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Hey thereWith the year downhill from here, it is entertainment galore across our country. And with tickets up for grabs for the highly anticipated Evita, the most funny The Play that Goes Wrong, and Joburg Ballet’s Snow White, it is clear that we need you to share in all of this. King Kong is still on stage in Johannesburg, and if you are in Cape Town, make sure to check out the Enchanted Cirque, as well as Full Throttle at Gate 69. You will also be excited to know that the Trolley Dollies are back later this month, with their new Adult Panto, Macbeth. Until Next time… Keep Smiling |
Our Top 3 Highlights for October
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Emma Kingstan and Jonathan Roxmouth cast in the leads of Evita. Pieter Toerien and David Ian present the original West End and Broadway production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Iconic Musical. Evita will be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino and the Artscape Opera house, later this year. This productions will be directed by legendary Broadway Director, Hal Prince. EVITA … Read more. |
Global Superstar Travis Pastrana to Ride in South Africa for the First Time. Nitro Circus Live will return to South Africa this summer, with the high-adrenaline tour kicking off in Cape Town on Saturday, 21 October. The global action sports phenomenon will bring an all-new show with them, filled with unbelievable world firsts, spectacular tricks and mind-blowing stunts. Adding even more … Read more. |
This isn’t Shakespeare the way you remember it! Cathy, Holly and Molly, your three favourite Trolley Dollies are back, serving up some hocus pocus’ and dragging the hell out of witchcraft – you’d better assume the brace position because this is glam like you’ve never seen before! Big hair, big tits and even bigger musical numbers give this old yarn … Read more. |
Theatre Stages: In Johannesburg
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Alan Committie returns to Jozi with some funny Matters. Joburg audiences can once again enjoy their annual dose of favorite funnyman – Alan Committie – in his brand new solo stand-up show Laughing Matters. After a sold out festive season in Cape Town at the end of 2016 this show finally arrives at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre from the 18th … Read more. |
World premiere of Snow White – The Ballet at Joburg Theatre on 13 October. Joburg Ballet welcomes summer with a sparkling new classical ballet when the world première of Snow White – The Ballet takes centre stage at Joburg Theatre on Friday 13 October. The opening night will be followed by a run of nine further performances through to Sunday 22 October. Inspired by … Read more. |
The story of two brothers bound by a terrible secret comes to The Fringe. PATO Productions presents the South African premiere of Jake Jeppson’s The Clearing. Directed by Johan Van Rooyen and starring Brad Nowikow, Darren Meltz, Dirk Jonker and Avrill Cameron. The story of two brothers bound together by a terrible secret they’ve been hiding for 18 years. The … Read more. |
Theatre Stages: In Cape Town
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Monday Night Magic launches its fifth season at The Vault, at Taj Cape. Town Monday Night Magic launched its fifth season in an elegant new home – The Vault at Taj Cape Town – with a feature length bonanza show to give audiences a taste of what's in store over the coming weeks. Marcel Oudejans, producer of Monday Night Magic … Read more. |
South Africa’s foremost comedians gagging for it! For one night only South Africa’s foremost comedians join forces to bring you the most outrageous, uproarious, side-splitting, not-be-missed, comedy extravaganza! Hold onto your medication as the legendary Alan Committie takes charge as our master of ceremonies extraordinaire. As one of SA’s leading and most loved hosts, Alan never disappoints and is sure …
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Christina Bianco celebrates the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture personalities! Christina Bianco’s singular voice and comedic charm have brought audiences around the world to their feet. Bianco captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her ‘diva’ impression videos, gaining over 23 million views. A woman of many voices, she’s performed on The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Today Show, …
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Celebs revealed for Tropika Island of Treasure Maldives. On 1 September 2017 it was announced that the wildly popular campaign and TV show, Tropika Island of Treasure, would be rolling out an eighth season – set in the Maldives and hosted by Katlego Maboe. A large part of what makes Tropika Island of Treasure as popular as it is, is … Read more. |
M-Net's brand new, original local show launched on Sunday 17 September at 17:00! The dress should be to die for, the food should be world class, the décor divine and the entertainment a blast, but what will happen when South Africans of all backgrounds, cultures and religions open up their special days to The Wedding Bashers? From Sunday 17 September there's a brand … Read more. |
DStv Premium customers have something to celebrate !!! As of today, 11 September 2017, DStv customers subscribed to the Premium bouquet, will get Showmax, worth R99 per month, at no charge. In addition to getting access to Showmax's catalogue of more than 25 000 TV series and movies via the DStv Explora decoder, DStv Premium customers will also be able to access …
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The Voice SA takes the show on the road with some of Season 2’s favourites!!! This year’s spectacular season of The Voice SA captured the attention of the country when Elsies River-based economics graduate Craig Lucas took the winning title in M-Net’s popular singing competition. Craig, along with his fellow talented competitors, racked up thousands of loyal fans along their journey on the …
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Bonfire Buffalo command attention with new single Good In Another Life. Relatively new to the music industry, Bonfire Buffalo won't go unnoticed. The Witbank-based trio just released their follow-up single, Good In Another Life, an upbeat pop-rock tune that commands the listener's attention. Leaving nothing to chance, the band teamed up with producers Greg Carlin and Mike Wright of Zebra …
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Nuwe musiek-video versprei ‘n boodskap van vergifnis, versoening en transformasie. Kaleidoskoop het oor drie en 'n half dae, in die koue Julie-maand, die video vir hul nuutste enkelsnit - Die Goeie - in ‘n klein "dorpie" met die naam Val, geskiet. Die konsep vir die video is deur Jouba, Anique en Paul Hugo (wat ook die video vervaardig het) verfyn. Die boodskap …
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2ndLife Gee Lewe aan ‘n Splinternuwe Afrikaanse Klank. Boon, hoofsanger van die spirituele musiekgroep 2ndLife, se hoendervleismooi rasperstem is die perfekte pasmaat vir die emosiebelaaide lirieke waaruit hulle werk bestaan. Dié duo verower al plaaslike en internasionale harte sedert hulle debuut-album, Everything is Possible, in 2011 uitgereik is en beplan om voort te bou op hierdie sukses met hulle splinternuwe …
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Read our latest Reviews and Interviews
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Greenpoint gets Enchanted in the Spiegeltent, by Jaco du Plessis. It’s a cold and windy evening in the Mother City but that didn’t stop the magic from happening at the Circus. This however isn’t your normal circus, it’s an Enchanted one! The magic takes place in the moonlight shadow of Green Point stadium in what is called the Spiegeltent. For … Read more. |
Ek is perfek, want God maak nie Foute nie, deur Louw Mulder. Vroeg in die openingstoneel, ontmoet die kyker die ‘n asemrowende mooi sonsopkoms oor die Namakwalandse berge, maar so raak hierdie natuurskoon vinnig bitter-soet as dit die agtergrond skep vir ‘n ma wat lewe gee aan haar baba, en diè net daar los. Die kyker kom aandagtig tot die … Read more. |
A reawakening of South Africa’s rich history, by David Simmons. Let’s reflect for a few moments and take a brisk walk down memory lane. It’s 1959 Johannesburg. Sophiatown is a melting pot of culture, vibrancy and not forgetting the impenetrable sounds of Jazz. People come and go, the streets are bustling in true 1950’s style and the gossip at the … Read more. |
Future Feature of the Month:
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Full Cast List Announced. Joburg Theatre and Bernard Jay are pleased to announce the full cast of Janice Honeyman’s Pinocchio, the Pantomime Adventure. Just to say the name Tobie Cronjé (Geppetto Spoletto) is almost enough to start people laughing. Probably South Africa’s best known comedy actor, he has for nearly five decades been entertaining audiences with his performances in theatre …
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With huge thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, 10 lucky readers can each win a double set of tickets to go see Evita at the Teatro in Montecasino. Evita will star South Africa’s own Jonathan Roxmouth as Che and Emma Kingston, who has been personally chosen by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice and Hal Prince, to play Eva Perón. The Tickets up …
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With huge thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, 10 lucky readers can each win a double set of tickets to go see The Play That Goes Wrong at the Pieter Toerien Montecasino Theatre. Even Pieter Toerien said that The Play That Goes Wrong, is the funniest play he has ever seen, and after the first run in Johannesburg, a lot of theatregoers will agree with the Theatre …
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With huge thanks to Joburg Ballet, one lucky reader can win a double ticket to Snow White, Joburg Ballet's brand new production which will have its World Premiere in October. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairytale of a girl whose beauty drives an evil queen to vengeful acts, artistic director Iain MacDonald has choreographed a lyrical new full-length work for …
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