PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St; 012 392 4000:
Momentum: A Crowd. A child is made a pawn in an adult’s grave game of life and love. Until Sunday, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. R40 Tuesday, R80 Wednesday to Sunday at Computicket.
Intimate Theatre: Comrade Babble. A story built around Brett Kebble/Babble’s return from the dead in order to present the truth about his life. Friday to November 9, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R40 to R80 at Computicket.
Country Boy … Almost, Rocco de Villiers, 8pm, November 13, R130/R150.
Brooklyn Theatre, c/o 13th St and Thomas Edison St, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033/ 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn.
Pianist from Venice, featuring Alessandro Taverna, Sunday at 3pm.
Vienna City of My Dreams, Ilze Coetzee and Christiaan Snyman, Sunday November 9 at 3pm, Wednesday November 12 at 8pm and Sunday November 16 at 3pm.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida at 072 511 4946 or Maggie at 082 823 7846:
October 31 – Forte: Halloween-themed show – Music from the Movies. 7.30pm.
Moretele Park, Mamelodi:
20/25 Concert, celebrating 20 years of democracy in South Africa and 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, November 9, featuring Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Lira. Tickets R50 at Computicket and online at www.plankton.mobi or R70 at the gate.
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth
St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings:
083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.com:
Classical music. 12.45pm for 1pm. R40 at the box
office. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
October 31: Quartet with Malane Hofmeyr-Burger, Magda de Vries, Anneke Lamont and Susan Mouton.
November 7: Harpeggio Duo with Rosemarie Kane and Cathy Phillips.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670, see www.joburgtheatre.com.
Space.Com, Johannesburg Theatre Complex:
Secret Ballot, written and directed by J Bobs Tsyhabalala, with Zabalaza Mchunu, TsietsiMorobi, Thursday to November 9 at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. R100.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre,
Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg:
011 478 5300:
Two Decades Collide. An ‘80s and ‘90s music show. R100 to R175.
Bassline Jazz Club, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown Music Centre, 011 838 9145:
African Storm Sound System Ragga Nights, every Thursday join The Admiral, Jah Seed and Bobotical, entrance R100 at the door, doors open 9pm.
Carnival City Casino, cnr Century and Elsburg rds, Brakpan, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000:
Big Top Arena:
One Night in Africa, South African music extravaganza with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Oliver Mtukduzi and The Muffinz, Saturday, R290 to R595.
Mardi Gras Theatre, Carnival City:
Planets, a community upliftment project, 80 underprivileged children take to the stage for a music and dance showcase for charity; funds raised will go The Henrietta Dance Project for upliftment of young people, runs from Friday to Sunday. Tickets R120
Rio Rooms, Carnival City:
Afro-Beatz, every last Sunday of the month, 3pm till late, R130 (entry and meal), tickets available at the entrance from 1pm. For info call Siphiwe Motha 083 856 3077.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: Kama Sutra. Comedy with Karou Charou. Saturday. R150.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, bookings: 011 486 0935, 073 447 9148 or [email protected]:
Diana Ross and other Divine Divas, starring Tahirih. Until November 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at noon. R130.
Magic Moments – The Music of Burt Bacharach, November 14 to December 14, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at noon.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000:
The Bosso Showdown, a showcase of South African talent to further develop up-and-coming artists with supporting acts. Friday November 7, tickets R100, bookings at Computicket or the box office.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
The John Kani Theatre:
The Last Anniversary, a new opera about the tribulations of an African traveller at a European airport. Thursday to Sunday. The creative component of an initiative know as the Hopes and Memories project. It is a collaboration between performing arts groups in South Africa, France, Czeck Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, co-funded by the EU and produced by Keep the Dream/ Catalia UnLtd.Book at Computicket.
The Jittery Citizens – The Armando Diaz Experience. Improv troupe, last Thursday of the month. R100.
Barney Simon Theatre
My Name is Rachel Corrie, from the writing of Rachel Corrie, edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner, starring Kate Liquorish, October 29 to November 15, Tuesdays to Sundays at 8.15pm and Sundays at 3.15pm. Tickets R83 Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: This is Captain Lottering Speaking! Comedy with Marc Lottering. Until November 9. Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. R100 to R170 at Computicket or the box office.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:
The Vertical Hour. Ends November 9. R150 at Computicket or the box office.
Teatro: War Horse. Until November 30.R100 to R450 at Computicket.
Madame Zingara: 0861 623 263:
After Forever. R440 to R495. Ends December 31.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, book at 011 484 1584/5.
Info: [email protected]:
The Wizard of Oz, Golden Oldie November 10 to December 21.
Blue Room:
Drama classes. Saturdays, 9am to noon during school term. Call Claudy as above.
POPart Performing Arts Centre: Next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Johannesburg.
Bookings at www.popartcentre.co.za.
Meze, Mira and Makeup, starring Taryn Papadopoulos Louch, directed by Renos Nicos Spanoudes, Thursday to Sunday.
Father, Father, Father!, by Roberto Pombo, Joni Barnard and Rachael Neary, directed by Toni Morkel, November 6 to 9.
When we Were Nearly Young, listen and share stories of our own experiences in our young democracy. November 16 at 3.30pm.
St George’s Anglican Church, 7 Sherborne Rd, Parktown, Joburg 011 482 1606/7: Gala organ recital by Dr Simon Lindley. October 31 at 7.30pm. R175, includes cheese and wine with a chance to meet the performer. Gordon Brodie at [email protected] to book.
Silverstar Casino, 54 The Valley Road, Parktown, 011 215 0041/011 215 0100/072 597 8219: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za.
Andre the hilarious hypnotist, October 31 at 8pm, R85pp.
UJ Con Cowan Theatre, Bunting Rd Campus:
That’s So Queer Festival: H28 – Love in a time of Hammers, choreographed by Mcintosh Jerahuni (Zim), directed by Melissa Eveleigh (UK), composed by Dave Carey, in memory of David Kato – Ugandan gay rights activist. Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 3pm. R50 at door or [email protected].
The Atrium, SW Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein: 011 717 1376:
Sound Us Out: String Quartet and Film Music with six original string quartets and six short animation films with live scores by graduating composition students. The Atrium, Wits Theatre, SW Engineering Building, East Campus, Braamfontein. Saturday November 9 at 7pm. (Safe parking off Yale Road).
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg:
Percy Baneshik Memorial Concert, November 8 at 8pm. Andrei Pisarev will play the final concert of the year for the Johannesburg Musical Society. Works include Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. Audience members can go early for a pre-concert glass of bubbly and light refreshments, from 7.15pm onwards. Bookings on the day from 7pm, note there is no credit card facility at the box office. Call 011 728 5492 or 083 228 2917.
Auditions:
Roodepoort Theatre is holding auditions for soloists and chorus members. Singers who wish to be considered for a solo role need a letter of recommendation from their vocal coach as well as a proven track record with at least two professional productions on their repertoire; full student productions will be taken into account. To be considered for a comprimario (supporting) role, singers need a letter of recommendation from their vocal coach and although having stage experience is beneficial it is not a prerequisite. Classically trained singers older than 16, who can read music, qualify to audition for the chorus. The chorus rehearses every Wednesday evening at the Roodepoort Theatre throughout the year. Auditions will be held on November 10 at 7pm at the Roodepoort Theatre. For more info contact Marisa Louw 072 987 5780 or e-mail [email protected].
Competitions:
The third Len van Zyl Conductors’ Competition will take place in 2015/16. Entry forms are now available. The competition is open to South Africans not older than 33 on January 1, 2016. It offers performance opportunity and masterclasses with international conductors; the semi-finalists and finalists perform with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and the overall 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 can be downloaded from the CPO website at www.cpo.org.za. Closing date is March 15. Those chosen will participate in the preliminary round in June next year in Cape Town, with the semi-finals and finals in February, 2016. More information available from [email protected] or [email protected].
Vacancies:
Drama. Applicants are invited to apply for National School of Arts: Head of Department. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Experience; a certification in teaching and SACE certification; at least five years of exemplary classroom instruction in the FET phase of Dramatic Studies; experience in classroom observation, educator mentoring and delivering professional development of talented pupils. Send a detailed CV with at least three contactable references, to Mrs Ross at [email protected]. Only e-mailed CVs will be accepted. Closing date is October 31, 2014.
Jazzart Dance Theatre invites suitably qualified and skilled practitioners to submit an expression of interest for the position of Artistic Director to lead and develop the company’s ongoing contribution to dance training, performance and creative excellence. Submission format, no more than three pages, should include:
l Your experience and strengths.
l Examples of how you have used the role-related skills to deliver results.
l Your envisaged contribution to the development and future success of the organisation.
l CV and/or portfolio should be included.
Submit your application to operations@ jazzart.co.za contact Averil Barry-Hughes 021 410 9848. Deadline Friday.
Call for Proposals:
The British Council and the South African Department of Arts and Culture are launching an open call for proposals from artists and institutions to be part of the SA-UK Seasons project, a shared programme of activities, opportunities and communications. Selected proposals will receive a grant to activate existing relationships or create new connections within the arts. The call for submissions will end on November 23.
There are three funding strands available: application for a partnership support grant; application for a creative catalyst grant, and official endorsement of a project. For more info contact Mary Doherty, Press Officer, Mary.doherty@ britishcouncil.org, 0207 389 3144.
For information about the SA-UK Seasons contact [email protected], Nomphelo Ndzimela, Communications Manager Consultant – [email protected]. For info about the programme, visit South African Department of Arts and Culture: www.dac.gov.za or the British Council at www.britishcouncil.org.za
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