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Pretoria and Joburg Boardwalk - November 24, 2009
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November 24, 2009
PRETORIA
South African Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:
Mzansi Fela Festival, an arts extravaganza, runs from December 1 to 12, at various theatres in the State Theatre complex. Book at Computicket.
Tshwane University of Technology:
012 318 5157:
Breytenbach Theatre, Sunnyside, Gerhard Moerdijk St, Sunnyside, 012 440 4834:
Noises Off by Michael Frayn, starring Gavin van den Berg, Shareen Swart, Desire Manthey and Kaz McFadden. Runs tomorrow to Saturday at 8pm. Bookings: 071 684 3079.
University of Pretoria: 012 420 3644:
The Aula:
Heinz Winckler launches his new CD Ek Kan Weer in Liefde Glo, tomorrow at 7pm.
The Lier Theatre, 012 440 4123:
The Zoo Story, with Stephan Maree and Stephan Barker, directed by Stephanie van Niekerk. Runs December 4 and 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets: R50 from Stephanie van Niekerk at 012 998 7732.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859:
Time in a Bottle, with Thean Kotze, tomorrow; Nicolas Louw on Thursday; Stef Bos from Thursday to Saturday; Nataniël from November 30 to December 5.
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709:
Willemien Heyns and Sanet Stegman with Motel Ink perform on Thursday at 7pm; Acoustic Ultimate Zoid, with Karen Zoid on Friday at 7pm; Christmas Programme with Rouel Beukes (bass) and Trevor Nasser (guitar) on Sunday at 3pm; Richard Macorni CD launch on Monday at 7pm. Tickets: R70 adults, R45 children, refreshments included; Dozi sings songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival and Afrikaans songs on December 1 at 7pm; Helene Bester with a Christmas programme and songs from her new CD on December 2 at 7pm; Manuel Escorcio sings evergreen Christmas songs on Sunday, December 6 at 3pm. Tinned foods, treats are requested for the Council for the Aged. Tickets at the door.
Morula Casino and Hotel, Mabopane, 012 799 0084:
Lethabong:
Comedy Express every Thursday; jazz with Ngobeni's Badimo Jazz Band every Friday, reggae melodies, R&B and local sounds with Steve C every Saturday. Live poetry from 1 to 7pm on Sundays in November.
Razoos Entertainment Bar:
Karaoke every Thursday; cabaret every Friday; Lorenzo Jooste with Afro-pop every Saturday.
Sports Bar:
Up-tempo music on Fridays and Saturdays. 8pm.
JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854:
The Mandela Theatre:
Pinocchio, a pantomime with Tobie Cronje, Fiona Coyne and Fiona Ramsay that runs till January 3 next year. Book at Computicket.
People's Theatre: 011 403 1563:
The Little Mermaid runs until December 24.
Fringe (Tesson) Theatre: 011 877 6854:
Happy Shabalala, starring Harry Sideropoulos, runs until Sunday.
Barnyard Theatre, Broadacres:
011 467 6983:
Let the Good Times Roll, ends March 7.
Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre:
011 511 1988:
The Woman in Black, with Eckard Rabe and Anton Luitingh, directed by Moira Blumenthal. Ends January 10.
Studio Theatre:
Bombshells, with Kate Normington, runs Thursday to January 3.
Teatro, Montecasino:
Cinderella on Ice runs December 2 to January 10. Book at Computicket.
Market Theatre, 011 832 1641:
The Lion and the Lamb, created and directed by John Kani and Barney Simon. Ends December 20.
Laager Theatre:
Brer Rabbit, directed by Gina Shmukler, ends December 20.
Barney Simon Theatre:
The Venus: They look at me and that's all they think and Sakhozi says 'non' to the Venus, two solo works inspired by the story of Sara Baartman and performed by Nelisiwe Xaba. Runs tomorrow to December 6.
National Children's Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011 484 1584:
Seussical Jr, a musical journey with characters from Dr Seuss. Ends December 24. Book at Computicket.
Theatre workshops for children aged seven to 17 on Saturday mornings. Call for more.
Carnival City Casino, Elsburg Rd, Brakpan, 011 898 7000:
Thank you For the Music: The Abba Show. Runs December 4 to 6. Book at Computicket.
Big Top Arena:
Shaan, the Bollywood singing legend. December 6 at 5.30pm. Book at Computicket.
Mardi Gras Theatre:
Defending the Cavewoman, with Vanessa Frost, runs tomorrow till Saturday at 7.30pm. Book at Computicket.
Thank You for the Music: The ABBA Show. Runs December 4, 5 and 6. Book at Computicket.
Supersport Showbar:
Rock 2 The Beat on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm.
Joe Parker's Comedy Express. Friday and Saturday at 9pm: Alain D Woolf, Markus Birdman, Nqoba Ngcobo and Roni Modimola. Tickets at the door.
Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton, 011 486 0935:
C'est La Vie with Michele Maxwell. 7pm on Saturday. R90. Book as above
The Dreemz on Sunday at 6pm, with optional high tea at 4.30pm.
Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:
Town Square, Golf Reef City Theme Park:
Dozi live on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 2.30pm.
Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, 011 248 5168/011 248 5000:
Rock Revolution runs until January 24 on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays. Book at Computicket or as above.
Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, 011 248 5000:
The Nutcracker, by Mzansi Productions, runs Thursday to December 6.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/011 928 1213:
Garden of Lights display from December 4 to January 3, every night, from 7pm to 10.30pm.
64@The Palace (ex-Monsoon Lagoon):
Noddy, produced by the People's Theatre team. Show times: 10am and 1pm. Runs December 3 to 20. R70 per child.
Odeon Showbar:
Midnight Hour, a Richard Loring production featuring Clint & Co, runs Wednesdays to Saturday, with optional dinner before the show. Ends December 13.
Spotlight runs until February 6.
Leon Shaw, a drummer, live on Wednesdays.
Rob & Ali live on Thursdays.
Ballyhoo live on Fridays, from 7.30pm.
Marc Antony's Cigar Bar:
Leon Wilson on Tuesdays; Sapphire II on Wednesdays; Mark & Dezi on Thursdays; Signature Sounds on Fridays; Outback on Saturdays; Gino Gamble on Sundays.
Mary Fitzgerald Square, Johannesburg:
CSI & HIV/Aids Expo. Monday to December 2. Day 1: One Love Dialogue - dialogue with the audience; day 2: World Aids Day - cultural activities and speakers; day 3: One Love Concert in partnership with Native Rhythms Productions. Call Kgomotso Lubisi at 083 430 7447.
Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, 011 883 8606 or 073 725 7381:
Kellerman Colour with flautist Wouter Kellerman. Monday at 7.30pm. Book at Strictly Tickets: 073 725 7351 or www.strictlytickets.com.
A Spoof Full of Sugar, an end-of-year musical comedy. Ends December 31. Book at Strictly Tickets www.ticket.co.za or the theatre.
Promusica Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1357/8:
Mulan Junior, musical based on the Disney movie. Ends December 12. Book at Computicket.
The Basement Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort, 011 674 1357:
Babu, a jazz band, live on Saturday at 8pm. Book at the door. Tickets include a meal. Booking essential: 011 482 5572.
Dance Factory, Newtown Cultural Precinct, 011 833 1347:
Unplugged Origins, modern dance works created by Sello Pesa and performed by Ntsoana Contemporary Dance Theatre, with the Unomthandazo Dance Company. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Book at Computicket.
Deep Night, by PJ Sabbagha and Dada Masilo to celebrate World Aids Day. Runs December 3 to 6. Book at Computicket or the door.
Wits Downstairs Theatre, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein:
Stand-By!, a musical revue by the School of Arts, runs tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 3 and 4 at 1.15pm, Thursday and December 4 and 5 at 7.30pm. Book at strictlytickets.com: 073 725 7381.
Wits Amphitheatre, 011 717 1376:
Clockwise, physical theatre memoir inspired by Adam Levin's Aidsafari, with a cast featuring Bailey Snyman. Thursday at 7.30pm and Friday at 1pm, 6.30pm. No under-13s. Book at the door.
The Space Frame Theatre, Wits Education Campus, Johannesburg, 011 717 1376:
Honk! Junior, a re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, The Ugly Duckling. Directed by Celeste Lotz, it runs December 3 to 19. Book at Strictly Tickets: 073 725 7381 or www.ticket.co.za.
Sibikwa Art Centre, 13 Liverpool Park, 2 Liverpool St, cnr Bolton Road, Benoni South: 011 422 4359:
Ma-Lindi: The Sex Strike, a raucous, riotous comedy. Ends December 11. For bookings and further info, call Linda or Lerato as above.
Computicket: 083 915 8000
www.strictlytickets.com or 073 725 7381.
Fax all your theatre-related information to us at 012 328 7166 or e-mail the details to clare.braun@inl.co.za. The details of all new productions appear on Tuesdays. The deadline for info submission is noon on Friday preceding publication.
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