ARTSCAPE NEWS

ARTSCAPE NEWS (22 May to 5 June 2013)

Artscape celebrates Africa Day with music and song
Artscape celebrates Africa Day on 25 May with a special concert that features well-known local musicians and choirs. The programme for the next two weeks includes two schools setwork productions, a conference, a fundraiser and a fast-paced, provocative reflection on climate change.

Amaza – 13 to 24 May 2013 (±2 hrs)

THIS thriller at the Theatre is set in a rural village in the Transkei. Adultery, deceit and lies are just some of the ingredients in this intriguing tale. Tickets cost R40.

Media info: Themba Zondi, 078 113 5216, themba@sceproduction.co.za.

Vers en Kabaret – 15 to 24 May 2013 (±2 hrs)
THE warmth and greatness of Afrikaans poetry unfold in this presentation at the Arena under the direction of Alfred Rietmann. It is filled with simplicity, multiplicity and Afrikaans culture. Tickets cost R40.

Media info: Riaan Visman 021 410 9927, slu@artscape.co.za.

Net Prophet – 23 May 2013 (Full day)
NET PROPHET returns for its fifth consecutive year, this time to the Artscape Opera House. This one-day conference brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals in the internet space for a day of inspiration and innovation. Ten of the best local and international speakers in the startup/entrepreneurship sector share their stories, passion, trend forecasts and the lessons they have learnt through years in the online industry. Tickets cost R500.

Media info: Chanel Louscher, 021 462 6798,074 100 5853, chanel@rampgroup.co.za.

Dancers Love Dogs – 25 May 2013 (± 2,5 hrs)
DANCERS and performers join forces in this annual concert at the Opera House to raise funds for the mass sterilisation of animals. All the funds raised with this event will assist animals in need. Tickets cost R250.

Media info: Brigitte Reeve Taylor, 021 671 2442, 082 707 1110, m2m@mweb.co.za.

Africa Day Celebration – 25 May 2013 (± 75 min)
ARTSCAPE celebrates Africa Day with a concert that features the Indigenous Orchestra and well-known Western Cape choirs at the Theatre. Under the direction of Bongani Sotshononda, the festivities also include a performance by soprano Friedel Mitas accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Tickets cost R80.

Media info: Riaan Visman, 021 410 9927, slu@artscape.co.za.

Panic – 29 May to 8 June 2013 (± 75 min)
POLAR bears in the Karoo? A tsunami burying Table Mountain? Riding the waves of an oil spill? These are some of the nightmares that keep Thando awake at night. He is the son of a BEE oil millionaire, heir in a new political climate and a beneficiary of climate change. Can he live with it? A fast-paced, provocative reflection on climate change performed by popular Siv Ngesi at the Arena. Tickets range from R70 to R100.

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

The Conductor’s Assets – 1 June 2013 (± 2 hrs)
THE Cape Philharmonic Orchestra presents a fun programme to guide the entire family through the magic of the orchestra. This presentation involves the audience and offers lots of audience participation. Tickets range from R50 to R100.

Media info: Luvuyo Kakaza, 021 410 9966, 082 093 5369, luvuyo@cpo.org.za.