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Feed SubscriptionKaartjies vir Vir Altyd beskikbaar vanaf 4 February
Suid-Afrikaners kan vanaf 4 Februarie 2016 om 12h00 via Ster-Kinekor, die verspreider van die film, kaartjies bespreek vir die nuwe romantiese avontuurfilm VIR ALTYD, wat op 12 Februarie 2016 landswyd in teaters in Suid-Afrika uitgereik word. Net soos in die geval van die lokettreffer Pad na jou Hart, vertolk Ivan Botha en Donnalee Roberts die hoofrolle, en het hul weer saamgespan om die rolprent te skryf en ...
Read More »Mark Banks in Banksrups: Extended
BANKSRUPT!! EXTENDED BY HUGE DEMAND TO 5 JUNE! Comics Choice Awards Lifetime Achiever Recipient MARK BANKS blazes back to the theatre stage in his hilarious up-to the minute critically acclaimed revue BANKSRUPT! Comedy that’s just common cents. BANKS’S unique eye on all that is happening in and around South Africa have always made him a firm favourite on the theatre and comedy circuits. BANKSRUPT! Takes a side-splitting ...
Read More »Love is in the air with the Queen of Bollywood music, this Valentine’s day
Shreya Ghoshal at Emperors Palace A sensational performance is guaranteed in this musical extravaganza featuring all her classic and chart-topping hits. Bollywood superstar, Shreya Ghoshal, is set to take fans on an unforgettable musical journey in the Centre Court at Emperors Palace on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2016. The popular performer is considered to be one of the most versatile singers of her generation and ...
Read More »The Voice SA: Episode 1
The Voice SA coaches fight for top talent! It’s going to be a battle of note! In the very first episode of M-Net’s much-awaited new singing contest, The Voice South Africa, coaches Karen Zoid, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lira and Kahn Morbee were blown away by the exceptional talent – and willing to fight it out to get these great voices onto their teams. During this Blind ...
Read More »Carte Blanche This Sunday
Here is what you can see this Sunday, 31 January 2016 on Carte Blance, M-Net, Channel 101, at 19:00 Cabin Pressure Imagine you’re an hour into your flight when the cabin suddenly loses pressure, oxygen masks are manually deployed and the pilot forces the plane to steadily descend. Why did this happen on two recent SAFAIR flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town? It’s the ...
Read More »Giselle
Company Marks Giselle’s 175th Anniversary Joburg Ballet artistic director Iain MacDonald has announced major productions for 2016, beginning with Giselle, widely acknowledged as one of the most beautiful classical ballets ever created, from 8 – 17 April at Joburg Theatre. Giselle will be followed by Romeo and Juliet (15 – 24 July) and Cinderella (30 September – 9 October), with a number of shorter ballets, new works, touring engagements and open days throughout the year. ...
Read More »Fiëstas 2015: Hier is die Benoemdes
Die benoemings vir die kykNET Fiësta-toekennings was vroeër vanjaar op Flits, kykNET se aktuele vermaakprogram, aangekondig. Die Fiëstas is die enigste toekennings in sy soort in die land en akteurs, aktrises, regisseurs, skrywers, musikante en visuele kunstenaars word sedert 2011 vereer vir hul uitsonderlike werk by die land se grootste kunstefeeste. Die Fiëstas word op 18 Februarie 2016 by ’n glansgeleentheid by die Staatsteater in Pretoria ...
Read More »Boer soek ‘n Vrou kry nuwe Aanbieder
kykNET se gewilde werklikheidsprogram, Boer soek ’n vrou, begin binnekort verfilm aan die 9de seisoen en spog met ’n splinternuwe aanbieder – Suid-Afrika se liefling, die voormalige internasionale model, Minki van der Westhuizen Nadia Beukes, wat die reeks vir 2 seisoene aangebied het, begin op 4 April 2016 in die nuwe sepie, Getroud met rugby, waar sy die rol van Ava vertolk, en dit sal ...
Read More »It’s all about the Voice
It’s all about The Voice! M-Net’s new feel-good singing show for 2016. Here is how The Voice works! The big moment is finally here! This week Sunday, 31 January at 17:30, M-Net viewers will be able to see how Kahn Morbee, Lira, Karen Zoid and Bobby van Jaarsveld take their seats in the soon-to-be iconic red chairs of The Voice South Africa. These four seasoned performers, ...
Read More »Getroud Met Rugby word ‘n Daaglikse Sepie
Die aap is uit die mou! Só lyk die nuwe karakters in kykNET se Getroud met rugby kykNET het einde 2015 aangekondig dat die uiters gewilde dramareeks Getroud met rugby in ’n sepie omskep sal word en vanaf 4 April 2016 om 18:30, elke weeksaand, op kykNET, DStv-kanaal 144, as ’n nuwe sepie op die kassie sal wees. Getroud met rugby is ʼn kykNET-suksesverhaal wat geen bekendstelling nodig het nie. Dié ...
Read More »Review: Rodriguez
Rodriguez Killed the Sugarman By Louw Mulder For a person not very familiar with the music of 73 year old Sixto Rodriguez, I was quite pleased to enjoy a well-entertaining experience at the first Live Show of this Rock and Blues artist, at the Ticket-Pro Dome. The Dome was at full capacity and the show was exactly what you’d come to expect from Big Concerts ...
Read More »The Fabulous Ceri Dupree
The Fabulous Ceri Dupree Show Presented in South Africa by VRG Theatrical Ceri Dupree is heading back to South Africa, hot off London’s West End in a brand new, hilarious glitterfest, The Fabulous Ceri Dupree Show. The limited Cape Town and Johannesburg seasons will be presented by VRG Theatrical. Ceri has been delighting audiences worldwide for more than 30 years and his unique talent has landed ...
Read More »Bye Bye Baby
Direct from London – enjoy the sweet sounds of Franki Valli & The Four Seasons this Valentine’s month Joburg Theatre: 10 – 28 February Direct from London, BYE BYE BABY, having taken the UK by storm in 2015, is to perform on the Mandela stage, Joburg Theatre from February 10th to 28th. The show is a fresh take on the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Musical ...
Read More »Love Runs Out
PATO is proud to present their debut production, Love Runs Out, for a limited run at the Joburg Theatre Fringe. What do you do when Love Runs Out? In an evening of two one-act-plays (staged for the first time in South Africa), we explore this question from two very different perspectives. In Hit & Match, we meet Cooper Williams, a hitman on a hunt for ...
Read More »Bohemian Rhapsody
Robert Fridjhon in Bohemian Rhapsody: The Untold Story Studio Theatre, Montecasino 9 March – 17 April Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody remains one of the greatest selling hits of all time, and yet, Queen were famously secretive about the song’s obscure significance. Its enigmatic story and hidden meaning have remained shrouded in mystery for over 40 years … until now. Award-winning actor and writer, Robert Fridjhon, returns ...
Read More »Review: Singin’ in the Rain
By Louw Mulder It is one of those theatre productions that makes you leave the Teatro with a smile, and the tune of an old classic stuck in your head. With all departments and components of Musical Theatre coming together perfectly, I can summarise Pieter Toerien’s production of Singin’ in the Rain, as a delightful, feel-good Musical, as showcased by the cream of South ...
Read More »Review: Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic
by Louw Mulder It is all in name, but a little understated I think. I am referring to the opening production of the Joburg Theatre’s 2016 calender, Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic. No question about the magic, but more of a magical explosion, taking you to the heart, right in the middle of what you could have experienced from the real band, called Queen. ...
Read More »Izaan: Jy maak dit beter
Dit is altyd verfrissend as nuwe talent die industrie betree end it is ook ‘n bewys daarvan dat Suid-Afrika beslis vir geen ander land hoef terug te staan ten opsigte van musieksterre nie. Izaan Reinecke het vir baie jare haar talent geslyp en haarself goed voorberei om haar stem en liedjies met die wêreld ted eel. Sy het pas die opname van haar selfgetitelde debuut-album ...
Read More »Andre, The Hilarious Hypnotist
Andre, the Hilarious Hypnotist returns to the Montecasino Theatre for more fun and Laughter Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist returns to the Montecasino Theatre stage to enthral local fans with his fast wit, dry humour and astounding ability to turn even the most innocent of us into anything from a washing machine to superman, providing the ideal way to chase away the New Year blues. His season at ...
Read More »New things for 2016
It is with a lot of pride, but a humble and grateful heart, that Stage and Screen will be celebrating 10 years on-line in 2016. Stage and Screen is, for all of us involved, something we do with a lot of passion as a part-time hobby, which makes the administration and dedicated hard work that is needed, even more of a challenge. But we love ...
Read More »Special Season’s Greetings from Born to Perform
The management and young performers of Born To Perform send everyone their best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and are so appreciative of the incredible support received in 2015…. Here’s to a fabulous 2016 for everyone! This Vide-o-Greeting is for you to enjoy, to be blessed, and to share. (With special thanks to Graeme Watkins and Nathan Ro for their guest appearance….)
Read More »Joshua na die Reën bring Vir Altyd se Musiek Video
Die musiekvideo vir die liedjie VIR ALTYD, deur Joshua na die Reën, is pas hierdie naweek bekendgestel! Dit is die temalied vir die fliek met dieselfde naam wat vanaf 12 Februarie 2016 in teaters landswyd te sien sal wees. Suid Afrika se gunsteling silwer-doek paartjie, Ivan Botha en Donnalee Roberts, is weer te sien in hierdie romantiese verhaal, en as jy meer wil uitsien, kyk na die ...
Read More »Additional Date for Lionel Richie confirmed
ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG NEW JOHANNESBURG DATE ADDED Big Concerts announced that a third Johannesburg date has been added for Lionel Richie on 15th March 2016 at the Ticketpro Dome performing ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG. Tickets are now on sale from www.bigconcerts.co.za and Computicket. Presented by 947, 702, M-Net. One of the world’s best selling artists of all time, Lionel Richie has sold over 100 million albums ...
Read More »Additional Date for Chris de Burgh confirmed
Additional Johannesburg date added Big Concerts has confirmed that due to exceptional demand a fifth date has been added for Chris De Burgh in Johannesburg on Sunday 10th April 2016 as part of his Hands of Man Tour. Presented by RSG and M-Net. Another Big Concerts Experience. Chris is certainly no stranger to our shores. Big Concerts’ CEO, Attie van Wyk commented, “This is the 6th ...
Read More »Big Concerts make Big Differences
Big Concerts announced CSI Initiative for 2016 Big Concerts was moved to start a Corporate Social Initiatives Department, ‘WE CARE’, thanks to two very special ladies; Martelise Meaker and Lekiescha Padayachee. When they heard their favourite band One Direction were coming to South Africa they contacted Reach For A Dream who approached Big Concerts to see if we could arrange a meet & greet with Harry, ...
Read More »Auditions for Born to Perform 2016 open
Born to Perform is a platform created by Gemma Marinus Donnelly and Matthew Marinus to create professional opportunities in the Performing Arts Industry for young budding talented children and teens. Originally coming from the UK, Gemma has been a major player in the musical theatre industry in SA for over 8 years before opening up an elite performing arts school (Stageworx School Of Performing Arts) in 2009. Passionate about growing a ...
Read More »Strom: Keep Calm
South Africa’s newest singing sensation, Storm, has just announced his debut single ‘Keep Calm’. The dynamic 16-year-old singer has been hard at work over the past few months recording his EP, which is due out early next year, and has officially released the first taste of the upcoming record – a track called ‘Keep Calm’ At just 16 years of age, Storm has already uncovered ...
Read More »Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic
Get ready to rock away the New Year blues at Joburg Theatre QUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGIC returns to The Mandela at Joburg Theatre from January 14th to February 7th 2016. It was last performed in Joburg in 2009 to sold-out houses. The show is the theatrical creation of the very best of QUEEN live in concert, delivering the whole QUEEN experience. The show is expected to be ...
Read More »Karlien van Jaarsveld: Platinum vir My Hartjie
PLATINUM STATUS VIR KARLIEN VAN JAARSVELD In tipiese Karlien-styl, volg sy die sukses en platinum verkope wat behaal is met haar vorige twee albums op met platinum status vir haar nuwe CD, “My Hartjie.” Met twee liedjies wat ook reeds nommer 1 regoor die land behaal het, is “Woorde,”die derde treffer vanaf die album, sterk oppad om in die voetspore van “Geskeurde Jeans” en die ...
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