THEATRE

2011 IDOLS PERFORM AT SPECIAL CHARITY CONCERT

15 Dec 2011 to 15 Dec 2011 Music, Showbizz, Theatre
South Africa’s top three Idols perform together for the first time since 2011 finals in a special charity concert at GrandWest Grand Arena.

21-year old Dave van Vuuren, 29 year-old Capetonian Mark Haze and 23-year old Crushandra Forbes, also originally from Cape Town, plan to make their first joint concert a memorable one that the audience will not forget. Joining them Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels as well as favourite Cape Town comedian Kurt Schoonraad.

ABBA SHOW – THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC WORLD TOUR

18 Jan 2012 to 05 Feb 2012 Music, Showbizz, Theatre
Performed by ABBAsolutely FABBAulous. Showtime Australia presents the best of ABBA live - all the musical memories, costumes, flares, boots and disco balls! Relive the magic that was the ‘70's and ‘80s with best loved renditions of Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Fernando, Mama Mia, I Do I Do I Do. Joburg Theatre, The Mandela, Braamfontein.

ADAPT OR FLY

03 Apr 2012 to 29 Apr 2012 Theatre, Comedy
Pieter-Dirk Uys's first one-man show opened on April Fool’s Day 1981 - ADAPT OR DYE. Rainbow Democracy will be in its eighteenth year. African National Congress will be gearing up for its crucial congress in Mangaung during the second half of the year. Everything in our country has changed and yet some things seem to be the same old story. Poverty, violence, crime, corruption, media control, confusion and fear were the realities of life during the 1980s. Has history repeated itself in some areas and turned tragedy into farce? ADAPT OR FLY was also inspired by politics. At the height of the Malema-speak of nationalization of mines and land-grabs of farms which frightened many people into near-panic, a spokesperson for ANC Youth League was heard to suggest that if whites did not like the fact that the youth would take over South Africa, then they could go somewhere else: ‘Adapt or fly!’ Joburg Theatre, The Mandela, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

ALLY & CLARIE'S FAVOURITE CLASSICS

13 Feb 2012 to 18 Feb 2012 Music, Theatre, Comedy
Two gentlemen with more passion for music are hard to find. Long-standing colleagues and friends Alistair Izobell and Clarence Ford bring their passion and knowledge of music to the stage. Clarence's Favourites on Heart 104.9 FM every Sunday will be transported to main stage at the Baxter with Alistair Izobell as producer and performer, with a 7-piece band and 6 backing vocalists, featuring Felicity Keron and Nur Abrahams. An evening not to be missed! With Alistair Izobell you are guaranteed to have an electrifying evening. Baxter Theatre, Cape Town

AMERICAN ANTHEMS

21 Feb 2012 to 11 Mar 2012 Dance, Music, Theatre
Produced in association with Harley-Davidson. this Spectacular Rock Musical based around search for legendary rock star that disappeared in early 90’s at the height of his fame. Route 66 FM leads search for rock star, Rocky Rhodes, tracking him across America to bring him back for one last concert. Featuring sensational cast of singers, dancers, musicians, this Rock Musical promises to be the rock show of the year, recapturing memories of America’s most iconic music. Joburg Theatre, The Mandela, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

BEYOND THE MIND

07 Feb 2012 to 11 Feb 2012 Theatre
starring renowned mentalist GILAN GORK. Amazing entertainment to blow the mind! One week only!
Performances Tues to Fri at 8.15 and Sat at 6 and 8.30pm
Old Mutual Theatre on the Square

BIG BOYS DON'T DANCE

14 Dec 2011 to 08 Jan 2012 Theatre, Comedy
Winner of a 2010 Standard Bank Ovation Award at the National Art Festival. From producers of Love @ First Fight and Big Girls Don’t Cry, comes the latest hyper-comic crowd pleaser, but this time it’s all about the boys! AshSearle from So You Think You Can Dance, and his brother Bradley, who recently starred in the musicals Peter Pan, Footloose and Pinnochio, twirl their way through this unforgettable adventure of far-out farce and foolishness. Kalk Bay Theatre, Cnr Rouxville Road and Main Rd, Kalk Bay

BODY LANGUAGE

17 Jan 2012 to 04 Feb 2012 Theatre, Comedy
Brand new, hilarious informative comedy by South Africas leading edutainment comedian physical theatre expert, Gaetan Schmid and entertain u on a fascinating subject - secret language of the human body. Fascinating because, even if you don’t want it, your body talks and talks and talks and talks … and it won’t ever shut up! Who ever thought that the human body could be so funny? Old Mutual Theatre on the Square.

BRAVO OPERA AFRICA

23 Mar 2012 to 31 Mar 2012 Music, Theatre
Opera Africas 1st production 2012. Sparkling celebratory affair. Africas most dynamic opera company is rolling out the red carpet to present a glittering tribute to everyone who made a contribution to growth and wealth of this independent living artistic organisation over past 18 years. First half, Vocal Triumph, showcases extracts from companys most memorable productions, including Princess Magogo, Aïda, Carmen, Faust, The Magic Flute and La Traviata. As a fitting climax to 18 years operatic innovation in South Africa, Opera Africa presents World premiere of new Zulu work, Ziyankomo. Joburg Theatre, The Mandela, Braamfontein.

CONRAD KOCH presents PUPPET ASYLUM

10 Jan 2012 to 28 Jan 2012 Theatre, Comedy
South Africa’s top ventriloquist, brings a highly acclaimed new one-man comedy show. Using post-modern puppets that include notorious political analyst, Chester Missing. Set in a special ‘loony bin’, Conrad has one last chance to get his crazy puppets released but only if he can get them to behave in front of a test audience. Directed by Heinrich Reisenhofer. Produced by Podium .. The Comedy Merchants. Baxter Golden Arrow Studio