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Clover Aardklop National Arts Festival: 02 – 07 October 2012

In its 15^th year the Clover Aardklop National Arts Festival continues to bring its visitors the very best in South African and Afrikaans culture. The programme is packed with more than 70 productions and includes everything from opera to theatre to dance and more. And let’s not forget performances by Sandra Prinsloo, Steve Hofmeyer and Chris Chameleon.

So, take some time off work and make your way to Potchefstroom for a week of cultural bliss and brilliant entertainment.

When: 02 – 07 October 2012

Where: Potchefstroom

Book your tickets via Computicket or visit www.cloveraardklop.co.za for more info. 

Set aside 10 Days in September for the Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival

Johannesburg is set to undergo an incredible transformation during the first ten days of September, becoming a canvas and/or stage on which the country’s artists, actors, directors and musicians can display their remarkable talents. This visually enticing extravaganza will provide audiences with the best in South African arts and culture. There’ll be dancing and music, poetry and puppetry. And that’s just the start. To find out more about what’s on the go where visit the Arts Alive website.

Celebrate National Women’s month at the 16th South African Women’s Arts Festival

Every year at this time The Playhouse Company presents The South African Women’s Arts Festival in celebration of the South African woman. This year’s festival promises to be just as enlightening and entertaining as those of the past, with a mix of poetry, music, comedy and drama productions showcasing the talents of local female performers.

On the bill are:

• Sailing Somewhere - Play
• Beyond Breaking Pointe - Dance
• Open Mic Poetry with a line-up of poets including Naima McLean, Zolani Mkiva, Ntsiki  Mazwai, Dr Gcina Mhlophe, Bongani Mavuso and Sbo da Poet
• Women in Dialogue and Open Poetry Session
• Women’s Celebratory Concert with a line-up including Thandiswa Mazwi, Lira, Zahara, Dj Zinhle, Minnie Dlamini as MC and Director and choreography by Somizi Mhlongo.

To book your seat, contact The Playhouse Box Office on +27 (0)31 369-9540 or purchase a ticket via Computicket.

Grahamstown National Arts Festival

It's time once more for the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, and this year's offerings look as good as ever, if not better!

Running from 28 June til 8 July, with music, dance, performance art, theatre, exhibitions and much more, there is something for everyone on the menu. This year's line up has sparked much interest both locally and nationally and ticket sales have shown a healthy rise over last year's.

You can contact the organisers for more information, of have a look at the website for a complete programme and ticket sales.

What's on

Events this weekend around the country:

PRETORIA
Finesse Voelgoed Expo
A Capella Koor: 40 Jaar Reunie

JOHANNESBURG

Serge Alain Nitegeka: Black Lines (Exhibition)

Obie Oberholzer: Long Distance (Exhibition)

CAPE TOWN
Bay Harbour Market
Eikendal Harvest Festival
Milnerton Flea Market

DURBAN

i heart market

Boesman & Lena at the Catalina Theatre

Wonder Market

For many more events in your area, see whatson.co.za

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

This time of year is all about traditions, and what could be more traditional than a Christmas pantomime?

This year, Durban's Playhouse Company brings you a once-in-a-lifetime experience: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, performed on African soil for the first time at the Opera theatre.

First staged in 1957, this remarkable production embodies the talents of two composers widely acknowledged as the all-time "Kings of Broadway".

An all-star local cast, fantastic sets and scenery, and a dazzling song and dance accompaniment, this is a show unlike any other.

Cinderella is running until the 31st of December. Tickets are available from Computicket, and prices range from R80. Book online or call 0861 915 8000.