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A Srektacular show, ideal for the winter holidays Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy-tale never told comes to life in the Broadway and West End hit Shrek The Musical which heads to Johannesburg for a limited season at Gold Reef City from 24 June to 17 July 2016. From the producers of Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret and more recently Sweeney ...

ENCHANTING FAMILY VALUE PACKAGES FROM DISNEY ON ICE Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment is an action-packed ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled Disney stories that showcase many of the beloved characters from Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Disney Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3,  along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Joining these cherished characters are the stars of Disney’s Frozen. Presented by Feld Entertainment Inc and leading local promoter, Showtime ...

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic to color-in Jozi Pieter Toerien presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical, to be staged at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino, from 29 April to 7 August 2016 Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours, this magical musical is packed full of unforgettable songs including ANY DREAM WILL DO and CLOSE EVERY DOOR TO ME. JOSEPH AND THE ...

Richard Zajdlic and Richard Crowe’s “knockout hit play” comes to Montecasino. A Cock & Bull Story is the localised reimagining of British playwrights Richard Zajdlic and Richard Crowe’s blockbuster play of the same name. At the hand of Quentin Krog, director of the film Ballade vir a Enkeling, and actor Geon Nel, the setting is transferred to contemporary suburban Cape Town. The production features Edwin van der Walt ...

Joburg Ballet returns to the Roodepoort Theatre Following Joburg Ballet’s successful debut season at the Roodepoort Theatre in 2015, the company returns to the attractively renovated venue with Ballets for Winter on 17, 18 and 19 June for four performances only. Warming up dance lovers mid-season, Ballets For Winter is a collection of three classical and contemporary works showcasing South Africa’s world class ballet company. After acclaimed performances of Les ...

Terug op die Afrikaanse verhoog weens hoë aanvraag. Twee vir die prys van een is ’n slimsnaakse, vars, uitbundige komedie met onverwagse wendings; geskryf deur die bekende Britse dramaturg Donald Churchill. Die stuk is in Afrikaans vertaal deur Wim Vorster. Twee vir die prys van een word aangebied deur Kosie House of Theatre. In die rolverdeling is Hannes Muller (Groet die grotman), Lizz Meiring (Cheaper ...

Joburg Theatre presents the ultimate Michael Jackson Experience Direct from London and exclusively at Joburg Theatre, visiting South Africa for the first time, FOREVER JACKSON is set to delight Michael Jackson fans in Joburg.  The show will run on The Mandela stage from June 1st to June 19th 2016. Artist and producer Robin Parsons pays true homage to the late great King Of Pop. Singing 100% live lead vocal, his voice replicates the ...

Interactive Musical Stage Show takes kids and families on a voyage of discovery Nickelodeon has teamed up with Life Like Touring and Blu Blood to bring Dora the Explorer and her friends to South Africa this winter.  Dora the Explorer Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure will take place at the ICC, Durban (1-3 July), Emperors Palace, Johannesburg (7-12 July), and finally dropping anchor at the Grand ...

Savanna has the apples to support SA comedy Savanna Premium Cider, an avid supporter of comedy bringing laughaholics a taste of the best medicine for the past 20 years, is a mainstay of South African stand-up and the development of new talent. Since the launch of Savanna in 1996, comedy has been part of the brand’s DNA – not just through the left-of-centre characters in ...

Chris Forrest returns to the stage with Who’s Your Daddy? He may be one of South Africa’s most sought after comedians and a whizz in the kitchen (having gained the title of Celebrity Masterchef SA in 2015) but Chris Forrest’s greatest achievement is his family… In his hilariously honest one-man show, Who’s Your Daddy?, Chris sheds some light on his experiences of becoming a father.  His number one ...

The Full Morty returns to the Jozi stage! After sold-out performances around the country and a highly successful season in Joburg last August, Mortimer Williams returns to the Jozi stage in The Full Morty at The Fringe at Joburg Theatre from Tuesday, 31 May – Sunday 5 June. Join critically acclaimed theatre actor, TV actor, madly talented vocalist and professional k*k talker Mortimer Williams as he discovers the unchartered territory which fascinates us all… the mind of the ...

AGP World Presents Vir Das in comedy act ‘Battle Of DaSexes’ Acclaimed stand-up comedian-turned-big-screen actor and Bollywood Star, Vir Das, brings the international smash-hit comedy, Battle of DaSexes, to South Africa for a two weekend run: in Johannesburg’s Montecasino on 27, 28 & 29 May and then Durban’s Playhouse on 4 & 5 June. Vir Das, who is equally comfortable working on TV, film, theatre and live-comedy, ...

World-renowned Mozart’s The Magic Flute coming to Joburg Theatre soon! Joburg Theatre, in partnership with MDN Classics, will be presenting Mozart’s The Magic Flute on the Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre, for four shows only, from Wednesday 18 May to Tuesday 24 May. Mozart´s opera, The Magic Flute, is regarded as one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Composed and premiered in Vienna, Austria, in 1791, The Magic Flute has remained the ...

Wond is `n plofbare, sielkundige riller uit die pen van bekroonde skrywer Charles J Fourie en word vanjaar by die Suidoosterfees opgevoer. Die teks was ook genomineer in die Beste Drama Teks-kategorie by die 2014 ATKV-Woordveertjies. Die Engelse verwerking, Wound is voorheen by die Grahamstown National Arts Festival (NAF) in 2014 opgevoer en is goed ontvang. Vir die Afrikaanse weergawe is Heinrich Reisenhofer die regisseur.  ...

Always and Forever – A Tribute to Luther Vandross The king of croon himself, Luther Vandross, will be celebrated by South Africa’s own “man with the velvet voice” Timothy Moloi in this non-stop nostalgia journey of musical delight. On stage, Moloi will be joined by Tia Herman, Lelo Ramasimong, Kurt Herman and Voices Unlimited Gospel Choir. After a sell-out inaugural concert in August 2015 to rave reviews from media and audience alike, The CoLab Network is ...

DRAGGING THE F-WORD BACK INTO THIRTY-SOMETHING Hot off of sold-out performances in Cape Town, the deliciously camp coming-of-age musical comedy Dragging 30 is about to liven up Johannesburg theatre goers, no matter which side of 30 they’re on. Critics have called it “fun with a capital F” and audiences in Cape Town have flocked to see it! Dragging 30 is being hailed the next best fun night out since ...

An Explosion of Colour, Energy and Culture set to mesmerise Audiences An art form 10,000 years in the making.  A spectacle that has wowed audiences across the globe.  Brilliant dancers.  Breathtaking acrobats.  Renowned musicians.  Opulent costumes. Extravagant sets.  Stunning visual effects. If the reviews from international critics are anything to go by, the South African audience is in for a treat as the festive Bollywood ...

Rocco de Villiers is back at Montecasino with Amazing Grace Inspired by the music of his latest best-selling album, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL HYMNS, popular pianist Rocco de Villiers presents a brand new show where the piano and music takes center stage. During this productions, de Villiers will showcase his variations of Abide with me, The Holy City, Amazing Grace, Ave Maria, Glory Glory Hallelujah, How Great ...

A night of elegance, magic and wonder awaits… Ma Diva Magic is a high end variety show with magic and cabaret taking centre stage at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square in Sandton from the 22nd to the 27th February 2016. Featuring award-winning entertainers, Ms Irit Noble and Olwethu Dyantyi, Ma Diva Magic will take the audience back to a time before TV ...

Pieter Toerien presents The London Shakespeare Group in celebration of a life’s work and a 400-year legacy. “O sweet Mr Shakespeare” 400 years after his death, Shakespeare is performed more and more and is loved throughout the world. He is without doubt Britain’s greatest export. Sweet Mr Shakespeare examines the reactions to him over the centuries and enacts great passages from his comedies, tragedies and ...

He’s back! Alan Committie is Back in  Love Factually – More tales from a Caveman Alan Committie – the star of the hit show DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN – has decided that after 941 performances of the record-breaking comedy, it’s time to take a fresh look at relationships in 2016… With a comic, honest and sometimes even touching examination of couples, our “Caveman” Committie will continue to explore the mad differences ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

with KB Motsilanyane and Brandon October Join the Johannesburg Big Band and two of South Africa’s finest vocal talents in a scintillating celebration of everyone’s favourite movie tunes in Johannesburg Big Band At The Movies at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City for one night only on Wednesday 25 November at 8pm. After four successful shows, this world-class 17-piece big band, directed by Adam Howard, returns to The Lyric Theatre providing a charming musical journey that celebrates MOVIES in ...