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EVENTS:
The Ikhwezi Community Theatre Festival
Baxter Theatre
October 9 to 25
The festival brings together the best drama groups from the Western Cape,
both from Cape Town itself and from Worcester, Paarl, Plettenberg Bay and
Ceres. Tel: 021 680 3980
24th Durban International Film Festival
Various venues, Durban
October 13 - 26
Organised by the Centre for Creative Arts, this 24th edition of the Festival
has enlarged dramatically to a total of 180 film screenings across the
two-week period. Tel: 031 260 2506
Mega Centenary Faire
Cullinan
November 2
This quaint mining village will be buzzing, so let Friends of the Rail take
you to the Faire on their old steam train. Book soonest if you do not want
to miss out! VIP guests on this train, will be a high profile group from
Pretoria Council as well as members of Gauteng Tourism, all keen to
experience a journey down memory lane on our steam train. Tel: 012 667 4845.
Sithengi Trade Expo & Conference.
Artscape Theatre Complex
November 13 - 19
The 7th South African International Film and Television Market features
exhibitions, trade shows, conferencing, educational meetings, workshops,
pitching forums, screenings and seminars. This seven-day event is the only
of it's kind to be held on the African Continent. Tel: 021 430 8204
PANSA Festival of Reading of New Writing
Intimate Theatre, UCT, Hiddingh Campus
November 14 - 16
Five new South African plays have been selected for the second PANSA
Festival of Reading of New Writing. Tel: 011 880 5486
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THEATRE: CAPE TOWN:
Theatresports at Artscape
Interactive comedy show at On Broadway in Tableview every Monday and at
Artscape on The Side every Tuesday and Thursday. Tel: 021 410 9800
The Boyfriend
Artscape Theatre Complex
September 26 to October 19
Described as the most successful, tuneful and witty of the send-up musicals
which pastiche the style of earlier light-hearted and more charming days.
Tel: 021 410 9812
Nothing but the Truth
Baxter Main Theatre
October 7 - November 1
Long-term sibling rivalry between two brothers, Sipho and Themba, is only
resolved when Themba dies in exile and his daughter brings home the remains.
Tel: 021 680 3991
Lovborg's Women
Intimate Theatre, UCT
October 7 to 25
For the first time Alan Committie, Gaetan Schmid, Robyn Scott and Keren
Tahor team up for the hilarious and wacky comedy Lovborg's Women. Tel: 021
480 7129
Classic Highlights - Cape Town City Ballet
Artscape Theatre Complex
October 4 to 19
Classic Highlights includes excerpts from all time favourites such as
Raymonda, Carmen and Spartacus. Tel: 021 410 9812
Japes
The Theatre on the Bay
October 15 - 25
Simon Gray's intelligent and moving new drama about love and sex, jealousy,
sibling relationships and parenthood. Not to be missed!
Joan Brickhill Remembers
The Theatre on the Bay
October 13
The Grande Dame of South-African musicals shares an evening of sparkling
memories from her glamorous and fascinating past. Two performances only.
Tel: 021 438 3300.
THEATRE: DURBAN:
Defending the CaveBrats
Catalina Theatre
October 7 until November 2
This popular hit returns to Durban. Tel: 031 305 6889
KickstArt presents Proof
Kwasuka Theatre
Until October 25
Proof is a wonderfully-fun, smart and compassionate play of ideas which
explores the complexity of love as much as it does the mysteries of
mathematics. Tel: 083 544 2006
Cry, The Beloved Country
Playhouse Drama Theatre
October 15 to 26
Cape Argus critic Owen Williams lauded Sargeant for doing the memory of
Paton in his centenary year "a signal service by this truly theatrical
rendering of his poignant novel, bringing out the essence of Paton's work
while keeping its spirit intact in an arresting and novel manner." Tel: 031
266 7892
Jay Pather's Home
Durban Art Gallery
29 October - 9 November
The ever-innovative Jay Pather and his Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre presents a
new season of inspired dance works entitled Home. Tel: 031 311 2268
Puss In Boots is coming!
Lango's
Until 31 December
An adult panto with an evil queen, an old lush-of-a-mother-in-a-shoe, an
ogre called "Buttercup", a scheming cat and of course Dick! Tel: 031 5637324
THEATRE: JOHANNESBURG:
Actors Centre events for October. Assorted Workshops.
Tel: 011 877 6843 www.artslink.co.za/actorscentre
The Best of the Boys, Highlights, Islands, Who Stole the Orchestra and more
at The Showcase in October.
Tel: 011 794 4382
Puss in Boots
Johannesburg Youth Theatre
September 8 to October 14
Tel: 011 484 1584 www.jyt.co.za
The Vagina Monologues
Nu Metro Privé Cinema at Village Walk
October 15 - November 9
Directed by Dawn Lindberg and Starring Rosie Motene, Rachel Tambo, Tselane
Tambo and Nobuntu Mpahlaza, this show crosses all divides and will educate,
and empower people about the truth of the Vagina. Tel: 011 487 1800
www.desdawn.co.za
Beyond Words and the Big Red Lollipop
The Wits Theatre
October 9 - 18
Conceived by Athena Mazarakis (well-known performer and choreographer) and
choreographed in collaboration with the cast. Tel: 011 717 1372
Moving into Dance 25th Anniversary Celebrations
The Dance Factory
October 24 - 26: Young Choreographers Season. Tel: 011 838 2816
www.midance.co.za
African Footprint The Globe Theatre
Until February 1 2004
After selling out Cape Town and China, this foot stomping spectacular
returns home. Tel: 011 248 5168
The Young Ones
The Sound Stage
Until December 31 2003!
Richard Loring presents a celebration of songs from the "young ones of
yesteryear" whose music never seems to age. Tel: 011 315 5084
Whole in One
Liberty Theatre on the Square
September 30 - November 15
Paul Slabolepszy's newest comedy WHOLE IN ONE or The Meaning of Life ... as
revealed through the ancient and hallowed ritual of golf! Tel. 011 883 8606
www.artslink.co.za/tots
THEATRE: PRETORIA
Fame - The Musical
Spoornet State Theatre Opera House
September 10 - November 16
A dynamic night of rock and soul, movement and colour - don't miss it.
Tel: 084 190 3263
THEATRE: EASTERN CAPE
Re-Collections
Barn Theatre, Port Elizabeth
November 9 to 11
The First Physical Theatre Company performs their tenth anniversary touring
programme in PE. Tel: 083 410 7747
THEATRE: FREE STATE
"Me & You ...and Friends"
Kroonstad Civic Theatre: Kroonstad
November 21
Tel: 011 880 3099 www.ballettheatreafrikan.co.za
"Ballet Theatre Afrikan at Sand du Plessis"
Sand du Plessis Theatre, Bloemfontein
November 25 - 27
Tel: 011 880 3099 www.ballettheatreafrikan.co.za
THEATRE: NORTHERN CAPE
"Me & You ...and Friends"
Northern Cape Theatre, Kimberley
November 17
Tel: 011 880 3099 www.ballettheatreafrikan.co.za
MUSIC:
Odeion Quartet
Durban Jewish Club
October 14
Durban's Friends of Music, in association with the University of Natal Music
School, present the Bloemfontein based quartet in recital. Tel: 082 335 6088
Free monthly Maskandi music gigs at Durban's BAT centre. First Friday of
each month at 5:30 for 6pm, featuring local artists. Tel: 082 335 6088
www.batcentre.co.za
Tananas
The Showcase Theatre Restaurant
Sunday 19 October 2003
The South African super group is making a rare appearance in Johannesburg.
The group is acknowledged globally for its brilliant talent and sounds, and
has released eight CDs, all to international acclaim. Tel: 011 447 7518
Standard Bank Summer Season of Romantic Classics
Linder Auditorium / City Hall
October 15 - November 13
The JPO's Summer Season will feature some best loved classics. Details
below:
Week 1: 15/16 October
Venue: Linder Auditorium
Soloist: Philippe Graffin Dvorak - Carnival Overture
Conductor: Michael Hankinson Dvorak - Violin Concerto, Rimsky - Korsakov -
Scheherazade
Week 2: 22/23 October
Venue: Linder Auditorium
Conductor: Robert Maxym Bach - Suite, Mahler - Symphony No. 5
Week 3: 29/30 October
Venue: City Hall
Soloist: Ben Schoeman Tchaikovsky - Romeo & Juliet Overture
Conductor: Michael Hankinson Rimsky -Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnol,
Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No 1, Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture
Week 4: 5/6 November
Venue: Linder Auditorium
Soloist: Robin Finlay Borodin - Prince Igor Overture
Conductor: Nicholas Cleobury Aratunyan - Trumpet Concerto, Sibelius -
Symphony No.5
Week 5: 12/13 November
Venue: Linder Auditorium
Soloist: Adam Aleksander Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.3
Conductor: Nicholas Cleobury Prokofiev - Symphony No. 5
Cape Town Concert Series - Jitká Cechova
Baxter Concert Hall
October 15
This leading Czech pianist, whose sensational Edinburgh debut in 1998
propelled her onto the world stage, tours South Africa for the first time.
Tel: 021 439 7663
Symphony Concert
Cape Town City Hall
October 16
Featuring: Fratres (Pärt), Piano Concerto No 3 (Bartok), Symphony No 10
(Shostakovich); Bernhard Gueller (conductor), Francois du Toit (piano). Tel:
021 410 9809
Rotary Pops
Cape Town City Hall
October 17 - 18
The Constantia Rotary Club presents a origramme of classical favourites and
contemporary music conducted by George Michie. Tel: 021 531 0814
Oratorio
Cape Town City Hall
November 21 - 22
Featuring: L'Enfance du Christ (Berlioz); Nicholas Cleobury (conductor),
Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town. Tel: 021 423 4739
Symphony Concert
Cape Town City Hall
November 27
Featuring: Don Juan overture (Richard Strauss), Piano Concerto in E minor
(Chopin), The Birds (Respighi), La Mer (Debussy); Nicholas Cleobury
(conductor), Alessandra Ammara (piano), Cape Philharmonic. Tel: 021 410 9809
Gala Concert
Cape Town City Hall
December 4
Featuring: El Amor brujo (Falla), Piano concerto No 21 [K-467] (Mozart),
Symphony No 4 ( Brahms);
Nicholas Cleobury (conductor), Stanislav loudenitch (piano), Cape
Philharmonic. Tel: 021 410 9809
Gala Concert
Cape Town City Hall
December 5
Featuring: La Gazza Ladra Overture (Rossini), Piano concerto No 1
(Tchaikovsky), Symphony No 4 (Mendelssohn); Nicholas Cleobury (conductor),
Stanislav loudenitch (piano), Cape Philharmonic. Tel: 021 410 9809
Christmas Carols
Cape Town City Hall
December 16 - 18
Featuring: Richard Cock (conductor), Cape Philharmonic. Tel: 021 410 9809
ART:
Pottery Classes
Digby Hoets Ceramic Studio
Wheelwork or handwork. Tel: 011 468 2591 www.digbyhoets.com
70th Open Exhibition
Manor Gallery
October 4 - November 9
Featuring a wonderful selection of the best watercolour and mixed
water-based media paintings in the country. Tel: 011 465 7934
www.wssa.org.za
Ceramics SA Exhibition
Artscape Chandelier Foyer
October 5 - 19
The Association of Potters of Southern Africa (Western Cape) hosts their
biannual national exhibition. Selected ceramist from South Africa will
display their latest works at this prestigious exhibition. Tel: 021 423 7864
Otto Dix: Prints 1920-24
Iziko-SA National Gallery
October 8 - November 23
The remarkable works of famous 20th century German expressionist in an
exhibition which portrays all the horror and carnage of war - and the
devastation of its aftermath. Tel: 021 481 3943
Library of Congress, a.k.a The Reading Room
Iziko-SA National Gallery
Until October 19
A new installation. Tel: 021 481 3943/0
Up Front and Personal
Cape Town: Iziko Museum 25 September - 30 October 2003
Johannesburg: Johannesburg Art Gallery 1 October - 2 November 2003
Durban: Durban Art Gallery 11 February - 28 March 2004
The British Council presents its acclaimed showcase of the best of the last
3 decades of graphics and design in UK politics. Tel: 083 626 1427
Art Exhibition
Michaelis Art Library, First Floor
Johannesburg Public Library
10 October - 29 November
The library displays the work of library users, many of whom are self-taught
artists developing their skills through the books available in the library.
Tel: 011 870 1235
Summer Exhibition
Kuns Uniek
October 3 to November 17
Experience a stimulating variety of the latest well known South African
artwork uniquely exhibited in a superb dwelling atmosphere. Tel: 012 361
6927 www.kunsuniek.co.za
At PhotoZa Gallery - Tel: 011 880 0833 www.photoza.co.za
1 - 16 October: Japanese Embassy (PhotoZA Two)
4 - 25 October: Stephen Hobbs - "M23 70 (2003)"
27 October - 22 November: Guy Tillim: Kunhinga Portraits (PhotoZA Two)
4 - 15 November: Brenton Maart "Temporary Architecture"
24 November - 6 December: Norman Mankowitz
26 November - 24 December: Pierre Crocquet: On Africa Time (PhotoZA Two)
Puppets on a String
Absa Gallery
October 7 - 29
The exhibition is a result of a Masters study in Performing Arts Technology
by Technikon Pretoria student Zuanda Badenhorst. Tel: 011 350 5793
October at the Durban Art Gallery
14 - 15 Weaving with wool, bring your own wool and pieces of fabric. Cost
R25
15 - 16 Open Day discussion for public and artists around "My Roots"
exhibition 13:00 - 14:00
21 - 22 Embroidery demonstration by NP Naidoo around "My Roots" - Free at
13:00 - 14:00
FILM:
Feldman @ the flicks: "Stander" brings an episode in SA crime history to
life, while "Down With Love" lovingly rekindles the Doris Day/Rock Hudson
era.
TELEVISION:
Kunskafee - is a magazine programme about the arts, which aims to reflect
art in such a way it will become accessible to all viewers, but at the same
time not disappoint art connoisseurs.
Sunday
kykNet 19:30
Repeats:
Monday at 15:00
Tuesday at 10:00
Tel: 011 789 6780
RADIO:
Just the Ticket on Kultcha Vultcha on Radio Today 1485AM
A radio adaptation of 'Just the Ticket' by Percy Tucker on his 50+ years in
SA Theatre
Sundays at 18:00
Repeated on Thursdays at 15:30
Tel: 083 377 9388 www.artslink.co.za/jtt
FORTHCOMING:
As in the past, Pieter Toerien has lined up an irresistible selection of
shows for the Summer Season at The Theatre on the Bay. Tel: 021 438 3300.
Claptomania (28 October - 1 November): Once again the house will rock when
irrepressible Mike McCullagh and his talented band keep audiences on their
feet and in the aisles with their journey through the world of music
legends.
Decorating Affairs (4 - 22 November): Bring tissues...For tears of laughter!
Comic greats Malcolm Terrey, Dorothy Ann Gould and Clare Marshall will sweep
away audiences in Donald Churchill 's wicked and amazingly funny comedy of
flirtations, decorations and revengeful ill-done-by wives.
Station 70 (24 November - 24 January): Seasonal Hot ticket! First there was
Sixty-something! Now Station 70!! A mega-watt high-energy show that will
live on in the memories of its audiences.
Analysing Alice
Wits Amphitheatre, Braamfontein
November 11 - 15
Newcomer Sasha McDonald has written Analysing Alice, a contemporary approach
to a theatrical representation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland. Tel: 083 394 5496
Fame - The Musical
Cape Town International Convention Centre
December 3 to January 31
A dynamic night of rock and soul, movement and colour - don't miss it.
Tel: 084 190 3263
Marc Lottering Live!
Sandton's Liberty Theatre on the Square
November 18 - December 6
Comedian Marc Lottering has scooped both a Fleur Du Cap and a Vita Award for
his outstanding comedy performances over the last two years and he has just
returned from successful seasons in London and Australia. Tel. 011 883 8606
www.artslink.co.za/tots
Ballet Theatre Afrikan's Forthcoming Performances:
Tel: 011 880 3099 www.ballettheatreafrikan.co.za
"Made In Holland" : State Theatre : Pretoria
October 22 - 25
"Ballet Theatre Afrikan at the Playhouse" : Durban
October 28 - 31
"Ballet Theatre Afrikan at the Hexagon" : Pietermaritzburg
November 1
"Ballet Theatre Afrikan at the Baxter" : Cape Town
November 11 - 15
Saturday Night at the Palace
Artscape Arena
October 21 - 25
Presented by Wynberg Senior High School. Tel: 021 797 0017
Cosi Fan Tutte
Artscape Theatre
October 30 - November 7
Cape Town Opera in collaboration with the UCT Opera School explores the
complexity of love and sexuality in Mozart's comic opera Cosi Fan Tutte.
Tel: 021 410 9806
Hexed!
Artscape Arena
October 31 - November 1
Hexed is a hilarious spoof of the classic medieval adventure with a touch of
Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and everything else magic. Tel: 021 981 1531
Cry the Beloved Country
Artscape Theatre
November 18 - 29
Returning after its triumphant national tour, Roy Sargeant's stage
adaptation of Cry the Beloved Country returns to Cape Town. Tel: 021 930
4195
Friends of Cape Town Opera Awards
Artscape Theatre
Gala concert
November 30
An evening of pure opera entertainment featuring solos and ensembles from
various operas. Tel: 021 531 8621
Snow White
Artscape Theatre Foyer
December 8 - 20
The well-known fairytale comes to live with this authentic Christmas holiday
performance for youngsters. Tel: 021 4232675
Glass Roots
Artscape Arena
December 11 - January 10
Fiona Coyne's smash hit comedy directed by Roy Sargeant returns for the
festive season. Tel: 021 410 9929
Festive Season Ballet
Artscape Theatre
December 12 - 31
Cape Town City Ballet is planning a special run for the festive season.
Details to be announced. Tel: 021 650 2400
The Young Ones
Artscape Theatre
January 9 - February 28
Richard Loring presents a celebration of songs from the "young ones of
yesteryear" whose music never seems to age. Tel: 011 315 5084
Macbeth
Maynardville Open Air Theatre
January 16 - February 24
Pack your picnic basket and join the annual open air Shakespeare production
at Maynardville. Tel: 083 449 1000
Ballet
Maynardville Open Air Theatre
January 18 - February 22
This is the third year of open-air ballet since its return to Maynardville.
Tel: 021 650 2400
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