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Joburg Boardwalk - February 09, 2010
February 9, 2010

Johannesburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd streets,

011 877 6854:

The Mandela Theatre:

Hotel California - The Eagles Experience. Friday. Book at Computicket.

The Twelve Tenors. February 16 to 28.

Fringe (ex-Tesson) Theatre: 011 877 6854:

Cinema Wow. The Dahlings do music from the '40s till now. Ends February 21.

SA Ballet Theatre, Hoofd St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg (at Johannesburg Civic Theatre), 011 877 6898:

Open day for Swan Lake on February 27, at 10am. Bookings: Edgar Moagi at 011 877 6898. R60.

Barnyard Theatre, Broadacres: 011 467 6983:

Let the Good Times Roll, ends March 7.

Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre: 011 511 1988:

Fully Committied, with Alan Committie, ends March 7.

Studio Theatre:

Roots ... Shmoots! Stories by Sholom Aleichen, with Saul Reichlin. Ends March 7.

Market Theatre,

011 832 1641:

Masekela's Songs of Migration, a musical tribute to the great songs of migrants across Africa. Ends February 21.

Laager Theatre:

Foreplay, modern adaption of Arthur Schnizler's La Ronde, using the SA manner of storytelling. Ends March14.

Barney Simon Theatre:

The Pen, the story of a playwright, Sipho. Ends February 21.

National Children's Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, 011 484 1584:

Theatre workshops for children aged seven to 17 on Saturday mornings. Call as above for more details.

Carnival City Casino, Elsburg Rd, Brakpan,

011 898 7000,

Supersport Showbar:

Rock 2 The Beat, on Fridays and Saturdays, at 8pm.

Foxwood Theatre, 13 Fifth St, Houghton,

011 486 0935:

A Page of Love, with Judy Page. Runs Sunday at 6pm with a Valentine's Day dinner.

Love Letters, with Jonathan Taylor and Corinne Willoughby. Runs February 28 and March 7 at 11am.

Gold Reef City Theme Park, Northern Parkway, Ormonde, 011 248 6800:

The Town Square, Golf Reef City Theme Park:

B.I.T.E. (Back In Time Era). Sunday at 1pm and 2.30pm. Expect music from the '60s, '70s and '80s.

Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino,

011 248 5168/5000:

Magic Beyond Belief, Las Vegas-style illusions with Stan Sussman. Tomorrow to Sunday at 8.30am, Saturdays and Sundays at 3.30pm.

Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, 011 248 5000:

Idols winner Jason Hartman and his band on Saturday at 8.30pm. R80 at Computicket.

Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, 011 928 1297/1213:

Theatre of Marcellus:

Cathedral, starring Nataniël. Wednesday to Saturday at 8.30pm, Sundays at 3pm, from Thursday to March 21.

The Centre Court:

Heavyweight Comedy Jam. Runs February 26 at 8pm.

64@The Palace (ex-Monsoon Lagoon):

Die Naaimasjien. Runs February 26 to 28, with a performance on March 1 in aid of the Ekurhuleni Kinderkoor. Call Lizelle at 082 797 0421 or 011 815 3000 for this performance.

Odeon Showbar:

Tom Jones Tribute. Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm, from Friday to March 20.

Leon Shaw, drummer, on Wednesdays.

Rob & Ali on Thursdays.

Ballyhoo on Fridays, 7.30pm.

Marc Antony's Cigar Bar:

Leon Wilson on Tuesdays; Sapphire II on Wednesdays; Mark & Dezi on Thursdays; Signature Sounds on Fridays; Outback on Saturdays; Gino Gamble on Sundays.

Doreal Grand Gardens:

Solid Gold Valentine's Day picnic on Sunday. Gates open at 11.30am, show at 12.30pm. Ticket includes picnic hamper, sun-block and caps. R65. Book at the box office or Computicket.

Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton,

011 883 8606 or 073 725 7381:

Tomfoolery, by Tom Lehrer, with Kate Normington, Malcolm Terry and Matthew Stewardson, ends Saturday.

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, with Chrissie Caine, Graham Clarke, David Chevers and Daneel Uys, runs February 16 to March 13.

University of Johannesburg Theatre, cnr Kingsway and University rds, Auckland Park, Johannesburg:

Othello ends Friday. Mainly for high school pupils studying Shakespeare's tragedy. 9am and noon daily. Bookings: Margie Coppen at 083 251 9412.

Windybrow Theatre, cnr 161 Nugget and Pietersen sts, Hillbrow, 011 720 9037:

Lion of Gaza, by Dan Seroba. Runs February 17 to 28.

Wits Theatre, cnr Jorrissen and Station sts, Braamfontein, 011 717 1376:

Master of Arts in Dramatic Art (Mada) creative research project. Tomorrow to Saturday: Fissure, by Jessica Denyschen, on Friday and Saturday at 7pm at The Canopy, Narina Trogon, 81 De Korte St, Braamfontein. Tickets at the Door.

Wits Downstairs Theatre, cnr Jorissen and Station sts, Braamfontein:

Mada: Flight, directed by Sarah Schwartz. Runs tomorrow to Saturday at 6.30pm. Tickets at the door.


Mada: Games We Play, experimental form of African dance theatre. Runs tomorrow, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, at 8.30pm. Tickets at the door.

Le Carnaval de Ma Vie, directed by Craig Morris. Runs February 15 to 29 at 7.30pm. Bookings: www.strictlytickets. com or call 073 725 7381.

Wits Theatre Foyer:

Drama for Life, 2010 launch. Thursday at 6pm.

The Atrium, SW Engineering Building, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein:

Free lunch-hour concerts: tomorrow, February 17 and 24, March 3 and 10, from 1.20 to 1.50pm.

Sound us Out, Young Wits composers, February 21 at 3pm.

Michele Corbin and Stef-Albert Bothma Recital. February 27 at 7pm.

The Nunnery, Station St, East Campus, Braamfontein,

011 717 1372:

Mada: The Trial of the Senior Citizen by Bhekilizwe Ndlovu. Runs tomorrow and Thursday at 1.15pm and Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets at the door.

Mada: Unmasking the Monster: Using Contemporary Performance to Deconstruct Cultural Myths that Silence the Self, by Adjetey G Annang. Runs tomorrow to Saturday at 6.30pm. Tickets at the door.



PRETORIA



SA Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:

Rendezvous:

Jazz and African Music Night, with Paul Hanmer and Ngwako Manamela. February 19. Mohau Kekana and Ernest Motlhe, February 26.

8.15pm. R60 at door or Computicket.

Arena:

Time of Your Life, a comedy written by Diane Simpson, with Baden Dowie and Andrew Simpson. February 21 to March 14. 8pm. R95 at Computicket.

Momentum:

Mary... The Unfaithful Woman, by Julian Seleke-Mokoto;

Sins of A Man, by Thapelo Motloung and Seipati by Duma Mnembe,

three short-season plays that run from February 17 to 21, 8pm weekdays and 3pm on Sundays. Call Lindelwa Mahlabe 0at 12 392 4258/9.

Tshwane University of Technology:

012 318 5157:

Breytenbach Theatre, Gerhard Moerdijk St, Sunnyside, 012 440 4834:

Rend(h)er, by Department of Drama and Film, Tshwane University of Technology. Runs February 23 to 27, at 7pm, with a matinee on Saturday, at 3pm. Bookings as above or e-mail breytie@tut.ac.za

University of Pretoria: 012 420 3644:

Masker Theatre:

William and the Grey Suits, an interactive children's drama by Mareli Minnaar. Runs till February 20; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9am and 11am, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am, 11am and 3pm. Bookings: Marielle as above or production@ postino.up.ac.za

Casta Diva Restaurant Charisma, 67 Albatross Street, Ninapark (Akasia), reservations/inquiries 072 298 8750,

012 542 4449, info@castavista.co.za:

Valentine dinner hosted by June Kraus, on Saturday at 5pm for 6pm. Dress elegant, with a touch of red. R350pp.

Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859:

Ses Snare, with Mel Botes, Leon Ecgroinard, Mathys Roets, Theat Kotze, Wouter van der Venter and Blackie Swart, today;

Brood, Jak de Priester's new book release and show, from Thursday to Saturday at 3pm on Sunday; Kambro with Francois Stemmet, February 17; Dan Patlansky, February 18; Flip a Coin, February 20; Mathys Roets February 24; Eden on February 25 and 26. All shows start at 8pm.

Book as above.

Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709:

Marga van Rooy tells stories written by Mikro on Saturday, at 10am;

Valentine's concert with Helene Bester - bring a picnic basket on Saturday, 7pm;

Etienne Fourie sings songs by Koos du Plessis as well as songs in Japanese, on February 18 at 7pm;

Wielie Wielie Walie, on Saturday, February 20, at 10am.

Tickets at the door.

Jan Harmsgat se Agterplaas, 88 Oak Ave, Cullinan: 012 734 0536 or 082 255 ö5:

Valentine's picnic with Jan Blohm, on Sunday, at 1pm. Book a picnic basket for the show.

Morula Casino and Hotel, Mabopane, 012 799 0084:

Razoo's Entertainment Bar:

Karaoke every Thursday; cabaret every Friday; Lorenzo Jooste with Afro-pop songs every Saturday.

Sports Bar:

Up-tempo music on Fridays and Saturdays, from 8pm.

The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, 012 718 7466:

Cheyenne Saloon:

012 718 7414:

Love is in the Air, romantic tribute show with Craig Urbani, Given Mabena, Clayton Stewart and Candice Leigh. Friday and Saturday. Book at Computicket.

Clint Cunningham and the band Clint & Co live on February 26 and 27 at 9pm. Book at Computicket.



Computicket:

083 915 8000

www.strictlytickets.com or 073 725 7381



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