PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000, book at Computicket:
Drama: Marikana – The Musical. Ends August 16.
Rendezvous: Tshwane Comedy Nights: Chilli Comedy in Cold Winter: Pravesh Mungaldave, Farhan Esat, Karou Charou and Isuru. Saturday. R80 to R100.
Jazz and African Music Nights: 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door: July 31: Abigail Kubeko , Viwe Jazz Ensemble.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700, 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door: Nariska Zietsman: Winter Winds Acoustics with Kaleidoskoop, The Brother Einstein and Jason Ferreira. 7pm. Tomorrow. R150.
Dan Patlansky. 8pm. July 27. R150.
Old Friends – Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. Marcato and Pieter Smit and band. 8pm. July 29. R120 to R180.
‘n Aand Saam met Steve Hofmeyr. 8pm. July 30 and 31. R200, R220.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: 50 Carat Gold. Ends October 13. R170.
Musiekskuur, alongside the Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 268 1555 or 082 854 7316 or www.barnyardtheatres. co.za: Doep is nie Dood nie, with Jannie du Toit and the songs of Koos du Plessis. Friday at 8pm.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033/012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn: Carmen (Bizet) with Salon Ensemble, Opera Chorus, inter-national and local singers. Sunday: 3pm, July 28: 6pm, July 29: 8pm, July 31: 8pm, August 2:3pm. French with English surtitles.
Casa Toscana Lodge, 5 Darlington Rd, Lynnwood Manor, 012 348 8820 or 071 482 2197
Philip Moolman (BNI Fundraiser). Today at 6pm.
Die Lieflinge. Tomorrow at 6pm. R190 to R290.
Piet Byleveld. Thursday at 7pm. R190 to R290.
Blou Hondjie launch with Lollos. Sunday at 9.30am.
Singing Chef. July 28. 6.30pm. R400.
Ghapi Clint Cindy. July 29. 6pm. R190 to R290.
Radio Kalahari Orkes. July 30. 6pm. R190 to R290.
Tuebes Wine Tasting. July 31. 7pm.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor, 012 664 7859/8710; shows start 8pm, book as above: Defending the Caveman starring Tim Plewman. Friday to August 1. 8pm. R200.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door: Bobby van Jaarsveld. Thursday at 7pm.
Lizanne Barnard, singer-songwriter, flutist and pianist, with Leon Ecroignard and Philip Holder. Saturday at 7pm.
Nianell. July 31. 7pm.
ZK Matthews Hall, Unisa, Muckleneuk: Recital by Matvey Demin (flute), Sang Yoon Kim (clarinet) with Tertia Visser Downie (piano). Saturday. 7.30pm. R100, R80 at door.
University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 012 420 3644: Krekvars. Music, dance, drama. Ends Saturday.
Grahamstown Fringe – Barbe Blue. A story about madness directed by Gopala Davies.
Call for Independent Productions
The South African State Theatre is offering theatre practitioners the opportunity to stage their work at its portable theatre space, the Momentum theatre and other spaces, October to March. 2017. The theatre is looking to fill slots for children’s theatre; schools set-works; cutting-edge drama, dance and musical shows; and whatever genre is interesting. Proposals can be submitted to [email protected]. For more information, contact Paul Grootboom or Thabiso Qwabe at 082 399 1483 or 012 392 4000. (Until mid August).
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets: Classical music concert. 12.45pm for 1pm. R40. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Friday: Gauteng Opera.
7 Deadly Sins. A comedy. Ends Sunday.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Rivonia, 011 234 2033: 50 Carat Gold. Ends October 13. R170.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Mardi Gras Theatre: My Boetie se Boetie se Boetie se Baba. Ends Saturday. R150 to R170 at Computicket.
Liewe Heksie en dei Tuindwergie/Liewe Heksie en Botterblom. Saturday. 11am. R110 at Computicket.
Emperor’s Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Beautiful. Until August 9. Book at the box office.
Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, bookings, 011 928 1108, www.barnyard theatres.co.za or the box office: Nog ‘n Uitklophou vir Karlien van Jaarsveld. Thursday at 8pm. R150.
Thank You for the Music. Ends August 30. From R100.
GoetheonMain, Arts on Main, 245 Main St, City and Suburban, Joburg, 011 442 3232. Black Dog. Solo dance performance by Thulani Chauke. Thursday at 6.30pm.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000:
Diluted People. Comedy with Ndumiso Lindi. Saturday. R165 to R350 at Computicket.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670:
Mandela Theatre: Sister Act. Ends August 16. R200 to R350.
People’s Theatre, 011 403 1563/2340. For discounts, call Andrew or Lorraine or see www.peoples theatre.co.za: Shrek: The Musical Jr. Ends August 2.
La Trinita Restaurant, Shop G1A, Kyalami Downs Shopping Centre, Kyalami, Midrand, 011 466 7949: Born to Diva with Tonya Koenderman and Connie Bentlage. Saturday.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
Laager Theatre, 011 832 1641: Crepuscule by Can Themba. Until August 2. Book as above.
Barney Simon Theatre: The Something Prince. Ends August 2.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, 011 511 1818:
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors. Ends August 9.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Marion Holm vir Beginners. Until August 9. R130 to R165 at Computicket.
Teatro: Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games with Michael Flatley. Until August 9. R455 to R680.
Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za. Jim Jefferies – The Freedumb Tour. July 31.
Parkers Comedy and Jive: Vittorio Leonardi, Rob van Vuuren, Thapelo Mametja, Richelieu Beaunoir: Friday and Saturday. R80.
Wits Theatre, East Campus, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:
Wits Theatre Foyer: 969 Festival. Poetry Overload. Tomorrow to Friday at 5pm, Sunday at 3.15pm. Book at Webtickets.
Wits Downstairs Theatre, Jorissen and Station St, Braamfontein: 969 Festival. Ndebele Funeral. Tomorrow and Friday: 7.30pm, Thursday: 1.15pm, Saturday: 7pm. Kafka and Son. Today at 1.15pm. We Didn’t Come to Hell for The Croissants; 7 Deadly New Stories For Consenting Adults. Tomorrow at 1.15pm. Smaarties. Saturday at 3.15pm, Sunday at 4pm.
Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376: 969 Festival. tickets at www.webtickets.co.za. Simply Sapiens. Tomorrow at 6.15pm, Thursday at 7.45pm. Dead Yellow Sands. Saturday at 6pm, Sunday at 2pm. Kafka’s Ape. Saturday at 8.15pm, Sunday at 4.45pm. Crossing. Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 2pm.
The Nunnery, Station St, East Campus, Braamfontein, 011 717 1372: 969 Festival. Boegoespruit Ext 25. Today at 1.15pm, Thursday at 5pm, Friday at 1.15pm.
Auditions:
Big Wig Opera auditions for Madama Butterfly to be performed on September 25 and 27 at the Roodepoort Theatre. Auditions on Thursday at 7pm at the NG Church Florida South, cnr Albertina Sisulu Rd and 8th Ave. Roles: Suzuki (mezzo-soprano), Sharpless (baritone) and Kate (mezzo-soprano). Contact artistic director, Elizabeth Lombard, at [email protected].
l E-mail all information to [email protected], subject line “boardwalk”, by Thursday afternoon, until July 30, thereafter please e-mail [email protected].