THE BARNYARD THEATRE: Platinum Jukebox is a journey of song and dance that covers every dance craze in the history of recorded music from the 1920s, ending with the iPod in the 21st century. The cast consists of Percy Smith, Kyle Matthews, Nontu Xulu and Peyton Amber on vocals; Barry Thomson on guitar and vocals; Dawn Selby on keyboards; Fresh Monanyane on bass guitar; Michael Ramasimong on drums; and dancers Duane Joaquim (also host) and Charlene Hendricks. R145 from Wednesday to Saturday, R110 Tuesday night and R100 for the Sunday matinee. For bookings and enquiries, call 031 566 3045.
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: Comedian Stuart Taylor brings BeSpoke to the local stage. The show sees him going back to his comedy club roots, meaning no two shows are identical. The no-holds-barred offering carries a PG16 rating. Ends Sunday. Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm. R120, with discounts for students and block bookings at Computicket.
SUNCOAST CASINO: Madame Zingara dazzles with the After Forever Tour. Filled with spectacluar local and international acts. Runs until the end of June. For bookings contact 0861 623 263 or e-mail [email protected]. R390 to R495 per person depending on seating area. VIP party packages and overnights stays are available.
RAJPUT HALL (CHATSWORTH): Comedians The Dingalings take their adult comedy, 50 Shades of Funny, to Chatsworth. Featuring Henry Ramkisoon, Koobeshen Naidoo, Senzo Mthethwa, Melvyn David and Arnotte Payne, the show carries an 18 age restriction. It tackles everything from relationships, politics and wives to current affairs. R100 and R80 at Nagiahs Mutton Market in Bay view and Chatsworth Centre. Saturday at 8pm. Contact Kay on dingalings [email protected] to book.
THE PLAYHOUSE: Get a window into the world of Russian culture when Crown of the Russian Ballet’s 175th Tchaikovsky Anniversary Celebrations graces the Playhouse Opera on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, 29 at 7.30pm. The programme opens with the world premiere of the company’s artistic director Anatoly Emelianov’s new production of one of Tchaikovsky’s one-act ballets, Manfred. The second half features a suite from The Sleeping Beauty featuring the original Marius Petipa choreography and the one-act Romeo and Juliet choreographed by Emelianov. From R150 to R280 at Computicket.
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