OSCARS CAFÉ: For One Night Only: An Amy Winehouse Tribute runs tomorrow. The music revue is written by Mikhale Singh, directed by Preven Reddy and produced by Shannyn Zorab and Singh. This is the first show in a weekly supper theatre that will run every Wednesday at 6pm. The show follows the life of Amy Winehouse; from her time in rehab in 2008, until sometime before her death in 2011. Features Zorab. R150 at Webtickets includes a buffet dinner.
SEABROOKES THEATRE: Daisy Spencer presents The P.A.R.C, until February 15. Melody (Spencer), is an aspiring musical theatre star, who is living testimony to the saying, “fake it to make it”. Realising that being an amazing actress and dancer is not enough to make it in the theatre industry, she convinces herself that she is a singer, as the infamous “triple threat” is what directors and producers are after. After countless rejections, Melody’s mum sends her to The P.A.R.C (The Performing Arts Rehabilitation Centre) to receive counsel from Dr Doolilpersad (Rory Booth). Runs Tuesdays to Fridays at 7.30pm, Saturdays at 5pm and 7.30pm and Sundays at 2pm. R80 for adults, R60 for pensioners and children aged 10 to 16. Book for 10 and only pay for eight. Contact Ailsa Windsor at 083 250 2690.
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Decadence, a burlesque music revue, will run February 19 to 25. An original music revue set in the 1940s at the end of the burlesque era. The show follows Anastasia, a young dancer who has always enjoyed being a good girl giving in to her naughtier side. This changes when Anastasia, caught up in a challenge between two dance legends, is forced to choose a side, a decision that will further the evolution dance, in one way or another. Her journey is fraught with temptations ranging from freedom to inebriation to seduction to settling down and starting a family. Runs from February 20 to 25. R100 at Webtickets
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: KickstArt, in association with Pieter Toerien, presents the South African premiere of the West End comedy Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense until February 15. Join Jonathan Roxmouth as the aristocratic fool, Bertie Wooster, and Graham Hopkins as his valet, Jeeves, with Robert Fridjhon as Seppings. When a country house weekend away takes a turn for the worse, Bertie is called on to play matchmaker, but also to steal a silver creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest. 7.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, 2.30pm Saturday and 6pm Sunday. Book at Computicket. For sold performances, group bookings, or early bird specials, contact Ailsa Windsor at 083 250 2690.
SUNCOAST CASINO: Madame Zingara return to dazzle with their After Forever Tour which is filled with exceptional local and international acts. Starts Thursday to end of April. For bookings, call 0861 623 263 or e-mail [email protected]. R390 to R495 a person depending.
VARIOUS VENUES, DURBAN and HILTON: Think Theatre’s schools production of Othello returns. Plays at the Hilton College Theatre from February 9 to 13 before returning to the Playhouse Drama stage in Durban from February 16 to 20 March. Will also play in Richards Bay, Port Shepstone and Northern KZN between March 23 and 26. Presented in association with the Playhouse Company, Othello is directed by Clare Mortimer. Schools performances: 9am and noon daily, Mondays to Fridays. Bookings: Doreen Stanley at 033 343 4884, 084 556 0668 or e-mail [email protected].
COMING UP
DURBAN ICC: The Kings and Queens of Comedy takes place on February 13. Darren Maule will host 12 of South Africa’s best comedians on stage for one night only. Expect Carvin Goldstone, Chester Missing, Chris Forrest, Darren Maule, Dusty Rich, Donovan Goliath, Jailoshini Naidoo, Mark Banks, Muthu Murugan, Nik Rabinowitz, Nina Hastie, Simmi Areff, Tracey Lee Oliver and Trevor Gumbi. R185 at Computicket.
CATALINA THEATRE: Running at Durban’s bayside Catalina Theatre on February 13 and 14, Sandy Bigara’s Valentine’s celebration, A Night to Remember, will feature classical, jazz and traditional folk songs, from her album of the same name, as well as some blues tracks from the singer’s new album, Autumn Walk. Bigara will also tell stories about the music, as well as tales of her own musical journey. R120 (adults) R100 (students), R80 (pensioners), with group bookings of four or more at R100 a ticket, at Computicket or the door. Early bookings R100, valid until Friday
RHUMBELOW THEATRE, DURBAN: Queens of the Opera: Valentine is Such a Drag! stages from February 13 to 15. The Family Players in a new comedy drag show. Some of the greatest divas from the past 100 years in opera will join you on stage as we send up the great opera works. Joining the Family Payers (Allan Quihampton, Derek Pearce, Greg Baptie and Roland Stansell) is Graham Goodwin and two talented singers, Krystle Temmerman, and 12-year-old Alaska Hilton. Expect music from top West End classic operas to modern musicals on Broadway. R120, R100 pensioners at Computicket or call 082 499 8636.
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