Cinema Nouveau to screen ‘The Threepenny Opera’ as part of NT Live

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Cinema Nouveau will be screening the landmark of 20th century musical theatre, The Threepenny Opera, by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, in collaboration with Elisabeth Hauptmann, as part of the National Theatre Live series.

This new production was directed by Rufus Norris for the National Theatre on London’s South Bank and filmed live at the Olivier Theatre. Continue reading

The magic of the Bolshoi Ballet comes to the big screen with Cinema Nouveau

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A new season of seven wonderful ballets from Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet company will be screened at Cinema Nouveau theatres over the next six months. The first ballet to be enjoyed on the big screen is The Bright Stream, which releases on Saturday, October 22 for limited screenings. Continue reading

André Rieu returns to the big screen with his spectacular 2016 concert

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Andre Rieu, affectionately known as the ‘King of Waltz’, is one of the world’s most popular music artists, renowned for staging spectacular concerts filled with beautiful music, glittering ballgowns and amazing lighting and fireworks.

The 2016 Maastricht Concert from Vrijthof, one of the most beautiful squares in Holland, is no exception.

South African fans will be delighted that this year’s surprise-filled concert will be broadcast on the big screen at Cinema Nouveau theatres at the Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg, Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria, Gateway in Durban and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on October 15 at 7.45pm and October 16 at 2.30pm.  Continue reading

Don’t miss the screening of Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Cinema Nouveau

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Richard Madden and Lily James in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at The Garrick Theatre, London. Photo: Johan Persson

Due to issues with the delivery of the hard drive, the screening dates for Branagh Theatre Live’s production of Romeo and Juliet, have been rescheduled. Please see updated screening dates / times / venues, as listed below (for further information, please visit:  www.cinemanouveau.co.za)

10, 11 and 13 August at 19:3014 August at 14:30 – screening at Cinema Nouveau Rosebank Mall, Johannesburg and Cinema Nouveau Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria

11 and 13 August at 19:3014 August at 14:30 – screening at Cinema Nouveau V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

13 August at 19:3014 August at 14:30 – screening at Cinema Nouveau Gateway, Durban

Branagh Theatre Live’s William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet is one of three productions from the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company which is being screened around the world during its year-long Plays at the Garrick season.  Continue reading

Cinema Nouveau presents The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly

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Releasing on Saturday, April 23 at Cinema Nouveau theatres is the next opera in the Metropolitan Opera’s current season, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.

Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences since its premiere in 2006. Kristine Opolais plays the title role with Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Continue reading

Royal Court Theatre’s Hangmen to be screened at Cinema Nouveau

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The next production in the National Theatre Live series to be screened at Cinema Nouveau is the acclaimed Royal Court Theatre production of Hangmen.

Written by Olivier and Academy Award-winner Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths, The Cripple of Inishmaan), and with an all-star cast, the big-screen version of this hit new comedy releases on Saturday, April 9 at Cinema Nouveau. Continue reading