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These Kinky Boots are made to kick some closed-minded butt!  by Betty Bangles   Daaaahlings! I took a trip down to Cape Town and with lots of thanks to The Fugard Theatre and Stage and Screen, I got to see Kinky Boots, and now I have something to say…. I first saw Kinky Boots two years ago on Broadway and fell in love with the ...

A Raw, yet Intense Manipulation for the love of the Stage. by Louw Mulder During the last 12 odd years, I have written ample reviews about entertaining theatre shows that effortlessly tell the story, requiring no effort from the patron to understand the subject matter. But this is certainly not the case with Peter Shaffer’s Equus, which I saw this weekend at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino ...

‘n Film wat bevestig dat dit is als ok. deur Christa Steyn Om ‘n film te maak wat geestesversteurings aanspreek is ‘n brawe ding om te doen, maar dit het akteur en aanbieder, Pietie Beyers, nie ontmoedig om sy eie ervaring van obsessief-kompulsiewe versteuring in ‘n draaiboek en film te omskep nie. Skemerson, wat dus deur ware gebeure geïnspireer is, vertel die verhaal van ‘n jong ...

Joshua na die Reën en Liani Reynolds stel albums op besondere wyse bekend. Deur Christa Steyn Op 12 April 2019 is die verhoog van die Afrikaans Hoër Seunsskool in ‘n visuele wonderwêreld omskep, toe Joshua na die Reën, oftewel Jacques de Villiers en Liani Reynolds gesamentlik hulle nuwe albums vrygestel het. Sommer met die intrapslag is die gevoel geskep dat gehoorlede ‘n besondere aand te ...

Evil incarnate in this gripping Afrikaans Drama By Jaco Lotriet South African film productions have garnered quite a few accolades in recent years on the International scene. Sink and especially Tsotsi come to mind, cementing our country’s achievements in filmmaking, not only on the local scene, but especially abroad. This wide acclaim catapulted our filmmakers into the upper ranks of producer royalty, subsequently exposing them ...

Rhythm, rhyme and rapturous laughter guaranteed during the holidays. By Jaco Lotriet With the school holidays now in full swing, one cannot wonder whether parents are dreading this break, or embracing it? While Johannesburg offers a myriad of different entertainment options for both young and old, serving as a most welcome reprieve from boredom, one entertainment option seems to be overlooked by most families: The ...

Ferry’s Fantastic Flair Wows SA Audiences! by Louw Mulder A live concert with a well-known act is an experience very seldom to be forgotten. But a concert where the artist has the ability to take you through a mosaic of memories, is customarily more memorable, mainly because of nostalgic value, making the experience priceless. This was once again done by Big Concerts bringing Bryan Ferry ...

Mark Lottering brings Athlone to Joburg in Family Fun Musical. By David Simmons Joburg Theatre is infused with bucket loads of wit and charm this March where Aunty Merle: The Musical has taken centre stage. Together with abundant local humour, local problems and some of the best one-liners on offer, audiences are in for a very special homegrown experience! Aunty Merle: The Musical is making ...

Enticing South African dramedy puts family relationships squarely in the spotlight. by Jaco Lotriet The complexities of everyday family life, through its trials and tribulations, is a relatable topic to everyone and one that happens to be beautifully depicted in this thought-provoking, quirky mix of intense character-driven drama, with a good measure of uproarious humour. From the pen of renowned award-winning producer Bianca Isaac, in ...

The History and Sounds of Cape Town create this Perfect Mosaic of Musical Theatre. by Louw Mulder The wonder, awe and art of theatre is very special to the team at Stage and screen. When I visited the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town this past December, the level of specialness was magnified in such a way, that the theatre outing in its whole became one of ...

A Sparkling and Magical Year-End Treat! By: David Simmons 2018 has been a very busy year for Joburg Ballet. They have skilfully presented audiences with world class offerings, not forgetting a company of dedicated artists each embracing their own unique talents. Each production, whether a classical representation or modern enactment, has set a very high standard for dance in this country. The level of flair ...

From Page to Stage: Matilda is the musical of the year! By: David Simmons There is a refreshing satisfaction when one leaves a theatre after a musical with children at its core. Think back to the timeless musicals you have seen not only as a child, but also more recently on our South African stages. The Sound Of Music comes to mind with unique and ...

An enchanting pre-Christmas treat! by David Simmons In the wonderful make-believe world of Ballet, stories of love, romance and friendship come to life with the powerful and somewhat eloquent energy of dance at its core. For a sparkling October showcase, the company from Joburg Ballet brings the timeless story of The Nutcracker to the Joburg Theatre’s Nelson Mandela stage. With a slick production and choreography by ...

The Vision of a New Circus comes to town! by David Simmons With just a few days into spring, things are gradually warming up at Joburg Theatre! For the next two weeks, Cirque Infernal takes to the stage and kick starts the warmer months with a fiery bang! With a proudly all-European cast, this part circus part fantasy journey brings a certain mystery and interest to ...

High-Adrenaline, Full-Voltage Tap Tour kicks off in SA! by Louw Mulder After kicking myself in 2013 for only seeing the show once, I was delighted to have learnt that Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs would return to South Africa this year, to showcase the very best in Tap at Montecasino’s Teatro as well as a limited run in Cape Town. This week, I had the privilege ...

If you’re good to Betty, Betty… still won’t be good to you! By Louw Mulder Late in 2016, we ran a story on Menopause, a successful drag show presented by the Beefcakes franchise, which is still running every Friday night at their Illovo restaurant. Now, almost two years later, with the new Burger Bar in the chain which opened in Pretoria, the Dare-to-Drag and Love-to-Love ...

Eerste Ivan Botha Film bring ‘n Aksie-Drama oor Innerlike Genesing. deur Louw Mulder Ons almal weet hoe krities ons Afrikaner mense kan wees, en as dit kom by hierdie spesifieke onderwerp, moet ek maar erken dat ek self skuldig was. Baie van ons het gedink dat die sukses van Pad na Jou Hart en Vir Altyd die norm gaan wees van ‘n Ivan Botha en Donnalee Roberts ...

Stage and Screen Joins M-Net’s Survivor in the Philippines.  by Louw Mulder Sometimes, life just decides to give back, rewarding you for all the times you were at the giving end. That is how I received the blessing that came my way earlier this year, when I was selected by M-Net to be part of the media group to travel to the Philippine Island of ...

Perry Performs in Perfect Pop Production! by Louw Mulder I am all for the underdog. More so, am I all for being proven to be wrong, especially if I get to see how wrong I can be about people, and stand amazingly surprised to have my eyes opened. When I initially heard about Katy Perry bringing her Witness The Tour production to South Africa, my ...

A World Opened Up for the Little Ones! Caroon Network may be one of the first channels that has been viewed by millions of viewers when DSTV started their digital satellite service, but now, kids in Cape Town and Johannesburg also had the chance to see some of their favourite characters live on stage, when Cartoon Network Live came to the Teatro in Montecasino. The stage is ...

A double act feature that will have you hooked by David Simmons It’s very rare we get to witness two completely different genres of dance in one very exciting and ambitious evening. Fire an Ice, a befitting name for two contrasting works, opened at the Joburg Theatre to mixed emotions. Diehard classical Ballet enthusiasts will revel in a gorgeous presentation of Act 3 of Raymonda, ...

Nuwe Fliek gebruik al die Trix om Teatergangers te laat Thys voel.  Deur Louw Mulder Daar word deesdae baie goeie dinge gesê van hoe die Afrikaanse Filmbedryf blom, deur kwaliteit, lekker-kyk films op die grootskerm te bring. Selfs die verseidenheid van genres word genoem, en net so het die nuwe rolprent van Bouwer Bosch Films en die Film Factory, Thys & Trix glad nie teleurgestel nie. ...

‘n Eg Kaapse Riller, en Niks Minder Nie! deur Louw Mulder In een van haar treffers in die 80’s, sing Carike Keuzenkamp die woorde: “Dis ‘n land van kleure en klank, dis ‘n land van oorvloed en dank, dis ‘n land waar almal na strewe… Hierdie land bied almal sy deel…” Dit is hierdie milieu van Trots Suid Afrikaans, die gevoel van patriotisme vir hierdie ...

Innovative Theatre Showcasing More than Meets the Eye by Louw Mulder Avenue Q… there’s actually so much to say about this production, currently on stage at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. It’s a puppet show, but it’s an adult play, it’s a superbly composed musical, but it is also a presentation of the fact that South African Theatre is ready to take the next steps ...

A Nostalgic, Delightful Presentation for Total Enjoyment By Louw Mulder The Teatro came alive, with the Sound of Music, when this musical opened at Montecasino last week. This run comes after what is believed to have been a hugely successful World Tour, forcing audiences onto their feet in Manila, Singapore, Macau and Colombo. Now, in Johannesburg, the stage production of the World’s most loved musical, ...

Afrikaans, met verwerkings wat jou sal laat glimlag van lekker kry. deur Louw Mulder Ten spyte van al die bewe en skeef-loop van ‘n paar drankies te veel, was daar groot partytjie gehou tydens die vrystelling van Adam se nuutste album, Bewe, wat die afgelope naweek by Weiveld, in Pretoria die lig gesien het. Om die musiek op hierdie album lewendig te ervaar, was alles ...

A seductive and theatrical feast for the eyes. By David Simmons Celebrating art in South Africa is probably one of the most rewarding pastimes a person can participate in. We not only pay homage to art in its theatrical form, but applaud and honour the bursting and at times overlooked talent our country has to offer. The latest, sumptuous offering from Joburg Ballet brings us ...

Lewensles, of Diep Verbeelding Avontuur? Deur Louw Mulder Gewoonlik, wanneer ek daarop uit is om ‘n resensie oor ‘n film te skryf, word die idees, die sinne, en selfs die woorde van die beoogde stuk al tydens die vertoning by die Premiere duidelik. Maar dan, soos in hierdie geval, word jy getekkel deur ‘n skrywersblok, asof dit veroorsaak word deur ‘n oorlaaiing van emosies en ...

An Electric and Flamboyant Jolt of Rock and Raunch! by David Simmons Gate69 together with VRT theatrical theatre have once again unravelled this very bold and gutsy story on stage and this time around it is here in Johannesburg. Introducing complex characters to an audience can be a daunting task especially when the themes presented are strong, expressive and at times brutal. However, it is ...

A richly woven story of love, friendship and the strong bond of Womanhood. By David Simmons If there was ever a greater time for women to feel empowered in the world and most importantly in South Africa, that time is now! The Color Purple, currently showing at the Joburg Theatre, couldn’t have come at a more auspicious time. Women all over the world, empowered by ...