The National Arts Festival reported “solid and consistent” support for the arts in a tough economic environment, as it announced its 2016 attendance and sales figures. Continue reading
Month: July 2016
Head down memory lane with the hit musical, ‘Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story’
Durban audiences can enjoy the story of pioneering rhythm and blues legend, Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College campus from July 23 to August 7. Continue reading
Join Clive Scott for a ‘Warts and All’ tribute to SA theatre
Clive Scott will be presenting his show, Warts and All, at the Rhumbelow Theatre in Cunningham Avenue, off Bartle Road, Durban from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24. Continue reading
Catch Mo Magic in Maritzburg and Durban this July
Having astonished, amazed and entertained a number of celebrities, personalities and members of the public with his weekly prime time TV show titled Magic with Mo on SABC3, South African magician Mo Magic brings his theatre show to the Hexagon Theatre from July 21 to 23 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus for four performances as part of his national tour.
Mo will also be performing at the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino, north of Durban, from July 29 to 31.
The Wits Trio plays Brahms
The Wits Trio returns to the Wits Atrium, S W Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein, at 3 pm on July 24 for their fifth concert since the Trio’s inauguration in 2012. It is a much anticipated event that delivers an unforgettable music experience with talented Zanta Hofmeyr (violin), Maciej Lacny (cello), and Malcolm Nay (piano). Continue reading
Join the PMB City Orchestra for the Best of Broadway
The Pietermaritzburg City Orchestra practises ahead of The Best of Broadway concert on July 31.
THE Pietermaritzburg City Orchestra is presenting the concert, The Best of Broadway, at 2.30 pm on Sunday, July 31 at the Cowan House Theatre, 11 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton. Continue reading
Hilton Schilder at The Orbit in Johannesburg
Hilton Schilder will be back in Johannesburg on July 15 when he plays The Orbit, 81 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, from 8 pm to 11 pm. He will play one set solo and one set with a quartet featuring South African sax great Khaya Mahlangu, Claude Cozens (drums) and Eldred Schilder (double bass).
Feya Faku Quartet to perform at Niki’s Oasis
The Feya Faku Quartet will be performing at Niki’s Oasis, 138 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg at 8.30 pm on July 15. Tickets R100. Phone: 082 448 6376.
The concert is supported by Concerts SA, a joint South African/Norwegian live music development project housed within the SAMRO Foundation.
Working with musicians, promoters, venue owners and audiences, and providing support to the sector through research and skills development for music professionals, the project aims to build a vibrant and viable live music circuit in southern Africa.
It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools.
Cape Town City Ballet presents Noel Coward’s The Vortex
Marc Goldberg’s dance adaptation of Noel Coward’s hugely controversial play, The Vortex, will be presented by Cape Town City Ballet at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town in July. It’s not to be missed!
The ballet explores themes of drug addiction in 1920’s high society, adultery, ageing and dysfunctional family dynamics over the course of a weekend in the country home of David and Florence Lancaster. Continue reading
Enjoy the tribute show, Six of the Best, at the Barnyard Theatre
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway presents a tribute to surpass all tributes, as they celebrate the music of the six greatest pop and rock icons of all time in Six Of The Best from July 12 to August 28.
Picture a concert featuring Freddie Mercury, Jon Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Billy Joel, Pink and Cher all on one stage, in one show, singing their number one hits from the last four decades. Continue reading
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