ARTSCAPE NEWS

Artscape embraces true African opera

The Artscape Theatre Centre welcomes Alexander McCall Smith’s five star African Opera and its fascinating parallels with the Macbeth story. The programme for the next two weeks includes the prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, lots of dance, comedy and children’s theatre.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Season ends 16 March 2013 (± 2,75 hrs)

AFTER several successful seasons at the Artscape Theatre Centre and the National Arts Festival, Shakespeare’s best loved comedy comes to an end at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre. Filled with magic, humour, spectacle and romance, this play is perfectly suited to the starlit, sylvan setting of Maynardville. Tickets range from R110 to R160.

 Media info: Danine Naidoo, 021 410 9877, 083 358 1496, publicity@artscape.co.za.

So… You Think You Can Love? – 6 to 30 March 2013 (± 60 mins)

SONIA Esgueira of the Porra smash hit cult trilogy brings a hilarious new comedy about dating, denial and the never ending quest for love to the Arena. From speed dating, one night stands, to proposing to a gay man. If there’s one thing Esgueira can teach you – it’s that there’s no such thing as too much wine before a first date. “If you’ve ever wished that for once Cupid would shoot you in the ass – then this show’s for you!” Tickets range from R70 to R110.

 Media info: Berniece Friedmann, 021 434 4951, 082 892 5877, bernfried@kingsley.co.za.

Tap Dogs – 13 to 24 March 2013 (± 1,25 hrs)

THE infectious rhythm of Tap Dogs returns to the Opera House! 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”.  They are still the hottest male tap dancers found south of the equator and there’s the added ingredient of a few stunning female forms alongside the energetic male tappers! Tickets range from R100 to R300.

 Media info: Debra da Souza, 082 822 9478, debranne@icon.co.za.

Limelight – 15 & 16 March 2013 (± 1,75 hrs)

EXPERIENCE the glitz and glamour of Hollywood at the Theatre. Go behind the scenes of the world’s greatest musicals as they transform from stage to screen. The Kit Davies School of Ballet celebrates the magic of musicals and movies in this brand new song and dance spectacular. Tickets cost R120.

 Media info: Kit Davies, 021 591 9141, 082 355 0976, daviespk@iafrica.com.

Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards – 17 March 2013 (± 2 hrs)

A GLAMOROUS red carpet awards ceremony at the Theatre interspersed with superb stage entertainment. Tickets cost R150.

 Media info: Allison Foat, 021 462 7384, 083 635 6312, diva_events@iafrica.com.

Showcase of Dance – 20 to 23 March 2013 (± 2 hrs)

JOIN this celebration of dance in all styles at the Theatre. This presentation showcases newly created choreography from top teachers and schools in the Western Cape. There are two different programmes of accessible, entertaining and inspiring dance. Tickets range from R65 to R80.

 Media info: Allison Foat, 021 462 7384, 083 635 6312, diva_events@iafrica.com.

The Okavango Macbeth – 20 to 30 March 2013 (± 90 mins)

THREE primatologists studying a troop of baboons realise the parallels with the Macbeth story witnessing ferocious havoc-wreaking conflict. Set in the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, the chamber opera in Rehearsal Room 551 deals with the efforts of an ambitious female baboon, Lady Macbeth, to encourage her husband, Macbeth, to murder the dominant baboon, Duncan. Tickets cost R150.

 Media info: Kate Muller, 082 462 8598, katemuller77@gmail.com.

The Tales of Peter Rabbit – 23 March to 6 April 2013 (± 60 mins)

MRS RABBIT lives in her cosy burrow underneath the roots of a very big fir tree. She has four little children, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail who are good little bunnies and Peter, who is sometimes a bit naughty! One day naughty Peter decided to explore, and instead of going to school, went to Mr McGregor, the neighbour’s garden … Join the flopsy bunnies in the Theatre Foyer and help Peter Rabbit escape from Mr McGregor’s clutches. Tickets cost R50.

 Media info: Linette de Kock, 021 461 3746, 082 224 1030, linette@design-pr.co.za.

Bovim Ballet’s Private Presley – 27 March to 7 April 2013 (± 1,75 hrs)

THIS ballet presentation at the Theatre follows the gigantic rise of one of Rock ‘n Roll’s greatest legends. Set to some of his biggest hits, Private Presley portrays memorable and key moments from his jam-packed life. Tickets range from R150 to R220.

Media info: Collett Dawson, 082 653 1338, collett.dawson@absamail.co.za