‘Emotional Creature’ opens it’s South African run in Johannesburg at the University of Johannesburg’s Theatre.
This weekend, renowned playwright Eve Ensler’s play, ‘Emotional Creature’ opens it’s South African run in Johannesburg at the University of Johannesburg’s Theatre. It is directed by Obie award-winning Jo Bonney. The original music has been composed by Naledi award-winning and Fleur du Cap nominee Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, who will also be the musical director on the play, with choreography by David Gouldie with selected excerpts by Luam. Acclaimed South African actress, director, and producer Gina Shmukler will produce the show alongside V-Day’s Managing Director, Cecile Lipworth, who is from South Africa. The cast of South African actresses include: Karabo Tshikube, Lara Lipschitz, Barileng Malibye, Vuyelwa Maluleke, Ratanang Mogotsi and Zakeeya Patel. This communication is to invite you to attend one of the performances during the opening weekend. To secure your seat, please ensure that you RSVP to production@dreammultimedia.co.za – and indicate if you will be attending with a partner. Options are as follows: – Friday, 18 July 18h00 – Saturday, 19 July – 15h00 – Sunday, 20 July – 15h00 ‘A Conversation with Eve Ensler’ will also take place on Sunday, 20 July at 18h00 at the same venue if you would like to...
Catch Nikki Swanepoel @ UJ
Summer’s here so get out of the house and get some quality art appreciation into the mix! We’re giving you a bumper edition of arty exhibits to catch – so go on and support our artists! And if you can afford it, invest in some! Catch Nikki Swanepoel’s installation titled “Cattle as Cultural Markers in South Africa” at UJ’s art faculty as part of her M-Tech Fine Art degree fulfillment. Some of you may have caught her “Nguni Vessels” exhibit in 06, she carries on the cattle theme in fine style. An installation of sixty ceramic cattle heads by Nikki Swanepoel Opening at 11h00 on 17 November, and exhibited until 22 November 2007 (10.00 –16.00 daily) at the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture campus, Bunting Road, Cottesloe/Auckland Park. The work is a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree, Magister Technologiae: Fine Art at the University of...
Represent Review: Best of Ian & Rory
Sharpile to John for his words, if you’re a big fan of Ian von Memerty or Rory Rootenburg like John is, this sounds right up your alley. The Best of Ian and Rory plays at the University Of Johannesburg Theatre on June 5, 6, 8 and 9. Booking is open at Computicket. Two lives, played out on a stage in one and a half hours – it was an honour attending the Best of Rory and Ian show at the University of Johannesburg Arts Centre. I’ve been waiting in anticipation since last year to see this show. Those that know Rory Rootenburg and Ian von Memerty will know that they are two seasoned professionals – no surprises here. The show contained clips of their careers in the music business and contained something for every music lover’s taste. My musical taste buds were tickled when Rory reprised his role as the Phantom of the Opera with two beautiful songs – taking me back to the State Theatre a few years back when the show exploded on our stages. Ian’s rendition of pop classics by Elton John and such had us rolling in the isles with laughter – man this guy can make magic with a piano. There were some sad and some serious moments as well. The segment on Jewish music had me totally lost for ten minutes – but rather than criticize, I’m willing to admit my total ignorance on the subject. The comedy came thick and fast with funny lyrics and the two performers playing a bitchy role while announcing each other – the comments had us laughing our heads off. Rory’s comedy version of Carmen and Ian’s walk through the history of South Africa were very funny and worth the price of admission by themselves. Their pianist also needs a mention. He played flawlessly and even participated in some of the antics on stage. As I said – nothing new in this show – you get what you expect from two artists of this caliber. Good, solid performances, brilliant vocals, brilliant “piano”, and a good chuckle. Go see it – I highly recommend it – they have a very limited run in Johannesburg. ************************************* PR: They are two of South Africa’s best-loved entertainers and they’ve joined forces in a hilarious and moving not-to-be-missed journey down musical lane. The inimitable music duo of Ian von Memerty and Rory Rootenberg perform highlights from their favourite musicals in The Best of Ian and Rory which plays Johannesburg for four nights only next month. Rootenberg shares some of the great moments as The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, does the opera...
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