PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:
Mzansi Fela Annual Festival. Sunday to December 15. Tickets: R20 to R350 at Computicket.
Opera:
The Nutcracker, Joburg Ballet with guest dancer Jonhal Fernandez from Cuba. Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 3pm, Saturday and Sunday at 11am. Tickets: R50 to R340 at Computicket.
December 6: The Soil, The Muffinz. 8.30pm. R150 to R200 at Computicket.
December 12: The Parlotones. 8.30pm. R180 to R350 at Computicket.
Arena:
Leo, based on an original idea by Tobias Wegner, directed by Daniel Briere. Ends December 8. R30 to R100 at Computicket.
The Intimate:
Situation Culture, written and directed by Sithembiso Blose. Ends December 1. R20 to R50 at Computicket.
Kilnerton Theatre:
Jazz and Africa Music Nights: Paul Hamner, Gloria Bosman, Badimo Jazz Band, Music Power and Nkgo. R80 to R100 at Computicket.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, tickets at Computicket or the door.
Daniele Pascal sings Edith Piaf. Tomorrow at 8pm. R120, R140.
geMARIONeer with Marion Holm. Thursday at 8pm. R120, R140.
Reenboogfeetjie se Ongeluk, children’s theatre. Saturday at 11am. R80.
Kersfees met Mimi, Bel Canto Ensemble en die Chamber Singers. Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 4pm. R130, R150.
No Direction Home – a Tribute to Bob Dylan. Monday at 8pm. R110, R160.
25 Jaar se Bestes with Steve Hofmeyr. December 4 at 8pm. R180, R200.
Babalela: Ons Kan, children’s theatre. December 5 at 11am. R80.
Solo with Koos Kombuis. December 5. 8pm. R130, R150.
Bobby van Jaarsveld and Band. December 5 at 8pm. R130, R150.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555:
When 2 Decades Collide! Eighties and Nineties pop culture. Ends December 31,Tuesdays to Saturday at 8pm, Sundays 2pm. R75 to R160.
University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 012 420 3644:
The Aula:
Gauteng Opera Christmas Concert, Celebrating Aids day. Sunday at 3pm with the Black Tie Ensemble (now Gauteng Opera) and the Gauteng Orchestra with popular festive season music. Patrons are asked to bring an unwrapped gift between the value of R50 and R100 for children aged three to 18, which will be donated to charities caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. R100 to R150 at Computicket.
Pali Kleinteater, grounds of Hoërskool Die Wilgers, entrance in Spitskoplaan, Willows: 071 684 3079:
Girls, Wiele, Kos en Liefde, written by Shareen Swart. Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Also Aan Die Anderkant starring Gavin van den Berg, Alwyn van der Merwe, Herman Voster and Shareen Swart on December 6, 7 and 8 at 7pm. Bookings: 071 684 3079. Tickets R50.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door:
Wit Manne Se Wapens with Gys de Villiers. Friday at 7pm.
As Ek Moet Sterwe, Liefste, with soprano Annelize Viljoen and pianist Annelien du Plessis singing the songs of Stephanus le Roux. Sunday at 3pm.
Children’s theatre: Ons het dit Sien Gebeur/ We Saw it Happen. The birth of Jesus through the eyes of the donkey, Mary and the star. Antoinette Snyman with her puppets and narrator Lochner de Kock. December 5 at 10am.
Magonjatjie and the Dinosaurs. December 6 at 11am.
New Babalela! Los ons uit! Want ons Kan!! A story based on the fourth book. December 9 at 10am.
Aapstreke. Hendini does his magic tricks. December 10 at 10am.
Rooikappie Saves Christmas. December 11, 12 and 13 at 10am.
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings 083 377 4969:
Tarts is a cabaret by Kevin Feather with choreography by Owen Lonzar, featuring Judy Ditchfield and Ilse Klink. Ends December 21. R70 at www.strictlytickets.com.
Classical music concerts on Fridays. 12.45pm for 1pm. R35 is requested, which includes coffee and biscuits. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: Broadway Buddies with Brian van Niekerk and Kevin Feather.
December 6: Opera Africa’s new concert.
Popart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg.
Bookings at www.popartcentre.co.za.
Jozi House of Poetry: Afrofuturism, an emergent literary and cultural aesthetic. Sunday at 2pm. Ticket: R50.
The Interview. Siddharth Kumar’s comedy. December 5 to 8.
Sfeer. A multi-media show investigating the nature of place and belonging, starring Daniel Buckland, Naomi van Niekerk and Arnaud van Vliet. December 12 to 15.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com.
The Mandela Theatre:
Aladdin, directed by Janice Honeyman, starring Jeremy Mansfield and Bongi Mthombeni. Ends December 29.
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.
Cinderella, directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith. Ends December 24. Book with Andrew or Lorraine.
Fringe (Tesson) Theatre, Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein, 011 877 6854:
To Kill a Koeksister. The murder mystery where you become the show. With Andrew Simpson. Ends December 8, Tuesday to Saturday at 8.15pm and Sundays 3pm.
Barnyard Theatre, East Rand Mall, cnr Rietfontein Rd and Bentel Ave, Boksburg, 011 823 6933:
Forever Young. Ends December 31,Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. R65 to R155.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300:
Best Days of our Lives. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. R75 to R160.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia Roads (entrance Achter Rd), off Rivonia Rd turn-off on the N1: 011 234 2033:
We Are the Champions. Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. Ends December 31. R75 to R160.
Gordon Institute of Business Science, Melville Rd Illovo, Sandton, 011 771 4390:
The National Youth Orchestra will perform on December 12 at 6pm. Tickets R200, including dinner and concert. Book with Sibongile as above or at [email protected] or online at www.gibs.co.za/forums/concert.
Kinder Theatre, 39 Greenhill Rd, Emmarentia, 011 646 0870:
Puppet shows. Tickets R50. For ages three and older. A Present for Santa. Saturday at 10am.
Rudolph on Safari. December 3 at 3.30pm.
Chess for Children. Introducing the game and rules with an instructor. Lesson one hour. R50. For ages five and older. Tomorrow at 4pm.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre:
Blood Brothers. Willy Russell’s hit musical, adapted and directed by David Kramer. Ends January 4. Wednesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturdays at 4.30pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2.30pm and 6pm. R100 to R280 at Computicket.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:
My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy, by comedian Steve Solomon. A one-man play with Michael Richard, it runs until January 5. Tickets: R150 at the box office at 011 511 1818 or at Computicket
Teatro:
A South African Story, Johnny Clegg’s Royal Albert Hall show. Thursday to Sunday. R252 to R415 at Computicket.
Sleeping Beauty on Ice, with the Imperial Ice Stars. December 5 to January 12. R150 to R400 at Computicket. 7.30pm, Sundays at 2pm and 6pm.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
Rainbow Scars, written by Mike Van Graan, with Jennifer Steyn and Kertrice Maitisa. Ends December 8.
Live @ the Market, a music series. 8pm. Tickets R100 to R200 at Computicket.
Friday: Hugh Masekela, Pu2ma.
November 30: Zonke Dikana.
Ramolao Makhene Theatre (ex-Market Theatre Laboratory), The BusFactory, President St, Newtown, 011 832 1641:
Live Creative Hustle. Thursday. 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Free. A monthly platform for up-and-coming creatives aged 18 to 25, to engage with established industry professionals and arts practitioners. Register at http://livemag.co.za/ livecreativehustlesnov/.
Laager Theatre, 011 832 1641:
Roadkill (previously Sunday Morning), written by Nick Warren, starring James Cuningham. Ends December 8, Tuesday to Saturday at 8.15pm and Sunday at 3.15pm. R79 on Tuesdays or R158 at Computicket.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Enquiries [email protected]. See www.national childrenstheatre.org.za.
Seussical Jr. Based on the book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty on the works of Dr Seuss. Ends December 22. 10.30am and 2.30pm during school holidays. R90 to R110. Call Claudy as above.
Musical Theatre Week. Summer holiday camp from December 9 to 13 for children aged seven to 17. Runs 9am to noon, Monday to Friday. R1 000 a child for the week. Classes include singing, drama, dance and acting, working with acclaimed professionals. To book or for information, call Cindy as above.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Big Top Arena:
Lira Celebrates her First Decade. Friday and Saturday. 8pm. R105 to R350 at Computicket.
Udit Narayan and the Zee TV stars. Sunday. 5.30pm. R150 to R1 000, at Computicket.
Mardi Gras Theatre:
Divas in Drag every Wednesday at 8pm.
Pulse Dancers Ladies’ Night every Thursday. Doors open 6pm, show starts 7pm. Men allowed in after 9.30pm. R50 at the MVG Ticket Booth.
Seriously Funny, with comedian Darren Maule. Friday at 8pm. R100 at the door.
Comedy Sessions on Friday nights.
Jazzy Sundays from 3pm to 9pm. R100 at the door.
Nipple Caps and G-Strings, with Gigi. Saturday at 8pm. R100 at the door.
Welcome to Burlesque. Saturday. 8pm. R100 at the door.
Rio Rooms:
Afro-Beatz every last Sunday of the month. 3pm till late, R130 (entry and meal) at the entrance from 1pm. For info call Siphiwe Motha at 083 856 3077.
Coca-Cola Dome, cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, Northgate, Joburg, 011 794 5800, bookings at Computicket:
Maxwell: singer, songwriter and musician. Saturday, December 7 at 8pm. R490 to R1 100 at Computicket.
Franklin Players Theatre, cnr Anton van Wouw and Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park, Joburg, 082 366 9987, info: [email protected]:
Heroes and Friends, the sort of real adventures of Robin Hood. Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm. Sunday at 6pm. R70 adults, R40 scholars and pensioners. Book with Wendy as above.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
Lyric Theatre:
Swingin’ Christmas, with the Johannesburg Big Band directed by Adam Howard, Cito (of Wonderboom fame), Pixie Bennett (former Idols contestant), Tracey-Lee Oliver and Yamikani Mahaka-Phiri making his professional stage debut, with guitarist Martin Rocka. Expect hits like Jingle Bells, Jingle Bell Rock, Let it Snow, Frosty the Snowman, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, All I Want for Christmas is You and many others, all performed by some of South Africa’s finest vocalists.
Saturday. 8pm. Tickets: R130 to R180 at Computicket or the box office.
Those attending are asked to bring a toy or items of stationery which will be given to the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children.
Whipped, with Those Indian Guys, Sans Moonsamy and Kas Pillay. A tale about old neighbours, old flames, new neighbours, new fires… and a goat. December 7. 8.30pm. Tickets: R150 to R335 at Computicket.
African Adventure, a family musical. Children’s theatre to educate and entertain on the need for wildlife conservation. December 11 at 4.30pm, December 12 at 2.30pm, December 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets: R95 to R280 at the box office or Computicket.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus:
Freshlyground. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: R180 to R225 at Computicket or box office.
64Live: 011 928 1273:
Rocking the Ages! A musical rhapsody performed till the end of the year. R140 at the door.
Centre Court:
Alison Moyet (ex-Yazoo), English singer. December 13 and 14. 8pm. R450 at Computicket.
Garden of Lights, D’Oreale Grand Hotel:
The Christmas lights start the festive season from December 6, with music and Christmas characters providing fun and entertainment for the family. Open daily from 7pm with free entry.
Odeon Showbar:
Sexy Magic. A comedy magic show for women with illusionist Vicus Cruywagen. Runs every Wednesday at 8pm. Tickets: R50 at the door. Entry for men from 9pm.
Duelling Pianos,with Emile Minnie and Godfrey
Johnson. 8pm. Fridays and Saturday until December 28. R40 at the door.
Morning Melodies with the Duelling Piano creators. Comedy and musical virtuosity. Mondays to Fridays at 11am.
Disco: Sixties to Naughties,with Emile Minnie and Godfrey Johnson. 8pm every Thursday. R40.
Germiston Lake.
Ekurhuleni International Gospel Festival:
Day 1: Saturday, December 7 from 11.30am to 10pm: Rebecca Malope, Amadodana Ase Wesile, Kholeka, Soweto Gospel Choir, traditional choirs.
Day 2: Sunday, December 8, 11.30am to 10pm:
Joyous Celebration, Benjamin Dube, Solly Moholo, Israel Mosehla, Solly Maklangu and others.
One-day pass R180, two-day pass R290 at Computicket.
Aca-Thatu, South Africa’s sensational quartet with music, songs, moves, voices and stor. Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at noon, December 6, 7 at 8pm, December 8 at noon, R130.
Classical Music Concert with Ashley Roberts and Bongile G Lecoge-Zulu. The programme offers a fabulous selection from Schubert to Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven and more. Sunday December 8 at 8pm. R75.
Daar was ‘n Tyd, Jan Groenewald’s one-man performance in multimedia style with original music by Du Preez Strauss. Saturday, December 14 at 8pm, Sunday, December 15 at noon. R130.
Play Station Theatre, cnr 2nd Ave and 16th St, Parkhurst, 083 414 0041:
Jittery Citizens. Improv mayhem with Alex Radnitz, Bruce Little, Claudine Ullman, Lisa Overy, Dylan Horley and Tony Bentel. Saturday. 8pm. Bookings: above number.
Randburg High School, Malibongwe Drive, Fontainebleau, 011 782 6226:
Girls, Wiele, Kos en Liefde, written by Shareen Swart. December 7 at 3pm. Bookings 071 684 3079. R50.
Roodepoort Theatre (ex-Promusica Theatre), 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8/9:
Aria! Opera for Everyone, featuring The Tragedy of Werther, music by Jules Massenet, Stefan Louw and Elizabeth Lombard accompanied on piano by Eugene Joubert. December 6. R120 adults, R90 students and pensioners, R50 children under 14 at Computicket.
The Basement Theatre, (Roodepoort City Theatre), 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1357:
Sooffah Comedy Couch, hosted by Nadiem Solomon. Friday features Lihle Lindzy Msimang, Graham Shirley, Ian Campbell, Jzuan Dreyer, Thapelo “King Flat” Mametja and Fareed Kalloo. 7.30pm, R80. Tickets from Nadiem at 082 373 9483.
Shikisha, Miriam Makeba St, next to SAB World of Beer, Newtown, 011 492 1626:
Home Brew Comedy Nights every Thursday. Designed as a platform for up-and-coming comedians. R40 at the door. Starts at 8pm and runs till 11pm.
Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings: [email protected].
Tina and Rod Vegas Tribute Show, featuring Cookie Watkins and Rob Caudill. December 13 to 31. R190.
Dance Space, No 1 President St, Newtown, 011 492 2033:
Master class presented by Nadine Joseph (choreographer) on Thursday from 10am to 11.30am followed at noon by a showing of a brief excerpt of neitherHEre nor there (and everythingelSe) and a one-on-one interview with the choreographer. Attendance is open to anyone and is free. Bookings are on a first come, first served basis. Contact Lindi at 011 492 2033 to secure your place.
UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park, 011 559 3058:
SuitCase, with guitar duo CH2 and the 12 cellos of The Paz Consort. Thursday. 8pm. R150 at Computicket.
The Venue, 17 High St, Melrose Arch, 011 214 4300:
947Unplugged every second Sunday. Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm. See www.realsa.co.za for more info.
Wits Theatre, cnr Jorrissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:
Hate Radio, by IIPM Berlin/Zurich. December 3, 4 and 5 at 8pm and December 4 at 2pm.
Wits Great Hall: East Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Yale Rd, Parktown, 011 717 1376 or [email protected].
Ingoma Gospel Awards Launch. Saturday at 6pm. Tickets: R200, VIP R350 (includes after party) at Computicket/Shoprite Checkers. Enquiries: 012 771 2625.
Peter Cartwright masters recital. Wednesday December 4 at 7pm. Programme: solo piano works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev. Free admission.
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg:
Gauteng Opera Christmas Concert, celebrating Aids day. Friday. With the Black Tie Ensemble (now Gauteng Opera) and the Gauteng Orchestra with Christmas songs. Patrons are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift for children of ages three to 18, between the value of R50 and R100 which will be donated to charities caring for orphaned and vulnerable children, most infected or affected by HIV/Aids. The show starts 8pm. Ticket: R100 to R150 at Computicket.
Auditions:
Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) invites aspirants aged 18 to 26 to audition for a year-long apprentice training programme. Candidates must have completed matric and/or studied dance at a tertiary institution. Prior experience, teaching and singing skills an advantage. The training will give qualifying candidates insight into VDT’s repertoire and may include national and international touring.Auditions take place at The Dance Space (old MID building), 1 President St, Newtown on December 5 and 6, from 9am.
Candidates should send their CVs, recent head and shoulder picture and a one-page motivational letter. Only 15 candidates will be selected for next year’s programme.
For more information, call 011 838 7666 and e-mail your particulars to luyandas@ vuyani.co.za or [email protected].
l Computicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com
l www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5901/3
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