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[Read more…]Singin in the Rain splashes into South Africa
I am super excited to share some wonderful news with you! Singin in the Rain will be splashing onto the stage in South Africa, just in time for the festive season!
Singin in the Rain
Singin’ in the Rain, another critically acclaimed, award-winning production direct from London’s West End, will be produced and presented in South Africa by Pieter Toerien.
After great success in the UK, Singin in the Rain is now touring internationally, with a stellar South African cast. The show is currently playing to sell-out houses in Hong Kong, after wowing audiences in New Zealand, the Philippines and Singapore! Now it is South Africa’s turn!
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This superb production is sure to delight audiences in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. The stage production is base on the iconic 1952 MGM movie, set in 1927, made famous by Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Singin’ in the Rain is a brilliant comedy about the film industry, with its egomaniac stars, monstrous film moguls, fickle fans, classic ‘golden-era’ moves and slapstick humour.
The production is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour! It features wonderful tap dancing sequences, with all the well-known songs from the glorious MGM score. The magical Singin’ In The Rain scene, where it rains live onstage, is one of the big highlights of the show. If you are sitting in the front rows {the splash zone} prepare to leave the show a little wetter than when you arrived!
Musical theatre star Bethany Dickson, who hails from Cape Town, stars as the aspiring actress Kathy Selden. Kathy stars opposite Grant Almirall, who makes his debut as the charming Don Lockwood. The cast of 27 includes Steven van Wyk as Cosmo Brown, Taryn-Lee Hudson as Lina Lamont, James Borthwick as RF Simpson, Mark Richardson as Roscoe Dexter and Anne Power as Dora.
I am not sure about you but I am really excited to see the production because I know it is going to be a great deal of fun!
Ticket Sales and Performance Details:
This is definitely a production you do not want to miss – so get in early and buy your tickets now! Singin’ in the Rain will be at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, from 11 December 2015 to 10 January 2016. Performances are Tuesdays to Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:30pm and 7:30pm and Sundays at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. There is one 5:00pm show on Sunday 13 December. Tickets cost from R100 via Computicket, 08619158000 or Artscape box office via 0214217695. Block bookings of 20 or more qualify for a discount. For further queries email [email protected].
Please note, the first 3 rows of the stalls (A – C) are designated as the “splash zone” where there is a strong chance of a shower during the show’s big number. To avoid getting wet, please do not select seats in these rows.
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Holiday Fun with Ster-Kinekor Cine Prestige
Ster-Kinekor Cine Prestige
Ster-Kinekor Theatres recently unveiled Cine Prestige, an evolutionary cinema experience and just in time for the holiday season in Cape Town.
When Cine Prestige opened its doors, at the popular Cavendish Square cinema complex, it changed movie going forever! The country’s leading cinema chain has transformed two cinemas, into Cine Prestige theatres – the ultimate in luxury cinema!
“This exclusive cinema format epitomises film-viewing heaven and pure luxury rolled into one. The two Cine Prestige cinemas at Cavendish are fitted with 44 and 40 seats respectively, made up of a combination of single and double automated recliner chairs that ooze lavish comfort. Each chair has a snack tray neatly fitted into it to accommodate the gourmet platters and refreshments, and includes yet another first for Ster-Kinekor: a refrigerated cup-holder to ensure that your drink stays cold throughout the film. ~ Fiaz Mahomed, CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres
I was really fortunate to be invited to the launch the Ster-Kinekor Cine Prestige at Cavendish Square and yes it was amazing! The experience will change your idea of movie watching forever! It is almost like stretching out on the couch, in the comfort of your own home and watching a movie! Except for the fact that there is big screen in front of you 😉
The seats are AMAZING this alone sold me on the concept – they recline, you have a foot rest, a snack table and best of all a cooling beverage holder!
Who could ask for more…but there is more you are able to order refreshments, including a delicious selection of gourmet platters, making use of a tablet for fast and efficient service.
When entering the exclusive VIP Lounge area of the new Cine Prestige cinemas, you are welcomed and served personally by the cinema hosts and waiters. Using the tablets on hand you are able to place your order and indicate where and when you would like it to be served. You can enjoy a coffee in the lounge, a gourmet platter or a drink and popcorn in the cinema as the film starts, and a delicious dessert half-way through the film.
This is the company’s sixth investment in the luxurious Cine Prestige format, following the success of installations at The Zone in Rosebank, Cradlestone Mall to the west of Johannesburg, The Grove Mall in Pretoria East, Gateway in Durban and, more recently, Sandton City.
I absolutely love this idea and I know it will be where I will be watching movies, on the big screen, from now on!
For news and updates, visit the Ster-Kinekor website or sterkinekor.mobi. For queries, call Ticketline on 0861 Movies (668 437).
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Johnny Clegg Royal Albert Hall Concert Grand West
Many of you have probably seen the legend Johnny Clegg performing live! Embarrassingly I have never – yes I must have been living under a rock! Which is why when given the opportunity to see his South African Story, this Saturday, I jumped at the chance! I also thought I would share details of the concert with you:
A year ago, Johnny Clegg wowed London audiences with his show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. After the success of that show, Johnny Clegg played sold out shows at The Teatro at Monte Casino in Johannesburg in November last year and now it is Cape Town’s turn.
Due to public demand, Johnny Clegg is bringing his Royal Albert Hall Concert to the Grand Arena at GrandWest for one show only on the 31 May 2014.
Johnny Clegg took his highly acclaimed A SOUTH AFRICAN STORY to the Royal Albert Hall in March last year and had the entire audience up on their feet. Fans from all over London, South Africans and Londoners alike, attended the show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.
A South African Story covers Johnny’s life through his music, and is an inspiring and uplifting voyage. The show shares the story of his life and tells how local and international history influenced his music.
The show will include various forms of dance that influenced him and is supported by visuals that have not been seen before from Johnny’s archives as well as state of the art lighting, sound and projection. This production will include some of Johnny Clegg’s hits, special guest artists as well as some intimate unplugged moments.
Audiences will experience the thrill of music and dance with this South African icon as he links his music to the journey South Africa has taken over the past 30 years.
During this time Clegg has become one of South Africa’s most famous exports while retaining his popularity in his home country. Aside from his musical success, he is widely recognised and respected as an anthropologist, academic and activist. Clegg also campaigned against the injustice of apartheid South Africa and has played a role in putting the new South Africa on the map.
His energetic and passionate persona, together with his anthemic hits, have made Clegg an outstanding musical ambassador for his country. By combining African music structures with Celtic folk music and international rock sounds, Clegg pioneered a new and unique sound. From Europe to the States, from Australia to Potchefstroom and London, audiences in sold out venues have danced to “Cruel, Crazy Beautiful World”, “Scatterlings of Africa”, “I Call Your Name”, “Impi”, “Asimbonanga”, “Great Heart”, and “African Sky Blue”.
Last year Clegg was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga for his excellent contribution and achievement in the field of bridging African traditional music with other music forms, promoting racial understanding among racially divided groups in South Africa under difficult apartheid conditions, working for a non-racial society and being an outstanding spokesperson for the release of political prisoners.
*Show takes place on 31 May, at Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino. Tickets are priced between R184 and R375 and are available through Computicket.
Date: 31 May
Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town, Western Cape
Tickets: From R184 from Computicket
Top Image by Margie de Villiers
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Famfest Fun April 2013
Today I am bringing you news about a fun new festival, happening in Cape Town, it is something exciting for families and friends alike! It is the first ever FamFest, which takes place in Constantia, on Saturday April 27 2013. You can expect the beautiful sounds of a music festival and the wonderful goods of a market, with the added spectacle of a circus and you are still only half way there.
Director and Co-founder of 4Leaf Agency Frankie Hannigan, a father of three young boys, imagined FamFest into existence with children at the forefront and the festival prides itself on being 100% child-friendly.
Taking place on the Claremont Cricket Club fields in Constantia (next to Virgin Active Gym), the festival gates open at 10 am and close at 9pm, after the screening of a family-movie at an outdoor-cinema.
FamFest has four zones – a Kids Zone, a Teen Park, a Chill Out Area and the Main Stage – which flow seamlessly into each other. The Kids Zone, staffed by child minders, offers fun activities and entertainment for younger children. The Teen Park will include an acrobatic show, break dance demos and lessons, gladiator jousting, a mechanical rodeo bull, bouncy horse racing, Foosball and Air Hockey tables. There will also be a partly shaded Chill Out Area where families can relax and re-energise.
K, Ray and the Bird and the Rob Thompson Trio are two of the confirmed bands to light up the Main Stage – suitable for adults, this zone includes fully stocked bars with a great selection of wines.
The drink stalls are geared towards the youngsters including a selection of juice stalls, ice tea providers and slush puppy machines. Keeping food options simple, FamFest offers good old-fashioned, hearty selections to keep both young and old going.
Health, Safety and Security are paramount and every child is given a wristband on entry, with parents/guardians asked to write their telephone numbers on the wristbands. There is a clearly visible meeting point, with announcements made throughout the day to ensure smooth operations. There is also on-site medic.
We are very excited to be giving away a “Family Pack” of tickets to FamFest, to one lucky reader, which includes 2 x Adult Tickets (Including a cinema ticket) and 2 x Under 18’s Tickets (Including cinema tickets).*
To win these tickets please pop over to our Facebook Page and post: “Win FamFest Tickets from @4LeafAgency and @Supermomblog” – remember to tag yourself so that we can contact you if win! Or if you are not on Facebook the tweet: “Win FamFest Tickets from @4Leafagency and @supermomsablog” The winner will be announced next week Thursday.
Tickets are also available from Quicket, however there will be limited tickets at the gate on the day. Tickets for the Open Air Cinema Screening can be purchased separately to the festival ticket or as a package.
Visit the FamFest website for more information. Alternatively contact 4Leaf Agency on (021) 462 1529.
*Disclaimer: Anyone may enter to win the FamFest tickets but please be aware that the event is taking place in Cape Town, therefore the winner will need to be in Cape Town at the time of the event. Super Mom Lifestyle or 4Leaf Agency are in no way responsible for transport to or from the event.
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