ARTSCAPE NEWS (5 DECEMBER 2012 TO 16 JANUARY 2013)

Artscape packs festive programme with top shows

Artscape wishes all its patrons and readers a blessed festive season. The next edition the newsletter will be published on 16 January 2013. The festive season programme is jam packed with top presentations that range from dance and comedy to drama and choral music.

BLISS-FULL! – 5 to 8 December 2012 (± 2,25 hrs)
STUDENTS of the Cape Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) present an engaging performance at the Theatre. It is filled with dynamic and highly talented young artists in dance, drama and song. Tickets range from R85 to R100.

For media information, call Marion Coxall at 021 794 6910, 082 809 2500, e-mail: coxallmc@mweb.co.za.

Grace – 7 to 15 December 2012 (± 2 hrs)
THE Cape Dance Company presents two new works by acclaimed choreographers Bradley Shelver and Adele Blank at the Theatre. They will also re-stage two highly-successful and popular works from previous seasons choreographed by Christopher L Huggins. Tickets range from R120 to R140.

For media information, call Marion Coxall at 021 794 6910, 082 809 2500, e-mail: coxallmc@mweb.co.za.

2012 Dance Joint Student Concert – 7 to 9 December 2012 (± 90 min)
JAZZART’S annual student showcase at the Arena where the company say thank you to their evening and creative dance Saturday kids. Tickets cost R50.

For media information, call Eltena Dirks at 021 410 9828, 078 012 7179, e-mail: EltenaRethman@jazzart.co.za.

Tyberberg Children’s Choir 40^th Reunion – 8 December 2012 (± 3 hrs)
THE internationally acclaimed Tygerberg Children’s Choir celebrates four decades of choral music with a reunion gala concert at the Opera House. Tickets cost R100.

For media information, call Charl van Heyningen at 021 851 8261, 082 490 0924, e-mail: charl@charl.co.za.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – 10 to 22 December 2012 (± 60 mins)
A CRUEL wicked Queen was very jealous of her beautiful stepdaughter, Snow White.  One day she sent Snow White into the forest with a hunter who had been told to get rid of her.  Snow White escaped and discovered a little house which belonged to seven dwarfs. This magical fairy tale in the Theatre Foyer will enchant all. Tickets cost R50.

For media information, call Linette de Kock at 021 461 3746, 082 224 1030, e-mail: linette@design-pr.co.za.

 CAPA Student Choreography – 11 December 2012 (± 3 hrs)
FIRST to third year full time students of the Cape Academy of Performing Arts present their creative 2012 projects at the Theatre. Tickets range from R40 to R50.

For media information, call Marion Coxall at 021 794 6910, 082 809 2500, e-mail: coxallmc@mweb.co.za.

The Nutcracker – 13 to 23 December 2012 (± 2 hrs)
THIS perennial favourite fairy tale ballet for the festive season at the Opera House brings to life the story of Clara, Fritz and their eccentric uncle, Drosselmeyer. Accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) at some performances, this season features internationally acclaimed guest artists Daria Klimentova and Vadim Muntagirov at two performances. Tickets range from R110 to R275.

For media information, call Megan du Plessis at 021 650 4673, e-mail: meg.duplessis@gmail.com.

Kingdom of the Earth – 13 to 30 December 2012 (± 2,5 hrs)
TENNESSEE Williams’ rarely seen masterpiece makes its South African première at the Arena after a highly successful debut in the USA at this year’s Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival. Tickets range from R80 to R120.

For media information, call Danine Naidoo at 021 410 9877, 083 358 1496, e-mail: publicity@atscape.co.za.

CAPA Graduation – 14 December 2012 (± 80 mins)
THE 2012 graduates of the Cape Academy of Performing Arts present their work at the Theatre. Tickets range from R40 to R50.

For media information, call Marion Coxall at 021 794 6910, 082 809 2500, e-mail: coxallmc@mweb.co.za.

My Vrou se Man se Vrou – 20 to23 December 2012 (± 2 hrs)
THE Afrikaans version of Ray Cooney’s original farce, Run for your Wife returns after a bumper sold out season to the Theatre. The main character is a London cabby driver who lives with his wife in Highgate… and also with his other wife in Finchley, only four minutes apart. Tickets range from R120 to R160.

For media information, call Charl Senekal at 011 815 3000, 083 471 0037, e-mail: charl@lefra.com.

Coppelia – 4 to 12 January 2013 (± 2 hrs)
BASED on the well- known story by ETA Hoffmann, this is balletic entertainment at its very best at the Theatre. It incorporates romance, intrigue and deception, transporting the viewer to a world of folklore and witchcraft, with a happy ending. Tickets range from R100 to R130.

For media information, call Megan du Plessis at 021 650 4673, e-mail: meg.duplessis@gmail.com.

Cardenio – 12 January to 16 February 2013 (± 2,75 hrs)
SHAKESPEARE’S lost play Cardenio, a tragicomedy, was adapted by Gregory Doran (Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company) and Antonio Álamo in 2010. This play at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre is a thrilling adventure of love and sex, the betrayal of friendship and of honour set in 17th century Spain. Tickets range from R110 to R160.

For media information, call Danine Naidoo at 021 410 9877, 083 358 1496, e-mail: publicity@atscape.co.za.

Coming soon
*Dirty Dancing – from 18 January 2012
*A Midsummer Night’s Dream– 23 January to 26 February 2013
*Giselle – 27 January to 17 February 2013
*Family Symphonic Fun – 27 January 2013