Cape Town Boardwalk - June 24, 2014

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ALADDIN

Published Jun 24, 2014

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• Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist ends July 5 at the Theatre on the Bay. Trained by hypnotist Max Collie, Andre is known for his ability to make people jump around on stage at the snap of a finger. 8pm. R95 to R135 at Computicket. Info: 021 438 3301.

• Noddy runs from Saturday to July 12 at the Artscape Theatre Foyer. Directed by Cheryl Abromowitz and adapted by children’s dramatist David Wood, the production draws on the excitement of live theatre with imaginative staging. 10.30am. R70. Info: 021 421 7695.

• Aladdin runs from Monday to July 12 at the Nassau Theatre in Newlands. Presented by The Lilliput Players Children’s Theatre Company. R50 at Computicket.

• Soprano Zanne Stapelberg and pianist Albie van Schalkwyk perform on Sunday at The Nederburg Concert Series 2014. Programme: In the first half, songs by French composers Francis Poulenc and Erik Satie and US composers such as Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber. Melodies by legendary composers of musical theatre, Cole Porter and George Gershwin, will round it off. A tribute to the songs of German composer Kurt Weill will begin the second half with the remainder of the performance dedicated to Afrikaans songs. 5pm. R200. Bookings: 021 809 8412 or [email protected].

• Bianca Revealed ends July 5 at the Baxter Concert Hall. Singer Bianca Le Grange stars in this musical with a band and dancers, under the musical directorship of Alistair Izobell. 8.15pm. R120 at Computicket.

• Drive With Me runs from Monday to July 12 at the Alexander Bar. Written and performed by Megan Furniss. 7pm. R90. R80 at www.alexanderbar.co.za/show/DriveWithMe/.

• Alice in Wonderland runs from Saturday to July 20 at Canal Walk’s centre court. Lewis Carroll’s classic is brought to life by Fred Abrahamse and Marcel Meyer. Tuesdays to Sundays at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm. R80. Bookings: 021 529 9638 or [email protected].

• Traditional Children’s Magic Festival runs from July 2 to 5 at the College of Magic, 215 Imam Haron (Lansdowne ) Road in Claremont. Magic shows featuring well known performers, treasure hunts and interactive workshops where aspiring wizards will learn to perform their own tricks. 10am and 2.30pm. R60. Info: www.collegeof magic.com.

• Bach for Four – Camerata Tinta Barocca runs tomorrow at the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, cnr Somerset Road and Buitengracht St, Green Point. 8pm. R100 and R80 at the door. Info: 083 684 7318.

• Candid Confessions runs for one night only tomorrow at The Milnerton Playhouse. Filled with humour, pathos and candour, the production is a provocative and intimate journey into the hearts and souls of three befuddled men trying to redeem themselves through a final confession. 8pm. R120. Tel: 072 474 1079.

• Same Time Next Year ends Saturday at The Fugard Theatre. A classic love story with a twist. 8pm. R100 to R150 at Computicket.

• The Music of Queen runs from Friday to August 30 at the GrandWest Theatre. A musical tribute to the rock band Queen. 8.30pm. R90 at Computicket.

• Cape Junior Ballet presents In the Spotlight, directed by Dianne Cheesman. Ends Saturday at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg. R80 and Saturday matinee R60. Bookings: 021 788 1898 or [email protected].

• Kaapse Stoep Stories with Alistair Izobell runs until July 5 at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio. Izobel threads colourful stories of his history with comedic anecdotes and a few original songs. 8.15pm. R140 via Computicket.

• Live comedy featuring Jarrad and The Pedestrians on selected Sundays at Jou Ma se Comedy Club at The Pumphouse, V&A Waterfront. 6pm. R120 at Computicket. See www.joumase comedy.com or call 021 447 7237.

• The Snow Goose ends Saturday at the Kalk Bay Theatre. An adaptation of Paul Gallico’s perennial favourite of the same title brought to life by actors James Cairns and Taryn Bennett under the direction of Jenine Collocott. 8pm. R95 at www.kalkbaytheatre.co.za.

• Fergus of Galloway ends Saturday at the Rosebank Theatre. Created from an epic poem of knights and maidens, Fergus of Galloway is set in the time of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Playwright Nicholas Ellenbogen has reworked the choral piece into a musical, and draws from influences of the blues, reggae and folk rock. A talented young cast has rearranged it into a modern powerhouse. 8pm. R100 at www.webtickets.co.za

• Improguise every Monday at The Galloway Theatre. 8pm. Tel: 072 939 3351.

• Jou Ma se Comedy Club at The Pumphouse, V&A Waterfront. 8.30pm. R80 at Computicket. See www.joumase comedy.com or call 021 447 7237.

• Comedy at Mercury Live, 43 De Villiers Street, Zonnebloem, on Wednesdays. Tickets from R30 at the door (open at 8pm). Stand-up comedy on the last Wednesday of the month, improvisation otherwise. Call 021 465 2106.

• Comedy at Chilli Bar, 5 Victoria Road, Southfield, at 8pm on Thursdays. R30. See www.thechillibar.co.za

• Comedy at Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory, every Sunday. 8.30pm to 10.30pm.

• To appear in Boardwalk, e-mail all theatre-related information to Atiyyah Khan at Atzushka@ gmail.com by Thursday afternoon for publication on Tuesday. Please put ‘Boardwalk’ in the subject line of your e-mail.

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