Monthly Archives: August 2012

Swan Lake, a homosexual love triangle

Posted on August 31, 2012 by moirads

Dada Masilo’s Swan Lake is compulsory viewing whether you love ballet or you hate it! Either way it will have something to say to you. Dada Masilo is petite and energetic, a charismatic dancer and an innovative choreographer. This former … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance | Tagged Ann Bailes, Arts Alive, Arvo Part, Bafikile Sedibe, Bailey Snyman, Camille Saint Saens, Carlynn Williams, Craig Arnolds, Dada Masilo, Dance Factory, Ipeleng Merafe, Joburg, Kirsten Bailes, Lesego Ngwato, National Arts Festival, Nicola Haskins, Nonofo Olekeng, Rene Avenant, Shereen Mathebula, Sibusiso Ngcobo, Songezo Mcilizeli, Steve Reich, Suzette le Sueur, Tchaikovsky, Thoko Sidiya, Tshepo Zasekhaya | 3 Comments

Joshua Bell in concert with the Brahms concerto and the JPO

Posted on August 30, 2012 by moirads

Well! Finally the date of the much anticipated Joshua Bell concert dawned and the Linder Auditorium parking lot filled up and overflowed before seven. Olives and Plates canteen was hard pressed to keep up with the orders and the atmosphere … Continue reading →

Posted in Classical Music | Tagged Academy Orchestra, Alexander Hitzeroth, Alexander Urban, Andre Rieu, Andrea Erasmus, Andrew Moroosi, Annemie du Plessis, Bafana Mthembu, Bernard Madumo, Bernhard Gueller, Bernt Baumann, Berwyn Roberts, Bongane Pandeka, Boris Giltburg, Brahm Henkins, Cecilia Kriegler, Christi-Louise Swanepoel, Christopher Bishop, Claire Huangci, Daline Wilson, Daliwonga Tshangela, Diane Coutts, Dineo Matsepe, Donald Bower, Dorota Swart, Elbe Roberts, Elena Zlatkova, Esther Spies, Gary Roberts, George Fombe, Gerben Grooten, Ginger Neff, Handri Loots, Inon Barnaton, Jaco van Staden, Jean-Louise Nel, Johannesburg Musical Society, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Joshua Bell, Joshua Kim, JPO, Juanita du Plessis, Kabelo Motlhomi, Kate Moore, Kgothatso Kekana, Leagh Rankin, Lesley Stansell, Lizelle Le Roux, Marla Branco, Martie Botha, Martin Panteleev, Mary Tennant, Matthew Downey, Melale Mantu, Melane Hofmeyr-Burger, Merryl Monard, Michael Magner, Michal Dworzynski, Milena Toma, Miroslav Chakaryan, Mlungisi Zulu, Morne van Heerden, Nathan Thomas, Nelly Shmukler, Olga Maraba, Pascali Mokadi, Penelope Ives, Peta Ann Holdcroft, Peter Griffiths, Peter Jaspan, Phillip Coetzee, Pieter Scoeman, Regomoditswe Thothela, Rudolf van Dyk, Samson Diamond, Shannon Armer, Sonia Bass, Sonja Bass, Stradivarius, Susan Mouton, Svetlin Rossev, Toni Ivanova, Ventura Rosenthal, Vladimir Ivanov, Wessel Beukes, Willem van der Walt, Zanelle Britz | 16 Comments

Businesses honoured for supporting arts

Posted on August 30, 2012 by moirads

The most unusual of the arts awards are not for the artists and their productions, but rather for the sponsors of the artists and their creations. I am talking about the Annual Business Day BASA Awards. These awards are supported … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Exhibitions, Classical Music, Dance, Johannesburg, Theatre | Tagged ABI, Alecia Nkadimeng, Anglo American, Artinsure Underwriting Managers and Hollard Insurance Company Limited, Citadel Investment Services (Pty) Ltd, Dance Directory, De Beers, Distell, Electronic Media Network M-Net, Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative, Huyndai Automotive South Africa, Intdev Internet Technologies, Interactive Africa, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Kajsa Claude, Keiskamma Music Academy, KWV South Africa, Magnetic Storm, Media 24 Weeklies, NCP Alcohols, Niall Kramer, Old Mutual, Paul Bothner (Pty) Ltd, Peermont Global, Rainbow Farms, Santam, Standard Banik, TBWA/Hunt Lascaris, The Daily News, Veronica King, Versfeld and Associates | Leave a comment

Frozen in time … Snowman opens gay play festival

Posted on August 29, 2012 by moirads

South Africans are, perhaps because of our placement on the edges of the world map, often parochial in our views of what theatre and drama festivals should be. The THATSOGAY festival has seized this and provided a very unusual and … Continue reading →

Posted in Johannesburg, Theatre | Tagged Alby Michaels, Alex Radnitz, Ashleigh Havey, Ashraf Johaardien, Con Cowan Theatre, Deidre Schoeman, Grace Meadows, Greg MacArthur, Renos Sponoudes, Roberto Pombo, Snowman, THATSOGAY, UJ Arts Centre | Leave a comment

Into the Light: The Story of Rama

Posted on August 28, 2012 by moirads

The mysteries of the Hindu faith often go unnoticed in the general hustle and bustle of a secular South Africa into which even the dominant monotheistic religions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism only occasionally penetrate. It is therefore a treat … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Johannesburg | Tagged Bharatanatyam dance, Chris van Rensburg, Christelle van Graan, Cindy Swanepoel, Dimakatso Ledwaba, Divani Moonsamyhen, Diwali, Indian dance, Into the Light: The Story of Rama, Jayesperi Moopen, Kimishka Nagiah, Lunga Gwala, Maseng Mamabolo, Nhlanhla Zwane, Poko Productions, Preshal Pillay, Prinalle Naidoo, Priya Naicker, Priyanka Reddy, Ramayama, Shanice Moonsamy, Shaun Moodley, Shavani Pillay, Shivanie Naidoo, Shravani Padaychee, Thabo Monama, Thashna Pillay, Tribanghi Dance Theatre, UJ Theatre, UJAC, Vaishni Naidoo, Zak Hendrikz | Leave a comment

Joy of Jazz gets it right!

Posted on August 26, 2012 by moirads

In 1994 most of us had a vision of a new South Africa where people across this rainbow nation would gather together, enjoying one another’s company and all the best things this country has to offer. In 2012 the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz, Johannesburg | Tagged Alan Webswter, Allstar Jazz Jam, Bakithi Kumalo, Bobby Lyle, Cecile Verny, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Earl Klugh, Eddie Palmier, Fitzroy Ngcukana, Grace Kelly, Johnny Mekoa, Joy of Jazz, Kippie Moeketsi, Kurt Elling, Lizz Wright, Manu Katche, Marcus Wyatt, Melani Scholtz, Miles Davis, Nelson Rangell, Nthabiseng Mokoena, Orchestra National de Jazz, Parks Tau, Paul Mashitile, Peter Tladi, Quattro Fusion, Rosemary Quaye, Samson Diamond, Sax Summit, Shannon Mowday, Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Swazi Dlamini, Tineke Postma, Wayne Henderson, Wycliffe Gordon | Leave a comment

The Blue Iris – Fugard at his best

Posted on August 24, 2012 by moirads

Athol Fugard is a name recognised by even the most casual of theatre attenders. The Blue Iris is his latest work, which had its world premiere at the National Arts Festival and then went to Cape Town. It has now … Continue reading →

Posted in Johannesburg, Theatre | Tagged Athol Fugard, Birrie le Roux, Claire Berlein, Dicky onghurst, Elinor Spears. Cheryl de Havilland, Graham Weir, Janice Honeyman, Lee-Ann van Rooi, Mannie Manim, Murray Anderson, National Arts Festival, Patrick Bromilow-Downing, Pusetso Thibedi, Stanislav Angelov, The Blue Iris | Leave a comment

Avigail Bushakevitz, SAMRO Overseas Scholarship Award Winner at JPO concert

Posted on August 23, 2012 by moirads

Avigail Bushakevitz has just this past week won the 2012 SAMRO Overseas Scholarship Competition, providing her with a hefty sum for international music studies. She is already registered as a student at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New … Continue reading →

Posted in Classical Music, Johannesburg | Tagged Alexander Hitzeroth, Alexander Urban, Andrea Erasmus, Andrew Moroosi, Annemie du Plessis, Avigail Bushakevitz, Bafana Mthembu, Bernard Madumo, Bernhard Gueller, Bernt Baumann, Berwyn Roberts, Bongane Pandeka, Brahm Henkins, Cecilia Kriegler, Christi-Louise Swanepoel, Christopher Bishop, Daline Wilson, Daliwonga Tshangela, Diane Coutts, Dineo Matsepe, Donald Bower, Dorota Swart, Elbe Roberts, Elena Zlatkova, Esther Spies, Gary Roberts, George Fombe, Gerben Grooten, Ginger Neff, Handri Loots, Jaco van Staden, Jean-Louise Nel, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Joshua Bell, Joshua Kim, JPO, Juanita du Plessis, Kabelo Motlhomi, Kate Moore, Kgothatso Kekana, Leagh Rankin, Lesley Stansell, Linder Auditorium, Lizelle Le Roux, Marla Branco, Martie Botha, Mary Tennant, Matthew Downey, Melale Mantu, Melane Hofmeyr-Burger, Merryl Monard, Michael Magner, Milena Toma, Miroslav Chakaryan, Mlungisi Zulu, Morne van Heerden, Nathan Thomas, Nelly Shmukler, Olga Maraba, Pascali Mokadi, Penelope Ives, Peta Ann Holdcroft, Peter Griffiths, Peter Jaspan, Phillip Coetzee, Regomoditswe Thothela, Richard Cock, Rudolf van Dyk, Samson Diamond, Shannon Armer, Sonja Bass, Susan Mouton, Toni Ivanova, Ventura Rosenthal, Vladimir Ivanov, Wessel Beukes, Willem van der Walt, Zanelle Britz | Leave a comment

Andre Rieu, Maestro for the Masses

Posted on August 21, 2012 by moirads

The “Maestro for the Masses”, Andre Rieu is the world’s top grossing male performer, with a following of people who think he is a demi-god. Here’s why. Over the years I have attended thousands of theatrical and musical events, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Classical Music | Tagged Andre Rieu, Northgate Dome, Soweto Gospel Choir, St Petersburg Trio, Strauss Waltzes | 6 Comments

Zen and the Art of Front-of-House Maintenance

Posted on August 20, 2012 by moirads

There are a lot of theatres in Gauteng. In Pretoria we have the State Theatre with its six venues, the facilities at the two universities (UNISA with its wonderful ZK Matthews Hall and the University of Pretoria), The Brooklyn Theatre … Continue reading →

Posted in Johannesburg, Theatre | Tagged front of house, parking, theatre maintenance, toilets, UJ Theatre, UJAC | Leave a comment