6854: Major Modern Dance Bursary Awards. Sunday. 2pm, R70 adults, R50 pensioners, under-12s at door.

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

The John Kani Theatre: McCoy Mrubata and Friends. Thursday. 7.30pm. R200.

Barney Simon Theatre: People are Living There by Athol Fugard. Ends May 24. R90 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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

Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: Pythonesque. Ends May 17.

Stage by Stage with Jonathan Roxmouth. Sunday at 6pm, Monday at 3pm, May 10 6pm, May 11 7.30pm and 17 6pm.

Teatro: Mamma Mia. Ends Sunday.

St Petersburg Ballet Theatre with prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova perform Giselle May 6 to 8; Don Quixote May 9 to 10; Swan Lake May 13 to 15.

Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Morcambe with Craig Urbani, directed by Alan Swerdlow. Tomorrow to June 10.

National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. cindy@nctt. org.za. See www.national childrenstheatre.org.za: Classes in speech and drama after school. R2 000 a term.

POPart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, CBD. Book at www.pop artcentre.co.za: Thenx Laides: The Triple M Mammas. Sketch comedy group. Thursday to Sunday.

Naked Knitting, comedy directed by Greg Homann. May 7 to 10.

Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8/9: Sangoma Makhuru and the Dinosaur. Musical theatre. Ends October 22. R150.

AWEdnesday Comedy against Zenophobia. Goliath&Goliath, David Kau, Trevor Gumbi, and more. Tomorrow. 7.30pm. R150. Proceeds to the fight against xenophobia.

Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za: Silverstar Wild West Country Fest. An event reminiscent of the pioneering days on the West Rand. Thursday to Sunday.

Barry Hilton. May 8. R150 at Computicket.

Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani and Bolani Link Rd, Jabulani, Soweto, 011 930 7461/2/3, book at Computicket: Poet.O.Type. Until Thursday.

Have You Seen Zandile? May 6 to 24.

UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park, 011 559 3058:

Othello, presented by Think Theatre. May 4 to 15. 9am, Monday to Friday, with a public performance May 6 at 7pm. R65 scholars and pensioners, R100 adults. Bookings Doreen Stanley: 033 343 4884, 084 556 0668.

Wemmer Pan, Pioneers Park, cnr 11th St and Turf Rd, La Rochelle: Lusito Land Festival. Ends Sunday. R80 adults and teens, R50 children (six to 12 years) and pensioners.

Wits Theatre, East Campus, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376: Modern Dance Solo Performers Examination. Saturday. 1pm. Adults R70, children/pensioners R50 at the door.

Wits Great Hall: East Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Yale Rd, Parktown, 011 717 1376 or [email protected]: Three Cities, with Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Jonno Sweetman (drums) and Lukas Ligeti (drums). Today. 7pm. R85 at the door, R60 pensioners, students.

Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376:

Lineage: Herstory. May 5 to 9. R50 adults, R40 pensioners and students.

Call for Entries:

Calling musicians and bands of all genres, amateurs and professionals to apply to perform in Fete de la Musique in Newtown on June 27. Musicians wanting to apply should send their application pack, including application form and material requested to [email protected]. Application form at (http://www.alliance.org.za/pages/ branches/johannesburg/home). Deadline is Thursday.

Scholarships:

The ACT Scholarships Programme goes national. In partnership with Dalro and the Nedbank Arts Affinity, ACT presents the seventh Annual ACT/Dalro Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Programme. This tuition competition is open to Grade 12 learners and individuals aged between 18 and 25 who are not considered professionals and wish to pursue unergraduate studies in the performing arts. They are encouraged to register for participation in the regional round of nationwide auditions.

Auditions will be held in Pretoria on July 15, Johannsburg on July 16 and 17. Participants will be put through their paces, showcasing their talents in acting, singing and dancing. Finalists must be available for the final round from October 6 to 12 in Johannesburg where winners will be announced. Registrations for the Scholarship Programme are open until May 31. For more information, visit www.act.org.za, or contact the ACT office at 011 712 8403.

PRETORIA

South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St, 012 392 4000. Book at Computicket:

Drama: Crown of the Russian Ballet. A programme devoted to Russian composer Tchaikovsky. Friday at 3pm, Saturday at 3pm and 7.30pm, Sunday at 3pm. R150 to R280 at Computicket.

Arena: Road to Damascus. Ends Saturday. Monday to Friday 8.15pm, Saturday 3.15pm and 8.15pm. Matinees R50, Tuesdays R40, Wednesday and Thursday R80, Friday and Saturday R100.

Mother of All Eating written by Zakes Mda. May 7 to 30.

Fishers of Hope, written and directed by Lara Foot. A modern African myth. May 6 to 23.

Rendezvous: Movement: Dr Johnny Mekoa and the Music Academy of Gauteng Ensemble, Sindiswa Seakhoa (songwriter, composer, guitarist, poet), Solace (jazz singer). Thursday. 7.30pm.

Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783. Book at Computicket or the door: Mega-gospel 5 with Bongi, Collin, Mabongi. Saturday. 7pm. R160.

Die Wagkamer. A comedy with Elize Cawood and Wilson Dunster. Sunday at 4pm. R130, R150.

Dilana – Live at the Theatre. A DVD recording. May 5 at 10.30am. Bookings: Madelein at 011 042 6085. R120.

Sit dit Aan, Sit dit Aan. Koos Kombuis. May 8. 8pm. R130, R150.

Gershwin Songbook. Charl du Plessis. 6pm. May 10. R130, R190.

Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: Bonfire Hearts – the Best of Acoustic Rock. Until May 31. R100 to R170.

Dilana Live in SA. Saturday at 8pm. R150.

Wayne Hussey (The Mission) Live and Up-Close, with Ashton Nyte. May 8. 8pm. R300.

Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033, 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn: Gypsy & Tango in Venice with Vienna String Quartet, led by Adrian Ignat. Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm.

Latvian Opera Duo – Wonderful World of Music. May 6 at 8pm.

The Roaring Twenties with Salon Music. Sunday, May 10. 3pm.

Irene Village Hall, Irene, 083 461 7580: Sing On! The sequel to Play On!, a comedy by Irene Dramatic Society. Friday, Saturday, May 8 and 9 at 7.30pm. R70, R40 for pensioners and under-12s. Book at Quicket or call Ansie at 079 697 6647.

Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846: Infinity Show. Tomorrow at 7pm. R60.

Photography Workshop with Monique Brits Kreatief. Saturday. 9am to 1pm. R800 includes light lunch.

JNDR Mother’s Day show. May 9. R120.

Mother’s Day. May 10.

Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door: Die Wagkamer with Wilson Dunster and Elize Cawood. May 6 at 7pm, May 10 at 3pm.

Dowwe Dolla Betaal Belasting with Margit Meyer-Rodenbeck. May 7 at 7pm.

Project Accordion Face(t)s with Sergio Zampolli. May 8 at 7pm.

Tshwane University of Technology: 012 318 5157:

Breytenbach Theatre, 137 Gerhard Moerdijk Street, Sunnyside, bookings at [email protected] or call 012 440 4834: Dance Season 2015: Pursuit, by dance lecturers Ashley Churchyard and Jeannette Ziady, Megan Rosenberg and Sabelo Maphumulo. Until Saturday.

The Race, Imibhiyozo, Dura Mater and 3 1/2 Shades of Blue. Ends Saturday at 7.30pm with a matinee on Saturday at 3pm. Bookings: e-mail above or call 082 884 8946 or 012 440 4834.

Rostrum Theatre, Arts Campus, 24 Du Toit Street, 012 382 6130: Code. A drama written by Eddie Thaba, designed and directed by Karina Lemmer. May 6 to 16.

University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 012 420 3644:

Masker Theatre, 012 420 3644: Honours production. May 5 to 9 at 7pm. R40 at iTickets.

• To be listed in Boardwalk, please e-mail theatre and production details to [email protected] (subject: “Boardwalk”) by Thursday.

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