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Matilda is coming to Enchant Joburg and Cape Town. Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical will begin its run from 17 October 2018 at the TEATRO at Montecasino before moving to Cape Town. This Royal Shakespeare Company production a proud collaboration between Pieter Toerien’s Production, and GWB Entertainment. Pieter Toerien and GWB Entertainment are delighted to announce the casting of the eagerly anticipated Matilda, The Musical. The ...

New Piano Play by Rocco de Villiers 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 20thanniversary 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 ...

High-Adrenaline, Full-Voltage Tap Tour kicks off in SA! by Louw Mulder After kicking myself in 2013 for only seeing the show once, I was delighted to have learnt that Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs would return to South Africa this year, to showcase the very best in Tap at Montecasino’s Teatro as well as a limited run in Cape Town. This week, I had the privilege ...

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 ...

Experience the Stars of Tomorrow on the Stage Today. Building on the success of their sell-out concerts in 2015 and 2016 and celebrating their 4th year, Born To Perform Worldwide now brings Jozi audiences their dynamic new production Shine! Having seen the first Born To Perform Gala Concerts and recognizing the potential and vision of Gemma and Matthew Marinus, Maestro Extraordinaire Bryan Schimmel has joined forces with them as co-creator and director for this ...

Nik Rabinowitz is back at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. After the successful recent run of his one-man show in Cape Town, and turning 40, comedian Nik Rabinowitz decided that the best location for his midlife crisis would be Fourways. Please don’t tell him that 40 is the new 30, it’ll only confuse him further. How do you balance family, aging, government anxiety and Trump fears? ...

Cirque Infernal explodes in Johannesburg this September. Joburg Theatre is proud to present Cirque Infernal, direct from Europe, on the Mandela stage from September 6th to September 23rd 2018.  Inspired by Frederico Fellini, Wim Wenders and Tim Burton, Cirque Infernal offers non-stop captivating entertainment with astonishing and death defying acts. Cirque Infernal was created by Danny Varanne, who was part of Le Grand Cirque Adrenaline which was presented at Joburg Theatre in 2012.  He headlined ...

Electrifying World Tour to Stop in Johannesburg and Cape Town! 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 22nd August at the Grand Arena, GrandWest followed by Johannesburg on 29th August at Montecasino. The global dance sensation has appeared in over 330 cities, and 37 countries and 12 million ...

Shakespeare Saga in Jozi. 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 ...

Enchanting Romantic Comedy back by Popular demand in CT! The award-winning South African premiere production of the enchanting romantic comedy Shakespeare In Love returns to the Fugard Theatre due to overwhelming demand. It will be performed at the Fugard Theatre from 14 August 2018. Eric Abraham presents this Fugard Theatre production of Shakespeare In Love which was a runaway success last year, playing to sold out houses and ...

Double Double, Toil and Trouble… With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 10 double tickets to Macbeth.  The Tickets up for grabs are for the 20:00 performance on Saturday, 1 September 2018 at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. 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 ...

Popular ballet returns to Cape Town’s Artscape Opera House. After a hugely successful première season in February this year, Mozart & Salieri returns to the Artscape Opera House by popular demand from 24 August to 1 September 2018.  The sumptuous adaptation of Alexander Puskin’s short story, choreographed by Marc Goldberg, will once again be presented by Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB), for only six performances.  The two-act production drips ...

Wine, Dine, Show – All in One at Montecasino. No matter what, everyone loves a good theatre show, but more than that, what is better than a sumptuous meal prior to the stage experience? After a major renovation and reshuffling of their restaurant locations, Montecasino is now offering even more Wine, Dine and Show Combo’s, than ever before. On the PlayBill, Montecasino brags with the ...

Rocco de Villiers stel Kort Broek Album bekend! Die bekroonde en uiters begaafde pianis, Rocco de Villiers, is terug met ’n splinternuwe popalbum, wat nie net vir die eerste keer spog met ’n Afrikaanse titel nie, maar ook beloof om luisteraars se voete na die dansvloer te lok. Kortbroek, langkouse is die musikant se veertiende instrumentale album en bou voort op die unieke klavierstyl, eiesoortige komposisies en ...

They are back in SA, and here is Your Chance to Win Tickets! With thanks to Big Concerts and the Publicity Workshop, we are giving away a double ticket to Tap Dogs.  Tickets up for grabs, are for the 20:00 performance on 29 August 2018, at the Teatro, Montecasino. Australia’s most successful theatrical export, Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs, is coming to South Africa for a strictly limited ...

Marc and Kie visits Gold Reef City With his characteristic wild hair and grin and his rapid-fire delivery and sense of timing, Marc Lottering has earned the title of comedic genius.  It may be twenty years since he launched his career but he still continues to deliver world-class comedy.  And he’ll be bringing his unique brand of comedy and entertainment for one night only to ...

Joseph Clark Travels to Cape Town and Pretoria After incredible public demand, Joseph Clark will be in Cape Town for the first time for 5 performances only with Joseph Clark – The Music of QUEEN, after which he will travel to the Capital for 3 performances at the new Sun Arena, Time Square. Being regarded by many as the world’s number one performer doing justice to Queen’s ...

Vlismis Is Back at Pieter Toerien’s Studio! John Vlismas is 45 years old. He’s been in comedy since Democracy was born. For decades, he drank everything he could get his hands on. Then he stopped all that and decided that he would be better off reading quietly, building his tattoo collection and being a better father. In between these important things, he still watches the ...

Roxmouth is Lewis in Great Balls of Fire Fresh from his success as Che in the international tour of Evita, Jonathan Roxmouth sets the stage on fire as Jerry Lee Lewis in Great Balls of Fire. Audiences can expect the hits that shaped a generation played by Jonathan at the piano and a flaming hot six-piece band. All-time favourite hits include Great Balls of Fire, ...

Joburg Theatre’s Hit Returns in the Same Year, with a new Shug Avery! Producers Joburg Theatre and Bernard Jay announced that The Color Purple would be extending its run on The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre for Women’s Month in August 2018. Popular actress and vocalist Lelo Ramasimong, who achieved a great personal success playing the role of Darlene in The Color Purple in February, ...

The Darling Hits Cape Town! After a sold-out season at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Studio, the newest Pieter-Dirk Uys show will be presented at the Fugard Theatre in August 2018. 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. Pieter-Dirk Uys is sorting out 40 years of distress, ...

Roxmouth is Back by Popular Demand, with an even Bigger Show! For Four Performances Only, one of South Africa’s most versatile Musical Theatre Stars, Jonathan Roxmouth, takes to the magnificent Teatro stage to perform all your favourite Broadway hits – accompanied by a full 55-piece orchestra! Presented by Pieter Toerien, and featuring the cream of South Africa’s musicians and performers, Jonathan Roxmouth – The Musicals in Concert is back, ...

Alfred Adriaan’s Debut One-Man Show comes to Life. Five time Comics’ Choice Award Nominee, Alfred Adriaan brings his debut one man show Dating Life to the Studio Theatre at Montecasino. Alfred Adriaan is an accomplished South African comedian with international comedy experience and has just recently returned from a club tour in New York city. He is also known as the lead actor in the the KykNet ...

Innovative Theatre Showcasing More than Meets the Eye by Louw Mulder Avenue Q… there’s actually so much to say about this production, currently on stage at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. It’s a puppet show, but it’s an adult play, it’s a superbly composed musical, but it is also a presentation of the fact that South African Theatre is ready to take the next steps ...

Free she was born, and free she will die! Founded in 2011, Sempre Opera, in collaboration with Joburg Theatre, is proud to announce its upcoming production of Carmen by George Bizet on The Mandela Stage for four performances only on Sunday 3rd, Tuesday 5th, Friday 8th and Sunday 10th June. Seville, Spain.  A gypsy is determined to live life on her own terms – whatever her fate may be. The passionate triangle of the world-wise gypsy woman, the jealous ...

Dream BIG as Disney On Ice sprinkles pixie dust in SA! With thanks to Showtime Management, we are giving away family tickets to the Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town performances of Disney on Ice: Dream Big. Enter a world where adventure is awaiting and courage leads the way at Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. Join Tinker Bell as she takes you on a journey of beloved ...

A Glittering Double Bill from Joburg Ballet this Winter. From the diamond brilliance of classical ballet to the sweep and surge of contemporary dance, Joburg Ballet returns for its second 2018 season at Joburg Theatre with Fire and Ice, a glittering double bill, for ten performances from Friday 29 June to Sunday 8 July. The company offers a range of affordable tickets throughout the season, including half ...

She’s back…hairier than ever… The much loved comedies about a dysfunctional Portuguese family, with more dirty secrets between them than the mafia, returns to the stage. This one woman, 6 character show played by the award winning Sonia Esgueira, and directed by Heinrich Reisenhoffer has been one of the longest running one man shows in SA, to critical acclaim. “Porralicious 4, is a hilarious new show featuring ...

In Support of our Furry Friends! The Sandton SPCA and Johan Ungerer Signature Events are proud to announce the hosting of the very 1st Annual Sandton SPCA Variety Showcase 2018.  Temperatures are sure to soar this Winter with hot performances to remember from SA’s local talent. Celebrities and artists from the world of music, comedy, magic and dance, are joining forces for this not to be ...

“… You fall in love with each one…” by Kosie Smit If you told me three years ago that I would be building puppets for AVENUE Q, I would not have believed you and would have laughed nervously. I have an extensive Scenic and Lighting background, and have been producing theatre for almost two decades. On the odd occasion I would agree to build creative ...