June 04, 2012
Cape Town’s HOT 2012 winter entertainment
Fazielah Williams
Fazielah Williams has lived in and loved her Mother City since birth. Having lived all over the Peninsula during her childhood, she now calls the picturesque City Bowl home and likes nothing more than watching the sun set over Table Bay from the window of her apartment.
A lover of the arts and proud Cape Town fanatic, Fazielah began her writing career by spending many hours as a child conjuring fantastical stories that featured independent heroines from faraway lands who saved the Prince instead. This Capetonian princess has enjoyed stints as a magical arts PRO and TV publicist before finding her calling as a travel writer.
When not waxing lyrical about the Fairest Cape’s most loved attractions and activities and embarking on unexpected adventures, Fazielah can usually be found taking in a show at one of the City’s fabulous theatres.
Jeff Dunham's Controlled Chaos is just one of the HOT winter shows on offer in Cape Town. Photo courtesy Hunta Live
This winter, Cape Town’s talented entertainers help us to fight off those blistering chills with a red-hot line-up of fabulous events, shows and performances.
From the renowned ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham at the glitzy Grand Arena, in June, to ice skating by your favourite Disney characters at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), in July, and Cabaret the Musical at Theatre on the Bay in August , there is no excuse to hibernate under the covers this chilly season, as tempting as it may be.
To get you fired up for winter, these are my entertainment events and hotspots:
Theatre on the Bay:
Location: 1a Link Street, Camps Bay
Contact: +27 (0)21 438 3301
Website: www.theatreonthebay.co.za
iHamlet
Ashraf Johaardien presents the timeless Shakespearean play to a technology obsessed generation in iHamlet.
Date: June 5 to 9
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Cabaret the Musical
You loved the 1972 movie now see this classic musical about the intricate love story between a jaded cabaret dancer and her literary lover on stage.
Date: August 13 to September 8
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Artscape Theatre:
Location: DF Malan Street, Foreshore
Contact: +27 (0)21 410 9800
Website: www.artscape.co.za
Yeomen of the Guard
The Cape Town Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents this delightful comedic opera.
Date: June 16 to July 1
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Just Business
Dynamic theatrical duo Mike van Graan and Fred Abrahamse bring their thought-provoking satire on greed in the new South Africa to the Artscape Theatre stage.
Date: July 10 to 28
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Burn The Floor
Be dazzled by the sexy, passionate dance moves of 20 champion ballroom dancers this July.
Date: July 11 to 29
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Cape Town International Convention Centre:
Location: Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town
Contact: +27 (0)21 410 5000
Website: www.cticc.co.za
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy
Your little ones will love this fantastical ice rink spectacular, featuring characters from Toy Story 3, Cars and more at the CTICC.
Date: July 6 to 8
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
The Fugard Theatre
Location: Corner of Caledon and Lower Buitenkant Streets, District Six
Contact: +27 (0)21 461 4554
Website: www.thefugard.com
Petersen and Kramer’s Kat and The Kings
This hand-clapping, foot-stomping historical musical is a must-see!
Date: June 1 to August 18
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Athol Fugard’s The Blue Iris
From the pen of legendary scribe, Athol Fugard, comes the poignant marital play, The Blue Iris.
Date: July 4 to August 4
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Richard's Supper Stage&Bistro:
Location: Main Road, Sea Point
Contact:+27 (0) 76 144 4809
Website:www.richardscapetown.co.za
Kaapse Stories from the Mother City
Be captivated by the magical, musical stories of the Cape in a show that celebrates our talent and humour at Richard's Supper Stage&Bistro each Thursday to Saturday.
Baxter Theatre:
Location: Main Road, Rondebosch
Contact: +27 (0)21 685 7880
Website: www.baxter.co.za
Vodacom Funny Festival 2012
For your comedic pleasure, the Baxter Theatre serves up the likes of Alan Committie, Kev Orkian and Gamarjobat.
Date: June 11 to 8 July 8
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Imperial Russian Ballet
Talented dancers re-enact enchanting scenes from your favourite operas and productions.
Date: July 4 to 8
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Soul Classics
Local vocal group The Black Ties ease you into winter with a sultry five-day concert at the Baxter Theatre.
Date: July 16 to 21
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Grand Arena:
Location: GrandWest Casino, 1 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood
Contact: +27 (0)21 505 7777
Website: www.suninternational.com
Jeff Dunham Controlled Chaos Tour
Immerse yourself in the wacky and magical world of top ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his popular puppets Walter, Peanut and Achmed.
Date: June 5 to 6
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Roxette Returns
They blew you away in 2011 with a phenomenal comeback performance. Now, this Swedish twosome are ready to rock on with you again.
Date: June 8
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Engelbert Humperdinck
The romantic silver fox of music, Engelbert Humperdink, will make you swoon with his chart toppers, Release Me and I’ll Never Fall In Love Again.
Date: June 20
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Andre Rieu Live in SA Tour
Be astounded by the classical sounds of this award-winning artist at the Grand Arena.
Date: August 23
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Masque Theatre:
Location: Masque Theatre, 37 Main Road, Muizenberg
Contact: +27 (0)21 788 1898
Website: www.masquetheatre.co.za
Season’s Greetings
Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy Season’s Greetings, brought to you by local director Coleen van Staden, warms up your winter evenings in Muizenberg.
Date: June 1 to 9
Contact: +27 (0)21 788 1898
Website: www.masquetheatre.co.za
Kalk Bay Theatre:
Location: 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay
Website: www.kbt.co.za
Face The Music
Combine your love of music with your love of quiz shows in this music trivia game show by multi award-winning Follow Spot Productions.
Date: June 6 to 23
Website: www.followspotproductions.co.za
Sunday Morning
This production about an expectant father seeing and getting more than he bargained for, returns to the Kalk Bay Theatre.
Date: July 12 to August 11
Website: www.kbt.co.za
Barnyard Theatre:
Location: Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre
Contact: +27 (0) 21 914 8898
Website: www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
Uthando Annual Benefit Concert 2012
Celebrate Youth Day with this fundraiser, featuring non-profit organisation Dance For All and comedian Siv Ngesi.
Date: June 16
Venue: Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre, Tyger Valley
Contact: +27 (0)21 683 8523
Website: www.uthandosa.org
Drop me a line at fazielah@capetown.travel if you have thrilling events you think I should know about.
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