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Sultry Summer Sensations
The sultry Cape Town summer offer the perfect weather for exciting outdoor theatre presentations. Don’t miss the last few performances of this year’s Maynardville Open-Air Theatre performances – Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, as well as Cape Town City Ballet’s Firebird. The rest of the February fare includes a titillating ice ballet and a cultural diverse offering ranging from Spanish Flamenco to home-grown indigenous theatre.
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Antony and Cleopatra (± 2,5 hrs)
Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra lights up the stage at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre this season. For centuries, this tale of the last Queen of Egypt and her torrid, adulterous affair with the Roman hero, Mark Antony, has captured the imagination. Shakespeare’s brilliant parable about Empire and duty in conflict with folly and lust pitches the feminine, the fluid, the intuitive and the imagination in an all out battle with the masculine, reason, order and Empire-building. With soaring style and searing poetry he mourns the outcome and loss.
Antony and Cleopatra is considered to be one of Shakespeare’s supreme imaginative achievements with Cleopatra his most compelling female role. Marthinus Basson and a cast of award winning actors bring this year’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park to life.
Director Marthinus Basson
Designs Marthinus Basson
Music Braam du Toit
Lighting Faheem Bardien
Sound Lynley Pillay
Starring Tinarie Van Wyk Loots (Cleopatra) and André Weideman (Antony) and full cast
Presented by Artscape and The Maynardville Theatre Trust
MAYNARDVILLE OPEN-AIR THEATRE
16 January to 20 February 2010
R100 | R130 | R150
School performances: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 February at 19:45
Pensioners, students & PANSA members R60 half an hour prior to performance
For picnics call the Picnic Company 021 706 8470 or info@picnics.co.za
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Firebird (± 1,75 hrs)
The exotic Firebird ballet belongs in the sylvan setting of the Maynardville Park as she flits through the trees and the evil Kotchei weaves his spells on the forest creatures.
Presented by Cape Town City Ballet in association with Artscape
MAYNARDVILLE OPEN-AIR THEATRE
7, 14, 21 February 2010 @ 20:15
R90 | R100
Pensioners & students: R30 off each ticket on day of performance only
Block bookings (10 or more) & FMR members: R10 off each ticket
SAARP (formerly ARP & P): R35 per ticket from Box Office only
Friends & Balletomanes: R10 off each ticket (from 9 November 2009)
Schools bookings through CTCB: Learners R40, Adults R50
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Cinderella on Ice (± 2,5 hrs)
"The hottest ticket on ice... blood-stirring, bravura skating" THE TIMES, UK
The Imperial Ice Stars return to Cape Town in their brand new ice ballet Cinderella on Ice. More than two million people across five continents have been swept to their feet by this company’s adrenaline-infused performances. Cape Town audiences can now experience the glittering magic of one of the world’s best-loved ballets performed on ice, and in the comfort and intimacy of the Artscape Opera House.
The former two Imperial Ice Stars’ productions in South Africa – Swan Lake on Ice and Sleeping Beauty on Ice – astonished audiences, and the unique concept of an ice rink on stage fired their imagination. Cinderella on Ice will be as athletic, as astounding, as adept, as beautiful and as enchanting as the last two performances, with all the intrigue of the original story brought to life in a way not seen before in South Africa.
Conceived and choreographed by Tony Mercer
Original Music composed by Tim A. Duncan and Edward Barnwell
Presented by Pieter Toerien Productions
OPERA HOUSE
14 January to 07 February 2010
Tuesdays to Fridays 19:30
Saturdays: 14.30 & 19.30
Sundays: 14:00 & 18:00
R100 | R150 | R175 | R250 | R275 | R325 | R375
Block Bookings for 20/30 +: Contact Tracy Cahill at Tel: 021 438 3301
tracy@theatreonthebay.co.za
Family Package available. More info www.cinderellaonice.co.za
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Krismis van Map Jacobs (± 1,25 ure)
Adam Smal se toneelstuk, Krismis van Map Jacobs, kry gestalte in die vroeë sewentigerjare op die Cape Flats. Dit handel oor die swaarkry, die hartseer, maar ook die goeie tye voor die Big Days. Map Jacobs se verlossing lê opgesluit in die mense rondom hom. Sy soektog na identiteit, lei die gehoor na verskillende dimensies van verskillende lewens in verskillende omstandighede in dié prag toneelstuk
Dié drama is ‘n voorgeskrewe werk vir Graad 12 leerders en word spesiaal ná die Suidoosterfees vir hulle opgevoer.
Regie David Kramer
Met Christo Davids, Ivan Abrahams, André Samuels, David Johnson, Jackie van den Heever, Travis Snyders, Charlton George, Euodia Samson, Loukmaan Adams en Shamiela Ishmael.
Aangebied deur die Suidoosterfees en Kunstekaap
TEATER
2 tot 5, 8 tot 10, 11, 12 Februarie 2010 @ 10:00
3, 5, 10, 12 Februarie 2010 @ 19:00
Skole Blokbesprekings by Computicket
6, 13 Februarie 2010 @ 20:15 (Openbare vertonings)
R70
Pensioentrekkers & studente: R50 per kaartjies
Blokbesprekings: 10% afslag vir groepe van 10 of meer
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Madiah (± 1,25 hrs)
Renowned flamenco guitar maestro Saudiq Khan heads an ensemble of world class musicians, including Robert Davis (cajon and percussion), André Webb (bass guitar) and Ivan Bell (drummer).
Passion and technique combine in a show full of cutting edge rhythms, which promises to captivate the audience with passionate Flamenco and Latin, with a dash of jazz, and original work.
This will be the launch of Saudiq’s new album, Madiah, after the loss of his beloved mother.
ARENA
3 to 6 February 2010 @ 20:15
R75
Pensioners & students: R45 per ticket on presentation of valid ID
Block bookings: Groups of 10 or more 10% discount
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Melanie Scholtz CD Launch (± 1,5 hrs)
Jazz songstress, Melanie Scholtz, who annually act as one of the jazz masters of the Artscape Youth Jazz Festival, launches her new CD, Connected, with a live concert.
Presented by Artscape
A project of the Artscape Audience Development and Education Department
THEATRE
18 February 2010 @ 17:00
R50
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Save a Child’s Heart
A heart-warming photo exhibition of 38 works by photographers Natalie Behring, Jonah Mink, Shelia Shalhevet, Nati Shohat, Debra Silver, David Silverman and Gili Yaari. It depicts children and the surgery they have received from Save a Child’s Heart (SACH).
SACH is an Israeli based organisation, which provides life-saving surgery for children from developing countries. 40% of the children are from the Palestinian Territories & Jordan, 40% from African countries, and the rest from China, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Moldova and Ukraine.
Presented by SACH Foundation
THEATRE FOYER
8 to 14 February 2010
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Cape Town Opera 2010 Season Launch (± 2 hrs)
Kick-off 2010 at Cape Town Opera’s season launch with tantalising bites and delicious ‘operatinis’. Make your way up the red carpet, set foot on the opera stage and… well you’ll just have to be there to join the magic and mystery.
Bookings are essential, as seating is limited. Reserve your place now by e-mailing info@capetownopera.co.za.
Presented by Cape Town Opera
OPERA HOUSE
10 February 2010 @ 19:00
Free
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Three Shades of Raga (± 3 hrs)
A festival of Indian classical music, featuring Pandit Jasraj, Kala Ramnath and Ken Zuckerman.
Pandit Jasraj is endowed with a rich, soulful and sonorous voice, which traverses effortlessly over all three and a half octaves. His vocals are characterised by a harmonious blend of classic and opulent elements, projecting traditional music as an intense spiritual expression.
Kala Ramnath has completely revolutionised the technique of playing the violin by taking this instrument so close to vocal music. Her lecture demonstrations with the New York Philharmonic, at Rotterdam Conservatory of Music, University of Geissen, and Weill Music Institute, have received tremendous acclaim.
The program also features Ken Zuckerman on sarod. Ken is the principal of the Ali Akbar College of Music, Basel, Switzerland.
Presented by Inner Circle Entertainment
OPERA HOUSE
12 February 2010 @ 20:00
R150 | R175 | R200
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Sterling EQ in Concert (± 2 hrs)
Virtuosity and glamour meets in one breathtaking instrumental showcase. Sterling Electric Quartet turns Classical favourites into contemporary dance hits which, together with their renditions of well-known South African songs and Latin House, Jazz and even disco chart-toppers, never fails to leave their audience wanting more! Sterling EQ in Concert at Artscape will be filmed for their live DVD.
Director Carina Bruwer
Costumes Kobus Dippenaar
Lighting Vance van Rooyen
Presented by Five Seasons Entertainment
OPERA HOUSE
13 February 2010 @ 20:00
R120 | R135 | R150
Block bookings: Groups of 10 or more 10% discount
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Julian Lloyd Webber, Cello Recital (± 2 hrs)
As part of the fourth International Summer Music Festival, world-famous cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and François du Toit (piano) are to perform works by JS Bach, Fauré, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Britten and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Presented by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
THEATRE
14 February 2010 @ 20:00
R120
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Ingcwaba lendoda lise cankwe ndlela (± 1,25 hrs)
(The grave of the man is next to the road)
Using original songs and footage of the landscape along the N2 from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape, Ingcwaba lendoda lise cankwe ndlela takes the audience on a journey deep into the consequences of migration on the fabric of the family. Drawing strongly on the stories, images and ritual that surround these journeys up and down the N2 highway, it explores the constant physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual to and fro movement of young black South Africans.
Director Mandla Mbothwe
Devised Mandla Mbothwe and cast
Music Nolufefe Mtshabe and Themba Pondo
Translations Thoko Ntshinga
Videography Sanjin Muftic
Décor Craig Leo
Costume Shiba Sopotela
Choreography Jennie Reznek, Maxwell Xolani Rani
Presented by Artscape and the Magnet Theatre Company
A project of the Artscape Indigenous Arts Department
Supported by the National Lottery Distribution Trust fund, Gordon Institute of Performing and Creative Arts, National Arts Council
ARENA
10 to 20 February 2010 @ 20:30
R50
Pensioners & students: R35 per ticket with valid ID
Block bookings: Groups of 10 or more R35 per ticket
Schools: R35 per ticket
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Viaje Flamenco (± 1,75 hrs)
La Rosa presents Viaje Flamenco (Flamenco Journey), a journey that beautifully portrays the cultural history of Flamenco through Arabic, Indian, Sephardic, Iberian and African music, song and dance. The show reunites director Geoffrey Hyland, choreographer Carolyn Holden and the Vadhini Indian Arts Academy, supported by a nine-piece musical ensemble and guest artists from Madrid, choreographer and dancer Joaquin Ruiz and the singer José Salinas.
Choreography Carolyn Holden, Savitri Naidoo, Maxwell Xolani Rani, La Truco, Joaquin Ruiz
Director Geoffrey Hyland
Costume design Dicky Longhurst
Lighting design Daniel Galloway
Presented by La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre
Supported by the NAC, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports, the Cape Tercentenary Foundation, the Nussbaum Foundation, the Grandwest Culture and Heritage Trust, the Philip Schock Foundation
THEATRE
17 to 21 February 2010 @ 20:15
Matinees: 20 February @ 14:30 & 21 February @ 18:00
R95 | R115 | R125
Pensioners & students: R30 per ticket on presentation of valid ID
Block bookings: Groups of 10 or more, R30 discount per ticket
Schools: R50 per ticket for performances on 17 & 18 February @ 20:15 and 20 February @ 14:30
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Butlers and Botox (± 1,25 hrs)
"Witty, current and very sharp." – CAPE TIMES
"Turning spectators into mini-directors and even accomplices to murder!" – CUE
The butler is back by popular demand after sellout successes in 2009. This time round, the audience is introduced to another wealthy family - including husband and wife duo - David and Claire Wright - who each have their own hidden agendas. Throw in Claire's rather ditsy twin sister, Audrey, and David's Benoni-style buddy, Harry, as well as the enticing prospect of a claim to a huge inheritance, and you have all the ingredients for a classic murder-mystery in the making!
The shenanigans start when Claire, a wealthy fashion designer, invites her friends over for a fancy dress evening in the hopes of disguising her recently bungled Botox operation. Before long, however, people begin to die mysteriously and it seems as though ANYONE could be a suspect...
Written & Directed by Justin Wilkinson
Starring Evelyn Ball, Andrew Roux, Justin Wilkinson
Sound & Lighting Chantell Wilkinson
Presented by Slick ‘n Sleeve Theatre Collective
ARENA
24 to 27 February 2010
24, 25 February @ 20:15
27 February @ 15:00
R55
26, 27 February @ 20:15
R69
Early bird discounts: 2 tickets for the price of 1 for bookings done before 1 February
Pensioners & students: R45 per ticket
Block bookings: Groups of 10 or more, R45 per ticket
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Where the Boys are (± 1,75 hrs)
This slick and sexy musical revue showcases the talents of three of Cape Town’s most charismatic performers, Alistair Izobell, Loukmaan Adams and Mono Dullisear.
Through vibrant percussion, scintillating harmonies and soaring love songs these boys take their audience on an exhilarating journey of love as they share stories about their lives with the women who orbit their existence - from adoring mothers to jealous lovers and controlling wives. It does not set out to defend the caveman; instead it tells it like it is as these three young men travel that long walk to their wedding vows. Don’t miss it this time round!
Director Basil Appollis
Musical Director Camillo Lombaard
With Alistair Izobel, Loukmaan Adams, Mono Dullisear
Presented by Suite Basil Promotions
THEATRE
24 February to 7 March 2010
Preview: 24 February 2010 @ 20:15
R85
25 to 7 March 2010 @ 20 15
R100
Saturday matinees: 27 February & 6 March 2010 @ 14:30
Sunday matinee: 28 February & 7 March 2010 @ 15:00
R85
Pensioners & students: 10% discount on presentation of valid ID
Block bookings: Groups of 10 or more 10% discount
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