JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606 bookings 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.co.za:
Sentimentos, Bonegio Spanish Dance Company’s latest show. Saturday to January 22.
The third annual Jazz and Blues Weekend with Dirk van der Linden, Jean van Lint and others. January 23 to 25.
Cat Sings Judy! written and directed by Paul Spence with Cat Simoni. January 27 to February 14.
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.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com.
The Mandela Theatre, 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein:
The Greatest Love of All – The Whitney Houston Show, starring Belinda Davids. January 22 to February 15. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. R100 to R350.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton (on Rosebank side of the M1), 011 486 0935:
Classic concert on last Sunday of the month. 3pm.
Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, (entrance off Newport Rd), 011 442 3232:
Johannesburg International Mozart Festival: Listening to the Image. A collaboration between emerging South African composers Antoni Schonken, Matthew Dennis and Diale Peter-Daniel Mabitsela with photographer Lebohang Kganye’s series entitled Ke Lefa Laka. Performance by a quintet ensemble and projected photographic material. January 31, followed by discussion with photographer and composers. Free.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000:
Keeping Up with the Koopasamys. A spoof of the reality show Keeping up with the Kardashians. January 31. With Jailoshini Naidoo, Sans Moonsamy and Eubulus Tracy. R160 to R365 at the box office or Computicket.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre:
The Rocky Horror Show runs until February 1. Tuesdays to Fridays at 8pm, Saturday at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm and 6pm. R100 to R375 at Computicket or the box office. Dress up nights at each 8pm performance on Friday and Saturday with an apple iPad mini prize at the end of the season.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Inquiries [email protected]. See www.national childrenstheatre.org.za.
Rea Rangaka will be teaching the new Acting for Film course at the theatre. The eight-week course will help students understand the difference between acting for stage and the screen. Saturdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm, starting January 24. Ages 13-18. Cost R1 000. Contact Cindy at 011 484 1584 or [email protected].
Homeschool Drama Club offers homeschooled students the opportunity to use fun, creative drama techniques to bring literature and learning to life. Starts January 28 and every Wednesday thereafter, until March 25. 9am to noon. Classes in singing, acting, dance, each 50 minutes. R1 000 per child per term, second child R800. Call Cindy or Claudy: 011 484 1584.
POPart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg. Bookings: www.popartcentre.co.za.
Exhibit S: An Ode to Saartjie Baartman, by a black South African woman, Thola Antamu, a poetic performance. January 23 to 25.
The Epicene Butcher and Other Stories for Consenting Adults starring Jemma Kahn, directed by John Trengove. January 29 to February 1.
Dating in the Dark. For more info, bookings see website.
Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za.
Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures, an exhibition. R80 to R160 (children under five free), which includes an audio guide. Runs until March 1.
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.
It offers performance opportunities and master classes with international conductors; the semi-finalists and finalists perform with the CPO and the winner receives an all-expenses paid one-month internship with the Philadelphia Orchestra in America and two months of study at Northwestern University in Chicago with Victor Yampolsky.
Entry forms available at www.cpo.org.za. Closing date March 15, 2015.
The chosen will participate in the preliminary round in June in Cape Town, semi-finals and finals in February, 2016.
PRETORIA
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, tickets at Computicket or the door:
Louis Loock. 8pm. January 23. R120.
Day #1 of #90 Days 2015. Natalie Chapman and Friends. January 28 at 7pm. R150.
My Boetie se Sussie se Ou. January 29 to 31, Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm. R150 to R170.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555:
Platinum Jukebox, 10 decades of song and dance. Ends April 19, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sundays 2pm. R100 to R165.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn.
The Magic Flute 2015 by Mozart, a semi-staged version, in traditional costume, with orchestral accompaniment. Tomorrow to January 25. School bookings, e-mail jpverster@ brooklyntheatre.co.za.
Sun City Superbowl:
X’tremes’ Tribute to Motown. A fast-paced, toe-tapping show for the festive season, 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, until the end of February. R150 at Computicket.
Vacancy:
The State Theatre is looking for dynamic and theatre-loving post-graduates who have theatre studies and/or literature as their background with a proven track record as theatre makers. Candidates must have a wide knowledge of theatre and literature in South Africa and abroad. These candidates will provide dramaturgical support to new projects. The dramaturge will be responsible for supporting new writing and successful development and completion of new plays. As an independent part of the artist team the dramaturge needs to hold workshops and readings for the development of new plays, and should also attend showcases, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews. They will also read and evaluate scripts for recommendations to the artistic director and help to host visiting artists, often organising workshops or talks. (Three-year project-based contract). Closing date January 30. Interested candidates should hand deliver, mail or e-mail certified copies of qualifications and a CV with three contactable references to Charlotte Malibe, Human Resources. Hand Deliver: Human Resource Office, The South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St, Pretoria. Post: P O Box 566, Pretoria 0001. E-mail: [email protected]. Website www.statetheatre.co.za.
• Computicket: 083 915 8000
Strictlytickets: 082 553 5901/3.
• To be featured in Boardwalk, please e-mail your production and venue information to [email protected], subject line “boardwalk”, by Thursday afternoon.