Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA

Starring Angela Kilian as EVITA and
Featuring the hit songs “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”, “Oh What a Circus”, “You Must Love Me”, “High Flying, Adored”, “Another Suitcase in Another Hall”, “Buenos Aires” & “On This Night of a Thousand Stars”

Tues – Fri @ 8pm, Sat @ 4pm & 8pm, Sun @ 3pm
Tickets: R295, R195 & R125 at EVITA Box Office (011) 511 1818 or online www.computicket.com

For more information visit our Theatre Website www.montecasinotheatre.co.za or email info@montetheatre.co.za

Please note: EVITA is here for a limited return season from 25 Feb to 27 March only!

Promusica’s ‘The Crucible’ : A play with movie tonalities

Joburg Promusica is proud to present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible as you’ve never seen it before.

Alby Michaels, known for his incredibly innovative and strongly visual productions, directs this production, which is designed by the talented Kosie Smit. From physical theatre to puppetry, from masks to music, The Crucible promises to be a feast for theatregoers’ senses.

The production’s top-drawer slate of actors includes Jacques Bessenger, Candi Brown, Kim Cloete, Christien LeRoux, Clive Gilson, Cindy Swanepoel, Clifford Hughes and Angus Charl Meyer, who goes by the mononym of Angus.

When one thinks of a play such as The Crucible, one seldom thinks of music, but  Dawid Boverhoff, musicaldirector,  has written a ‘score’ for the play, almost as if scoring for a film. And every piece is newly and specially composed for the show by this talented artist.

Dawid broke down the music in The Crucible into three distinct themes, being: Religion, Love, and Witchcraft. Sometimes the themes use exactly the same piece of music, but shift into either minor or major, according to the emotional quality of the scene. Different instruments will also change the quality of each composed piece. All of the music will be pre-recorded, save for the presence of a live violinist on stage; Irishman David Delaney.

For school/group bookings, contact Queen (queenm@promusica.co.za) or Nevolan (nevolanr@promusica.co.za) on 011 674 1356/7/8/9 or fax on 011 674 2365.

Other bookings can be made at Computicket Outlets (Checkers Hyper and Shoprite), or online at www.computicket.com

VENUE: Joburg Promusica’s Main Auditorium
DATES: March 7th – 26th 2011
TICKETS: R50

The Promusica theatre complex, situated within the Civic Centre at Florida Park, Roodepoort, offers ample free parking for patrons.

The production will then move to the UJ Theatre on the Kingsway Campus, booking is also at Computicket.

HEAD HONCHO SHOW LATEST COLLECTION AT AFI JOBURG FASHION WEEK

Johannesburg – Clothing brand Head Honcho, showed their latest collection at African Fashion International Joburg Fashion Week, held at Fashion Kapitol, inner city Johannesburg.

Khanyi Mbau and AKA

Head Honcho Clothing is a burgeoning Cape Town-based clothing company that was founded in November 2008 by Nick Kaoma and Mzoxolo Gcwabe. 

The company has grown its product line from just T-Shirts and caps, only a season ago to include cardigans, varsity jackets, hoodies, shirts, tank tops for men and tunics for ladies.


Our mission as a brand is to blaze a new trail, pioneer new fashion techniques and discover new ways of interacting with young urban South Africans. Our objective is not only to produce attractive fashion, but also to ensure that the clothing is embedded with a core underlying message.

The brand name itself Head Honcho implies that the clothing is made for people who aspire to be moguls, leaders and achievers.  Our motto, “Live Progressively” perfectly encapsulates what the brand stands for.

The fashion show included statement pieces from the streetwear brand, Head Honcho, with T-Shirts reading: “Respect”, “Stay Fresh, Get Money” and “Respect My Hustle”. Models, which also included socialite Khanyi Mbau, were complimented by a performance by rapper AKA, known for his chart-topping hit, “Victory Lap”.

The streetwear brand, Head Honcho was well received by the audience.
 

The Naledi Awards: Entertainm​ent for All

If you were expecting a dry, boring awards evening,well think again !

The 8th Annual Naledi Theatre Awards takes place on Monday March 7th at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. In the process of paying tribute to the best on stage in 2010, however, the Naledi organisers are piling a heap of entertainment onto The Lyric Theatre’s stage, to keep the audience enthralled throughout the night’s procedures.



One of the nominees in the Best Musical category, The Boys in The Photograph

A star-studded awards cast
With Nik Rabinowitz as the evening’s MC, almost anything can be expected - although we sincerely hope that he’ll be better behaved than Ricky Gervais was at the Golden Globes! His eloquence will be matched by that of theatre doyennes Dr John Kani and Dawn Lindberg.



NODDY, a nominee in the Children's Theatre category

Top-drawer entertainers who will keep the audience enthralled throughout the evening are the Soweto Gospel Choir, The Bala Brothers, World Champion exhibition dancers Craig and Natalie, and the powerful PJ Powers.

The amazing cast of Mamma Mia, a nominee on the Musical category

Gracing the presenters rostrum are theatre and television personalities Robert Whitehead, Sello Maake ka Ncube, Fiona Ramsay, Nat Ramabulane, Princess Zinzi-Mhlongo, Kgomotso Matsunyane, Sindi Mabe, and Napo Masheane They’re joined by local celebs Khensani and Zam of Stoned Cherrie, and Loyiso Bala of The Bala Brothers.

Market Theatre's proud nominee, The Songs of Migration

The big shows of last year will be represented in the evening’s line-up, so stand by for a cross-cultural medley from the multi-nominated Songs of Migration, Angela Killian delivering her powerhouse showstopper from the Toerien production of Evita, and Kate Normington, Gina Shmukler and Ilse Klink doing their playful Donna and the Dynamo’s routine from Mamma Mia.

Donna and the Dynamos routine from Mamma Mia

Alan Committee and Terence Bridgett will also be providing interludes in their own unique and quirky fashion - you have been warned…

An ensamble from Mamma Mia

Not a closed party
Members of the public who would like to rub shoulders with the glitterati of the South African theatre world and enjoy a high-octane show in the deal, will be pleased to know that - for the first time this year - a reserved number of seats are being made available to the public. Booking is already open at Computicket on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHERE: The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino
WHEN: Monday March 7th at 7.30pm
SEATS: R200
(includes welcome glass of wine, cocktail party & ceremony)

PLEASE NOTE that free covered parking is available to all Naledi ticket holders.

SADE ANNOUNCES R&B SUPERSTAR JOHN LEGEND WILL JOIN HER ON ALL TOUR DATES

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 7, 2011)  Global phenomenon Sade, known for their one of a kind timeless sound, announced today that acclaimed singer, songwriter and pianist, John Legend will join every date on their highly anticipated summer tour.   Legend is nominated for five Grammy Awards and two NAACP Awards this year for his collaboration with the Roots on the extraordinary new album Wake Up!. 

The once in a lifetime tour, combining two of the most recognizable and powerful voices in R&B today, will begin on June 16th in Baltimore, Maryland at the 1st Mariner’s Arena.  The Live Nation produced tour will make 50 concert stops in top arenas across North America. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.  

John Legend, a six-time Grammy Award winner, is nominated for five additional awards at this weekend’s telecast on February 13th for his work with the Roots on Wake Up!, including R&B Album, Best R&B Song (“Shine”), Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance (“Hang On In There”), Best R&B Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals (“Shine”), and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance (“Hang On In There”).

 Legend is also nominated for two NAACP Image Awards at this year’s ceremony on March 4th for Outstanding Album (“Wake Up!”) and Outstanding Group, Duo or Collaboration. 

Sade is nominated for two Grammy Awards this year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their hit “Babyfather” and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Soldier of Love,” both from their critically acclaimed new album, SOLDIER OF LOVE.  Selling over a million copies to-date, SOLDIER OF LOVE spent three weeks in the number one spot taking its rightful place among the collection of iconic Sade albums. Sade is also nominated for four NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Music Video (“Soldier of Love”), Outstanding Song (“Soldier of Love”), Outstanding Album (Soldier of Love) and Outstanding Female Artist.  

Sade with Special Guest John Legend Tour Dates:
June 16             Baltimore, MD               1st Mariner Arena                                 
June 19             Philadelphia, PA            Wells Fargo Center        
June 21             Uniondale, NY               Nassau Coliseum          
June 24             East Rutherford, NJ        Izod Center                   
June 28             Toronto, ON                   Air Canada Centre
June 30             Montreal, QC                 Bell Centre                   
July 6                Boston, MA                   TD Garden        
July 15              Ft. Lauderdale, FL          BankAtlantic Center
July 17              Orlando, FL                   Amway Center  
August 5           Chicago, IL                    United Center
August 6           Chicago, IL                    United Center   
August 13         Vancouver, BC               Rogers Arena
August 19         Los Angeles, CA            Staples Center  
August 20         Los Angeles, CA            Staples Center  
August 25         San Jose, CA                HP Pavilion
August 27         Oakland, CA                  Oracle Arena
August 30         Anaheim, CA                 Honda Center

Additional ticket and tour information is available at Sade.com, Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.        





 

National Arts Festival, Grahamstow​n: Answer to Winter Holiday Plans

South Africa’s biggest, longest running and most diverse annual arts celebration is gearing up for its 37th season in Grahamstown to take place from 30 June – 10 July 2011

The National Arts Festival has an international reputation for being South Africa’s première arts celebration that showcases the best of South African exhibitions and performances in theatre, music, dance and other art forms.

The highlights of the Festival will undoubtedly be showcased in its Main programme featuring the imaginatively creative geniuses of the 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners: Ben Schoeman (Music), Neil Coppen (Drama), Nandipha Mntambo (Visual Art), Mamela Nyamza (Dance) and Bokani Dyer (Jazz).

With the Fringe registration deadline closed a barely a few weeks ago, the Fringe Festival has commenced with scheduling more than 280 cutting edge South African productions and at least 10 productions registered from the rest of Africa and Europe.

A number of winning producers of last year’s inaugural Standard Bank Fringe Ovation Award will be premiering new works on the Festival’s Arena programme. The Arena programme, launched in 2010 is an invitation-based bridge for artists between the finely selected Main programme and the open-access and eclectic Fringe programme.

Street theatre productions and visual art presentations in public spaces will once again create a city-wide Festival buzz in Grahamstown and its surrounding areas. A street procession scheduled with giant puppets, stilt-walkers and a number of artists in costumes will parade through Grahamstown’s High Street on Sunday 10 July. The Festival will close with laser lights and fireworks presented in a spectacular production combining artists from Grahamstown and Argentina.

The popular Village Green Market at the Rhodes Great Field will continue to be a hub for crafts and delicious food catering for diverse palettes. The Fiddler’s Green Market will this year also host a fully–fledged circus. Audiences in search of literature, stimulating intellectual debates and skills-based development workshops will be at home at Rhodes University’s Eden Grove complex where the Wordfest, Thinkfest and Hands On! Masks Off! programmes will all take place. The Spiritfest programme will run at the Cathedral of St Paul and the Cathedral of St Michael and St George. Nombulelo Hall in Joza will feature a brand new Gospel music line-up this year.

Jazz-lovers can look forward to full line-up at the Standard Bank Jazz Festival at the DSG complex with top South African musicians lined up in an internationally-flavoured programme with some of the best jazz musicians from other parts of the world.

Film enthusiasts will find an exciting line-up in the Festival’s Filmfest programme which has a strong reputation for its esoteric line-up. This year’s Fringe film programme will also be taking new leaps with an exciting format that will give independent film-makers a central space in the film programme.

Three exciting playwright development initiatives will also be homed at the Festival and visitors will be able to attend a series of script reading featuring new writers. The first in the series is a partnership between the Festival and the Wits Theatre’s writing project sponsored by the British Council, Sustained Theatre (U.K.) and the Department of Arts & Culture. The Novel-Script project will move into its third phase with last year’s winner being sponsored to develop his script for staging at this year’s Fringe programme. A new Argentina-South Africa writer exchange organised by the Proyecto 34S project.

Community-based theatre groups will be featured in the Remix Laboratory, a residency programme that enables emerging artists to perform and attend workshops facilitated by leading artists who will be at the Festival. The Student Theatre Festival will feature 13 productions expressing the voices of the next generation of arts practitioners who are presently enrolled at universities across the country.

While environmentalists and other eco-activists from Cancun to China will be gathering in Durban to participate in the UN’s 17th COP 17 conference on climate change, the Festival will feature an interactive hub for environmentalists, artists and audiences to engage in creative activities that can help to save the planet. An artwork made from more than 5000 bottle tops and which was specially commissioned for the Arts Alive festival will receive even wider national and international exposure in Grahamstown.

Visitors en-route to the Festival can this year make a brief stop-over at Route 67 in Port Elizabeth. This is a new National Arts Festival arts route-initiative to be launched and it will feature an arts journey that includes five galleries in Port Elizabeth. Route 67 is an innovative celebration dedicated to the 67-year political career contribution of Nelson Mandela to the South African nation.

With so much on offer, the Amaz!ng 2011 programmnme will be launched at the end of March, but these few sneak previews might help to get the June/July travel arrangements going.
Visit the National Arts Festival website for travel and accommodation options: www.nationalartsfestival.co.za. Start booking soon to avoid disappointment. Journalists can apply for media accreditation via the form on the Festival website.

The National Arts Festival is sponsored by Standard Bank, The Eastern Cape Government, The National Arts Council, The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, The Sunday Independent and M Net.

Ways to survive Valentine's Day as a Single Lady or Men

We all know that February is a  month filled with love all over the place, as you walk by the mall, the clothes worn by people, a newspaper catalogue including this very article you’re about to read.

 However, do not despair as a lonesome single lady or man, from my little news room, fom my bed; i have compiled a few pointers to keep you safe and warm during this “love” period, ensuring sanity from all the lovebirds around you. Read these guide tips and practice them, until you find that one special person to fill the “love” gap in your life.

1.       Do not take yourself out. Remember, you do not want to be confronted by all the love birds kissing, holding hands and doing all the acts which might just lead you to many buckets of tears for being alone. Instead, order yourself your favourite meal and have it delivered to you.

2.       During this time, ensure that you are engaged with new adventures or activities. Enrol for a few dancing or cooking lessons. You have to very busy during this time as you do not want to show people your loneliness and singleness. Get busy!

3.       Choose a day or on Valentine’s Day to give yourself a gift. This might sound a bit out of it but, it works. The gift does not have to be a pair of romantic underwear or any gift that your “supposed” partner might have give n you.  Treat yourself to a box of chocolate or a big tub of yoghurt or just indulge on a very wicked dessert. Pamper yourself.

4.         To rub your happiness unto everyone, hosts a few get together or few parties during this month. Your single life does not have to boring, so go out there and start inviting other single friends to bring their single friends and you be the host for the single and ladies or men festivity.

5.       Above it all during February, remember that Valentines Day is a commercial act, just a money making scheme which will not or does not have to benefit you in any way. Avoid going to well decorated malls, as this might discourage you from being the best that you can during this love infected month.

The Naledi Awards: 2010 Nominations announced

Eight years on and still recognising theatrical excellence!

The 8th Annual Naledi Theatre Awards takes place on Monday 07 March 2011 at the Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City.

The Naledi Awards have an excellent tradition of sniffing out noteworthy work in South African theatre, and this year is no exception!

The Naledi judges are:

Producers from the theatre and/or television world: Helen Heldenmuth and Welcome Msomi;

Arts journalists: Peter Feldman, Mandla Motau, Moira De Swardt, Zingi Mkefa, and Khetha Mkhize;

Drama teachers and academics: Janet Bayliss, Kholu Nemungadi, Phillipa Sandilands, Renos Spanoudes and Dorianne Alexander.

The ‘Criteria for Judging’ list has been posted on the Naledi website by the Executive Director, Dawn Lindberg. Interested parties can go to: www.naleditheatreawards.co.za

“We’re thrilled to have received some funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) for the first time this year,” Dawn enthused. “This has enabled us to book top-line entertainment for the awards ceremony, and to create a ‘new look’ in terms of our branding.

We are also grateful to our regular sponsors, Wharfedale Pro, Matrix Sound, and Chauvet Lighting, as well as individual sponsors, Christopher Seabrooke and Percy Tucker. Distell has once again sponsored the wine, and Gold Reef City have kindly donated their beautiful Lyric Theatre for the ceremony.”

The Nominations:

BEST PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL (The Joan Brickhill Award) – Sponsored by Christopher Seabrooke

Pieter Toerien Productions, for their bold staging of Evita; a production directed by Paul Warwick Griffin that packed out the Toerien Theatre at Montecasino.

Big Concerts and Showtime Management for the brash, carefree ABBA-inspired spectacular, Mamma Mia! directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

The SA State Theatre and Packed House Productions for the new local show, Shaka Zulu, jointly directed by Deon Opperman and Samson Khumalo.

The Market Theatre for Songs of Migration, which was written & directed by James Ngcobo, and based on the original play at the South African State Theatre called ‘The Rehearsal’.

The Joburg Theatre for the spectacularly-staged The Boys in the Photograph, which was directed by the award-winning stalwart, Janice Honeyman.

BEST PRODUCTION OF A PLAY

The Market Theatre produced three nominees:

Death of a Colonialist, a startling play which “intercuts” between a South African classroom and home, and was written by Greg Latter and directed by Craig Freim.

Girl in the Yellow Dress, which was produced in association with The Live Theatre (Newcastle) and The Citizen's Theatre (Glasgow), was written by Craig Higginson, and directed by veteran SA director Malcolm Purkey.

The Pen, which tells of a young playwright in the throes of writing a new play, and was written by Monde Mayephu and directed by Mpho Molepo.

The tireless Daphne Kuhn at The Old Mutual Theatre on the Square came up with two nominees:

Master Harold and the Boys, the Athol Fugard contemporary classic, which was directed by James Ngcobo.

We and Them, an engrossing drama which examined the life of the ageing Wallis Simpson. It was co-presented with Davnic Productions and directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen & Christopher Weare.

BEST NEW SOUTH AFRICAN PLAY OR MUSICAL PRODUCED

Here, The Market Theatre scooped all the nominations:

Songs of Migration

Death of a Colonialist

Girl in the Yellow Dress

The Pen

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE (PLAY)

Jamie Barlett, for his riveting portrayal of the veteran teacher Harold Smith in Death of a Colonialist.

Graham Hopkins, for his part in the moving two-hander, Tuesdays with Morrie.

Nat Ramabulana, for his sensitive interpretation of Pierre, the young French-Congolese student in The Girl in the Yellow Dress.

Masoja Msiza, for poignantly revisiting a painful chapter in South Africa’s history in Biko: Where the Soul Resides.

Sello Maake ka-Ncube, for his portrayal of the playwright wrestling with writer’s block, in The Pen.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE (PLAY)-

Clare Mortimer  for her moving portrayal of a virtuoso violinist stricken with multiple sclerosis in Duet for One.

Lena Farugia, as an introspective Wallis Simpson in We and Them.

Marianne Oldham, as the complex English coach in The Girl in the Yellow Dress.

Mnabatho Mogomotsi, whose radiant performance joins the numerous other nominations for The Pen.

Sandra Prinsloo The veteran actress dazzled in a one-person show in which an ageing grandmother reminisces about her life: Die Naai Masjien.

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL (MALE)

Sponsored by Christopher Seabrooke

David Chevers - who played John Kelly in male-bonding saga, The Boys in the Photograph.

Hugh Masekela - who lent his mastery to the Market Theatre’s Songs of Migration.

James Borthwick - who provided depth to the character of Juan Peron in Evita.

Jonathan Roxmouth - as the egotistical, preening Danny in Grease.

Lindani Nkosi - as the Sangoma and Narrator in Shaka Zulu, The Musical.

Murray Todd - as one of the maybe-fathers in the light-hearted Mamma Mia!

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL (FEMALE)

Sponsored by Christopher Seabrooke

Angela Kilian - who asked us not to cry for her in Evita. She received standing ovations every night.

Candida Mosoma - for playing Shaka’s mother, Nandi, in the theatre-rattling production of Shaka Zulu.

Carly Graeme - for her astute portrayal of Mary Maquire in The Boys in the Photograph.

Gina Shmukler - for adding her customary gusto to the breezy Mamma Mia!

Nobunthu Mpahlaza - for her dramatic contribution to the popular Shaka Zulu.

Sibongile Khumalo - This powerful voice needs no introduction - and it was put to good use in Songs of Migration.

BEST CUTTING-EDGE PRODUCTION

Between the Teeth - Produced by The Bucklands and Barney Simon Theatre, Market Theatre Complex, and directed by Janet Buckland.

Butcher Brothers - Presented by The Market Theatre, originally produced by Dark Laugh and supported by Wits 969 2010 and a part of Arts Alive 2010. Directed by Sylvaine Strike.

Quack - Produced by FTHK and presented in association with The Market Theatre and Arts Alive. Directed by Rob Murray.

The Off-side Rules - Produced by the Goethe-Institut of SA, The Market Theatre and Dorky Park. Directed by Constanza Macras.

Womb Tide - Produced by FTHK and presented in association with The Market Theatre and Arts Alive. Directed by Rob Murray.

BEST DIRECTOR OF A PLAY OR MUSICAL

Sponsored by Percy Tucker

Craig Freimond - Death of a Colonialist

James Ngcobo - Master Harold and the Boys

Malcolm Purkey - The Girl in the Yellow Dress

Mpho Molepo - The Pen

Paul Warwick-Griffin - Evita

BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE (PLAY, MUSICAL OR REVUE)

Alan Committie - for his hysterical contribution to the knock-about farce Boeing Boeing.

David Isaacs - for the humour of the school reunion comedy Joe Barber 5 School Cuts.

Marc Lottering – for his crowd-pleasing, Vaudeville-style patter in the panto, Robinson Crusoe.

Matthew Ribnick - for his no-holds-barred approach to Geraldine Naidoo's new comedy, Monkey Nuts.

Michelle Botha - for bringing levity, as Jock’s best friend and confidante, to the new South African show, Jock of the Bushveld.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE/CAMEO

Karabo Maithufi - as the playful Pepper in Mamma Mia!

Matt Counihan – the talented up-and coming performer brought zest, in his role as Doody, to Grease.

Michael Richard - for his thunderous villainy as Beelzebub in the panto, Robinson Crusoe.

Nat Ramabulana - for his poignant contribution to Master Harold and the Boys.

Pakamisa Zwedala - for his dramatic service, also for Master Harold and the Boys.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE/CAMEO

Illse Klink - as an ageing former member of a pop trio in Mamma Mia!

Kate Normington - also, as one the ageing former pop singers in Mamma Mia!

Tammi Mayer - for portraying the shy Bernadette in The Boys in the Photograph.

Thembeka Mnguni - for playing Miss Lynch and the gospel-style Teen Angel in Grease.

Zandile Msutwana - for her sympathetic interpretation of Thandi, the muse, in The Pen.

BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR/SCORE/ARRANGEMENT

Sponsored by Matrix Sound

Charl-Johan Lingenfelder and Louis Zurnamer (MD) Evita

Clinton Zerf - (MD) The Boys in the Photograph

Ezbie Moilwa - (MD) Songs of Migration

Johan Vorster - (Composer) Jock of the Bushveld

Rowan Bakker - (MD) Mamma Mia!

Victor Masondo - (MD) Ma Brrr

BEST ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY

Celeste Botha - The Boys in the Photograph

Constanza Macras - The Off-side Rules

David Gouldie - Evita

Gregory Maqoma - Master Harold and the Boys

Themba Nkabinde - Ma-Brrr

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEWCOMER / BREAKTHROUGH

The Brett Goldin Award

Kenneth Meyer - Evita

Khaya Maseko - African Tapestries

Oscar von Memerty - Circle of Life

Thembalethu Nthuli - Shaka Zulu

Vaughan Gardiner - Jock of the Bushveld

BEST PRODUCTION OF A PLAY OR MUSICAL FOR CHILDREN

African Tapestries  - Presented by The National Children's Theatre, and directed by Joyce Levinsohn.

Beautiful Creatures - Produced by Ed Jordan & Alan Glass in association with Showtime Management. Directed by Paul Warwick Griffin.

Peter and the Wolf - Produced by Sylvaine Strike and The Joburg Promusica Theatre.

Noddy - Produced by the People’s Theatre and directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith.

The Wizard of Oz - Presented by The National Children's Theatre, and directed by Joyce Levinsohn.

BEST THEATRE LIGHTING DESIGN

Sponsored by Chauvet

Jannie Swanepoel and Gareth Hewitt Williams - Evita

Nicholas Michaletos - The Boys in the Photograph

Nomvula Molepe - The Off-side Rules

Rob Murray - Wombtide

Wesley France - Songs of Migration

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Anne and Kersten Balles - Sing

Birrie le Roux - The Boys in the Photograph

Leila Anderson - Quack

Noluthando Lobese - Songs of Migration

Penny Simpson - Evita

BEST THEATRE SET DESIGN

Craig Leo & Emily Stark - Wombtide

Gary McCann - The Girl in the Yellow Dress

Johan Engels - The Boys in the Photograph

Nadya Cohen - Master Harold and the Boys

Sarah Roberts - Beautiful Creatures

BEST THEATRE SOUND DESIGN

Sponsored by Wharfedale Pro

Thulasizwe Zondi - Ma-Brrr

Richard Smith - The Boys in the Photograph

Freddy Malesa - Songs of Migration

Mark Malherbe - Evita

Trevor Peters - Shaka Zulu

Some of the judges commented on the arduous task of assessing over 50 productions each year, staged in mainstream theatres in Gauteng:

Zingi Mkefa: “With Dawn Lindberg's visionary leadership, the Naledi Awards judging panel and board have worked, since inception, towards improving their meticulous process of electing and celebrating some of the country's very best artists in theatre. Without doubt, this year's nomination list is an accurate reflection of what was indeed the very best in South Africa's theatre industry of 2010. Accepting that there's always room for improvement, we continue to find new ways of raising the credibility of what is determined to be the premier accolade in South African theatre."

Peter Feldman: “The mix this year showed a balance between the veteran actors and the younger performers, who are the future. Also, the depth and quality of the productions show how much great talent there is out there on all creative levels.”

Kheta Mkhize: “Although a tough assignment to do because of the splendid quality of productions, it was absolutely fantastic to be a part of the championship of diversity in South African theatre.”

There are tickets available at Computicket for the Naledi Award Ceremony, happening at the Lyric Theatre on 7th March 2011.