On Sunday, February 28, the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town will be screening the Bolshoi Ballet’s Spartacus as part of the Fugard Bioscope World Arts Season. The screening takes place at 11 am. Continue reading
Month: February 2016
Check out some New Kids on the Block at the Phansi Museum
Himba woman with traditional hair dress.
THE Phansi Museum will be mounting its second exhibition of the year in the Phansi goes Phezulu Gallery, 500 Esther Roberts Road, Glenwood, tilted The New Kids on the Block.
This exhibition will introduce the public to the latest treasures acquired for the Phansi Museum Collection; and comprises life sized puppets of the Herero, Himba and Hakawana people from northern Namibia adorned in ceremonial dress, beadwork and regalia.
In contrast to the magnificent attire of the Herero people, the museum will have on display a marvelous wedding dress, dating back to the 19th Century worn by a Victorian, English bride who stamped her identity on the attire of the people of Namibia. Continue reading
Don’t miss the Met Opera’s Turandot at Cinema Nouveau
Turandot
CINEMA Nouveau will be screening the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Puccini’s popular opera, Turandot, as part of the current Met: Live in HD season. The opera features dramatic soprano Nine Stemme in title role. Catch on the big screen on March 1 and 3 at 5 pm and on March 2 at 11.30 am. Continue reading
Rare Russian film, Wings, at FilmClub
FilmClub is hosting a screening of Larisa Sheptiko’s Wings at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 23. Continue reading
Fabulous new theatre on show at the 10th annual Hexagon Minifest
Grant Jacobs and Liam McDermott star in A Beautiful Wreckage.
The Hexagon Theatre on the Pietermaritzburg campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal is hosting its 10th annual Minifest! on February 26 and 27. Whether you love comedy or drama, this mini festival will offer theatre pieces to suit all tastes. The shows on offer include brand new theatre creations and award winners from other festivals. Tickets are R60 per show and there are special discounts if you book for more than one. Continue reading
Barry Hilton unleashes Evolver on KZN this month
South Africa’s elastic faced, king of clean comedy, Barry Hilton, brings his ultra funny, slick new production, Evolver, to KwaZulu-Natal for a one night only show at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom on February 26. Continue reading
Julia Donaldson: author, storyteller and lover of libraries
Julia Donaldson with her most famous creation, The Gruffalo. Photo credit: Alex Rumford
JULIA Donaldson was Britain’s Children’s Laureate from 2011 to 2013, but the author of more than 100 books didn’t start out writing children’s stories. ESTELLE SINKINS spoke to her during her recent visit to South Africa. Continue reading
Celebrating the voice of Danny Fisher
DIRECT from a season on the MSC Sinfonia and his international tour of The Voice in Scotland and Ireland, Danny Fisher comes to the Rhumbelow Theatre in Cunningham Avenue, Durban at 8 pm on February 19 and 20 and at 2 pm and 6.30 pm on February 21. Continue reading
First Puppet Theatre festival for Durban
DURBAN’S very first Family Theatre Puppet Festival, the Nandogam EcoVillage iKHO! Festival takes place at Seabrooke’s Theatre on February 26, 27 and 28. This exciting festival, which is supported by NAC and ASSITEJ SA, runs over three days and offers a feast of local puppet theatre productions with a strong ecological awareness theme. Continue reading
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra hosts summer season of concerts
THE KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting its Summer Season of our World Symphony Series to entice music lovers of all backgrounds. Continue reading
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