THE OLD MUTUAL 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 Old Mutual Theatre on the Square at Sandton's Nelson Mandela Square is the perfect entertainment venue!
PRODUCTION LINE-UP FOR 2010
DAPHNE KUHN is proud to present an exciting line-up of THEATRE PRODUCTIONS for 2010,
in addition to MUSIC IN SANDTON CENTRAL,
the Classical Lunch hour Concert Programme every Friday @ 12:45 |
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| JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS: 16th February - 13th March |
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The second musical of the 2010 season is a revival of 1970's smash-hit musical revue, JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS. This highly anticipated new production of the longest running musical in South African theatre history, opens for a limited 5 week season. With dynamic and sparkling new musical arrangements and a cast of 4 exciting names from the pop and musical theatre world, the show promises to re-awaken the love for Brel's music for the initiated and introduce his exquisite songs to new audiences. The show will include British singer, CHRISSIE CAINE, GRAHAM CLARKE, DAVID CHEVERS and DANEEL UYS.
The revival will be directed by Colin Law and Dean Roberts with Musical Direction by DuPreez Strauss, Musical Staging by Trish McKenna and Lighting by Jane Gosnell
It will be based on the 2006 Off-Broadway production at the Zipper Theatre with spanking new millennium arrangements orchestrated by Eric Svejcar.
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| MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS by Athol Fugard: 16th March - 10th April |
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A major new production of a world-acclaimed South Africa theatre classic, will be presented again after 10 years at this theatre - for a new generation of theatre-goers as well as for all lovers of fine drama. The production will be produced by Daphne Kuhn and award-winning actor, playwright, JAMES NGCOBO who will also direct the show. It will star PAKAMISA ZWEDALA, DANIEL BUCKLAND and NAT RAMABULANA, with set design by NADYA COHEN and lighting by WESLEY FRANCE. Set in a tea-room in Port Elizabeth during apartheid South Africa, the script has been described as one of the most powerful and moving, most personal and lyrical of the works written by ATHOL FUGARD - and the dialogue sparkles with wonderful images and comedy. Not to be missed!
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“Ancient Light”
Candis Angelene in Concert
with Guest artist: Joseph Clark | Paul Hanmer and Francois le Roux (HA!Man) in Concert |
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Musical Director: Mark Cheyne
Date: Sunday 28 March
Time: 3pm
Venue: Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton
For an afternoon of beautifully crafted classical crossover music, don’t miss ANCIENT LIGHT starring the exciting CANDIS ANGELENE on Sunday 28th March at 3pm.
After releasing her debut album “ANCIENT LIGHT'”and reaching number 4 on the Classic FM Top 20 Countdown, soprano CANDIS ANGELENE will be performing live in concert! Here is an opportunity to experience her ethereal sound, accompanied by a live ensemble including harp, violin, flute and piano. Journey from the epic to the intimate as songs like ‘This is Our Secret’ come to life on stage at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square in Sandton.
JOSEPH CLARK will feature as guest artist and they will be accompanied by an ensemble of top classical musicians. ANCIENT LIGHT CD’s will be on sale after the show. To book tickets, please call the theatre at 011 883 8606 or Strictly Tickets at 073 725 7381. Online bookings can be made at www.strictlytickets.com
Duration: 90 mins, with intermission
Musical Director: Mark Cheyne
Tickets: R160 adults / R80 for pensioners / students / children
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28th March
20:15
Sunday evening at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square
Two of South Africa's foremost creative performers join again as they did on the Grahamstown main festival in 2008, creating huge excitement with audiences and the media. Jazz meet African meets Classical, as cello meets piano in impromptu creations that might as well have been composed.
Paul Hanmer has established himself as an enduring pianistic voice in South African jazz and is besides more and more recognized as a serious composer of note, locally and abroad. His musical journey went public with the formation of "Unofficial Language" with Ian Herman (of Tananas) and Peter Sklair (electric bass). The trio recorded 'primal steps' in 1994, featuring Sklair's song "Tender Mercies", and a second album, "move moves" in 1996. Sheer Sound released Hanmer's first solo album, Trains to Taung, in 1997. The album features Denis Lalouette, Jethro Shasha, Louis Mhlanga, Basi Mahlasela, Neil Ettridge and Andre Abrahamse. Since then he has recorded five more albums, Window to Elsewhere (1998), Playola (2000, Naivasha (2002), Water and Lights (2005) and Accused No 1: Nelson Mandela (2006). His compositional work includes a string quartet for the Sontonga Quartet and a clarinet quintet for Robert Pickup, co-principal clarinettist with the Zurich Opera. In addition he has composed a suite for duets double bass and cello for Leon Bosch of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, completed two pieces for two tubas and accompanying instruments for Anne Jelle Visser of the Zurich Opera and Sérgio Carolino, principal tuba with the Oporto National Orchestra, and written two duets for violin and harp at the request of Marc Uys.
Francois le Roux, aka the HA!Man, left his formal musical background in cello, piano and composition to embark on a career based on spontaneous music making. Over the last two decades, he has first hitch-hiked South Africa with solo performances that explored spontaneous expression in all artistic mediums, and then became the "HA!Man," as his cello took centre stage, surrounded by original electronic accompaniments, keyboard improvisations, dances and singing. The HA!Man Show travels the world over, feeding on direct networking with surprised and delighted audience members. Off the mains stream, he produces his own numerous albums, conducts workshops at schools and universities, creates soundtracks (latest being for "The Mystery of the Knysna Elephants" - Animal Planet) and collaborates with an array of artists in all mediums. His ability to link the meaning of spontaneity to issues of current import has landed him special invitations, like being artist in residence for the Prince of Whales Business and Environment Programme in Cape Town (2008) and special appearances at the "Beyond Reconciliation" international conference (2009) and the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Programme (2008,9).
Paul and Francois met accidentally in 2002 at a CD shop in Cape Town and have ever since cultivated their musical friendship. Their performance cannot be defined easily, as they approach the event "carte blanche," relying on their respective innate musical languages to produce gems of piano and cello interactions as it happens. Paul contributes his widely recognizable jazz style along with a classical twist. Francois proceeds from a classical background that has African and jazz extensions and whatever else the moment may inspire. Be prepared to hear these familiar styles presented in fresh ways, making for an accessible, exciting and gripping musical experience.
Tickets are R120 per person. Bookings can be made by calling Strictly Tickets on tel. 073-725-7381 or online: www.strictlytickets.com or simply by calling the theatre directly on 011-883-8606. Enquire about the theatre’s special discounts for block bookings, student groups, seniors and dinner/show packages.
Book early for this special theatrical event to remember.
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| uNIK with Nik Rabinowitz: 13th April - 2nd May |
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If everything feels like a cheap Chinese knock-off, uNik will remind you that we are all unique. Are you living on Credit Crunch cereal? Is your carbon footprint a size 13? Do you no longer feel like you're one in a million? There is hope, because well-known award-winning stand-up comedian of year 2008/2009 NIK RABINOWITZ, returns to Jozi with a comedy show that will leave you shouting
"YES WE CAN!" Even if we can't.
Directed by Brent Palmer and co-written by Tom Eaton, this is a must-see for lovers of comedy!
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| GAUTENG HIGH SCHOOL PLAY FESTIVAL: 3rd May - 9th May |
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Marvel at our teenage theatre talent in an exciting and dynamic festival of plays presented by Crawford College and leading high schools in Gauteng.
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| DUET FOR ONE by Tom Kempinski: 11th May - 6th June |
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Daphne Kuhn is proud to announce that she has secured the rights for DUET FOR ONE, an exceptional play by Tom Kempinski. A huge success in London this year, DUET FOR ONE starred Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman.The local production will star CLARE MORTIMER AND MICHAEL RICHARD and it will be directed by STEVEN STEAD and designed by GREG KING. DUET FOR ONE deals with the relationship between a former concert violinist and her psychiatrist.
"a remarkable piece of theatre" LONDONIST
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| DRUMSTRUCK PERFECT WORLD-CUP ENTERTAINMENT!: 8th June - 10th July |
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Back from Broadway and its huge international success DRUMSTRUCK by WARREN LIEBERMAN'S Drum Café, will burst onto the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square stage again for the World Cup season! This interactive and spectacular musical will have bums on seats with drums on seats - for an evening of sheer entertainment for all.
For tour groups, corporates and families, enquire about our special dinner/show packages. Book early to avoid disappointment
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| THE MAGIC DRUM AND OTHER TALES: 14th June -10th July |
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Children's Theatre - (June/July Holidays)
LITZI KATZ'S On Cue Theatre in association with the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square will be presenting children's theatre at its best each morning. Colourful indigenous animal tales, fabulous songs and classic stories will be set to the music of the drum for a morning of festive fun for all.
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Classical Music at the Old Mutual Theatre on Mandela Square, Sandton Central
12h30 - 13h45
Entrance R20
(Programme, Concert, Coffee & Biscuit)
March
12th March – Berthine van Schoor (Cello) and Annalien Ball (Piano)
19th March – Bobby van der Watt (Flute) Arno Levine (Piano) and Maren du Plessis (Cello)
April
2nd April– GOOD FRIDAY
9th April – Serge Cuca
16th April – Michelle Veenemans & accompanists
30th April– Dorota Swart (Violin) another and Sonja Bass (Cello)
May
7th May – Trio Broz (from Italy)
21st May – Linelle Wimbles (Soprano) and Aukse Trinkunaite (Mezzo)
June
18th June – Avigale Bushakovitz and Ammiel (Violin & Piano)
August
6th Aug – Charl du Plessis Trio
NB. This programme could be subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances arising
For further information on Music in Sandton Central
call Pat and Ian Dunbar on 011 807 0297 / Brenda Human on 084 588 7763
or call the theatre on 011 883 8606
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THEATRE TIMES AND SPECIAL OFFERS
8.15pm Tues - Fri and 5.30 & 8.30 on Saturdays
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.
DINNER/SHOW PACKAGES with Lekgotla, Butcher Shop and Grill, Montego Bay, and
Wangthai Restaurant- from R320 including a show and a three course meal- the perfect arrangement for parties, functions and corporate events;
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
FUNDRAISERS - we offer you a special discount - R100 x 200 seats - you mark up the price
NORMAL TICKET PRICE - R120.00 - R160.00
STUDENTS / SENIORS - R80.00 - R100.00
SCHOOL GROUPS - R50.00
GROUP BOOKINGS - Less 10% for 10 or more
LIFE MEMBERSHIP: R1,500.00
FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE: R200 / R250 per year
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP: R8,000.00 p.a. plus VAT
FUNDRAISERS - For Sold Out houses (200 tickets)
R90 x 200 You mark up the ticket price!
Children's Theatre: R50
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.
ENQUIRIES: CALL DAPHNE KUHN (Owner/Producer) on tel 011-883-8606
BOOKINGS: Call the Theatre on tel. 011-883-8606 or book on line - www.theatreonthesquare.co.za or www.strictlytickets.com or call Strictly Tickets on 073-725-7381
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