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‘n Afrikaanse Animasie vir oud, ouer, jonk en jonger. Die verhaal van Die Sneeukoningin (The Snow Queen ) is gebaseer op die oorspronklike klassieke sprokie wat deur Hans Christian Andersen geskryf en in 1845 vir die eerste keer gepubliseer is. Die verhaal handel oor die stryd tussen die goeie en die slegte wat ’n klein seuntjie en dogtertjie – Gerda en haar broertjie Kai – ...

Bok is terug met splinternuwe album.  Daar is beslis géén keer aan Bok van Blerk nie, want hy het GOUE STATUS met sy nuutste album bereik slegs binne een week ná die vrystelling!  Indien jy gedink het Bok kan nie op sy onlangse CD verbeter nie, verras hy met ‘n hele album vol nuwe materiaal. Boonop is daar ook ‘n lekker-kuier DVD met lewendige optredes oppad. ‘n ...

South Africa’s Romeo and Juliet Story coming to the Big Screen Paul Kruger of Hartiwood Films and Deepend Films’ Paulene Abrey have commenced pre-production on Beyond Reasonable Fact, a possible three-part documentary series exploring the events leading to the tragic Valentine’s Day killing of Reeva Steenkamp by Paralympian Oscar Pistorius. Hartiwood Films and Deepend Films have acquired the film and documentary rights from Pan Macmillan South ...

‘So, spring gou op en kom nou saam, dat ons die Nuwe Seisoen ingaan…’  Deur Jaco Lotriet   Die immergewilde Weiveld op die buitewyke van Bronkhorstspruit het Saterdagaand 17 September opnuut gegons met die vrystelling van Adam se nuwe CD, getiteld Hoogtevrees. Die manne mag dalk aan Hoogtevrees lei maar hul optrede was vreesloos, verstommend, uitsonderlik melodieeus en alom fantasties. Rynardt Hugo, Hugo Ludik en ...

Ronan Keating will be bringing his TIME OF MY LIFE tour to South Africa in August 2016 Ronan Keating has achieved 40 million album sales with Boyzone, 22 million sales of his nine studio albums and 14 Solo Number One singles including ‘When You Say Nothing At All’, ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’ and ‘Life Is A Rollercoaster’. He has performed in 50 countries and has ...

Richard Stirton is The Voice SA! Last night, during a live broadcast of the finale, Richard Stirton from Cape Town was announced the very first winner of M-Net’s proudly South African singing contest, The Voice SA. This also means that Kahn Morbee has come out tops as the winning coach of the season, beating fellow coaches and esteemed muso’s Karen Zoid, Lira and Bobby van Jaarsveld at the finishing line. The live ...

AGP World Presents Vir Das in comedy act ‘Battle Of DaSexes’ Acclaimed stand-up comedian-turned-big-screen actor and Bollywood Star, Vir Das, brings the international smash-hit comedy, Battle of DaSexes, to South Africa for a two weekend run: in Johannesburg’s Montecasino on 27, 28 & 29 May and then Durban’s Playhouse on 4 & 5 June. Vir Das, who is equally comfortable working on TV, film, theatre and live-comedy, ...

by Jaco Lotriet A gloriously sinful and sizzling ballroom extravaganza that thrills and delights beyond measure Before I took up my seat in the Opera House of the Pretoria State Theatre for my inaugural Burn the Floor experience, I briefly rubbed shoulders with two patrons who happened to be experts on the South African theatre scene. They explicitly expressed the need to prepare myself to be ...

by Jakes Lotriet Joburg Ballet celebrates 175th Anniversary of Giselle in stellar production The mere thought of attending my first ballet and the subsequent review, evoked some feelings of fear and trepidation within me. Would a production of this nature, consisting of interpretive dance sequences and classical music be able to relay a story, without any dialogue, contained therein? Would I be able to interpret ...

by Jaco Lotriet ‘Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound…’   There is no denying the incredible sophistication and exceptional talent that is musical virtuoso Rocco de Villiers. Once more, this accomplished pianist has managed to devise a spellbinding show of the highest calibre that inspires, delights and thrills his audience to new heights. His charm, wit and genius combined in this new theatre show, Amazing Grace, ...

Die GHOEMA-seisoen vir 2016 het begin.  Op Maandag 25 April 2016 sal die ganse Afrikaanse Musiekbedryf by die Joburg Theatre byeenkom om te hoor wie vanjaar as wenners uit die stryd tree om die gesogte Ghoema Afrikaanse Musiekpryse. Die Ghoemas is reeds gevestig as die enigste onafhanklike toekennings vir Afrikaanse musiek en word trots ondersteun deur kykNET. Vanjaar se toekenningsaand gaan behoorlik swierig en opwindend ...

Deur Jaco Lotriet Somtyds is ons nie daartoe in staat om ons omstandighede te verander nie. Dit verander ons… Jeremia 31:15: “‘n Gekerm word op Rama gehoor, ‘n gehuil vol hartseer. Ragel treur oor haar kinders, sy wil haar nie laat troos nie want haar kinders is weg.” Hierdie Bybelse vers het Sink skrywer, vervaardiger en regisseur Brett Michael Innes genoop om pen op papier ...

The 2016 Naledi Theatre Awards Nominations, introducing a 4 new Categories The much anticipated Nominations for the Naledi Theatre Awards for productions staged during 2015 have been announced. “This year, we have the highest standard of excellence ever” said Executive Director, Dawn Lindberg   “So much so that we have introduced 4 new categories: “Best Director of a Musical”, “Best Support/Featured performance in a Musical” and “Best Performance ...

New Proudly South African Rock Band – Indigo Reign Friday 26 February was a night to remember.  The youngest, freshest rock band in South Africa, Indigo Reign made their official entry onto the local music scene, with a launch event at RAD Experience Centurion.  Indigo Reign, well known for their popular hit song “Could you be” had fans on their feet with their hands in the air while they ...

Always and Forever – A Tribute to Luther Vandross The king of croon himself, Luther Vandross, will be celebrated by South Africa’s own “man with the velvet voice” Timothy Moloi in this non-stop nostalgia journey of musical delight. On stage, Moloi will be joined by Tia Herman, Lelo Ramasimong, Kurt Herman and Voices Unlimited Gospel Choir. After a sell-out inaugural concert in August 2015 to rave reviews from media and audience alike, The CoLab Network is ...

Bou aan Liefde, die amptelike temalied van die nuwe Afrikaanse film Uitvlucht, was gedurende die week van 8 Februarie bekendgestel. Vaughan Gardiner, bekende sanger, liedjieskrywer en vervaardiger, het hierdie pragtige lied spesiaal vir Uitvlucht geskryf. “Dit is ‘n ongelooflike voorreg om hierdie liedjie in Uitvlucht te hê,” sê Vaughan. “Alishia van Deventer van Starburst Promosies het my gekontak en gevra of ek belang sal stel om die temalied te skryf ...

Let the Battles begin! During this week’s final Blind Auditions The Voice SA coaches Karen Zoid, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lira and Kahn Morbee filled the last remaining spots in their teams with more magnificent talent. Now, with 14 team members each, it’s time to move on to the all-or-nothing Battle Rounds. From next week onwards, The Voice SA episodes will also be a full two hours long, which means ...

The Voice SA: only a few spots left! In this week’s penultimate episode of the Blind Auditions of The Voice SA, the coaches found themselves turning for some extra-special, surprising talent, leaving them with minimal spots remaining in their teams, before moving into the Battles phase of the competition. Once the Blind Auditions come to an end next week, the coaches will have to pair up ...

Deur Jaco Lotriet ‘n Portret van die laaste dae van ‘n sterwende gemeenskap. Die afgeleë Patagonië streek van Argentinië is sowat 7,500km vanaf die Suid-Afrikaanse weskus gevestig. 113 Jaar gelede, het ongeveer 650 boerefamilies die onstuimige Suid-Atlantiese oseaan oorgesteek – ‘n skeepvaart wat maande lank geduur het. Aanboord, tydens die vele eenrigting togte tussen 1902 en 1908, is hegte vriendskapsbande gesmee tussen mense wat mekaar ...

Everybody cries in emotional episode of The Voice SA In this week’s Blind Auditions, Team Bobby gained the most new talent and took the lead amidst plenty of tears and heart-stirring moments. As coaches Lira, Karen Zoid, Kahn Morbee and Bobby van Jaarsveld – who are now under massive pressure to make wise and strategic choices – waited until the very last moment to turn their ...

Afrikaanse Riller Ontwaak op Silwer Doek Deur Louw Mulder   Die afgelope jaar was Afrikaanse film-liefhebbers bederf gewees met ‘n hele kaleidoskoop van flieks. Van Balade vir ‘n Enkeling, Die Pro, selfs ‘n Pawpaw vir my Darling, het Afrikaanse filmmakers regtig die grense geskuif ten opsigte van die verskillende genres van hulle films. Met ‘n Psigologiese Riller in Afrikaans het Johnny Breedt glad nie vir ...

An Explosion of Colour, Energy and Culture set to mesmerise Audiences An art form 10,000 years in the making.  A spectacle that has wowed audiences across the globe.  Brilliant dancers.  Breathtaking acrobats.  Renowned musicians.  Opulent costumes. Extravagant sets.  Stunning visual effects. If the reviews from international critics are anything to go by, the South African audience is in for a treat as the festive Bollywood ...

You’re just too good to be true, Can’t take my eyes off of you.. By Jaco Lotriet   2016 is the year of Tribute shows at the Joburg Theatre. Showtime’s Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic, just took their final bow on the Nelson Mandela Stage, and Forever Jackson and Always and Forever – A Tribute to Luther Vandross, is still to come… For now, ...

Rodriguez Killed the Sugarman By Louw Mulder   For a person not very familiar with the music of 73 year old Sixto Rodriguez, I was quite pleased to enjoy a well-entertaining experience at the first Live Show of this Rock and Blues artist, at the Ticket-Pro Dome. The Dome was at full capacity and the show was exactly what you’d come to expect from Big Concerts ...

By Louw Mulder   It is one of those theatre productions that makes you leave the Teatro with a smile, and the tune of an old classic stuck in your head. With all departments and components of Musical Theatre coming together perfectly, I can summarise Pieter Toerien’s production of Singin’ in the Rain, as a delightful, feel-good Musical, as showcased by the cream of South ...

It is with a lot of pride, but a humble and grateful heart, that Stage and Screen will be celebrating 10 years on-line in 2016. Stage and Screen is, for all of us involved, something we do with a lot of passion as a part-time hobby, which makes the administration and dedicated hard work that is needed, even more of a challenge. But we love ...

ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG NEW JOHANNESBURG DATE ADDED Big Concerts announced that a third Johannesburg date has been added for Lionel Richie on 15th March 2016 at the Ticketpro Dome performing ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG. Tickets are now on sale from www.bigconcerts.co.za and Computicket. Presented by 947, 702, M-Net. One of the world’s best selling artists of all time, Lionel Richie has sold over 100 million albums ...

The Online Guide to the Hottest Reviews in South Africa The Reviewer, as they say on their website, is an Afrikaans and English page, made up out of opinions.  They claim that they are not yet changing the world, but deliver comments on the latest trends and events in the arts and fashion industry. Our friends at the Reviewer might have a nicer website than ...