JOBURG
Popart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, Joburg. Bookings at www.popartcentre.co.za: I Question America. Life and times of Mrs Fannie Lou Hamer during the Civil Rights Movement. Monday. 8pm. Book as above.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all bookings at 0861 670 670 or www.joburgtheatre.com.
The Mandela Theatre: The African Passion. April 11 to 14. Tickets from R100.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340:
For reduced prices on tickets, join the People’s Theatre Kids Club. Call Andrew or Lorraine as above, or see www.peoplestheatre.co.za
Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids. Ends April 21. Booking essential. Non-members R105, with a member R90, members R70. Schools R60 a pupil, one free ticket for a teacher per 20 pupils.
Space.Com, Johannesburg Theatre Complex: Sophiatown. April 11 to 14. R35 at the door or in advance. Special schools performance: Thursday, April 11, at 3pm. April 11 at 3pm and 7.30pm, April 12 at 7.30pm, April 13 at 3pm and 8pm, April 14 at 5pm.
Barnyard Theatre, East Rand Mall, cnr Rietfontein Rd and Bentel Ave, Boksburg, 011 823 6933: Hansel and Gretel in the Sweet Factory. April 20. Family show. Book as above.
Icons of the ’80s. Ends April 14, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, doors open 6.30pm. Sunday 2pm, doors open noon. Tuesday R130 buy one get one free and Sundays R85. Friday to Saturday R130. Easter holiday specials: Thursday to Saturday R95, Sunday R85.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 280 4370: Glory Days. Ends April 14. Bookings: 011 478 5300. Tuesdays R150 (buy one get one free), Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8pm: R150, Sundays at 2pm: R95.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds), off Rivonia Rd turn-off on the N1: 011 234 2033: Hansel & Gretel in the Sweet Factory. April 13. R60.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre: Don’t Dress for Dinner. Comedy farce. Ends April 14, Wednesdays to Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 5pm and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. R100 to R160 at Computicket or the theatre.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818: Without a Hitch. Ends April 14. R150 at Computicket or the box office. Wednesday to Saturday 8.15pm, with a 5.15pm show on Saturdays and Sundays.
Teatro, Montecasino: Jersey Boys, a musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. April 3 to 28. R100 to R400 at Computicket.
National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011 484 1584/5: www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za. Inquiries [email protected]: Story Time. Fiona Budd tells stories to the little ones on Saturdays. A second group runs 10am to 11am. R150 a term.
Goggas!, a musical. Ends April 21. R110. Book with Claudy at 011 484 1584/5.
Stage Combat workshop on Monday, April 15. Book early.
Theatre camps for children aged seven to17. Classes include puppet making, a visit backstage, face painting, make-up for theatre, sports, preparing for an audition and more fun experiences, during all long school holidays.
Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World,Heidelberg Rd, Brakpan, 011 898 7575/7000: The Drifters Diamond Dynasty World Tour. April 6. R275 to R650 at Computicket.
Big Top Arena: The Grateful Tour. Joyous Celebration launch their CD and DVD Grateful. Friday to Sunday. 7.30pm. R150 to R300 at Computicket or Shoprite/Checkers outlets.
Show Bar: Gilan Gork, international mentalist, every Wednesday until April 24. 8pm. R80 at the door.
Coca-Cola Dome, cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, North Riding: Dralion with Cirque du Soleil. Until Monday. R365 to R515 at Computicket.
Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 6800: Easter Festival of Fun: 31 rides, meet Ronald McDonald (April 6 and 7), jugglers, face painting, live bands, competitions. Call 011 248 5000.
Globe Theatre: Oh Golly it’s Bolly. Choreographer Jayesperi Moopen and the Tribhangi Dance Theatre. Ends Sunday. R80 to R120 at Computicket or the box office.
Hippodrome: Gold Reef City, 011 248 6800:
#Rush. With international speciality acts and local talent. Ends April 7, two shows daily.
Lyric Theatre: Joburg Pops is Pure Jozi Gold. JPO conducted by Michael Hankinson, including PJ Powers, Sibongile Mngoma, Timothy Moloi and others. Saturday and Sunday. R120 at Computicket or the box office.
The Road to Joy of Jazz with Frank McComb and The Muffinz. April 6 at 7pm. R250 to R300 at Computicket or the box office.
A South African Story with Johnny Clegg. April 12 and 13. 9pm. R161 to R263 at Computicket.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus: fACTORy, with Nataniël. Ends Sunday.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935: Tonight’s Gonna Be a Good Night, with Eddie Eckstein. Saturday, 8pm, Sunday at noon, April 6 at 8pm, April 7 at noon, April 13 at 8pm, April 14 at noon, April 20 at 8pm, April 21 at noon. R130.
Mzansi Productions, Dance Factory, Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown, 011 492 1467/77: The Bitter End of Rosemary, with Dada Masilo, April 2 at 7.30pm. Donations welcome.
Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Fifth St Sandton, 011 883 8606 and for bookings 083 377 4969 or Strictly Tickets: Curl Up and Dye. Ends April 20, Tuesday to Friday 8.15pm, Saturdays 6pm and 8.30pm.
Classical music concerts on Fridays. 12.45pm for 1pm. R35. Call 011 883 8606.
Tomorrow: South African pianist Gareth Ross with works by Chopin.
St George’s Anglican Church, 7 Sherborne Rd, Parktown, Joburg 011 482 1606/7: Organ Concert Series. Tickets available from the church. Vocal performance by soloists from the Royal Academy of Music in London, accompanied by the St George’s Choir and Peter Black on the organ. Richard Pantcheff will conduct a varied programme including Faure’s Requiem, Opus 48, and solos from Handel’s Messiah. Today. 7.30pm.
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, cnr Miriam Makeba and President sts, Newtown, Joburg, 071 547 5558: Body Worlds & the Cycle of Life. An anatomical exhibition using specimens preserved through plastination. Ends June 30. Adults R140, seniors and students R110, children six to 17 R90 from WebTickets.
Shikisha, Miriam Makeba St, next to SAB World of Beer, Newtown, 011 492 1626: Home Brew Comedy Nights. Thursdays. R40 at the door. 8pm to 11pm.
Soweto Theatre, Bolani Rd, Jabulani, Soweto: bookings at Computicket. Sophiatown. April 5 to 7. R35 at the door or in advance. April 5 at 7pm, April 6 at 3 and 8pm, April 7 at 5pm. Tickets 011 673 1271 or 083 550 7130.
The African Passion. April 5 to 7. R130 at Computicket.
UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park, 011 559 3058: Desdemona. April 11 to 20 at 7.30pm. R80 at Computicket.
The Venue, Melrose Arch: 947Unplugged. Every second Sunday. Doors open 7pm, show at 7.30pm. See www.realsa.co.za.
April 7: Jack Parow and Die Tuindwergies.
Victory Theatre, 105 Louis Botha Avenue, Houghton Estate, 011 728 9603: Umoja – the spirit of togetherness. 8pm. R112 to R336 at Computicket. Ends May.
The Atrium, SW Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein: 011 717 1376: Sonatas for Violin & Fortepiano. Music by Margarethe Danzi, Joseph Martin Kraus and Mozart, featuring Antoinette Lohmann and John Reid Coulter. April 2. 7.30pm. R80 at www.strictlytickets.com or R85 at the door.
Auditions:
Dance Umbrella invites entries for the Stepping Stones programme, an open and free platform for new work. All dance is programmed. Closing date: Friday. Application forms, info: 011 492 0709/ 2033 or [email protected]
Auditions for Parts in Brussles. Parts (Performing Arts Research and Training School) in Brussels will hold auditions for a scholarship in Joburg on April 6, at the Dance Space, Newtown. Auditions will run from 9am and include a ballet and contemporary class and a chance for students to show their own work (one minute only). Results announced after the process. The basic cycle “Training” aims to help students gain insight in the technical foundations of contemporary dance. Call Georgina or Lindiwe to book: 011 492 0709.
Detours: rerouting movement compositions is hosted by Wits School of Arts department of dramatic arts with curators Joni Barnard and Jane Crewe. It presents the chance for a more stream-lined festival experience, from May 15 to 18. It will also facilitate a workshop platform which gives participants the chance to host or attend workshops and classes at weekends. If interested in facilitating a workshop mention this in your application. Deadline: Friday. E-mail submissions to Jane.Crewe@ wits.ac.za or Joni.Barnard@ wits.ac.za. Applications must include copy of CV and references, written motivation which includes: title of work, short synopsis of work, cast size, visual examples of work to be downloaded on YouTube or through dropbox, reviews or written material on your previous work. Applications without visual examples will not be considered. Enquiries: Catherine. [email protected], 011 717 1376.
British Council call out for playwrights. New writing opportunity with international theatre, Royal Court. Applications deadline: April 14. There are 12 places for emerging playwrights who can show evidence of a record of writing plays. The applications will be assessed by representatives of the British Council, Royal Court and South African theatre professionals. Royal Court will travel to South Africa to host the workshop in Magaliesberg from July 6 to 14, to support each playwright in writing a new play. Send application with a motivation letter why you want to attend the workshop; a single-page CV including date of birth and sex; a scene from a recent play you’ve written and a synopsis of that play; and two letters of recommendation, to lois.anguria@ britishcouncil.org.za. Call 011 560 9340.
PRETORIA
State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:
Opera: Easter Celebration with a Message: Tebs David featuring Pastor Benjamin Dube, Pastor Solly Mahlangu, Maira, Bethel, Velly, Motswedi and others. 7pm. Saturday. R100 to R250 at Computicket, Shoprite/Checkers. Call 083 461 2083 or 073 606 8233.
Kirk Whalum, jazz saxophonist and songwriter. April 2 and 3. 8pm. R340 to R400 at Computicket.
Arena: Race. April 4 to 28. R80 to R100 at Computicket.
Momentum: Twisted. Friday to April 7 at 8pm. Tuesdays R30, Wednesday and Thursday R80, Friday to Sunday R100 (students and pensioners R50) at Computicket.
Asbos Theatre, Karoo Square, cnr Albeth and Lynnwood rds, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, 082 564 0999: Film club – Dr Zhivago (Robert Fysh: intro to film club). 7pm. Tomorrow. R50.
Vana and The Oh So Serious Band. 7pm. Sunday. R100.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783: Tickets at Computicket or the door. Die Vetfaktor with Liesl Marx. Today. 8pm. R130, R150.
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley, with Matt Stern. Today. 8pm. R120, R140.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garstfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: Thank You for the Music – Tribute to Abba, Bee Gees and Queen. Ends April 14. Tuesday at 8pm: R150 buy one get one free; Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm: R150; Sunday at 2pm: R95. Easter special: Thursday to Sunday only R95.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or Computicket: Songs of Praise. Choral music. Sunday. 3pm. Conductor Richard Cock with Cenestra Male Choir, The Randburg Men’s choir and Won 8 Muzik of Wonderboom Hoërskool with Jaco Prinsloo on organ.
University of Pretoria: 012 420 3644:
The Aula: The Drifters Diamond Dynasty World Tour. April 12. R275 to R650 at Computicket.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710; On Stage Restaurant: 012 664 2381: Shows start at 8pm, booking as above: Daar is ‘n Engel in die Koskas. Willie Strauss with his new cabaret, music by Roelof Colyn. Today. 8pm.
Irene Village Theatre, 2 Pioneer Rd, Irene, 084 249 9292: Aladdin. Children’s theatre by Tshwane Youth Theatre. April 2 to 13. Shows daily at 10am, 3pm and an extra show on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm. Bookings, inquiries: Clive Martin at 084 804 0490.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709: Tickets at the door: Pierneef Theatre’s 10th birthday featuring Mathys Roets with Jannie du Toit, Susan Mouton and Clinton Zerf. Today. 7pm.
Daar is ‘n Engel in die Koskas. Willie Strauss with his new cabaret, music by Roelof Colyn. Tomorrow. 7pm.
Children’s theatre: Mini Circus and a Dancing Dog. April 6. 10am. R50, R40.
Die Gestewelde Kat. Comic production by students of Oakfields College. April 4 and 5 at 10pm and 2pm. R50, R40.
Voortrekker Monument, Cenotaph Hall, Eeufees Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 012 326 6770: Passion Play. Tshwane Gospel Choir and actors from the Something Magic Theatre Organisation present the play on Good Friday at 2.30pm for 3pm. Call Nymph Kellerman at 082 824 8129.
West End Theatre, Gate 2, Tshwabac Showgrounds, Soutter St, Pretoria West, 012 327 8155: Nothing But the Truth. John Kani’s stage classic, for schools. April 15 to 19. For booking forms, schools can contact bookings@ shekexperience.com or call 011 057 5088/5089. Shows daily at 9am and noon. R50 a pupil, complimentary tickets for teachers.
Sun City: 014 557 1144: The Easter programme offers non-stop entertainment. Thursday to Monday: Jungle Beat 10am to 10.30am at the Entertainment Centre and 11am to 12.30pm at the Hall of Treasures; fun and games with DJ Dekstir, circus, 2pm to 2.45pm at the amphitheatre; Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, 3.30pm at Cascades Gardens. For info, call above number.
Sun City Theatre: Moving on Up, a variety show. Tomorrow to August 31 (no shows April 1 to 7). Monday to Thursday at 8pm, Friday and Saturday at 9pm. R110 at Computicket.
Vista, Cascades: Bilo. 7pm to 10pm. Thursday, Saturday and Monday. Free.
Giselle, vocalist, saxophonist and flautist. 7pm to 10pm. Friday and Sunday. Free.
Peninsula, Cascades: Bilo. 7pm to 10pm. Friday. Booking essential.
Musical Buffet, hosted by Henk Grimsell. 7pm to 10pm. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Booking essential.
Palm Terrace, Cabanas: Bilo. 7pm to 10pm. Sunday. Free.
Giselle, vocalist, saxophonist and flautist. 7pm to 10pm. Saturday. Free.
Musical Buffet, hosted by Henk Grimsell. 7pm to 10pm. Friday. Booking essential.
Schiné, vocalist. 7pm to 10pm. Monday. Free.
Harlequins, Sun City: LJ Urbani. 9pm to midnight. Thursday and Monday. Free.
Cabana Lawns: Freckled Elvis. Saturday. Free. Confirm time with hotel reception.
Calabash, Sun City: Giselle, vocalist, saxophonist and flutist. 7pm to 10pm. Thursday and Monday. Free.
Schiné, vocalist. 7pm to 10pm. Friday to Sunday. Free.
Traders Bar, Entertainment Centre: Dark White, a rock band. 8.30pm to 12.30am. Thursday to Monday. Free.
lComputicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com
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