PRETORIA
South African Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:
Opera:
Ester The MusicaI, with Joe Niemand, Lindy Victor, Kate Normington and Rouel Beukes, until October. R140 to R260 at Computicket.
Drama:
Opera Season by the Black Tie Ensemble, featuring Cavalleria Rusticana and Gianni Schicchi. September 28, 30, October 2, 12, 14 and 16 at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Conductor is Philipp Pointner and performers are Loveline Madumo and George Oniani. R150 to R220 at Computicket.
Momentum:
This is For Keeps, written by Vanessa Cooke, Danny Koegh and Janice Honeyman, starring Molefe Monaisa and Boitumelo Mkhabela. Ends Sunday. R40 and R30 students, Tuesdays to Friday 8pm, Friday at noon and Sunday at 3pm at Computicket.
Rendezvous:
Jazz and African Music Nights: Vusi Khumalo with Bongikosi Madonsela. September 30.
Tshwane Comedy Night: Cape Town’s Finest Night. Saturday. Features Donovan Goliath, lazola Gola, Gavin Kelly and Dale Amler. 8pm. R60 at Computicket or the door.
Atterbury Theatre, Lynnwood Bridge Centre, cnr Lynnwood and Daventry rds, Lynnwood Manor, 012 471 1700 or 082 841 0783:
Nataniël. Today to Thursday and and Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays at 8pm, Sunday at 4pm. R175 or R200.
Nagskof. September 27. 8pm. R100 or R120.
Pretoria Kook. September 28. 10am.
Charl du Plessis. September 30. 8pm. R120 or R130.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison stst, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033 or Computicket.
Movie Magic Ockie Vermeulen. Organ and violin by Lizelle le Roux with movie music. Sunday and September 28.
Liederabend – Dragkode. Anina Wassermann, Righard Linde, Teresa de Wit and Douwe Bijkersma with Brahms songs. September 30.
University of Pretoria: 012 420 3644:
Musaion:
Onderweg: Jannie du Toit se 40 jaar van Afrikaanse Musiek. October 7.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859/8710; On Stage Restaurant bookings: 012 664 2381:
Shows start at 8pm, booking as above.
Musiek en Storievertelling with Dana Snyman en Klopjag. R130. 8pm. Friday.
Lemon Jack Studios, Villagio Sano, 276 Poole St, Raslouw, Centurion, 012 755 7113 or 083 512 4241:
Onderweg: Jannie du Toit se 40 jaar van Afrikaanse Musiek. Friday.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709:
Tickets at the door.
Wat joune is… with Jacques Wolmarans and Annerique van Niekerk. Today at 7pm.
Onderweg: Jannie du Toit se 40 jaar van Afrikaanse Musiek. October 28.
Razoos Entertainment Bar:
Razzle Dazzle, a cabaret with Jax Carpede. Fridays at 10pm and 11.30pm, until October 29. Free entry.
Star Shine, a cabaret with Hayley C,. Saturdays at 10pm and 11.30pm, until October 29. Free entry.
Sun City Superbowl: 014 557 1404
Big Top Rock. A Barnyard Theatre rock concert with music, aerial acts, jugglers and a circus atmosphere. Ends October 8.
JOHANNESBURG
Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854:
all bookings at 0861 670 670 or see www.joburgtheatre.com
The Mandela Theatre:
The Sleeping Beauty, by the South African Ballet Theatre, accompanied by The JPO. September 30 to October 16.
People’s Theatre: 011 403 1563/2340:
Fun, Magic and Tales from Africa. Children’s story book theatre with Lebogang Mpahlele, Noni Mkhonto, Mary-Anne Elizabeth Wright and Gavin Gomes, directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith. Ends October 9. Performances during school term weekdays: 9 and 11am, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10.30am and 2.30pm. School holiday performances: 10.30am and 2.30pm Monday to Sunday.
Fringe (Tesson) Theatre: 011 877 6854:
The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011. Three dancers – Anoushka Kurien (India), Micheline Torres (Brazil) and Hector Thami Manekhla (SA) – explore national identity. Today and tomorrow.
David Wasn’t Built in a Day with comedian David Kibuuka. September 27 to October 3. R80.
Alexander Theatre, 131 Siemens St, Braamfontein, 011 339 6539 x208 or 083 267 0239:
African Connections – Africa Night with Oliver Mtukudzi, Bombino, Ringo Mandlingozi and Aleio Mawara. Friday.
Le Canard Restaurant, 163 Rivonia Rd, Morningside, Sandton, 011 884 4597:
The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011: Delight, showcasing the cuisine of Bengal. Ends Saturday.
Montecasino, cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways: 011 511 1818.
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre:
Happily Ever Laughter!!. Stand-up comedy with Alan Committie and Jo Galloway. Tomorrow to October 23. R100 to R150 at Computicket.
Studio Theatre: 011 511 1818:
Offbeat Broadway 4, musical theatre. Ends September 30. With Anton Luitingh, Lindy Abromovitz and Paul du Toit. Wednesday to Friday at 8.15pm, Saturdays at 5.15pm and 8.15pm, Sundays at 3.15pm. R150 at the theatre.
Teatro, Montecasino:
Riverdance. September 27 to October 16. R221 to R374 at Computicket.
Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Johannesburg, 011 832 1641:
MIDM’s (Moving into Dance Mophatong) Season: Hotel by Mark Hawkins. September 27 to October 9. R66 to R130 at Computicket.
Laager Theatre:
The Girl in the Yellow Dress, starring Kate Liquorish and Nat Ramabulana, written by Craig Higginson, directed by Malcolm Purkey. From September 27, Tuesday to Saturdays at 8.15pm and Sundays at 3.15pm.
National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011 484 1584:
The Pied Piper and Other Tales. Ends October 15. Mondays to Saturdays at 10.30am and 2.30pm during school holidays, and in term time weekdays at 9am and 10.30am.
Dance Factory, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown, 011 492 1467/77:
Shared History is drawing to a close. Deboo’s Rhythm Divine will run from today to Thursday.
Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 5000:
Pirate Story, a 4D movie. Admission included in the entrance fee to theme park.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:
Marc Antony’s Cigar Bar:
Melanie Lowe, Mark and Dezi, Gerry Azor, Outback, Barcode, Rob and Ali, White Rabbit and Devinity perform nightly.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935:
De Pinna’s Dinner Detectives. Michael de Pinna and pianist Lolly Sonmez take you through a hilarious whodunit during a three-course meal. Call Clive at 011 486 0935 to book your function.
Des & Dawn, Still Trucking tells the story of their lives with music and laughter. October 8 at 8pm and October 9 at noon. R130. Book a table and enjoy the new à la carte menu.
Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, cnr Newport Rd, Parkwood, 011 442 3232:
Afro Slam Poetry Express will take place as part of Arts Alive with 15 poets from seven countries competing. Saturday. 6pm
Maponya Mall, Movie Theatres, Soweto
Fifth Annual Soweto Comedy Festival. Contact Kedibone Mulaudzi at 072 425 7155 or 011 0426 527:
Wednesday, September 28 – The Young Guns of South African Comedy, Lwando Mhlakatha, Omer Mugbud, Dean Schroder, Thobie Kanyile, Lihle Lindzy, and others. R100.
Thursday, September 29 – the Queens of South African Comedy, Judy Jake, Celeste Ntuli, Nina Hastie, Shirley Kirchman and Khanyisa Bunu. R130.
Friday, September 30 – The Heavyweight Night of the Soweto Comedy Festival – Kedibone Mulaudzi, Thomas Gumede, Siya-B Radebe, Nqoba Ngcobo and Judy Jake. R160.
Saturday, October 1 – The Mother Tongue Heavyweight Comedi Showcase. Justice Kubheka, Sisphiwe Shembe, Mikey Mike, Hilda Bethosa and others. R150.
Sunday, October 2 – the South African Comedy Academy Graduates. Eureka Nkese, Gavin Kelly, Muzi Dlamini and others. R80.
Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, 011 883 8606 and for bookings 083 377 4969:
Old Mutual Jazz at the Theatre: monthly at 6.30pm. R120 at Strictlytickets or the box office:
October 2: Tshepo Mngoma.
The Prize of Peace, directed by Clare Stoppford, with Owen Sejake and Eric Nobbs. Ends Saturday. Bookings: 0861 22 5598 or the box office.
Classical music lunch-hour concerts on Fridays. 12.45 for 1pm. R30 which includes coffee and biscuits. Go to the box office from 12.30pm. Enquiries: 011 883 8606.
Friday: Vienna String Quartet – Adrian Ignat (violin), Serge Cuca (violin), Violetta Miljkovic (viola) and Carel Henn (cello).
Sailing Somewhere. A woman’s voyage across the stormy waters of her life. Songs by Conor Mitchell. October 4 to 29. Stars Fiana Ramsay with Tony Bentel on piano, directed by Vanessa Cooke.
Promusica Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1356/7/8/9:
The Bosmont Male Group (BMG), a Christian vocal group. R100 from Garth le Roux: 082 770 5816 or [email protected]. 7pm.
Salsa Restaurant, 198 Oxford Rd, Illovo, 011 447 3868 or 082 334 4024:
Wedding Party, the ultimate comedy dining experience, produced by Kelley Thorrington and directed by Maralin Vanrenen. 8pm. R350pp, includes show, dinner, wedding cake and dancing. October 7 and 8, November 2 and 3, and December 7 and 8.
Dance Factory, 1 President St, Newtown Cultural Precinct, 011 833 1347:
The Indian Experience in South Africa 2011. Rhythm Divine by world-renowned dancer Astad Deboo. Today to Thursday.
Dance Space, No 1 President St, Newtown, 011 492 2033:
Stepping Stones Development Programme. Dance Forum hosts another three-day workshop with dance teacher David April. October 5 to 6. Free for any developed and aspiring choreographers. Book at 011 492 2033/0709 or e-mail [email protected]
UJ Arts Centre, cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park, 011 559 3058:
Flash – a musical blog by UJ Song and Dance Company, directed by Alby Michaels and written by Rocco de Villiers, Alby Michaels and Emma Bekker. Highlights the dreams and aspirations of a tweeting/texting/social networking/blogging/ musical loving/fame-obsessed groups of friends. Ends October 1. R60, R40 pensioners, R20 students at Computicket.
Onderweg: Jannie du Toit se 40 jaar van Afrikaanse Musiek. September 27.
UJ Sundowner Concerts: Mondays at 5.30pm. Free.
Wits Theatre, cnr Jorrissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:
Wits 969: Shakespeare’s R&J, with Marcel Meyer, James MacGregor, Rory Acton Burnell and Alistair Moulton Black. tomorrow to September 30. 7pm. R70, R45 students at strictlytickets.com.
Karen Devroop Jazz Quartet with Roland Moses (piano), Marc Duby (bass) and Rob Watson (drum kit) presenting a programme ranging from traditional selections to contemporary/modern jazz compositions, Saturday. 7.30pm. R77 at strictlytickets or R80 at the door. Call 011 717 1376.
Wits Great Hall: 011 717 1376/ [email protected]
WitsMusic Wednesday lunch-hour concerts.1.15pm, 45 minutes. Until October 29. Free.
Wits Downstairs Theatre, Jorissen and Station Street, Braamfontein:
Wits 969: Flicker, directed and co-created by Gerard Bester and Andrew Buckland, Craig Morris and Athena Mazarakis. Tomorrow to September 30 at 7.30pm. R70, students R45 at stricktlytickets.com.
Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376:
Wits 969: Big Boys Don’t Dance, directed and choreographed by Vanessa Harris and performed by Ash Searle and Bradley Searle. Tomorrow to September 30. 8pm. R70, R45 students at stricktlytickets.com.
The Atrium, SW Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein: 011 717 1376:
WitsMusic lunch-hour concerts. Wednesdays at 1.15pm. Free.
Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg:
Zurich Youth Orchestra to tour South Africa. Accompianist will be Cobus Swanepoel, the South African cellist and teacher at the Zurich University of the Arts. October 11. 8pm. R90 to R120 at Computicket.
Sibikwa Art Centre, 13 Liverpool Park, cnr 2 Liverpool St and Bolton Rd, Benoni South: 011 422 4359: 011 422 4359:
Sibikwa Arts Centre Stories Without Borders Storytelling Festival, the main festival ends today.
A programme for crèches and schools will run today, with performance by the Indigenous Orchestra and others.
The Mpumalanga Schools’ Festival and Competition takes place on Thursday and Friday, with highlights by Clowns Without Borders and Ubom! Eastern Cape Drama Company. Call 011 422 2132/4359.
lComputicket: 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com. www.strictlytickets.com or 082 553 5903.
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