theatre

Flickty Flack Flamjangled is back!

13 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Attention all lovers of the crazy life! The annual Flamjangled Tea Party dates have been announced from Friday the 15th to Sunday the 17th of March 2013. It’s your chance to slip down the rabbit hole and experience the magic and the fun for yourself! From the horse’s mouth: The Caterpillar said to the Mouse, "May I step into your House?" The Mouse said "No, for I must go" "Go?" asked the Caterpillar, "Go Where?" The Mouse replied "Why the Flamjangled Tea Party… why not join me if you dare!" "What, when, how, why?" exclaimed the Caterpillar "Well" said the Mouse as he locked up is house, "This wondrous party happens but once a year, and I need all the time possible to prepare." Down

Tagged With: 15 - 17 March 2013, Alice in Wonderland, arts, Balkanology, carnival, circus, contermanskloof wine farm durbanville, Dress Up, February 2013, Flamjangled Tea Party, Flamjangled Tea Party Cape Town, Flamjanglled Tea Party 2013, Mad Hatter Party, Nu World Eve NYE, Nu-World, theatre, theteaparty

Festivals

Suidoosterfees 2013

23 January, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Synonymous with the Cape is the South-Easter, we curse the wind when it howls and easily forget the natural healer within the gale being the Cape Doctor, sweeping our city air clean and ridding the air of pollution. Creative minds within Cape Town have joined gale forces once again for the 10th annual Suidoosterfees (South-Easter Festival). And no, it is not a naked moon dance festival, giving thanks to the Gods for our forceful winds, with some insane ritual dance (although that may seem fun to some). This fees has got a whole lot of cultural gees, celebrating the lifestyle of the Cape, of our own people and our unique, colourful heritage. For six days from the 29th of January to the 3rd of February, cultural hubs such as the

Tagged With: art exhibitions, artscape, bo-kaap, cape town city hall, comedy acts, cultural festival, Fugard Theatre, heritage, January 2013, local and international singers, performance arts, Suidoosterfees 2013, theatre, walking tours

Theatre

The Madame is back!

22 January, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Word has it that whimsical woman with her gypsy crew are back in town for yet another show-stopping performance – yip that’s right folks, Madame Zingara is back in Cape Town, continuing to wow audiences with their new and unique Miracle Tour. As with previous tours only the very best in local and international talent has been sourced – keeping the show fresh and full of magical wonder. New guest performers include masters of the ancient Icarian games from Asia, the mesmerising triple strength act from Fort Lauderdale and, a first for South Africa, The Grouchos from Spain and Argentina Conceptualised in 2007, The Theatre of Dreams has become an icon of South African performance art. Housed within one of the last mirror tents

Tagged With: cirque, craig leo, decadent dining, madame zingara, magic, Richard Griffin, stardust, Summer Tour, The Miracle Tour, theatre, Theatre of Dreams, v&a Waterfront, Valentina Love

Lifestyle

Christmas holiday fun in the Mother City

10 December, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

School is out! Moms, Dads, Grannies and Grandpas reading this will know that the first day or two of school holidays are pure bliss, having your little ones around and keeping them entertained is a breeze, and then… BOOM the inevitable... “I'm bored – what can I do?” Stop fretting folks! We have compiled a list of things for you and your young-un’s to do these Christmas holidays for a fun-filled and stress-free Festive Season for all. The Little Mermaid at the Baxter The Little Mermaid is playing at the Baxter Theatre from the 4th to the 29th of December 2012 with two shows daily one at 10AM and 12PM Get tickets now from Computicket on 0861 915 8000 Artjamming Holiday Program “Summer in the

Tagged With: Activities for Children, Artjamming Holiday Program, Cape Town, Christmas School Holidays, Davy Dragon’s Guide to the Night Sky at the Planetarium, December 2012, Holiday Activities, Holiday Programme, Kids, KIDZ on the MOVE, Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Just So’ Stories, school holidays, Sport, The Little Mermaid, The Nutcracker at the ARTSCAPE, theatre

Music

Hugh Masekela – Songs of Migration

6 November, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Legendary flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice, Hugh Masekela, is at it again! Having recently returned to South Africa from touring Europe with Paul Simon on the Graceland 25th Anniversary Tour now it’s time for Africa to get a little taste of his musical magic with “Songs of Migration” at the Artscape Theatre from the 7th to the 11 of November 2012. The musical tribute “Songs of Migration,” is the masterpiece brainchild of Masekela with the assistance of South African director James Ngcobo. This cleverly designed show is filled with raw emotion, joyful exuberance and passionate storytelling. “Songs of Migration,” was inspired by the great trek from the village to the

Tagged With: 7 - 11 November 2012, Artscape Theatre, Cape Musical Industry Commission, dance, Dorothy Masuka, Hugh Masekela, Joseph Shabalala, Miriam Makeba, musical, Songs of Migration - Hugh Masekela, theatre

Theatre

ImproGuise TheatreSports

3 September, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Improvisation must be the most difficult form of drama, having the talent to perform without any preparation and still make everyone laugh - you need to be damn talented! ImproGuise - Cape Town’s oldest improv team has been delighting audiences by playing TheatreSports for 20 years. ImproGuise, is the comedy show where everything is made up on the spot and the audience provides the suggestions as to what they would like to see. It is absurd improvised brilliance like "Whose line is it anyway?" The TheatreSports and improv shows are made up as they go, always different, based on suggestions from the audience, and always bring the magic of live theatre right onto the stage. You could see a period drama set in a nuclear power

Tagged With: Commedy, Drama, ImproGuise, Improvisation, Kalk Bay Theatre, The Intimate Theatre on Hiddingh Campus, theatre, Theatresports

Festivals

Darling it’s the VoorkamerFest…

21 August, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The West Coast is buzzing with activity as the Spring flowers blossom and little towns come alive with intimate festivals – Oh Darling don't miss this one... Homes in Darling are the set for the 9th VoorkamerFest (Front-Room Festival) offering a unique, multi-cultural experience in an exciting and unconventional format… Voorkamer kicks off on 31 Aug, through to the 2 September 2012, this is the time of year when the darling’s of Darling open up their homes to host professional performances by local and international artists. You name it, Music, drama, mime, comedy and cabaret are performed in the lounges or “voorkamers” of Darling homes, with their owners hosting you for the duration of the show. Similar to the amazing

Tagged With: August-2012, darling, Drama, Evita se perron, Taxi, theatre, Voorkamer Fest, west coast

Art Scene

Your Body Talks and Talks and Talks

27 April, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

Body Language by Gaetan Schmid Acclaimed performer Gaëtan Schmid world premières his new show, Body Language at the Kalk Bay Theatre Café. After touring nationally and internationally for the last three years with the award-winning RUMPSTEAK, Gaëtan moves from the food that delights us to the human gestures that unite us. In his very own hilarious and informative way, he will entertain audiences with a fascinating subject: the secret language of the human body. Your body talks and talks and talks …and it won’t ever shut up! Anthropologically, sociologically, biologically, psychologically, neurologically but not too seriously, Gaëtan will analyse the provenance and the hidden

Tagged With: Body Language, Gaetan, Kalk bay, kbt.co.za, One Man Show, Schmid, theatre, Theatre Café

Music

La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre at On Broadway, 18-29 January

12 January, 2011 by Wassup Leave a Comment

South Africa's most established Spanish dance company, La Rosa, will be extending their 20th anniversary celebrations with a season at On Broadway. Swirling skirts, castanets and a passionate display of Flamenco dancing, rhythms and sounds are what audiences have come to expect from La Rosa and Celebracion Flamenca is no exception. Carolyn Holden has restaged established repertoire in a new creative context, resulting in a visual feast of Contemporary Flamenco. The production features choreography by Holden and by the Madrid-based choreographers Joaquin Ruiz, La Truco, Domingo Ortega and the late Javier Cruz. Celebracion Flamenca features the cream of La Rosa's dancers accompanied by a musical ensemble

Tagged With: 18 january, 19 january, 2011, bienyameen, breadline africa, Cape Town, celebracion flamenca, city of cape town, contemporary flamenco, dance, domingo ortega, holden, http://www.larosa.co.za/Home/index.html, javier cruz, joaquin ruiz, la rosa, la truco, lorean swartz, national arts council, national lotteries distribution trust fund, nkosnathi, On Broadway, robert davids, spanish dance theatre, theatre, www.onbroadway.co.za

Music

SATISFACTION performing at On Broadway until January 15th

2 January, 2011 by Wassup 1 Comment

On Broadway is presenting the hottest new singing sensation this year - SATISFACTION - a boy band directed by Chad Saaiman which features smash boy band hits from the 1950s to 2000s. The music will take you back in time, and include songs by The Beatles, The Temptations, Take That, The Jackson 5, Westlife and more favourites. Boybands are back and this boyband will have you rocking. SATISFACTION are going to give you the party of a lifetime and set you in the mood for a foot stomping summer holiday. Be sure to book early. The restaurant downstairs also has a new menu. SATISFACTION is performing at On Broadway from 8 December 2010. Show starts at 20:30. Tickets R95. On Broadway, 44 Long Street, Cape Town Tel 021 424

Tagged With: Chad Saaiman, music, On Broadway, Satisfaction, theatre, www.onbroadway.co.za