ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTRE – JANUARY TO APRIL 2013

THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

Coppelia (Theatre) Open 4 Jan Final 12 Jan
Ballet: 6 Performances
R100 to R130
This comic ballet offers the ideal family entertainment, welcoming the New Year.
Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 megan@capetowncityballet.org.za

Cardenio (Maynardville Open-Air Theatre) Open 12 Jan Final 16 Feb
Drama: 24 Performances
R110 to R160
Cardenio is dubbed ‘the lost play re-imagined’, a text (re)written by Gregory Doran of the Royal Shakespeare Company based on a folio of the last Shakespeare/Fletcher collaboration – widely thought to be Shakespeare’s last writings.
Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987, 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za

Dirty Dancing (Opera House) Open 18 Jan
Musical: 59 Performances
R100 to R400
Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in that will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.
Willem Oelofsen 021 438 3301 willem@theatreonthebay.co.za

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Maynardville Open-Air Theatre) Open 23 Jan Final 26 Feb
Drama: 28 Performances
R110 to R160
The 2013 annual Shakespeare in the park presentation is a fun filled presentation in an African lodge setting, with laser light fairies.
Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987, 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za

Giselle (Maynardville Open-Air Theatre) Open 27 Jan Final 17 Feb
Ballet: 5 performances
R110 to R130
The Maynardville Open-air Theatre’s sylvan setting offers the perfect backdrop for one of the world’s most popular of all classical ballets.
Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 megan@capetowncityballet.org.za

Family Symphonic Fun (Theatre) Open 27 Jan Final 27 Jan
Orchestral Music: Once off
R50
Come and join the fun with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra playing light classics and popular music for the entire family.
Luvuyo Kakaza 021 410 9966 Luvuyo@cpo.org.za

Suidoosterfees (All venues) Open 30 Jan Final 3 Feb
Arts Festival
This annual arts festival is once again packed with innovative stage productions for the family. Please refer to the table below with a list of presentations.
Dayne Benjamin 021 406 2907, 082 349 2575 benjamin@media24.com

14^th February (Arena) Open 5 Feb Final 16 Feb
Comedy: 10 Shows
R80 to R90
A romantic comedy/drama depicting a series of vignettes of several romances throughout Valentine’s Day.
Jeremeo Le Cordeur 082 576 2079 vultureproductions@live.com

Artscape Programme Launch (Theatre Foyer) By invitation Open 6 Feb Final 6 Feb
The Artscape Audience Development and Education Department launches its programme for 2013/14.
Tarnia van Zitters 021 410 9803, 083 543 3653 tarniav@artscape.co.za

Destination… Lerato (Theatre) Open 8 Feb Final 10 Feb
Dance: 3 Performances
R70
Jazzart Dance Theatre trainees reflect the struggle and joys of growing up through dance.
Eltena Dirks 021 410 9828, 078 012 7179 EltenaRethman@jazzart.co.za

…en el Tablao Flamenco (Theatre) Open 14 Feb Final 23 Feb
Dance: 10 Performances
R90 to R140
Tablao, meaning ‘wooden stage’ in Spanish, refers to the small piece of wooden floor used in flamenco performance. Featuring the cream of La Rosa’s musicians and dancers, who perform new choreographies created especially for this production by prominent Madrid-based Flamenco artist Eliezer Truco Pinillos ‘La Truco’.
Allison Foat 021 462 7384, 083 635 6312 diva_events@iafrica.com

Starwors – the Final Parody! (Arena) Open 20 Feb Final 23 Feb
Comedy: 4 Performances
R49 to R59
Fans and newcomers alike, catch the hilarious parody that retells the entire Star Wars saga in under 60 minutes

Justin Wilkinson 082 901 9116 justinw@workmail.co.za

Western Cape Schools Festival (Theatre and Arena) Open 27 Feb Final 1 Mar
Arts festival: By invitation
This annual festival exposes learners to professional theatre works, as well as hands-on workshop experiences with performing artists.
Louisa Clayton 046 603 1146 Louisa.clayton@foundation.org.za

ARC Info Connectionz (Arena) Open 2 Mar Final 2 Mar
Workshop: Once off
Free
The Artscape Resource Centre gets together industry bodies to present their plans for the year and talk about opportunities that exist for individual artists and organisations.
Ukona Mlandu 021 410 9952 ukhonam@artscape.co.za

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Opera House) Open 9 Mar Final 9 Mar
Classical Music: Once off
R250 to R750
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra visits Cape Town as part of its world tour to celebrate 125 years of outstanding musicianship.
Sue Murray 031 369 9453, 082 444 1515 marketing@kznpo.co.za

Tap Dogs (Opera House) Open 13 Mar Final 24 Mar
Dance: 16 Performances
R100 to R300
The ‘Dogs’ return! Stronger, faster, louder and more outrageous than ever before, it’s the same hard stomping, tough, pulsating dance machine but it’s re-energised, re-vitalised and bursting with the sexy, rough and ready appeal exclusive to the ‘Dogs’.
Debra da Souza 082 822 9478 debranne@icon.co.za

Limelight (Theatre) Open 15 Mar Final 16 Mar
Ballet: 4 performances
R120
Experience the glorious glitz and glamour of Hollywood in this celebration by the Kit Davies School of Ballet.
Kit Davies 021 591 9141, 082 355 0976 daviespk@iafrica.com

Fleur du Cape Theatre Awards (Theatre) Open 17 Mar Final 17 Mar
Awards Ceremony: Once off
Tickets TBA
These awards are for distinguished acting, directing and technical abilities for productions, which took place in Cape Town and surrounds.
Irma Albers 021 809 8106 ialbers@distell.co.za

Peter Rabbit (Theatre Foyer) Open 22 Mar Final 6 Apr
Children’s Theatre: 12 Shows
R50
Join the lovable Beatrix Potter bunnies and help naughty Peter Rabbit to escape from the clutches of their vegetable-growing neighbour Mr McGregor.
Linette de Kock 021 461 3746, 082 224 1030 linette@design-pr.co.za

Otello (Opera House) Open 6 Apr Final 13 Apr
Opera: 4 Performances
R100 to R350
Created to celebrate the Verdi bicentenary in 2013, this visually spectacular production marks the beginning of a ground breaking new partnership between six southern hemisphere opera companies, and will be staged in Australia and New Zealand in 2014 and 2015.
Lesley Liddle 021 410 9820, 071 684 2839 lesleyl@capetownopera.co.za

Lucia de Lammermoor (Opera House) Open 18 Apr Final 20 Apr
Concert: 2 Performances
R280 to R420
Richard Bonynge conduct two concert performances of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, featuring Pretty Yende, Colin Lee, George Stevens and singers from Cape Town Opera and Voices of the Nation Choir.
Luvuyo Kakaza 021 410 9966 Luvuyo@cpo.org.za

Nothing but the Truth (Theatre) Open 26 Apr Final 10 May
Drama: 10 Performances
R40
Written by John Kani this heart rendering play makes audiences search their hearts for the truth.

Dancers for Dancers (Opera House) Open 28 Apr Final 28 Apr
Dance: Once off
Tickets TBA
The Theatre Dance Association spearheads an exciting collaboration of dance to raise awareness and funds for the Cape Town City Ballet.
Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 megan@capetowncityballet.org.za