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26 November - 02 December 2015
The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot
Judith Sephuma’s ongoing journey brings her to The Lyric
T
he Lyric at Gold Reef City will
be hosting Judith Sephuma
in what promises to be a
spectacular evening of song
on Friday, November 27.
Sephuma first caught the attention
of music lovers with her critically acclaimed debut album, ‘A Cry, A Smile,
A Dance…’ in 2001. She went on to
release six more albums, including
her brand new offering, ‘One Word’.
Amongst the singer’s accolades are
two South African Music Awards (SAMAs), two Metro FM Music Awards
as well as the first prize for Best Jazz
Vocalist at the Old Mutual Jazz Into
The Future competition, which gave
her a first glimpse into stardom.
PETER TROMP caught up with the
songstress on the eve of her big gig.
When did you first discover you had
a gift and when did it occur to you
that you could carve out a career
for yourself in showbiz?
It goes back as far as I can remember. I think I made a decision about
Judith Sephuma
my future path at an early age when
I realized that gift, and I remember
never once being confused.
What do you count among your
most treasured highlights so far in
your career?
I have experienced an amazing journey in my career. Performances are
different every time, and so are my
highlights, from performing for
heads of states - including our own
presidents, to performing at intimate
venues locally and then travelling to
Washington DC and Turkey for some
high profile functions.
What can audiences look forward to
with your show on November 27 at
The Lyric?
I am in love with my new album ‘One
Word’ and I really pray that South
Africa will embrace it and get to hear
it. It’s classy and it’s fun, sexy yet still
matured. (It contains) very beautiful
songs that are easy to remember and
to sing to. So I would say that’s what
people will be getting at the Lyric
Theatre: ‘One Word’ and more...
What’s special about performing in Jozi?
I am loved, I am appreciated and
respected. And more than anything
people know my music and they really enjoy my shows. We always do
our best to give the best in concert.
And I love our venues. We have great
venues in SA.
You have worked with some of the
biggest names in the industry. Who
has left the biggest impression on
you as an artist, and who have you
learnt from the most?
Jimmy Dludlu is one. He’s a hard
worker, a quiet hard worker. And he’s
a great musician. I’ve also learned
from musicians I interact with on a
regular basis. My band is a bunch of
amazing musicians. We connect. We
learn from each other always.
Do you have any vocal heroes that
you look up to, or that has had a
direct influence on your style?
I listen a lot to gospel music. They
might not be my heroes, but they
change lives. They transform lives.
And it is a blessing to be able to do
that.
Last night an album/performance
changed my life...which album/performance?
I am a living testimony and my experiences live, in concert, has had a
great impact on my life.
Finally, what can we look forward
to from you next?
We will be continuing to promote
‘One Word’ and to make sure we
push it as much as we can so that
everyone knows about it. I would
also love to record a gospel album
next year.
* Doors open at 7:30pm for the show,
which is set to start at 8pm.
Visit www.goldreefcity.co.za for more
information.
Travelling & Living with the stars
In this regular column, we chat to
some of SA’s favourite sons and
daughters about their travel experiences and favourite local pastimes
and haunts.
This week we feature king of comedy
STUART TAYLOR, who is back at The
Baxter Theatre in Cape Town in ‘Stuart Taylor’s 2015 in Revue’, in which
the funny man takes a comedic look
back at 2015, along with guests Oscar
Petersen and Mel Jones.
What is your favourite travel destination, and why?
I’m a big fan of any kind of island
getaway. Any place in Thailand is
high up on the list, but my absolute
relaxing holiday was Mauritius. Unlimited Pina Colada’s and 100 different flavours of rum makes for an
unforgettable experience. Wait, it
actually makes for an unmemorable
experience.
What was your first international
trip, and what do you remember
most vividly about the experience?
My first trip abroad was performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
I travelled solo and couldn’t believe
that international flights played mov-
office accepts credit cards.
ies, which only gets screened at our
cinemas six months later. So I spent
the entire 12 hour flight binge watching blockbuster movies. Needless to
say, I arrived in Heathrow exhausted
and still had to travel to Scotland and
perform within a few hours of landing in Edinburgh. Exhaustion is not
the way to start the biggest arts festival in the world; it’s the way you’re
meant to end it.
What is the first thing you usually do
when you arrive at your destination
and you’re trying to get acclimated?
That depends on the reason for travel.
If it’s for business, I make sure I get
all the devices charging and hooked
up to the Wi-Fi. If it’s for pleasure,
I make sure the devices are out of
power and NOT connected to Wi-Fi.
What for you is usually the best way
to soak up the culture you’re in?
Leaving the hotel and walking
through the back roads. Taking a bus
or train as opposed to a taxi. I enjoy
travelling with the locals to get some
insight into their daily lives.
Flying – love it, or hate it?
It’s a means to an end. I’m not plan-
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Describe your ideal night in, and
out.
A great night in, means sitting
around a fire place inside or outdoors, with a glass of whatever, and
watching the flames with your peeps.
A great night out is a live show followed by some Mexican food at San
Julian (Shop 3 & 4, State House
Building, 3 Rose St, Cape Town), and
a jug of Margaritas (followed by an
Uber drive home).
Stuart Taylor in Mauritius
ning on getting a pilot’s licence any
time soon, but it doesn’t freak me out
either. Just slip into a happy place
when the turbulence starts.
What has been your favourite cuisine that you have discovered on
your travels?
Street food in Bangkok is on another
level. I’ve never tasted fresher food.
Health inspectors might lose their
marbles, but if you look past the million health and safety laws of a massive pot of Tom Yum Goon being prepared on a pavement, you won’t find
a better, more cost effective meal.
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You’ve got exactly R48 in your wallet. Where do you go for lunch in
Cape Town and Jozi, and what do
you have?
In Jhb - I’d head to the Neighbourgoods market. I’m sure you could
pick up a few little bits and make you
own tapas – two wings, two samoosas and perhaps one rib.
In Cape Town, I’d head to the Baxter theatre. Awesome vegetarian food
and for R48 you could fill your plate
and still have change. You’d also be
right at the box office so you can
get tickets for my new comedy show
‘2015 in Revue’. Don’t worry, the box
What makes life worth living?
Spending time with people you dig.
Doing what you love and doing it
often. Occasionally stepping out of
your comfort zone and discovering
new comforts.
* For those who find themselves in
Cape Town during the holiday season, ‘Stuart Taylor’s 2015 in Revue’ is
showing from December 1 to January 9 at the Baxter Theatre’s Concert
Hall. Book at Computicket, or at any
Shoprite Checkers outlet.
For more information, visit www.baxter.co.za; or call 021 685 7880
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The Next 48hOURS • Theatre Buzz
Legendary actress misses the mark with first directed play at the Market
SHOW: NOISE
CAST: NOKUTHULA LEDWABA, THABO RAMETSI, ROWLEN VON GERICKE
DIRECTOR: DOROTHY ANN GOULD
VENUE: BARNEY SIMON THEATRE AT
MARKET THEATRE COMPLEX UNTIL DECEMBER 6
REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN
R
enowned actress Dorothy
Ann Gould makes her directorial debut with ‘Noise,’ the
first play she has ever directed for the Market Theatre.
And it’s an interesting choice. Gould
saw the play by Alex Jones in 1994 in
London and it left a deep impression.
It was originally set in Birmingham, a
densely populated area where people
were fighting for their little bit of
space.
Gould believed she could retell the
story with local references. She contacted the playwright, it was rewritten and the location is now Hillbrow.
The two key characters, Becky (Nokuthula Ledwaba) and Dan (Thabo
Rametsi), have just moved into a flat
in the suburb. They are young; Becky
is 17 and pregnant and Dan is a year
older and preparing for his first job at
a supermarket.
They are happy in their first flat,
a place they can call “home,” where
they can find peace and quiet. They
are about to have a baby and are optimistic about the future.
Then the noise starts. It is loud,
thundering music that penetrates
their walls and engulfs them. It emanates from the next door flat of their
neighbour, Matt (Rowlen von Gericke), a big, brutal unemployed individual who is quick to anger. He takes
drugs and imbibes quantities of alcohol which only adds to his aggressive
and paranoid state of mind.
When the young couple cannot
take the noise any longer they confront their psychotic neighbour, a
move that very quickly turns violent.
They are frightened for their lives and
don’t know how to handle the unfolding situation.
The production touches lightly on
themes such as drugs, women abuse
and health care, but these are not explored at any level.
Regrettably Dorothy Ann Gould’s
production doesn’t quite hit the
mark; lacking pace and genuine tension, plus an unresolved climax that
is puzzling.
Both Ledwaba and Rometsi produce commanding performances, but
von Gericke’s character is something
of a caricature, an explosive OTT interpretation that fails to strike the
right chord. There is little light and
shade to his characterisation of Matt
and is an unconvincing entity.
Michael Maxwell’s lighting design, Paul Riekert’s sound design
and Nadya Cohen’s imaginative set
depicting a kitchen and bedroom
complement a play that overall could
have been a far more compelling theatrical experience.
* Book at Computicket.
Enchanting family play returns to Sandton
for the festive season
‘The Snow Goose’ is returning to
the Auto & General Theatre on the
Square in Sandton from December
1 to 12 by popular demand, after a
sold our run earlier this year.
The production was developed
from the original Paul Gallico story
by the director, Jenine Collocott, and
the cast, James Cairns and Taryn
Bennett. It is ideal family entertainment in celebration of the start of
the festive season.
A charming multi-tissue play, ‘The
Snow Goose’ celebrates writer Paul
Gallico and 1940s values. An adaption of the famous classic novella,
it plays out on the desolate Essex
marshes and against the background
of the miracle of Dunkirk. A wounded, storm tossed snow goose brings
a young girl, Fritha, and the recluse
Philip Rhayader together in a moving
story about love and courage.
‘The Snow Goose’ is a classic favourite that has captured the hearts
of young and old readers alike over
the past seven decades. It was originally presented at the Kalk Bay Theatre in Cape Town and has been
acclaimed at two seasons of the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
The production has been brought
to life by the creative team of director
Jenine Collocott (‘Sunday Morning’
and ‘Dirt’) with actors James Cairns
(‘The Three Little Pigs’, ‘Sie Weiss
Alles’, ‘Dirt’) and Taryn Bennett (‘Sie
Weiss Alles’, ‘Kaput’, ‘Frogs’).
* Bookings can be made by calling
the theatre on 011 883 8606, or
Strictly Tickets on 082 553 5901; or
book online at www.strictlytickets.
com.
PETER FELDMAN’s review of the
play from its previous run in May.
Unusual tale of friendship
engrosses in intimate setting
Paul Gallico’s classic novella, ‘The
Snow Goose,’ is brought vividly to
life with minimalist staging, a range
of masks and two dedicated players
in James Cairns and Taryn Bennett.
Director Jenine Collocott has done
a fine adaptation of the work, using imaginative and creative staging
techniques to bring out the essence
of the story, which is set during
World War II. Evocative music of the
era and skilful lighting, with effective use made of shadow puppets,
help propel a story played out on the
desolate Essex marshes.
Bennett plays a young waif-like
James Cairns and Taryn Bennett in ‘The Snow Goose’
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girl, Frith, who rescues a Canadian
Snow Goose after it had been shot
down by hunters. By saving the bird,
Firth comes into contact with a reclusive, hunchback, Philip Rhayader
(Cairns), who mans the lighthouse,
and together they form an unusual
relationship.
The girl manages to bring release
to the man’s inner turmoil and as
their friendship grows she discovers
another side to an individual who
has been shunned by the town folk.
He performs an act of heroism
during the aftermath of the battle of
Dunkirk with his little boat
A fascinating facet of the play is
that director Collocott has chosen to
have her players wear masks to reflect
the various characters which they inhabit and they give life to the characters in voice and movement.
In her programme notes she
states: “My decision to choose masks
as the vehicle to relay this to the audience was fundamental to the way
we pursued the project. Mask has
the ability to transpose emotions
through simple actions and this was
the conceptual key to unlocking the
theatrical impact of the powerful
story.”
This poetic piece is rendered even
more powerful by the two players,
who slip effortlessly in and out of
the various characters, which include
a Post Mistress named Valerie, Frith’s
pragmatic father and Rhayader.
There is wonderful movement
introduced which embellishes the
work, with Frith teaching Rhayader
how to dance in one touching scene.
‘The Snow Goose’ is an appealing, cleverly devised slice of theatre
with both Cairns and Bennett doing
masterly work in creating a bunch of
distinctive characters.
The staging is simple, with coloured crates serving to depict such
diverse props as a post office and a
small sailing vessel.
This engrossing production is ideally suited for the intimate confines
of Daphne Kuhn’s little theatre.
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Thabo Rametsi, Nokuthula Ledwaba & Rowlen van Gericke in
character
Newly refurbished Gold
Reef City launches
Gold Reef City has been relaunched
following a multi-million rand refurbishment by Tsogo Sun. The glittering launch event that took place
on Thursday, November 19, was attended by Jozi’s most glamorous
celebrities, key media, and leaders of
the gaming and hospitality industry.
The first phase of what will be a R630
million investment by Tsogo Sun into
the refurbishment and expansion of
one of South Africa’s national tourist
treasures has seen the property being elevated to a diverse, world-class
entertainment destination.
“For many South Africans, Gold
Reef City conjures up images of carefree days spent exploring the Victorian buildings and gold mine that provided a perfect blend of educational
and entertainment value. Today,
Gold Reef City is, without doubt, the
premier entertainment destination in
southern Johannesburg,” said City of
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Parks
Tau.
“There is nowhere else in South
Africa, if not the world, where one
can experience a world-class Theme
Park, the historical significance of the
Apartheid Museum, enjoy the thrill
of a casino, an opulent theatre, and
the family-friendly entertainment
value of movies, 10-pin bowling, a
games arcade and a diverse selection
of restaurants,” says Operations Director and Complex General Manager
of Gold Reef City, Mike Page.
Among the additions to the property are several new and upgraded
restaurants, including the stylish
Back o’ the Moon, which has undergone a total revamp and offers accessible upmarket dining. The property now also offers a Vigour & Verve
restaurant, Spur Steak Ranch, Boston
BBQ (family buffet restaurant), Calisto’s Portuguese Restaurant, The
Raj Indian Restaurant, Ocean Basket,
Vida e Café and Col Cacchio Pizzeria
as well as a food court.
In keeping with Tsogo Sun’s philosophy of establishing strategic
partnerships with radio stations and
leveraging the opportunity to bring
Mike Page (Gold Reef City
management) with actress
Lillian Rasebi at the launch
radio alive within Tsogo Sun’s entertainment destinations, a Kaya FM
satellite studio is now also housed in
Gold Reef City.
Young Gold Reef City fans have
not been forgotten, with the addition of a Magic Company twelvelane bowling alley, not to mention
cinemas. One of the most spectacular new additions to Gold Reef
City is Tsogo Sun’s movie franchise,
Movies@ Gold Reef City, featuring
a cinema complex themed as a Victorian train station. Six theatres, offering a total of 1048 seats, four of
which have 3D capability, provide a
variety of cinematic options for Gold
Reef City visitors. The largest theatre
is Platform 2, called Grand Central, which has 322 seats. Platform
3, which seats 84, boasts luxurious
leather seats and a bar, making it an
ideal venue for intimate corporate
functions and exclusive VIP events.
The new Salon Privé features an opulent gaming ambience with its own
private entrances, playing areas, baccarat room, internet and cash desk
facilities, lobby and VIP desk, as well
as an exclusive lounge.
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The Guide
The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide
Your guide to
the best of what
is happening
in and around
Johannesburg.
To list your event,
email:
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Madame Zingara brings world’s largest
mirrored palace to Jozi
T
he Queen of Flanders, Madame
Zingara’s opulent new spiegelpaleis, is currently at Montecasino,
just in time for the festive season. After a sell out three month season
in Cape Town, the Queen bid a royal
farewell to the Mother City and is now
busy taking over the City of Gold for and
will do so for the next two months, until
January.
Madame Zingara’s new production,
‘The Celebration’, opened at Montecasino on November 4.
‘The Celebration’ showcases the
world’s largest mirrored palace, the
speigeltent known as The Queen of
Flanders. After fourteen months of preproduction, the show brings back dinner
cirque entertainment, with the Theatre
of Dreams celebrating and commemorating 15 years of Madame Zingara magic.
Richard Griffin, the founder of Madame
Zingara and the creative mind behind the
brand, directs the production, assisted by
Marc Colli.
‘The Celebration’ showcases performers from 11 countries and SA, including
former Cirque du Soleil aerial pole artist
Saulo Sarmiento from Spain, the Diabolo
Girls from China, the Quick Star duo from
South Africa and Argentina, a Ukrainian
hand balance and contortion trio, a teeter board act from Montreal, the tiniest
showgirl Miss Lola La Plume, and more.
Aviation goddess Cathy Specific struts
her stuff as the glamorous MC and even
THEATRE
THEATRE
Sleeping Beauty
Colour me human
Janice Honeyman’s version
of the classic story of Sleeping Beauty is back for another
season at the Joburg Theatre.
The Pantomime is fun for the
entire family.
19 Nov – 30 Dec @ 10:30am
(Thur), 10am & 2pm (Fri),
11am & 3pm & 7:30pm (Sat),
12pm & 4pm (Sun)
R165 – R290
The Mandela, Joburg Theatre. Cnr Simmonds Street &
Stiemens Road, Braamfontein. (Tel) 011-877-6800
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd, the Demon
Barber of Fleet Street, who
famously murdered his clients
in his barber chair, where after his whacky neighbor, and
partner in crime, Mrs Lovett,
turned them into much sought
after meat pies.
Until 29 Nov @ 8pm (Wed –
Sat), 4pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun)
R100 – R350
Montecasino Theatre & Studio. Cnr Witkoppen and William Nicol Drive, Fourways.
(Tel) 011-511-1988
Harry and the Uncles
Uncles Peru and Bala are
back with their unique brand
of Indian comedy. This time
they investigate a case involving Harry Mama selling fake
vegetables. 28 Nov @ 8pm
R180
The Lyric Theatre. Cnr Northern Parkway & Data Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-248-5000
high 650-seater hand crafted mirrored
palace, boasting upper level balconies,
opulent interiors, and dripping with decadence. Built in Belgium by the acclaimed
tent master Rik Klessens and Family, it is
the biggest of its kind in the world. Think
3200 mirrors, 6 tons of aluminium, 5.2
km of steel rods, 30 tons of galvanised
steel, 70000 floor screws, 1800m of velvet and 1200m of gold tassle, and you
have an indication of the vast scale of
the 12m high plush venue.
Lighting design is by Mannie Manim,
choreography by Sam Kotze and Craig
Leo, who is also responsible for the stage
design. Vocal arrangement is by Glenn
Swart, and the senior wardrobe designer
is Nikki Smuts assisted by Widaad Albertus.
Quick Star duo Christine Chapman and Ezequial Sosa
the waiters contribute to the madness as
they dart between tables in an array of
quirky costumes serving the four-course
dinner that has been created by Madame
Zingara chefs Emile Goliath, Heinrich
Koen and Linda Beuken.
THEATRE
Colour Me Human is a theatre
experience celebrating every
human being’s shared and
collective humanity. 19 – 28 Nov @ 8pm
R150
Joburg Theatre. Cnr Simmonds Street & Stiemens
Road, Braamfontein. (Tel)
011-877-6800
is now in South Africa for a
limited time. Featuring Film,
Live music, Photo’s and more.
26 Nov – 6 Dec @ 8pm (Wed
– Sat), 3pm (Sat - Sun), 12pm
(Sun)
R165 – R220
Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace. 64 Jones Road,
Kempton Park. (Tel) 011-9281213
Naked Knitting
The Imagined Land
Picking up on observations of
South African culture and life
with hilarious consequences.
Consisting of Sketches, Music, Routines and no shortage
of comedy!
26 – 29 Nov @ 8pm (ThurSat), 3:30pm (Sun)
R80 – R100
Pop Art Centre. 286 Fox
Street, Maboneng Precinct.
(Tel) 083-245-1040
The return of Elvis Du Pisansie
The Return of Elvis du Pisanie is a horrifying tale yet also a
comedy of chance and closely held life-defining secrets,
coupled with the underlying
horror of post traumatic stress
disorder in the aftermath of
war. 26 Nov – 13 Dec @ 8:15pm
(Tue – Thur), 3:15pm (Sun)
R60 – R90
The Market Theatre.Cnr Bree
and Miriam Makeba Street,
Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-8321641
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
The show has just completed
a sold out tour in the UK and
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This gripping, witty, sexy,
heady drama draws on
echoes from the lives of Doris
Lessing and Nadine Gordimer
– but soon evolves into a
timely meditation on some of
the central dilemmas of our
time.
26 Nov – 5 Dec @ 8:15pm &
3:15pm (Sat)
R40
SA State Theatre. 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria. (Tel)
012-392-4000
Defending the Caveman
By far the most successful
comedy in South Africa. Originally written by Rob Becker
and later adapted for South
Africa by Tim Plewman. This
show is definitely one not to
be missed!
Until 24 Dec @ 8pm
R150 – R200
Victory Theatre. 105 Louis
Botha Avenue, Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-728-9603
Rock Royalty
The show is a great tribute to
the rock and roll legends including Michael Jackson, Da-
THEATRE
Advanced digital sound and lighting have been added to the theatrics.
Gearhouse Group, South Africa’s leading technical supplier, has partnered with
Madame Zingara for the season.
The Queen of Flanders is a three story
THEATRE
* ‘The Celebration’ runs from Tuesdays to
Sundays at 8.15pm. Arrival time is 6pm
with guests to be seated by 7.30pm for
the start of the show.
Tickets range from R450 to R950 per
person and includes welcome drinks and
canapés on arrival and the four course
dinner. Exclusive corporate and Christmas
lunch and dinner packages are available
(R1250 to R1450). Matinee performances
cost from R450 to R750.
For bookings, call 0861 623 263, or send
an email to boxoffice@madamezingara.
com.
Visit www.madamezingara.com for more
information.
Events
vid Bowie and Rihanna. Get
ready to be entertained by the
10 piece cast offering audiences a high energy performance that’s not to be
missed.
Until 10 Jan @ 8pm
R100 – R180
Barnyard Theatre, Emperors
Palace. 64 Jones Road,
Kempton Park. (Tel) 011-8236933
rican comedian and Ventriloquist. With over 15 years of
experience, he has performed
on some of the biggest stages. Make sure you don’t miss
his show at Carousel.
27 – 28 Nov @ 9pm
R50
Carousel, Cheyenne Saloon.
Old Warmbaths Road, Hammanskraal. (Tel) 012-7187777
Reef City for just R200 per
couple. The ticket includes
Dinner, Movie Tickets and
R50 Casino Credit. Add additional persons for R100.
26 - 30 Nov
R200 (R100 per extra person)
Gold Reef City Casino. Cnr
Northern Parkway & Data
Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-248-5000
Noise
Kings of Vernac!
An ideal space for moms and
moms to be! Everything baby
related, from prams to the latest gadgets and toys. Plenty
of information available as
well.
26 – 29 Nov @ 9am (Thur –
Sun)
R30 – R80
TicketPro Dome. Cnr Northumberland Road and
Olievenhout Avenue, North
Riding. (Tel) 011-794-5800
Legendary actress and director Dorothy Ann Gould will
present the first play she has
ever directed for the Market
Theatre with Noise, a gritty
and thrilling drama that has
earned rave reviews overseas.
26 Nov – 6 Dec @ 8:15pm &
3:15pm (Sun Only)
R375
The Market Theatre. Cnr Bree
& Miriam Makeba Street, Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-8321641
A vernacular spectacular.
Comedy in Zulu, Ndebele,
Tswana and more. Look forward to seeing ‘Tol A$$ Mo’,
‘Chris Mapane’, ‘Salesman’
and ‘Elton Mduduzi’.
28 Nov @ 7pm
R99 – R250
University of JHB, Soweto
Campus. Off Old Potch Road,
Soweto. (Tel) 011-933-1123
Events
Nationwild Comedy Show
‘Youth in Trust’ present a
show that will feature some of
its students performing in categories such as Poetry, Drama, Dance and Music.
26 – 28 Nov @ 2pm (Mon –
Fri), 7pm (Mon – Fri), 12pm
(Sat), 3pm (Sat)
R60
SA State Theatre, Arena. 320
Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
(Tel) 012-392-4000
Now in its second year, the
event is prized as one of
South Africa’s biggest comedy events. This year Trevor
Noah joins the show as well
as Tats Nkonzo and Shalk Bezuidenhout.
26 – 28 Nov @ 8pm (ThurFri), 3pm (Sat)
R320 – R400
The Globe, Silverstar Casino.
Off R28, Muldersrift, Mogale
City, Krugersdorp. (Tel) 011662-7300
Conrad Koch
Gold Reed City Night out for 2
Rain of Art
Conrad is a popular South Af-
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Spend a night out at Gold
Mama Magic – The Baby Expo
French Evening under the Stars
Let Helena Hettema entertain
you with her singing and cabaret performance while you
enjoy a fine food and wines.
28 Nov @ 6pm
R100 – R190
The Hertford Country Hotel.
Off Elandsdrift Road, Lanseria. (Tel) 011-023-7080
Midnight Club 2
Bringing you the finest in cars,
models, music and more under one roof. “TheUltimate &
Sexiest Underground Experience’.
28 Nov @ 12pm
R50
Events
The Super Basement. Cnr
Kotze and Joubert Street,
Braamfontein @ Level G.
(Tel) 071-516-2157
Sansui Gauteng Summer Cup
The biggest horse racing
event in Gauteng takes place
this weekend, attracting both
a local and international audience. Spend a day at the races, enjoy a lunch on course or
get to see some of the amazing fashion on the day.
28 Nov @ 11am
R75 – R275 – R1995
Turffontein Racecourse. 14
Turffontein road, Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-681-1880
Madame Zingara: The Celebration
The Celebration showcases
performers from 11 countries
and SA, including former
Cirque du Soleil aerial pole
artist Saulo Sarmiento from
Spain, the Diabolo Girls from
China & the Quick Star duo
from South Africa and Argentina.
Until 31 Dec @ 6:30 (Tue –
Sat)
R650 – R950
Montecasino Outdoor Events
Area. 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg. (Tel)
0861-623-263
Huggies – Family Fun Day
Pack a picnic basket and
spend the day at Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. Kids
can enjoy arts and crafts activities, games and more.
Food and refreshments avail-
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Fashionable icons celebrated
at the SA Style Awards 2015
Simon and Garfunkel tribute show relives
groovy times of the 1960s
By Jen Su
Expect faithful renditions of Simon and Garfunkel classics
I
n celebration of 50 years since
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded their first number
one hit single, ‘The Sound of
Silence’, Emperors Palace and Easy
Theatres, in association with Maple
Tree Entertainment, has brought
‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ to
the Theatre of Marcellus, with the
show running until Sunday, December 6.
The tribute show tells the story
of the Folk/Rock duo whose iconic
music formed part of the soundtrack
of the 1960s. It takes audiences
through Simon and Garfunkel’s
Events
able on the day.
29 Nov @ 12pm
R50
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens. Off Malcolm
Road, Poortview, Roodepoort. (Tel) 0861-915-8000
Maftown Heights Festival
The sixth annual Maftown
Heights Music Festival will
take place this weekend. It is
one of the key dates on the
SA Hip Hop calendar and will
take place in Newtown.
27 Nov @ 3pm
R120 – R500
Mary Fitzgerald Square. 32
Jeppe Street, Newtown. (Tel)
0861-008-277
Tembisa Whiskey and Wine festival
An event exclusive to Tembi-
humble beginnings as the rock ’n’
roll duo Tom and Jerry, to their various albums and massive success. The
show also features the duo’s dramatic break up, solo careers and finishes
with a recreation of the famous 1981
Central Park reformation concert.
Described by “The Stage” as “authentic and exciting”, the show features performances by a live band of
all the duo’s greatest hits, which are
bound together with original photos
and film footage.
Fans will get a blast from the
past and relive Simon and Garfunkel’s greatest hits, including ‘Mrs.
Events
Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over
Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’
and more.
* Show times: Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8pm and on Sundays at 3pm.
Ticket prices start from R165 per
person, with dinner and show packages available from R345 per person
and accommodation packages available from R1450.
For bookings and more information, call 011 928 1297/1213, or visit
www.emperorspalace.com or www.
computicket.com.
Events
Events
sa in support of encouraging
tourism and hospitality. Taste
the best Whiskeys, wines as
well as a variety of foods.
28 Nov @ 12pm
R150 – R450
Caprivi, Tembisa. 750 Reverend RTJ Namane Drive, Tembisa. (Tel) 083-348-4595
Spit Braai and Pool Party
Whip This – Roller Derby
Soweto Half Day Tour
Roller Derby has taken South
Africa by storm with dozens
of teams in across the country. Get a chance to see what
the sport of Roller Derby is all
about this weekend.
28 Nov
@ 5pm
R60
Portuguese Hall. 4 Eastwood
Road, Turffontein, Johannesburg.
(Tel) 011-434-4769
Relax and enjoy the day outdoors with a classic braai and
live entertainment.
28 Nov @ 12pm
R60
Leadrest Pub and Grill. Plot
22, off R23 Heidelberg Road.
(Tel) 079-387-5968
Take a tour in Soweto, one of
the towns that played an important role in the development of democracy in South
Africa. Visit the street where 2
Nobel Peace Prize winners
used to live.
26 Nov – 31 Dec @8am
R375 – R805
Soweto. Arranged pick up is
part of every tour. (Tel) 079907-8901
Sky Dining
Its not every day you get a
chance to eat breakfast while
you sit 50 meters above
ground. The suspended 22
seater table offers an extraordinary experience.
28 Nov – 13 Dec @ 9am &
10:15am
R330
The Fairway Hotel and Golf
Resort. Off Setperk Road,
Randburg. (Tel) 011-4788000
The Red Door Experience
You`ll be pampered from
head to toe, from individual
skincare and makeup consultations to makeup workshops
led by Elizabeth Arden`s Celebrity Makeup Artists Gina
Myers and Lucoh Mhlongo.
28 - 29 Nov @ 10am
South Africa’s most stylish A-Listers
dressed in their finest for the blue
carpet at the South African Style
Awards 2015. The ultra-glamorous
event was held at Hyde Park Corner
and the Southern Sun Hyde Park Hotel on Sunday, November 22. Guests
flowed from the main entrance and
blue carpet by Grey Goose, over to
the downstairs foyer with the Christmas Tree, upstairs for the formalities
on stage, and then over to the hotel’s magnificent pool deck for the
celebration party with flowing champagne by GM & Ahrens.
This year’s SA Style Awards celebrated nearly two decades of the
annual event and honoured South
Africa’s top style icons in a variety
of categories, including Most Stylish
Media Presenter, Most Stylish Couple
and the Style Icon Award. The SA
Style Awards was founded by Zebra
Square Managing Director Jill Grogor, and is well-established as one of
the biggest celebrity social events of
the year.
The 20 style icons who won in the
past and were celebrated again on
stage include singer Lindiwe Suttle,
businessman Mandla Sibeko, restaurant entrepreneur Maira Koutsouda-
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kis, musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka,
TV presenter Ursula Chikane, model
Lee-Ann Liebenberg, designer Gert
Johan Coetzee, Vuzu presenter Lalla Hirayama, Olympic swimmer Ryk
Neethling, and Top Billing presenter
Bonang Matheba.
Other personalities in attendance included Maps Maponyane,
LeAnne Dlamini, Mampho Brescia,
Nicole Bailey, Peta Eggierth-Symes,
Savita Mbuli, Basetsana Kumalo,
Roxy Burger, Amanda Du-Pont, Johanna Mukoki, Cara Frew, Nomzamo
Mbatha, ChianoSky, Vicky Crease,
Jay Anstey, and Jonathan BoyntonLee.
Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Peta
Eggierth-Symes,
Basetsana
Kumalo & Jen Su
Art
R250
Sandton Mall. Sandton Drive,
Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-2176000
Art
Joburg Fringe
Carol Brown will curate an exhibition showcasing artists
from KAZN. These artists are
at the top of their fields, selling
works to international collectors mainly, but are not known
around the country yet.
Until 30 Nov @ 9am
Free
Arts on Main. 264 Fox Street,
City and Urban. (Tel) 083245-1040
Bronze, Steel and Stone
An exhibition featuring works
from local sculptors in medi-
Art
ums such as Stone, Steel and
Bronze.
Until 31 Dec @ 9am
Free
Everard Read. 6 Jellicoe Avenue, Johannesburg. (Tel)
011-788-4805
David Goldblatt: The Pursuit of
Values
In this retrospective exhibition, curator Neil Dundas has
taken the opportunity “to examine how Goldblatt’s life’s
work has explored and expressed the values of South
Africa and its peoples”. Until 5 Dec @ 8am (Mon –
Fri)
Free
Standard Bank Art Gallery.
Cnr Simmonds and Frederick
Street, Johannesburg. (Tel)
011-631-4467
Royal Doulton Exhibition
Roodepoort Museum will
showcase its collection of
Lambeth Stoneware, Slaters
Patentware and various figurines and characters produced by the Royal Doulton
Company. (Museum open by
appointment only)
27 Nov – 31 Mar @ 10am
R20
Roodepoort Museum. Civic
Centre, Christiaan De Wet
Road Roodepoort. (Tel) 011761-0226
Bianca Brand
This is a solo exhibition from
Bianca titled ‘Strange Creatures’. The works exhibit figures and alien style landscapes.
Until 5 Dec @ 8pm
Free
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Crystal Castles and Flux Pavilion
for SoundsWild festival
S
LIRA promises ‘Evolution’ with
Big Top Arena concerts
“I have a great sense of purpose for
the work that I do and I can’t wait to
share it with everyone”. These are the
words of globally recognised South
African songstress LIRA ahead of her
‘Evolution’ concert, taking place at
Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on Friday and Saturday, November 27 and
28.
LIRA, who’s career spans 12 years,
includes four studio albums, three
Live DVD’s, a biography, and numerous international tours and events,
has solidified her place in the South
African music industry and has gone
on to establish her brand internationally.
Asked what her fans can expect
from her, LIRA says concert goers at-
Art
Priest Espressobar. 142 Jan
Smuts Avenue, Rosebank.
(Tel) 021-201-4777
Salon Hanging
David Krut Projects Workshop will be hosting a temporary exhibition of work that
was created on the presses at
the workshop. These include
pieces produced by local and
international artists.
Until 19 Dec @ 9am
Free
David Krut Projects. 264 Fox
Street, City and Suburban,
Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-3341209
Markets
Bryanston Organic & Natural
Market
A well established market in
Bryanston with a variety of
food, organic produce, natural
fibres and unique art. They
will also be open on June 16th
for Youth Day!
26 & 28 Nov @ 9am-3pm
Culross Road, off Main Road,
Bryanston, (Tel) 011-7063671
Riversands Farm Village Market
An expansive rustic village
with market stalls, natural
childrens play area, Tree Tops
Adventures in the forest with
a zip line as well as craft beer
pub with live music.
29 Nov @ 9am -3pm
Riversands Farm, Fourways.
(Tel) 082-448-5535 or 082927-9675
Wendywood Food Market
This is a market that has great
ambience with various foods
to taste and enjoy. The market
also has a kids play are to
tending ‘Evolution’ will be treated
to all the classics they enjoy singing along to as well as an exclusive
showcase of songs from her much
anticipated fifth studio album, due
for simultaneous release in South
Africa, the US and Europe in early
2016. “Performing in the East Rand
is performing at home for me, and
this time I am bringing something
special for the family,” the singer
adds
* Doors open at 6.30pm, with the
concert scheduled to start at 7.30pm.
Tickets priced between R150 and
R350 can be booked at Computicket.
For more information, visit www.
misslira.com.
Markets
keep the little ones entertained.
28 Nov @ 9:30am
Free
Wendywood Shopping Centre. 1 Daphny Street, Wendywood. (Tel) 074-898-8277
Neighbourgoods Market
Enjoy fine quality foods from
cheese Gourmet, Petit Cochon, Fine and Raw Chocolate and Buffalo Ridge Mozzarella to name a few.
28 Nov
@ 9am - 3pm
73 Juta Street, Cnr De Beer
and Juta Street, Braamfontein. (Tel) 011-403-0413
Rosebank Sunday Market
Rosebanks own Rooftop flea
market with over 400 stalls.
Expect to find African Arts and
Crafts, International Foods,
clothing and collectables.
29 Nov @ 9am
Free
The Mall of Rosebank. 20
Baker Street, Upper level,
Mall of Rosebank, Rosebank.
(Tel) 082-465-5458
The Shed on Route 59
Here you can enjoy Gourmet
food and take a stroll in the
craft market. Kiddies play
area and Artisan Brewery.
28 Nov @ 9am-3pm
The Shed on Route 59, 109
Malcolm Road, Randvaal,
Daleside. (Tel) 081-011-9456
Sunshine Saturday Christmas
Market
Support Kitty and Puppy Haven while doing a bit of Christmas shopping or tasting some
of the delicious snacks from
one of the stands. Some of
the items you will finds in-
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oundsWild will return for its
annual festival on Friday, November 27, and will feature
international headliners Crystal Castles and Flux Pavilion.
The second annual SoundsWild
festival will go electronic with a wild
night of intoxicating visuals, DJs
and live electronic artists at Carfax
in Newtown.
“After much thought and planning we are confident that we have
created a concept that so many music fans are hungry for in South Africa. We feel often events only cater
to one type of electronic music fan,
with SoundsWild we aim to bring
something for everyone with a diverse range of electronic music on
offer,” says Darren Bullock, SoundsWild Festival Programmer.
“We are super excited to be hosting Crystal Castles and Flux Pavilion
for SoundsWild and we hope to see
you all there for a night of great
vibes and more importantly bass,”
adds Bullock.
Effortlessly fusing low-res electronic noise and pop hooks, Crystal
Castles began as producer/multiinstrumentalist Ethan Kath’s solo
project in late 2003. Crystal Castles
Markets
clude Bags, Jewellery, Clothing and Household items.
28 Nov @ 10am
R30
Bellavista School. 37 Wingfield Avenue, Birdhaven, Illovo, Johannesburg. (Tel) 011788-5454
Whole Food Market
An intimate food market focused on delivering quality
seasonal local grown food.
29 Nov @ 9am - 2pm
Blubird Shopping Centre, Cnr
Athol-Oaklands Road & Fort
Street. (Tel) 083-311-4768
Jozi Real Food Market
Support local business in the
city while enjoying delicious
artisan baked goods.
29 Nov @ 10am
Free
Northcliff Country Club. 1 Fir
Drive, Northcliff, Randburg.
(Tel) 011-678-3224
Market on Main
Browse through food and design stalls that promote inner
city living. A great way to
spend a Sunday with friends
and family.
29 Nov @ 10am
264 Fox Street, Newtown, Johannesburg. (Tel) 082-8681335
Panorama Flea Market
With more than 400 stalls and
live entertainment, there is
something for everyone to enjoy. Expect Food, clothing,
jewellery and a ‘Mechanical
Bull’
29 Nov @ 9am-4pm
R2.00
Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton.
(Tel) 011-682-2222
Markets
The Melville Farmers Market
It’s a smaller market but has
big offerings which include
Venison, Fruit, Free Range
Chicken and Coffee.
28 Nov @ 9am
Free
Melville Farmers Market. Cnr
7th Avenue and 9th Street,
Melville. (Tel) 011-005-4405
MUSIC
Rocco de Villiers – All About
Piano
ALL ABOUT THE PIANO
pays tribute to the most popular instrument of all – the piano. A celebration of the most
beautiful melodies.
Until 29 Nov @ 8:15pm (WedFri), 5:15pm & 8:15pm (Sat),
3:15pm & 6:15pm (Sun)
R130 – R165
Montecasino Theatre and
Studio. Cnr Witkoppen and
William Nicol Drive, Fourways. (Tel) 011-511-1988
Lira: Evolution
Lira has been in the music industry for just over 12 years
now and has developed a
global career. This not-to-bemissed concert will showcase
her performance but also
what’s to come from her.
27 – 28 Nov @ 7:30pm
R105 – R595
Carnival City. Cnr of Elsburg
and Century Road, Brakpan.
(Tel) 011-898-7000
Engelbert Humperdinck
With over 150 million records
sold, he has released countless hit songs including
‘Quando Quando’, ‘Please
release me’ and more. A must
see for any fan, only 2 nights.
27 Nov @ 8pm
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Crystal Castles
returned in 2010 with another selftitled album and toured all the big
festivals, playing at Leeds, Glastonbury and Big Day Out to name a
few. The band’s third album ‘III’
featured the singles ‘Plague’, ‘Wrath
of God’ and ‘Sad Eyes’, all of which
were instant hits. The group’s fourth
album will follow in 2016 and include new singles ‘Frail’ and ‘Deicide’ (both Hype Machine number
1’s and the most successful songs
online in the band’s 10 year career
MUSIC
R500 – R850
Teatro at Montecasino. 1
Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-5107000
A Christmas Concert
Gauteng Opera will present
on concert and will once
again bring the Christmas
spirit to Gauteng audiences.
The concert will highlight the
beautiful solo voices of
Gauteng Opera.
27 Nov @ 8pm
R100 – R150
Linder Auditorium. 27 St Andrews Road, Parktown. (Tel)
011-717-3223
Finntroll
Withdoctor Production presents another great band to
help build the local metal music scene at The Iron Tusk.
28 Nov @ 7:10pm / R350
Iron Tusk. 39 Gwi Gwi Mrwebi
Street, Newtown. (Tel) 083594-2794
Sonu Nigam
Acclaimed Bollywood star
Sonu Nigam will be at Sun
City for one night only this
weekend. The show features
Nigam performing some of his
best songs.
28 Nov @ 8pm
R250 – R3000
Sun City, Superbowl. Sun City
Resort, off the R556, North
West Province. (Tel) 014-5571000
Good Kush Maad Party
‘GKMP’ as it is better known
is an event that aims to bring
youth and the music industry
together. It is also a platform
for upcoming DJ’s and performers to showcase their tal-
to date), as well as featuring the
bands new vocalist Edith.
Flux Pavilion had made a name
for himself with plenty of club hits,
remixes, and DJ gigs, but 2010’s ‘I
Can’t Stop’ took his career to another level.
Two ‘fans’ Flux met on a tour of
America asked to sample the cut for
their upcoming hip-hop album, and
a year later ‘I Can’t Stop’ became
the basis of ‘Who Gon Stop Me’ on
Jay-Z and Kanye West’s collaborative effort, ‘Watch the Throne’. Flux
Pavilion’s hit track ‘Bass Cannon’
arrived that same year. The artist
has worked on a diverse selection
of original tracks and collaborations
with the likes of Childish Gambino,
Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki and Turin
Brakes, plus remixing for the likes
of Skrillex, Jamiroquai, MIA and DJ
Fresh.
Joining the international headliners will be the likes of PHFAT and
Niskerone.
* Tickets are on sale at soundswild.
nutickets.co.za.
Visit soundswild.co.za for more information.
No under 18’s.
MUSIC
ent.
28 Nov @ 2pm
R150 – R300
Molois Mansion. 1305 Red
Pear Street, Protea Glen,
Soweto. (Tel) 0861-915-8000
Rock Royalty
The show is a great tribute to
the rock and roll legends including Michael Jackson, David Bowie and Rihanna. Get
ready to be entertained by the
10 piece cast offering audiences a high energy performance that’s not to be
missed.
Until 10 Jan @ 8pm
R100 – R180
Barnyard Theatre, Emperors
Palace. 64 Jones Road,
Kempton Park. (Tel) 011-8236933
50 Carat Gold
Music that has defined music
history is the theme of the
show, showcasing 50 of the
greatest songs of all time.
Until 31 Dec @ 8pm
R95 – R180
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta.
Shop L205, Cresta Shopping
centre, Off Judges Avenue,
Randburg. (Tel) 011-4785300
The Real Unplugged Sessions:
Just Jinjer
One of South Africa’s most
loved bands will be performing at Melrose Arch this weekend. Get to listen to their music in an intimate setting in a
real unplugged session.
29 Nov @ 7pm
R200
The Venue, Melrose Arch. 17
High Street, Melrose Arch,
Johannesburg. (Tel) 011-2144300
MUSIC
The Blue Notes Tribute Orkestra
The Blue Notes were a South
African jazz sextet that established themselves on the European jazz circuit, where
they continued to play and
record through the 1970s. 28 Nov @ 8:30pm
R150
The Orbit Jazz Club. 81 de
Korte Street, Johannesburg.
(Tel) 011-339-6645
Lunch Hour Classical Concerts
Don’t forget to book your seat
for the weekly Classical music
concert at Theatre on The
Square.
27 Nov @ 1pm
R40
Theatre on the Square. Nelson Mandela Square, Cnr Rivonia and West Street, Sandton. (Tel) 011-883-8606
Locnville
Catch the dyanamic duo performing in Boksburg this
weekend.
27 Nov @ 7:30pm
R80 – R170
Presleys, Boksburg. Cnr of
Gibb Road and North Road,
Boksburg. (Tel) 011-826-1988
Platinum Jukebox
Platinum Jukebox is a journey
of music, song and dance
starting with the gramophone
in the 1920s and ending with
the iPod in the 21st Century.
High energy and non stop action, this is a great night out
for the entire family or a group
of friends.
Until 30 Dec @ 8pm (Tue-Fri),
1pm (Fri), 1:30pm (Sun)
R95 – R180
Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia.
Sunninghill.
(Tel) 087-236-3088
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The Next 48hOURS • Movies
Still showing:
‘The Hunger
Games’
New amped up ‘Bond’ borrows from the past and
lays groundwork for the future
FILM: SPECTRE
CAST: DANIEL CRAIG, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, LEA
SEYDOUX, RALPH FIENNES, MONICA BELLUCCI, BEN WHISHAW, NAOMI HARRIS, DAVE
BAUTISTA, ANDREW SCOTT
DIRECTOR: SAM MENDES
CLASSIFICATION: 13V
REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN
I
t’s been almost 10 years since Daniel Craig took over the James Bond
mantle and in four outings he has
grown handsomely into a role vacated by five previous actors. He displays the
character’s no-nonsense masculinity in a
franchise that’s often been referred to as
a cartoon-type spectacle.
‘Spectre’ is the 24th Bond escapade
and though over-plotted and at least 20
minutes too long, it will satisfy James
Bond fans who were disappointed with
his last outing, ‘Skyfall’, in which the unfortunate M (Judi Dench) died.
There are references to Dench (in a tiny
cameo) as Sam Mendes’ production opens
in typical Bond fashion with a spectacular
show of strength at a Day of the Dead
Carnival in Mexico City, where 007 is
hunting M’s murderer.
Bond has gone rogue and has not
been sanctioned by MI6 to undertake this
mission of revenge. While engaged in this
dangerous pursuit, which also involves
some aerial acrobats in a helicopter, he
learns about that nefarious shadow organisation called Spectre - and so triggers
another boisterous adventure.
We witness for the first time the producers’ masterplan, which is not only to
strip down and resurrect the Bond persona for a new era, but to meticulously reintroduce all the elements of his universe.
Before re-emerging here, Spectre (an
Daniel Craig in ‘Spectre’
acronym for “Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and
Extortion”), which plagued Sean Connery’s Bond, had been absent for more
than 40 years, due to copyright issues.
It now re-surfaces in all its glory to test
Bond’s every fibre and the true face of
Spectre’s head, Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz), is revealed, complete with his
fluffy white feline companion.
Although a trifle light in the gadgets
department, this production manages to
return to the traditional Bond complete
with exotic locations, beautiful girls, fast
cars, chases and a classic confrontation
on a train reminiscent of ‘From Russia
With Love’, which pitted Sean Connery
against a blond Robert Shaw.
Another bold move is to transform
Bond from a serial womaniser into more
of a romantic hero and his relationship with Madeleine (Léa Seydoux) has
a depth which has only been seen twice
in the franchise history, and that was ‘On
Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ and ‘Casino
Royale’. It perhaps illustrates that the producers are cognizant of the fact that the
concept of a “love interest” has to evolve.
When the film opens M (Ralph Fiennes) and Moneypenny (Naomi Harris)
are in the office and Q (Ben Whishaw) is
in his lab. A new British intelligence official, C (Andrew Scott, Sherlock’s Moriarty), has deemed M’s group obsolete and
there are plans to merge it.
With this hanging over Bond’s head,
the agent, nevertheless, woos a couple of
women (Monica Bellucci and Seydoux),
‘Maggie’
FILM: RETURN TO SENDER
CAST: Rosamund Pike, Shiloh Fernandez, Camryn Manheim, Illeana
Douglas, Nick Nolte
DIRECTOR: Fouad Mikati
Rosamund Pike in ‘Return To Sender’
In this intense thriller, Rosamund
Pike stars as a small town nurse
who gets attacked during a home
invasion by a mysterious criminal (Shiloh Fernandez). Following
his arrest, she starts to regularly
visit him in jail and befriends him,
against her father’s (Nick Nolte)
advice.
“The idea of the script came
from Patricia Beauchamp and Joe
Gossett,” says director Fouad Mikati, “they were wondering what
FILM: TESTAMENT OF YOUTH
CAST: Alicia Vikander, Colin Morgan, Dominic West, Emily Watson,
Hayley Atwell, Kit Harington, Miranda Richardson
DIRECTOR: James Kent
Alicia Vikander in ‘Testament of Youth’
‘Testament of Youth’ is a story of
love, war and remembrance, based
on the First World War memoir by
‘Vera Brittain’, which has become
the classic testimony of that war
from a woman’s point of view.
A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge
of despair and back again, it’s a
film about young love, the futility
of war and how to make sense of
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confronts Oberhauser’s monstrous henchman, Hinx (Dave Bautista), and uncovers
the truth about Oberhauser, a revelation
that won’t surprise long-time Bond fans.
Bautista, of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ fame, is another addition to the 007
Rogues Gallery of Henchmen. Although
he’s not as memorable as Oddjob or Jaws,
he cuts his own figure and is a menacing
entity, nevertheless.
The supporting cast, Fiennes, Harris,
Whishaw and Scott, do well in smallish roles, while the striking Bellucci has
impact in her tiny cameo. However it is
Seydoux, who gets intimate with Bond,
who has the lion’s share in the love department.
In terms of its pyrotechnics, fight
scenes, and stunts, ‘Spectre’ is superior to
‘Skyfall’ and fulfils director Sam Mendes
need to provide a more stunning followup. Bond is back – with a bang in what
is, perhaps, the most graphically violent
entry into the series
New Bond girl Léa Seydoux
would happen if someone did an
awful crime on the wrong person,
on a person that isn’t who they
appear to be”. The originality of
the story is what attracted Mikati
to the script. “I wanted to explore
and create a world where on the
surface everything looks normal,
but if you look closely everybody
has its flaws,” says the filmmaker.
Fouad wanted to keep it “real
and grounded and the characters
had to feel familiar - the girl next
door, the caring dad and the annoying colleagues. I decided that
since Miranda is the main character and is in 95% of the film, I
needed it to keep a distance with
her. She appears to be someone
who is nice, but you are always
somewhat unsure about her, so
when she finally reveals who she
is and what she is capable of, you
learn to accept it.”
When Rosamund Pike first read
the script, she was initially apprehensive about the tone of the
movie.
However, this is what ultimately
attracted the actress to the story
as it allowed her to explore a sensitive and terrible topic from a
unique perspective. “I really enjoyed playing Miranda as her true
self is hidden throughout the majority of the film underneath her
obsessive-compulsive behaviour,”
says the star.
the darkest times. The story begins
in the Edwardian spring of 1914,
with Vera Brittain (Alicia Vikander)
- a youthful feminist, free-minded
and irrepressible - determined to
sit exams for Oxford, against her
conservative parents’ wishes. She
is encouraged and inspired by her
brother and his friends, particularly
the brilliant Roland Leighton (Kit
Harington), who shares her dream
of being a writer.
But her hopes for Oxford with
Roland turn to dust as war is declared, and all the young men enlist; she herself gives up her dream
of writing, and becomes a nurse.
What follows is a story of height-
ened, urgent love between Vera
and Roland - interrupted by the
war, as Vera moves closer and closer to the front, eventually nursing
Germans soldiers, who help her to
recognize the futility of war.
Through Vera the audience sees
youthful love buffeted by fatal
losses and the overpowering tide
of history, as one by one those
closest to her are lost to the war.
Yet Vera’s story is also one of
survival, as she returns from the
war determined to find a new purpose, and to keep faith with those
she has lost, spurring her towards a
powerful act of remembrance.
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Everything is coming up Rosé
E
Rosé’s prestige is on the rise again
verything’s coming up Rosé
this summer with the Cape’s
premium Rosé producers
getting together at Rickety Bridge Estate in Franschhoek to
showcase the diversity and versatility
of the wine expression at the Revving
Up Rosé Festival in February 2016.
Few things say summer and romance like a glass of chilled Rosé so
plan now to join the Rosé Renaissance
and head out to Franschhoek on Valentine’s weekend to stop and smell,
and taste, the Rosés, Brosés (Rosés for
the “bros”) Cocktails and Bubblies.
With a recent surge in popularity
around the globe, Rosé is definitely
à la mode. Believed to be the oldest style of wine in the world, rosé
is traditionally dry and crisp, hailing
originally from the Provence region of
France, the mecca of Rosé. However a
profusion of sweeter, less-sophisticated examples around the globe earned
Rosé a less than stellar reputation.
Often referred to as a pink drink
for girls only, Rosé has recently taken
the world by storm and become one
of the fastest growing wine styles on
the market, steered by an increase in
quality, complexity and diversity, and
its unmatched versatility at the table.
What’s not to love about Rosé? Enchanting sippers with its gorgeous
pale pink colour, Rosé inspires laidback happy summer vibes and combines the light, crisp, refreshing nature
of white wine with some of the com-
Fooding around with
Jenny Morris
plex berry flavours and textures of red
wine. To offer even more incentive to
“drink pink” the vast majority of rosé
wines offer good value for the money.
Rosé is also becoming increasingly
popular with men, the Rosé bros,
earning it the Brosé nickname.
So join the Rosé Renaissance and
make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to “Rev up with Rosé” at Rickety Bridge Estate in 2016.
The day will start at 8.30am with
The Rosé Run (5km, 10km or 20km)
and The Rosé MTB Ride (20km, 40km
or 60km). Entry to these events will
include a Festival ticket. Showers will
be provided as well as a Rosé Breakfast of Salmon and Egg Bagels.
(To enter, visit www.webtickets.
co.za, or get your tickets upon arrival.)
Then from 10am until 4pm, there
will be wine tastings, Rosé-friendly
food stalls, pre-booked picnics, and
Paulina’s Restaurant will also be open.
And from 4pm until 6pm: Wine
tasting closes, wine sales continue,
cocktail bar and Paulina’s Restaurant
stay open. Guests will be able to enjoy tapas and live music, going on
throughout the day, and then watch
the sunset with a glass of something
chilled in your hand.
Rosé wine is wonderful to cook with
and makes a delicious summer punch
when mixed with other ingredients.
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Pink Lemonade with a kick
Ingredients:
• 250g strawberries
• 1 tbls caster sugar
• Lots of crushed ice
• 500ml lemonade
• 1 bottle well chilled rose
Method:
Slice the strawberries and sprinkle
with caster sugar. Let them rest for
30 minutes in the fridge before using them.
When you are ready to serve, spoon
some strawberries into a tall glass, top
with crushed ice, add a splash of lemonade and top up with chilled rose.
Sit back, sip and enjoy.
Let’s stir it up!
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arms, legs and face. If you are in a
hurry or have a last-minute occasion to attend, then the instant tan
is the better way to go, as it really is
a quick-fix and fast-drying.
Another one of my favourites is
the Gradual Bronzing Mousse, which
is a lightweight, easy to apply clear
mousse that delivers an even, all over
tan. It gives the body an instant lift
by hiding certain flaws like marks or
uneven complexion. This product really gets a “thumbs up” as it dries in
just three minutes.
If you have the time and if you
are a more “professional” tanner,
then the Tanning Spritzer is the
way to go, as this is a salon-inspired
formula created to give you a rich,
deep, instant tan. It leaves the skin
immediately bronzed, while developing a long lasting tan over eight
hours. Remember that preparation is
the key to get an even colour, so an
all over body exfoliation is a must,
which will get rid of any oil buildup from lotions and creams. This will
ensure that you get a streak-free finish. Always use a tanning mitt when
applying and sweep onto the body in
order to get an even distribution of
the product. If you want to prolong
your tan, the easy-to-travel, wrapped
tanning wipes are ideal for instant
touch-ups, while the milk and honey
body butter is specially formulated to
keep your skin nourished and moisturized.
So, the perfect body accessory this
summer is definitely the tan in a can
range by Caribbean tan which guarantees to give you a healthy, fresh
and glowing body.
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Summer is here and it is time to indulge in a few luxuries. To really get
those chic accessories and the 70s
style block heels to look elegant and
sporty, a great beach bronzed body
look is the way to start. I took a look
at the professional self tan products
by Caribbean Tan, which by the way
is the easiest, fastest and safest way
to get an all-round beautiful glow in
preparation for summer.
There are four different selftan application methods and three
shades to choose from, so matching
your skin to the correct product ensures that the tan gives you an even
colour, does not look streaky or patch
and gives you an even coverage.
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The first step is ensuring that the
entire body is clean and smooth and
that means starting with the Cinnamon & Coconut Skin Smoothing
Exfoliator, which removes dead skin
cells to create the perfect canvas for
your tan.
Remember to also exfoliate the elbows, knees and feet in order to get
full coverage and an even skin tone
on the whole body and prevent unwanted build-up of the colour. Once
you have chosen the correct colour,
you have to decide whether you want
a gradual tan or an instant tan. If
you are unsure about which colour
to use or if you are trying this for
the first time, I would suggest using
the gradual tan, which will give you a
hint of colour and just enough glow.
The clear gradual tan spray develops
over eight hours into a deep, even
tan and takes about eight minutes
to dry.
This is ideal for beginners, as you
can always top up your tan each day
to give you an added glow and moisture onto the skin. It is also easy to
use and can be applied daily, after
a shower, by simply applying in a
constant sweeping motion over the
body. The colour gradually builds up
into a golden hue to create a rich,
even glow on the skin.
The Tan In A Can Instant is slightly deeper and gives an immediate
bronze, which develops over eight
hours. This is definitely the perfect
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Lifestyle
Mzansi Pride to take over
Jozi this weekend
After the success of the 2014 event,
over 4000 people are expected to
descend upon the city of Johannesburg on Saturday, November 28, to
embrace their inner pride and participate in a colourful political and commercial celebration of a unique and
diverse community of people that are
pioneering in every sphere of society
and have gained in reshaping public
perception.
Africa will gather at its economic
hub for the inaugural Mzansi Pride,
to also celebrate life in unity and
challenge the world as we have come
to know it and curb negative perceptions about LGBTI communities in
Africa.
“The momentum towards equality is exciting. And not just for the
LGBTI community – for everyone.
People who come to these festivals
find a huge celebration of happiness
that’s about including everyone, and
about love, something all humans
share. We’re all part of the rainbow,”
says Yaya Mavundla, Event Organiser/Founder of Mzansi Pride.
Mzansi Pride aims to curb Xenophobia, discrimination, elimination
of class, shed more light on stereotyping and celebrating uniqueness.
Artists billed for the festival include Bujy Bikwa, who will be the
MC and sharing the stage with the
popular DJ Puggy, Glodine Maka-
Festive fun awaits at MamaMagic,
The Baby Expo
C
Bujy Bikwa will MC the event
pela, Raymond and Owen.
On Friday, November 27, Mzansi
Pride will host the much anticipated
Miss Mzansi Pride 2015 which will
consist of 12 transwomen and drag
queens who will be running for the
title to become the new Miss Mzansi
Pride.
The Mzansi Pride 2015 march and
festival will take part at Constitution
Hill, The Square from 10am until late
on Saturday, and the after party from
7pm until 5am the next morning at
Women’s Goal Court Yard.
Mzansi Pride will also host netball
teams from different townships to
challenge each other.
* Visit www.facebook.com/mzansipride for more information.
alling all moms and dads join MamaMagic, The Baby
Expo, at the Ticketpro Dome
from Thursday to Sunday,
November 26 to 29, and close the
year off with shopping deals, festive
fun, competitions and a whole lot
more. MamaMagic Joburg Summer
will help you save a penny or two
with show specials from hundreds of
brands. If you’re feeling up to a bit
of North Pole fun, bring your whole
family along to take pictures with
Santa just in time for Christmas.
The Milestones Expert Lounge
will lessen your stress and anxiety
with topics for everything from
pregnancy, new-born; baby and beyond. Stop by and ask your questions for free. The experts will be
on hand for the whole weekend to
help you brush up on your parenting knowledge.
There’ll be great prizes to not
miss out on, including a R170000
pregnancy starter pack with the
Pampers Premium Care Baby on
Board Competition for all our parents-to-be, so why not test to see
if lady luck will be on your side this
summer? The popular car safety
centre presented by BeSafe is back.
Experts from MasterDrive will be on
hand to provide talks on the new
safety legislature, hijacking tips and
Everyone’s favourite purple dinosaur will be on hand to entertain the little ones
how you can keep safe while driving
with your family this festive season.
And last but certainly not least, everyone’s favourite purple dinosaur
Barney will be sharing all his favourite songs. So practice your dance
moves and warm up your voice,
and join Barney as he makes this a
heartfelt performance to remember.
* Opening Times: 9am to 6pm daily
Entrance Fee: R80 per adult, children under 10 enter free (max of
2 children under 10 years free per
adult)
Tickets are available at Computicket.
For more information, visit www.
mamamagic.co.za.
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National Call Centre: 0861 85 85 85
or order online at www.mrd.com
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