It is magical films like The Odd Life Of Timothy Green that remind us why we go to the movies. "It's okay to be different, even weird," is what a new-found friend like Timothy Green proclaims in the film - and that is exactly what makes it a soulful and life-changing experience that deserves to be shared by everyone.
By Daniel Dercksen 2 Nov 2012 10:44
The British punk rock/dance act The Prodigy will be headline act for the forthcoming Synergy Live 2012, at Theewaterskloof Dam, Villiersdorp, Western Cape, on Friday, 30 November and Riversands Farm, Fourways Joburg on Saturday, 1 December 2012.
2 Nov 2012 09:36
If there is one film that is going to change the way that you see filmmaking, visual storytelling and the human condition, in the same way Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life did, it's Cloud Atlas, an epic sci-fi drama that is every bit as much of a head-trip as the film that made the Wachowskis famous 13 years ago, The Matrix.
By Daniel Dercksen 1 Nov 2012 12:04
Pop music works because of a dull human truth: your heartbreak and joy isn't more special than anybody else's - and, thus, it has to be bland enough to become universal (Exhibit A: Coldplay). The general feelings that we all experience is the global language on which pop solely rests. Success depends on how well it can define the same old familiar tears.
By Johann M. Smith 1 Nov 2012 11:23
First we were treated to some pretty amazing hologramic live visuals and electro sounds courtesy of Etienne De Crecy, then we rocked out in an abandoned cement factory in Nyanga with Two Door Cinema Club, this year act three of the #5GumExperience found us bound for a trip to Terror Island.
By Ruth Cooper 31 Oct 2012 10:36
It has been announced that the well-known horseracing event, the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate, is to be held at Kenilworth Racecourse, Cape Town on 12, January, 2013. Contenders will compete for a R1 million purse.
30 Oct 2012 11:19
South Africa's first cross-genre sound clash, featuring sounds from top local styles and acts, will be held on 3 November, 2012, when Red Bull Music Academy presents Culture Clash. The clash will be hosted by Kabelo, at the Nasrec Expo hall, and will feature four stages, four sounds and four iconic South African acts.
30 Oct 2012 10:58
If you haven't seen Nik Rabinowitz on YouTube or had a friend tell you: "You have to watch this guy, he's hilarious," then I'm not sure where you have been for the last two years. As the foremost Xhosa-speaking, Jewish comedian Nik brings something to the stage that is fresh and touches home.
By Jordan Scott 30 Oct 2012 10:09
John Logan (screenwriter of Oscar-winning Gladiator, The Aviator, and Hugo, as well as co-writer of Skyfall) makes his way back to writing for the stage in Red. The play won six Tony Awards in 2010 (including Best New Play) and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 2012. A local staging, produced by the team behind the award-winning Cabaret, is now showing in Cape Town for a limited run.
By Eugene Yiga 30 Oct 2012 09:05
Two acts have been announced for Sunday nights at Richard's Supper Stage: singer and guitarist Chris Chameleon will play on 11 November and mentalist and metal bender Larry Soffer will appear on 25 November, 2012.
29 Oct 2012 10:36
Bon Jovi is to commence a world tour in 2013, entitled "Bon Jovi Because We Can - The Tour", which will take in gigs in Cape Town and Joburg in May. The tour will feature new songs from the new album "What About Now", due out in Spring 2013, as well as his well-known hits.
29 Oct 2012 10:22
When a film is called The Possession and it begins with an ominous soundtrack and a warning that "the following is based on true events", suspending disbelief is optional. If the titles reveal that it is produced by horror maestro Sam Raimi, who changed the face of horror with The Evil Dead, and made by Ghost House Pictures, you are pretty much unnerved before paranormal events arise.
By Daniel Dercksen 29 Oct 2012 09:53
New Zealander Daniel Bedingfield is to tour South Africa between 23 November and 2 December, 2012, will be performing in Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria and Joburg, with new batches of "genre-splicing, pulse-pounding music".
29 Oct 2012 09:39
Big Concerts is excited to announce that the legendary Rodriguez will return to South Africa this summer for live shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The two performances are scheduled on Friday 15th February at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City Johannesburg and Wednesday 20th February at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Cape Town. The tour will be produced by Big Concerts, and presented by Talk Radio 702, 567 CapeTalk and M-Net. Tickets and tour details are available from www.bigconcerts.co.za.
29 Oct 2012 09:10
With so many films exploring the sexuality of a younger generation, it is refreshing to find the mature rom-com Hope Springs. Oscar is going to love this delightful and utterly charming battle of the sexes, and marriage makeover with Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones as a devoted married couple who need to shed their bedroom hang-ups and try to reignite the spark that caused them to fall for each other in the first place.
By Daniel Dercksen 25 Oct 2012 07:40
What's the difference between a trance party and a rave? And how did the Springbok Nude Girls really get their name? In case you were wondering, these and other musical questions are answered in Another Friggin' Tribute Show, comedian Pierre Malherbe's non-musical tribute to one of his greatest loves.
By Eugene Yiga 25 Oct 2012 07:25
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) ticks a lot of boxes with its upcoming production of Night & Day. Set to open at Artscape Theatre on October 26, it delights dance fans with entertaining choreography by Robin Van Wyk, Mervyn Williams, Kirsten Isenberg, Paul Johnson and Nigel Lucas.
By Debbie Hathway 25 Oct 2012 07:12
Visitors to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden have enjoyed lazy summer Sunday afternoons listening to the best in local and international music over a number of years. The 2012/2013 season of Old Mutual Summer Sunset concerts promises to be a year of memorable musicians, not least because it is a celebration of 21 years of concerts and the Centenary of the Garden.
24 Oct 2012 14:53
It has been announced that KwaZulu-Natal's Toya Delazy will support Adam Lambert when he performs on 13 November at the Grand Arena, Grand West, Cape Town and 16 November, 2012, at the Coca-Cola Dome, Joburg.
24 Oct 2012 10:59
It's that time of year when pumpkins turn into phantoms and what better way to warm up for the Halloween season than with some captivating entertainment? With the release of the excellent Paranormal Activity 4, which is now showing, and fearful The Possession opening on Friday, you will be on the edge of your seat and able to celebrate Halloween wholeheartedly.
By Daniel Dercksen 24 Oct 2012 09:46
Stand and Deliver, the new show from comedian Nik Rabinowitz, is on at Cape Town's International Convention Centre on Saturday 27 October and Johannesburg's Lyric Theatre on Saturday 10 November. The show will also feature Tats Nkonzo (Breakthrough Comic of the Year) who plays guitar and sings some funny songs.
By Eugene Yiga 23 Oct 2012 10:41
The star attraction for ESP Halloween 2012 is ProgPsyTrance artist Vaishiyas from Spin Twist Records, who is regarded as a curator for intelligent and progressive PsyTrance of the highest calibre. The event will be held at ESP Night Club, Ferndale, Joburg, on 27 October, 2012.
23 Oct 2012 09:44
Former front woman of Stealing Love Jones, Esjay Jones, has announced an unplugged "Made In RSA" tour of South Africa from 1 to 14 November, 2012. Joining her will be US DJ Shasta.
23 Oct 2012 09:34
Cape Town theatre buffs are fortunate to have an independent producer like Sugar-Daddy feeding us with slices of imposing international plays. Following its sensational Line, the staging of British playwright Richard James' witty and intelligent I Am Hamlet is another sumptuous feast.
By Daniel Dercksen 22 Oct 2012 12:54
Synergy Live 2012 has announced its line-up of bands, including Nomadic Orchestra, The Future Primitives, Peachy Keen, Desmond and the Tutus, Beast and The Narrow, and Fuzigish, and a new venue at Theewater Sports Club, Theewaterskloof Dam, Villiersdorp. It will be held from Friday, 30 November to Sunday, 2 December, 2012.
22 Oct 2012 12:23
Improguise, South Africa's longest running improvisation company, celebrates its 20th anniversary with an improvised soap opera marathon. All proceeds from the 12-hour event (which takes place on Saturday 27 October at The Little Theatre in Cape Town) will go to Rape Crisis.
By Eugene Yiga 22 Oct 2012 09:30
The line-up for the Friends of De Waal Park Re/MAX Living Concert Series has been announced and will include some household SA names. The concerts will be held at the park in Oranjezicht, Cape Town.
22 Oct 2012 09:22
The new season of symphony concerts from the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra includes music by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Brahms, Prokofiev, Debussy, and a Beethoven symphony you can only really appreciate once you've heard it performed live.
By Eugene Yiga 18 Oct 2012 13:09
Calling all producers - win yourself a #5GumExperience by remixing and submitting your version of A-trak's "Money Makin". A-trak will judge all submissions and the winner and a mate will be flown to the 5 Gum SA gig either in Jozi or Cape Town, put up in a hotel, and will get to meet the man himself.
18 Oct 2012 06:45
Eastgate shopping centre's annual Look of Fashion event will take place again in November and entries are now open until 26 October. Entrants must be 18 and not older than 25 after 1 November, 2012. Entry forms are available at Eastgate shopping centre's customer service desk.
17 Oct 2012 13:33
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