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The Fugard Theatre brings acclaimed production of iconic musical KING KONG ‘home’ to Joburg Over half a century since the world premiere of the original production of King Kong – The Musical, Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre bring this legendary and iconic musical ‘home’ to Johannesburg. The run comes hot off the Cape Town season, which is currently playing to five star reviews, rapturous responses and sold-out houses ...

South African Talent delivers Superb Original Musical by Louw Mulder The Nelson Mandela Stage at the Joburg Theatre made history when it staged the World Premiere of Calling Me Home, presented by Shy Music. This production, 100% local, is one of the finest gems ever produced on an SA Stage. It weaves different cultures, different musical genres, into one classical masterpiece. Based on her own ...

#Marc, #Lottering Marc Lottering returns to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre with his hit-show Hashtag Lottering, which runs from 16 August to 17 September2017. Hashtag Lottering enjoyed a sell-out season around the country last year, and one of SA’s top comedians is sure to keep audiences in stitches once again. Lottering will share his hysterical views pertaining to social media, reality shows, well-groomed shop assistants, and ICU ...

The power couples of rock, pop and folk. Knowing Me, Knowing You will take you on a musical adventure of daring proportions where life’s personal experiences influenced some of our most influential power couples in the music world. Whether they stayed together or went their own way, one thing is for sure; their music has stood the test of time! This list of couples that ...

Ballet meets its Modern Match By Jaco Lotriet A lot has been said recently about collaborations and the effect it can have on the power of the final product. This theory has yet again been proven on the Mandela Stage of the Joburg Theatre when Joburg Ballet collaborated with Vuyani Dance Theatre and Moving Into Dance Mphatong to create the energetic, vibrant and commanding dance ...

Direct from Russia and for the first time in South Africa Audiences from 2 – 102 will be spellbound by the refreshing Splash! – The Water Circus on its first visit to South Africa, direct from Russia, when it will dazzle audiences at Silverstar Casino from 19 August to 17 September 2017 before a Nationwide Tour until January 2018.00 SPLASH! – The Water Circus is a circus for ...

Catch the very best of Nataniël in his spectacular new show Nataniël, talented South African muso and performer extraordinaire, will entertain fans as he celebrates three decades on stage in his latest show spectacular 30 years, 90 minutes between Thursday 24 August and Sunday 24 September 2017 at the suitably breath-taking Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace. The art and repertoire of Nataniël, need no introduction. With more than 6 000 live performances, 79 ...

Rocco de Villiers Returns to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre Following the success of the first Amazing Grace in April 2016 at Montecasino and December 2016 at Theatre on the Bay, popular pianist Rocco de Villiers is back with the sequel – Amazing Grace 2, a brand new repertoire. This concert is a follow up, not only of his previous show, but also inspired by a ...

The Caveman is back in Johannesburg in both English and Afrikaans With a reputation for beating Broadway and South African records and getting the hunter-gatherer in all South Africans laughing, it isn’t surprising that Defending the Caveman is back in Johannesburg, by popular demand and being performed in both English and Afrikaans (Die Grotman). After a five-year hiatus Tim Plewman and Hannes Muller bring a fully updated and upgraded ...

Eight Characters, Two Actors… and Irma Vep… By Louw Mulder You see the posters, two of South African Theatre giants in drag. You get convinced to go see this show, just because of VR Theatrical’s reputation. Half way through the first act, you think, “What am I watching”. At the end, when the actors take their final bow, you are saying: “I have to come ...

Mr Uys, F@k is spelt with an F not a V! by Jaco du Plessis If there is something we South African’s know how to do, it is to laugh at ourselves. We always see the funny side of this rainbow nation of ours, and one man has been a leading force behind some of the best, yet sometimes controversial laughs. Pieter-Dirk Uys stands like ...

An unforgettable story of the triumph of a positive attitude and a little girl’s feisty spirit. 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 ...

Acclaimed Jewish Play to hit Montecasino with 3 Theatre Greats. Pieter Toerien presents this play by Aaron Posner, adapted from the Chaim Potok novel, My Name is Asher Lev.  Robert Fridjhon, Louise Saint-Claire and Alan Swerdlow stars in this threesome, directed by Moira Blumenthal, and will be staged at the Pieter Toerien Studio Theatre from 26 July to 3 September 2017.00 Asher Lev is a young ...

Jozi Girl Flying SA flag in Hollywood by David Simmons The age-old question that most of us find rather difficult to answer is: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years? In the words of South Africa’s latest export, just like many young and upcoming actors, the answer would be to make it in Hollywood or Broadway. This is however not a dream ...

Gewilde Musiekblyspel maak ‘n draai in Pretoria ’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, ...

A new grooming lounge for the Man on the move. The Stage and Screen team was treated last week to a very unique event at the Hines and Harley Men’s Grooming Lounge in leafy Northern Johannesburg. This exclusive and trendy destination attracts the metro man on the lookout for something a little different, and a little more intimate. Situated in an old heritage house on ...

For the Love of Musicals… by David Simmons Theatre lovers and those whose fondness for the arts continue to strengthen, will understand the common togetherness one feels when sitting in a packed theatre. This oneness in essence is something very uncommon in these unpredictable times we live in, however the safe, bright refuge that we call The Theatre, allows us to escape, to experience and ...

An original musical premieres in Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africans can look forward to the world premiere of the new and original musical, Calling Me Home. It will have a three week run on the Mandela stage at the Joburg Theatre from 17 August 2017 until 3 September 2017. From here, it will tour internationally and open at Artscape Theatre in Cape Town in ...