This sensational show, highlighting the unforgettable hits from the legend herself, Tina Turner, now travels to the Roodepoort Theatre on the West Rand, providing ideal family entertainment for the Festive Season.

Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s which features the powerful, raspy vocals and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalist and dancers to make this the definitive tribute and a fabulous fun night out for the family.

Hear all the energetic Rock and soulful RnB hits that made Tina Turner one of the 20th century’s biggest names in music such as  Simply the Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What You Get Is What You See, Private Dancer and many more.

Caroline Borole – The Lead

The lead role of Tuner Turner is played by South African born Caroline Borole. She was handpicked by Showtime Australia director, Johnny Van Grinsven to take this powerful role to stage. For Caroline Borole, music has been a major influence in her life. The South African-born songstress credits her family for saturating her childhood with various genres and artists, many of which helped shape Caroline’s own personal musical style.

After her three years at University, Caroline ventured into the entertainment industry, landing notable roles on television shows and musical productions, including appearances in Generations, On the Couch, Under African Skies and a starring role as Effie White in the South African national production of the musical Dream Girls. Eventually, Caroline found her way of becoming a member of Showtime Australia. She began touring as a backup singer for two of the company’s largest productions, The Greatest Love of All: Whitney Houston Show & the Michael Jackson HIStory show. Discovering Showtime Australia was bringing in a new show, Tina – Simply The Best, Caroline knew it was her chance to take the spotlight.

With hours of study and repetition of the Tina – Simply The Best set list, Caroline used her bold personality and knowledge of various music genres to conquer Tina’s iconic growls, grunts and raspy vocals. As well as this, Caroline became acquainted with the highly intense dancing Turner performed on stage for her audiences. Borole explained that although a challenge at first, her passion is performing, and she will happily endure the painful workout to leave her heart on stage for the audiences of Tina: Simply The Best. 

Tina: Simply The Best is proudly brought to you by Showtime Australia in association with Roodepoort Theatre.

Show Details:

Venue:
Roodepoort Theatre
100 Christiaan De Wet Road, Florida Park, Roodepoort

Thursday 06 December at 20:00
Friday 07 December at 20:00
Saturday 08 December at 15:00 and 20:00
Sunday 09 December at 15:00
Thursday 13 December at 20:00
Friday 14 December at 20:00
Saturday 15 December at 15:00 and 20:00
Sunday 16 December at 15:00

Ticket Price: R180

Bookings: www.roodepoorttheatre.com or by calling Roodepoort Theatre’s Box Office 011 472 1374 or 011 674 1357/8.

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Drama Buzz was founded by some theatre loving families in 2009 to give children a theatre experience. The group consists of 60+ children between 10 and 18 and a few younger siblings. Annie JR is their 9th musical production since inception, and is coming to the Roodepoort theatre for seven shows only.

This year, the experienced team of actors and actresses bring the story of Annie, an extraordinary little orphan, to life. Unlike the other orphans in Miss Hannigan’s depression-era orphanage, Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will someday return to take her home. So, when Mr Warbucks, the most powerful man in America, offers to adopt her, she asks him to help her find her parents instead. Warbucks’ reward for information on Annie’s family attracts the attention of some con artists who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie to get the reward. Follow her story to its final happy conclusion for both Annie and Daddy Warbucks.

Annie JR features many of the same songs as the movie version including Easy Street, Tomorrow, NYC, and Hard Knock Life. The cast of characters are all experienced, many having been in previous Drama Buzz productions over the past 9 years.

Tickets are R85 per person, discount available on weekday morning shows @ R65 per ticket if 10 or more seats are booked together. Book all tickets online, the discount will be applied on 10+ seats on weekdays at checkout.

Join us for an enjoyable outing to the Roodepoort Theatre with its safe, off-street parking, on-site restaurant and snack bar. You won’t be disappointed!

Annie JR

Roodepoort Theatre | 100 Christiaan De Wet Road, Roodepoort, 1709

Thursday, 3rd August – 9am and 11am Friday

4th August – 10am and 7pm Saturday

5th August – 10am, 2pm and 7pm

Bookings at 011 674 11356/7/8 or www.roodepoorttheatre.com/annie-jr

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For those staying in Joburg over the December holidays and looking for ideas of how to entertain the children – there is no better way than by taking them to see The Big Bad Musical, on stage at Roodepoort Theatre from for a short season from 15 – 23 December.

The Big Bad Musical is a smart, wickedly funny and interactive musical for the youngsters as well as the young-at-heart.

It tells the story of the court case. A courtroom has never been more lively and fun. The jury, which is the audience, must decide the outcome of the biggest trial that’s ever taken place in the fairy-tale world.

The notorious Big Bad Wolf is being slapped with a class-action lawsuit by quirky storybook characters who want to get even, being Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, the Three Little Pigs and the Shepherd in charge of the Boy Who Cried Wolf.

The plaintiff’s attorney is Miss Fairy Godmother, while Mr. Wolf is represented by none other than The Wicked Witch, who was assigned the pro bono case – a clash in a trial that will be remembered forever after!

There is non-stop fun in this 60-minute musical delight, including fantastic original songs and hilarious audience participation for the children, making it an end-of-year experience not to be missed.

The Cast consist of Mandla Gaduka from Gauteng Maboneng and Generations, Isabella Jane, previously seen in Born to Perform, Comedy Central and A Night with the Stars, Philip Hanly, who has just finished his first single with his duet group called Born Free and Ziyanda Yako, with credits such as Footloose, Mulan, Dream Girls and The Coloured Museum.

Simonè Nortmann plays the Fairy Godmother and is a South African award winning actress best known for her role as Nadia Croukamp in the renowned local Afrikaans soap, 7de Laan for which she garnered a Best Newcomer Award in 2013. Other TV credentials include Jony in KykNET’s mockumentary, Hotel.

While studying, she took part in various student productions and children’s interactive theatre productions including Die Fluitspeler van Hamelin, Lunch Girls, and AWBW TV which she wrote and co-directed.

Simoné made her local film debut in 2016 in Huisgenoot’s romantic comedy, Vir die Voëls, as female lead, Irma de Klerk.  She is currently set to go into production early next year for the long-awaited Vuil Wasgoed  as Niki, love interest of male-lead, Kevin, played by Bennie Fourie.

The Big Bad Musical is a must-see for all ages that is guaranteed to be a highlight on Roodepoort’s 2016 theatre calendar. The Big Bad Musical is proudly brought to you by Stageworx Entertainment in association with Roodepoort Theatre.

The Big Bad Musical

R100 – R150 per person

Roodepoort Theatre:

100 Christiaan De Wet Road, Florida Park, Roodepoort

Thursday 15 December at 2:30pm

Friday 16 December at 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Saturday 17 December at 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Sunday 18 December at 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Friday 23 December at 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Bookings: www.roodepoorttheatre.com or by calling Roodepoort Theatre’s Box Office 011 472 1374 or City of Joburg Theatres’ Call Centre: 0861 670 670

Age Restriction: No under 4’s purely due to the comfort of other patrons

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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 Sylphides in 2015, this great classic with its evocative music by Chopin comes to Roodepoort for the first time.

The programme also includes the spectacular Grand Pas Classique, a showcase pas de deux for ballerina and partner, plus a new contemporary work by admired SA choreographer Kelsey Middleton, called She Stumbled and Fell. Ms Middleton’s Last Supper was one of the hits of the 2015 ballet season.

Booking is open on 0861 670 670, in person at the Roodepoort Theatre and online at www.roodepoorttheatre.com and www.webtickets.co.za.

Photo: Bill Zurich

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