Category: Musical Shows
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Percy Mtwa talks “Art”
Playwright and Actor Percy Mtwa, spoke to students during the run of world renowned play, Woza Albert, on a number of topics during a workshop. In this excerpt, he discusses his take on the meaning of “Art”.
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Soweto Theatre [Venue]
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Soweto, home to a long and rich tradition of community theatre, is also home to the newest theatre to be managed by Johannesburg City Theatres (JCT). Situated in the vibrant cultural precinct of Jabulani, it’s now iconic complex was completed in May 2012 and is a legacy project of the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
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South African State Theatre [Venue]
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The South African State Theatre houses the greatest performing arts facilities in Africa. The theatre complex was designed to showcase arts of every genre and houses a complete range of industry support services under one roof.
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DEAR OLIVER TAMBO
The Dear Oliver Tambo project is a blend of music, drama, and poetry that tells the story of a young girl obsessed with knowing about Oliver Tambo and using Tambo’s charisma to effect change in her community. The story pays tribute to many known and unsung heroes of the South African struggle for liberation.
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Fela & The Kalakuta Queens
Fela & The Kalakuta Queens last show at The South African State Theatre. The Musical is a demonstration of the rich cultural heritage that Nigeria is blessed with. The play, which tells the story of legendary musical icon and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, reveals the sensational life of the Queens of Kalakuta and unmasks common…
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Gone Native
The Life and Times of Regina Brooks – it portrays the power of love, the strength and resilience of youth, and the complex nature of life in the old South Africa. It encourages young South Africans today, to follow their hearts beyond political boundaries and to persevere against all odds.
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NEXT!
‘NEXT!!!’ Auditions are not for the faint-hearted. A cabaret, NEXT!! stars Kay Mosiane as Rwelebogitata , a young black girl who dreams of stardom. She wants it so much…but is this the right song to impress? In this roller coaster ride of heartache and hope, Relebogitata bounces from one audition to the next, singing song…
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UMSHADO MARRIAGE OF HERITAGE
Umshado tells the story of a young man s journey from the village of Moruleng in Rustenburg to Mamelodi in Pretoria.The play opens during a ceremonial preparation for his entrance into manhood and it captures this initiation – Rite of Passage.
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HELENA HETTEMA ALIVE
Helena Hettema’s “Alive” is a 10-year nostalgic celebratory online show of a powerful and diverse performance of one of SA’s top cabaret artists which took place on 10 March 2010 at the popular Centurion Theatre with her brilliant pianist and friend, André Wessels (he passed away in 2015) and master of the double bass, Nippy…
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Metsi
Metsi, written and directed by Hannah van Tonder is a story about the connection between Juliet Zulu played by Balindile ka Ngcobo and Motswahole Mukubung played by Abongile Maurice Matyutyu, who reside in the community of Emthonjeni. Source: YouTube – The South African State Theatre