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En, Die Wenner van Kokkedoortjie is…. Edwin Theron is die wenner van kykNET se gewilde Kokkedoortjie-werklikheidsreeks! Dié dertienjarige kinderkok van Worcester het in die finale episode van Kokkedoortjie, wat Woensdagaand uitgesaai is, teen Christi Myburgh (14) van Bloemfontein meegeding. Edwin en Christi moes ’n driegang-spyskaart vir die beoordelaars, Mari-Louis Guy en Nic van Wyk, voorberei het. Die kersie op die koek vir Edwin was sy ...

Gewilde Musiekblyspel maak ‘n draai in Pretoria ’n Opwindende nuwe Afrikaanse musiekblyspel kom in 2017 na Brooklyn teater in Pretoria, gegrond op die 1952 film van Pierre de Wet Altyd in my Drome. Met Willem Botha, Neels Clasen, Grant Towers, Michelle Botha en Tessa Denton. Kosie Smit wat die trefferkomedies Vettie Vettie, Twee vir die Prys van Een, en Dop die lig laat sien het, ...

Peter gives Wendy a house at Canal Walk By Jaco du Plessis Ask every young boy what superpower he desires and the answer you will most likely get, is to fly! We all know of a young boy who can do just that, Peter Pan. This classic, originally created by author J.M. Barrie in 1904, gets a revival from Fred Abrahamse and Marcel Meyer, just ...

Sophomore full-length album titled ‘Maps & Minutes’, is officially available online. Stanley June is excited to release fourteen brand-new tracks, including two bonus acoustic tracks. The album title refers to making the most of your time by experiencing different parts of the world and being exposed to its people and cultures. I’m genuinely proud of this album. It has been quite a big growing experience ...

A new grooming lounge for the Man on the move. The Stage and Screen team was treated last week to a very unique event at the Hines and Harley Men’s Grooming Lounge in leafy Northern Johannesburg. This exclusive and trendy destination attracts the metro man on the lookout for something a little different, and a little more intimate. Situated in an old heritage house on ...

Die Oog van die Storm sien Muller se Tweede Album. Deur Jaco Lotriet Miskien lê die vreugde van die lewe daarin om al die verskillende seisoene van die lewe te aanvaar. Om die geleenthede wat elke seisoen bied, te vier. Dit is juis hierdie tema wat deurgans op Len Muller se nuwe album na vore gebring word. Met hierdie blymoedige mantra het die onverskrokke oud-inwoner ...

For the Love of Musicals… by David Simmons Theatre lovers and those whose fondness for the arts continue to strengthen, will understand the common togetherness one feels when sitting in a packed theatre. This oneness in essence is something very uncommon in these unpredictable times we live in, however the safe, bright refuge that we call The Theatre, allows us to escape, to experience and ...

War cannot break Love… By Jaco du Plessis In a world where war and violence have become a daily feature, from the news to our social media, one has to ask if we really need to take this subject matter to the stage. My answer is a definite YES! Yes, because of a show like Cheers to Sarajevo, co-written by Aimee Mica Goldsmith and Lidija Marelic, ...

Jong Talent in Nuwe Film is nie Niks nie… deur Louw Mulder. Die afgelope paar jaar, is Afrikaanse Suid-Afrikaanse gehore vermaak met jeugflieks. Ons kyk na Agent 2000, Hollywood in my Huis, Jou Romeo, maar dit is eers nou waar ‘n tema van ‘n diep storie, die onverwagte traan van meegevoel en medelye, saamgesnoer word met die jong talent, om ‘n nuwe fase van jeugfilms in ...

#YouMustGo By Jaco du Plessis Cape Town nights are heating up this winter and the reason for being is Sné Dladla and his one man show iChameleon currently showing at the Golden Arrow Studio at the Baxter Theatre. For those of us who like to hibernate in winter and avoid the gym, you will love this new show as it leaves you feeling like you’ve ...

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Kings and Queens to set Sandton Convention Centre aLaugh. In medieval times, a jester was employed by a nobleman or monarch to entertain him and his guests.  The heavyweights of South African comedy are by no means jesters, but they certainly do entertain… Shining their comical armour and sharpening their witty swords for the night, the stellar line-up of comedy giants includes Joey Rasdien (MC), ...

Unprecedented, Edge-of-Your seat experience on Nat Geo National Geographic today announced that Emmy Award-winning television personality Phil Keoghan will join Golden Globe- and Emmy award-winning actress Jane Lynch as host of the network’s greatest-ever natural event, EARTH LIVE. Beginning Monday 10 July 2017, National Geographic will bring global viewers a night of unprecedented LIVE wildlife programming across National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD and Nat Geo MUNDO networks. The two-hour live broadcast ...

Die Hewels sorg vir ‘n Eerste in Suid Afrika met 360° video LucanTV in samewerking met Haddad Viljoen het tydens Die Heuwels Fantasties se OKAY! album bekendstelling op 5 Mei 2017 een van Suid-Afrika se eerste 360°-musiekvideo’s vervaardig.  Dié video, van die snit Gebruik My, is pas uitgereik. Volgens Pierre Greeff, hoofsanger en stigterslid van Die Heuwels Fantasties wou hulle graag iets groots doen vir die nuwe album.  “Sover ons weet is dit ...

Music with a purpose: RADA Unearthed Volume 1 available now for digital download RADA, in all their endeavours, strive to effect change. An acronym for rape, alcohol, drug and abuse, RADA aims to combat addiction and life’s cruelest atrocities by building comprehensive renewal centres worldwide. While involved in various CSI projects, the non-profit company also contributes to the arts. RADA Unearthed has launched a compilation ...

O Brandewyn, Laat my Staan…. Following the success of The Green Craft Beer Festival in Benoni, The Green Live have announced that they will be hosting their very first Brandy Fest on Saturday, 2 September 2017 at Benoni Northerns Sports Club. With 10 Brandy Distilleries to choose from, there is no better way to welcome in spring than with an ice cold Brandy and lekker music. Joining ...

Karly V captures the vulnerability of the human heart in debut single Sometimes With a knack for getting the party started, Karly V, who has been performing live on the South African circuit for over 7 years and, secretly song writing in the comfort of her home, has finally decided to release some original music. Her breathtaking debut single Sometimes makes its national debut today, and indicates a ...

Debuut sanger reik nuwe enkelsnit uit. Almarie du Preez, met haar strelende fluweelstem, het beslis geen bekendstelling nodig in musiek- of vermaakkringe nie. Dié voormalige JAM-aanbieder het oor die afgelope sewe jaar nie net naam gemaak as sangeres, liedjieskrywer, omroeper en verhoogkunstenaar nie, maar ook as aktrise, skrywer en TV-aanbieder. Haar eerste Afrikaanse enkelsnit, Jy Vir My, is pas vrygestel. Dit is ’n lekkerluister-poptreffer met betekenisvolle lirieke ...

An original musical premieres in Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africans can look forward to the world premiere of the new and original musical, Calling Me Home. It will have a three week run on the Mandela stage at the Joburg Theatre from 17 August 2017 until 3 September 2017. From here, it will tour internationally and open at Artscape Theatre in Cape Town in ...

Nik Rabinowitz presents Sne Dladla | “iChameleon” Award winning actor-comic-musician Sne Dladla possesses an irresistible charm and raw talent and will soon star in iChameleon, presented by Nik Rabinowitz and directed by Loukmaan Adams. (Also, when we say “award winning”, we mean it. Two Fleur du Caps – best supporting actor and best actor in a musical – a National Arts Festival Ovation Award, plus a certificate for placing joint third in the grade two three legged race). Dladla’s versatility is ...

The Fantastic Grifizzi Brothers has rolled into Cape Town. The Fantastic Grifizzi Brothers and their carnival of friends has opened their magical animal-free travelling circus and winter garden of delights at the Athletics Club in Fish Hoek. Designed and produced by Richard Griffin and the uber talented team that brought South Africa Madame Zingara and a string of iconic eateries and bars, this dynamic and inclusive concept showcases a unique theatrical, food and ...

New play by Ashleigh Harvey coming to Cape Town At the dawn of the Yugoslavian war, a South African photo journalist records a soon-to-be taboo love affair between a Serbian man and a Bosnian woman. A love affair that has blossomed from the bud of a childhood friendship. But can love survive war? Can friendship survive Sarajevo? Cheers to Sarajevo first premiered at the 2016 National ...

RADA Unearthed Volume 1 available now for digital download, but you can win it here… RADA, in all their endeavours, strive to effect change. An acronym for rape, alcohol, drug and abuse, RADA aims to combat addiction and life’s cruelest atrocities by building comprehensive renewal centres worldwide. Stage and Screen is giving away 3 albums to lucky readers. All you need to do, is to ...

“My Music must inspire, motivate and move people”. by Louw Mulder After previously failing to even get past the first stages of Idols SA, and having been kicked out of Boot Camp in X-Factor, this 26-year old Worship Leader from Secunda decided to enter The Voice South Africa. It must have been third time lucky, as PJ Pretorius finished 6th in the second season of ...

A tuneful peek into the inner workings of a gentle soul. By Jaco Lotriet Stepping out of one’s comfort zone to embrace a larger view of the world, can be a daunting experience. Songstress and musician Stella, did just that, by immersing herself in the world of solo artistry. Having been a member of Duis:Lig, the Ghoema and Tempo awarded gospel band, she fearlessly braved ...

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A fine Afro-fusion cuisine experience amidst warm, contemporary African themes. by Jaco Lotriet South Africans revel at the chance of treating their taste buds to a mouth-watering, value-for-money dining experience. Entrenched in our sub-culture, it is indeed a favourite pastime, whether it be with a loved one, as a family outing or simply whiling away the time in the company of good friends. The perceived ...

by David Simmons Ian and Vivienne Von MemertyWhat do we know about Synergy? For starters, it’s the new song and dance celebration between husband and wife duo Ian and Vivienne Von Memerty. However....

Betty Bangles Taking Drag to the Next Level A new reality television show aimed at changing the perception of how people view drag queens, is about to hit South Africa’s screens in the form of Betty Bangles en die Dossers, led by one of the country’s most popular drag artist, Betty Bangles. With a stroke of a lip liner, the tightening of a corset and ...

Friendship under a Magnifying glass This edgy play, written by Vianney Henry Farmer and Quntin Wils, will bie coming to the Pierneef Theatre for a once off performance this Friday, 23 June 2017.  It stars the very talented Deanre Reiners and co-writer Vianney Henry Farmer.  The play is directed and designed by Quintin Wills. PASS(ings) puts friendship under a magnifying glass, in conversion with John Donnelly’s ‘The ...