Presented by leading local promoter, Showtime Management, Slava’s Snowshow is a universal and timeless theatrical poetic spectacle which has unanimously enchanted and empowered the imagination of audiences and critics since 1993 in dozens of countries, hundreds of cities with multiple thousand performances resulting in millions of ecstatic spectators from all nationalities, genders, beliefs, types and ages, probably like no other show. It’s a genre of its own and remains as spontaneous and magical as the first day it was performed, systematically catapulting adults back in childhood. So, immerse yourself in a magical world of dreams and imagination, ankle-deep in snow!

The gradual transformation of the spectator during the show is one of the greatest feats Slava’s Snowshow has to offer.  Get ready to be catapulted back to your childhood as Slava’s Snowshow takes you on a uniquely spontaneous interactive and wildly entertaining journey under a snowy blanket.

A wordless show that leaves you speechless – laughter through tears – the most heart-warming show on earth – rare theatrical beauty – blissful – theatrical brilliance – an unforgettable miracle – a pure form of human kindness.  After the show ends, nobody wants to leave the theatre – the joy is remembered forever – each person sees his or her own story in the show, your own world comes to life.  The stunning not-to-be missed finale sees a letter turn into snowflakes, and the flakes turn into a snowstorm that whirls around the auditorium leaving the audience ankle-deep in snow.

This highly acclaimed international visual clown masterpiece for families, lovers and joy seekers is easily understood by all round the world.  Why not take advantage of the special discounted Terrific Tuesday ticket prices of R100, R200 or R300?

There are special discounted family packages and pensioners ticket options. T’s and C’s apply

Slava’s SnowShow

Johannesburg

  Teatro Montecasino

12 May to 31 May 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 20:00

Saturdays at 15:00 and 20:00

Sundays at 13:30 and 17:30.

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R175, R 200, R275, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

Purchases of these tickets, will count towards your R500, when entering the Montecasino Ferrari Promotion.

Book through Computicket

 Cape Town

Artscape Opera House

3 June to 14 June 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 19:30

Saturdays at 1500 and 19:30

Sundays at 14:00 and 18:00

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R100 R 150, R250, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

 Book through Computicket

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Presented by leading local promoter, Showtime Management, Slava’s Snowshow is a universal and timeless theatrical poetic spectacle which has unanimously enchanted and empowered the imagination of audiences and critics since 1993 in dozens of countries, hundreds of cities with multiple thousand performances resulting in millions of ecstatic spectators from all nationalities, genders, beliefs, types and ages, probably like no other show. It’s a genre of its own and remains as spontaneous and magical as the first day it was performed, systematically catapulting adults back in childhood. So, immerse yourself in a magical world of dreams and imagination, ankle-deep in snow!

The gradual transformation of the spectator during the show is one of the greatest feats Slava’s Snowshow has to offer.  Get ready to be catapulted back to your childhood as Slava’s Snowshow takes you on a uniquely spontaneous interactive and wildly entertaining journey under a snowy blanket.

A wordless show that leaves you speechless – laughter through tears – the most heart-warming show on earth – rare theatrical beauty – blissful – theatrical brilliance – an unforgettable miracle – a pure form of human kindness.  After the show ends, nobody wants to leave the theatre – the joy is remembered forever – each person sees his or her own story in the show, your own world comes to life.  The stunning not-to-be missed finale sees a letter turn into snowflakes, and the flakes turn into a snowstorm that whirls around the auditorium leaving the audience ankle-deep in snow.

This highly acclaimed international visual clown masterpiece for families, lovers and joy seekers is easily understood by all round the world.  Why not take advantage of the special discounted Terrific Tuesday ticket prices of R100, R200 or R300?

There are special discounted family packages and pensioners ticket options. T’s and C’s apply

Slava’s SnowShow

Johannesburg

  Teatro Montecasino

12 May to 31 May 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 20:00

Saturdays at 15:00 and 20:00

Sundays at 13:30 and 17:30.

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R175, R 200, R275, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

Purchases of these tickets, will count towards your R500, when entering the Montecasino Ferrari Promotion.

Book through Computicket

 Cape Town

Artscape Opera House

3 June to 14 June 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 19:30

Saturdays at 1500 and 19:30

Sundays at 14:00 and 18:00

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R100 R 150, R250, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

 Book through Computicket

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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 31 Jan and 8 March, you will be able to hear them all live at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre – AGAIN, as this production returns due to huge public demand!

Expect to hear all the hits, including Bridge over Troubled Water, Cecilia, The Sound of Silence, Scarborough Fair, You can call me Al, and many others.

Here’s to You is performed by a stellar all South African cast of 8 talented singers who all play musical instruments.  Under the Musical Directorship of Wessel Odendaal, the cast is led by Josh Ansley on guitar with Ashleigh Butcher on Banjo/Guitar/Ukelele, Daniel Geddes on Keyboards, Hanna So on Piano/Violin/Cello, Justin Swartz on Guitar/Vocal Percussion, Phindile Dube on Percussion and Sanli Jooste on Cello.

The show features thrillingly fresh, yet faithful re-interpretations of Simon & Garfunkel`s evergreen songs, blending nostalgia and imagination, so that generations, young and old can discover the magic of their music as if for the very first time.

Here’s To You

Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre

31 January to 8 March 2020

Wednesdays to Saturdays at 20:00

Saturdays and Sundays at 15:00.

Tickets are available from R100 through Computicket, or through the Theatre.

Purchases of these tickets, will count towards your R500, when entering the Montecasino Ferrari Promotion.

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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 31 Jan and 8 March, you will be able to hear them all live at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre – AGAIN, as this production returns due to huge public demand!

Expect to hear all the hits, including Bridge over Troubled Water, Cecilia, The Sound of Silence, Scarborough Fair, You can call me Al, and many others.

Here’s to You is performed by a stellar all South African cast of 8 talented singers who all play musical instruments.  Under the Musical Directorship of Wessel Odendaal, the cast is led by Josh Ansley on guitar with Ashleigh Butcher on Banjo/Guitar/Ukelele, Daniel Geddes on Keyboards, Hanna So on Piano/Violin/Cello, Justin Swartz on Guitar/Vocal Percussion, Phindile Dube on Percussion and Sanli Jooste on Cello.

The show features thrillingly fresh, yet faithful re-interpretations of Simon & Garfunkel`s evergreen songs, blending nostalgia and imagination, so that generations, young and old can discover the magic of their music as if for the very first time.

Here’s To You

Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre

31 January to 8 March 2020

Wednesdays to Saturdays at 20:00

Saturdays and Sundays at 15:00.

Tickets are available from R100 through Computicket, or through the Theatre.

Purchases of these tickets, will count towards your R500, when entering the Montecasino Ferrari Promotion.

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Pieter-Dirk Uys’ newest show, When in doubt say darling, sold out as it opened at the Fugard Theatre on 8 August, creating an unprecedented demand for tickets. With a growing waiting list for the current season that ends on Saturday 25 August 2018, the Fugard Theatre has now opened bookings for a return season in November 2018.

At a time when a casual greeting or embrace can be seen as racist or harassment, the advice is simple: when in doubt say ‘darling’. If you can’t remember their names, just say ‘darling’. If you get lost along the road to somewhere, simply ask for Darling. He did it, and now Pieter-Dirk Uys also lives in Darling.

In this production, Pieter-Dirk Uys sorts out 40 years of distress, disguise and disgust: from apartheid to tripartite, from amandla to Nkandla. Wigs, glasses, wagging fingers, toyi-toyis, red berets, trump cards of madness, icons and aikonas. From Bezuidenhouts, Raubenheimers and Ramaphosas to Altzheimers. Sometimes politics repeats itself, not only taking history and turning it into farce, but taking farce and turning into the fake news which is now called entertainment.

Join Pieter-Dirk Uys and many darlings on an exciting walk to the edge of the next cliff, when the end of the world seems nigh. It used to be called a sunset. Here’s a secret: the sun will also rise tomorrow, darling.

When in doubt say darling runs from 27 November 2018 to 15 December 2018 at the Fugard Studio Theatre with performances Tuesday to Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 4pm and 8pm. Booking is through the Fugard Theatre box office on 0214614554 or directly through the Fugard Theatre website on www.thefugard.com.

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2018 is Rocco’s year of the emerald!

In 2018 popular pianist Rocco de Villiers celebrates 20 years of blood, sweat, tears and survival as a piano player in South Africa. The 20^thanniversary gemstone is the emerald. As part of his celebration Rocco will be wearing green for the entire year.

In 1998 he released his first solo instrumental album, Screen Test.  14 Studio albums later, this platinum recording artist has built up a large fan base. As part of his greenest year Rocco will release a brand-new album with all original tracks. The album is fittingly titled Wees Net Jouself/Just Be Yourself. A brand-new show with the same title will play at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre from 3 -14 October. This show also marks Rocco’s tenth show and year with Pieter Toerien Productions.

Says Rocco, “After 20 years of survival and turning 50, I can and want to Just Be Myself.” Just be your self’s green colour speaks of self-acceptance, a green world, growth, a new era, love lost, love found, laughing, crying – and ultimately living and loving life, one’s job and one’s calling.

 Just Be Yourself is a show not to be missed.

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Strings of Soul From Sasolburg to Jozi.

Conceived on the magnificent stage of Sasolburg’s Etienne Rousseau Theatre, nurtured, developed and delivered in sold-out performances at Cape Town’s Theatre on the Bay, Recuerdos, is coming to Johannesburg.

This unique showcase featurs internationally acclaimed guitarist James Grace with dancers from Carli Spanish Dance Production is coming to Pieter Toerien’s Theatre at Montecasino from 26 – 30 September.

With stunning underwater photography and visuals by Ilse Moore, allow the sway of skirts transport you to the beauty and romance of Spain. Book now!

Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre

26 September – 30 September.

Wednesdays to Fridays at 20:00

Saturdays at 16:00 and 20:00

Sundays at 15:00

Tickets: R200, R150, R100

Available at the  Theatre Box Office (011) 511 1818 or Computicket.com

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Australia’s most successful theatrical export, Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs, is coming to South Africa for a strictly limited season starting in Cape Town on 22^nd August at the Grand Arena, GrandWest followed by Johannesburg on 29^th August at Montecasino.

The global dance sensation has appeared in over 330 cities, and 37 countries and 12 million people have now been dazzled by the energy and imagination of these unique performers.

Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs continues to take the world by storm and it set to tap, beat and dance its way through 2018 and 2019. Now it’s South Africa’s turn to experience the award-winning show that has been described as “Part theatre, part dance, part rock concert and part construction site!” BBC UK.

Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs features high-energy dance, theatrical performance and live music performed by a cast of six dancers and two musicians who will bring the steel works to life in a fast paced, unstoppable spectacular that is the perfect show for anyone from 8-80.

The winner of over 15 international awards including an Olivier Award (UK), an Obie Award (New York) and a Pegasus Award (Spoleto Festival in Italy), Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs is a 75-minute show combining the strength and power of workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing. Whether they are in water, upside-down or jumping through scaffolding, the “Tap Dogs” have been performing to the beat of their own drum since their world premiere at the Sydney Theatre Festival in January 1995. Success quickly followed with seasons in London, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin and many other cities. A worldwide television audience of over 3.4 billion saw 1,000 Tap Dogs performing in the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Produced by Broadway Entertainment Group, created by Oliver Award-winning choreographer Dein Perry, Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs was originally directed and designed by Nigel Triffitt, with music by Andrew Wilkie and lighting by Gavin Norris.

Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs will play at:

Cape Town

Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest

From 22^nd August 2018

Price: R215 – R360

* Up to 50% off all off-peak performances.

Johannesburg

Venue: Montecasino

From 29^th August 2018

Price: R310 – R410

* Up to 50% off all off-peak performances

Tickets available from www.bigconcerts.co.za and Computicket from 9am on Monday 26^th March 2018.

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After the sensational success of Hamlet in 2017, Pieter Toerien proudly presents Abrahamse & Meyer’s dazzling take on Macbeth, William Shakespeare’s shortest, darkest and most thrilling tragedy.

This production comes to Johannesburg hot on the heels of its European debut at the world’s largest and most prestigious International Shakespeare Festival.

Macbeth is currently being studied by Grade 12 English Additional Language as well as Grade 11 English Home Language learners.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this innovative re-imagining of one of the greatest plays ever written. The Direction, set and Lighting Design for this production of Macbeth, is done by Fred Abrahamse, with Marcel Meyer in charge of designing the costumes.

Special features includes Illusions by Matthew Baldwin and Puppet Design and Creation by Abrahamse and Meyer. The Cast consist out of Marcel Meyer, Stephen Jubber, Matthew Baldwin, Jeremy Richard, Tailyn Ramsamy and Tristan de Beer.

Macbeth

Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre

15 August 2018 to 9 September 2018

Wednesdays at 11:00 and 15:00

Thursdays at 11:00 and 15:00

Fridays at 15:00

Saturdays at 16:00 and 20:00

Sundays at 15:00

Tickets: R100, R120, R130 & R180

Theatre Box Office (011) 511 1818 or Computicket.com

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Eric Abraham presents this Fugard Theatre production of Shakespeare In Love which was a runaway success last year, playing to sold out houses and critical acclaim from reviewers and audiences alike.

Written by Lee Hall and adapted from the Academy Award-winning (1999) screenplay by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, the comedy ran for an extended sold out season at the West End’s Noel Coward Theatre in London in 2014.

Shakespeare In Love features a stellar cast of 21 actors including the return of the loveable fur-actor Bogart as Spot the Dog, who captured the hearts of all who saw the show. The play is directed by the Fugard Theatre’s resident director Greg Karvellas.

Robyn Scott recently won the Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Play for her role as Elizabeth I. The production was also nominated for Best Performance by an Ensemble, Best Lighting Design for Wolf Britz and Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Play for Darron Araujo as Henslowe.

Stepping into the role of Will Shakespeare is Daniel Mpilo Richards who has been dazzling audiences as Bernardo the leader of the Sharks in the Fugard Theatre’s West Side Story, with the return of Roxane Hayward as Viola de Lesseps and Cape Talk’s John Maytham as Fennyman.

Multiple award-winner Robyn Scott stars as Queen Elizabeth and Jason K. Ralph as Lord Wessex.  Nicholas Pauling plays Ned Allen, Sven Ruygrok in the role of Sam and Mark Elderkin as Burbage. Darron Araujo performs the role of Henslowe, Adrian Collins as Ralph, Walter van Dyk as Tilney, Pierre Malherbe as Nol, Lucy Tops as Nurse, Dean Balie as John Webster and Louis Viljoen as Mr Wabash.

Completing the ensemble are Alex Tops as Robin, Kathleen Stephens as Mistress Quickly, Rendani Mufamadi as Lambert and Rachel Mertens who returns to the Ensemble.

Set Design is by Paul Wills ,Costume Sourcing and Styling is by Birrie le Roux and Widaad Albertus with Lighting Design by Wolf Britz. Sound Design is by David Classen, with Resident Musical Director of the Fugard Theatre Charl Johan Lingenfelder. Choreography is by Kristin Wilson, with Fight Choreography by Jon Keevy.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block… the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he is in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play.

Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms and inspires him to write his greatest masterpiece.
Tickets from R150 to R350 can be booked through the Fugard Theatre box office on 021 461 4554 or through the Fugard Theatre’s website at www.thefugard.com.There is a 15% discount available for the Friends of The Fugard members.

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