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Andre Schwartz and Coenie de Villiers teamed up in a Production without Borders. Two of South Africa’s most loved entertainers join forces for the very first time to create a truly memorable musical show. The ever-popular Andre Schwartz and Coenie de Villiers have collaborated to bring us the heartfelt Grensloos. Says Coenie: “For years we’ve been threatening to produce something together and whilst we’re still ...

During Christmas, Tradition is synonym to Scrooge, and his Spirits. VR Theatrical is proud to once again present Charles Dickens’ evergreen tale of redemption, A Christmas Carol with Charlie Bouguenon as Scrooge and Amber Burnhams as Everyone Else, in this two-hander adaptation by the amazing Elizma Badenhorst, whose talents are labelled by Stage and Screen as very underrated, deserving of more acclaim. Bah, Humbug! the ...

Third installment of the National Geographic’s Series, will feature the Queen of Soul. National Geographic, with Imagine Television Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, announced the cast that will be joining previously announced Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin, in the next installment of the Emmy-winning global anthology series Genius: Aretha. Malcolm Barrett, Patrice Covington, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Sanai Victoria will star ...

Relive Your Favorite Disney Memories Alongside Mickey Mouse in 2020. Grab your Mickey Mouse ears and get ready as Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends skates into South Africa for the first time. Produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., this production will inspire families to relive their favorite Disney memories and make new ones they will treasure forever. Brought to South Africa by leading local promoter, Showtime ...

The Anticipated Return of the Nutcracker’s Winter Circus comes to Sandton City. The most magical time of the year is upon us and this Festive Season, Sandton City is proud to present the return of a wonderfully whimsical theatrical adventure with The Nutcracker’s Winter Circus.  Bigger, better and back for another spectacular season, this year’s adventure includes creative master puppetry, set to bring a host ...

Marvel Universe LIVE – In South Africa! With thanks to Showtime Management, we have a Family set of tickets to give away, to go see the superheroes live, when Marvel Universe Live comes to Pretoria. Marvel fans, assemble for this live, legendary battle to defend the universe from evil. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider-Man join forces with Doctor Strange, Master of ...

From Page to Screen, Now get the whole Book! With compliment of Fox Network Group, we are giving away three copies of the book, to enhance your War of the Worlds Experience. The acclaimed series War of the Worlds, premiered on FOX (DSTV 125), and is currently on a full Broadcast-Battle.  This contemporary reimagining of H.G. Wells’ timeless classic is produced by Urban Myth Films ...

Alan Committie returns to Jozi as a Class(y) Clown Popular South African funnyman, Alan Committie, is back at Montecasino after a long hiatus in which he did some seriously dramatic work including playing the title role in Richard III at Maynardville Open air theatre in Cape Town. But now it’s back to Comedy and another installment of examining the foibles and madness of being alive ...

I do believe in Fairies, I do, I do.. Even On Ice, Peter!! With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 10 Double tickets to The Imperial Ice Star’s Peter Pan on Ice, to be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino, on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, at 19:30. The world’s premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to South Africa with a ...

Seeking a second chance at finding love? M-Net is adding a South African version of another popular international reality dating show to its slate of top-notch local programming. In The Single Wives SA, six courageous women between the ages of 20 and 50, who have walked down the aisle and then suffered the pain of divorce or widowhood, will learn how to let go of their ...

New SA Film to be Perfect Prelude to Week of Activism It is fitting that Çut-Out Girls opens the 22nd of November, a week before sixteen days of activism for no violence against women and children. This frighteningly relevant and unsettling film follows the lives of six women that become interwoven through the dark actions of two aspiring sportsmen. It is a disquieting film that ...

New Film Lifts the Veil on SA’s Sexual Shenanigans. In the local world of blessers, wealthy, middle-aged men lavish gifts and money on young women in return for companionship and more. But what happens when it all goes wrong? Sexy new comedy Blessers, a topical and very funny look at the naughty lifestyles of Mzansi’s elite, is directed by Rea Rangaka and executive produced by ...

Contagious Theatre Stages new Production in Montecasino. Contagious Theatre has delighted audiences across the country with their sensitive, evocative depiction of the Paul Gallico classic, The Snow Goose – and now visitors to Montecasino can experience the magic of this timeless production at Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre. Gallico’s story of a lonely recluse and a young girl, and the surprising friendship that blossoms between them ...

International Tequila Festival comes to Cape Town! Put your Mexican Sombrero’s on and get your dancing shoes out for Cape Town’s first ever International Tequila Festival 2019. The event will feature 30 Tequila, Mezcal and other Agave spirits. The festival will be running over three days. It will be a rocking Mexican fiesta with food, drinks, music and masterclasses showcasing the best Global Tequila & ...

For the First time At People Theatre… The magic of one of society’s all-time favourite films Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. comes alive on stage in spectacular fashion from Monday, 28th October – Sunday 22nd December. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, ...

Critically Acclaimed Sci-Fi series to Premiere in SA on 30 October. The eagerly awaited series War of the Worlds, will premiere on FOX (DSTV 125) on Wednesday 30 October at 20:45. This contemporary reimagining of H.G. Wells’ timeless classic is produced by Urban Myth Films in partnership with CANAL+, Fox Networks Group (FNG) Europe & Africa and AGC Television. It is Fox Networks Group’s second production ...

Innovation and enlightenment with Cape Town City Ballet’s SATORI Cape Town City Ballet presents an exciting new trilogy of works with their Spring Season, Satori, which will be performed at the Artscape Opera House from 26 October to 9 November. Satori encapsulates innovation and enlightenment with three inspiring works, two of which are being newly staged alongside an original commissioned work for Cape Town City ...

Random Acts of Comedy Mark Banks has come out of hibernation to bring you his new one-man stand up show – Mark Banks On Ice! Some nights the Russian All-Star Mints will make a guest appearance. This year Mark is turning sixty and would love you to come celebrate his birthday with him in what is his favourite way to celebrate: You staring at him ...

Your Chance to win Tickets to this infamous British Piano Duo in Johannesburg.   With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we have 10 sets of tickets to give away for the Worbey & Farrel’s Rhapsody performance, on Thursday, 7 November at 8pm. In this brand-new show following sell-out tours in 2014, 2015 and 2016, the internationally acclaimed duo brings their unique touch to the world’s greatest music. ...

Brittish Piano Duet set for Limited Two Week Run at Montecasino.  Worbey and Farrell are a British piano musical comedy duo comprising of Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell – internationally acclaimed concert pianists with a wicked sense of humour. They have played with the world’s leading symphony orchestras, achieved over a million hits on YouTube, and entertained in over 150 countries around the globe with their ...

Funnyman Voss stages exciting brand-new, one-man-show. Benny Bushwhacker, aka Ben Voss, continues his successful national tour of his brand-new, one-man-show and will soon be heading to Gauteng to delight Joburg and Pretoria audiences. Benny Bushwhacker : Human Nature will be on stage at The Studio Theatre at Montecasino from Thursday, 3rd – Sunday, 20th October for a strictly limited season. Benny Bushwhacker : Human Nature ...

Joburg’s biggest Halloween celebration returns to Montecasino for the entire Family. Festival De Mexico was born out of love for Mexican food, live music and of course, tequila. Six festivals and over 24 000 attendees later, the seventh festival has welcomed its new home for Johannesburgs biggest Halloween Celebration yet again on Saturday 26th October 2019, where the celebrations are provided for the entire family. Montecasino’s ...

In Joburg, Laughing should be Mandatory!!! In a stand-up city, filled with stand-up people, 947, together with Blu Blood, are proud to announce the first annual Stand-Up Joburg comedy show – a brand new comedy experience committed to celebrating the ultimate local comedic talent in South Africa. This no-holds-barred comedy spectacular will take place on the 23rd of September at Centre Court at Emperors Palace ...

Acclaimed Italian Buanne to Record Live DVD  in South Africa. The Italian heart throb, Patrizio Buanne is known for his unique voice and energetic performances, for one night only he will be bringing his charm and amazing talent to the Sun Arena at Time Square. Having already captivated the hearts of thousands during his first few visits to the country fans are eagerly awaiting his return. Patrizio ...

A Symphonic Circus, First for Johannesburg. Journey Beyond is an extraordinary artistic collaboration between Zip Zap Circus and the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra.  After 2 immensely successful runs in Cape Town in 2017 and 2018, Journey Beyond will be performed for the first time ever at the Joburg Theatre in September, as part of Heritage month.  Journey Beyond artfully blends mesmerising choreographed circus acts with orchestral ...

Maak reg vir Fynskrif 2 in Oktober Fynskrif is terug. Die tweede seisoen tel drie maande later op met Van Wyk en Vennote wat aan ‘n draadjie hang na Hans (Chris van Niekerk) se aftrede. Lara (Tinarie van Wyk Loots) is so gefokus op nuwe kliënte werf dat sy nie die gaping raaksien wat tussen haar en Jaco (Jacques Bessenger) ontstaan het nie. Boonop sit ...

Those who know cinema, know Nouveau! Rosebank Nouveau, Cinema Nouveau’s flagship is open once more following an extensive revamp. The unique Cinema Nouveau offering now features a newly designed foyer and dining area, along with new food and drinks offerings which includes wine, coffee and cocktails – all the better to cater for its dedicated audience: those who know cinema and know Nouveau. As one ...

Back and Fresh from his recent International stint in Phantom of the Opera….  With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 5 double tickets to the 20:00 performance of Lenny, Andrew, Steve and Me on Friday, 13 September 2019 at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. Pieter Toerien presents Jonathan Roxmouth in Lenny, Andrew, Steve and Me – an evening celebrating the music and lyrics of theatre ...

Sparkling New Comedy Explores SA’s Blesser Culture on the Big Screen. Although the arrangement is nothing new, ‘blesser’ is a South African term for an older man who has multiple girlfriends he lavishes with gifts, in exchange for sex and companionship. In turn, the girlfriends post photos on social media of expensive shoes, clothes and piles of cash, tagging the pictures #blessed. That’s the subject ...

kykNET gaan saam met die Bokke Japan toe – Ja! Die Rugby Wêreldbeker skop af op 20 September en die Springbok-span, wat pas aangekondig is, vertrek binnekort Japan toe om teen die beste rugbyspanne vir die gesogte titel van wêreldkampioenne mee te ding. Daar wag egter veel meer opwinding as net die Rugby Wêreldbeker op kykers – kykNET stuur ‘n span saam Japan toe om ...