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Fantastiese familie-vermaak binnekort op die verhoog by die Staatsteater:                                                                               Die Suid-Afrikaanse Staatsteater en Add-Life Productions bied met trots aan Aspoestertjie,  ’n Skreeusnaakse Afrikaanse pantomime op die ...

Nat Geo brings the World back one small step for man…  Apollo: Missions to the Moon; 1 July, 21:00 The Armstrong Tapes; 8 July, 21:00 Apollo: Back to the Moon; 15 and 22 July, 21:00. Mars: Inside SpaceX; 7 July, 13:00 Expedition Mars: Spirit and Opportunity; 14 July, 20:50 Explorer: Journey to Europa; 21 July, 19:05 Challenger Disaster: The Final Mission; 21 July, 20:50 Mission ...

I am responsible for my part in the Story that is being told… by Louw Mulder Earlier this year, it was Peter Shaffer’s Equus, followed by Family Secrets, a play by Enrico Luttmann, currently on stage, that presented Joburg audiences to the talent of Cape Town based actor, Sven Ruygrok in both these productions. Hailing from Cape Town, I thought of getting to know this ...

This VR Theatrical Production, will definitely not be a Sound of Silence… Here’s to you… an opportunity to win tickets to get on this Simon & Garfunkel journey down Memory Lane, all the way to Graceland, passing the Bridge over Troubled with Water. With thanks to the Producers, we are giving away 10 double tickets to the 20:00 performance, on Thursday, 4 July 2019 at ...

Get to see Enrico Luttmann’s translated play, before it ends on June, 30th.   With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 10 Double tickets to the 20:00 Performance of Family Secrets, on Wednesday, 26 June 2019, at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. Pieter Toerien has scooped the English language premiere of Family Secrets for South Africa, starring Dorothy-Ann Gould and Sven Ruygrok, directed by ...

Deon Meyer’s Trackers to come alive on the Small Screen in Biggest African TV Colab. The television adaptation of internationally acclaimed author Deon Meyer’s crime novel Trackers marks the beginning of a new era in high-end African storytelling. Pan-African television network M-Net and two global broadcasting giants are joining forces to take this uniquely South African political thriller to the world.  First, as announced in December 2018, ...

Cameras, Lights, African Production on Netflix, ACTION!   Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has started production on its first original African series, Queen Sono, an action-packed spy thriller produced by Johannesburg-based Diprente. Pearl Thusi is to star in the title role as an unconventional spy working for an undercover South African agency devoted to protecting the people of Africa. The series will include an all-local ...

Edison vs Westinghouse on SA Big Screens! It’s hard to imagine how difficult it had to be for someone to invent all the things we now can’t live without, which is why the charged battle over rival electricity systems, fought between two brilliant visionaries, is so illuminating. Fuelled by the intense rivalry between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, The Current War tells the epic ...

Stellar Cast for Musical version at the Canal Walk Theatre. Wondering what to do with the kids on a cold wet Cape Town day these winter holidays?  Look no further than a watery adventure under the sea with an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of The Little Mermaid that will thrill the whole family in a magical musical makeover at this year’s Canal Walk ...

60 years of Madness! Mark Banks has come out of hibernation to bring you his new one man stand up show – Mark Banks On Ice! Some nights the Russian All-Star Mints will make a guest appearance. This year Mark is turning sixty and would love you to come celebrate his birthday with him in what is his favourite way to celebrate: You staring at ...

Montecasino will rock you at the Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-Along Experience For most of the world, from the first beat of a Queen song nostalgia takes hold, instinct takes over and voices start belting out the lyrics we know and love – ‘We will we will rock you’, ‘We are the champions (no time for losers)’, ‘All we hear is radio ga ga radio goo goo’… ...

The Kings of the Street welcomes you to the Neighbourhood. Post production has been completed on the new feature film Kings of Mulberry Street, written and directed by acclaimed director and producer Judy Naidoo. Set in the fictional town of Sugarhill District in the early 80s, the film was shot on location in Verulam and Tongaat in KwaZulu Natal, during the latter half of 2017. ...

Get ready for a musical adventure of a lifetime!  Jill Girard and Keith Smith are delighted to bring to life for the very first time on stage at The People’s Theatre, the popular Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR, providing children, parents and all those with a love of joy and laughter, the ideal family entertainment over the coming winter months. Be careful What you wish for, a ...

Joburg Ballet’s sleek, glittering at the Joburg Theatre in July Joburg Ballet brings a sparkle and crackle to mid-winter with four sleekly neo-classical ballets at Joburg Theatre from 5 to 14 July. In a glittering collection of works collectively entitled Unbound, the company showcases four riveting ballets, including two world premieres, which are set to ignite the stage with the sweep and surge of 21st century ballet at ...

Simon & Garfunkel gets a classy makeover with 8-piece cast. Fall in love with Simon & Garfunkel all over again in this dynamic, and uplifting musical journey through more than 20 classic hits! Everyone knows the songs of Simon & Garfunkel and between 5 and 28 July, you will be able to hear them all live at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. Expect to hear all ...

Kersfees in Julie met hope vol nuwe programme op die kykNET kanale: Alles Malan Begin Dinsdag 9 Julie 20:00. Alles Malan is ’n familiedrama wat in die Paarl buite Kaapstad afspeel. Aan die hoof van die familie staan Derik en Brenda Malan. Hulle eersgeborene, Frik, keer na agt jaar in Engeland terug om die familiebesigheid, Malan Vervoer, by sy pa oor te neem. Sy vrou, ...

Wall to wall sharks coming to National Geographic Wild this July Television’s fiercest sharks return with more teeth than ever, for the eighth annual Shark Fest this July. Packed with incredible stories from the world’s leading scientists along with wall-to-wall sharks, National Geographic Wild is your go-to channel for the most sharks per square centimetre of television. The answers to When Sharks Attack will be revealed on Saturdays, from 6 July ...

Kyk net hier hoe verander jou Afrikaanse Kyk Skedules. kykNET is opgewonde om aan te kondig dat die gewilde sepie, Getroud met Rugby, in Julie ‘n splinternuwe tydsgleuf kry. Aanhangers van dié sepie kan vanaf Maandag 1 Julie om 18:00 inskakel om uit te vind wat in die lewens van Die Stryders en hul familie en vriende gebeur. Dit is nie al goeie nuus nie. ...

World-famous ice spectacular skates into Pretoria for the first time! Get ready to enter a winter wonderland as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the most magical moments from across the Disney kingdom to Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and, for the very first time, Pretoria as Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival skates into South Africa next year. This new production in the most popular Disney on ...

A Contemporary Italian Play, is no Secret Any More.   Fresh on the heels of the much-talked about Equus, Pieter Toerien once again presents Sven Ruygrok in the Enrico Luttmann play, Family Secrets, to be staged in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Ruygrok will be staring in this production, alongside Dorothy Ann Gould, who herself does not need any introduction. It has been quite some time ...

Wonderful World Class Shows this Winter.   BBC Studios in Africa has announced, at its bi-annual Upfront event held in Johannesburg, its stellar winter season of programming across BBC Lifestyle, BBC Earth, BBC First, BBC Brit and CBeebies. Exclusive to DStv, viewers in South Africa, can look forward to a vast array of world class shows over the next six months, featuring stars such as ...

A ballet and music celebration. Dirk Badenhorst and the South African International Ballet Competition presents Christmas in July, a celebration of beautiful Christmas ballets and music. These world class performances will take place with Scenes from the Nutcracker – the snow scene – and other major ballets, celebrating Christmas will be staged with new choreographies and beautiful Christmas songs. Christmas in July is sure to ...

Bands for Bricks, vir die eerste keer ooit! Musiek wat op die regte plek sit, musiek vir die regte redes – musiek om ‘n verskil te maak. Rou, tydloos, oorspronklik en eerlik. Eens in ñ leeftyd met Anton Goosen, Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, Jan Blohm, Gian Groen, Klopjag, ddisselblom, Die Melktert Kommissie, Roan Ash, Tidal Waves, Johnathan Martin, Hemelbesem, Appel, Joe Foster en Bottomless Coffee ...

Cape Town City Ballet’s Captivating New Season. A combined celebration of modern classics and historical popular favourites, Cape Town City Ballet’s recently announced line up at the Artscape Opera House includes Amaranth from 22 June to 7 July and Sleeping Beauty from 17 to 31 August. For Sleeping Beauty, CTCB will welcome leading international guest artists Vadim Muntagirov and Sarah Lamb from The Royal Ballet, Precious Adams from the English National Ballet, Andile Ndlovu from the Washington ...

Runaway High Heel Hit Extended… For the Final Time Just two weeks into its South African premiere run, The Fugard Theatre’s production of multiple Tony-Award winning musical Kinky Boots has been extended. Bookings are now open for performances until 27 October. Presented by Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre, this is the first non-replica production of the show, and a brand new, South African original production of ...

Magic coming to Sandton this August Having captivated audiences on television and stages internationally, Mo Magic will leave you spellbound by his combination of world class magic, mystifying mentalism and family friendly comedy. This interactive season at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square in Sandton, is one of a kind experience that you can share with the whole family. Mo Magic, affable and charming, will keep you ...

Where rhythm speaks every language… From London and Paris to Las Vegas and New York STOMP makes music with brooms, matchboxes, hands and feet, poles, chairs, sinks, basketballs, newspapers and more, climaxing with the exhilarating trademark bins routine, where metal trashcans become drums and dustbin lids become combat shields. The encore engages the audience in a call and response that proves rhythm is a universal ...

Space and 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landings. Welcome to the greatest story that’s never been told. In a new, ground breaking series Professor Brian Cox is back to tell the story of the planets as never before. The Planets will bring these worlds vividly to life with Academy Award winning VFX Company Lola Post. This never seen before translation of our solar system, can ...

Casper de Vries Kry ‘n Hoedjie in this year’s Panto. Joburg Theatre and independent theatre producer Bernard Jay are delighted to begin the countdown to Panto Season, with this year’s return of Jack and the Beanstalk to The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre. Acclaimed writer, director and South Africa’s queen of pantomime Janice Honeyman will once again tell the story of poor country boy Jack, ...

I do believe in Fairies, I do, I do.. Even On Ice, Peter!! The world’s premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to South Africa with a brand-new show Peter Pan on Ice this December, as presented by Pieter Toerien. Take a journey to Neverland in this classic tale of magic and make-believe, spectacularly staged on real ice. Showcasing 23 former World, European and ...