ART EXHIBITION - "ILIFA
LABANTU HERITAGE OF THE
PEOPLE - ACQUIRING AFRICAN ART
1994-2004
Opens 24 Sept
Staying with the mood of celebration inspired by the recent "Decade of
Democracy" exhibition, Ilifa is entirely and proudly "out of Africa".
Carol Kaufmann, Iziko's curator of African art, states that "the
post-1994 sense of freedom has encouraged South Africans to look to the
North to rediscover cultural affiliations with the rest of the
continent". This important exhibition comprises over 150 artworks
including exquisite textiles from Ghana, beaded crowns and gold-weights
from Nigeria, richly ornamented Kuba ceremonial beadwork from the DRC as
well as magnificent "repatriated" works such as an engraved Nguni cattle
horn depicting scenes from the Zulu war of 1879. Certain items have
"come home" after more than a century abroad.
Event Details:
Venue:
Iziko SA National Gallery
Phone:
021 467 4672
Email:
ckaufmann@iziko.org.za
AMANDLA EBALI: THE POWER OF THE STORY
13 September 2004 - 25 January 2005
Exhibition of South African Children's books from 1814 - 2002.
About 150 items on display.
Entrance is free from 10h00- 17h00 on weekdays.
5 Queen Victoria Street
Event
Details:
Venue:
National Library of South Africa
Phone:
021 4246320
Email:
lianda.martin@nlsa.ac.za
WWW:
www.nlsa.ac.za
QUEEN AT THE BALLET
30 September - 9 October 2004
The world premier of Queen at the Ballet will showcase the diverse and
exciting talents of the Cape Town City Ballet.
Incorporating various dance styles, spectacular visuals and the
incredible sounds of one of the best-loved rock groups ever known,
Queen. Accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic and special guest vocal
artists, Duncan Royce, Luciano Zuppa and Zanne Stapelberg Cape Town City
Ballet's new work will take the audience on a nostalgic and up-lifting
journey through music and dance. Capetonians can be prepared to be left
breathless by the sheer size of this production, the shimmering
costumes, slick, fast-paced choreography and foot-tapping music, all on
the Artscape Opera House stage."This new work will be the greatest and
most exciting of all my works to date" says choreographer Bovim of his
work "and I want to give Cape Town audiences an evening they will never
forget". This season features the entire Cape Town City Ballet, The Cape
Philharmonic and members of the Cape Town Opera Chorus.
Queen at the Ballet, opens on the 30th September at the Artscape Opera
House and runs to the 9th October, 2004.
Event Details:
Venue:
Artscape Opera House
Phone:
021 421 7695
Email:
andrew@capetowncityballet.org.za
WWW:
www.capetowncityballet.org.za
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
29 September - 7 October 2004
Due to popular demand, Cape Town City Ballet's Orpheus in the Underworld
will be re-staged and presented at the Artscape Opera House.
This highly comical ballet is based on the Greek legend of Pluto, God of
the Underworld, who falls in love with Eurydice, wife of Orpheus, and
lures her to his kingdom. Paeper has based her ballet on Jaques
Offenbach's operetta and sets the action in the 1920's with Pluto as the
head of a Mafia-type Underworld and Public Opinion as Calliope, Orpheus'
mother. The mythical world of Orpheus is set in a hotel. Orpheus and
Eurydice inhabit the ground floor. Jupiter and his Gods and Goddesses
occupy the penthouse with its swimming pool and the underworld is the
Nightclub in the basement of the hotel. The Ballet will feature several
stars of the past. Janet Lindup who has made the role of Calliope her
very own appears at all performances as will Owen Murray as the
benevolent Offenbach who keeps an eye on all the proceedings. John
Simons and Nicolette Loxton bring their own brand of humour to the roles
of the Elderly Couple in Act 1. Izak Botha and Andrew Warth appear with
Mervyn Willams as the somewhat odd, Elderly Gods
Event Details:
Venue:
Artscape Opera House
Phone:
021 421 7695
Email:
andrew@capetowncityballet.org.za
WWW:
www.capetowncityballet.org.za
EXHIBITION: THE ART OF PRODUCTION – ‘IN/MOTION’
6 - 23 October 2004
Suburban Films, in association with Erdmann Contemporary, are proud to
host THE ART OF PRODUCTION – ‘in/motion’.
An exhibition featuring the works of multi award-winning International
Director/Cinematographer Miles Goodall and rising star of the South
African art world, Cameron Platter.
Miles, a world-renowned director/cinematographer, and his Partner and
Creative Producer Linda Notelovitz (who conceived of the idea for this
exhibition) are the co-founders of Production Company Suburban Films.
Miles was recently awarded a Silver Lion at the Cannes Advertising
Festival, being the only South African Director to achieve such an
honour this year, as well as winning the Best Director accolades at this
year’s South African Dogstar Awards. While animation artist Cameron (the
newest addition to Suburban Films’ Directors team) has had his share of
the lime light, exhibiting both locally and abroad. Having been selected
by the Worldwide Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi, Bob Isherwood,
as one of only 26 New Directors for his Annual International Showcase,
Cameron is rapidly becoming a talent to be reckoned with.
GALLERY HOURS:
Tues to Fri 10am to 5pm & Sat 10am to 1pm
OPENING GALA:
Wednesday 6th October, from 7pm.
Event Details:
Venue:
Erdmann Contemporary, 63 Shortmarket, Cape Town
Phone:
021 426 2577
Email:
production@suburbanfilms.co.za
WWW:
www.suburbanfilms.co.za
THE SHELL V-POWER EXPERIENCE
5 - 10 October 2004
Shell V-Power is challenging Cape Town to test-drive their latest
innovation - The Shell V-Power Experience.
Sample the excitement of a Formula 1 race, all from the cockpit of
Michael Schumacher's Ferrari, and discover why Ferrari chooses Shell as
its exclusive fuel supplier. Prove that you can take the pressure of an
Formula 1 Pit Stop, by competing in the Pit Stop Challenge, and stand a
chance to win official Shell / Ferrari merchandise.
Race starts:
Cape Town: Tuesday, 5 October to Sunday, 10 October 2004
Canal Walk Shopping Mall (situated in promotional area within the food
court)
Event Details:
Venue:
Canal Walk
Phone:
021 448 2020
Email:
daryn@totalmedia.co.za
ON AT THE BAXTER THEATRE
October 2004
A variety of shows on at the Baxter.
POISON (27 September - 9 October )
The ganglands of Cape Town are brought to life on the stage in David
Kramer and Taliep Petersen's highly acclaimed musical, Poison. After its
overwhelming success some ten years ago, and an international season in
Malaysia and London, the production has been given a 21st-century
flavour, showcasing a cast of Cape Town's promising young talent.
IS JA! 21 September - 9 October
From boggerol to Broadway! From Woodstock to the West End! From the Cape
Flats to international fame! Is Ja! is a roller-coaster musical journey
through the life story of acclaimed actor Jody Abrahams, of Kat and the
Kings, District Six and Fishy Feshuns fame.
ECHOES OF OUR FOOTSTEPS
29 September - 9 October
Witchcraft has always held a powerful grip on the imagination of our
people - it is also the camouflage under which violence against women is
often justified in the name of traditional belief.
Event Details:
Venue:
Baxter Theatre
Phone:
021 685 7880
WWW:
www.baxter.co.za |
