What’s happening in Gauteng this weekend - 17 to 19 February

Enjoy some great contemporary theatre this weekend or get your feet tapping at a tip-top music show.  

Shwele Bawo

Shwele Bawo is a play about a woman who takes the law into her own hands and plans her abusive husband’s murder after she discovers he has been abusing their daughter too. The play looks at old traditions fighting to stay afloat when up against the problems in modern South Africa. Starring award-winning actress Motshabi Tyelele and Mary Makhato.

Date: 14 February to 18 March
Time: 20h15
Venue: The Market Theatre, Johannesburg
Call: +27 (0)11 832 1641
Price: R66 to R140

 

 

 

 

Dance Umbrella 2012

The Dance Umbrella annual festival is a celebration of contemporary dance, performance art, Afro-fusion, dance film and video from renowned South African choreographers. There will be a number of shows at the Market Theatre.

Date: 17 February to 4 March
Time: From 17h30
Venue: The Market Theatre
Call: +27 (0)83 915 8000
Price: R100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Night in Africa

Enjoy Afro-fusion music at its best from top South African musicians such as Thandiswa Mazwai, Zakes Bantwini, Theo and Noxolo. Thandiswa Mazwai has been hailed as South Africa’s top female contemporary singer – she performed at the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, and at other major international events. Once a part of the hugely successful trio Mafikizolo, Theo’s solo career has been very successful – his first album won him a SAMA and reached multi-platinum sales. The show will celebrate Afro-fusion music, and the popular house music of Zakes Bantwini.

Date: 18 February
Time: 19h45
Venue: Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Ekurhuleni
Call: +27 (0)83 915 8000
Price: R245 to R285

• Author: Mildred Thabane
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