Arts and culture

The boys are back in town

DOO Bee Boobies is “the trashiest, tackiest, funniest show in town”, say critics. And they’re back with a fresh dose of music, parody, comedy and extravagance.

Journeying into the arts

A GROUP of dedicated musicians and artists are running an arts school for special needs children, where they are taught art, music and drama

African films showing in Yeoville

IN the run up to Africa Day, the Yeoville Recreation Centre is hosting the African Film Festival, with free screenings of African films.
*Africa Week Festival programme

Stimela proves its staying power

THE legendary group shows that it still has what it takes. Stimela walked away with no fewer than three Samas this weekend.

Bosman is back at the Market

THE treasure trove of Herman Charles Bosman is being mined again. This time, his teaching months in Groot Marico are the subject of the play, A Teacher in the Bushveld.

The Cousin is back

IT’S time for a laugh – Barry Hilton is back on stage with Last Laugh. Joining him are David Kibuuka, Michael Arthur and Robby Collins.

Samas come to town

THIS weekend is going to be a big one – it’s the MTN South African Music Awards. And the fans will be the winners, with live performances spicing things up.

Hot sounds for cool nights

THE stage is set for some fiery performances at Bassline this month, with a diverse range of artists. First on the bill is Judith Sephuma.

Understanding Diepsloot

IF you want to understand where this country is headed, you need to listen to the people of Diepsloot, a “seething settlement” where people are finding their solutions to problems.

Irish dance heats up stage

IRISH dance is raising the temperature of a chilly Joburg, with Dance of Desire making its Joburg Theatre Complex debut.

Lots to do at Wale

GO back to university this month for the creative whirlwind that is Wale 4.0, the fourth annual Wits Art and Literature Experience Festival.

Dreamgirls ends with a bang

THE spectacular Dreamgirls ended its run on Sunday, and it was hard to tell who enjoyed the performance more – the talented cast or the delighted audience.

Love and adventure at theatre

THREE very different productions at the Joburg Theatre Complex this month will keep you out of the cold Highveld wind. Don’t miss the Romeo and Juliet ballet.

BASA Awards nominations open

A CALL has been made for nominations for the Business and Arts South Africa awards. This year there are two new categories to consider.

The Sopranos hit the right notes

WEAVING opera seamlessly together with pop and Broadway hits, the musical The Sopranos, currently on show at the Joburg Theatre Complex, is creating an experience that will leave your feet tapping to the beat for days after.

Twilight offers acting classes

WOULD-BE actors in Alexandra will soon be able to hone their skills at the Twilight Theatre Organisation’s programme of Saturday acting classes, which starts on 7 May.

Celebrate freedom with art and music

THE Back to the City Festival gives Joburg residents the chance to celebrate Freedom Day in a whirl of arts and culture.

Mandela gets pop art treatment

ARTIST Beezy Bailey has made art accessible in Icon Iconoclast, using photographs of Nelson Mandela and influences from American pop artist Andy Warhol.