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 Yolande Farrow as Aunt Eller. Yolande is an accomplished actress and singer who has graced the PE stage in numerous productions for G&S, PEMADS, and the PE Shakespearean Festival as well as professional productions. Just for a little variety she has also worked as Stage Manager, served on the G&S Committee, done props and co-ordinated revues. Yolande has many … [Read more...] about Yolande Farrow as Aunt Eller
Concerts
Time to go LOCAL After the Euphoria of Bra Hugh and George Benson
Local jazz band, Afromix will be hosting a series of jazz performances and workshops in New Brighton, entitled Afro Jazz Concerts, aimed at "reviving the passion and entertainment of local music, while helping to identify and develop upcoming talent." The project will see a series of performances and workshops being held at New Brighton's Red Location Museum on one Sunday afternoon of every month for the foreseeable future. Each performance will feature a local band performing together with … [Read more...] about Time to go LOCAL After the Euphoria of Bra Hugh and George Benson
Mandi Polley as Laurey Williams
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 Mandi Polley as Laurey Williams. Mandi has found it incredibly fulfilling playing the wonderfully 3-Dimensional role of Laurey in only her 8th production. For G&S she appeared in Back to Broadway in 2010 and Crazy in Love this year. Prior to these she appeared in Shelter and Funny Girl at Theodor Herzl, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood and Thoroughly Modern … [Read more...] about Mandi Polley as Laurey Williams
Kilts, Celts and Welsh Rarebit
A tribute to the great Celtic stars from The Fureys to U2, the Cranberries to The Corrs, the Blarney Brothers to The Proclaimers and everything in between! Performed by Annaline Stiglingh, Colin Lyall, Marelize Booyens-Barnard & Niqui Cloete-Barrass The formidable talents of four of PE's top performers combine at last in this journey through the Celtic legends in the music industry. Whether you're a misty-eyed fan of The Fureys, a U2 diehard, or an Annie Lennox or Sinead O Conner … [Read more...] about Kilts, Celts and Welsh Rarebit
Andile Ace Magxaki as Curley McLain
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 Andile "Ace" Magxaki as Curley McLain. Ace has been a regular on the G&S stage for many shows including Cabaret, Footloose, Guys & Dolls and featured in our Valentine's Cabaret for 2011, Crazy In Love. He also appeared as the loveable Schroeder in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown for PEMADS. Oklahoma has been an exciting journey for him in his first lead role. … [Read more...] about Andile Ace Magxaki as Curley McLain
Free Port Elizabeth Concert
The Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival free concert takes place today, Friday 13 May at the Vuyisile Mini (formerly Market) Square in front of the City Hall from 17h00 and ending at 23h00. There are 10 items on this tonight's free programme: Shades of Blackness MC Introduction (expect electioneering, bring ear plugs) Down by Law 4 x DJ Spots Mojazz Belinda Davids Hugh Masekela and Goldfish The main Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival takes place … [Read more...] about Free Port Elizabeth Concert
I Admit I Do Have a Smidgin of Sympathy
Sometimes I wonder if the organisers of the Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival were properly briefed about how battered the Port Elizabeth public have been with regards to failed music concerts in the city? As it stands we have had more failed concerts than successful in the short history of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. I am sure, too, that it must irk everyone involved that a Google.co.za web search finds MyPE as the FIRST result which, unfortunately references the failed … [Read more...] about I Admit I Do Have a Smidgin of Sympathy
Celebrating Music and Sharing Skills via The Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival
This weekend the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will rock with the biggest musical celebration the region has ever experienced. But the NMB International Music Festival will be about much more than getting down to world-class music. On Thursday 12 May before the fest performances, the landmark event begins with the sharing of practical skills and valuable knowledge in a tightly organised series of Workshops and Master Classes. This initiative is at the heart of the festival's strategy to actively … [Read more...] about Celebrating Music and Sharing Skills via The Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival
Victoria Park High School Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
20 years on from the last show stopping rendition the Victoria Park High School will once again take to the stage to present Andrew Lloyd Webber's, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Opening night takes place on Wednesday the 11th of May, and the show runs until Saturday the 14th of May. The production will be staged in Victoria Park's David Blake Hall, and promises to be yet another proud notch in the belt of the school's prestigious music and drama resume. Victoria Park High … [Read more...] about Victoria Park High School Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
PE’s Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival
At the launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival, the organisers of the event made three promises - to stage a world-class act with international headliners; to showcase the towns of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch, Colchester and surrounds as areas of immense musical talent and to present a show that reflects the city's diverse musical tastes. Looking at the lineup, the organisers have kept their word. Not only have they secured guitarist/singer George Benson and … [Read more...] about PE’s Nelson Mandela Bay International Music Festival
Oklahoma! Opens 18 May in Port Elizabeth
Rehearsals are well underway for the dazzling Gilbert and Sullivan production of Oklahoma! which opens with a Patrons & Press Night on Wednesday 18th May. The principals and cast are hard at work putting together a show that G&S believe will be the highlight of the year. Robin Williams is working her magic as Director, Candy Johnstone is putting all through their paces on the choreography front and Shawn Lyon returns as Musical Director for this classic hit. Shan Sabbadin is our much … [Read more...] about Oklahoma! Opens 18 May in Port Elizabeth
Last Night of the Proms with James Bhemgee
On 21 and 22 May the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra will present Last Night of the Proms in Africa. Last Night of the Proms is an annual extravaganza in support of St Francis Hospice. Richard Cock will be conducting the musical merriment, with soloist James Bhemgee - the street sweeper turned opera singer, who brought the country to a standstill when he won last year's SA's Got Talent competition. Book at Computicket. After winning SA's Got Talent James said; ''For 13 years I've … [Read more...] about Last Night of the Proms with James Bhemgee
Pearson Movie Magic Revue
The Pearson High School revue will feature film music from Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia, Rocky, Phantom of the Opera and many more. Petrus Mayer directs and leads the orchestra with a cast of talented Pearson pupils providing a great night's entertainment. Opening night is Monday 18th May and the show runs until Thursday 21st with shows at 19:00 so don't delay or you'll miss out! Tickets are just R30 for scholars and R60 for adults. Check the show out on Vleisbook. … [Read more...] about Pearson Movie Magic Revue
Khumbula – an Alexan Musical Trip Down South Africa’s Memory Lane
Music and cultural excellence is synonymous with the name of Alexander Road High School and Port Elizabeth. This year's performance promises much of the same. Sporting a talented cast of 42 Alexan members, Khumbula (Remember) will take its audience on a fun-filled, foot-stompingly nostalgic journey, which they will remember forever! Audiences can look forward to experiencing songs like Weeping, Homeless, Vulindlela, My Kind of Girl and a host of others. The singers and dancers will be … [Read more...] about Khumbula – an Alexan Musical Trip Down South Africa’s Memory Lane
R8.1 Million Concert Headed for NMB Stadium
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will host the biggest music show to be ever held in the city in May, following the signing of an agreement between the municipality and the organisers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival today. The agreement that was signed with espAfrica at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a culmination of many months of preliminary work between the renowned international event organisers and the municipality. Significant milestones have already been reached in … [Read more...] about R8.1 Million Concert Headed for NMB Stadium
