October 09, 2012
Cape Town’s refreshing spring 2012 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.
Catch comedian Trevor Noah in his new show, That's Racist at the Baxter Theatre. Photo courtesy clevelandcomedyfestival.com
This spring, Cape Town revitalises your social life with a feast of refreshing entertainment events.
From outdoor music concerts featuring the best in local and international artists to hilarious comedy shows and cultural festivals, there are plenty of events to enjoy and be seen at.
Join us at the following spring events in and around the Mother City:
Comedy:
Trevor Noah: That’s Racist
Give this local “boytjie”, who has taken the USA by storm, a warm welcome to the Cape at the Baxter Theatre by attending his latest one-man show.
Date: October 17 to 27
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Stand and deliver: One Night Only
Constantia-born comic Nik Rabinowitz launches his Stand and Deliver DVD with a special one-night-only performance at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Date: October 27
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Bafunny Bafunny: Rings of fire
South Africa’s top comedians, including David Kau, Kagiso Lediga, David Kibuuka, Chris Forrest, Mpho Popps, Nik Rabinowitz, Tats Nkonzo and Mark Banks go for gold in this third instalment of the popular Bafunny Bafunny comedy extravaganza at the Artscape Theatre.
Date: November 2 to 4
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Culture:
Cape Town Diwali Festival 2012
Ratanga Junction will once again be transformed into a hive of delectable cuisine, exquisite fabrics and clothing imported directly from India, relaxing Indian head massages, dancing and more for the annual Cape Town Diwali Festival.
Date: October 27
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Theatre:
Michael Jackson HIStory ll Show
Top Michael Jackson impersonator Kenny Wizz will moonwalk and sing his way into the hearts of Capetonian MJ fans with this must-see musical tribute show at the Artscape Theatre.
Date: October 10 to 28
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Tackle Tales: A Soap-a-Thon
Improguise, the Mother City’s award-winning, hilarious improvisation company celebrates its 20th anniversary with a not-to-be missed, all-day improvised soap opera marathon at the University of Cape Town’s Little Theatre in Gardens.
Date: October 27
Email: greenstein.lisa@gmail.com
Website: www.webtickets.co.za
Beyond The Mind
Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay welcomes international mentalist Gilan Gork and his amazing skills to its stage this November. He’s guaranteed to blow your mind and make your jaw drop with his unbelievable act.
Date: November 7 to 24
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Nightlife:
Club Vibe SA: Once Upon A Time
Relive the best nightclub dancing memories of your youth with Club Vibe’s re-launch party, set to be the biggest the Cape Town International Convention Centre has ever seen.
Date: October 20
Contact: +27 (0)21 424 0299
Website: www.clubvibe.co.za or www.quicket.co.za.
The 8th Annual South African Horrorfest
Scary movie lovers are sure to be ghoulishly excited about the eighth South African Horrorfest at the Labia Theatre in Gardens. Previews to relish include Sam Raimi's The Possession.
Date: October 28 to November 2
Email: info@flamedrop.com
Website: www.horrorfest.info
Live Music:
80s Rewind Festival
If Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle, Imagination and Nik Kershaw were your teenage idols, you simply cannot miss the 80s Rewind Festival at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World’s Grand Arena.
Date: October 31
Tel: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Linkin Park: Living Things World Tour
American rock band Linkin Park is set to bring the house down with their Living Things concert at the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point this November.
Date: November 7
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Cape Town World Music Festival
Thirty-two international and local music acts will turn the city centre into a multi-venue stage for the first Cape Town World Music Festival.
Date: November 9 and 10
Website: www.capetownworldmusicfestival.com or www.webtickets.co.za.
Adam Lambert Live
This stylish and popular American Idol runner-up and pop singer will leave his fans enthralled with his much-anticipated concert at the Grand Arena.
Date: November 13
Contact: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch
Pack a delicious picnic, a comfy blanket and your best friends and head out to the gorgeous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for the popular Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts from Sunday November 25, 2012.
Date: November 25, 2012 to April 7, 2013
Contact: +27 (0)21 799 8783/8620
Website: www.dogreatthings.co.za
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