Monthly Archives: October 2021

I have been attending symphony concerts for almost fifty years now. In that time there has only been one standing ovation BEFORE the concert. That was last night at the Linder Auditorium. I’m tearing up as I write this. As … Continue reading →

The Rosebank Transport Indaba is taking place this week. (29 October 2021). It’s a bit like the Scouting “Anything that floats”, but on land. From the Gautrain, minibus taxis, ride hailing services like Uber, tuk tuks, private transport, delivery vehicles, … Continue reading →

The very last performance I saw before lockdown was Shana Dewey in Don Quixote. It is fitting, therefore, that the very first performance I should see after more than 573 days of isolation from the world, but not solo in … Continue reading →

It’s October 2021. Theatres are opening again at increased capacity after this hideous COVID shutdown. I am so excited to be going to real, live theatre again. The Nutcracker is Joburg Ballet’s offering for this momentous occasion. The Nutcracker is … Continue reading →