See Robyn Sassen’s review http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=25438

This week’s pick by Adrian of Fifty Two:  Bohemian and Burlesque Genre: Theatre of DreamsWhat: Get into character and dress to the extreme – the more outrageous, enchanting, intriguing – the better. This is Madame Zingara and anything goes. Well known for their uniqueness in staging a captivating cirque, a fine show, a feast to [...]

Celebrating and showcasing the sounds of SA with performances by the likes of The Parlotones,  Jozi, Karen Zoid and many more. Tuesday to Sunday, Jun 15-Jul 11. Jun 26: Steve Hofmeyr Jun 27: RJ Benjamin Jun 29: Zindala Zombili African Dancers Jun 30: Jozi Jul 1: Bongo Maffin Jul 2 & 3: The Parlotones Jul 4: [...]

Posted on Jobusy http://www.jobusy.com/index.php/house-of-the-holy-afro/ 16 June 2010 by Nora A.Remark 

Brett Bailey’s ‘House of the Holy Afro’ is finally showing in Joburg after six years of performances in Europe and Australia. It’s a show and a party in a space that’s usually a theatre but is now a pop-up club.   Hi energy, super slick, crosses many musical [...]

Sappi Sunday Picnic concerts Concert Lawn, Walter Sisulu NBG  13h00 – 15h00 R50  Check www.sanbi.org for concerts on 20th June; 1st , 15th and 29th August and 12th September.  You need to get there early as these concerts are very popular, for good reason.  A day chilling in the warm winter sun on a comfy camp chair with good friends, [...]

From JhbLIve Newsletter 27 May 2010: Johannesburg’s creative minds are gearing up for a six-week long extravaganza of arts, culture, entertainment and literature. The Newtown Festival is set to showcase to visitors, both local and international, the finest that South Africa has to offer.   This cultural festival offers an array of goodies throughout June and [...]

FiftyTwo:18   Adi’s Weekly things to do & see in Joburg [adrian@fiftytwo.co.za]
This week’s pick: Turbine Hall, Newtown  Genre: Architectural heritage & underground diningWhat: The completed Turbine Hall, with bells and whistles, is the finest example of both inner city regeneration and preservation. This architectural icon eclectically fuses the old and new. The mod industrial look, of today, [...]

This week’s pick: Foxwood House Genre: Suburban TheatreWhat: Hidden amongst the homes of Houghton stands an intimate theatre – Foxwood House. This space seats a small audience of 100 and its far-from-mainstream programmes include top shows, their drag performances are highly rated. This is the Cinema Nouveau of theatre. The owners, both involved in the [...]

Shows can be booked through www.computicket.com or contact the theatre directly.  Great World Cup fare coming up
 
SHOWING AT JOBURG THEATRE www.showbusiness.co.za  Boys in the Photograph 
A passionate musical dealing with the power of soccer to heal rifts and bring a fractured community together. Set in Belfast, Ireland, the game of soccer is recreated on stage with some [...]

Fifa concert ready to rock
May 4, 2010 11:01 AM | By Staff Reporter for TIMES LIVE

The final line-up for the Fifa World Cup Kick-Off concert has been announced, and includes local favourites Freshlyground, Hugh Masekela, the Soweto Gospel Choir, the BLK JKS and The Parlotones.
Acclaimed African hip-jop artist K’NAAN, who recently recorded the uplifting “Wavin’ [...]