Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City
Celebrating its 18th year in Sandton!
Daphne Kuhn is proud to present
AUTO & GENERAL THEATRE ON THE SQUARE’S
LINE-UP for 2014
Warm your soul with a feast of local entertainment, loads of music, magic, laughter and drama - all on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton City
| FIFTY SHADES OF BAMBI: 25 February - 16 March |
FIFTY SHADES OF BAMBI
25th February – 16th March
starring PIETER DIRK UYS
with GODFREY JOHNSON on the piano
Bambi Kellermann is Evita Bezuidenhout’s younger sister. She is the chalk to Tannie’s cheese. Stripper, sex worker and grande horizontal who graduated from the University of Sex Cum Laude – and Fleur de Cap Winner 2010 for Best Cabaret, Bambi is in Johannesburg for the first time in ten years in the Gauteng world premiere of “FIFTY SHADES OF BAMBI”, her new fabulous onslaught against the prudish, the improper and the pathetic.
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| TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS: 19 March - 12 April |
TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS
19th March – 12th April
by JONATHAN TOLLINS
starring
ANNABEL LINDER, MICHAEL DE PINNA,
DANIEL JANKS, CARYN KATZ and CLAYTON BOYD
Directed by MARALIN VANRENEN
Designed by SASHA EHLERS
Within the first ten minutes of the controversial American play, THE TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS by Jonathan Tollins, it is clear that sexuality, religion and science will be making a thought-provoking and provocative statement. Particularly in the light of the latest draconian laws on homosexuality and comments by the Ugandan Prime Minister, THE TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS questions and presents scientific evidence of an isolated gay gene, through the unfolding of the story of a typical well-to-do New York Jewish family.When the pregnant Suzanne is persuaded by her geneticist husband to have an amniocentesis, the DNA tests reveal some challenging results for the couple - and for the family whose lives are never the same again. 
This significant play, enriched with loads of warmth and great humour, is more than ever pertinent and prescient. It will be proudly presented by Daphne Kuhn and the Auto & General Theatre on the Square in Sandton from the 19th March 2014. The production will be directed by the SAFTA Life Time Achievment Award Winner MARALIN VANRENEN and will star multiple award-winning theatre icon ANNABEL LINDER, renowned performer and actor MICHAEL DE PINNA, as well as exciting young talents, DANIEL JANKS, CARYN KATZ and CLAYTON BOYD. The production will be designed by SASHA EHLERS and with lighting by OLIVER HAUSER. The production’s opening will coincide with the celebratory re-launch of the Auto & General Theatre on the Square and its “new look”!
Don’t miss this riveting theatre experience for all!
Bookings can be made by calling the theatre’s box office on tel 011 883-8606
or through Strictly Tickets on 082 553 5901
or online www.strictlytickets.com.
Enquire about group booking discounts and dinner/show packages.
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| MESSAGES FROM BEYOND: SUNDAYS @ 15:00 - 23, 30 March, 6 & 13 April |
MESSAGES FROM BEYOND
Well known Shaman, Spiritual Counsellor, Teacher and Space Cadet LIONEL BERMAN
presents an interactive, joyful experience with guides and deceased friends
at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square.
An initial biography of Lionel, in his own words:
I did not realise as a child that I was different. I assumed everyone could see the many people that filled my life. Thus, when my great grandfather came to visit me each day, I thought that everyone knew the old man was there and could see him. I asked my mother to make tea for the visitors when the lounge was filled with people. When injured people moved through my room, I did not realise that they were victims of a disaster: all that I knew was that they were there for my help and comfort and so I assisted them to pass over from this world to the next. I also thought it was perfectly natural to do drawings in my bedroom right through the night in total darkness.
Fortunately, my parents understood the Spirit world. My mother received a spiritual message that she was pregnant, despite a range of specialists having told her that she was unable to have children. At first my parents did not believe this, but sure enough, she was pregnant and gave birth to me. From then onwards, their spiritual quest continued.
When I could describe my great grandfather in minute detail without ever having seen the man, my parents knew that I had highly developed intuitive powers. Unlike the young boy in Sixth Sense, I was not frightened by these powers - rather, the people around me encouraged my powers - buying me at the age of seven the materials that my drawing guide, Marguerite, called for, to do my nightly sketches. Since then, I have done thousands of drawings, guided by Marguerite. Most of these drawings were for "rescue" work to help people make the transition as they pass over from this life to the next. The drawing of people's Guides formed a minor part of this work, mainly for friends and relatives.
Never really leaving my intuitive gifts behind, I went on to become a teacher, specialising in Biology, Mathematics and Art. My first post in 1981 was in a secondary school in Eldorado Park (a "coloured" township outside Johannesburg) and after that I held two posts in primary schools in Johannesburg.
I became a senior lecturer and then Acting Head of Department at a the Giyani College of Education in Limpopo Province specialising in Educational Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy. It was here that spirit led me to an understanding of the African worldview. My dialogues with sangomas (African Shamans) brought me into touch with Africa and her wisdom.
My understanding of the spirit of Africa was extended when I co-founded and directed a non-governmental organisation training women in Limpopo Province and Mpumalanga to become pre-school teachers. In these poor, rural areas, I watched women recognise and take back their power - starting income-generation projects that enabled them to have food on the table for their families; enskilling illiterate women to educate their young children in their own homes.
Thus, while superficially it seemed that I had veered away from my spiritual connections, the universe was providing me with a breadth of experience that would stand me in good stead for the next phase of my life's work.
An old friend - herself an intuitive of note - called me at the age of 38 to tell me that the time had come for me to exercise again my spiritual powers. Working with my Protector Guide, Kurt, I can "hear" people's guides and their messages for the people in their care, through my clairaudient powers. Through my clairvoyant powers I "see" people's energies and thus their chosen life paths. I "see" their parallel/past lives and how these impact on their present life.
I am not a fortune-teller. As a shaman, I am a burden basket weaver - an instrument enabling people to understand their lives better, to see the choices they have made and can make, to see the bigger picture of their lives - both here and in parallel/past lives - and to embark on journeys that will fulfil their life tasks - to undergo "spiritual makeovers".
“Messages from Beyond” is an interactive encounter of two hours’ length in which I bring through messages for people in the audience from their Spirit Guides and family members and friends who have crossed over from this life. In the spirit of intuitives such as Lucy Hale, Edgar Case, Sylvia Brown and John Edward I too offer people what I “hear” and “see” in the belief that we are capable of growth and connecting with Spirit within us.
There will be four presentations on Sunday’s 23rd March, 30th March, 6th April and 13th April all at 15:00
Tickets are R170
Bookings can be made by calling the theatre’s box-office on tel. 011 883-8606, via Strictly Tickets on tel. 082 553 5901 or on-line: www.strictlytickets.com
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| Monkey Nuts: 15 April - 10 May |
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with MATTHEW RIBNICK
Audiences around South Africa are experiencing the hysterical brilliance of MONKEY NUTS - acknowledged by critics country-wide as one of South Africa’s most cleverly-crafted and funniest shows currently on stage.
MONKEY NUTS is the latest offering from celebrated actor Matthew Ribnick and acclaimed writer/director Geraldine Naidoo, the creators of the hugely popular HOOT and THE CHILLI BOY.
MONKEY NUTS received the prestigious Naledi award for “Best Comedy Performance” in 2011 and enjoyed standing ovations at every performance during the 2011 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
“One of the sharpest, cleverest and funniest theatrical comedy shows around” - Christina Kennedy
“The funniest play of the year” - Moira De Swart
photos © Pagiel Chetty
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| CAT SINGS ELLA : 13 - 24 May |
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CAT SINGS ELLA
13 – 24 May
with CAT SIMONI
Written and Directed by PAUL SPENCE
The Story of Ella Fitzgerald, told by London’s Jazz Cat!
A stage and a Steinway is all CAT SIMONI needs to tell the astonishing life story of Ella Fitzgerald, ‘First Lady of Song’.
Cat’s years entertaining the international crème de la crème at the Bechsteins and Steinways of London’s five star hotels and exclusive clubs with her sublime voice and extraordinary piano virtuosity have been the perfect background for CAT SINGS ELLA!
In CAT SINGS ELLA!, Cat rides the exhilarating rollercoaster of Ella’s repertoire; from the early Harlem years through the Decca and Verve recordings; from the breakthrough ‘A-Tisket, A-Tasket’ to her Cole Porter and Duke EllingtonSongbooks and legendary London, Rome and Berlin concerts.
CAT SINGS ELLA! is an oxygen-rush of bouncing melody; a musical theatre experience of pure pleasure to stir ‘Body And Soul’ and make the heart sing and go bebop with joy!
As Ira Gershwin once said “I never knew how good our songs were until I heard Ella Fitzgerald sing them.”
After fabulous Cat’s highly entertaining solo shows at Auto and General Theatre on the Square in 2013 and 2014; Cat On A Hot Black Steinway and Cat’s American Songbook, and her two recent sell-out jazz shows with the Tony Yoko quartet, London’s Jazz Cat and Her Boyz and Xmas & All That Jazz, we are delighted to welcome her back for the worldpremier of CAT SINGS ELLA!
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| VIGIL: 27 May – 21 June |
VIGIL
27 May – 21 June
by MORRIS PANYCH
starring GRAHAM HOPKINS and VANESSA COOKE
Directed by CHRISTOPHER WEARE
VIGIL brings together three multiple award-winning South African theatre luminaries for a season at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Starring GRAHAM HOPKINS as Kemp and VANESSA COOKE as Grace, this brilliant black comedy is directed by Fleur du Cap Life-Time Achievement Award-Winner, CHRISTOPHER WEARE. The set and costumes are designed by JULIA ANASTASOPOLOUS.
It’s a play of twisted circumstance and surprising turns, it is deliciously absurd, incredibly funny and poignantly tender, with a twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The humour is wicked, the observations sharp, the writing crisp and cutting, “a small masterpiece” (Globe and Mail).
“5 Stars ... Brilliant Entertainment” - Cape Argus
“Theatre at its finest” - Cape Times
“Captivating from beginning to end…” - What's On in Cape Town
“Refined artistry at its most profound” - Biz Community
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FRIDAY LUNCH HOUR CLASSICAL CONCERTS
2014 Line-up at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square
These will re-commence on the 7th February at 1pm
The theatre is delighted to present and produce its unique and uplifting musical programme for all and prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. In 2014, leading South African classical musicians, established and up-and coming, will again be presented – as well as special international guest performers from England, the Netherlands, Israel, Austria, Bulgaria and Italy!
Concerts will take place every Friday at 1pm and unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day
Tickets are R40.
The price includes coffee and biscuits.
The theatre would like to thank Immuno-Vet Services for its support and BASA for its supporting grant.
PROGRAMME
14th March
Short Romantic Pieces
with CAREL HENN (cello) and RETHA KLOPPER (piano)
21st March
Gems of the Opera
with mezzo soprana diva AUKSE TRINKUNAS and PAUL FERREIRA (piano)
We reserve the right to alter or change the programmes without prior notice.
For further media info. call Daphne Kuhn or Mika Stefano on tel. 011-883-8606
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THE THEATRE ON THE SQUARE AT SANDTON'S NELSON MANDELA SQUARE IS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR FESTIVE SEASON SHOWS / FUNCTIONS / CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT/ PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND PRESENTATIONS
The Theatre on the Square at Sandton's Nelson Mandela Square is the perfect entertainment venue!
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THEATRE TIMES AND SPECIAL OFFERS
20:15 Tues - Fri and 18:00 & 20:30 on Saturdays
DINNER/SHOW PACKAGES - R320 +/- plus at leading restaurants on the Nelson Mandela Square - Lekgotla Restaurant, Montego Bay, The Butcher Shop and Grill and Wangthai. This includes a three course meal as well as the theatre tickets.
THE HIRE OF THEATRE (200 seats)
for corporate functions, presentations etc including all technical facilities, use of auditorium, foyer for function etc: R6,000 exclusive per day.
HIRE OF THEATRE FOR A CORPORATE FUNCTION - R6,000.00 per day excluding VAT
HIRE OF THEATRE FOR A FUNCTION AND TO INCLUDE SHOW (catering can be arranged)
for 200 people: R110 x 200 according to the show
HIRE OF THEATRE FOR A FUNCTION AND TO INCLUDE SHOW (catering can be arranged) for 200 people: R110 x 200 according to the show
FUNDRAISERS - we offer you a special discount - R90 x 200 seats - you mark up the price
The usual Ticket price range is listed below BUT PLEASE check above under each production listing for more detail:
NORMAL TICKET PRICE - R120.00 - R200.00
STUDENTS / SENIORS - R80.00 - R100.00
SCHOOL GROUPS - R50.00
GROUP BOOKINGS - Less 10% for 10 or more
FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE: R250 / R350 per year
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP: R8,000.00 p.a. plus VAT
FUNDRAISERS - For Sold Out houses (200 tickets)
R100 x 200 You mark up the ticket price!
ENQUIRIES: CALL DAPHNE KUHN (Owner/Producer) on tel 011-883-8606
BOOKINGS:
- Online: www.strictlytickets.com;
- Call the Box Office on tel 011 883 8606
- Call the StrictlyTickets Call Centre on 082 553 5901 or
- for further information call Daphne Kuhn on 083 377 4969
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