With thanks to Montecasino and VR Theatrical, we have 2 sets of tickets to give away to Rock Of Ages, Coming soon to Montecasino in Johannesburg.

Broadway’s smash hit musical is set to rock the Teatro at Montecasino for the first time in this venue, from 26 September until 20 October 2019! Nominated for five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. Featuring 28 nostalgic rock anthems including the music of Pat Benatar, Styx, Twisted Sister, Poison, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon and more, this production features a dynamic local cast as the larger than life characters and exhilarating story that turned Rock of Ages into a global phenomenon. It`s a sing-along, party show with tons of humour and a charming love story! Bookings only at Computicket.

Win one of two sets of double tickets to Rock of Ages at Montecasino’s Teatro on Sunday, 29 September at 6pm. Each prize comprises of two tickets valued at R600.

Rock of Ages Competition is now closed.  

Please Note:

1. This competition Closes on 24 September 2019.
2. Tickets are only valid for the specified dates and performance times.
3. Seat allocations are up to the discretion of the promoters.
4. Tickets may not be upgraded, or exchanged for cash, or for alternate performances.
5. The prize comprises of two tickets per prize winner.
6. No-Shows will not receive replacement tickets.
7. By entering this competition, the participant agrees to the terms and conditions.
8. Prizes does not include accommodation and / or travel to and from the event.
9. Winners will be notified by mail.
10. One Entry per Email Address will be entered into the draw.

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Broadway’s smash hit musical, Rock of Ages is set to rock Montecasino’s Teatro for the first time from Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 20 October 2019.  This jukebox musical features 28 classic rock songs from the 1980s including hits Don’t Stop Believin’, The Final Countdown, Here I Go Again and many more. As the humorous high-energy storyline unfolds, the audience takes a journey back to a colourful era while singing-a-long to rock anthems that come alive on stage. Rock of Ages is a feel-good stage production where audiences are rocking in their seats at every performance.   Tickets on sale at Montecasino.co.za and Computicket.

The extraordinary characters and roller-coaster story that turned Rock Of Ages into a global phenomenon are brought to life by a dynamic all-South Africa cast, band and production team. The star studded Rock of Ages cast features this country’s finest talent across the entertainment spectrum including musical theatre, television shows, concerts, movies and recording artists.

Vocalist, producer and WONDERboom band front man, Cito is cast as the male lead playing Stacee Jaxx with The Voice SA 2017 runner up, Josh Ansley in the role of Drew and singer, actor, director and producer Zak Hendrikz is Lonny.  Popular actor, writer and award-winning director, Neels Clasen is cast as Hertz and actor and drama lecturer, Matt Counihan plays the role of Franz. Twenty-one-year-old female lead Jessica plays Sherrie and Lois du Plessis in the role of Justice returns to South Africa after living in the USA for almost twelve years.

Returning from the highly successful CHICAGO The Musical world tour sees former West End and SA performer Craig Urbani, before he will head up the cast of The Rocky Horror Show, later this year.  Also, Natasha van der Merwe and Raquel Munn will be seen in principal roles with fellow CHICAGO cast members Alex Girard and Stefania du Toit joining Lara Kleynhans, and Chantel Stanfield to complete the female ensemble.  Thokozani Jiyane, JP Rossouw and Ryan Flynn are the male ensemble.

Produced by Montecasino in association with VR Theatrical, Rock of Ages combines the highly talented production team of Executive Producer, Jaco Van Rensburg; Director and Choreographer, Timothy Le and Musical Director, Wessel Odendaal, recently seen in the same role in Here’s to You, who leads the five-piece live band.

Nominated for five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Rock Of Ages captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. The nostalgic rock anthems include the music of Bon Jovi, Journey, Twisted Sister, Styx, Poison, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar and many other great rock bands – this musical truly is larger than life!

Rock of Ages is a rock ‘n roll romance set on the Sunset Strip in The Bourbon Room, the last epic venue where the legendary Stacee Jaxx returns to the stage and rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality – celebrating a time.

Rock of Ages is a seriously mindless, ridiculously enjoyable glamour-rock musical that is not to be missed! It’s the hilarious book by Chris D’Arienzo that drives the piece. There’s great comedy, stellar performances and great music – all the ingredients of a great night out! Get your tickets at  www.montecasino.co.za, by calling Computicket on 083 915 8000 or at www.computicket.com   Owing to adult themes, a PG13 is recommended.

Rock of Ages

Montecasino’s Teatro.

Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 20 October 2019

Show Times:

No Monday performances

Weekdays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 20h00

Weekends: Fridays, 20h00; Saturdays 15h00 & 20h00; Sundays 14h00 & 18h00

Performance:  2 hours 30 minutes including 20-minute intermission

Ticket Prices including VAT

Midweek (Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays 18h00): R150, R200, R250, R300

Weekend (Fridays & Saturdays 20h00, Saturdays 15h00 and Sundays 14h00):  R200, R250, R300, R350,

Student Discount:

One ticket per person

Only available at Computicket outlets upon presentation of valid SA ID/Student Card:

Tuesdays to Thursdays at 20h00 and Sundays, 18h00 ONLY: R160, R200, R240

Bookings:

Visit Montecasino.co.za or visit the Montecasino Box Office

Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or

visit your nearest Computicket outlets

Group Bookings (10+ Tickets)

Tuesday to Thursday at 8pm and Sunday 6pm ONLY
Computicket Corporate Bookings Department  011 340 8139 /011 340 8475

(Monday to Friday from 09h00 until 17h00) or email corporatesales@computicket.com

Important Notice:

No children under 3 years.

PG 13 years and under recommended owing to adult themes

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Die Suid-Afrikaanse Staatsteater en Add-Life Productions bied met trots aan Aspoestertjie,  ’n Skreeusnaakse Afrikaanse pantomime op die Opera-verhoog van 5 tot 28 Julie 2019. Hierdie puik produksie met skerp teks, unieke en energieke danspassies en ’n uitstekende eindproduk waarop hulle kan trots wees, het een resensie gesê.  In 2015, is hierdie produksie genomineer vir nege Naledi-toekennings, onder andere vir Beste Musiekspel.

Pragtige Karlien Van Jaarsveld skitter in die titelrol, teenoor die talentvolle akteur Zak Hendrikz as die heldhaftige Prins. Bekend vir sy uiteenlopende rolle in film, teater en op TV, speel Fezile Mpela die rol van die Verteller.

Passievolle Marlee van der Merwe, slaan die spyker op die kop met haar uitstekende vertolking van die Nare Stiefma, terwyl die vlymskerp humor van die twee Lelike Stiefsusters, Tiaan Rautenbach en Mortimer Williams, oud en jonk gaan laat skaterlag!

Met gesoute Regisseur Neels Clasen aan die stuur, beloof Aspoestertjie  om weereens ’n hoogtepunt in Afrikaanse teater te wees.

Aspoestertjie word vervaardig deur Renier en Lise-Marie Keyser, wie sedert 2007 bekendheid verwerf het vir hul keurige oorspronklike Afrikaanse musiekspele. Hulle het nie verniet ’n reputasie as baanbrekers in die Suid-Afrikaanse teaterindustrie nie; vir meer as ’n dekade skep hulle karakter-gedrewe stories met uitnemende produksie kwaliteit.

Aspoestertjie

Staatsteater, Pretoria

5 tot 28 Julie 2019

Vrydae – 19:30

Saterdae en Sondae – 11:00 en 15:00

Kaartjies vanaf R160, Beskikbaar by Webtickets, of Pick n Pay Winkels.

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by Louw Mulder

There are only a few things better in life than to leave a theatre production where you have hit the epiphany of sheer entertainment. Taking nothing away from all the other brilliant theatre productions that stunned audiences this year, but with reference to Rock of Ages, now showing at the Lyric theatre in Gold Reef City, absolute enjoyment is included in your ticket price. Not only does the music comprise of well-known anthems for young and old, the story, humor and most of all, the presentation of all these elements, are the perfect ingredients for a fun and memorable night out.

In the last few years, VR Theatrical have produced numerous productions on SA stages, succeeding in entertaining and delighting audiences nationwide. We are talking about I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change, The Mysteries of Irma Vep, and forthcoming Johannesburg attractions in 2018 such as the hugely successful Hedwig and the Angry Inch, as well as Avenue Q, in association with Kosie House of Theatre.

“We focus on a younger audience, because it is important for theatre to keep up with the times”, Executive producer, Jaco van Rensburg told Stage and Screen after the show: “And even though our productions appear to be very edgy, audiences love them because people feel welcome when seeing these shows and they associate with the type of shows we play, which doesn’t exclude anyone. And mostly because it is fun!”

This time around, in partnership with Gold Reef City, they successfully brought Rock of Ages to the stage, with acclaimed response.

I do firmly believe that the success of this production, is mostly a result of the impeccable casting selection. I don’t think that the effectiveness of this show could have been so magical if it wasn’t for the versatility of all the actors in their various roles. The Headline act for this show, Josh Ansley, played the role of Drew, who falls in love with Sherrie, played by the super talented Claire Taylor. To throw a spanner in the works, is Stacee Jaxx, as sung by Andrew Webster.  He does show off his very well-defined body, but his talent, together with that of Ansley and Taylor, lies within their rock voices, that make most of these anthems, revived hits in their own right.

I could carry on about how I enjoyed the performances of the whole cast, like the physically excellent performance of Zak Hendrikz, the vocal powerhouse Nompumelelo Mayiyane, brilliantly with her quick scene-changes, Natasha van der Merwe, and the very camp Schoeman Smit, but I have to highlight two performances that stood out for me on the night. First was Neels Clasen, who is not a new face in a VR Theatrical production. In the role of German developer, Hertz, Classen’s versatility and expertise in accents and impersonations, added to the authenticity of his character.

Acting on opposite sides of the story, was club owner Dennis, played by Craig Urbani, who for me was undoubtedly the standout performance of the night. He fitted his character like a glove, and the noticeable effort he put into the portrayal of his role, was hysterical to watch. I personally, after seeing him recently in Saturday Night Fever and West Side Story, haven’t enjoyed Urbani’s talent as much as in Rock Of Ages… By no means do I suggest that his other roles were off par.

Louis and Nadine Minnaar were responsible for the Scenic Design. I was so impressed with many of the set elements, which in its over-the-top approach, was very effective. The impressive lightning design by Oliver Hauser set the scene for a true rock style musical. At times I felt as if though I was more rockstar groupie, than civilized theatre patron! Some scene changes were illustrated with various illuminating combinations, which made the flow of the storyline effortless to follow.   More than once, I caught myself enjoying various scenes so much, and laughing out so loud, I neglected to hear the many beautiful harmonies relating to those scenes. This, in my opinion, is reason enough to admit that seeing Rock Of Ages only once, is just not enough.

Adding to the constantly moving sets, were the choreography of Weslee Lauder, to complete the full picture. Lauder, brilliant on and off the stage, added to the je ne sais quoi of the show. It takes a certain type of character to make two 80’s rocker fellows fall in love, and at the same time, have the audience accepting everything happening on stage, reeling with laughter. Lauder was exactly the man for the Job.

The music was executed with distinction under the directorship of Wessel Odendaal. I am sure that each rock hit of that era featuring in this show, brought at least one or two memories to every audience member, irrespective of age. With the music of the 80’s being very diverse and quintessentially popular, Odendaal had the enormous task of directing the music in such a way, that the expectations of all 80’s music lovers would be met.  Odendaal, after the show, acknowledged that he is very thankful to have worked with such talented musicians as those appearing in Rock of Ages. Audiences should not expect replicas and cover versions of the original hits featuring in this musical, but can be sure to be entertained with fitting renditions of these songs, as part of a stand-alone musical production. Putting all these elements together, is Director Elizma Badenhorst, whose resume speaks for itself…

Rock of Ages has a rating of PG16, but van Rensburg said that the final call will ultimately be those of the youngster’s parents. From club scenes to public toilet scenes, from protests to the Final Countdown, there is something for every type of theatre goer in Rock of Ages, to make you remember and appreciate the music and energetic days of the 80’s. Rock of Ages will run until Sunday, 10 December 2017. For more information, especially on Group and Corporate Discount offers, please visit: http://www.stageandscreen.co.za/rock-of-ages/

Experience Rock of Ages in Pictures, with compliments of Gold Reef City.

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’n Opwindende nuwe Afrikaanse musiekblyspel kom in 2017 na Brooklyn teater in Pretoria, gegrond op die 1952 film van Pierre de Wet Altyd in my Drome. Met Willem Botha, Neels Clasen, Grant Towers, Michelle Botha en Tessa Denton.

Kosie Smit wat die trefferkomedies Vettie Vettie, Twee vir die Prys van Een, en Dop die lig laat sien het, so ook die 5 maande Afrikaanse teaterseisoen in 2016 by Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Studio teater aangebied het, waar Altyd in my Drome sy debuut gemaak het met ‘n 7 weke speelvak, bring hy in samewerking met die Brooklyn teater hierdie nuwe musiekblyspel terug in 2017.

´n Sukkelende komponis, sy vriend, ´n mooi sangeres en ´n kwaai agent wat op vars musiek vir ´n blyspel aandring, is die spil waarom alles draai. Intussen probeer Klaasvakie sy lyf Kupido hou. Siedaar! Die resep vir ´n musiekspel vol kinkels, liefde en komedie.

´n Toergeselskap wat nie op dreef kan kom nie, moet nuwe liedjies kry vir ´n opvoering, maar begeestering ontbreek totdat Ben (Willem Botha) smoorverlief raak op ´n sangeres nadat Klaasvakie (Michelle Botha) hom met ´n Kupido-pyl (Tessa Denton) tref. Snags droom Ben van haar – alles in operette-styl – en verklaar hardop al singende sy liefde.

Fanie (Grant Towers), sy vennoot, buit die kans uit en neem skelm elke liedjie op. Die agent (Neels Clasen) is in sy noppies met die nuutskeppings en por Fanie aan om Ben aan die droom te hou. Die gevolg is dat Fanie nie meer slaap nie en hy Ben op alle maniere aan die droom moet hou. Boonop moet hy die drome volgens tema aanhelp.

Uiteindelik kort net die slotlied, uiteraard ´n liefdeslied , maar Ben het ophou droom. Wat nou? Klaasvakie (nog steeds met Kupido se boog) kom tot hul redding, maar tref Fanie en die bordjies word verhang…

Met bekende liedere soos Hasie Hoekom is jou stert so kort, Tog te Wonderlik is die Liefde, Komandolied, Altyd in my Drome en vele meer. Die produksie is in die begin van 2017 benoem vir 6 Naledi Toekennings en verower twee Naledi’s vir Beste regie van ‘n musiekblyspel (Neels Clasen) en Beste verwerking/ nuwe komposisie (Dawid Boverhoff)

Die produksie is op die planke vir slegs twee weke by die Brooklyn Teater in Pretoria vanaf 5-17 September 2017.

Oorspronklik geskep deur Pierre de Wet en verwerk vir die verhoog deur Neels Clasen en Dawid Boverhoff.

Regisseur: Neels Clasen

Musiek Regisseur: Dawid Boverhoff

Vervaardiger: Kosie Smit

Kostuums: Madelaine Lötter

Lekker lag en saamsing vermaak vir die hele gesin.

Datum: 5 – 17 September 2017

Kaartjies by www.brooklyntheatre.co.za of 012 460 6033

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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 the talented young playwright. It follows his tremendously successful Dop which premiered last year at the Montecasino Theatre.

Along with Tobie Cronjé, Karel se Oupa, stars Esmeralda Bihl, Neels Clasen, Ruben Lombard and Ian Roelofs. The enigmatic production is directed by André Ondendaal.

Karel se Oupa will take audiences through a journey of grief, love and family bonds tested to its fullest as the audience encounters three generations of men all named Karel. In this compelling drama Tobie Cronjé is a grandfather whose role will tug at the heart-strings of the audience as the family drama unfolds.

“We are celebrating Retief as a new voice and we are also marveling that we have Tobiè Cronje for the first time at the Market Theatre,” says an excited James Ngcobo, the Artistic Director of the Market Theatre.

“This is yet again a continuum of our commitment to find new plays and emerging voices. Retief is making a mark as a playwright. He excites us a lot. The Market Theatre wants to celebrate the rise of this brave playwright”, he added.

Karel se Oupa, a riveting Afrikaans production premiering at the Market Theatre and presented in association with Kosie Smit, can be seen from Wednesday 14 June to Sunday 2 July 2017. The season is supported by the Market Theatre’s commitment broaden the diversity of audiences and languages in which productions are presented at the iconic institution.

There couldn’t be a better way to achieve this goal than by premiering Karel se Oupa featuring celebrated actor Tobiè Cronje in a riveting work by directed by André Odendaal who already has built a strong following with his previous productions at the Market Theatre.

The show will run at the Market Theatre from 9 June to 2 July, at the Barney Simon.

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After much anticipation, the Naledi Theatre Awards is proud to announce the nominees for productions staged during 2016.

The Nominations Reveal was hosted by the Market Theatre and took place on 27 March at the Mannie Manim Theatre amidst great excitement from the theatre industry’s key players.

BEST THEATRE SET DESIGN

Greg King – Suddenly the Storm

Karabo Legoabe – Waiting for Jack

Kayli Elit Smith – Cheers to Sarajevo

Sarah Roberts – iLembe

Saul Radomsky – Bad Jews

Sylvaine Strike – DOP

Wilhelm Disbergen – AS

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Jade Bowers (assisted by Camille Behrens) – Scorched

Floris Louw – Mannequin

Greg King and Shanti Naidoo – Shrek The Musical

Niall Griffin – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Onthatile Matshidiso – Egoli

Sarah Roberts – iLembe

Thando Lobese – TAU

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN

Gareth Hewitt Williams – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Hlomohang Mothetho – TAU

Mandla Mtshali – A Raisin in the Sun

Nomvula Molepo – Egoli

Oliver Hauser – Scorched

Thapelo Mokgosi – 6 Characters in Search of an Author

Wesley France – Suddenly the Storm

BEST SOUND DESIGN

Disney Nonyane – 6 Characters in Search of an Author

Emily Adams – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Gladman Balintulo – iLembe

Lee Brune – Shrek The Musical

Mark Malherbe – Annie

Mark Malherbe – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Richard Smith – Sneeuwitjie

BEST CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION (Supported by ASSITEJ SA) (0 – 12)

Disney’s Peter Pan – People’s Theatre.

Disney’s Junior Aladdin – People’s Theatre.

Khokho’s Treasure – The National Children’s Theatre.

Library Lion – The National Children’s Theatre.

Mr Popper’s Penguins – The National Children’s Theatre.

Ntombi Dreams Big – Alt Eye Productions, Redhill Festival and PopArt

Seussical JNR – People’s Theatre.

BEST PRODUCTION FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (Supported by ASSITEJ SA) (13 – 17)

Hoopvol – Pit Productions.

Just Antigone – The Movement.

My Japan – Andre Stolz,

Narrative Dreams – Seeds of Water

Shakespeare’s Coriolanus – National Children’s Theatre in ass with Renos Spanoudes

Woza Albert – Market theatre

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CHILDRENS’ THEATRE PRODUCTION (Supported by ASSITEJ SA)

Gamelihle Bovana – Library Lion

Jovan Muthray – Just Antigone

Mathabo Tlali – Ntombi Dreams Big

Nyakallo Motloung – Just Antigone

Thapelo Sebogodi – Shakespeare’s Coriolanus

Veronique Mensah – Library Lion

Palesa Makhalima – Seussical Jnr

BEST NEWCOMER / BREAKTHROUGH

Aubrey Mogali – Narrative Dreams

Dean-John Smith – A Cock and Bull Story

Edwin van der Walt – A Cock and Bull Story

Daniel Richards – Pay Back The Curry!

Ezbie Sebatsa Moilwa – The Dying Screams of the Moon

Phillru van Achterbergh – Porselein

Wilhelm van der Walt – DOP

BEST ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY

Duane Alexander – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Janine Bennewith – Shrek The Musical

Lennox Sibisi – Umshado – A Marriage of Heritage

Nhlanhla Mahlangu – TAU

Sonia Thandazile Radebe – Sophiatown & Nhlanhla Mahlangu

Weslee Swain Lauder – Saturday Night Fever

Oscar Buthelezi – iLembe

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE / ARRANGEMENT / ADAPTATION

Charl-Johan Lingenfelder – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Dawid Boverhoff – Altyd In My Drome

Eddie Mathiba – Umshado – A Marriage of Heritage

Heidi Edeling & Francois Steyn – Sneeuwitjie

Neo Muyanga – Turned Away and She Was Gone

Warrick Sony & Brendan Jury – Ubu and the Truth Commission

BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Arthur Molepo – Sophiatown

Bryan Schimmel – Annie

Dawid Boverhoff – Altyd In My Drome

Heidi Edeling – Sneeuwitjie

Louis Zurnamer – Singin’ In The Rain

Rowan Bakker – Shrek The Musical

Wessel Odendaal – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

BEST ENSEMBLE

Egoli

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Sophiatown

Sherlock Holmes

6 Characters in Search of an Author

TAU

Tease!

BEST CUTTING EDGE

AS

I See You

I Turned Away   and She Was Gone

Les Cenci: A play about Artaud

Porselein

TAU

The Year of the Bicycle

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY

Ameera Patel – Scorched

Ashley Carine de Lange – Bad Jews

Barileng Malebye – Sophiatown

Lesedi Job – A Raisin in the Sun

Renate Stuurman – Suddenly the Storm

Tholani ‘Khoni’ Miya – iLembe

Toni Morkel – Tobacco and the Harmful Effects Thereof

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY

Alesandro Mendes – iLembe

Brandon Auret – The President’s Man

Craig Jackson – Sherlock Holmes

Katlego Letsholonyana – Egoli

Oli Booth – Bad Jews

Tiaan Slabbert – Porselein

Wilhelm van der Walt – DOP

BEST DIRECTOR OF A PLAY

Jade Bowers – Scorched

John Kani – The Dying Screams of the Moon

Lara Bye – Oskar en die Pienk Tannie

Marthinus Basson – A Cock and Bull Story

Sibusisi Mamba – 6 Characters in Search of an Author

Sylvaine Strike – DOP

Thabiso T. Rammala – TAU

BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL/REVUE

Elizma Badenhorst – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Nataniël – Mannequin

Neels Clasen – Altyd In My Drome

Paul Warwick Griffin – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Steven Stead – Shrek The Musical

Weslee Swain Lauder – Sneeuwitjie

BEST SUPPORTING/FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL/REVUE: FEMALE

Delray Halgryn – Annie

Kiruna-Lind Devar – Saturday Night Fever

LJ Nielson – Saturday Night Fever

Taryn-Lee Hudson – Singing In The Rain

Taryn Sudding – Annie

Tessa Denton – Altyd In My Drome

BEST SUPPORTING/FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL/REVUE: MALE

Bongi Mthombeni – Saturday Night Fever

Jacobus van Heerden – Shrek The Musical

Jonathan Roxmouth – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Rory Booth – Shrek The Musical

Stephen Jubber – Annie

Steven van Wyk – Singin’ In The Rain

BEST LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL/REVUE: FEMALE

Angela Kilian – Sneeuwitjie

Bethany Dickson – Singin’ In The Rain

Charon Williams Ros – Annie

Jessica Sole – Shrek The Musical

Kate Normington – Robin Hood and the Babes in the wood

Lilla Fleischmann – Annie

BEST LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL/REVUE: MALE

Earl Gregory – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Graham Hopkins – Robin Hood and the Babes in the wood

Grant Almirall – Singin’ In The Rain

Lyle Buxton – Shrek The Musical

Neels Clasen – Annie

Willem Botha – Altyd In My Drome

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY: FEMALE

Busisiwe Busi Zofuka – Ubu and the Truth Commission

Busisiwe Nyundu – iLembe

Charmaine Weir-Smith – Suddenly the Storm

Ilse Klink – Scorched

Masasa Lindiwe Mbangeni – The Dying Screams of the Moon

Sandra Prinsloo – Oskar en die Pienk Tannie

Tinarie van Wyk Loots – Plant vir my ‘n Boom André

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY: MALE

André Odendaal – DOP

Andrew Buckland – Tobacco and the Harmful Effects Thereof

Andries Babalo Mbali – iLembe

Desmond Dube – I See You

Lunga Radebe – I See You

Motlatsi Mafatshe – Mooi Street Moves

Mpho Osei-Tutu – Scorched

BEST NEW SOUTH AFRICAN SCRIPT

DOP – Written by Retief Scholtz

I See You – Written by Mongiwekhaya Mthombeni

iLembe – Written by Small Ndaba & Phyllis Klotz

Pay Back The Curry! – Written by Mike van Graan

Sherlock Holmes – Written by Robert Fridjhon & Bronwyn Gottwald

Suddenly the Storm – Paul Slabolepszy,

TAU – Written by Thabiso T. Rammala.

BEST PRODUCTION OF A PLAY

Bad Jews

I See You

Scorched

6 Characters in Search of an Author

Suddenly the Storm

A Raisin’ in the Sun

Ubu and the Truth Commission

BEST PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL

Altyd In My Drome

Annie

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Shrek The Musical

Singin’ In The Rain

Umshado – A Marriage of Heritage

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deur Louw Mulder

Ek kan die films op my een hand tel waarin ek skelm-sklem ‘n traan of drie moes af vee weens die boeiende greep wat die storielyn op my gehad het. My Father’s War, is beslis die eerste Suid Afrikaanse rolprent in hierdie kategorie. Nie net is dit ‘n storie vol-op drama, intrige en oorlogstonele nie, maar dit is die storie van ‘n wonderbaarlike versoening tussen pa en seun, wie se boodskap tot kaal op die been sny.

Baie elemente dra by om ‘n rolprent so effektief soos die een te maak. Nie net is mens weer opnuut trots op die kaliber van rolprente wat deur Suid Afrikaanse flmmakers vervaardig word nie, maar die boodskap laat jou ten einde met baie om oor te dink. Die boodskap vir my persoonlik, is hoe baie ons as mens mense beoordeel, en onself toelaat om ander mense te behandel, als gebasseer op oningeligte idees en verwronge persepsies van die waarheid. Die tema van My Father’s War spreek boekdele: ‘Die waarheid sal jou vry maak’.

Dap Smit is ‘n jong man wat alleen deur sy ma, Carina Smit groot gemaak word. Hierdie enkel-ouer opbrengs, asook sekere waarhede wat van Dap weerhou is om hom van onnodige seer te beskerm, veroorsaak dat Dap die verkeerde beeld van sy pa het, en hom daarvoor verwyt. As gevolg van ‘n rebelse neiging, wat met die invloed van drank bydra dat Dap besig is om sy lewe te vernietig, blyk daar geen kans op versoening tussen Dawid Smit, Dap se pa, en sy seun nie. Die storie boei juis vroeg in die film, juis dat die Dawid se grootste begeerte.

As gevolg van ‘n gebed waar Dawid die Here vra om te help, en op ‘n manier Dap se hart te verander, begin Dap ‘n reeks drome droom wat hom saam met sy pa in die middel van die grensoorlog van 1983 plaas. In hierdie realistiese en werklike droomwêreld, begin Dap se hart draai, deur te sien hoe verkeerd hy al die jare was in sy denkwyses, wat sy verhouding met sy pa verwoes het. Deur die waarheid te omhels, en homself toe te laat om genees te word van die bitter en rou verwyte teenoor sy pa, vorm die storie van vergifnis en versoening.

Die vertel van die storie was van uitstaande gehalte, en krediet moet gaan aan Craig Gardiner wie vir die skryf en regie van My Father’s War verantwoordelik was. Die gebruik van verskillende stories binne-die hoof storie, word effektief, en met ‘n grypslag vervolmaak. Die vervaardigers verduidelik self dat die oorlogstonele eerder mikrokosms van ware gebeure is wat met fiksie versoen word om karakters te onthul, of om die storielyn aan te vul.

Behalwe die hoë-klas vervaardiging van die oorlogstonele, was daar ook vir Gardner die taak om die emosionele en grypende deel van die film te vertolk. Die stilte in die teater, daardie oomblik wat jy wag vir die akteurs om iets te sê wanneer jy net ander kykers se asemhaling hoor, getuig vansigself van die sukses in hierdie area. Hierdie film sal jou laat peins oor jou eie situasies, en op ‘n manier jou self daartoe dryf om verhoudinge in jou eie lewe te versoen.

Ek dink net dat die spelers en akteurs in My Father’s War, die mees uitstekende keuse was om hierdie storie oor te dra. Die ondersteunende spelers was briljant in elke uiteenlopende karakter wat bygedra het tot die verhaal. Edwin van der Walt, wat ‘n puik vertoning lewer, wissel tussen die rebelse aksies van ‘n tiener, en ‘n seun wie se hart aan die werk is om emosioneel tot die spel te kom.  Beter as dit sal ‘n mens selde kry, en as jong akteur, is daar nog baie in stoor vir hom.

Stian Bam en Erica Wessels speel Dap se pa en ma, en dien as uitstekende ondersteunende spel vir van der Walt se karakter. Dit sluit in tonele van erge agressie, tot die traan-trekkende tonele waar die emosionele aspek selfs die musiek stil laat klink.

Ander spelers in hierdie uitstekende film sluit in Fumani Shilubana, Nastassja Jooste, Jai’ Prakash Sewram, Johan Baird, Neels Clasen, Kew Khauoe, Richard Lukunku, Duane Behrens, Alan Glauber, Nat Ramabulana, David Dukas, Francois Jacobs, David Rees, Eddie de Jager, Damon Berry, Meren Reddy, Vian Singleton and Nobuhle Mahlasela.

Deur die feit dat hierdie rolprent my nie ‘n oomblik toegelaat het om my gedagtes te laat dwaal nie, en die grypende verhaal my soos ‘n vakuum in getrek het vir die tydsduur van die hele film, stel ek voor jy beleef hierdie baanbreker Suid Afrikaans film vir jouself.

Dit begin rol 5 Augustus in fliek teaters landswyd.

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’n Komedie met baie draaie en swaaie…

Dis amper tyd vir ’n lekker volwasse komedie, met baie kinkels…

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.

In die rolverdeling is Hannes Muller (Groet die grotman), Lizz Meiring (Cheaper than Roses, Molly en Wors) en Michelle Botha (Getroud met rugby).

Die regisseur is Neels Clasen (Binnelanders, Belade vir ’n banggat).

In dié stuk ontmoet die gehoor vir Walter (Hannes Muller) wat as verwer by ’n deftige huis opdaag om die studeerkamer van ’n belangrike sakeman te verf. Walter is eintlik ’n sukkelende, maar besonder ambisieuse akteur wat die pot aan die kook hou met sy verfwerk.

Mercia (Lizz Meiring) is die sakeman se pretensieuse en hoogheilige vrou wat haar in ’n penarie bevind wanneer Janie (Michelle Botha), haar skelm minnaar se vurige vrou, opdaag en dreig om hul affair oop te vlek. Janie dreig om Mercia se man te vertel van sy vrou se agterbakse verhouding. Mercia sal egter alles doen om te verhoed dat die saak op die lappe kom.

Walter word natuurlik betrek – met skreeusnaakse en verrassende gevolge. Jy kan uitsien na ’n lekker lag komedie, uit die mond van gesoute akteurs.

Twee vir die prys van een is te sien van 10 Junie tot 12 Julie in Pieter Toerien se Montecasino-teater in Fourways en van 15 Julie tot 26 Julie by Pieter Toerien se Theatre on the Bay in Kaapstad.

Kaartjies kos van R130 tot R165 en is beskikbaar by Computicket.

Twee vir die prys van een is ’n trotse Kosie House of Theatre produksie.

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