April 29, 2008
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Civic Theatre, corner Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011-877-6854:
Nelson Mandela Theatre: OPERAMania, opera-meets-rock-spectacle.
Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre: 011-511-1988: Chess, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Stars Gina Schmukler. Ends May 25.
Studio Theatre: Defending the Caveman, with Alan Committie. Ends June 1.
Teatro, Montecasino: Chicago - The Musical. Ends May 18. Stars Amra-Faye Wright, Samantha Peo, Craig Urbani and Ilse Klink; The Merchants of Bollywood runs on May 27 and 28.
Market Theatre, 011-832-1641: Rewind: Cantata for Voice, Tape and Testimony, featuring Sibongile Khumalo, Kaiser Nkosi, Kimmy Skota and Arthur Swan with the Gauteng Choristers, conducted by Sidwell Mhlongo. Ends Wednesday.
Laager Theatre: Techni-Coloured, with comedian Stuart Taylor. Ends May 11.
Barney Simon Theatre: Karoo Moose, written and directed by Lara Foot Newton. Ends May 18.
National Children's Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011-484-1584: Saturday morning Theatre Workshops. Children aged 7 to 17 can learn theatre techniques and develop communication skills. Syllabus includes drama, improvisation, script reading, singing, musical appreciation, mime and others. Next course: May 3 to June 14, from 9.30am to noon. R60 per child. Call Sue on 011-484-1584 (mornings only) or e-mail admin@jyt.co.za or visit www.jyt.co.za
Carnival City, Elsburg Rd, Brakpan, 011-898-7000:
Supersport Showbar: Barely, adult review show on Fridays and Saturdays; Alain D Woolf, hypnotist and comedian. Wednesdays, at 9pm; Comedy Express, Fridays and Saturdays, 9.30pm. All tickets at the door.
Foxwood Theatre, Houghton, 011-486-0935: Dinner for One (The 90th birthday), with Wilson Dunster and Elize Cawood. Sundays May 4 and 11, at 4pm.
Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, 011-248-5168: Groovy Nights, a musical. Ends July 13. Runs Thursdays to Sundays. Book on 011-248-5000.
Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, 011-248-5168: Saturday Night Fever.
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011-928-1297/011-928-1213: … I Know I'm Lucky, Nianell, May 30 to June 1. Book at Computicket or the box office.
Theatre of Marcellus: Music Extravaganza: May 2, at 8.30pm; Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels; May 3, at 8.30pm; Mean Mr Mustard; May 4, at 3.30pm; Kurt Darren.
National School of the Arts, Hoofd St, Braamfontein: 011-339-6539/3941: Festival of Fame, dance, drama and music productions. May 5 to 10. Call the office for details.
Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, 011-883-8606: Great Dames, Broadway pays homage to showbiz dames, with Christine Pedi. Matthew Ward on piano. Ends May 10.
Victory Theatre, 105 Louis Botha Ave, Houghton Estate, 011-728-9603: Rocky Horror Show. Ends Wednesday. Book at Computicket or theatre. Tel: Norman on 083-444-7818.
Wits Downstairs Theatre, corner Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein: Sky's the Limit, written and directed by Helen Iskander. Last night, at 7.30pm. Book at Computicket.
The Atrium, SW Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein: Lunch Hour concerts: 1.20 to 1.50pm: tomorrow, Wednesday - Matthew Wilke, voice with music by Rolf Lovland and Andrew Lloyd Webber, accompanied by various musicians; May 7 - Wits Contemporary Performance Ensemble, works by Angie Mullins, Christo Jankowitz and Mokale Kopeng; May 14 - St Stithian's Girls College, conducted by Chris Harrison, with a mix of "Girl Power" numbers from all over the world
. Tel: 011-717-1376.
Pretoria
South African Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012-392-4000: Xpressionz! Youth Festival with career expo, games, debates, shows and fun. June 16 to 28. 10am and 5pm daily (excluding Sundays). Forms: www.statetheatre.co.za or reception. Participants must be young and apply before Wednesday.
Drama: Dance Tapestry, featuring the Prologue from Sleeping Beauty, performed by Dance Department of Pro Arte Alphen Park. May 3, at 8pm. Tel: Ina Grobler on 012-460-6221.
Momentum: Silent Voice, by Aubrey Sekhabi, with Presley Chweneyagae, Zenzo Ngqobo, Boitumelo Shisana and Thato Moraka. May 6 to 18.
Arena: The Lion and the Jewel, written by Wole Soyinka and directed by James Ngcobo. Ends May 4.
Tshwane University of Technology: 012-318-5157:
Breytenbach Theatre, Sunnyside, Gerhard Moerdijk St, Sunnyside, 012-440-4834: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the off-Broadway show presented by Dept of Performing Arts: Musical Theatre of TUT, till May 3. Book at Computicket or call Carmen on 012-440-4834.
Rostrum Theatre, Arts Campus, 24 Du Toit St, 012-318-6175: (In)flux, a dark physical multimedia exploration. May 1 to 3. Tel: Janine on 012-382-6010 or 012-382-6130.
Loftus Versfeld, Arcadia: Deuriemikke Karnaval, with Jacaranda 94.2. Wednesday. Gates open 3pm. Book at Computicket.
Edelweiss Theatre, 012-808-1016: Gerrie Pretorius, May 2; Dowwe Dolla, May 7; Rudi Muller, May 9. All shows at 7pm. Book at Computicket or the theatre.
The Performer Theatre, corner Thomas Edison & 13th sts, Menlo Park, 012-346-0801: The Wedding, a musical. Ends May 31, at 6.30pm; Mirror SPCA Charity Show, May 15, 6.30pm: meet some of SA's hottest celebs. Ticket includes meal, show, dancing. Bookings: Jacques Momberg on 082-771-0533.
Pierneef Theatre, corner Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012-329-0709: Pierre van der Westhuizen, a tenor voice sings gospel, May 9, at 7pm; Children's Theatre: Babalela, May 24, at 10am. Tickets at Computicket or the box office.
Jan Harmsgat se Agterplaas, 88 Oak Ave, Cullinan: 012-734-0536, 082-255-2465: ddisselblom, May 1, at 1pm. Book a picnic basket with Jan Harm at above number.
Morula Casino and Hotel, Mabopane, 012-799-0084:
Lethabong: Thursdays: Comedy Express. Fridays and Saturdays: Jazz/blues.
Razoo's Entertainment Bar: Fridays: A cabaret show featuring Lucia Mthiyane.
Computicket: 083 915-8000
For inclusion in Boardwalk fax us on 012-328-7166 or e-mail details to clare.braun@inl.co.za. Details of new shows appear Tuesdays, the deadline for inclusion is noon on the Friday preceding publication.
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