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Rocky Horror Show opens
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THE internationally acclaimed South African opera company Dimpho Di Kopane returns to Spier with two popular works: the cult phenomenon The Rocky Horror Show and the 18th century political satire The Beggar's Opera/Ibali looTsotsi.
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has all the ingredients that have made it a hit for over 30 years; sex, rock'n roll and gothic horror.
Dimpho Di Kopane has put their own particular spin on the presentation of this sinfully twisted salute to horror, sc fi, B movies and rock music.
Kurt Haupt plays the gender-bendering Dr Frank 'n Furter, a transvestite from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy of . |
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Transylvania.
The show contains show stoppers including Time Warp and Hot Patootie and can be seen until the end of February.
* The Beggar's Opera/Ibali looTsosti has been a popular favourite for over 300 years. From 12 February the company presents a South African reworking of John Gay's political satire on self interest, public corruption and vice.
It is a world of pimps and prostitutes, thieves and cutthroats, a world turned upside down where only the criminals are capable of goodness.
Book at the Spier Box Office 809-1177 or boxoffice@spierarts.org.za or Computicket 083-915-8000 |
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Radiostasie skud sy vere reg |
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LUISTERAARS na Radio KC kan uitsien na 'n paar ingrypende veranderinge. Die stasiebestuurder, Franklin Huizies, sê planne vir herstrukturering het reeds verlede jaar begin.
"Ons kyk na 'n meer professionele diens wat ook finansieel onderhoubaar is."
Die veranderinge is gegrond op 'n onafhanklike meningsopname wat verlede jaar onder sakelui en die gemeenskap gedoen is.
Eerste op die program was die afskaal van die bestuur van nege na vier mense. Huizies bly die bestuurder en sal bygestaan word deur Amanda Potgieter (verkope), Georgette Frolicks (programkoördineerder) en Hildegard Odendaal (administrasie).
Die nuwe bestuur tree effektief op 1 Maart in werking.
Oudisies vir huidige en voornemende aanbieders sal deur 'n onafhanklike organisasie geëvalueer word.
Die suksesvolle kandidate sal dan opgelei word om gereed te wees vir die nuwe programskedule wat op 1 April begin. Huizies sê hulle gaan ook organisasies vra om mense te identifiseer wat oor hul onderskeie diensvelde programme kan aanbied.
Belangstellendes kan die stasie skakel by 871-1438 of aansoekvorms afhaal by die stasie. |
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Hadeda at Oude Libertas |
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TAKE two English speaking Afrikaans guys, drummer Barry van Zyl and guitarist Nibs van der Spuy, who just happen to be great musicians, writing songs with an African flavour and lyrics in Afrikaans, Zulu and English. Mix in some well-known friends, every one a star in their own right: Shawn Phillips, Concord Nkabinde, Carlo Mombelli, Laurinda Hofmeyr and Neo Muyanga.
The resulting CD is a unique musical collaboration called Hadeda, to be launched with two special concerts at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre in Stellenbosch tomorrow and Saturday at 20:15.
Barry van Zyl is a Johannesburg-based master drummer, percussionist and lecturer. As a member of Johnny Clegg's band since 1999, he has toured extensively. Nibs van der Spuy is a guitarist, singer, composer and teacher from Durban.
Book at 809-7380 or the Oude Libertas Box Office. |
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The power of hypnosis |
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WHETHER it's the power of hypnosis or the power of a great performance, André the Hilarious Hypnotist will have you spell-bound with his extraordinary ability to hypnotise ordinary people and get them to perform outrageously embarrassing feats in front of hundreds of strangers.
He will perform in the Paarl Town Hall tonight at 19:30 and in the Huguenot High school hall tomorrow at the same time.
He assures people that hypnosis is not harmful because you can't elicit behaviour people would not do consciously.
"Stage hypnosis draws people because they can be exhibitionists and not be accountable for their actions. It's just entertainment."
He learned hypnosis from his mentor, the late great Max Collie, and with professional drama training the performance aspect just comes naturally.
Tickets for tonight are available from Musiklood, Print Right and at the door. Tickets for Wellington can be bought at the Write Shoppe. |
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