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THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
4 Feb, 2013 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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| Cardenio (Maynardville Open-Air Theatre) Drama: 24 Performances R110 to R160 |
Jan | 9 Mar | 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.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
| Dirty Dancing (Opera House) Musical: 59 Performances R100 to R400 |
18 Jan | 3 Mar | 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 what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.
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Allison Foat 021 462 7384 083 635 6312 diva_events@iafrica.com |
| A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Maynardville Open-Air Theatre) Drama: 28 Performances R110 to R160 |
23 Jan | 16 Mar | Shakespeare’s best loved comedy returns by popular demand to Maynardville. Filled with magic, humour, spectacle and romance, this presentation is perfectly suited to the starlit, sylvan setting of Maynardville.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
| Giselle (Maynardville Open-Air Theatre) Ballet: 5 performances R110 to R130 |
27 Jan | 17 Feb | The Maynardville Open-Air Theatre’s sylvan setting offers the perfect backdrop for one of the world’s most popular of all classical ballets.
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Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 megan@capetowncityballet.org.za |
| Suidoosterfees (All venues) Arts Festival |
30 Jan | 3 Feb | This annual arts festival is once again packed with innovative stage productions for the whole family. Please refer to the programme below.
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Dayne Benjamin 021 406 2907 082 349 2575 benjamin@media24.com |
| 14th February (Arena) Comedy: 10 Shows R80 to R90 |
5 Feb | 16 Feb | A tongue-in-cheek romantic comedy consisting of a series of pieces that depict several romances based on the lore of Valentine’s Day.
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Jeremeo le Cordeur 082 576 2079 vultureproductions@live.com |
| Artscape Programme Launch (Theatre Foyer)
By invitation |
6 Feb | 6 Feb | The Artscape Audience Development and Education Department launches its skills development and education programme for 2013/14.
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Tarnia van Zitters 021 410 9803 083 543 3653 tarniav@artscape.co.za |
| Destination… Lerato (Theatre) Dance: 3 Performances R70 |
8 Feb | 10 Feb | Jazzart Dance Theatre trainees reflect the struggle and joys of growing up through dance.
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Eltena Dirks 021 410 9828 078 012 7179 EltenaRethman@jazzart.co.za |
| …en el Tablao Flamenco (Theatre) Dance: 10 Performances R90 to R140 |
14 Feb | 23 Feb | Tablao, or ‘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’.
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Allison Foat 021 462 7384 083 635 6312 diva_events@iafrica.com |
| Starwors – the Final Parody! (Arena) Comedy: 4 Performances R49 to R59 |
20 Feb | 23 Feb | Fans and newcomers alike catch the hilarious parody that retells the entire Star Wars saga in under 60 minutes.
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Justin Wilkinson 082 901 9116 justinw@workmail.co.za |
| Western Cape Schools Festival (Theatre and Arena) Arts festival: By invitation |
27 Feb | 1 Mar | This annual festival exposes learners to professional theatre works, as well as hands-on workshop experiences with performing artists.
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Louisa Clayton 046 603 1146 Louisa.clayton@foundation.org.za |
| ARC Info Connectionz (Arena) Workshop: Once off Free |
2 Mar | 2 Mar | The Artscape Resource Centre invites industry bodies to present their plans for the year and talk about opportunities for individual artists and organisations.
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Ukona Mlandu 021 410 9952 ukhonam@artscape.co.za |
| World Supremacy Battlegrounds (Theatre) Hip Hop: Once off R50 |
2 Mar | 2 Mar | Billed as the biggest international hip hop street dance competition in the southern hemisphere, this contest showcases the talent, skills, creativity and artistry of street dancers globally.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
| So You Think You Can Love (Arena) Comedy: 19 Performances R80 to R150 |
5 Mar | 29 Mar | A hilarious new comedy about dating, denial and the never-ending quest for love. From speed dating and one night stands to proposing to a gay man.
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Sonia Esgueria 082 412 9689 soniaesgueria@gmail.com |
| Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Opera House) Classical Music: Once off R250 to R750 |
9 Mar | 9 Mar | The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of The Netherlands visits Cape Town as part of its world tour to celebrate 125 years of outstanding musicianship.
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Sue Murray 031 369 9453 082 444 1515 marketing@kznpo.co.za |
| Tap Dogs (Opera House) Dance: 16 Performances R100 to R300 |
13 Mar | 24 Mar | The ‘Dogs’ return to Artscape! The same hard stomping, tough, pulsating dance machine has been re-energised and re-vitalised, and now bursts with the sexy, rough and ready appeal exclusive to the ‘Dogs’.
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Debra da Souza 082 822 9478 debranne@icon.co.za |
| Limelight (Theatre) Ballet: 4 performances R120 |
15 Mar | 16 Mar | Experience the glorious glitz and glamour of Hollywood in this celebration by the Kit Davies School of Ballet.
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Kit Davies 021 591 9141 082 355 0976 daviespk@iafrica.com |
| Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards (Theatre) Awards Ceremony: Once off R150 |
17 Mar | 17 Mar | These annual awards recognise distinguished acting, directing and technical abilities for productions in Cape Town and surrounds.
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Allison Foat 021 462 7384 083 635 6312 diva_events@iafrica.com |
| Showcase of Dance (Theatre) R65 to R80 |
20 Mar | 23 Mar | A celebration of dance in all styles, showcasing newly created choreography from top teachers and schools in the Western Cape.
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Allison Foat 021 462 7384 083 635 6312 diva_events@iafrica.com |
| The Tales of Peter Rabbit (Theatre Foyer) Children’s Theatre: 12 Shows R50 |
22 Mar | 6 Apr | Join the lovable Beatrix Potter bunnies and help the naughty Peter Rabbit escape from the clutches of their vegetable-growing neighbour Mr McGregor.
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Linette de Kock 021 461 3746 082 224 1030 linette@design-pr.co.za |
| Private Presley (Theatre) Dance: 10 Performances R150 to R220 |
27 Mar | 6 Apr | Acclaimed choreographer Sean Bovim’s new rock-‘n-roll ballet pays tribute to the King of Rock, featuring over 20 of Elvis Presley’s hit songs.
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Collett Dawson 082 653 1338 collett.dawson@absamail.co.za |
| Otello (Opera House) Opera: 4 Performances R100 to R350 |
6 Apr | 13 Apr | 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.
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Lesley Liddle 021 410 9820 071 684 2839 lesleyl@capetownopera.co.za |
| Special Thanks to Guests From Afar (Arena) Drama: 11 Performances R60 to R85 |
9 Apr | 16 Apr | This Nicholas Spangnoletti gem returns by popular demand! Two old friends re-unite at a wedding in Switzerland. When an enigmatic and attractive stranger befriends them, their friendship is challenged on many levels.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
| Kwela Bafana (Theatre) Musical: 12 Performances R110 to R140 |
11 Apr | 21 Apr | This scintillating musical story brings the sights and sounds of South Africa in the 50’s to life, featuring the evocative sounds of the penny whistle.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
| Lucia de Lammermoor (Opera House) Concert: 2 Performances R280 to R420 |
18 Apr | 20 Apr | Richard Bonynge conducts 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.
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Luvuyo Kakaza 021 410 9966 Luvuyo@cpo.org.za |
| Proposal Writing Workshops (Isibaya) Workshops: Two R50 to R150 |
22 Apr 23 May |
26 Apr 26 May |
These workshops provide tools and skills to write effective and concise sponsorship and fund-raising proposals.
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Ukhona Mlandu 021 410 9952 082 462 2237 ukhonam@artscape.co.za |
| Brothers in Blood (Arena) Drama: 16 Performances R50 to R85 |
24 Apr | 11 May | A human drama which explores the universal theme of prejudice, located in the evergreen context of religious tension between Jewish, Muslim and Christian characters.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
| Rainbow Scars (Arena) Drama: 15 Performances R50 to R85 |
25 Apr | 11 May | Playwright Mike van Graan does a powerful new exploration of some of the complexities of contemporary South African relationships, layered with dollops of humour.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
| Nothing but the Truth (Theatre)
Drama: 10 Performances |
26 Apr | 10 May | Written by John Kani, this heart rending play makes audiences search their hearts for the truth.
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Tba |
| Dancers for Dancers (Opera House) Dance: Once off R130 |
28 Apr | 28 Apr | The Theatre Dance Association spearheads an exciting collaboration of dance to raise awareness and funds for Cape Town City Ballet.
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Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 megan@capetowncityballet.org.za |
| Camille (Opera House) Ballet: 7 Performances R120 to R280 |
2 May | 12 May | Based on Verdi’s well-known opera, La Traviata, this presentation follows Veronica Paeper’s dramatic balletic interpretation of the opera.
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Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 megan@capetowncityballet.org.za |
| Brass Band Pops (Theatre) Music: 2 Performances R40 |
4 May | 5 May | Artscape hosts the 8th annual Brass Band Pops presentation.
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Tba |
| Amaza (Theatre) Schools setwork: 11 shows R40 |
13 May | 24 May | A thriller set in a rural village in the Transkei. Adultery, deceit and lies are just some of the ingredients of this intriguing tale.
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Tba |
| Vers en Kabaret (Arena) Poetry: 9 Performances R40 |
14 May | 24 May | The affection and magnitude of Afrikaans poetry unfold in Vers en Kabaret. It is filled with simplicity, multiplicity, culture and the overwhelming pleasure of poetry.
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Tba |
| City of Cape Town Acting Competition (Theatre) Competition over four rounds By invitation |
16 May | 18 May | This national competition for Grades 8 to 12 learners focuses on individual acting ability. Following nationwide elimination rounds, the final 60 competitors vie for top honours over four rounds.
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Herman van der Westhuizen 021 948 1801 083 564 2725 herman@bellvillehigh.co.za |
| Africa Day Celebrations (Theatre)
Music: Once off |
25 May | 25 May | Artscape celebrates Africa Day with a concert featuring The Indigenous Orchestra, well-known Western Cape choirs directed by Bongani Sotshononda, as well as a performance by soprano Friedel Mitas accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Tbc |
| FMR Jazz Concert (Theatre) Jazz: Once off R120 |
26 May | 26 May | Fine Music Radio and Artscape join forces to present the finest exponents of jazz music in Cape Town.
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Tbc |
| Panic (Arena) Comedy: 12 Performances R70 to R100 |
29 May | 8 Jun | This show is a fast-paced and provocative reflection on climate change, expertly performed by popular stand-up comedian, Siv Ngesi.
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Danine Naidoo 021 410 9987 083 358 1496 publicity@artscape.co.za |
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