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BACK TO BORGE
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
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BAXTER DANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Baxter Dance Film Festival 2010, in association with Cinedans (Amsterdam), is an exciting programme screening several international dance movies, including documentary feature films by top international choreographers, directors, dancers, dance companies. Screenings include the Forward Motion collection, three programmes of British screen dance works. Golden Arrow Studio Baxter Theatre
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BEGUM NAWAZISH ALI
BEGUM NAWAZISH ALI - Pakistan's Queen of Talk, a la Oprah, currently hosts TV show in both Pakistan and India, interviewing business tycoons, actors, government and religious leaders. asking provocative and flirty questions especially to her male guests. Begums alter ego, Ali Saleem, has taken the satirical art of female impersonation to new heights and is on par with the likes of South Africa's Grande Dame, Evita Bezuidenhout. Rendezvous Theatre. State Theatre
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Bubbly Bosoms
These ladies are doing it for themselves: all female arts collective, Thari Ya Arts Productions team up with The State Theatre and National Arts Council. Cast and directors - stunning collaborative of South Africa industry powerhouses: Connie Chiume, Faith Kekana, Nakedi Ribane, Anniki Maswenganye, Zodwa Mabena, Sankie Motsei, Thandi Mahlangu, Lesego Nkonyane, Clemetine Mosimane and Thope Diniso. Bubbly Bosoms combines performance elements of classic South African music, powerful singing voices, gripping storytelling to construct the tale of ten women from different backgrounds brought together by their stokvel membership. State Theatre Pretoria - Arena.
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CAPITAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2010
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
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Comedian Jeff Dunham live in SA
The voice behind character catch phrase Achmed the Dead Terrorists - Silence! I Keel You - has taken the art of ventriloquism to new heights by transforming it into a cutting-edge comedy experience that has taken the world by storm. One of his characters video clips, has been viewed well over 100 million times. The secret to Dunhams comedic genius and unprecedented success is found in the believable real personalities he has created.Dunhams appeal straddles international borders as well as any cultural barriers as he feels it is his mission to not just entertain but touch people's lives.
• Tour Dates South Africa: • Sun City, SuperBowl: 18 Sept • Joburg: Carnival City, Big Top Arena: 23 Sept • Cape Town: GrandWest, Grand Arena: 24 Sept |
CRACKS AND THE CITY
Experience life through eyes of this rare stellar collection of some of the most hilarious women all gathered in one place for one crazy week only. Honorary “crack” Marc Lottering hosts the show. Features, alongside award-winning comedic actress Anthea Thompson, two young actresses, Shimmy Isaacs and Anne Hirsch and veteran award-winning columnist Marianne Thamm. Baxter Theatre - Flipside - Cape Town
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DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
Rob Beckers hilarious - and informative - comedy about the differences between the sexes continues its phenomenal run with Alan Committie, who energetically and with great aplomb, defends the sometimes primitive behaviour of the modern-day Caveman. Theatre on the Bay, Cape Town
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DIE NAAIMASJIEN
Starring award-winning actress, Sandra Prinsloo. In her room at the old age home Magdaleen is making sure that Miss Muffet, as she calls her beloved Bernina, is extra clean and that all the extra thread, needles, and spindles are neatly packed for the woman who is coming to collect the machine. Between cleaning and packing she takes us on a journey of compassion, humour and wisdom to a time of milk deliveries in glass bottles, brewed coffee, socks with seams and a childhood on the farm. State Theatre Pretoria
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DIRT
Cairns’ breathtaking style of theatre sees him effortlessly jump between numerous characters, deftly using props to switch settings and move the story along. His acute observations of people ensures he artfully captures each one of his interesting, and often shady, characters, and he can take the audience from laughter to tears in a few swift moves, while keeping them on the edge of their seats as the story unfolds.
Ages 13 years and up. Kalk Bay Theatre |
