What Is It?
Enjoy the live stream experience of the revamped musical, The Last Five Years. The reworked performance will be brought to you by the talented students from Oxford University!
When Is It?
Saturday, 09 May 2020 at 19:30 BST.
Where Is It?
Online, click here.
How Much Is It?
Free.
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Please Note: Event is subject to be cancelled at any given time, so please check to avoid disappointment.
What Is It?
Enjoy an evening of singing, dress ups and comedic entertainment with the Do It For Betty Drag Brunch.
Join Schwa de Vivre for a weekly live stream every Sunday for a good laugh and good energy.
This is a definite must see.
When Is It?
Sunday, 10 May 2020 - Sunday, 31 May 2020 at 12:00 EDT.
Where Is It?
Online, click here.
How Much Is It?
Free.
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Please Note: Event is subject to be cancelled at any given time, so please check to avoid disappointment.
What Is It?
The Red Line Projects Play Reading is back and ready to give you yet another capturing reading or Gruesome Playground Injuries. The reading will feature Rose Byrne and Ewen Leslie.
It's going to be epic!
When Is It?
Saturday, 09 May 2020 at 10:30 AEST.
Where Is It?
Online, click here.
How Much Is It?
Free.
For More Information
For more information, click here.
Please Note: Event is subject to be cancelled at any given time, so please check to avoid disappointment.
What Is It?
Celebrate your love of Broadway as some amazing artists gather to perform at the Take Me To The World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration.
You will get to see performances from artists such as Meryl Streep, Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin and many more.
This is a must see!
When Is It?
Sunday, 26 April 2020 at 20:00 EST.
Where Is It?
YouTube, click here.
How Much Is It?
Free.
For More Information
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Event is subject to be cancelled at any given time, so please check to avoid disappointment.
What Is It?
Africa Rising International Film Festival 2019 is bringing it to Newtown and your are invited.
The film festival is bringing many elements that will have you inspired.
The program will include:
International and African film screenings
The Film Child program for school children
Masterclasses
Panel Discussions
Live Film Masterclasses
Pan African Legends Series curated by Lebone Maema
Film Poker Pitching
The Digital Hub
and so much more ...
When Is It?
Wednesday, 27 November 2019 - Saturday, 30 November 2019 (Times differ)
Where Is It?
Ster-Kinekor Newtown, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
How Much Is It?
Tickets are Earned, get closer to your tickets Here.
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For more information, visit Here.
There is nothing quite like storytelling, breathing life into a script or perhaps expressing what lives on the inside and is bursting to come out. It's like poetry, speaks for those unspoken. So, if you have been searching for acting schools around Johannesburg, we will help with getting you started on all that drama.
Why You Need The Drama?
First and foremost, the performing arts is a great way to tell beautiful stories. Whether it's storytelling that heals yourself or other people that can resonate with what you have to say.
Learning the art of drama can really allow you to find yourself in the process. Through drama, you can discover a lot of things that you love or even dislikes that grate you, but it's all about growth and enjoyment.
A few things that you need to know:
- All you need to do is just be yourself.
- Although you may live in many characters, your own personality really helps the character shine through.
- Don't push yourself to be perfect - there is beauty in imperfection too.
- Don't take yourself too seriously - easy-going is the trick.
- There is a reason why you discover a lot in the process, it's about exploring.
- Have fun.
Now, let us take a look at some cool places around Joburg that will lead you to the right direction.
The Market Theatre Laboratory
You might be familiar with the Market Theatre, The Market Theatre Laboratory known as the MarketLab is an element of the umbrella that brings you creation, art education and performance.
The MarketLab trains actors and theatre makers so here you will learn the best of both worlds. They will help you understand the vast difference between the impactful acting for TV and the defining traits of acting for on-stage.
This is a great place to meet artistic people and be surrounded by Raw Art. Another cherry on top, they have open dance classes as well.
Johannesburg Academy Of Theatre Arts
JATA as it is known; is all about nurturing the craft of young people. The Johannesburg Academy Of Theatre Arts offers semi-private and private weekly acting classes.
They pride themselves in making the youth realise their talent and love for the performing arts. They specialise in a multifaceted range of acting, which also includes a musical theatre holiday club.
This is a great extra mural to implement while the children are growing so that they can learn new disciplines.
AFDA
Love the drama, but from behind the scenes? AFDA is the place you need to acquaint yourself with.
AFDA is school that specialises in Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. It's all about capturing the drama. They offer courses in Undergraduate, Higher Certificate and Postgraduate.
AFDA is available in all the major cities in Mzansi so you can start exploring what they have to offer. This is where producers are made.
The Curtains Close
We have explored a tasty offering Jozi has for us, what's left is for us to take the first step to a world of discovery, characters, emotions, capturing the moments, untold stories and many places the performing arts can take you.
Last realistic words to leave you with...
Ralph Waldo Emerson -“Every artist was first an amateur.”
Those of us familiar with Newtown know that this is the one place in Joburg that can bring together artists from all walks of life. What brings them together all the more is The Market Lab.
This suburb is filled with art and creativity, surrounded by many facilities that practice the arts, share the arts and render the arts. We are absolutely spoiled for choice here. The most dominant art form in Newtown is theatre.
This calls for an introduction to the market laboratory; the urban and sophisticated theatre that is an element of the traditional nostalgic Market Theatre. Situated right across from the historical Museum Africa and Mary Fitzgerald Square, this beautiful architecture has not even been around for five years and it's already a hit in the industry for drama, comedy, romance and storytelling at its best. Not only is it a platform for actors and storytellers, but for dancers too.
The Lab...
The Market Theatre Laboratory inspires, creates and perfects the craft and amazing talent, and helps the artists pursue their dreams. This concept was founded by Barney Simon and Dr John Kani; big names in the industry.
The Market Theatre Laboratory is one of the pillars under the The Market Theatre umbrella, so we can't separate the two. We also can't ignore the amazing work that they do in supporting young and talented artists with disadvantaged backgrounds.
What gives the 'Lab' a special edge is the support around it, which includes Photo Workshop, The Windybrow Arts Centre and The Foundation.
The Art...
Courses
Their courses allow room for creativity, with courses like the Introduction to Performance & Theatre Skills programme and modules that include acting, theatre-making, mime and physical theatre and voice, with many more options available.
For the writers and all-round creators there are writing, design and stage management courses to better equip students. What better place is there to study arts than a hub of creativity?
Dance
There is also a dance school that welcomes all dancers (and those who don't consider themselves 'dancers') to come and enjoy performance and to learn more about dance. They offer tap dance, kasie jive and contemporary, among others. The open dance classes welcome everyone and includes classes for kids and adults.
Show Time
The Market Lab has showcased amazing work and have collaborated with great companies to create a collective, the Windybrow Arts Centre. The Market Theatre Laboratory has also launched a new drama company to take the performance scene to a new level.
This theatre has seen productions like The Little Prince, Hani Musical and screenings by National Theatre. Check out a cool production and support the young talent our country has to offer.
If you know anything about Newtown then you know that this is the one place in Joburg that can bring artists from all walks of life together for the love of the arts. What brings them to here all the more is The Market Lab.
This place is filled with art and creativity, surrounded by many facilities that practice the arts, share the arts and render the arts. You are absolutely spoiled for choice when you are here, but most of all the most dominant thing that brings the whole of Johannesburg to Newtown is theatre.
This calls for an introduction to the market laboratory; the urban and sophisticated theatre that is an element of the traditional nostalgic Market Theatre. Situated right across from historical Museum Africa and Mary Fitzgerald Square, this beautiful architecture has not even been around for 5 years and it's already a hit in the industry for bringing the drama, comedy, romance and storytelling at its best. Not is it a platform for actors and storytellars, but for dancers too.
The Lab...
The Market Theatre Laboratory is all about inspiring, creating and perfecting the craft of amazing talent and helping them get a step closer into pursuing their dream. This hope of the arts was founded by Barney Simon and Dr John Kani; South Africa's big names in the industry.
The Market Theatre Laboratory is one of the pillars under the The Market Theatre umbrella so by no mistake, can we separate The Market Theatre from the Market Lab. Neither can we separate them from the amazing work that they do to support young and talented artists with disadvantaged backgrounds.
What makes the 'Lab' even more special is the support around it. This includes Photo Workshop, The Windybrow Arts Centre and the Foundation.
The Art...
Courses
Their courses allow room for creativity, with courses like Introduction to Performance & Theatre Skills Programme and modules that include, acting, theatre-making, mime and physical theatre, voice and more.
For all the writers and all round creators, there are writing, design, stage management courses to better equip you and what better place to do this than a hub of creativity.
Dance
There is also a dance school that welcomes all of the dancers (and those who don't consider themselves 'dancers') to come and enjoy performance and learning more about dance.
They offer tap dance, kasie jive, contemporary and more. The open dance classes welcome everyone; they include classes for kids and adults.
Show Time
The Market Lab has showcased amazing work and have also collaborated with amazing companies to create a collective, the Windybrow Arts Centre and the Market Theatre Laboratory launched a new drama company to take the performance scene to a different level.
This theatre has seen productions like The Little Prince, Hani Musical and screenings by National Theatre. So with all that said, why don't take some time to go and check out at cool production - support that young talent the country has to offer.
What Is It?
If you love the series just as much to even want to be on it, this is your chance to audition for it. Yes you heard right, MTV Shuga is having their auditions this coming weekend, and if you think you have what it takes, come on over! The first auditions will be taking place in Jozi and the second auditions will be held in Durban (Sunday, 26 August 2018 at Olive Convention Centre in Durban).
If you are also an aspiring actor who can't audition in person at either venues, there is a chance for you to audition for the show online. Digital auditions are currently open, and submissions will be accepted until 23:59 on Saturday, 01 September 2018. The entry mechanism for online auditions is simple and full instructions can be found on www.MTVShuga.com. So, will be there!
When Is It?
Saturday, 25 August 2018 at 08:30-18:00.
Where Is It?
Zone 6, The Venue, 28 Blackchain Shopping Centre, Soweto, Johannesburg.
How Much Is It?
Visit their website for entry information www.mtvshuga.com.
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