THE PLAYHOUSE: The Playhouse Company’s New Stages Festival brings to the stage some of the country’s best talent in music, dance and drama, including Dr John Kani, his son Atandwa Kani, Nat Ramabulana, Susan Danford and more. Themes to be explored include transformation, race relations, social cohesion and the experience of exiles returning to a new South Africa. The remaining shows on the programme are Bhakti (May 28 to 31), a dance theatre production, a collaboration which joins dancers from the Flatfoot Dance Company and the Playhouse Dance Residency; and Seven Deadly Sins (Thursday to Sunday), one of Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert’s comedy offerings. New Stages runs until May 31. Book at Computicket. For specials and block booking discounts, call 031 369 9596/9456.
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Tjooners, Crooners and Movers is a family variety show, hosted by Hamish Kyd and featuring artists from dance, music and stand-up comedy. The show also features a big prize in the family fun game and the super teen voice challenge. 3pm Sunday. R70 at Computicket. Call 031 369 9596 / 9540.
THE BARNYARD THEATRE: Platinum Jukebox is a journey of song and dance that covers every dance craze from the 1920s, ending with the iPod in the 21st century. The cast: 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 on Tuesday, R100 for the Sunday matinee. Bookings and enquiries: 031 566 3045.
SUNCOAST CASINO: Madame Zingara dazzles with the After Forever Tour. The production is filled with spectacular acts. It runs until the end of next month. For bookings and more information, contact 0861 623 263 or e-mail boxoffice@ madamezingara.com. R390 to R495 per person depending on seating area.
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: Shrek:The Musical. The South African premiere of the hit Broadway musical adaptation of the movie takes place from Saturday to June 28. Starring Lyle Buxton, Rory Booth, Jessica Sole, Jacobus van Heerden and Graeme Wicks. R200 to R295 (discounts for kids and pensioners). Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7pm; matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 1.30pm. For early booking specials, e-maileditor.goingplacessa @gmail.com.
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SIBAYA CASINO: After the success of Kama Sutra, Karou Charou unleashes his sequel. Karou’s intent is to build healthier sexual relationships between couples and as such he takes on the role of a sex coach. The sequel promises to be educational, but you can rest assured that the “turbaned one” with his combination of slide shows, “interesting” props and “toilet” humour will have you wheezing with laughter. 8pm on May 30. R150 at Computicket. Call 031 580 5555.
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