JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606 bookings 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets:
Double bill: Soil. Renos Nicos Spanoudes’ new play, directed by Lynne Maree with Ashley Dowds and Brenda Radloff Sakellarides. And Meze, Mira and Make-Up, a Greek/South African comedy by Irene Stephanou. Ends November 23.Meze, Mira and Make-Up will be performed on a Tuesday on its own and as part of the double bill on Thursdays to Saturdays.
Classical music. Lunch-hour concert on Fridays. 12.45 for 1pm. R35 is requested which includes coffee and biscuits. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: Harp trio with Ventura Rosenthal, Susan Mouton and Miro Chakarayan.
Popart Performing Arts Centre: Next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg, bookings at www.popartcentre.co.za.
The Box is a weekly comedy gig. Thursday to Saturday at 8pm: Yes, Really Angel. R50 at the door.
The Same Old Story. Three women, three stories, written by Franca Rame and Dario Fo, performed by Denel Honeyball, Carla Harris, Siobhan King and puppets. November 14 to 17.
Craig Hinds live. November 29. 8pm. Book as above.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: for bookings call 0861 670 670, visit www.joburgtheatre.com.
Ihobhu Lomlilo is a rare sharing of storytelling through music with Bheki Khoza and Mbuso Khoza. Friday. 8pm. Doors open 7.30pm.
The Mandela Theatre:
Aladdin, directed by Janice Honeyman. 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.
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.
Kidz Rock. Party with the Kidz Rock Band. December 27 and 28. 2pm. R85. Book for both as above.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300:
Best Days of our Lives. Rocking five decades of school reunion parties. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. R75 to R160.
Kidz Rock. Party with the Kidz Rock band. December 20 and 21 at 2pm. R85.
Book for both as above.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds (enter from Achter Rd), 011 234 2033:
We are the Champions. A tribute to Michael Jackson, Elton John, Tina Turner, Pink and Freddy Mercury. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Ends December 31. R75 to R160. Book as above.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre:
Adapt or Fly, with Pieter-Dirk Uys. From October 23 for three weeks.
Blood Brothers. Willy Russell’s musical adapted and directed by David Kramer. November 15 to January 4. Wednesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 4.30pm and 8pm, Sunday 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. Tomorrow to January 5. R150 as above or Computicket.
Teatro:
Pretty Yende in Concert. The South African singing sensation. Thursday, November 14.
8pm. R200 to R400 at Computicket.
The Messiah Complex World Tour with Russell Brand – British comedian, actor and author. November 15, 16, and 18 at 8pm, November 17 at 6pm. R350 to R550 at Computicket. (No children under 12.)
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: Sibongile Khumalo, Ringo Madlingozi.
Saturday and Sunday: Sibongile Khumalo, Mbuso Khoza.
November 15: Nakhane Toure, The Layders, ZuCo.
November 15: Kabomo and The Fridge.
November 21: The Brother Moves On and Tumi.
November 22: Khuli Chana.
November 23: Joel Zuma and Madala Kunene.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Call [email protected]. See www.nationalchildrenstheatre.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.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Mardi Gras Theatre:
Divas in Drag every Wednesday at 8pm.
Pulse dancers. Ladies’ night every Thursday. Doors open 6pm, show at 7pm. Men allowed entry after 9.30pm. R50 at the MVG ticket booth.
Seriously Funny with Darren Maule. Ends November 29. 8pm. R100 at the door.
Jazzy Sundays from 3-9pm. R100 at the door.
Nipple Caps and G-Strings,with Gigi. Saturday, November 30 at 8pm. R100 at the door.
Welcome to Burlesque. Saturday, November 30. 8pm. R100 at the door.
Jazzy Sundays from 3pm to 9pm. R100 at the door.
André the Hilarious Hypnotist. Friday and November 22 at 8pm. R100 at the door.
The Muses, the ladies from the electric string quartet. Saturday at 8pm. R100 at the door.
African Sounds and Rhythms of Barcode. Saturday. 8pm. R100 at the door.
Bollywood. Music, dance and sheer extravagance. Saturday, November 16 and 22. 8pm. R100 at the door.
The Black Ties. Saturday, November 19. 8pm. R100 at the door.
Rio Rooms, Carnival City:
Afro-Beatz every last Sunday of the month. 3pm till late. R130 (entry and meal) at the entrance from 1pm. Call Siphiwe Motha at 083 856 3077.
Coca-Cola Dome, cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, Northgate, Joburg, 011 794 5800:
Maxwell. Two-time Grammy Award-winning soul singer. Saturday, December 7. 8pm. R490 to R1 100 at Computicket.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
Lyric Theatre, 011 248 5340, box office 011 248 5000:
Mr South Africa. A black carpet event. Thursday. 8pm. R150 at Computicket.
Pardon Me, with Eugene Khoza. Friday and Saturday. 7pm. R120 at Computicket or the box office.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, (on the Rosebank side of the M1), 011 486 0935:
The Way We Were. Cat Simoni doing Barbra Streisand – her way. Friday to November 24, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at noon. R130.
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (The Paddocks), Midrand:
Body worlds & The Cycle of Life, Dr Gunther von Hagens’ anatomical exhibition of the body’s complexity, resilience and vulnerability, until November 24. It includes more than 200 plastinates – specimens preserved through “plastination”, which is a process of preserving human tissue invented in 1977. R140 adults, R110 seniors, students, R90 children 6-17, children under 5 free. Family tickets (two adults, two kids), R400. 9am to 5pm daily. Visit www.bodyworlds.co.za.
St Thomas’ Church, 3rd Ave, Linden, Joburg, 011 706 4885:
Johannesburg Bach Choir sings the oratorio Elijah by Mendelssohn. Sunday. 3pm. R120 at the door, seniors R80. Call Kevin at 011 706 4885.
Shikisha, Miriam Makeba St, next to SAB World of Beer, Newtown, 011 492 1626:
Home Brew Comedy Nights every Thursday. For up-and-coming comedians. R40 at the door. 8pm till 11pm.
Silverstar Casino, R28, Mulders-drift, Mogale City, Krugersdorp 011 662 7300: book at silverstar. [email protected].
Comedian Barry Hilton’s Best of Everything. November 15. 8pm. R150 at Computicket.
Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani and Bolani Link rds, Jabulani, Soweto: book at Computicket.
Ndihambile. An incredible journey about people by Sibikwa Arts Dance Company. Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 3pm.
University of Johannesburg Theatre, Joburg,
Funny Money/My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas, starring Chris van Niekerk, Amalia Uys and Lulu Botha. November 12 to 24. R125 to R165 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.
Wits Theatre, cnr Jorrissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:
Macadam Instinct. Choreographers’ artistic project in combination with the Company Yann Lheureux with different teams of artists from South Africa. Thursday and Friday at 8.30pm.
Wits Great Hall: East Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Yale Rd, Parktown, 011 717 1376 or [email protected].
Sound Us Out: Instrumental, featuring final year music composition students of Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph, Andile Khumalo and Cameron Harris, Sunday. 3pm. Free. Call 073 12 12 112 or as above.
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Joburg:
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra: second Symphony Season. 8pm with free pre-concert talk at 7.15pm. Book at Computicket or the box office on the night. Season tickets available at 011 789 2733.
Tomorrow and Thursday: Conductor Yasuo Shinozaki, soloist Polina Burdukova. Programme: Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius.
November 13 and 14: Conductor Adrian Prabava, soloist Yura Lee. Programme: Schumann, Mendelssohn and Brahms.
Auditions:
Auditions for operatic soloists will take place on November 20 from 10am at the Roodepoort Theatre’s Main Auditorium. Enquiries to Marisa at 082 878 6190.
PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:
The Truth in Flames, written and directed by Pat Sanku Bokaba with actor Aubrey Polo. Tomorrow to November 17. 8pm. R20 to R50 at Computicket.
The Snowmaiden. A ballet by the Youth Dance Company of Tshwane (YDCT), choreographed and produced by Sue Kirkland, Christopher Montague and Tanja Graafland. Thursday to Sunday at various times.
On Saturday at 11am the YDCT hosts the children’s Snowflake party where children are invited to dress up as stars, snowflakes, penguins, swans, skaters, or anything that takes their fancy and to join in the fun and magic. R80 to R120 and R140 for the Snowflake party at Computicket. For block bookings contact Wendy Seymour at 082 783 7378.
Momentum:
One Square Mile, written by Monde Mayephu and directed by Meshack Mavuso. Thursday to November 17. R20 to R50 at Computicket.
Arena:
Silent Voice, written and directed by Aubrey Sekhabi. Ends November 17, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. R30 to R100 at Computicket.
The Intimate:
The Truth in Flames, written and directed by Patrick Sanku Bokaba, performed by Aubrey Polo. Ends November 17, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Friday to Sunday at 3pm. R20 to R50 at Computicket.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783, book at Computicket or the door.
National Eisteddfod Academy Young Performer Showcase: Tshwane and Limpopo regions Today. Both performances start at 7pm. Book at Computicket.
KontrasT, with CH2. Tomorrow at 8pm. R140, R160.
Best of Everything Ever with Barry Hilton. Thursday and Friday at 8pm. R180, R200.
International Fine Arts Association dance and modelling grand prix trial. 11am, final show 6pm. Saturday. R60, R120.
National Eisteddfod Academy: Showcase Final Touch of Magic, November 12 at 7pm. R80, R100.
Bizzie Lizzie, with Lizz Meiring. November 14 at 10am, R50, R70. Bookings at 072 349 8395.
Drie van die Bestes with Mathys Roets, Danie Niehaus, Kevin Leo. November 17 at 4pm. R150, R175.
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 as above.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or iSalon in Brooklyn.
Heavenly Organ: 14 Stations of the Cross with Wynand Grundling. Sunday. 3pm.
Casta Diva Restaurant Charisma, 67 Albatross St, Ninapark (Akasia), reservations and enquiries 076 470 3173, 012 542 4449, [email protected]:
Feast of Opera, with Jo-Nette le Kay and Kathy Neuland, accompanied by Paul Ferreira. Sunday. 3pm. R100. Cash bar available. Book as above by tomorrow.
Mamelodi East IAG Church, Mamelodi East:
One Night Only with Bongi and Collin who are joined by Ntokozo Mbambo. Friday at 7pm. R100 at Computicket, Shoprite, Checkers Hyper and Checkers stores countrywide.
National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria, 232 Boom St, Pretoria, [email protected].
Ballet at the Zoo. A first in Africa when Joburg Ballet will perform the Christmas classic The Nutcracker to the music of Queen. Saturday. 4pm. Performance is included in entrance fee to the zoo. Bring your picnic basket and blankets. R60 adults, R50 children under 15 at the gate.
Nomad Theatre, Pali Kleinteater, Grounds of Hoerskool Die Wilgers, entrance in Spitskoplaan, Willows: 071 684 3079:
Theatre Uncut month – a series of 20 minute plays:
Amanda by Kieran Hurley;
True or False by Davey Anderson;
Capitalism is Crisis by Tim Price;
Church Forced to Put Up Gates After Font is Used as Wash Basin by Migrants by Mark Thomas. Friday at 6.30pm, Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 3pm. R100 a day. Book as above.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door.
Cabaret with Kristoff Steenhaut from Belgium. Tonight at 7pm. R90, R80.
Ses Snare sing the Beatles. Tomorrow at 7pm. R130 adults, R110 children, students and pensioners.
Fund-raiser concert for Pretoria Bejaardesorg with Rene Blaauw, Neels Boonzaaier and Anellie du Plessis-Hoberg. Saturday at 7pm. Get tickets from the theatre or call Monja de Beer at 012 542 6017.
Kersklanke, with Petru Wessels, Carel Trichardt, Katrien Holm and Herman van den Berg. November 14, 15 and 16 at 7pm, November 15 at 10am and November 17 at 3pm. R100 adults, R90 children, students and pensioners.
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www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5901/3.
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