PRETORIA
South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius St, 012 392 4000. Book at Computicket:
Opera: Gospel Music Marathon, featuring Benjamin Dube and other gospel artists. Friday at 7pm, Saturday May 30 at 7pm – We Will Worship. R150 to R300 for each day at Computicket or Shoprite/Checkers.
Arena: Mother of All Eating, by Zakes Mda. Until Saturday.
Drama: Missing, written by John Kani, directed by Janice Honeyman. A new South African love story and political thriller. June 5 to 27.
Atterbury Theatre, cnr Daventry and Lynnwood rds, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783. Book at Computicket or the door: Wild Frontier – A Tribute to Gary Moore, with Nathan Smith and band. 8pm. Thursday. R140 to R180.
Die Hele Boksemdaais with Amanda Strydom. Friday. 8pm. R140, R160.
Rooikappie. 11am. Saturday. R90.
Gesonde Seks “Die Stripshow”. (No children under 15). Saturday. 8pm. R1654, R185.
Radio Kalahari Orkes. 8pm. June 5. R140, R160.
What the EFF? with Nik Rabinowitz. 8pm. June 6. R150.
Barnyard Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, cnr Garsfontein Rd and Netcare St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 012 368 1555: Bonfire Hearts – the Best of Acoustic Rock. Until Saturday. R100 to R170.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033, 012 346 3474 or iSalon in Brooklyn: Fiesta Strings. Thursday at 8pm, with Slovak-Hungarian duet Sandor Javorkai and Miriam Rodriguez Brullova, and Czech violoncello player, Petr Nouzovsky.
The Impressario. Mozart’s comical one-act opera Der Schauspieldirektor, with Marina Botha, Alida Mostert, Morné Steyn, Musanete Sakopwanja and Misha Meyer. Friday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm.
Boulevard Café by Salon Music. Wednesday, June 3, Friday, June 5 at 8pm, Sunday, June 7 at 3pm.
Club Bel Air, St Joseph St, Eersterust, Pretoria: bookings Gaga at 078 255 54603:
Miss Gay Queen of Queens 2015 – Our Of Africa, in support of #NoToXenophobvia#. Saturday at 8pm. Inquiries: GJL Stewarts as above.
Laughing Chefs, 217 Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria Moot, Esrida 072 511 4946, Maggie at 082 823 7846: Vrede & Lust. A wine pairing. Tomorrow. 7pm. R280.
Jazz evening with Lizandra von Hagen. Thursday. 7pm. R40.
Sheraaz & Friends. June 3. 7pm. R40.
The Oh So Serious. June 4. 7pm. R40.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709, tickets at the door:
Doep is Nie Dood Nie. Jannie du Toit with songs of Koos du Plessis with Susan Mouton on cello and Coenraad Rall on piano. Friday at 7pm.
My Lewe is ‘n “F”. Comedy with a twist featuring Megan Bothma. Saturday at 7pm.
Tshwane University of Technology: Arts Campus:
Prestige Auditorium, Arts Campus, building 22, cnr 24 Du Toit and Struben sts:
Lunch-hour concert, featuring the new TUT Big Band, directed by Louis Drummond van Rensburg and singers Monde, Keo and Nelmarie. Friday. 1pm. Free.
Unisa Enoch Sontonga Hall, Sunnyside Campus, cnr Steve Biko and Justice Mahomed sts, Pretoria, 012 429 3336/3311 or 084 763 4079: American pianist Awadagin Pratt will give a recital on Sunday at 4pm. Works by Brahms, Bach and Liszt. R100 (adults), R80 (students and pensioners) at the door.
University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 012 420 3644:
The Aula: MMus recital, Nelmarie, jazz vocal. Tomorrow at 7pm for 7.30pm. Free.
Musaion, 012 420 2947/4183: Symphony Goes African, with UP Camerata performing Nesun Dorma with the orchestra conducted by Gerben Grooten. Friday at 6.30pm for 7pm. R120 adults, R90 students and pensioners at Computicket.
Masker Theatre, 012 420 3644: Choreography programme 1, directed by Bailey Snyman. Thursday to Saturday. 7pm. R40 at iTickets.
Auditions:
Auditions are being held for Palissander, one of South Africa’s premier chamber choirs, based in Pretoria. The choir tours overseas every second year and auditions are held for a short period for members who can join the choir on its tour in July. There are vacancies for a first tenor, a second tenor and a baritone. Previous choral experience and sight-reading ability are strongly recommended. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7.15pm to 9.30pm at the University of Pretoria. For more information, contact the conductor, Sarita Hauptfleisch, at [email protected] or call 082 784 0409.
Call for Submissions:
Community Theatre Arts Development Programme and Arts Festival 2015 announces its call for submissions. Commuinity theatre artists and any arts organisations in any art disciplines in Tshwane, interested in being part of this year’s programme, can e-mail [email protected]; cc [email protected] or call 012 382 2564. The month-long multi-purpose programme will showcase performances by community theatre groups from Tshwane. The Department of Entertainment Technology will again conduct various training, interactive support and development sessions with the community theatre organisations. These include technical support, a series of workshops concerning technical theatre and drama aspects of performing arts. Deadline for submissions is June 6.
JOBURG
Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Fifth St, Sandton, 011 883 8606, bookings 083 377 4969 or www.strictlytickets.co.za:
Who’s Your Daddy? Comedy with Chris Forrest. Ends Sunday.
Miss Dietrich Regrets starring Fiona Ramsay and Janna Ramos- Violente. A poignant look at the ageing Marlene Dietrich and her relationship with her daughter Maria. June 2 to 27.
Classical music concerts. 12.45 for 1pm. R40. Go to the box office from 12.30pm.
Friday: Saxophone quartet with Matthew Lombard, Ceri Moelwyn-Hughes, Camron Andrews and Peter Jaspan.
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naudé Drive, Randburg: 011 478 5300:
80’s Rewind – The Total 80s Party. Ends Sunday, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday 2pm. R100 to R170.
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia Crossing 2, cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia rds, Rivonia Rd: 011 234 2033:
Bonfire Hearts – the Best of Acoustic Rock. Ends Sunday. R100 to R170.
Constitution Hill, The Old Fort, 1 Kotze St, Braamfontein, 011 381 3100:
iStart2Sing. A music and arts festival in aid of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa. Featuring Ntsiki Mazwai, Zubz, Field Band Foundation and DJ sessions. Sunday. 10am to 8pm. R100 at https://loveparty. nutickets.co.za/istart2festival or the venue on the day.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Theatre of Marcellus:
Aspoestertjie (Cinderella). Ends Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 11am, 3pm and 8pm, Sunday 11am and 3pm. R180 to R250 at itickets.co.za or Computicket.
Zee Stars & Comedy Nite. June 7 at 5pm. R200 to R1 200 at Computicket.
Centre Court:
Blacks Only Comedy Show. Saturday. 8pm. R200 to R350 at Computicket.
Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace, book at 011 928 1108, barnyardtheatres.co.za or the box office:
80s Rewind – The Total ‘80s Party. Ends Sunday, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. R170.
Rock Royalty. A tribute to music legends. Until July 19. 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. From R100. Call 011 823 6933.
Bonfire Hearts –The Best of Acoustic Rock. June 3 to July 19, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. R170.
Barry Hilton. June 6 at 8pm. R150.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935:
Blou-Blou with Erik Holm, directed by Jan Groenewald. Sunday at 3pm.
Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, (entrance off Newport Rd), 011 442 3232: The Last Supper. Gina Kraft’s series of performances. Thursday at 7.30pm, Sunday at noon. Free.
Gold Reef City, cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
The Lyric, 011 248 5000:
Home Affairs 2 with Celeste Ntuli. Saturday. R165 to R335 at Computicket.
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts, 011 877 6854, all bookings at 0861 670 670:
The Mandela Theatre, 158 Civic Blvd St, Braamfontein: A Spartacus of Africa. Ballet with the music of Khachaturian, featuring local and overseas dancers, including Brooklyn Mack and Andile Ndlovu from the Washington Ballet. June 4 to 14. R150 to R450 at the box office, R495 gala night.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340: For discounted tickets, join the People’s Theatre Kids Club, call Andrew or Lorraine 011 403 1563/2340:
Shrek: The Musical Jr. June 1 to August 2.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Joburg, 011 832 1641:
The John Kani Theatre:
Rain Dance with Vuyani Dance Theatre. A stand against xenophobia. Thursday to Saturday at 8pm.
Kippies:
The Armando Diaz Experience. Improv comedy every last Sunday of the month. Book at Computicket.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre:
Fantastic 50! With the Von Memertys, Ian and Viv. Ends June 7.
Studio Theatre:
Morcambe with Craig Urbani. Until June 10.
Parker’s Comedy & Jive, shop 24, next to Boogaloos Skate Park, 011 511 0081, book at Computicket:
The Anti-Xenophobia Comedy Show, with Chris Mapane and friends, Tol A$$ Mo, Kagiso Lediga, Donovan Goliath, Lihle Lindzy, Msimang Simba King and Mpho Popps. R100, R300 for VIP. Corporate bookings available. Proceeds to African Diaspora Forum. June 2 at 7pm for 7.30pm. Pre-booking is advisable, call 011 590 9652 or 081 249 3704.
Skoobs Theatre of Books, Montecasino:
No Substitute. Launch of her autobiography by Cindy Alter, singer from Clout. Wednesday, June 3 at 6pm for 6.30pm. RSVP: [email protected]. Book on sale at R249 a copy. Cindy will sign copies at the event.
National Children’s Theatre, Wynnstay House, 3 Junction Aven, Parktown, bookings 011 484 1584/5. Enquiries: [email protected]. See www.national childrenstheatre.org.za:
The Adventures of Oliver Twist. An adaptation for young audiences from the novel by Charles Dickens. June 8 to July 19, Mondays to Saturdays. 10.30am and 2.30pm during school terms, Tuesdays to Sundays during school holidays. R110 for chairs, R90 for cushions, R90 for pensioners. Booking essential: Claudy as above.
Classes in speech and drama after school. R2 000 a term.
POPart Performing Arts Centre: next to Arts on Main, 286 Fox St, CBD. Book at www.pop artcentre.co.za: Whisky & Cigarettes. A dark comedy starring Carla Fonseca and Glen Biderman-Pam. Thursday to Sunday.
Seven Sounds. Saturday at Common Ground, featuring Moonchild, Toya Delazy, Yo Grapes, Dave Baudains, The Urban Village and others.
Johnny Boskak is Feeling Funny, with Craig Morris. June 4 to 7.
Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8/9:
Sangoma Makhuru and the Dinosaur. Musical theatre. Ends October 22. R150.
Silverstar Casino, R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, 011 662 7300: bookings at www.silverstarcasino.co.za:
The Globe:
HomeComing –Our Journey, with Mafikizolo. June 5. 8pm. R150 to R170 at Computicket.
Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani and Bolani Link Rd, Jabulani, Soweto, 011 930 7461/2/3. Book at Computicket:
Colour Me Human: A New World Musical. R80. Ends Saturday.
UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park, 011 559 3058:
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. Ends June 6. Book at Computicket. For school bookings, e-mail Kerry Lee Allen [email protected] or call 084 368 8813 or 011 559 3058.
Victory Theatre, 105 Louis Botha Ave, Houghton Estate, 011 728 9603:
Chicago, and all that Jazz..., by Summit Performing Arts Department. Ends Saturday. Directed by Shaun Young, choreography by Jaco van Rensburg. Book at Computicket.
Wits Great Hall: East Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Yale Rd, Parktown, 011 717 1376 or [email protected]:
La Traviata by Verdi. Saturday, June 6 at 8pm. With Bronwen Forbay, Phenye Modiane, Aubrey Lodewyk and Khumbuzile Dhlamini, conducted by Arjan Tien. R200 to R400 at Computicket.
Iketleng Pub & Braai, 4 Tungsten Rd, Steelpark, Vereeniging:
Do What You Love. The Muffinz launch their new album. Saturday. 6.30pm.
Competitions:
The Imbewu Trust’s 2015 SCrIBE Scriptwriting Competition entries are open. It is a platform for writers to have their work developed with prizes including a run at a Cape Town theatre and the opportunity to receive feedback at a week of staged readings with audience and industry professionals. Scripts should be in English, no longer than 40 pages or 80 minutes with a maximum of five cast members. The judges want original content of outstanding quality that share the diverse range of South African stories. The deadline is July 31. Information and entry forms are available at www.imbewuarts.com.
Scholarships:
ACT Scholarships Programme goes national. In partnership with Dalro and the Nedbank Arts Affinity – ACT presents the Annual ACT/Dalro Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Programme. This tuition competition is open to grade 12 learners and individuals aged 18 to 25 who are not considered professionals and wish to pursue unergraduate studies in the performing arts. They are encouraged to register for participation in the regional round of nationwide auditions. Auditions will be held in Pretoria on July 15, Joburg on uly 16 and 17. Participants will be put through their paces, showcasing their talents in acting, singing and dancing. Finalists must be available for the final round from October 6 to 12 in Joburg where winners will be announced. Registrations for the Scholarship Programme are open until Sunday. For more information visit www.act.org.za, or contact the ACT office at 011 712 8403.
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