A Beautiful Noise at Rockwood Theater

The newly renovated Rockwood Theater is rocking out with new sounds, a new look and a new vibe. The latest showcase, A Beautiful Noise is a show not to be missed. bringing you the sounds of Country-Rock, by performers such as  Vernon Barnard, Kieran Rennie, Nadine Sisam, Stephan Nel and Candice Kennedy. 

The show was just an absolute blast, I couldn't sit still the entire time, I loved all the music, the instrumentals were AMAZING, my favorite being the the sounds of the violin, and the way the cast were so kind helping Vernon on and off stage was heartwarming. There a very few times I feel that i can walk out of a show and want to see it again and feel inspired by it, and this show did that for me. What i really enjoyed, was that I felt like I was seeing an international type concert, which was amazing, because at times you leave a show wondering if that was international stage worthy, his show I didn't wonder that. I was transformed into a world of childhood memories, a decade blast from the past and a whirlwind music from now. 

5/5 BluBirds for this production 

For more info on the show please see below

"Tom and Ann Muller, owners of the Pretoria Barnyard for the past 15 years, are excited to announce that the venue will be changing its name to the Rockwood Theatre as of the 1^st June and they will, in future be staging their own productions, the first being A Beautiful Noise which will be on stage from 1^st June until 30^th July.

Rockwood Theatre’s shows as from June 2017 will be produced and directed by the seasoned performer Andrew Webster. Andrew brings a wealth of experience spanning a reputable career thus far of 25 years; from musical theatre to TV to film. He has also been part of a number of Barnyard Theatre productions over the past 15 years.

Says Tom Muller, owner of Rockwood Theatre; “Ann and I are extremely excited about Andrew joining our team and are convinced that with the Rockwood Theatre’s independence, new focus, show schedule, the new look and feel (even a VIP section!), we can offer our loyal patrons the shows and service we know they will enjoy.”

The first show staged by this dynamic team is A Beautiful Noise - a long awaited tribute to country, folk and acoustic rock singers who have been making waves and influencing the music industry over many decades."

For nearly a century, this genre of music has been topping charts not only in America, but globally making artists such as John Denver, Neil Diamond, The Eagles, Crosby Stills Nash, Cat Stevens, Rodriguez, Dolly Parton, CCR, Lumineers, Fleetwood Mac, Simon and Garfunkel, Mumford & Sons and Shania Twain household names. This brand new show is also proud to recognise the part country has played in influencing many Afrikaans artists like Juanita du Plessis and Die Champbells.

The cast includes the ideal talents of vocalists like the ever popular Vernon Barnard of The Voice SA fame alongside Kieran Renny, Nadine Sisam, Stephan Nel and Candice Kennedy.

They will get the audience singing and clapping along to all their favourites such as Man, I Feel like a Woman; You’re Still The One; I Will Always Love You; I Wonder; Have you Ever Seen The Rain, The Sounds of Silence, I Will Wait For You; Hallelujah; Islands in the Stream; Country Roads and even Rooi Rok Bokkie and many other  chart-topping hits. 

Also stringly featured will be the instantly recognisable Neil Diamond’s Beautiful Noise and Sweet Caroline as well as Kid Rock’s All Summer Long and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama.

The show is all about the music, so with the vibrant 6-piece live band featuring guitars, banjo, pedal steel guitar, violin, keyboard, bass, drums adding their own flair along with the five powerful vocalists; A BeautifulNoise will take you on a journey of nearly 10 decades of pure joy, excitement and nostalgia and ideal for all ages; old and young; there will be something for everyone to bop along to!

Rockwood Theatre still has it delicious pizzas, platters and light meals available for purchase for patrons to enjoy while the performance is on, otherwise patrons can bring their own picnic baskets. The venue encourages patrons to pre-order meals when making their bookings – platters need to be ordered at least 48 hours in advance.

ALL Drinks need to be purchased at the venue.

With the recent refubishment, Rockwood Theatre now has an exciting VIP area where groups can book the area for their heightened show enjoyment. The area is raised, separate and private from other patrons, with the seating being comfortable couches, chairs and cushions and includes private waiter service. The couched area is for groups of 6 as well as single row seating with a counter.

Another exciting addition at Rockwood Theatre is that on Friday and Saturday evenings, the foyer area will transform into a dance area with couches and cocktail tables to sit at. A DJ will commence straight after the show until late, so there’s no need to rush off – make an evening of it!

SHOW INFORMATION:

A Beautiful Noise runs at Rockwood Theatre in Pretoria (situated in Parkview Shopping Centre – previously Pretoria Barnyard) from 1^st June until 30^th July, 

(Previews from 1 – 10 June with the official opening being on 11 June and thereafter running until 30 July

A Beautiful Noise is produced by Rockwood Theatre; Associate Producer/Director is Andrew Webster.

Performances:

Thursdays to Saturdays at 20h00 and Sundays at 14h00

Doors open 90 minutes prior to show time. (Wed – Sat at 18h30 and Sundays at 12h30)

Ticket prices for June:

There is an opening month special for the month of JUNE only:

Thursdays buy-1-get-1-free @ R150 ie R75 per person on even numbers

Firdays - Sundays : R120 per person

Sundays : Pensioners get 50% discount and Children under 12 are free.

VIP Area:  R190 

Tickets Prices for July:

Thursdays there’s a buy-1-get-1-free R90 per person on even numbers (Regular Price R180)

Fridays and Saturdays : R180 per person

Sundays : R120 per person. Pensioners get 50% discount and Children under 12 are free.

VIP Area:  R220 per person 

Bookings at www.rockwoodtheatre.co.za or call 012 368 1555

Rockwood Theatre Address:

Parkview Shopping Centre, Corner Garsfontein Road and Netcare Street, Pretoria East

Telephone : 012 368 1555 

A Beautiful Noise is 2 and a half hours in duration which includes a 20 minute interval.

Rockwood Theatre Social Media:

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Rockwoodtheatre/

Twitter : @RockwoodTheatre 

Instagram : rockwood_theatre_2017

Hashtag for A Beautiful Noise : #RTABeautifulNoise

For details of Rockwood Theatre’s exciting 3017 show line-up, visit www.rockwoodtheatre.co.za or contact Donovan at donovan@rockwood.co.za

Watch this promotional video for A Beautiful Noise to give you a taste of what to expect: https://youtu.be/hVLqDplhnO0

For more details about the changeover from Pretoria Barnyard to Rockwood Theatre, watch this video:

https://youtu.be/bJ1Xv0fLKPk

Vocalists : Vernon Barnard, Kieran Rennie, Nadine Sisam, Stephan Nel and Candice Kennedy

Band : Regardt de Bruin (guitar), PW van der Walt  (drums), Siobhan Lloyd-Jones – (Violin), Fresh (Bass), Sez Adamson (Pedal Steel) and Lifa Arosi (Keyboards)

GrandWest confirms legendary Bryan Adams for December 2017

On the back of the announcement that iconic rock band +LIVE+ will perform at the Grand Arena in November 2017, GrandWest has confirmed that another legendary artist, Bryan Adams, will be gracing its stage over the festive season. Adams will rock the Grand Arena on 14 December 2017 as part of his Get Up World Tour.

“We are thrilled to confirm that Adams will be performing at the Grand Arena in December 2017. His show is certain to be one of the highlights of the holiday lineup and we expect tickets to sell out fast,” says Elouise Matthys, the PR and Promotions Manager at GrandWest.

Adams’ fans can brace for a spectacular concert featuring his top hits as well as songs from his thirteenth studio album Get Up! For the new album, he reunited with his original songwriting collaborator, Jim Vallance, who helped co-write many of the most memorable songs of his career. Amongst these were “Cuts Like a Knife”, “Somebody”, “Summer of 69”, “Heaven” and “Run To You”.

Adams has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved number one status in over 40 countries with hits such as "Kids Wanna Rock", "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "Open Road" and "Thought I'd Seen Everything". Adams has received numerous awards during his career including a Grammy Award, 18 Juno Awards and an American Music Award. He has also been nominated for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.

Adams’ outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world's great rock singers, performing over 120 concerts a year. Tickets to the concert at GrandWest cost from R575 to R1020 per person and are available at Computicket and atwww.bigconcerts.co.za.

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Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Review

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood

On the 6th of November, I had the chance to go and see Janice Honeyman's Robin Hood Panto. Here are my thoughts on it...

I have seen every Panto for the last three years, and previously through school. I love seeing them every year. This year was different. It was by far my favourite. The humour was top notch amidst the political turmoil that is surrounding the world right now. I haven’t laughed so much in a long time. What I really loved, was that normally the Panto brings in a major technical aspect, like a helicopter, or a giant spider, and this year there were the normal cars being involved, but the cast and the story line made the show so great. Don’t get me wrong, I love the technical aspects that are always showcased during the show, but it shows that sometimes you can go back to basics and make an impression. Now let’s go back before I really put two feet in it. The stage, lighting and props were amazing...as always. My point is, that even if there were no amazing backdrops and the cast were wearing paper bags, the show would be amazing because of the content presented.

I would honestly recommend taking your kids, but not only kids would enjoy this, this show is amazing for all ages and is guaranteed to make you laugh and think about political issues in a different light. All ages, races, religions will enjoy this show.

Over 30,000 tickets had already been sold before the opening of  this year’s panto, so best to hurry and get yours now for South Africa’s most popular family entertainment tradition.  Tickets are available by visiting www.joburgtheatre.com or calling 0861 670 670, as well as through Webtickets and at Pick ‘n’ Pay stores. For group bookings of 10 or more, contact the theatre directly on 011 877 6853/6815.

For details of the full schedule and performance times, visit www.joburgtheatre.com

TWITTER HANDLE:

@joburgtheatre

HASHTAG:

#RobinHoodPanto

The following is the rating for the show: 17/20 BluBirds

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Nataniël’s latest creation, MANNEQUIN, heads to Emperors Palace in August

Nataniël’s latest creation, MANNEQUIN, heads to Emperors Palace in August

 

 

 

 

Multitalented stalwart of the South African entertainment industry for over two decades, Nataniël is more than just a producer, director, designer, playwright, public speaker and performer – he is a true icon of stage and screen. Nataniël will return to the Theatre of Marcellus stage at Emperors Palace with a new stage production, MANNEQUIN, from 18 August to 25 September 2016. (There will be a week of previews from 18 August, with the show opening officially on 25 August and runs until 25 September 2016.)

 

The production tells the story of an author who toys with the idea of writing a book about the life of a reclusive tailor. MANNEQUIN is the story told by his tailor. A tale of surprise, fear, cruelty, humour, truth and fantasy. The show will not only feature original music, but also Nataniël’s surprise versions of a few of the world’s best known songs from the late sixties and the eighties.

 

 

Nataniël will share the stage with long-time fellow musicians Charl du Plessis (keyboards), Juan Oosthuizen (guitars), Werner Spies (bass), Hugo Radyn (drums) and favourite singers Nicolaas Swart and Dihan Slabbert. This show, structured around stories told in both English and Afrikaans, is about visual beauty and tailoring, and features an astounding collection of new costumes by the multi award-winning designer, Floris Louw.

 

MANNEQUINN, set to captivate audiences with its masterful blend of music, storytelling and breathtaking costumes, will be performed from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 20h00, and on Sunday afternoons at 15h00. Tickets start from R160 per person and can be booked through the Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1297/1213, or by visiting www.emperorspalace.com or Computicket. Winners Circle members qualify for discount.

There is an age restriction of No Under 15’s and the show is 90 minutes in duration with no interval. 

Emperors Palace is a Peermont resort. Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @emperorspalace.

For interview requests, please contact Nileen Gale - Public Relations and Publicity Co-ordinator at Emperors Palace on (011) 928 1073 or email: NGale@emperorspalace.com.

Supreme Divas

SUPREME DIVAS

Celebrating Fabulous Women of Song

  

August is the month to celebrate and highlight dynamic women and this will be done in spectacular fashion on The Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre with Supreme Divas.  The show will run from Thursday 11 August to Sunday 14 August for four performances only.

 

Supreme Divas will delight audiences old and young as they celebrate the powerhouse female singers that have become legends through their music over the past few decades. 

 

Homage is paid to “old school” divas including Etta James, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer and many others while younger audiences will relish the celebration of hits from “new school” divas including Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Adele and others. 

 

A fitting tribute will also be made to a few of South Africa’s own divas including Brenda Fassie, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Miriam Makeba and Claire Johnston.

 

Taking centre stage will be the insanely talented vocalists Tia Herman, Lelo Ramasimong, Tracey-Lee Oliver and Elizca Coetzer, with Born To Perform teenage sensation Marianthe Panas joining them as she makes her professional theatre debut.

 

Along with the dynamic 9-piece band led by Music Director Llewellyn George, audiences will thrill to instantly recognisable hits including R.E.S.P.E.C.T., Somewhere, If I could turn back time, I’m every woman, Hot Stuff, Stop in the Name of Love, Vulindlela, Valerie, Unqombothi, Do You Know where you’re going to, If I were a boy and many more.

 

Supreme Divas is the ultimate concert experience, honouring a selection of the many women who’ve made an indelible mark on the local and international music industry.

 

Joburg City Theatres will be producing the show.  “We want to portray South African talent at its best,” says Claire Pacariz, Executive Producer for Joburg City Theatres.  “And with Women’s Day on August 9th, we thought it would be an ideal time to honour legendary women in song.”

 

Performances for Supreme Divas run from Thursday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm on The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre.

 

Tickets range from R150 to R250. These are available by visiting www.joburgtheatre.com or calling 0861 670 670, as well as through Webtickets.  

For group bookings of 10 or more, please contact the theatre directly on (011) 877 6853/6815. 

Supreme Divas is proudly brought to you by Joburg City Theatres in association with The CoLab Network and directed by Timothy Le Roux.  Vocalists will be dressed by Hollywood Costumes.

 

For media information, photos of our Divas and all interview requests, please contact:

COLLETT DAWSON

 082 653 1338 

collett@thecolabnetwork.com

 

TWITTER HANDLE:

@joburgtheatre

 

HASHTAG:

#SupremeDivas

WORLDWIDE SENSATION, SLAVA’s SNOWSHOW STORMS INTO SA

WORLDWIDE SENSATION, SLAVA’s SNOWSHOW STORMS INTO SA

 

Immerse yourself in a magical world of dreams and imagination,

interactively reviving your childhood ankle-deep in snow!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zka2NwXQQa0

 

For the first time ever, the multi-award winning critically acclaimed international sensation, Slava’s Snowshow storms into Jozi next month.  This show brilliantly creates a universal world in a timeless theatrical spectacle while enchanting and empowering the imagination of audiences across the globe, resulting in millions of enthusiastic spectators across all nationalities, gender, beliefs, types and ages.  The gradual transformation of the spectator during the show is one of the greatest feats Slava’s Snowshow has to offer.  Get ready to be catapulted back to your childhood as Slava’s Snowshow takes you on a uniquely spontaneous interactive and wildly entertaining journey under a snowy blanket.

 

 

Presented by leading local promoter, Showtime Management Slava’s Snowshow opens on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 at the Teatro Montecasino, Johannesburg and runs until Sunday, 14 August 2016. The production moves to the Artscape Opera House, Cape Town from Wednesday, 17 August to Sunday, 28 August 2016. Tickets are on sale now at Computicket. Hashtag: #SlavasSnowShow

 

Over the past 20 years, this unmistakably unique, yet constantly evolving comedy masterpiece has played to millions of people across the globe in more than 120 cities including New York, London, Sydney, Paris, Rome, Hong Kong, Moscow and Rio de Janeiro. Lauded as a theatre classic of the 20^th century by The Times in London, the show’s creator, Slava Polunin is praised as the most illustrious clown in the world. 

 

Critics the world-over rave! “Slava’s Snowshow is as theatrical as it is simple, as involving as it is inspiring.” says Variety while London’s Financial Times describes the show; “spreads a blanket of benevolent charm over the audience, holding them spellbound…” but perhaps the London Daily Telegraph best sums up the experience: “Slava’s Snowshow touches the heart as well as the funny bone. Full of laughter and joy it is a thing of rare theatrical beauty not to be missed”.

 

Slava’s Snowshow transports you into dream-like places – a bed becomes a boat in a storm-tossed sea; a woman is wrapped in cellophane and becomes flowers in a vase; a child walks in amazement inside a bubble; Slava boards a train and then becomes the train, his chimney-pot hat billowing smoke and a web of unspun cotton envelopes the audiences.  The stunning not-to-be missed finale sees a letter turn into snowflakes, and the flakes turn into a snowstorm that whirls around the auditorium leaving the audience ankle-deep in snow.

 

 A wordless show that leaves you speechless – laughter through tears – the most heart warming show on earth – rare theatrical beauty – blissful – theatrical brilliance – an unforgettable miracle – a pure form of human kindness.  After the show ends, nobody wants to leave the theatre – the joy is remembered forever – each person sees his or her own story in the show, your own world comes to life.  

 

“Slava’s Snowshow is a unique piece of theatre that is difficult to pigeon hole in one genre.  It is comedic, tragic, dramatic and will take the audience out of their day-to-day world and transport them to a beautiful, dazzling, enchanting place that will bring out your inner child.  It is an unmissable theatrical feast and Showtime are proud to be bringing the show to South African audiences.” says Showtime’s Tony Feldman.

 

This highly acclaimed international visual clown masterpiece for families, lovers and joy seekers is easily understood by all round the world. Book now at Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or your nearest Computicket service centre.  For more information, visit www.showtime.co.za or www.montecasino.com For special Montecasino Group Hospitality Packages for groups of 20 persons and more please contact montecasino.reservations@tsogosun.com or telephone 011 367 4250 and stay current on the latest news through social media on Facebook, Twitter  and YouTube.