Discover the freedom and beauty of dance with a showcase of Classical Contemporary, African and Jazz Dance at the Port Elizabeth Opera House on 21 and 22 September. To the pointe is brought to you by the award winning choreographer Candice Johnstone, who has choreographed such memorable big scale local productions as The King and I, Evita, Chicago, Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof, Footloose, Guys & Dolls, High School Musical, Oklahoma, and in 2012 - Evita again. We have come to expect a … [Read more...] about Let’s Get To the Pointe
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Road Safety Made Fun
August is Child Safety Month and to celebrate, The Entertainers, in collaboration with Kingfisher FM, will present 'Staying Alive' - a fun educational play aimed at teaching kids about road safety. Join Meerkat and Tortoise as they learn how to be safe when crossing the road at the PE Opera House Barn on 24 to 25 August 2012. Morning shows start at 10:00 and 12:00. Tickets are R10 for children and R15 for adults. Contact Megan at 082 6999 440 to book. … [Read more...] about Road Safety Made Fun
Medea 2012 – Has Society Changed at all?
In Port Elizabeth this August, Stageworld Theatre School will present "Medea 2012", the modern adaptation of Euripides' tragedy which truly highlights misogyny and revenge in society. Medea (Khanyisa Sigwanda) marries Jason (Cuan Louw) and they live in Corinth. Life in Corinth is about power and money. They have two beautiful sons but Jason decides to leave Medea and marry the young daughter of King Creon (Deon Strydom). He explains to Medea that the marriage is to ensure more power, more … [Read more...] about Medea 2012 – Has Society Changed at all?
An Evening with Qalazive “Ubhuti Wase Bhayi”
Elements Of Hip Hop Invites you, your friends and family to an Evening with Qalazive "uBhuti Wase Bhayi", Sakhi The Poet, Imibono, Siyabulela Thirteenth Disciple Zalabe It's going down at the P.E. Opera House (The Barn) on 1 March 2012 at 18h00 for 18h30 until 21h30. R30 gets you in and you need to book now to avoid disappointments as the Barn can only accommodate 100 people. Qalazive will also be shooting his Video featuring Hip Hop and Traditional Dancers. So don't miss out it's going to … [Read more...] about An Evening with Qalazive “Ubhuti Wase Bhayi”
Free Tickets to a Classic
The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive Deal subscription list. You don’t get more massive than FREE. Win on of five sets of double tickets to see Antony and Cleopatra - with a … [Read more...] about Free Tickets to a Classic
What if Antony and Cleopatra had Facebook?
In their day Julius Caesar, Marc Antony and Cleopatra dominated the ancient world and were probably fuel for huge amounts of gossip by servants and citizens alike. A local production of Antony and Cleopatra will use modern elements such as Skype and CNN news reports to tell the gripping love story. Imagine the Social Media status updates from these three: Cleopatra just bought a Persian carpet Cleo and Julius are friends with benefits Cleopatra asks; "Does my head look fat in this … [Read more...] about What if Antony and Cleopatra had Facebook?
So There I was and Suddenly the Strangest Thing Started Talking to me
Yup, Port Elizabeth gets to celebrate V-Day all over again. The Vagina Monologues, the show that thrilled PE 1n 2008, will be staged at the PE Opera House on Saturday 11 February 2012. The producers, The Elizabeth Club 100, are proud to be presenting this watershed worldwide event in Port Elizabeth in association with legendary SA Theatre personalities, Des and Dawn Lindberg. V-Day is celebrated all over the world at this time of the year. Director Dawn Lindberg is already busy casting in … [Read more...] about So There I was and Suddenly the Strangest Thing Started Talking to me
Kuchipudi Dance performance
On 18 November the Nirvana Performing Arts Circle will host a Kuchipudi Dance performance by Mruthyumjaya Pasumarthy from India. Pasumarthy was born into a family of eminent Kuchipudi Bhavgavata's with rich lineage and steeped in a pedigree dance form. He sees Kuchipudi art as an unbroken thread of cultural memories of myth, religion, music, and rhythm that connects him to India. Acclaimed for his exquisite performances across India and USA, Mruthyumjaya offers a Kuchipudi performance, a … [Read more...] about Kuchipudi Dance performance
Krisna Leela
An exciting new dance production, "Krisna Leela - The Divine Pastimes of Our Radiant Lord" celebrates in Bharat Natyam the playful pranks of one of Hinduism's most revered deities, Lord Krishna. Classical Bharat Natyam is an intricate and poetic dance form of rapid head, hand, eye and feet movements originating several thousand years ago in South India. The production is under the artistic direction of the accomplished dancer, Verushka Pather, head of Natya Ananda, Fine Arts Academy. The … [Read more...] about Krisna Leela
And All That Jazz at the Opera House
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
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
Port Elizabeth Band, Take Note, launch debut album, Rear Window
After recently signing a recording deal with national company Native Rhythms Productions, the seven-piece Port Elizabeth jazz band Take Note will launch their debut album entitled, "Rear Window" on June 23, 2011. The 14-track album is mixture of contemporary jazz with afro-soul. "It is a reflection of the township traditional songs as well as modern changes in society," says Take Note manager, Thandile Petshwa. Songs such as "Sakhile" and "Unonkala" are typical township jazz classics from … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Band, Take Note, launch debut album, Rear Window
I Have My Tickets to Mummenschanz, Do YOU?
Mummenschanz, the Swiss theatre phenomenon hailed internationally for their unique theatre of the imagination, will perform in the Port Elizabeth Opera House, during their second South African tour, from 29 March to 3 April. Local reviewers have been singing their praises. The Citizen described their show as a "remarkable" and "unique theatre experience", while the Cape Argus said "Theatre really doesn't get any better than this." In their fantastical show, the actors manipulate a variety … [Read more...] about I Have My Tickets to Mummenschanz, Do YOU?
Mesmerizing Mumenschanz Mime Returns
The extraordinary Swiss theatre troupe, Mummenschanz, who played to standing ovations in South Africa in 2008, returns for an extensive national tour from 22 February - 17 April 2011. Theatre patrons in Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Johannesburg can look forward to another spell of mesmerizing Mummenschanz magic. Acclaimed internationally for their innovative theatre style, these masters of make-believe and illusion wow audiences and critics wherever they perform. By … [Read more...] about Mesmerizing Mumenschanz Mime Returns
