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Runaway hit celebrates 100th show at The Fugard Theatre Having received almost twenty awards and nominations, the acclaimed production Die Reuk van Appels returns to The Fugard Studio Theatre for a limited run from 23 October 2018. Following a sensational national tour and international debut, the runaway success Die Reuk van Appels celebrates its incredible 100thperformance as part of its next Cape Town run. The multiple award-winning play ...

South-Africa’s 1st Bachelor has all the Media scooping… The secret is out! On Sunday, 7 October 2018 just after Carte Blanche, M-Net gave viewers a glimpse of the handsome hunk who will forever be known as South African reality television’s first Bachelor. The name is Lee, and Stage and Screen found this introductory video of him of two  years ago… Lee is an accomplished all-rounder. He ...

Festival De Mexico returns with a Halloween Celebration!! Looking for the best place to celebrate Halloween? Trick or Treat at Festival De Mexico’s Halloween Party on the 3rd of November at Montecasino and bring the entire family. Montecasino’s Outdoor Event Area will be blanketed in colourful décor to transform into the ultimate Trick or Treat setting for Festival De Mexico’s Halloween festivities for the family.  Get your Halloween outfit ...

From Earthlings to Martians… Season 2 of National Geographic’s Mars portrays what life could really be like once we settle on the Red Planet. The acclaimed hybrid series, Executive Produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard returns, starting Sunday, 11 November 2018, with veteran show runner Dee Johnson, at the helm. Expert ‘Big Thinkers’, including Elon Musk, Bill Nye, Ellen Stofan, Naomi Klein and Stephen Petranek, ...

10 Reasons why you can’t miss FIBO Global Fitness Africa Festival! Whether it’s about yourself, your family, a new product you are looking for, a new way to work-out or just starting out, here are 10 reasons why you cannot miss out on FIBO Global Fitness Africa Festival, presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies, taking place from 26 – 28 October 2018,at Ticketpro Dome. 1. You are going to learn ...

VR Theatrical’s new Mini-Musical comes to Johannesburg.  Stephen Sondheim, arguably the greatest living exponent of the Musical Theatre said: “Musicals aren’t written. They’re rewritten.” The Musical Theatre is the most collaborative of all the performing art forms made up of a rich tapestry of lighting and sound, costumes and special effects, music and lyrics, spoken text and choreography among various other elements. VR Theatrical commissioned ...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at math, while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When Christopher falls under suspicion for killing his neighbour’s dog, his detective work to identify the true culprit, takes him on ...

Joburg and Cape Town to host Judas Priest – SHOW CANCELLED Big Concerts confirmed that Judas Priest will be coming to South Africa for the very first time performing in Cape Town on 20th March 2019 at Grand Arena, GrandWest and 22nd March 2019 in Johannesburg at the Ticketpro Dome, presented by Jacaranda FM, Bok Radio and Channel 24 – Another Big Concerts Experience. There are few ...

The Third Testament comes to Joburg Theatre We are pleased to give away two double tickets to the Opening night of Tshepang, The Third Testament, to be held at Joburg Theatre’s Fringe Theatre on Thursday, 18 October 2018. Written and directed by Lara Foot and based on a devastating true story, the multi award-winning production Tshepang: The Third Testament comes to The Fringe at Joburg ...

Lara Foot’s multi award-winning play comes to Joburg Theatre! Written and directed by Lara Foot and based on a devastating true story, the multi award-winning production Tshepang: The Third Testament comes to The Fringe at Joburg Theatre from 16 to 28 October, starring the original cast. Drawing on a South African style of story-telling, combining striking visual imagery with magic realism, Mncedisi Shabangu reprises his ...

R&B Legends Farwell Tour to South Africa Cancelled! It is with great sadness that Big Concerts announces the cancellation of the practically sold out “Farewell South Africa, with love Randy Crawford” tour due to a medical setback of Miss Crawford. We wish her all the best with her prolonged recovery and hope that she can return to the stage in the not too distant future. Ticket ...

Ok ma’ Lekke Stupid as jy hierdie gaan mis… kykNETters kan uitsien na nog ‘n seisoen van die gewilde komediereeks Ouboet en Wors wanneer dit vanaf 8 Oktober weer op die lug is. Ouboet van Tonder en Wors Visagie is soos, wel, pap en wors of snoek en patats. Pure komedie met sy wortels stewig in Suid-Afrikaanse grond geplant. In die nuwe seisoen, wat op ...

Cape Town City Ballet revives Cinderella at Artscape Theatre Following the ground-breaking Mozart and Salieri, Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) will next present Cinderella, at the Artscape Opera House, from 5 to 21 October 2018.  The production, accompanied by the Cape Town Philharmonic at select performances, will incorporate new digital elements by design luminary Peter Cazalet, who returns to once again work alongside Veronica Paeper, a creative coup by Acting Executive ...

South African Paranormal thriller Coming to the Big Screen Supernatural thriller The Tokoloshe, directed by Jerome Pikwane and starting Petronella Tshuma, was screened at the first ever Comic Con Africa, at the Kyalami Convention Centre, which was hosted between the 14th and 16th of September. The three-day event showcased comic books, science fiction and fantasy films, as well as television and all things supernatural. The South ...

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Trevor Noah’s Talent Search on Showmax! September is turning into a great month for comedians Tsitsi Chiumya and Phil De Lange. Not only did Tsitsi win Best Newcomer and Phil the Next Level prize at this weekend’s Comics’ Choice Awards, both comedians are featured in Trevor Noah presents NationWild, a 13-part comedy showcase coming to Showmax this Heritage Day, 24 September 2018. Trevor handpicked all 13 comedians ...

Kom vier Afrikaans in die Vrystaat! Ons het 4 Dubbelkaartjies om weg te gee vir die Ek ♥ Die Vrystaat Fees in Bloemfontein. Hierdie een gaan nog beter en groter wees as van te vore, en vind op 22 September 2018 by Bains Lodge plaas.  Oudergewoonte kan feesgangers verwag om 12 van die grootste Afrikaanse kunstenaars in die land, asook interessante stalletjies, heerlike wyn en ander drankies, ...

New Funny Drama fresh from the DIFF Circuit! The all new comedy drama, Baby Mamas, is coming soon to SA Cinemas, after it featured at the Durban International Film Festival. Set in Johannesburg, Baby Mamas revolves around the daily lives, loves and drama of four professional women who are all in different stages of their own real-life baby mama drama. Sharing similar experiences, a sisterhood ...

Fox Life to showcase the Vibrancy and Extravagance of Nigerian Weddings. In a brand new show that will bring you some of the most glamorous and ostentatious weddings, Nigeria Top Wedding, hosted by British-Nigerian award-winning presenter and multimedia personality, Shedzi, will premiere on 19 September.  Said to be a million-dollar industry, with up to 1 000 guests for the most high-end and lavish weddings, the Nigerian Wedding scene ...

Long-awaited film about Desmond Tutu finally on the big screen! While it has been two decades since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission concluded, bringing to a close South Africa’s cathartic period of reckoning with its violent history of racial segregation, director Roland Joffé’s new film returns to that time to grapple with the terrible truths of apartheid and its legacy. Based on Michael Ashton’s play The Archbishop ...

The Musical of the Decade… With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 5 double tickets to Matilda.  The tickets up for grabs are for the 20:00 performance on Wednesday, 17 October 2018, at the Teatro in Montecasino. The coveted title role of Matilda will be shared by three uniquely talented young girls: Lilla Fleischmann, Kitty Harris and Morgan Santo. They are accompanied by Ryan de Villers as the gigantic holy terror, Miss ...

Sergei Prokofiev’s Imaginative retelling comes to JHB! This spring VR Theatrical conjures up the irreverent Boy, the grumpy Grandfather, the lovable Duck, the fat Cat, the chirpy Bird and the big ‘bad’ Wolf in a whirlwind stage adaptation of this timeless tale, which has introduced generations of children to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra. With a unique South African flair, this miniature ...

Christian Heath celebrates Tonight featuring Nixi. Heath, best known for his pop/rock style, explores an upbeat Latino flair with the release of Tonight – a single originally influenced by the Enrique Iglesias track Bailamos and written about 8 years ago. Released in the heart of winter to heat up the cold, Christian explains the theme behind the song as the spark between two people. Since ...

Jazz and R&B Legends Farwell Tour in SA! Big Concerts confirmed that American jazz and R&B singer Randy Crawford will be performing in South Africa as part of her Farewell Tour coming to Cape Town on 23rd October 2018 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest and Pretoria on 26th October 2018 at the Sun Arena, Time Square.  This is another Big Concerts Experience, presented by CapeTalk, ...

Back in SA, with Jesse Clegg Supporting! Big Concerts confirmed that Daughtry will be returning to South Africa performing in Cape Town on 25th October 2018 at Grand Arena, GrandWest and 27th October 2018 in Pretoria at the Sun Arena at Time Square in support of their brand new album Cage to Rattle. Daughtry will be supported by very special guest Jesse Clegg, in this ...

The Voice SA is back and you can enter NOW! Have you been blessed with the voice of an angel? Can you belt out big songs that elicit standing ovations? Can one hear a pin drop in the audience after you had hit those high notes with perfect pitch?  Then it’s your time to shine! M-Net confirmed today that The Voice South Africa will return for a third season ...

Global TV powerhouse launches exclusive channel for African audiences. “It’s a beautiful world” with Star Life – the brand-new HD lifestyle channel that is launching on DStv, GOtv and Openview on 27th of August, 2018.  Star Network has announced that the new channel, which has been created exclusively for African audiences, will be a 24/7 English language channel showcasing the very best family dramas, celebrity ...

New Big Screen Feature where Family Comes First. No matter how long it has been since you last saw your relatives, meeting up at family gatherings, especially funerals, can lead to drama and then some. This typical, and often very emotional scenario, is also the inspiration behind award-winning producer Bianca Isaac’s directorial debut, 3 Days to Go, which puts family relationships in the spotlight! The movie ...

Dalene Matthee Roman kry lewe op Film.  Die bekende roman, Toorbos, uit die pen van bekroonde skrywer, Dalene Matthee, gaan binnekort lewe kry op die silwerskerm met gesoute vervaardiger, André Scholtz, aan die stuur van dié besonderse rolprent. Hierdie romantiese drama is gebaseer op die 2003-topverkoper met dieselfde naam, wat deel uitmaak van die oorlede skrywer se arsenaal van suksesvolle bosverhale. Dit vertel die storie van Karoliena ...

Kyk Wie Is Terug… Hotel, die Afrikaanse mokumentêr, is terug! Die reeks handel oor ’n middeljarige hotelbestuurder, Ferdie Kruger, en sy kleindorpie-personeel wat spartel om dié substandaard-hotel se deure oop te hou. Hulle gaan dalk nie in die geskiedenis afgaan as die beste personeelgroep nie. Dalk ook nie as die flukste of hulpvaardigste nie. Maar dié kleindorpie-personeel van Fransenburg het om ander redes in ons harte ingekruip. ...