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News items are listed by PROVINCE in chronological order: EC | FS | GP | KZ | LP | MP | NC | NW | WC To view by category (art, dance, literature, music, theatre etc), click SEARCH NATIONAL: Events, festivals and competitions: Time of the Writer, KZ, until March 13 | more... FNB Dance Umbrella, GP, until March 14 | more ... NSA Festival of Fame, GP, March 15 - 20 | more... Oude Libertas Summer Season: 2009/2010, WC, until March 20 | more... Out the Box Festival of Puppetry & Visual Performance , WC, March 20 - 28 | more... Absa KKNK Festival, Oudtshoorn, WC, April 1 - 8 | more... Cape Town International Jazz Festival, WC, April 3 - 4 | more... WALE gives arts the edge, Wits campus, Braamfontein, GP, April 21 - 24 | more... British Council Curatorial Competition, INT, April 2010, Apply online | more ... Standard Bank Fine Brandy Festival, Sandton, GP, May 5 - 7 | more... Franschhoek Literary Festival 2010, WC, May 14 - 16 | more... Plascon Prism Awards call on creatives, NAT, until May 31 and July 1, | more... Sancta One-Act Festival, MP, June 14 - 28 | more... National Arts Festival , Grahamstown, EC, June 20 - July 4 | more ... Standard Bank Youth Jazz Festival, DSG, Grahamstown, EC, June 23 - 29 | more... Cape Town International Ballet Competition, Artscape Opera House, WC, July 12 - 17 | more... Durban International Film Festival, Durban, KZ, July 22 - August 1 | more... Jozi Book Fair registration opens 1 March, Museum Africa, Newtown, GP, August 7 - 9 | more... The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, GP, October 27 - 31 | more... SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. EASTERN CAPE: Anton Krueger's novella launches in four cities Reddits New Street, Grahamstown March 19 Books - Sunnyside Sal is a funny and fast-moving tale of two boys tearing through the last years of apartheid, fuelled by anarchism, zol, sex and poetry. | more... Zimmer frames needed for PE production PE Opera House April 2010 Theatre - Twenty-four Zimmer frames are needed for one of the numbers in The Producers show, to be staged in Port Elizabeth in April. | more... Young artists preparing for Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Grahamstown June 20 - July 4 Award, Festival, Industry - Grahamstown is preparing to host World Cup spectators and loyal festival audiences at the National Arts Festival for a spectacular 15 days of Amaz!ng. | more... Fascinating physical theatre comes to Joburg National Arts Festival, Grahamstown June 20 - July 4 Festival, Theatre - After enjoying a completely sold out run and nightly standing ovations in 2009 "HATS" is back for a national tour in 2010 with an exciting cast! | more... National Arts Festival eyes FIFA audiences Grahamstown June 20 - July 4 Festival, Industry, International - The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown has again been given the thumbs up from its audiences and the media. | more... Youth Jazz Fest appoints 2010 conductors DSG, National Arts Festival, Grahamstown June 23 - 29 Festival, Music - The Standard Bank Youth Jazz Festival has announced the conductors for the 2010 National Youth Jazz Band and National Schools' Big Band. | more... SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. FREE STATE: - SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. GAUTENG: The world is ours for the changing Johannesburg until March 11 Debate, Event - Over 60 leaders from Africa and the UK will converge in Johannesburg from 8 - 11 March for the British Council Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP). | more... Flamenco flair returns to Joburg Theatre The Fringe at Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein March 11 - 14 Dance, Music, Theatre - The click of a castanet, the whirl of a skirt, the impassioned lament of a Spanish guitar... this is Fusion Flamenca. | more... Flamenco flair returns to Joburg Theatre Joburg Theatre's Fringe Theatre March 11 - 14 Dance, Music - The click of a castanet, the whirl of a skirt, the impassioned lament of a Spanish guitar... this is Fusión Flamenca at the Joburg Theatre from 11 to 14 March 2010. | more... It's almost time to Sing! State Theatre Drama, Pretoria March 11 - 28 Theatre, Comedy - The pantaloons are being primed and the ruffs are being ruffled, as the Afrikaans period dark comedy Sing prepares to take Pretoria by storm from 11 to 28 March 2010. | more... Afrikaans farce takes mischief to the max State Theatre Drama, Pretoria March 11 - 28 Theatre - Billed as a "tour de farce", the rip-roaring original Afrikaans comedy Sing will be making its Pretoria debut at the State Theatre from 11 to 28 March 2010. | more... The Musicals Unplugged at Montecasino Studio Theatre, Montecasino, Fourways March 11 - April 18 Music, Theatre - Angela Kilian and Robert Finlayson create an intimate mood, singing their most cherished songs and sharing anecdotes from their careers. | more... Holiday Snap/Hoe later hoe kwater Breytenbach Theatre, Sunnyside, Pretoria March 12 -20 Theatre - This farce of mistaken identities will run in the Breytenbach Theatre in Sunnyside, Pretoria from 12 to 20 March 2010. | more... Guest artists for SABT's Swan Lake The Mandela at Joburg Theatre March 12 - April 4 Ballet - Latvian National Ballet's Raimond Martinov and Cape Town City Ballet's Robyn Van Wyk to guest as Siegfried for upcoming SABT Swan Lake season. | more... African women in arts speak out - and act Celebrating SADC Women in Theatre and Dance Festival, Market Theatre Laboratory, Newtown until March 13 Dance, Debate, Festival, Industry, Theatre - Are women still being sidelined in the arts? Debate and entertainment top the agenda at the Celebrating SADC Women in Theatre and Dance Festival. | more... Genova - Dmitrov piano duo for JMS Linder Auditorium, St Andrews Road, Parktown March 13 Music - The superb piano duo of Aglika Genova and Liuben Dmitrov are to feature in the second concert of the Johannesburg Musical Society's 2010 season. | more... Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living In Paris Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton until February March 13 Music, Theatre, Musical - The second musical of the 2010 season at Sandton's Old Mutual Theatre on the Square is Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris! | more... International voice specialist to visit TUT Department of Performing Arts, Tshwane University of Technology March 13 - 21 Learning, Music - Dr Donald Miller, an internationally renowned voice specialist, will be visiting TUT in March. | more... FNB Dance Umbrella 2010 opens on February 27 Various venues, Johannesburg until March 14 Dance, Festival - FNB Dance Umbrella 2010, presented by First National Bank in association with the National Arts Council and The Market Theatre will run from 27 February to 14 March. | more... Have the Time of Your Life The South African State Theatre, Pretoria until March 14 Theatre - The South African State Theatre in association with Andrew Simpson Productions present Time of Your Life, opening at The State Theatre on 21 February. | more... Foreplay is back at the Market Theatre Laager Theatre, Market Theatre Complex, Newtown until March 14 Theatre - Back by popular demand, Foreplay is a modern South African adaptation of Arthur Schnizler's Reigen (usually known as La Ronde). | more... Nataniël hosts Child Welfare banquet Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace March 15 Event, Winedine - Nataniël, Child Welfare SA ambassador, will host a black-tie banquet on 15 March in the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace. | more... Fascinating physical theatre comes to Joburg Festival of Fame, NSA Downstairs Theatre, National School of the Arts, Melle Street, Braamfontein March 15 - 20 Festival, Theatre - After enjoying a completely sold out run and nightly standing ovations in 2009 "HATS" is back for a national tour in 2010 with an exciting cast! | more... NSA students prepare for Festival of Fame National School of the Arts, Alexander Theatre and Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein March 15 - 20 Art, Dance, Festival, Music, Theatre - Preparations for the 9th Festival of Fame at National School of the Arts are well underway - it runs from March 15 to 20. | more... National Children's Theatre stages Heidi National Children's Theatre, Parktown March 15 - April 17 Theatre, Children - Heidi is back at the National Children's Theatre at last after many years, playing from March 15 to April 17. | more... Master Harold is back in town Old Mutual Theatre on the Square March 16 - April 10 Theatre - A major new production of Athol Fugard's Master Harold... and the Boys, will be seen for the first time in a decade at the Theatre on the Square. | more... ‡Khomani San: the last of the first Origins Centre, Wits University, Braamfontein March 16 Debate, Learning - The next public lecture at Johannesburg's Origins Centre focuses on the stirring story of a land claim and hope, despair and hope once again. | more... TUT - Advanced Research Seminar Series Boardroom (Building 5, Room G08), Arts Campus, Faculty of the Arts, Pretoria March 18 Learning, Music - A seminar on the advantages and limitations of applying voice science and technology in singing instruction will be given on March 18. | more... JPO to stage symphony concerts in Pretoria until March 18 Linder Auditorium, Parktown, Johannesburg Music - Exciting news for Pretoria classical music aficionados is that the JPO will be repeating a selection of its symphony concerts at Unisa and the State Theatre. | more... Premier musicians head to SA for JPO season Linder Auditorium, Parktown until March 18 Music - The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's first symphony season for 2010, from 10 February to 18 March, offers audiences a varied bouquet of music delights. | more... DanceCor's Day of Dance Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria March 20 Dance, Learning, Children - DanceCor are offering a Day of Dance at Tshwane University of Technology (PTA), where learners can enjoy a day of open classes in different dance styles. | more... Tom Jones tribute at Emperors Palace Emperors Palace until March 20 Music, Theatre - If you love the music of Tom Jones, then don't miss A Tribute to Tom Jones on Fridays and Saturdays from 12 February to 20 March at Emperors Palace. | more... Karma Komedian! at The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde March 20 Theatre, Comedy - Karma Komedian! - Sans Moonsamy's smash hit comedy about Indian lives, wives and drives - is returning to Gold Reef City Casino for a once-off performance. | more... Play explores being black and gay Windybrow Theatre, Hillbrow until March 21 Theatre - Gay and bisexual people still raise eyebrows - especially in black African communities. | more... Ultimate masters of kung fu return to SA The Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways until March 21 Theatre - The Shaolin Monks' breathtaking show, Wheel of Life, opens at the Teatro at Montecasino on March 9 for a limited season. | more... Masters of Kung Fu return to South Africa The Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways until March 21 International, Theatre - From the Shaolin temple in China's Henan province the fabled Shaolin Monks are making an exciting return to South Africa. | more... Flat Stanley will rock The Lyric Theatre Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde March 21 Music - Masters of melodic rock, Flat Stanley, are playing their first gig in Joburg after a highly successful European tour in 2009. | more... Ace line-up for Haiti benefit concert Carnival City March 21 Event, International, Music - An array of South Africa's premier music stars have signed up to sing at the Making a Difference 4 Haiti Benefit Concert at Carnival City on Sunday, 21 March. | more... Musos join forces to aid Haiti victims Carnival City March 21 Music, Theatre - South African musicians are donating their time and talent to help Haitians in need at the Making A Difference 4 Haiti Benefit Concert at Carnival City on 21 March. | more... Nataniël brings new show to Emperors Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace until March 21 Music - Nataniël brings his latest creation, Cathedral, to the stage at the Theatre Of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, from 11 February 2010. | more... Flat Stanley does Jozi gig at the Lyric Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde March 21 Music, Theatre - Masters of melodic rock, Flat Stanley, will take the stage at The Lyric Theatre for their first gig in Joburg after their highly successful European tour last year. | more... Stomp facts and figures Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways March 23 - April 11 Dance, Music, Theatre - The international smash hit Stomp starts at the Teatro at Montecasino on 23 March. | more... An Unforgettable musical journey The Fringe, Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein March 23 - 11 Music, Theatre, Musical - Unforgettable: The Nat King Cole Story at The Fringe, Joburg Theatre, on March 23rd, is set to redefine musical theatre in South Africa. | more... Unforgettable: The Nat King Cole Story The Fringe at Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein March 23 - April 11 Theatre, Musical - Following a highly successful run in the United States, this timeless piece of musical theatre comes to the Fringe at the Joburg Theatre from March 23. | more... What do they do? They stomp, of course Teatro at Montecasino March 23 - April 11 Music, Theatre - Stomp celebrates that most primal of musical instincts: take one surface, put it in contact with another, and presto, a rhythm is born. | more... Stomp will sizzle at the Teatro in March The Teatro, Montecasino, Fourways March 23 - April 11 Dance, Music, Theatre - Fresher, faster, funnier: the Stomp team will unveil new routines, new choreography and new music at the Teatro at Montecasino from March 23. | more... Acclaimed Stomp returns in 2010 The Teatro, Montecasino, Fourways March 23 - April 11 Music, Theatre - Fresher, faster, funnier: Stomp team unveil new routines, new choreography and new music! | more... A musical tribute to legend Eric Clapton 64 @The Palace (formerly Monsoon Lagoon), Emperors Palace March 25 - 27 Music, Theatre - Slowhand, the ultimate Eric Clapton Tribute Show, comes to Emperors Palace from 25 - 27 March for 3 shows only. | more... Naledi King: A bright new star is born Wits Theatre March 25 and 26 Music - Discover an exciting new talent on the local music scene on 25 and 26 March 2010, when Naledi King performs at the Wits Theatre in a celebration of womanhood and artistic spirit. | more... Market Theatre presents Closer Laager Theatre, Market Theatre Complex, Newtown March 25 - May 9 Theatre - Patrick Marber's Closer is a sad, savvy, often funny play that casts a steely, unblinking gaze at the world of relationships and lets you come to your own conclusions. | more... Boeing Boeing is set for take off Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre March 25 - May 2 Theatre - This non-stop comedy has been cast and takes to the air from 25 March to 2 May at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre. | more... Freshlyground in Jozi at The Lyric The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde March 26 and 27 Music - Their famous members are from all over southern Africa, they currently reside in Cape Town and now Freshlyground will be rocking Jozi audiences. | more... The Great Moscow Circus is coming back to SA! Carnival City's Big Top Arena March 26 - April 11 Circus - The Great Moscow Circus is back with some of the greatest circus performers in the world, to offer families in South Africa the best in thrills, action, comedy and excitement. | more... Joburg Theatre's space.com Steps Up! space.com at Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein March 27 - April 11 Theatre - The Joburg Theatre-space.com presents Action! Step Up and Claim the Stage, a performing arts talent search aimed at community theatre projects. | more... Hit shows at Emperors Palace Emperors Palace until March 27 Music, Theatre, Winedine - The enigmatic Nataniël returns to the stage at The Theatre of Marcellus with his new show Cathedral this month from 11 February. | more... Candis Angelene performs Ancient Light Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton March 28 Music - For an afternoon of beautifully crafted classical crossover music, don't miss Ancient Light starring the exciting Candis Angelene on Sunday 28 March at 3pm. | more... Murdered girl inspires stage production Momentum of the Pretoria State Theatre until March 28 Theatre - Tselane and the Giant, the original African fairytale, will be staged in the Momentum of the Pretoria State Theatre from 6 to 28 March 2010. | more... Melville Koppies News - February and March Melville Koppies, Emmarentia until March 28 Outdoor - Discover succulents, the waterwise jewels; they are tiny and inconspicuous, but there are many to be found on Melville Koppies. | more... Calling dancers to audition The Market Theatre March 30 Classified, Dance, Employment, Industry, Theatre - The Market Theatre, the Goethe-Institut and Dorky Park are auditioning for "The Offside Rules", a new dance piece by Constanza Macras on Tuesday 30 March 2010. | more... Barry Hilton has a Fresh Catch at Emperors Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace April 1 - 3 Theatre, Comedy - Funny man Barry Hilton, "The Cousin", will reel audiences in, hook, line and sinker,with his Fresh Catch show at the Theatre of Marcellus. | more... Hilarity and hit shows at Emperors Palace Emperors Palace April 1 - June 20 Theatre, Comedy - There are plenty of chuckles at Emperors Palace this April and May with shows from Barry Hilton, The Real Heavyweight Comedy Jam and Blacks Only Comedy. | more... International Bollywood comes to Jozi The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde April 3 and 4 Dance, International, Music, Theatre, Musical - International Bollywood, a Bollywood extravaganza featuring talent direct from India, is coming to The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino on 3 and 4 April 2010. | more... William Kentridge - Nose: Thirty Etchings David Krut Projects, 142 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg until April 3 Art, Books, Exhibition - David Krut Print Workshop is publishing a new suite of prints by William Kentridge, Nose: Thirty Etchings. | more... Cathy and co are back to scandalise the skies Little Theatre, Unisa, Pretoria April 7 - 24 Fringe Theatre at the Joburg Theatre complex, Braamfontein April 28 - May 29 Theatre, Comedy - Buckle up, ladies and gentlemen - because South Africa's favourite flight attendant, Cathy Specific, is back with a bang and ready for comedy lift-off. | more... Puccini's La Bohéme at the Joburg Theatre Mandela, Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein April 11 - 25 Opera - The creative forces behind Opera Africa's Aida and Opera Extravaganza return with the grandeur and the passion of Puccini's romantic epic La Boheme. | more... Lighter side of being South African The Fringe at the Joburg Theatre April 13 - 25 Theatre, Comedy - The one-man comedy show Spiders & Mayonnaise starring Kurt Schoonraad heads to Jozi in April for a 2-week season. | more... Sisters in Song - simply the best at The Lyric Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde April 14 - May 9 Music, Theatre, Musical - The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino is proud to present Sisters in Song, a feel-good musical celebrating the music of the greatest pop divas in the world. | more... Nianell performs new album at Emperors Palace Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace April 16 - 18 Music, Theatre - Celebrated singer Nianell will be at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace for 3 shows only from 16 to 18 April. | more... Poparazzi on the stage at The Globe The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde until April 17 Music, Theatre - The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino's intimate cabaret venue, will be unleashing a new, high-energy extravaganza called Poparazzi from March 2010. | more... Allaboutwriting - Courses with a difference Parkview, Johannesburg April 17 Books, Learning - Allaboutwriting, a partnership between Richard Beynon and Jo- Anne Richards, has an exciting array of writing courses coming up in the next few weeks. | more... Go Greased Lightnin' ... Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways April 17 - June 13 Musical - Pieter Toerien, Paul Nicholas and David Ian are presenting Grease at the Teatro at Montecasino from April 17. | more... South African cast announced for Grease The Teatro At Montecasino, Fourways April 17 - June 13 Musical - Jonathan Roxmouth and Bethany Dickson are our Danny and Sandy in Grease, the ultimate party show. | more... Grease the Musical for SA in March and April The Teatro Montecasino, Fourways April 17 - June 13 Theatre, Musical - Grease, the international hit musical, will be presented at Artscape and The Teatro Montecasino this autumn. | more... International hit Grease is coming to SA The Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways April 17 - June 13 Theatre, Musical - Pieter Toerien is delighted to announce that Grease is coming to our shores and will feature an all South African cast starting rehearsals in early 2010. | more... Young orchestra players prepare for Wozani Williams Block at the Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Road, Parktown April 18 Music, Children - The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company will present its first major concert for 2010 featuring all eight ensembles and orchestras on Sunday, April 18. | more... Far more than just the Bear Necessities ... Peoples Theatre at the Joburg Theatre complex, Braamfontein until April 18 Theatre, Children - Join Mowgli and his lovable friends in the Peoples Theatre production of The Jungle Book, a time-tested tale of bravery and inner strength. | more... WALE gives arts the edge Wits campus, Braamfontein April 21 - 24 Books, Dance, Festival, Music - Only two months to go until the WALE 2010 gets underway and already the programme is set to deliver on WALE's promise to deliver "arts on the edge". | more... Ses Snare eerste keer by Carnival City Big Top Arena, Carnival City April 25 Music, Theatre - Die legende van die Ses Snare leef voort! Dié gewilde groep het ‘n bedrywige 2010 voor met konserte by verskeie feeste en teaters, en daar lê ook ‘n paar toere voor. | more... Standard Bank Fine Brandy Festival Sandton Sun Hotel, Sandton May 5 - 7 Event, Winedine - Celebrating South Africa's iconic elixir, the Standard Bank Fine Brandy Festival is a unique, all-brandy event taking place from 5 to 7 May 2010 at the Sandton Sun. | more... Rock 'n roll raconteur for SA The State Theatre, Pretoria May 6 The Bassline, Newtown, Johannesburg May 7 Theatre, Comedy - American Henry Rollins will perform his Frequent Flyer show three times only in Joburg and Cape Town in May 2010. | more... NEA showcases boosted young performers UJ Arts Centre Theatre, Auckland Park May 16 Dance, Music - The National Eisteddfod Academy recently featured more than 250 young individual performers and groups at 13 NEA Young Performers Showcase concerts. | more... Without Masks - Cuba in Joburg Johannesburg Art Gallery, Joubert Park May 23 - August 2010 Art, Exhibition - A world first as The Johannesburg Art Gallery hosts Without Masks - A Contemporary Afro Cuban Art Exhibition. | more... The Boys in the Photograph The Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein May 23 - August 8, 2010 Event, Music, Theatre, - The Johannesburg Civic Theatre is proud to announce its core attraction for the FIFA World Cup 2010 on the stage of the Nelson Mandela Theatre | more ... African Footprint comes home for World Cup Emperors Palace May 27 - June 20 Music, Theatre - Great news for those who missed African Footprint or wish to see it again; it's coming to Emperors Palace from 27 May to 20 June. | more... First-ever FIFA kick-off celebration concert Orlando Stadium, Soweto June 10 Event, International, - FIFA have chosen Emmy Award-winning producer Kevin Wall and his company Control Room to produce the official kick-off celebration concert in 2010 | more ... Line up at Old Mutual Theatre on the Square Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton until July 10 Event, Music, Theatre, Children, Musical - Daphne Kuhn is proud to present an exciting line-up of theatre productions for 2010 at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square in Sandton. | more... Joe Parker kick-starts comedy The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Ormonde until July 28 Comedy - South African comedian, Joe Parker, will be hosting evenings of top local and international comedy at The Globe Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino. | more... Jozi Book Fair registration opens 1 March Museum Africa, Newtown August 7 - 9 Books, Festival - With a bigger and more accessible venue, the second Jozi Book Fair will be taking place from 7 - 9 August in Museum Africa in Newtown. | more... Mega-hit musical opens in SA in 2010 Artscape: from August 15, 2010 Teatro, Montecasino: from October 5, 2010 Dance, Music, Theatre, - Experience the wonderful, irresistible story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs in the worldwide smash hit musical Mamma Mia! | more ... International philatelists to converge in Joburg Sandton Convention Centre October 27 - October 31 Event, Exhibition, International - The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, the 26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition, will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in October. | more... Melville Koppies Update Melville Koppies until October 31 Children, Outdoor - It is mostly business as usual over Christmas and New Year with walks on Sunday December 27 and January 3. | more... Sensational shows at Joburg Theatre Joburg Theatre Complex, Braamfontein until November 3 Circus, Music, Theatre, Comedy, Ballet - Joburg Theatre brings you an eclectic mix of world class entertainments from January to December. | more... SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. KWAZULU-NATAL: Rhumbelow Theatre presents Big Blue Rhumbelow Theatre March 12 - 21 Music, Theatre - An adventure down a trail of blues - Big Blue covers a variety of artists such as Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Van Morrison. | more... Anton Krueger's novella launches in four cities Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN, Durban March 12 Books - Sunnyside Sal is a funny and fast-moving tale of two boys tearing through the last years of apartheid, fuelled by anarchism, zol, sex and poetry. | more... Learn more about Lorca before the show until March 13 Courtyard Theatre, DUT Learning, Theatre - Pre-performance lectures will be held prior to select performances of DUT's Blood Wedding next week at the Courtyard Theatre in Durban. | more... Blood Wedding Courtyard Theatre, DUT until March 13 Theatre - Lorca's sublime drama classic Blood Wedding about revenge, desire and tragedy will be staged at the Courtyard Theatre at DUT from 9 - 13 March. | more... Writers gather for Time of the Writer festival Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre until March 13 Books, Festival - The written word will envelop Durban as writers from around South Africa and Africa arrive for a stimulating week of books, ideas and talk. | more... Skills workshops for arts practitioners The Catalina Theatre, Wilsons Wharf March 13 and 14 Industry, Learning - A series of short skills workshops for emerging arts practitioners, called Arts Savvy, are being run by PANSA KZN and VANSA KZN. | more... Applications open for Talent Campus Durban 31st Durban International Film Festival until March 15 Film, Industry, Learning - The 31st Durban International Film Festival is proud to announce the 3rd edition of Talent Campus Durban in July. | more... Hurley Weekend at Emmanuel Cathedral Emmanuel Cathedral March 19 - 21 Event - A full programme is being planned to mark the annual Denis Hurley Weekend at Emmanuel Cathedral from 19 to 21 March 2010. | more... FrontLines returns to DUT Courtyard Theatre, DUT March 20 - 25 Debate, Learning, Theatre - FrontLines, a collection of thoughts, images, testimonies, letters and responses to global conflict in the 20th century, is being re-staged at the Courtyard Theatre. | more... KickstArt presents Miracle at UKZN Square Space Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal March 26 - April 11 Theatre - Miracle by celebrated South African playwright Reza de Wet will be brought to life by KickstArt at the Square Space Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. | more... Durban Filmmart submission date extended Durban International Film Festival until March 29 Festival, Film, Industry, International - Plans for Durban's inaugural FilmMart go up a gear as the closing date for the submission of entries approaches on 29 March. | more... Rocking It Gently at the Rhumbelow Rhumbelow Theatre April 16 - 18 and April 23 - 25 Music, Theatre - Four of Durban's well loved performers, John Ellis, Shelley McLean, Lloyd De Gier and Marion Loudon, are joining forces in Rocking it Gently. | more... Andre Rieu's Tour to SA set to break all records ICC, Durban April 28 International, Music - He's bigger than Elton John, Coldplay and Britney Spears, and now Dutch violin star André Rieu has waltzed his way to record ticket sales in SA too. | more... King of Waltz Andre Rieu is coming to SA International Convention Centre, Durban April 28 International, Music - Christmas comes early this year for fans of one of the world's most popular performers: André Rieu will be touring South Africa for the first time! | more... Sparkling tribute to Shirley Bassey Rhumbelow Theatre May 7 - May 16 Music, Theatre - The Rhumbelow Theatre presents "Oh Boy! Bassey!" in which Anthony Stonier and Junaid Cassimjee pay a glamorous, sparkling tribute to Dame Shirley Bassey. | more... DIFF calls for entries for 2010 Various venues, Durban July 22 - August 1 Festival, Film - The Durban International Film Festival has announced that its 31st edition will take place from 22 July to 1 August 2010. | more... SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. LIMPOPO: - SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. MPUMALANGA: Sancta One-Act Festival plans for 2010 Johannes Stegmann Theatre, Secunda June 14 - 28 Festival, Theatre - The South African National Theatre Association (Sancta) is producing its 2010 One-Act Festival under the theme "Bringing theatre to life that's been penned for 2010". | more... SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. NORTHERN CAPE: - SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. NORTH WEST: Andre Rieu's Tour to SA set to break all records SuperBowl, Sun City, Rustenburg April 23 - April 26 International, Music - He's bigger than Elton John, Coldplay and Britney Spears, and now Dutch violin star André Rieu has waltzed his way to record ticket sales in SA too. | more... King of Waltz Andre Rieu is coming to SA Sun City, SuperBowl April 24 and 25 International, Music - Christmas comes early this year for fans of one of the world's most popular performers: André Rieu will be touring South Africa for the first time! | more... Thabazimbi Game and Tourism Expo Thabazimbi April 29 - May 1 Event, Exhibition, Music - Sunny afternoons amid the beauty of the North-west bushveld means that it's time for the 27th annual Thabazimbi Game and Tourism Expo. | more... SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. WESTERN CAPE: Professional practice seminar for visual arts RHI House, 8 Spin Street, Cape Town March 10 and 11 Art, Industry, Learning - Johannesburg based Artspace Gallery and consultancy Art Source South Africa will be hosting a seminar on professional practice for visual artists. | more... CT Opera present varied programme Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch March 11 - 13 Music, Opera - South African soprano Angela Kerrison and tenor Given Nkosi are the soloists for The Voice of the Nation with the Cape Town Opera chorus. | more... RoseLee Goldberg on performance art Hiddingh Hall, UCT's Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, Cape Town CBD March 11 Art, Learning - RoseLee Goldberg, world authority on performance art, will be giving GIPCA's Great Texts / Big Questions lecture on 11 March. | more... Loud comedy comes to the Baxter Baxter Concert Hall March 11 - 13 Theatre, Comedy - The loudest comic on stage, Paul Snodgrass, presents his first one man show with special guests rock band Taxi Violence and musician Andy Lund. | more... Ikhwezi at the Baxter Baxter Golden Arrow Stage March 11 - 20 Festival, Theatre - The Ikhwezi Theatre Festival is back at the Baxter with 12 dynamic productions. | more... London Road premieres at Kalk Bay Theatre Kalk Bay Theatre March 11 - April 10 Theatre - London Road, a tender, funny and heartbreaking story about two women from diverse backgrounds, will premiere at the Kalk Bay Theatre on 11 March. | more... Loring takes on Cape Town Carnival Cape Town March 18 - 20 2010 Event, Festival, Industry, - Richard Loring has come on board as the overall artistic director and producer of the inaugural Cape Town Carnival 2010 | more ... Music tribute honours Michael Moerane Artscape Theatre March 19 - 21 Music - Choral music celebrates the life of South Africa's first black graduate of music, Michael Moerane, a brother to former President Thabo Mbeki's mother. | more... Athol brings new play home to Fugard Theatre The Fugard Theatre, Caledon Street, Cnr of Harrington Street, District Six, Cape Town March 19 - April 11 Theatre - The Train Driver, a new play written and directed by iconic South African theatre master Athol Fugard, will have its world première on 24 March 2010. | more... Fugard Theatre opening season productions Fugard Theatre, cnr Harrington and Caledon str., District 6, Cape Town Athol Fugard's The Train Driver 19 March - 11 April 2010 Opera, Theatre - The opening season of the Fugard Theatre will see Isango Portobello perform The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo and The Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso. | more... Third Worlds: Model Cities exhibition Michaelis Gallery, Cape Town until March 19 Art, Exhibition - The Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA)'s Third Worlds: Model Cities opens at the Michaelis Gallery, Cape Town on 18 February 2010. | more... Third Worlds: Model Cities exhibition Michaelis Gallery, Cape Town until March 19 Art - The Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA)'s Third Worlds: Model Cities opens at the Michaelis Gallery, Cape Town on 18 February. | more... It's almost time for Out the Box Baxter Theatre Centre, The UCT Hiddingh campus in Gardens and the Labia Cinema on Orange Street. March 20 - 28 Festival, Theatre - The Out the Box Festival of Puppetry & Visual Performance in Cape Town from 20 to 28 March will once again fire the imaginations of audiences of all ages. | more... The Barber Boys go back to school Baxter Theatre Centre until March 20 Theatre - The ultimate school reunion will be taking Cape Town by storm as the Barber Boys go back to school with their brand new comedy School Cuts! at the Baxter. | more... Family festival offerings at Out the Box Out the Box Festival of Puppetry and Visual Performance March 20 - 28 Festival, Theatre - Stunning children's productions for the Out the Box Festival of Puppetry and Visual Performance. | more... Summer highlights at Oude Libertas Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch until March 20 Event, Music, Opera, Theatre, Ballet - This year the Oude Libertas amphitheatre reminds one of a summer bride. | more... Oude Libertas Somerseisoen: 2009/2010 Oude Libertas-amfiteater, Stellenbosch until March 20 Event, Music, Opera, Theatre, Ballet - Die Oude Libertas-amfiteater is vanjaar so spoggerig soos 'n somerbruid. | more... Fleur du Cap nominations are out Baxter Theatre March 21 Award, Industry, Theatre - Nominations for the prestigious annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, taking place this year at the Baxter Theatre on 21 March, have been announced. | more... Fabulous entertainers for the Fleur du Cap Baxter Theatre March 21 Award, Industry, Theatre - Elana Afrika leads the stunning entertainment line-up for the 45th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards in Cape Town. | more... Moving Things Film Festival Labia Cinema, Cape Town March 22 - 28 Festival, Film, Theatre - UNIMA SA's Out the Box Festival of Puppetry & Visual Performance brings the Moving Things Film Festival to the Labia Cinema in Cape Town. | more... Two week day shows added to Shaolin Monks Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino March 24 - 26 International, Theatre - BIG Concerts International today announced the addition of two midweek performances to the Cape Town leg of the exciting ‘Shaolin Monks Wheel of Life' tour to South Africa in March next year. | more... Masters of Kung Fu return to South Africa Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World March 26 - 28 International, Theatre - From the Shaolin temple in China's Henan province the fabled Shaolin Monks are making an exciting return to South Africa. | more... Writers invited to enter 2nd SA Wine Writers Award Franschhoek Literary Festival until March 26 Award, Books, Winedine - Entries for the 2nd Annual South African Wine Writers Award is now open. | more... Transitions exhibition comes to Spier Spier Old Wine Cellar Gallery until March 31 Art, Exhibition, Film, Photo, - The long anticipated Cape showing of the Transitions project opens at the Spier Old Wine Cellar Gallery on 26 November 2009 | more ... Subtle Thresholds Exhibition Iziko South African Museum Until March 2010 Art, Craft, Exhibition, - The Subtle Thresholds exhibition, opening on July 25 at the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town, examines the visual representation of disease | more ... Award-winning plays for 2010 Absa KKNK Oudtshoorn April 1 - 8 Event, Festival, Theatre - Two award-winning festival hits as well as a stage production of an award-winning book will hit the stages at the 2010 Absa KKNK festival. | more... William Kentridge - Nose: Thirty Etchings David Krut Prints and Books, Montebello Design Centre, 31 Newlands Ave, Cape Town until April 3 Art, Books, Exhibition - David Krut Print Workshop is publishing a new suite of prints by William Kentridge, Nose: Thirty Etchings. | more... Three new bands for CT jazz festival Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) April 4 - 5 Festival, Music - US keyboardist Jeff Lorber; a Dutch hip-hop duo called La Melodia and Cape Town-based guitarist Allou April will be performing at the festival. | more... Cape Town Jazz Festival stages another coup Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) April 3 and 4 Festival, Music - Renowned guitarist/vocalist George Benson and US saxophonist Charles Lloyd have been signed up for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. | more... Cape Town International Jazz Festival CTICC April 3 - 4 Festival, International, Music - When everywhere the talk is about cuts and scaling down in response to the recession, organisers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival are going big. | more... Afrikaans farce takes mischief to the max Klein Karoo Arts Festival, Oudshoorn April 4 - 8 Theatre - Billed as a "tour de farce", the rip-roaring original Afrikaans comedy Sing will be making its Pretoria debut at the State Theatre from 11 to 28 March 2010. | more... Allaboutwriting - Courses with a difference Cape Town April 10 and 11 Books, Learning - Allaboutwriting, a partnership between Richard Beynon and Jo- Anne Richards, has an exciting array of writing courses coming up in the next few weeks. | more... Grease the Musical for SA in March and April Artscape until April 11 Theatre, Musical - Grease, the international hit musical, will be presented at Artscape and The Teatro Montecasino this autumn. | more... The Great Moscow Circus is coming back to SA! GrandWest's Grand Arena April 16 - 27 Circus - The Great Moscow Circus is back with some of the greatest circus performers in the world, to offer families in South Africa the best in thrills, action, comedy and excitement. | more... Deadline looms for entries for the CTIBC Artscape Opera House, Cape Town until April 20 Competition, International, Ballet - Entries for the Cape Town International Ballet Competition (CTIBC) close on 20 April, 2010. | more... King of Waltz Andre Rieu is coming to SA GrandWest, Grand Arena, Cape Town May 1 and 2 International, Music - Christmas comes early this year for fans of one of the world's most popular performers: André Rieu will be touring South Africa for the first time! | more... Andre Rieu's Tour to SA set to break all records GrandWest, Grand Arena, Cape Town May 1 - 3 International, Music - He's bigger than Elton John, Coldplay and Britney Spears, and now Dutch violin star André Rieu has waltzed his way to record ticket sales in SA too. | more... Rock 'n roll raconteur for SA Baxter Concert Hall, Cape Town May 8 Theatre, Comedy - American Henry Rollins will perform his Frequent Flyer show three times only in Joburg and Cape Town in May 2010. | more... Franschhoek Literary Festival's 2010 programme Franschhoek May 14 - 16 Books, Debate, Festival, Learning - The Franschhoek Literary Festival 2010 programme - released yesterday on www.flf.co.za/ - has a vibrant array of topics on the menu for a three day literary feast. | more... Franschhoek Literary Festival enlists partners Franschhoek May 14 - 16 Books, Festival - The Franschhoek Literary Festival announced this week that the Sunday Times and Porcupine Ridge Wines have come on board to support its vision. | more... Franschhoek Literary Festival: Programme Teaser Franschhoek May 14 - 16 Books, Festival - The Franschhoek Literary Festival: Fourth Edition will hit the streets of this Winelands village starting on Friday 14 May, until sunset 16 May. | more... Franschhoek Literary Festival Various venues, Franschhoek May 14 - 16 Books, Festival - The Franschhoek Literary Festival: Fourth Edition will hit the streets of this Winelands village starting on Friday 14 May. | more... Franschhoek Literary Festival 2010 Various venues, Franschhoek May 14 - 16 Books, Festival - The fourth Franschhoek Literary Festival will take place from 14 to 16 May 2010. | more... Top dancers to compete again in Cape Town Cape Town International Ballet Competition Artscape Opera House July 12 - 17 Competition, Dance, Event, International, Ballet - South Africa's premier ballet competition will be held at Artscape in July, directly after the Soccer World Cup. | more... Mega-hit musical opens in SA in 2010 Artscape: from August 15, 2010 Teatro, Montecasino: from October 5, 2010 Dance, Music, Theatre, - Experience the wonderful, irresistible story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs in the worldwide smash hit musical Mamma Mia! | more ... GIPCA's Great Texts / Big Questions resumes Hiddingh Hall, UCT's Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, Cape Town CBD until August 26 Debate, Learning - Philosopher and political commentator Daniel Herwitz will kick off GIPCA's 2010 Great Texts / Big Questions lecture series on 4 March. | more... Character Course blends psychology and writing Cape Town August 27 Books, Industry, Learning - Sometimes it takes a shrink to work out what really makes a person tick - even if that person is a fictional character in the mind of a writer. | more... SUBSCRIBE to receive, via e mail, news tailored to your interests and area. © Artslink.co.za 1997 - 2010. All Rights Reserved. This article may not be copied, reproduced, published, uploaded, posted, "mirrored" or included on your own server or publication, re-used, transmitted or distributed to others, without the express permission of Artslink.co.za. |
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With five Naledi Theatre Awards nominations under her belt, Louise Saint-Claire opens up like never before on BASA Today, with Zingi Mkefa.
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With five Naledi Theatre Awards nominations under her belt, Louise Saint-Claire opens up like never before on BASA Today, with Zingi Mkefa.
Listen to the whole show.
