PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000, book at Computicket:
Drama: Vetti Vetti. Comedy with Michelle Botha, Tobie Cronjé, Luan Jacobs, directed by André Odendaal. Thursday to April 25, Monday to Friday: 8pm, Saturday: 3pm and 8pm, Sunday: 3pm. R50 matinees, Tuesdays R40, Wednesday, Thursday R80, Friday to Sunday R100.
Arena: Road to Damascus, the journey of Goodwill Matyutyu who mirrors the story of Apostle Paul. April 10 to May 2, Monday to Friday 8.15pm, Saturday 3.15pm and 8.15pm. Matinees R50, Tuesdays R40, Wednesday and Thursday R80, Fridays and Saturday R100.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door: Toeka 3 with Steve Hofmeyer. 8pm. April 9 and 10. R200, R220.
National Pole Sports Competition. April 11. R260.
Koos van der Merwe Sings Bob Dylan. 6pm. April 12. R140, R160.
Radio Kalahari Orkes, April 15.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: Platinum Jukebox. Ends April 19, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sundays 2pm. R100 to R165.
All Directions, Tribute to One Direction. April 4 and 9. R100.
Connell Cruise, Into the Wild, South African tour, Saturday, April 11
Heartfelt Arena, 1000 Voortrekker Rd, opposite Voortrekker Monument, Eufees Road:
Gold and Silver Days World Tour with Foster and Allen, April 6, bookings at Computicket.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846: Sheraaz & Friends launch. R50. April 1.
Acoust-Keys, with Andries Botha and Marius Marais. April 8. 7pm. R60.
Sun City Superbowl
Battle of the Giants All Styles Dance Championship. April 10 to 12. R75 for the first two days, R80 for the finals on Saturday at 7pm. Tickets must be bought before the event at Computicket.
Sun City Amphitheatre and Obsedrvatory Deck, Valley of Waves:
Swing City Under the Stars. Open-air Easter show with Graeme Watkins, Loyiso Bala and Lloyd Cele, backed by Neil Engel, Justin Holcroft and Justin Sassman. Saturday. gates open 7pm, concert at 8pm. R100 adults, R50 12 to 28 years, children under 12 free, ticket includes welcome drink on arrival. Book at Computicket.
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606 bookings 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.co.za: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. Ends Saturday.
Hinterland. April 7 to 25.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300: All Directions, Tribute to One Direction. Thursday and Friday. R100.
Freshlyground. Today. 8pm. R160.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Sunninghill: 011 234 2033: All Directions. Tribute to One Direction. Thursday. R100.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Big Top Arena: MTN Joyous Celebration – Back to the Cross, launch of the Joyous 19 CD and DVD for Easter. Friday to Sunday. From R180 at Computicket.
Magic Company, Pocket Park Outdoor Fan Zone Area.
Egg-citing Easter fun. Until April 13. 10am to 2am during the holidays. Ten pin bowling, grand prix circuit, fun rides, outdoor activities, movies, restaurants, food court and more. Themed photo booths and giant Easter egg filled with chocolate delights for the chilren (Friday to Monday).
Coca-Cola Dome, cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumber-land Rd, Northgate, 011 794 5800: Chris Brown X Tour with August Alsina. Thursday. R750 to R1 500 at ticketpro.co.za. or 0861 008 277.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Gold and Silver Days World Tour with Foster and Allen. Until April 7, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm. R150 at 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 May 3. Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R100 to R165 at 011 823 6933.
All Directions tribute. April 10 and 11. R100 at 011 823 6933.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935: Judy and Edith, with singer Lyn Locketz. Until Sunday. Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3.30pm. R130.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000: Aweh Mzansi comedy tour with Jason Goliath, Richelieu Beaunoir, Donovan Goliath, Nicholas Goliath, Alfred Adriaan. Thursday. R120 to R305 at Computicket or the box office.
Comedy Wednesday: Tol A$$ Mo, Mpho Popps Modikoane, Mashabela, Mojak, Dusty Rich, Donovan Goliath and others. April 10. 8pm. R120 to R305 at Computicket or the box office.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670:
The Mandela Theatre: History via Harmony – 21 Songs for 21 Years of Democracy. R100 to R250. 7.30pm from Thursdays to Saturdays, 3pm on Sundays and Monday.
Thursday: Ray Phiri, Lemmy Special.
Saturday: Abigail Kubheka, Dorothy Masuku.
Sunday: Steve Kekana, PJ Powers.
Monday: Sipho Mabuse, Mohotella Queens.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340: Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids. Ends April 27.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
The John Kani Theatre: Page 27 by Lulu Mlangeni, with Vuyani Dance Theatre. Ends Sunday.
Barney Simon Theatre, Crazy in Love, starring Andrew Buckland and Liezl de Kock, directed by Rob Murray. Ends April 12, Tuesdays to Saturday at 8.15pm, Sundays at 3.15pm. R90 to R180 at Computicket.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre: An Audience With Pieter-Dirk Eish! Ends April 12. Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturdays at 5pm and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm.
Teatro: Mamma Mia, musical by ABBA. Ends April 26. R200 to R500 at Computicket.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Rocco de Villiers – All About the Piano. Ends April 12.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Enquiries [email protected]. nationalchildrenstheatre. org.za.
Heidi. Ends April 12, 10.30am and 2.30pm during government school holidays. R110 and R90.
Blue Room: four-day camp on training in musical theatre style, with dance-song combinations from Broadway shows, ending with a showcase parents will be invited to. April 7 to 10, 9am to noon for ages 7 to 17. R800.
POPart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, CBD. Book at www.pop artcentre.co.za:
Muzi Dlamini’s Graduation. Stand-up comedy. Saturday
Irit Noble Entertains featuring Tony Bentel. Sunday to April 12 at 3.30pm and 8pm. R80 online and R95 at the door.
UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park, 011 559 3058: The Crucible. April 14 to 16. Book at Computicket.
Call for Entries:
Fete de la Musique. Calling musicians and bands of all music genres, amateurs and professionals to apply to perform in the spirit of Fete de la Musique in Newtown on Saturday June 27. Musicians wanting to apply should send their application pack, including application form and material requested (bios, photos, technical rider, sound clips and videos and press kit to fetedelamusiquejoburg @gmail.com. Application form can be at www.alliance.org.za/pages/ branches/ johannesburg/home). Deadline: April 30.
Auditions:
The Music Mobility Fund which offers opportunities for South African musicians to undertake live music tours, invites professionals to apply for funding for projects in South Africa and a Regional Mobility Fund for projects in other SADC countries. Applicants should complete the application form in English and submit it before Tuesday with the following mandatory documents: legal documentation of the applicant (ID/passport copy for individuals and organisation representatives; company registration documents); track record (press coverage, website links, evidence of recognition awards, public appearances or residencies, CV, biography, etc); budget of the project (including projected income and expenditure); and a calendar of activities with tour schedule. SADC regional projects should include a letter from the local host confirming their support and involvement. Inquiries and pplications must be submitted by e-mail to concertssa@samro. org.za, by fax to 086 500 7028 or by post to Concerts SA, The Samro Foundation, 20 De Korte St, 4th Floor Samro Place, Braamfontein, Joburg, 2017. See http://concertssa.co.za.
Competitions:
The Imbewu Trust’s 2015 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition entries are open. It is a platform for writers to have their work developed with various prizes including a run at a Cape Town theatre and the chance to receive feedback at a week of staged readings with audience and industry professionals. Scripts should be in English, no longer than 40 pages or 80 minutes long with a maximum of five cast members. Judges want original content of outstanding quality that shares the diverse range of South African stories. Deadline: July 31. Info and entry forms at www.imbewuarts.com.
• To be featured in Boardwalk, please e-mail all theatre and production information to [email protected] by Thursday. Please put ‘Boardwalk’ in the subject line of your e-mail.