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Zolani Mahola to star at Concert in the Park

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Port Elizabeth-born musicians will be taking centre stage at the annual Concert in the (Victoria) Park presented by Algoa FM and The Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (ECPO). The orchestra will be led by South Africa's favourite conductor, Richard Cock, who was born in Port Elizabeth, and started his schooling at Woodridge. Fans will experience a different facet to the talent of Freshlyground's lead singer Zolani Mahola, who will be the soloist for the two concerts being staged in … [Read more...] about Zolani Mahola to star at Concert in the Park

Josh Groban – All You Need to Know About Attending the Show

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The Longhair and I will not be there - despite us promoting the concert the organisers seem to have overlooked our contribution - "Are you listening Dave?" or "Do you just read MyPE when I am defending YOU?" Josh Groban FAQ: Can I purchase tickets at the Stadium? Tickets will be on sale at the Imatu Building next to the stadium on Prince Alfred Road. Can I resell my tickets or use it for commercial purposes such as advertising, promotional competitions or to promote the sales of other … [Read more...] about Josh Groban – All You Need to Know About Attending the Show

Josh Groban in Port Elizabeth

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Join Josh Groban for "A Special Evening with Josh Groban" at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday 2nd December. This will be the last and final date as part of his South African tour where he will also perform in Sun City and Cape Town. Josh commented, "It is a great joy for me to return to South Africa. It remains in my heart as a country that has inspired me in so many ways and to prepare for my return visit brings back a flood of wonderful memories. It has been many years but I can't … [Read more...] about Josh Groban in Port Elizabeth

Robbie Wessels at The Boardwalk’s Vodacom Amphitheatre

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Popular Afrikaans singer and entertainer, Robbie Wessels will perform at The Boardwalk’s Vodacom Amphitheatre on Friday, 16 September. Bloemfontein-born Wessels gained widespread fame through his comical hit Leeu Loop and from appearing in SABC 2 show Gauteng Aleng Aleng. The audience can expect to hear songs from his latest CD Afrika Sonsak as well as his best known hits and as always, an evening with Robbie Wessels is filled with good humour and lots of fun. The show starts at 19h00 … [Read more...] about Robbie Wessels at The Boardwalk’s Vodacom Amphitheatre

Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child

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The Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to be bringing Ian von Memerty's musical version of Fiela's Child to the stage in November 2011. This hauntingly beautiful show, based on Delene Matthee's much loved novel Fiela se Kind, will be seen first by Port Elizabeth theatre goers. Ian has entrusted his work to the brilliantly capable hands of Director Robin Williams who, along with Musical Director Neil Leachman and Lighting Designer David Limbert, will make this classic South … [Read more...] about Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child

SAMA Award Winning SEQ Bring Sexy Back to Port Elizabeth

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South Africa's spectacular instrumental pop group Sterling Electric Quartet (SEQ) will be returning to The Boardwalk due to popular demand. The instrumentalists performed a sold-out show in December 2009, and will be performing a selection of their hits during their show on Friday August 5 at The Boardwalk Vodacom Amphitheatre. The SAMA winners took the entertainment industry by storm in 2009 with their genre-defying musical style and sensational live performance. The group has shared the … [Read more...] about SAMA Award Winning SEQ Bring Sexy Back to Port Elizabeth

Celebrate the Joy of Voice with the Stellenbosch University Choir in PE

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The Eastern Cape Junior Children's Choir (ECjCC) will present a concert with the Stellenbosch University Choir on Monday, 8 August, at 19h00 in the Dutch Reformed Church Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth. The Stellenbosch University Choir, the oldest university choir, founded in 1936, has won international acclaim through performances, concert tours and participation in prestigious festivals and competitions. At the World Choir Games in Graz, Austria (2008) they won the 1st prize in the open … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Joy of Voice with the Stellenbosch University Choir in PE

Sponsor A Child

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Sponsor a child from as little as R50.00, bring the family and come watch this awesome show and join EPCYCC in CIRCLE OF LIFE. A family show starring Ian Von Memerty of "Strictly come dancing fame", one of South Africa's greatest entertainers. He joins his family, Wife Viv, Son Oscar and daughter Kasvia on stage in a show that will have you crying and laughing as he talks about his life's dramas, the child he lost and how Oscar surviving MPS6 a life threatening disease. This he does with his … [Read more...] about Sponsor A Child

And All That Jazz at the Opera House

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The Port Elizabeth Opera House will be cooking with the brassy sounds of the Alexander Road High Big Band, under the direction of Debbie Everard. The band will perform selections from music legends such as Cole Porter, Miles Davis, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Norah Jones, Diana Krall and many more at the end of July. The concert was previously scheduled to take place at the Vodacom Amphitheatre, The Boardwalk, but due to the exceptional response from the public, the organisers … [Read more...] about And All That Jazz at the Opera House

All Starz National Dance Championships

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The All Starz National Dance Championships takes place from 15 to 17 September 2011 at the Port Elizabeth Opera House. The competition is open to any individual or school. Categories include; modern, tap, hiphop, ballroom, Irish dancing, pantsula, cheerleading, acrobatics, bellydancing And many more! Title Divisions may do any entertainment from song, modelling, karate etc. and showcase your talent. Winners will have the opportunity to enter an International Competition in Europe/USA … [Read more...] about All Starz National Dance Championships

Anton Steyn as Ali Hakim

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Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Anton Steyn as Ali Hakim. Anton has proven himself an accomplished actor in many plays for ATKV-PEAAT and PEMADS including The Government Inspector, As Die Kat Weg Is... and A Few Good Men. In 2009 he turned his hand to musical theatre playing the whimsical title role in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown for PEMADS and last year he took on the triple challenges of … [Read more...] about Anton Steyn as Ali Hakim

Neil Leachman as Jud Fry

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Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Neil Leachman as Jud Fry. Neil is well known to theatre and concert goers in PE as a gifted Sound Engineer as well as a talented musician. It has been many years since he performed on stage and he is finding the experience very exciting and stimulating. "Being able to work with such well established actors and production crew, especially Robin, has given me the most … [Read more...] about Neil Leachman as Jud Fry

Damien Anderson as Will Parker

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Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Damien Anderson (@damien_anderson) as Will Parker. Damien started his G&S theatre journey in 2008 when he was cast as "Harry the Horse" in Guys & Dolls. Since then he has performed in many productions on all of the Port Elizabeth stages. 2009 saw Damien appointed to the Marketing Portfolio on the G&S Committee which has kept him busy off stage whilst still … [Read more...] about Damien Anderson as Will Parker

Faye Gatley as Ado Annie Carnes

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Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Faye Gatley as Ado Annie Carnes. Faye Gatley is a singer, songwriter and professional performer. Faye first entered the theatre world in Fiddler on the Roof in 2005 for G&S. In 2007 she appeared in Footloose and then won her first lead role as "Paris" in the PEMADS pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood for which she received the award for Best … [Read more...] about Faye Gatley as Ado Annie Carnes