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from March 8th

Directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith the adventures of Pinocchio is one of the finest classics of all time. The story is filled with a mixture of magic ,suspense, fun and excitement.
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from March 10th

Rebecca O’Connor is SIMPLY THE BEST as Tina Turner, and with a full live band.
Rebecca O’Connor first came to international attention as the winner of the prestigious European impersonation competition “Stars in their Eyes” in 2002 in front of thirty-three million television viewers.  The Irish-born star then returned to her home to focus on her new dynamic project, The Tina Turner Tribute Show, Simply The Best, which subsequently toured all of Europe to much success. 

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from March 25th

Trevor Noah will be embarking on a comedy whirlwind tour of his beloved South Africa, before he goes to do stand up comedy in the USA. He will return sometime - but for now its Goodbye!
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from April 12th

These masters of make-believe and illusion wow audiences and critics wherever they perform. By using everyday objects and materials, such as cardboard boxes, rolls of toilet paper, masking tape, refuse bags, etc., they create ingenious costumes and expressive masks that transform into fascinating and funny creatures.
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from April 1st

Fiery, beautiful and irresistible, Carmen has thrilled audiences since its premiere with its passionate score and its sexually powerful principal character, Carmen.This Opera Africa production of Georges Bizet’s popular French opera Carmen will feature an impressive international and local cast, headed up by American conductor Timothy Myers, acclaimed director James Marvel and The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit.
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from April 7th

Jim Jefferies the globally renowned Australian stand –up comedian will be in South Africa in April 2011. Never afraid to court controversy, Jefferies' forthright and opinionated shows have sometimes divided audiences. But no one ever said being a comedian was easy, even if Jefferies makes it look that way.
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from April 12th

The majestic sound of the African Bushveld will be resonating from The Fringe, at Joburg Theatre, during April 2011. Paisley Productions, in association with SANParks Honorary Rangers, will proudly stage AFRICAN ADVENTURE, a new and exciting family musical.
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from May 3rd

Evoking an incredible feeling of energy and emotion as Ireland's passion pounds the stage in a spellbinding tale that has brought overseas audiences to their feet, DANCE OF DESIRE takes you on a mythological journey of jealousy, love and betrayal
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from May 27th

The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT) keeps the spirit of Valentine's Day alive well into May with the full – length, three act ballet of the tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet, at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein.
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from April 19th

For the first time in South Africa, and directly from its UK tour, this electrifying show brings you a night of superb songs and immensely talented ladies, displaying a brilliant blend of musical styles. The eight stunning Sopranos enthrall the audience with timeless classics from the world of Opera to Broadway, and popular classics to contemporary rock, paying homage to the greatest Divas the world has ever seen.
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from October 5th

After sell-out seasons in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and a short season on London's West End; the hilarious South African play, THE CHILLI BOY, will be touring Johannesburg and Durban (by overwhelming demand) in 2011. Enjoying its 9th Johannesburg season and 8th Durban season, THE CHILLI BOY is regarded as one of the most successful plays in South African Theatre history.
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from October 26th

The story of CINDERELLA is brought magically to life from page to stage in a high quality, top-drawer production packed with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and, of course, the special pantomime moment when Cinderella is transformed from rags-to-riches and whisked off to the ball – with the help of a little dusting of fairy Godmother magic!
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from November 9th

MONKEY NUTS, the latest comedy from Geraldine Naidoo (the creator of HOOT and THE CHILLI BOY), enjoyed numerous standing ovations and packed houses at the 2009 and 2010 National Arts Festivals in Grahamstown. The show, performed by multi-award winning actor Matthew Ribnick, has received rave reviews in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
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