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Artscape Listings
23 Mar, 2013 - 1 Aug, 2013
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| The Tales of Peter Rabbit (Theatre Foyer) Children’s Theatre: 12 Shows R50 |
23 Mar | 6 Apr | Join the 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 |
| Bovim Ballet’s 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 spectacular production marks the beginning of a partnership between six southern hemisphere opera companies, and will also 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: 10 Performances R60 to R85 |
10 Apr | 16 Apr | This Nicholas Spangnoletti gem returns by popular demand! Two old friends re-unite at a wedding. When an attractive stranger befriends them, their friendship is challenged on many levels.
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Aileen Berry 082 654 0630 abcomm@global.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 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 |
| Brothers in Blood (Arena) Drama: 16 Performances R50 to R85 |
24 Apr | 11 May | Mike van Graan’s gripping human drama explores prejudice 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 | 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 R40 |
26 Apr | 10 May | Written by John Kani, this heart rending play makes audiences search their hearts for the truth.
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Riaan Visman 021 410 9927 slu@artscape.co.za |
| 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 R100 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 with musicians’ ages ranging from 10 to 24 years.
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Tarnia van Zitters 021 410 9803 083 543 3635 tarniav@artscape.co.za |
| 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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Riaan Visman 021 410 9927 slu@artscape.co.za |
| Vers en Kabaret (Arena) Poetry: 9 Performances R40 |
15 May | 24 May | The affection and magnitude of Afrikaans poetry unfold in Vers en Kabaret, filled with simplicity, multiplicity, culture and the pleasure of poetry.
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Riaan Visman 021 410 9927 slu@artscape.co.za |
| National 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 |
| Net Prophet (Opera House) Conference: 1 Day R500 |
23 May | 23 May | For a fifth year in a row Net Prophet returns, bringing industry leaders, passionate entrepreneurs and innovative online professionals together.
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Chanel Loubscher 021 462 6798 074 1005853 chanel@ramgroup.co.za |
| Dancers Love Dogs (Opera House) Dance: Once off R250 |
25 May | 25 May | Dancers and performers collaborate for the mass sterilisation of animals. The funds raised will assist animals in need.
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Brigitte Reeve Taylor 021 671 2442 082 707 1110 m2m@mweb.co.za |
| Africa Day Celebrations (Theatre)Music: Once off R80 |
25 May | 25 May | Celebrate Africa Day with a concert featuring The Indigenous Orchestra and Western Cape choirs directed by Bongani Sotshononda, as well as soprano Friedel Mitas and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Debbie Damons 021 410 9915 083 688 6031 debbied@artscape.co.za |
| 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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Tarnia van Zitters 021 410 9803 083 543 3635 |
| 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 |
| Multi-Cultural Celebrations (Theatre) Variety concert: 2 Performances R80 |
7 Jun | 8 Jun | Featuring Community Plough Back Cultural Ensemble, the Vadhini Indian Arts Academy, Indigenous Orchestra, Melanie Scholtz, Zanne Stapelberg and Ringo Ndzuzo.
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Debbie Damons 021 410 9915 083 688 6031 debbied@artscape.co.za |
| Sarah Chang in Concert (Opera House) Music Concert: Once off R280 to R420 |
9 Jun | 9 Jun | Sarah Chang made her debut at the age of eight with the New York Philharmonic. At 10 she recorded her first critically acclaimed album. She is now coming to the Artscape Opera House.
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Luvuyo Kakaza 021 410 9966 082 093 3536 Luvuyo@cpo.org.za |
| SA Artists for AIDS Awareness Concert (Theatre) Variety: Once off Tickets tba |
9 Jun | 9 Jun | This inspiring and powerful movement, in its 7thth year, ushers in SA’s Youth Day celebration. The Africa Institute celebrates youth in leadership, community development, arts and pioneers of change in South Africa and abroad.
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Prof Jimmie Earl Perry082 493 6052jep@sun.ac.za |
| African Theatre Initiative Workshops (Isibaya) Worskhops |
12 Jun | 14 Jun | This is the first of a ground breaking series of workshops to work toward the goal of putting African dance and drama firmly on the international stage.
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Richard Finch 032 586 3433 078 780 0735 Richard.finchvso@gmail.com |
| Two:30 (Mystery location) Opera: 3 Performances Tickets R100 |
13 Jun | 15 Jun | These two new short operas from SA and Sweden will be performed to a strictly limited audience at a mystery location. Ticket price includes transport to the surprise location.
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Lesley Liddle 021 410 9820 0716842839 lesleyl@capetownopera.co.za |
| Fietna Lekka Jy (Arena) Drama: 4 Performances Tickets tba |
13 Jun | 16 Jun | This sensitive a social comedy drama in Afrikaans is about the friendship of three boys who grew up in a rural environment where culture and politics had a huge influence on their upbringing.
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Hein Poole 072 377 4703 hein_poole@hotmail.com |
| Youth Jazz Showcase (Theatre) Jazz festival: Once off R80 |
14 Jun | 14 Jun | Camillo Lombard steers the 2013 Youth Jazz Festival where young, talented singers and instrumentalists perform with a professional jazz ensemble.
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Tarnia van Zitters 021 410 9803 083 543 3635 tarniav@artscape.co.za |
| Sekunjalo Edujazz Showcase (Theatre) Jazz: Once off R80 |
15 Jun | 15 Jun | This fund raising concert is in aid of primary and high school learners from disadvantaged communities who benefit through bursaries and jazz workshops.
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Tarnia van Zitters 021 410 9803 083 543 3635 tarniav@artscape.co.za |
| Discover Islam – Nasheed (Theatre) Music: Once off Tickets tba |
17 Jun | 17 Jun | Artscape hosts this annual competition. Nasheed is Islamic vocal music that is either sung in a cappella or accompanied by a duff (a tambourine sized instrument for background bass).
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Rughsaun Adams 021 696 8375 083 524 8994 info@discoverislam.co.za |
| Jersey Boys (Opera House) Musical: 55 Performances R100 to R390 |
19 Jun | 4 Aug | The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: This multi-award winning musical tells the true story of how four kids from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
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Debra da Souza 082 822 9478 debranne@icon.co.za |
| My Space (Arena) Dance: 5 Performances R100 |
20 Jun | 23 Jun | The Ikapa Dance Theatre portrays an exploration of society’s need for power, control and ownership. It reflects the physicality of feelings that arise from the experience of living and co-existing.
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Theo Ndindwa 021 447 0914 076 040 9098 admin@ikapadancetheatre.co.za |
| Noddy (Theatre Foyer) Children’s Theatre: 11 shows R50 |
22 Jun | 6 Jul | Join Noddy and his Toyland friends for another exciting escapade at Artscape.
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Linette de Kock 021 461 3746 082 224 1030 linette@design-pr.co.za |
| Boy Meets Boy (Arena) Musical: 20 Performances R80 to R120 |
29 Jun | 20 Jul | …… and boy marries boy in this smash hit and very topical musical comedy. It is a light hearted story with catchy songs set in the 1930’s with a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers type romance between two men ending in a same sex marriage.
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Teddy Davies083 396 3132teddles@absamail.co.za |
| My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas (Theatre) Farce: 13 Performances R125 to R165 |
10 Jul | 21 Jul | Don’t miss this Afrikaans stage rendition of Ray Cooney’s Funny Money. A suburban accountant accidentally swopped his suitcase with another man on a train, just to find out that it contains a small fortune…
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Charl Senekal 011 815 3000 083 471 0037 charl@lefra.co.za |
| Liewe Heksie (Theatre) Children’s Theatre: 6 shows Adults: R100 to R140Children: R55 to R75 |
17 Jul | 19 Jul | Her name is Levinia and she is a rather incompetent and forgetful witch who lives in Blommeland. Her stupidity and lack of magical skill lead to many funny situations.
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Charl Senekal 011 815 3000 083 471 0037 charl@lefra.co.za |
| Networking Forum (Isibaya) By invitation |
20 Jul | 20 Jul | The Artscape Resource Centre hosts this forum to promote networking and sharing amongst emerging artists.
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Ukhona Mlandu 021 410 9952 082 462 2237 ukhonam@artscape.co.za |
| Break (Theatre) Dance: 2 Performances Tickets tba |
26 Jul | 27 Jul | This innovative hip hop presentation plots the journey of this modern dance style in SA from the apartheid era up to the current time.
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Shaquille Southgate 021 706 0481 healthehood@mweb.co.za |
| Shakespeare’s Schools Festival (Theatre) Drama Festival: 2 days Tickets tba |
29 Jul | 1 Aug | Local schools are to perform nightly 30-minute abridged versions of well-known Shakespearean plays. The UK version has up to 4 000 learners participating in the annual festival.
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Kseniya Filinova-Bruton 021 674 5968 072 233 2074 kseniya@educape.co.za |
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