JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606 bookings: 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.co.za:
Forever Plaid. A musical directed with Oakfields College Faculty of Dance and Musical Theatre. Ends December 20.
Stand Up Against E-Toll. Comedy with Mel Miller and Alistair Plint. Monday. 7.30pm. Bookings: https:///www.facebook.com/proudly.etagfree.
Christmas… and All That Jazz. Jazz concerts with a difference. December 14 and 16 at 4pm with Cat Simoni and John Fresk, Graeme Currie and Tony Yoko.
Classical music at lunch hour on Fridays. 12.45pm for 1pm. R40 which includes coffee and biscuits. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: Gypsy and other All-Time Favourites with Mira Chakaryan (JPO) and Ilse Myburg on piano.
December 12: End-of-Year Concert with pianist Jacob Swardt.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, Braamfontein: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com.
The Mandela Theatre, 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein:
Peter Pan. Produced by Janice Honeyman, starring Craig Urbani, Michael Riff Themba and Bongi Mthombeni. Ends December 28. R195 to R310.
State of the Nation. comedy with Loyiso Gola. Today. 8pm. R130 to R160 at Computicket.
The Greatest Love of All – The Whitney Houston Show. January 22 to February 15.
Elvis the Show, with Nathan Belt. February 19 to March 8.
Sister Act, written and directed by Janice Honeyman. July 14 to August 16.
Joburg Ballet Studios at the Joburg Theatre: Lindsay McDonald 076 101 0421:
Swan Lake, featuring Cuban ballerina Viengsay Valdes and US star Brooklyn Mack. April 17 to May 3. 7.30pm and 3pm on certain days. R100 to R400.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340:
For reduced prices on tickets, join the People’s Theatre Kids Club, call Andrew or Lorraine as above or see www.peoplestheatre.co.za.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Ends December 24.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300:
Two Decades Collide. ‘80s and ‘90s musical roller- coaster. Ends December 31. R100 to R175 at www.barntardtheatres.co.za.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Big Top Arena:
Toeka 3. Steve Hofmeyr promotes his new album. Saturday. R130 to R270 at Computicket.
Jubilee Gospel Show, presented by the St Boniface Parish in Vosloorus. Features Rebecca Malope, Kholeka and Thabiso. Sunday, December 14. 4pm, doors open 3pm. R180 to R260, R350 for VIP at Computicket.
In the Company Of, featuring Freshlyground, Bhudaza, Naima Kay and Wanda Baloyi and others. Monday, December 15. R230 to R400 at Computicket.
Emperor’s Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus:
Legendary band Ultravox’s lead singer Midge Ure‘s solo and acoustic performance. With Blues guitar maestro Dan Patlansky. Friday and Saturday. R300 to R650 at Computicket.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton (on Rosebank side of the M1), 011 486 0935:
Classic concert on last Sunday of the month. 3pm.
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. Ends December 14. R150. Extra holiday shows on December 27 and 28.
Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave Parkwood, (entrance off Newport Rd), 011 442 3232:
From the Trenches of the Marne to the Hills of Rwanda. A series of conversations and film screenings about war, genocide and mass violence and the impact these had an continue to have on society.Ends December 10. For more info, visit www.goethe.de/joburg/reflections or e-mail [email protected].
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000:
CliffCentral Rocks Christmas tomorrow with Gareth Cliff and crew and the Soweto Gospel Choir. It is a fund raising event for survivors of brain injury and their families. R80 to R265 at Computicket.
Women in Praise.Gospel music live DVD recording featuring Vicky Vilakazi and Zaza. Saturday. R250 to R300 at Computicket.
Barry Hilton in The Way I See It, December 19 and 20. It is a recorded show and will welcome New Zealand comic Mike King. R80 to R265 at Computicket.
Hillbrow Theatre, 16 Kaptein St, cnr Edith Cavell St, Hillbrow: Noel McDonald at 083 309 4315:
Sancta Gauteng Festival: ends Friday, with two plays nightly except Thursday. R10 scholars, R20 adults at the door. On Saturday, the Gala Award Ceremony will be held, when the best three plays as decided by the adjudicators will be re-performed. Tickets for this night R40.
Library at the Brazen Head Sandton, cnr Anne Crescent and Linden Rd, Strathaven, Sandton, 072 068 5673:
El Cantante! Cito and Martin Schofield. Thursday at 8pm. R50 at the door. Bookings 011 783 6122.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
The John Kani Theatre:
The 21st annual Zwakala. Ends Saturday. Free. Ten groups of graduates from around South Africa will showcase their stories.
PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:
Opera:
Opera Rocks. An operatic extravaganza with Sibongile Mngoma, Sally Silver, Thabang Senekal, Joseph Clark, Kutlwano Masote accompanied by the Chamber Orchestra of Johannesburg. December 10 and 11. Tickets R250 to R450 at Computicket.
Explosion. An annual showcase of fashion and trends by the Department of Fashion Design and Technology.
Tshwane Mzansi Fela Festival: Lira. 8pm. December 12. R100 to R200 at Computicket.
Drama:
Mzansi Fela Festival: Comedy with Mdu Ntuli, Pastor A, Bra Thabiso, Thabang ER, Siphiwe Shembe and others. December 13. 8pm. R60 at Computicket and R80 at the door.
Momentum:
Mzansi Fela Festival: Fringe theatre. Tomorrow to December 14. R20.
Rendezvous:
Mzansi Fela Festival: A Night With Morayks. Friday. 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door.
Arena:
Mzansi Fela Festival: Silent Voice. Friday to Sunday. R100 at Computicket.
The Intimate:
Mzansi Fela Festival: Meze, Mira and Makeup. Mira is a young Greek girl living in South Africa. She is trying to grow up and find her own way in what she finds is a rather stifling traditional environment. Thursday to December 14. R40 Tuesdays, R80 Wednesday to Sunday.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door:
Theatre will close on December 19 and open again on January 12:
Riders from the Storm. 8pm. Tomorrow. R160 to R200.
Bobby Van Jaarsveld en Orkes. Thursday. 8pm. R130, R150.
The Way I See It with Barry Hilton. 8pm. Friday. R200, R220.
Topaz Temples, Courtney House. 6.30pm. December 10 and 13. R110 (R50 for children under 10).
Toeka 3. Steve Hofmeyr album launch. 8pm. December 11 and 12. R200, R220.
Hansie en Grietjie (Hansel and Gretel). 11am. December 16. R80.
Ja, Nee. Lekker. Album launch by Die Heuwels Fantasties. 8pm. December 17 and 18. R140 to R160.
Déjà Vu, Estanislau. 8pm. December 19. R100.
Day #1 of #90 Days 2015 – Natalie Chapman and Friends. 7pm. January 28. R150.
Onthou Jy? with Danie Niehaus. 3pm. February 1. R130, R150.
Radio Kalahari Orkes. 8pm. February 18. R140, R160.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033/346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn.
Salon Music Christmas Concert 2014 with Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra. Friday. 8pm. December 7. 3pm. R150.
A Night in Venice, presented by Salon Music with Marina Botha, Righard Linde, Thabang Senekal and Kathy Neuland. December 10 and 12 at 8pm, December 14 at 3pm.
Piaf Remembered by Camille Favre-Bulle. Wednesday, December 31 at 10pm.
The Magic Flute 2015 by Mozart. A semi-staged version, in traditional costume, with orchestral accompaniment. January 14 to 25. School bookings: [email protected].
Am I Too Loud? January 28 and 30 at 8pm, February 1 at 3pm. A tribute to English pianist Gerald Moore with Anneke Lamont, Handri Loots and others.
Casta Diva Restaurant Charisma, 67 Albatross St, Nina Park (Akasia), reservations and enquiries: 076 470 3173, 012 542 4449, [email protected]:
Vissi d’Arte.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710, shows start at 8pm, book as above:
Jeffrey and the Cold Feet. New songs and stories with Nataniël, in English and Afrikaans. Ends Saturday. R200 at Computicket.
Jeffrey and the Cold Feet. Songs and stories by Nataniël, in English and Afrikaans. January 27 to February 21. R200 at Computicket.
Irene Village Theatre, 2 Pioneer Rd, Irene:
Tshwane Youth Theatre’s The Little Mermaid runs until December 13. R85, cushions on the floor in front of the stage R65, Book at Tshwane [email protected] or call 084 804 0490.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door:
Children’s Theatre: Bennie en Buksie se Kersfeeskinkel. Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12 at 10am.
Die Bophopspinnekoptrop en ander Opskopsels. Oupa Wilhelm with stories and rhymes about animals and insects. Saturday, December 13 at 10am.
Sun City Theatre, 014 557 1144:
Sun City Superbowl
X’tremes’ Tribute to Motown. A fast-paced, toe-tapping show for the festive season. Tomorrow until end of February. Featuring O’Ryan Winter, Yazeed Abrahams, Junaid Roberts, David Piet, Dorothy Engelbrecht, Lelethu Zulu and Sibongiseni Wani. Monday to Saturday at 8.30pm. R150 at Computicket.
University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 012 420 3644:
Musaion, 012 420 2947/4183 for more info:
Lunch-hour concerts: Every Thursday at 12.40pm to 13.20pm. free entry.
Auditions:
Masterclass and International Scholarship Programme Opportunities for singers:
Applications are invited from prospective participants in a masterclass to be held in Pretoria in February next year, conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from Musikhochschule in Cologne, Germany. Between January 31 and February 6, Prof Protschka will offer masterclasses at the University of Pretoria. Candidates are asked to send a CV and an audio recording, (preferably mp3 files) to [email protected]. The recording should include the following repertoire: 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 as active participants. Selected candidates are responsible for organising their own travel to and accommodation in Pretoria, but there is no charge for the masterclass. 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 of study. For further info, e-mail Richard Cock at the Apollo Music Trust ([email protected]) or call 011 447 9264.
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