Janna Ramos-Violante will be directing two shows at the Hilton Arts Festival.
ONE of the plays I am most looking forward to watching at this year’s Hilton Arts Festival is Talking Heads, Alan Bennett’s darkly comic, poignant and uplifting modern theatrical classic. It is one of two productions being directed by former Durban actress Janna Ramos-Violante, who has previously delighted festival goers with her plays Mein Soldat and Callum’s Will. Continue reading
The Roots 2000 Project will see SLIQ ANGEL and MXO perform at the Bassline in Johannesburg on September 11. MXO is an aspiring hip-hop artist, who had never performed with live instruments, and SLIQ ANGEL is budding songwriter and skilled guitarist. They shared a common affinity for the Eastern Cape, mostly Xhosa sound. Jamming together they have created an innovative and relevant style of music, and forged a lifelong spiritual connection.
Christian Wilson.
Organist, Christian Wilson, will be visiting South Africa in September, and will be giving a recital at St. George’s Anglican Church, Parktown, on Friday, September 11 at 7.30 pm. He will also be directing a half day choral course at the same church on Saturday, September 12, under the auspices of the Royal School of Church Music. Continue reading
Tony Miyambo in Kafka’s Ape.
The So Solo Festival of one-person plays is back and promises a line-up of thought provoking theatre starting on Friday, September 11 and running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, for one month at Wits. Continue reading
Music lovers are promised a toe tapping trip down memory lane with a spectacular tribute show, Rewind – Best of the 60s, 70s and 80s, at the Sibaya iZulu Theatre on September 11, 12 and 13. The show, featuring talented local bands and artists including The Tiles and Men in Black. Continue reading
A work by Graeme Williams
Running until September 27 at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood is A City Refracted, by Ernest Cole Award-winner, Graeme Williams. The Durban show is the second leg of a national tour to launch Graeme’s book and exhibition. Continue reading
The Glitter Girls
Lisa Bobbert, Liesl Coppin and Marion Loudon are bringing their glamour and giggles to The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway in Umhlanga when they present The Glitter Girls on Monday, September 14; and to the KZN midlands on Sunday, September 20. Continue reading
The Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition gets underway in Johannesburg today. There are some 40 speakers and a number of sessions and workshops about social and eco-entrepreneurship. Continue reading
Steve Hofmeyr
Steve Hofmeyr will be presenting Toeka 3 to Durban audiences at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway today (September 10), after numerous sell-out shows at the venue. Continue reading
Jann Klose
Pop singer-songwriter, Jann Klose, will be performing in Johannesburg and Cape Town this month. The German-born artist, who now lives in New York City, returns to the country he was raised in for part of his childhood for some special events, including the 125th Anniversary of the Deutsche International Schule Johannesburg. Continue reading
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