From the producers of the award-winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Rock of Ages, VR Theatrical is proud to present their latest local offering, The Dead Tinder Society. 

https://www.facebook.com/VRTheatrical/videos/380943879256657/

In a story of love, loss and sex on the N1, The Dead Tinder Society grapples with finding the poetry in the pandemonium of seeking your significant other.

Currently running at the Pieter Toerien Studio Theatre at Montecasino, this original script is set to catapult audiences into the hilarious, but oh-so-familiar head-over-heels world of online dating from the 26^th of July to the 25^th of August.

Naledi nominated and renowned theatre maker Ashleigh Harvey wields the pen in this bittersweet and moving comedy about the ‘ups and downs’ of dating in a world ruled by screens and cheesy pick-up-lines.

Meet Jody Green, a 36-year-old recently divorced mother of two.  With the help of her best friend Ray, she signs up to Tinder (the infamous mobile dating app) in an attempt to put her shattered love life back together again.

Daring to go on dates with a wide range of colourful characters, to put it politely, Jody bites off more than she can chew as she hurtles down the path of self-discovery.

The production will be directed by Lesedi Job who is no stranger to crafting original South African plays.   The production will star Sharon Spiegel-Wagner and Mpho Osei-Tutu in the leading roles.

Harvey’s witty tale of Tinder and its tendencies is honest, unforgiving and reflective of a society hell-bent on appearance and sexual desire.  And underneath all the hilarity beats a beautiful and fragile heart – a heart like yours and mine.

A must-see for all who have ever dated.

The Dead Tinder Society

Tickets from R130 can be booked at Computicket

Age restriction: PG (Contains colourful language and adult themes)

Dates:  26 July – 25 August

Venue:  Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Studio Theatre

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In light of all the rewards and acknowledgments through the Naledi Theatre awards, Stage and Screen is dedicated this article, to the memory of Francois Theron, who too soon, left us with so much more curtains to be called!

The 14^th Annual Naledi Theatre Awards were held at Johannesburg this week, with Montecasino’s Teatro hosting the event.  The ceremony will also be broadcast on kykNET and Mzanzi Magic, on August 5, 2018.

We do not want to highlight anyone, and we believe all the artists who had stepped on a stage, ensemble, lead, or somewhere with a musical instrument in a pit, together with every hand behind the scenes, are due for a Theatre award.

But the winners for the night, are:

Best Supporting Actress

Khutjo Green – Molière’s Tartuffe

Best Supporting Actor

John Lata – The Suitcase

Best Production For Children; Age 0-12

Cloud Catcher

Best Production For Young Audiences; Ages 13-17

Onderwêreld

Best Performance In A Production For Young Audiences

Jaques De Silva – Taking Flight

Best Newcomer/Breakthrough

Phillip Schnetler – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Best Costume Design

Sasha Ehlers – Molière’s Tartuffe

Best Lighting Design

Joshua Cutts – West Side Story

Best Set Design

Conor Murphy – West Side Story

Best Sound Design or Soundscape

Gladman Balintulo – Sarafina!

Best Original Score / Arrangement / Musical Adaptation

Charl-Johan Lingenfelder – King Kong: Legend of a Boxer

Best Musical Director

Charl-Johan Lingenfelder – West Side Story

Best Ensemble

Molière’s Tartuffe

Best Original Choreography For A Play, Musical / Revue

Louisa Talbot – West Side Story

Best Director Of A Musical / Revue

Jonathan Munby – King Kong: Legend of a Boxer

Best Director Of A Play

Lesedi Job – When Swallows Cry

Best Supporting / Featured Performance In A Musical / Revue: Female

Ntambo Rapatla – King Kong: Legend of a Boxer

Best Supporting / Featured Performance In A Musical / Revue: Male

Sanda Shandu – King Kong: Legend of a Boxer

Best Lead Performance In A Musical: Female

Lynelle Kenned – West Side Story

Best Lead Performance In A Musical: Male

David Dennis – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Best Lead Performance In A Play: Female

Jennifer Steyn – The Inconvenience of Wings

Best Lead Performance In A Play: Male

Andrew Buckland – The Inconvenience of Wings

Best Performance In A Solo Production: Female / Male

Gideon Lombard – Die Reuk van appels

Best New South African Script

When Swallows Cry – written by Mike van Graan

Best Production Of A Play

When Swallows Cry

Best Production Of A Musical

King Kong: Legend of a Boxer

World Impact Award

William Kentridge

Lesedi Spirit of Courage Award

Oscar von Memerty

Innovation in Theatre Award

Dorothy Ann Gould

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Sandra Prinsloo & Don Mattera

“Congratulations to Everyone who made a curtain call possible in 2017. 

Here is to standing ovations through the years to come” – Stage and Screen

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