Each year, local performers are honoured with Naledi Theatre Awards, and while Best Lead, Best Director and Best Production are all coveted accolades, the Awards also grant a few very special nods at performers and performances that have gone beyond the roar of an encore. This year, there are four such Awards; The Lesedi Spirit of Courage Award, the Executive Director’s Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the World Impact Award. 2016 is the first time the Lesedi Spirit of Courage Award … [Read more...] about Special Honours at the Naledi Theatre Awards
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A-list all the way at the 2016 Naledi Theatre Awards
The 12th annual Naledi Theatre Awards will see a star-studded selection of performers and presenters entertain and honour stalwarts and spectacular newcomers of the South African stage. Taking place on Tuesday, 19 April at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, the Naledi Theatre Awards promise to be bigger and better this year. “Our entertainment line-up is very special,” says Executive Director, Dawn Lindberg. Special indeed, as Grammy Award winners Wouter Kellerman and Ladysmith Black Mambazo … [Read more...] about A-list all the way at the 2016 Naledi Theatre Awards
Top PE Theatre Award
The brand-new Clover Showtime Show of the Year Trophy was presented to a play, Twelfth Night, this year on Friday evening (29 January) , reports Artslink.co.za. For the first time since the advent of the awards programme in 1991, when Pemads Grapes of Wrath won, a play won the trophy. Clover's Senior National Promotions Officer, Milly Kemp, handed over the sparkling cup to PE Shakespearean Festival President, Rocky Mann, and the play's director, Lesley Barnard, on the Little Theatre stage on … [Read more...] about Top PE Theatre Award
Honk ! – The Broadway Musical : Little Theatre, Port Elizabeth
A MyPE.co.za 'Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: The Port Elizabeth Musical & Dramatic Society (PEMADS) presents Honk ! - the Broadway Musical version of Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Ugly Duckling', from 27 November - 14 December, 2013.... Video Rating: 5 / 5 Click HERE to find more 'Port Elizabeth' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Honk ! – The Broadway Musical : Little Theatre, Port Elizabeth
Bursary offered to emerging theatre directors
The Theatre Arts Admin Collective invites applications for the 2013 Theatre Arts Admin Collective's Emerging Theatre Director's Bursary. This year, 2 bursaries are on offer, supported in partnership with the Baxter Theatre Centre and Distell. The Bursary offers an emerging theatre director a mentor, a small budget, a month's rehearsal space and a week of performance at the Theatre Arts Admin Collective. It is recommended that directors work with already existing scripts as the month-long … [Read more...] about Bursary offered to emerging theatre directors
Hamlet 2013 at the Pemads Little Theatre
It's time to pack that picnic basket and head for the newly renovated PEMADS LITTLE THEATRE in Belmont Terrace. This year's production, Hamlet 2013, is in the hands of Linda-Louise Swain, who has had a long association with the Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival, both from the acting and directorial sides. Hamlet was last staged in Fort Frederick in 2000, to mark the anniversary of the first production of Hamlet in South Africa, by the garrison in the Fort in 1800. This particular … [Read more...] about Hamlet 2013 at the Pemads Little Theatre
Tony Cox and Steve Newman’s 30 Years Concert Tour!
Literally thousands of people have asked this question? Are Steve Newman and Tony Cox ever going to play together again? Yes yes yes! Their tour has hit the road and they’re hitting PE on 18 and 19 February! These boys have a performance record around the world unequalled by any other South African guitarist and the fact that they are now going to play together again, should be a beacon to many people who would love the opportunity to watch and hear them once more, side by side. Newman … [Read more...] about Tony Cox and Steve Newman’s 30 Years Concert Tour!
ROBIN AULD live in PE – 9 Feb at Savoy Theatre
Robin Auld is on tour to promote his latest album, “Fingers in my pocket,” and will perform in Port Elizabeth for one night only on Wednesday, 9 February at the Savoy Theatre. The album is an eclectic mix of blues and roots songs which was recorded in London in late 2010. It features the talents of long time collaborator and world beat drummer Barry van Zyl. Slide guitar, harmonica, African blues guitar stylings and soul vocals all feature in the fresh and vibrant sound of this award winning … [Read more...] about ROBIN AULD live in PE – 9 Feb at Savoy Theatre
