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PLEASE NOTE PERFORMANCE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Rendezvous, 4 February -
You can look forward to fantastic jazz evenings, comedy shows as well as DJ and Hip Hop nights all through the year in this venue every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. The Rendezvous Theatre is set to become the real city centre party venue.
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Rendezvous
30 July - Afro-Traction, supporting artist Ternielle Nelson
6 August - Simphiwe Dana supported by Solace
7 August - Phinda supported by Rea
20 August - Basadi Women of Jazz supported by Fifi
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Opera, 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31 July
In an exciting coup for the South African opera scene, German opera company Theater Erfurt will be bringing its production of La Traviata to Pretoria in July to launch its three-year partnership with Opera Africa and The South African State Theatre.
The groundbreaking tripartite cultural exchange agreement, co-ordinated by Xoliswa Ngema, CEO of The State Theatre, and Hein Marx Director Opera Africa, will see the German opera house bringing out top international singers, conductors and directors. Theater Erfurt will be mounting its productions at The State Theatre in conjunction with its South Africa co-production partners, Opera Africa and The State Theatre.
This exchange partnership will kick of off with Giuseppe Verdi's popular opera La Traviata, and this will be an opportunity to experience the cream of international and local opera talent right here in Gauteng's premier opera house.
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Arena, 26 July - 1 August
LOSS and SEASON 2 is 13th FLOOR's first two part show. The show is about a twin brother and sister, Cois and Zahn Smit, who grow up in a bizarre household.
Cois, a champion streetfighter keeps himself busy with illegal fighting to keep the family alive.
Zahn is a beautiful wannabee model who photoshops herself into the model industry. Confronted with everyday situations of loss, the twins journey though life, their soul connection sometimes the only thing that elbows them forward to live another day.
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Rendezvous, 29 July
Zubz (e last letter) supported by Poet e Sonnet, Chill Factor and N'viegh. Deejay: Dimplez
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5 - 7 August
The International Women's Festival will take place at The State Theatre from 4 to 8 August. A selection of quality, original and cutting edge international and local productions in music, poetry and theatre will be presented.
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Opera, 11 - 27 August
The Tshwane Youth Arts Festival, founded in 1995, is presented each year on the Opera Stage of the State Theatre and runs over a period of 14 days giving more than 150 schools in the greater Gauteng and surrounding areas the opportunity of participating. This Festival inspires children of diverse cultures to make a difference in their lives never to be forgotten. These children perform on one of the most sought after theatres in Africa and perform as a team to broaden their horizons. Some schools, individuals and groups have, through this Festival, had doors open for them to travel abroad and share their talents with others from afar.
The Tshwane Youth Arts Festival each year announces an increasing number of entries and would like to broaden the boundaries to invite other provinces to be part of this experience. A festival of this magnitude, standard and popularity, however, has also been made possible through the co-operation and dedication of principals, teachers, parents and learners.
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Arena, 13 - 29 August
These ladies are doing it for themselves: all female arts collective, Thari Ya Arts Productions team up with The State Theatre and National Arts Council for an original stage production.
With industry recognition ranging from soapie stars to a ladies jazz band, the female arts collective, Thari Ya Arts Productions launch their debut stage performance Bubble Bosoms in August at The State Theatre.
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Rendezvous, 26 August
Pro (Dankie San) supported by Streetal-Ant, Soprano and Ken-I. Deejay: Voqul
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27 August - 7 September
The City of Tshwane South Africa's capital City, is graced by the grandeur of the Union Buildings, powered by the importance of the Reserve Bank, enriched by the offerings of The South African State Theatre, and home to global embassies and consulates; a melting pot of language, culture and experience.
Hosted by the prestigious South African State Theatre, the Capital Arts Festival has brought a unique platform for meeting different people and interacting with different cultures. Together with artists who are real masters of communication through art, this festival is a strong builder of bridges between international cultures.
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3 - 26 September
Brenda Fassie: Nokuzola. Queen Bee. Sleaze Queen. Rock 'n Roll Phenomenon. Gifted performer. Pop star. Call her what you want, but the truth is that there is only one Ma-Brrr and this unique musical is your chance to experience Brenda in her full, true might.
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Arena, 8 - 12 September
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN is a humoristic exploration of the differences between men and women and how those differences cause us to misunderstand each other completely.
And says Hannes Muller: "Ek is die grotman! Ek is die jagter! En alle mans is nie poepholle nie! Ons sien julle by GROET DIE GROTMAN!" ("I am the caveman! I am the hunter! And all men are not assholes! See you at GROET DIE GROTMAN!")
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Drama, 15 - 18 September
In her room at the old age home Magdaleen is making sure that Miss Muffet, as she calls her beloved Bernina, is extra clean and that all the extra thread, needles, and spindles are neatly packed for the woman who is coming to collect the machine. And between cleaning and packing she takes us on a journey of compassion, humour and wisdom to a time of milk deliveries in glass bottles, brewed coffee, socks with seams and a childhood on the farm. Interwoven with these memories are the stories of her family: her husband, Tielman, and her four children, including the apple of her eye, Wim. We are again reminded that every person's life, however ordinary and simple it may be, is an epic poem with universal themes of luck, loss and reconciliation.
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Rendezvous, 30 September
Zuluboy supported by Panic, Blade and Gee. Deejay: Naves
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Opera, 2 October 2010
This star-studded, glamorous event will take place on 2 October 2010 at The South African State Theatre, Opera at 20h00. There will be a limited number of tickets available - so book your place on the red carpet and mingle with the 'in' crowd at this sparkling event.
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Drama, October
Transnet Internal Choirs Competition (ICC) - sees the winning Transnet Choirs from six different regions competing for the prestigious title of being the best Transnet choir. Choirs comprise of employees from the Transnet Operating Divisions.
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Drama, 9 - 10 October
Edouard Miasnikov proudly presents the world renowned CAMERATA VOCAL GROUP.
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10 October - 7 November
Buddy Holly's brief life has become the stuff of legend. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of that legend and catches that unique mixture of innocence, determination, humour and charm that was Buddy Holly and wraps it up into a package that truly deserves the billing: "The World's Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical"
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Rendezvous, 28 October
Teargas (Dark or Blue) supported by Anvils, Mahipi and Black light. Deejay: Picasso
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Drama, 29 - 30 October
Zanelle Wessels Studio presents A Pocket full of Christmas, a dance production in two acts.
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Opera, 9 - 12 November
Since 2008 The Singing Christmas Tree was re-invented and hosted by the University of Pretoria Jakaranda Children's Choir. Some 300 Children from the Greater Tshwane and surrounding areas (including Rustenburg) take part in this event.
Each year announces an increasing number of schools interested in being part of such a wonderful performance. An event of this magnitude, standard and popularity, however, has also been made possible through the co-operation and dedication of principals, teachers, parents and learners.
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Opera, 19 November - 19 December
The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT), the country's largest professional ballet company is pleased to announce its return to Pretoria with the all-time family favourite The Nutcracker.
Since its first performance in 1892 The Nutcracker ballet has come to embody the festive season and SABT's year-end season continues this tradition. The Nutcracker appeals to audiences, young and old, continues to grow with each passing year. Join Clara as she is magically transported to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sweets; travel with the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and meet a dazzling array of colourful characters in a fantasy land. Root for the Nutcracker Prince as he battles against The King of the Rats and escape to a dream world with the lyrical and well-known score by Peter Ilyich Tshaikovsky.
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Rendezvous, 25 November
Skwatta Kamp supported by Bloodspilla, Loose Cannon and Ondaground. Deejay: Vicmo
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Drama, Arena, Momentum, Rendezvous
Celebrating the spirit of Mzansi through dance, poetry, music, comedy and drama
29 November to 12 December. This fun, exciting and entertaining arts extravaganza even of the year is back - bigger and better than before - a two week programme which includes poetry, dance, drama and comedy.
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