MUSIC

BACK TO BORGE

17 Jun 2010 to 01 Aug 2010 Music, Theatre, Comedy
Armed with nothing but a grand piano and an irreverent sense of humour, Jonathan Roxmouth takes the audience on a laugh-a-minute marathon through the wacky world of famous Danish Pianist and Comedian Victor Borge in his brand new one-man show directed by fellow madman, Alan Swerdlow. Teatro Montecasino

CAPITAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2010

27 Aug 2010 to 07 Sep 2010 Music, Theatre, Comedy
TOUR OF THE WORLD IN TSHWANE - the City, graced by the Union Buildings, powered by importance of the Reserve Bank, enriched by offerings of The South African State Theatre, and home to global embassies and consulates; a melting pot of language, culture and experience. This unique platform for meeting different people and interacting with different cultures, with artists who communicate through art and a strong builder of bridges between international cultures. Program offers theatre goers, music lovers, fashion followers and all those interested in the human spirit, an opportunity to delight their senses. State Theatre Pretoria

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

01 Jun 2010 to 11 Jul 2010 Music, Theatre
Relive the 60’s & 70’s with LM Radio. The Barnyard Theatres will take audiences back in time across two decades of LM Radio, celebrating the music of the Sixties and Seventies. Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge, Cape Town.

MA-BRRR

03 Sep 2010 to 26 Sep 2010 Music, Theatre
Brenda Fassie: Nokuzola. Queen Bee. Sleaze Queen. Rock 'n Roll Phenomenon. Gifted performer. Pop star. Call her what you want, but the truth is that there is only one Ma-Brrr. This unique musical is your chance to experience Brenda in her full, true might. A short run ignited South Africas sluggish original musical industry with its breathtaking telling of the life, music, passions and pain of Ma-Brrr. Conceived and directed by renowned award-winning theatre veteran Jerry Mofokeng, and featuring a stellar behind-the-scenes mix of talent including choreographer Themba Nkabinde, Music Director Victor Masondo and script consultant Bongani Madondo, Ma-Brrr features a live band, and a storyline that will keep you riveted. But the real star is Lesego Motsepe as Brenda, revealing a new side to her talents in her moving, incredibly accurate portrayal of the music icon. Jam-packed with Brenda's hit songs and impeccably scripted, this is musical theatre at its most infectious and truly South Africa. State Theatre Pretoria.

SUPER TROOPERS

13 Jul 2010 to 29 Aug 2010 Dance, Music, Showbizz, Theatre
A Tribute to Abba, The Bee Gees and the 70’s. What do ABBA and The Bee Gees have in common? Both groups ruled the world with their music, have top selling albums of all time and have become best selling artists of all time, selling more than 200 million records each! Super Troupers is both slick and entertaining and also features beautiful vocal harmonies. So join us for the all time Abba / Bee Gees celebration as we salute The Super Troupers! Barnyard Theatre, Gateway, Umhlanga Rocks.

THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

18 May 2010 to 11 Jul 2010 Music, Showbizz, Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s compassionate, heart-wrenching hugely powerful musical is the only announced major new stage production being created specifically to celebrate 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. A 39-strong performing company, accompanied by 10-piece orchestra playing Andrew Lloyd Webber ballads and stirring anthems is directed by CLINTON ZERF, under the leadership of acclaimed director Janice Honeyman. Joburg Theatre Complex - THE MANDELA