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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 ...

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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 ...

World-Renowned Television Host and Author Will Host Two Seminars in Johannesburg In response to the overwhelming demand, psychic medium John Edward has added another scheduled appearance in Johannesburg on August 5th. Edward, the former host of the internationally syndicated program Crossing Over with John Edward and eight-time New York Times bestselling author, will host a seminar at 3:00pm at The Teatro at Montecasino, in addition ...

Spectacular musical version of Peter Pan for the Canal Walk Theatre this winter. Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and the Darling children will transport theatregoers to the magical Neverland to be amazed by all its wonders during the winter holidays this year. The young, and the young at heart, will be entranced by the mysterious mermaids from Mermaid Lagoon; the beautiful Indian Princess Tiger Lilly and her ...

Classics is Groot 2017 is hier! Tydens AiG 2016 kon gehore in ‘n neutedop ‘n idee kry hoe ons nuutgevonde produksie Classics is Groot daarna uitsien en die reaksie was oorweldigend op veral die Nederlandse kinderster Amira wat harte laat smelt het, Jannie Moolman se uitvoering van Kalinka, en natuurlik Touch of Class se weergawe van Sound of Silence wat gehore staande gehad het met ...

Nog ‘n Afrikaanse Jong Man Maak Naam. Dit was die jaar 2013 en tussen al die bekendes in die rolverdeling van die gewilde musiekfilm “As jy sing,” het ‘n nuweling die oog en die oor gevang. Amper 4 jaar later en Georic Lomas het nie net ‘n getroue groep bewonderaars opgebou nie, maar na die uitreiking van sy eerste treffer, “Bazaruto,” hier teen die einde van ...

Gino Lee is back with another shoe-tapping hit single  Gino Lee is on the fast track to success. With a resume to impress, the Cape Town based singer, songwriter, producer and actor, has achieved more than most his age, but it wasn’t luck of the draw. With years of hard work and dedication, Gino’s work speaks for itself and his latest single Back To Me ...

Adrenaline Coming to South Africa Travis Pastrana, the Nitro Circus Leader and Action sports star legend from Maryland, USA . Travis is known for his many broken bones, fearlessness, for being the first Motor X Freestyle event winner for the X games at age 15, and for being the first person to land a double backflip on a motorcycle during the Best Trick Event at ...

All your Favourite Beatles Hits It is arguably true that time spent in national service has receded in the memories of many in South Africa. However, Borderline brings it back in vivid colour – the loss of home and loved ones, the indoctrination and deliberate obliteration of individuality during basic training, the fear and horrors experienced in action, and, yes, the intense camaraderie which flourished in such ...

CHANGE YOUR LIFE… ‘We are faced with challenges that want to break us every day. Maybe instead of facing the challenges, we need to break the face?’ – Brett Retired bouncer and now motivational speaker, Brett, is a man on a mission- to help you break your face- the same face that’s been stopping you from realising your full potential. Having recently returned from a ...

Not everyone you lose is a loss! Legendary South African actor, Tobie Cronjé is best known for his roles in the television series Louis Motors, Manakwalanners, Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond and Egoli. He will for the first time appear on the Market Theatre stage in the premiere of award winning playwright Retief Scholtz’s new play, Karel se Oupa. This is the second play by ...

Mystery Theatre coming to JHB and CT VR Theatrical, by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc present The Mystery of Irma Vep, in Johannesburg and Cape Town from 5 July 2017, starring Jonathan Roxmouth & Weslee Swain Lauder. Jonathan Roxmouth (Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), one of the biggest names in South African theatre, stars with the inimitable Weslee Swain Lauder (Sweeney ...

Celebrate Fathers’ Day at the Nirox Sculpture Park on the 18th of June 2017. They have the ability to silence a room with one single note, one single movement of their wrist, one single prolonged sound – they are the Guitar Giants of South Africa. acousticsNOW together with the Nirox Foundation, Caleo Wealth Management and Mini present the fourth instalment of the Guitar Giants Festival at the Nirox Sculpture Park ...

You can hear their voices on M-Net, but here are some images that made memories…

Talent Galore in this Season of The Voice South Africa The Voice South Africa provided some top class SA Talent this year.  Check out some pics…   Photos by Louw Mulder

We are delighted to be giving away tickets to The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice, compliments of Showtime Management. For Johannesburg, we have two sets of family tickets for the show on Friday, 30 June 2017 at 18:00 in the Ticketpro Dome. For Cape Town, we also have two sets of family tickets for the show on Wednesday, 19 July 2017 at 18:00 in the Grand Arena. All you ...

AMC Networks International and MultiChoice sign Exclusive deal to Launch Sundance TV in SA AMC Networks International (AMCNI) – UK announced today that it will launch SundanceTV in South Africa for the first time, on DStv channel 108. SundanceTV, which celebrates independent feature films, world cinema, documentaries as well as outstanding original drama series, will launch on 1 June exclusively to DStv Premium customers as ...

One lucky readers stand the chance to win a set of 4 tickets to go see The Smurfs Live on Stage All you have to do, is to enter the competition below, and be available on Thursday 13 July 2017. Please note: The tickets are for the times and dates mentioned above only. No tickets can be transferred, or exchanged for cash. The winner will be notified by ...

Pairs of amateur chefs to dish up drama and three-course meals in My Kitchen Rules South Africa Fancy seeing yourself on television, winning fabulous prizes in a top-notch prime time show? M-Net is inviting pairs of home cooks to showcase their flair for food and ability to turn their living space into instant restaurants. M-Net announced that it will be whipping up a local version of yet another ...

Forte Academy of Performing Arts presents another show stopper. Music Legends is a tribute show with medleys featuring some of the best hits of al time.  These song favourites, including ABBA, Queen, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, etc, have been placed together to create the most entertaining and enjoyable evening featuring the performers of #FAPA. Showing off some skilled and coached vocal ...

Energieke Jong Spelers Skitter in nuwe Silwerdoek Film Nul is Nie Niks Nie is nie net ’n bemoedigende en op ’n donker manier ’n vermaaklike nuwe rolprent oor die lewe, dood en alles tussen-in nie, maar vertel ook die storie van drie vriende in ’n dooierige dorpie – Martin oftewel “Hoender” (Jaden van der Merwe), Drikus (Pieter Louw) en Chris (Daniah de Villiers) – wat ...