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CAT SINGS JUDY!
27th January – 14th February
Over The Rainbow with Cat & Judy Garland - Let's fall in love with the divine Judy all over again!
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CAT SINGS JUDY!
27th January – 14th February
starring CAT SIMONI
written and directed by PAUL SPENCE
Over The Rainbow with Cat.
Let's fall in love with the divine Judy all over again! After a run of many delicious shows at Auto & General Theatre on the Square, CAT SIMONI returns with Cat Sings Judy! Over The Rainbow with Cat & JudyGarland. Written and directed by PAUL SPENCE, Cat Sings Judy! embraces the songs and life of the precociously talented girl from Grand Rapids, Minnesota they called 'Judy Garland' - the girl with the unique voice who was described by Fred Astaire as "the greatest entertainer who ever lived". So come on, 'Strike Up The Band!', 'Get Happy' - and let's soar over that old rainbow one more time with glorious Judy and lovely Cat. Join us for Cat Sings Judy! on a magical trip down the yellow brick road of wonderful memories, 'Till The Clouds Roll By'.
COMING SOON
THE DOUBLE BASS
17th February – 14th March
an international play by Patrick Suskind, translated by Michael Hofmann.
SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS
17th March – 4th April
The return by popular demand after a sell–out season at this theatre and the Hilton Festival,
SNOW GOOSE
28th April - 16th May
“a beautifully made and exquisitely acted show” Steve Kretzmann
WHO’S YOUR DADDY?
18th May – 31st May
A comedian’s experience of the joys of becoming a father, from pregnancy to the birth to looking after an infant.
ABOUT US
LUNCH HOUR CLASSICAL CONCERTS
The theatre is delighted to present and to produce , for the 8th year, its uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm and unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The theatre would like to thank BASA for its supporting grant.
Ticket Price: R40. The price includes coffee and biscuits.
The only regular daytime music fixture in Gauteng
We reserve the right to alter or change the programmes without prior notice.
6th February
A beautiful and light start to our Friday lunch hour music programme
CAT SINGS JUDY AT LUNCHTIME!
Fabulous well-loved pianist and international singer, CAT SIMONI kick-starts our music line up with a beautiful programme of favourite Judy Garland songs and anecdotes from our evening production, CAT SINGS JUDY.
13th February
A classical start to 2015
Spectacular Strings Duo with
MIRO CHAKARYAN on violin and WESS BEUKES on Cello
Works by Beethoven, Kodaly and Handel
20th February
Summer Piano Concert with JACOBUS SWART and a special guest
27th February
From London, a special recital by ANNE MARTIN(piano) and MARLENE VERWEY (flute)
– a James Galway rising star
Works by Telemann, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Schumann
6th March
Solo Piano concert with LAURA PAUNA who is visiting from London
Works include L. van Beethoven’s Sonata no 23 op 57 (Appassionata)
and A. Khachaturian’s Sonata for piano
13th March
Support brilliant young pianist discovery from Oudtshoorn, SULAYMAN HUMAN (M. Music studentand winner of several National Piano Competitions), prior to his studies in the US where he has been awarded a music scholarship
20th March
Operatic performance by opera diva ALEXANDER WALT with operatic favourite accompanied on the piano by Rudolf Geldenhuys
27th March
SAMSON DIAMOND (violin) and LAURA PAUNA (piano)
Works include L.van Beethoven’s Spring Sonata in F major and R.Strauss’ Sonata for Violin and piano
3rd April
GOOD FRIDAY – NO CONCERT
The Auto & General Theatre on the Square, BASA AWARD WINNER 2014, has garnered many awards and nominations for theatre excellence. The theatre is a popular and unique venue. In its upmarket Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City premises, it is certainly living up to its fine reputation.
Theatre producer, owner and artistic director, Daphne Kuhn, holds an MA Degree in Drama, and her special skills range from acting to directing, PR to producing.
The varied and acclaimed productions in this 200-seater adds a vibrant dimension to the entertainment industry and to the cultural enrichment of all. Over 1000 productions - including plays, musicals, lunch hour concerts and youth theatre have been presented in the last 18 years, in addition to numerous corporate events, concerts and industrial theatre.
Message from Owner/Producer Daphne Kuhn:
"My grateful appreciation to all the theatre patrons for their most wonderful support over the past 15 years. Enjoy another season of great theatre.
We look forward to seeing you soon!"
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Corporate sponsorship of R8000 per annum in support of the tehatre, will be acknowledged by means of an inscription in the theatre foyer and in all theatre programmes.
12 complimentary tickets per month
will be made a available to your company. For details and special benefits to staff members and clients, call Daphne Kuhn on 011 883 8606 or 083 377 4969.
READ MORECONTACT
Tel: Daphne Kuhn on 011 883 8606 E-Mail: theatreonthesquare@gmail.com
Address:
Nelson Mandela Square (formerly Sandton Square) adjoins Sandton City - just off Rivonia Rd. Entrances to the Square and the parking garage are in West Street and 5th Street, Sandown. Click here to view Google Maps.
PERFORMANCES
Weekdays:
Tuesdays to Fridays, at 8:15pm
Weekends:
Saturdays at 6pm and 8:30pm
Please contact the theatre to confirm show times - 011 883 8606