Welcome to the 2nd half of 2016

We have reached the 2016 halfway mark, which means its time for the Winter Holidays, and as we say, don't blame us if you find yourself bored...

Not only is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat still in full force running at the Pieter Toerien Theatre in Montecasino, but favourite Afrikaans movies are now on DSTV Box Office, like Sink and Vir Altyd.  The Body Worlds Vital expo is also still showing off, but for Johannesburg readers, July is your last chance. 

Changes have been made to some of the M-Net and kykNET Channels.  We have all the news for you, including the new channel lay-out, and more information about the new Movie Channel, M-Net Movies Smile. 

Two new South African Films are coming to the circuit this month, which is an Afrikaans film by Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, and a bi-lingual war movie, featuring Stian Bam and Edwin van der Walt.  Stage and Screen has tickets to give away to both Premiere events, so don't forget to check out our competition links.

Richard Stirton, the winner of M-Net's The Voice, also released his debut single and music video.  Just follow the link below, and you can read all about it, hear the song and see the Video.

There are awesome talent ready to entertain you in July.  From Altyd in my Drome, Disney on Ice, Slava's SnowShow to even Romeo and Juliet - There will be a genre for everyone's taste, even a one-man tribute show to Broadway's Greatest.  Shrek and Shaolin are also still running, so make sure to read our reviews and interviews below.    

 

Until next Month, keep smiling.

Stage and Screen

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Small Screen

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M-Net Streamlines Channels for better Surfing

M-Net Streamlines Channels for better Surfing

 M-Net streamlined and sharpened some of its top-notch channels on DStv. Now you can easily flick to your favorite Hollywood fare! To make viewing, and surfing, and scanning through channels easier and more streamlined, DSTv is once again shuffling their M-Net channels around. The questions are asked: “How do you find the freshest and biggest international movies and series on …

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Groter Keuse vir kykNet kykers op Saterdagaande

Groter Keuse vir kykNet kykers op Saterdagaande

kykNet verander schedule om meer aan kykers te bied. Die gewilde musiekprogram Jukebox gaan vanaf Saterdag, 2 Julie 2016, slegs op kykNET NOU! (DStv-kanaal 146) uitgesaai word. kykNET (DStv-kanaal 144)  bring in die plek van Jukebox ’n hele reeks rolprente na die kassie op Saterdagaande om vir kykers ’n keuse van topvermaak oor die twee kanale te gee. Maar hoe gemaak as jy Saterdagaand Jukebox op kykNET …

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Big Screen:

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Twee Grade van Moord

Twee Grade van Moord

Weyers en Prinsloo terug op die Groot Skerm.  Die Suid-Afrikaanse film Twee Grade Van Moord, wat op 22 Julie 2016 in fliek teaters landswyd open, sien vir die eerste keer in dekades die geliefde akteurs, Sandra Prinsloo en Marius Weyers, weer saam op die grootskerm! Die film speel af in die Kaap met die bekende …

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My Father's War

My Father's War

Treffende Suid-Afikaanse film My Father’s War begin in Augustus 2016 op die silwerskerm. Hierdie tweetalige (Afrikaanse/Engelse) drama fokus op die gebroke verhouding tussen ’n pa en sy rebelse tienerseun. Edwin van der Walt speel Dap Smit in My Father's War. Foto: Jennifer Wheatley Die rolprent speel in 2003 af en die 19-jarige Dap Smit (Edwin van der Walt), baklei aanhoudend met sy …

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Theatre Stage

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Slava's SnowShow

Slava's SnowShow

The World's most illustrious clown to visit South Africa for the first time.  Immerse yourself in a magical world of dreams and imagination, interactively reviving your childhood ankle-deep in snow! When the critically acclaimed international stage sensation, Slava’s Snowshow opens in South Africa for the first time, at Montecasino’s Teatro on Tuesday 26 July, a very special guest is expected …

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Altyd in my Drome

Altyd in my Drome

’n Opwindende nuwe Afrikaanse musiekblyspel kom in 2016 na Pieter Toerien se Montecasino Studio Teater, gegrond op die 1952 film van Pierre de Wet Altyd in my Drome.  Met Willem Botha, Grant Towers, Michelle Botha, Tessa Denton, Sanli Jooste en Darius Engelbrecht. Grant Towers, Michelle Botha, Willem Botha, Darius Engelbrecht, Sanli Jooste and Tessa Denton Die vervaardigers wat die trefferkomedies …

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New Year's in July

New Year's in July

Brilliantly Broadway - A Fabulous Broadway Affair.  New Year’s in July is a special once-off performance based on the concept of Clint Lesch’s own production Brilliant Broadway. This celebration is a musical programme comprising of masterpieces from some of the worlds most loved musicals. Created by Lesch himself, with contractual assistance by Greg Homann, and created by Lesch himself, this one-man …

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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Guest Artist, Casting and Vuyani Dance Theatre Collaboration for Romeo and Juliet.  Joburg Ballet artistic director Iain MacDonald has announced that Australian-born international guest artist Aaron Smyth will visit South Africa in July to dance Romeo for the first time in Joburg Ballet’s production of Romeo and Juliet. Aaron Smyth Sharing the role of Romeo with Smyth during the 10-performance season …

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Shaolin

Shaolin

The Legendary Shaolin Monks return to South Africa with a Brand New Show! For the first time in six years, following their globally acclaimed ‘Wheel of Life’ and ‘Kung Fu Masters’ tours, the phenomenal Shaolin Monks return to Johannesburg with an outstanding new show simply titled SHAOLIN. Twenty Shaolin monks will take to the stage to demonstrate their martial arts …

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Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

ENCHANTING FAMILY VALUE PACKAGES FROM DISNEY ON ICE.  Worlds of Enchantment is an action-packed ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled Disney stories that showcase many of the beloved characters from Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Disney Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3,  along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Joining these cherished characters are the stars of Disney’s Frozen. Anna and Olaf from …

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Concert Stage

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Patrizio Buanne: July 2016

Patrizio Buanne: July 2016

Patrizio Buanne set to steal a lot of hearts with his new album, Viva La Dolce Vita, including a special bonus CD for South Africans featuring hits with local artists The internationally acclaimed singer, Patrizio Buanne, is coming to South Africa for the tenth time. Boasting multiple platinum record sales, he is known for his unique voice and energetic performances. …

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SA Music

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Richard Stirton releases new Single and Video

Richard Stirton releases new Single and Video

What Tears Me The Most. After successfully winning The Voice South Africa on M-Net in May 2016, Richard Stirton this month released his first single, along with the music video. His Debut single, What tears me the Most already reached the Number 1 spot on the South African iTunes chart, since its release. Richard has been on a rollercoaster ride …

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Competitions

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Win Tickets to the Premiere of My Father's War

Win Tickets to the Premiere of My Father's War

One lucky reader can win double tickets to the glittering premiere of Stian Bam and Edwin van der Walt's new movie, My Father's War. The tickets are for Thursday, 28 July 2016, at Ster Kinekor, Cedar Square. My Father's War Entry Form See the Trailer Here for more excitement.  https://youtu.be/1qvfCPYf_yc Please Note: Tickets are only valid for the specified date …

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Wen Kaartjies na die Premiere van Twee Grade Van Moord

Wen Kaartjies na die Premiere van Twee Grade Van Moord

Een gelukkige leser kan kom skouers skuur met ons land se bekendste silwerdoek sterre by die glans premiere van Twee grade van Moord. Die kaartjies is vir Dinsdag, 19 July 2016 by die Nu Metro, Hyde Park teaters.   Twee Grade van Moord Kompetisie   Kyk die lokprent hier om jou nog meer nuuskierig te maak. https://youtu.be/r9tnjgZWjbI Let asseblief: Kaartjies …

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Win Tickets to Slava's SnowShow

Win Tickets to Slava's SnowShow

We are delighted to be giving away tickets to Slava's SnowShow!! For Johannesburg, we have one set of tickets for the show on Friday, 26 July 2016 at 20:00 in the Teatro at Montecasino. For Cape Town, we have one set of tickets for the show on Wednesday, 17 August 2016 at 14:00 in the Artscape Theatre. All you have to do, is to …

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Win Tickets to the Body Worlds Vital Exhibition

Win Tickets to the Body Worlds Vital Exhibition

We are giving away one set of family tickets (4 tickets) for this amazing educational exhibition in Johannesburg and Cape Town. For Johannesburg One family stand a chance of winning this set of tickets, which includes 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old, or 1 adult and 3 children under 18 years old.   These tickets also includes the …

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Win Tickets to Romeo and Juliet

Win Tickets to Romeo and Juliet

Thanks to Joburg Ballet, one lucky Stage and Screen reader stands the chance to win double tickets to Romeo and Juliet, to be staged at the Joburg Theatre from 15 – 24 July. Inspired by Shakespeare’s tragic story of a passionate feud between two families in Renaissance Italy, the sweeping choreography is set to a magnificent score by Sergei Prokofiev. …

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Read our latest Reviews and Interviews

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Shrek, The Musical

Shrek, The Musical

Not a serious musical, but seriously entertaining. By Louw Mulder  In the hustle and bustle of today’s life, it is just refreshingly entertaining to sit back, relax, and let the magic of a feel-good, almost panto-style musical take over. And that is a little understatement of how much I …

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We talk to Steve Nolan

We talk to Steve Nolan

The King behind the Kung Fu Showcase, By Louw Mulder.

South African stages have ignited the last decade with a variety of shows, musicals and signature productions, but what I missed out on some six years ago, was the Wheel of Life, by the Shaolin Monks. At first I didn’t think I’ve missed much, but after speaking to Steve Nolan, founding creator and …

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