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From Mama Mia to traditional African dance, Joburg has it all!

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The Chilli Boy

Funny and unusual describe The Chilli Boy, a hysterical story of an Indian woman reincarnated as a white gangster from Boksburg featuring actor Matthew Ribnick. At the age of 30, the gangster abandons his gangster life. His maternal instincts force him to tap into his culinary skills. It is at The Fringe at the Joburg Theatre from 5 October to 6 November.
Contact 0861 670 670

Death of a colonialist

This poignant, humorous and profound play by Greg Latter looks at the challenges faced by a white Grahamstown family. The play explores issues of identity, history and terminal illness and reinforces what it means to be South African. See it at Barney Simon at The Market Theatre from
2 September to 16 October.
Contact 011 340 8000

Vampires Rock

Vampires Rock is a tongue-in-cheek musical comedy on vampires. It will have you captivated and singing along to great anthems from the past by the likes of The Rolling Stones,
Bon Jovi and Queen. See it at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors
Palace. Show on from 7 September to 10 September.
Contact 083 915 8000

Rain

Showing for the first time in South Africa, Rain, a tribute to The Beatles, will transport you back in time. The band will perform their older hits as well as later classics and will have you singing along. Catch Rain at the Teatro at Montecasino from 23 August to 4 September.
Contact 0861 915 8000

Riverdance

Back by popular demand, Riverdance is back for a second time at the Teatro at Montecasino. Prepare to be enthralled once again by Irish dancing that blends styles such as flamenco, American tap, and Russian folk dancing. Show starts 27 September to 9 October. Contact 0861 915 8000

The Sleeping Beauty

Presented by The South African Ballet Theatre, Sleeping Beauty comes to life from the pages of children’s
fairytale books. The dancers will perform this children’s tale to live orchestral accompaniment by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. See Sleeping Beauty at The Mandela at the Joburg Theatre from 30 September to 16 October.
Contact 0861 670 670

John Cleese, the alimony tour

For the first time ever, comedy legend and member of Monty Python is bringing his Alimony Tour to South Africa. Best known for his eccentric performance in Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers, John Cleese brings his unique comedic perspective to
audiences in Johannesburg. You can catch this intimate performance at the Teatro at Montecasino from 25 to 29 October. Contact 083 915 8000

Dance for a cure

The Dance for a Cure organisation brings audiences Winds of Change, a fashion, dance and art production featuring some of the best dancers in the country. The organisation serves as a platform to raise awareness on cervical cancer and how it can be prevented. Performances promise to be unconventional and dazzling. See it at the Lyric Theatre at the Gold Reef City Casino on 13 August.
Contact 011 248 500

Cinderella

This long anticipated magical fairytale, by Janice Honeyman, takes us on Cinderella’s journey after being treated as a servant by her stepmother and stepsisters. Like most fairytales, there is a happy ending. Cinderella is transformed into a beautiful princess with the help of her fairy god-mother. This all-star pantomime is filled with an abundance of colour, stunning costumes and sets. Isidingo’s Barker Haines (Robert Whitehead) and Idols 2010 finalist, Bongi Mthombeni are some of the stars in this cast. Cinderella starts showing at the Joburg Theatre from 28 October to 30 December.
Contact 0861 670 670

Mandela Trilogy

This musical tribute chronicles the life of freedom fighter and former president Nelson Mandela. The musical features award-winning South African singer, Gloria Bosman in a leading role. It features traditional Xhosa songs and jazz acts to tell Mandela’s compelling life story starting from the Transkei to Robben Island and his final walk to freedom. See it in the Teatro at Montecasino from 13 August to 19 August.
Contact 0861 915 8000