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Maps Maponyane on Life & Travel – page 3

Take a musical trip back to ‘Sophiatown’ – page 6 SA Music Carnival in with Vetkuk vs Mahoota

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n this regular column, we chatTravelling to mally takes over and I go straight into & Living withcase and leave the your house, starshanging cheese roti wrap from the House of some of SA’s premier personali- exploration mode. I normally check out at the airport and then getting Curries. ties about their travel experienc- into my hotel or where I’m staying, on the flight. That is capturing every es and favourite local pastimes grab a map to identify the good local moment. Being considered as quite a What is your speciality in the kitchen? Iand haunts. spots and then set off to find them. tall man, the comfort on flights can I make a mean, experimental spa- This week we catch up with media be negotiable as there’s only so much ghetti bolognaise. It might not sound personality and 2011 GQ Best Dressed What for you is usually the best way leg space available, no matter what like much, but trust me: it is good. Man, Maps Maponyane. to soak up the culture you’re in? class you travel in. I just wish it was You get the best feel of a place by easier to sleep during a flight. Describe your ideal night in, and out. What is your favourite travel desti- hanging out with the locals and by I love hanging out with my favou- nation, and why? experiencing the world through their What has been your favourite cui- rite people, might this be at a local New York. It encapsulates a world eyes. I enjoy finding the offbeat little sine that you have discovered on restaurant or at one of our houses. of possibilities for everyone and has places that’s hidden from the normal your travels? Spending quality time with quality a sense of majesty that you cannot tourist routes to explore and espe- Where do I start? I love food. Let me people is an important thing in life explain. A close second to this is Bar- cially to eat at. This is how you really rephrase - I love good food! I can and with our busy lifestyles it gets celona. get an understanding of a specific probably highlight a great dish from quite difficult to pause life and really place and its culture. every place I have ever been. If I have appreciate each other. What was your first international I enjoy sightseeing and have a thing to highlight one specifically, it needs I can easily have the best time of trip, and what do you remember for architecture. I enjoy seeing how to be eating lasagne and all the ge- my life relaxing at home with good most vividly about the experience? designs differ from city to city and lato I could get my hands on in Italy. music in the background, or a good England. I saved up money to travel country to country. It’s fascinating to movie whilst enjoying take-aways. when I was still studying. I was in ab- admire an individual’s creativity por- You’ve got exactly R48 in your wal- solute awe of this world I had only trait (sic) through the construction of let. Where do you go for lunch in What makes life worth living? ever been able to see on television. a building, which also contributes to Cape Town, Durban and in Joburg, Everything! The gift of waking up the culture of a country. and what do you have? each day and not knowing what life What is the first thing you usually Jozi: A simple, yet super tasty dish might throw at you. I live for my fam- do when you arrive at your desti- Flying – love it, or hate it? at The Whippet in Linden: scrambled ily, my friends, my “job”, the passion nation and you’re trying to get ac- Somewhere in the middle. Travel- eggs, avo and bacon on toast I have for life, the new challenges I climated? ling is part of the experience to get Cape Town: Baby burger from Clarkes get to face and by living every single I enjoy travelling tremendously so the to your destination. The excitement on Bree Street day to the full. Living each day as it excitement of a different place nor- starts when you pick up your suit- Maps Maponyane Durban: It must be the beef, chip and could be your last.

Mahoota presents the SA Music Carnival in Sandton

March heralds the return of Ma- The competition is not open to hoota and DJ Vetkuk’s birthday those that buy their tickets at the celebrations and the flagship event, door, nor those that have com- Mahoota’s SA Music Carnival. To plimentary tickets. Miss SA Music be held at Taboo in Sandton on Carnival is the title awarded to the Friday, March 18, this event prom- woman with the best carnival out- ises to elevate the night fit, as decided by a panel of judges, scene to new levels. Revellers can and will carry the R30000 prize. expect over sixty of the top crop of (Terms and conditions apply to artists and DJs, four dancefloors, both competitions.) crazy prizes and a true carnival at- The Hip-hop, House and Kwaito mosphere. genres will be strongly repre- The venue will be extended ex- sented at the Carnival. Hitmakers clusively for this event. Each dance Kwesta, Entee, Nasty C, Naves and floor will be decked out in indi- Sphectacula, Heavy K, Fifi Cooper, vidual décor. The four floors, Aces, Black Motion, Oskido, DJ Bongs Kings, Queens and Masquerades and a battalion of others will be in are an increase over last year’s three attendance. Tira, AB Crazy, Uhuru, dancefloors. A new aspect of the Shimza, Junior Taurus and Lady event is the introduction of two Zama, Busiswa, Prince Kaybee and competitions: one for a car and the Dimplez are also on the bill. other for a cash prize of R30000. (Purchase your ticket from Compu- * Tickets are R220 from Compu- ticket and stand a chance to win ticket and R250 at the gate before the brand new car.) 10pm. Party with DJ Vetkuk and Mahoota at Taboo

Studio Theatre Montecasino (011) 511 1818

17 March - 23 March 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • Theatre Buzz Thinking person’s theatrical analysis of one of rock’s greatest songs

SHOW: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: The Un- The language that flows so ef- rus, because he keeps rising - even told Story fortlessly from Fridjhon’s lips is rich, after stopping a fuselage of bullets. CAST: ROBERT FRIDJHON humorous and full of life’s little The there is also a woman named DIRECTOR: ALAN SWERDLOW metaphors, weaving an endless pat- Shirley, who tidies up and gives him VENUE: PIETER TOERIEN’S STUDIO AT tern of artistic comparisons between food, which he suspects is poising MONTECASINO, FOURWAYS, UNTIL APRIL various masters whose works have him. 17 left indelible impressions on the art Scaramouche’s tiny retreat is a REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN world through the ages. He loving- tower in a disused church, a sanctu- ly explores, with words, the texture ary of creativity and peace, where he obert Fridjhon and Alan and tone of the paintings, fixating ruminates about life and its little iro- Swerdlow, two shining lights on how the different glorious co- nies. The letter he is writing is to be in the South African the- lours were created and applied to the given to a young man named Freddy atre firmament, have com- canvas. In those days, he says, paint Bulsara (Freddie Mercury) whom he binedR their creative forces to present had to be delicately mixed for there hopes will deliver it to his mother. a darkly intelligent one-man tour were no tubes from which the paints Great sound affects and an effec- de force based on the iconic Queen oozed. tive set representing a painter’s stu- song, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. His narrative touches on the char- dio help create an ominous Gothic Written and performed by Fri- acters in his life, from the gorgeous mood. A note of caution, though: djhon and immaculately directed by Claire, with whom he fell in love ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, is not easily Swerdlow, this lengthy monologue and once painted to the brutal thug accessible and some might find it a is a thinking person’s analysis of the Tony, who owns a successful Middle somewhat self-indulgent experience. song as viewed through the eyes of Eastern restaurant and who encour- The classic song in question, and a disillusioned and disturbed artist, ages and entices the artist to create the inspiration for this one-hand- Scaramouche, who spends his time work for Tony’s own personal enjoy- er, is described in the programme creating fake paintings of art’s many ment, offering the artist a substantial notes as an untold story, and one in masterpieces. He signs his work Fi- sum of money to create one of Ra- which Queen were famously secretive garo and it is in great demand, es- fael’s works. about. “Its enigmatic story and hid- pecially from a local gangster named The versatile Fridjhon morphs into den meaning have remained shroud- Tony. the Tony character with ease, ad- ed in mystery for over 40 years...until ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has deep, justing the accent from Sheffield to now.” psychotic undertones which Fridjhon the hard streets of East London, and ruthlessly explores as he pens a let- you get a vivid picture of a man who * For bookings, call the Theatre Box ter to his aged mother and describes knows how to manipulate people Office on 011 511 1818; or book via his life and how he got to a situation through fear and money. Computicket. where his life is in danger and there Tony has a monster of a body- Robert Fridjhon in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is no exit route. guard, whom they have named Laza-

Napoleon is back to show how ‘Dragging 30’ comes to Sandton’s #AbsolutePower corrupts absolutely Theatre on the Square

With the nationwide #MustFall tral theme – how power can corrupt, There will be 9am and 12noon movements sparking debate around and how the formerly oppressed can weekday performances on the fol- the nature of power and its abuses, become the oppressors – remains lowing dates: there is arguably no better time to topical on a local, regional and revisit George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’, global scale. • Until March 18 at the Soweto The- which will be touring Gauteng as a ‘Animal Farm’ is a national school atre stage production from March. setwork and more than 15000 learn- • April 11 to 15 at the Joburg The- Standard Bank Young Artist Neil ers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal atre Coppen has skillfully woven the have already seen this play, with its • April 18 to 22 at the State Theatre, text from the classic novella into a all-female cast. It has picked up two Pretoria hard-hitting play that is meant to Naledi Theatre Awards along the resonate strongly with the South way, for best production for young “With a recent increase in the African socio-political situation. It audiences and best ensemble. number of campaigns with #Must- is produced by ShakeXperience, a Now, Napoleon, Snowball, Fall as the suffix, there is a clear theatre company specialising in arts Squealer and company are back indication that ‘Animal Farm’ is not education. to bring another round of disturb- only relevant to young people as a Although it was written seven de- ing political satire to our stages prescribed setwork, but is a neces- cades ago as an ironic commentary – a must-see modern parable for sary starting point in the develop- on Stalinism and post-revolutionary school-goers, enhanced by humour, ment and nurturing of much-need- dictatorships, ‘Animal Farm’s’ cen- movement, music and visuals. ed dialogue relating to themes such as leadership, democracy, diversity, The cast of ‘Dragging 30’ power, and ultimately, #MustRise movements,” says Lali Dangazele of ShakeXperience. ‘Animal Farm’ is adapted, direct- ‘Dragging 30’ is an explosion of mu- Genna Galloway (‘Grease’, ‘Cats’ and ed and designed by Coppen, with sical energy for theatre goers, open- ‘Sound of Music’), Natasha van der choreography by Daniel Buckland. ing at the Auto & General Theatre on Merwe (‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Sister Act’) It features Mpume Mthombeni, the Square in Sandton from March and Alan Fleischman, who drops in Tshego Khutsoane, MoMo Matsun- 15 to March 26. The production en- halfway for a special appearance as yane, Mandisa Nduana, Khutjo Ba- joyed a sell-out season in Cape Town drag queen, Cadenza Jones. He spills kunzi-Green and Zesuliwe Hadebe. recently and is a delightful bouquet out pearls of wisdom through his from the minds of Genna and Nata- pouty lips on a botoxed face. The * Tickets cost R70. For school block sha. stories and dialogue are spiced with bookings or more information, send This comedy cabaret and drag humour and a combination of clas- an email to Lalu Mokuku or Tiffani show offers a journey through the sics and original songs. Cornwall at lalu@shakexperience. minds of two women trying to come com/[email protected]; to terms with life’s third decade - * Book by calling 011 883 8606, or or call 011 057 5088/9, or 074 996 whilst learning to love themselves via Strictly Tickets on 082 553 5901; 7387. and embrace their 30’s. or visit www.strictlytickets.com. Starring in the production is Mandisa Nduna in a scene from ‘Animal Farm’

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Did you hear that one about the blonde…?

student (now friend) about it. It came What are they saying about their own ploring a simple thing like hair! Ponder- about as result of her little girl asking hair and their DNA, their heritage even: ing it further will permeate a few other questions about her “different, hard and something I thought we should be cel- aspects of our lives: like the golf playing Encore stiff” hair as opposed to the white and ebrating and owning? It just seems and the food you consume, with names some coloured girls with “straight, soft strange that I hardly ever see a white you cannot pronounce, the clothes you By Rafiek Mammon hair”. woman with an afro. wear, the expensive wines you drink and, [email protected] And, at the Spar near to where I live, Are you saying I always wanted to be and – all those things that our non- some staff members sport a few strange like you, madam? And now I can be… white folk now also want to talk about “hairstyles”. I use the inverted commas look at my hair! At night I take it off at dinner parties, as if that were an ex- n one of my favourite films (one because they are merely wigs that are and I sleep (and wake up) with my own pression of who they are? As if those that I watched about 20 times al- styled peculiarly. (not-so-straight-and-blonde) hair and things had been part of their upbring- ready, and referenced as many Not only that, they are also in colours before I even look in the mirror to see ing, or their culture or their traditions? times) called ‘Withnail & I’, it is said that more often than not don’t suit the the real me, I put on my blonde hair and Little wonder we are too often accused Ithat hair act like aerials – they pick up wearer of the wig. Or, maybe it is just my I feel like...hat? Someone I am not? And of not having a culture. signals from the cosmos and transmit lack of “moving with the times”, since why? Because I cannot stand who I re- We don’t really know who we are, them directly into your brain. This is the I am told it is an accessory much like ally am? Or, is it because I am so much perhaps? Little wonder “new money” reason bald-headed men are uptight. jewellery. in search of an identity that hitherto has has no class: you cannot buy style or And, as meaningless and hollow as I don’t know, but silly still looks silly eluded me? class. Anything with bling makes you that statement may seem, do not un- to me. Black assistants with the blond- And why would white women not feel “wealthy”. And, the bigger the bet- derestimate the importance of hair – est or reddest hair, very much like drag want to afford you the same courtesy ter: the wigs being a case in point. especially in this day and age, or more queens donning the biggest hair, want- by wearing a wig resembling your hair? As long as we are seen to be upward- The Guide importantly in this neck of the woods. ing to be more woman than real women! Do they even make such wigs? And, ly mobile…mostly in pursuit of touch- Integration (or what I like to call cross And I know, live and let live…still, I can’t if they did, it would be for a fancy dress stones as set by the very white person fertilisation) may be happening at a rap- help but find it hilarious. And, let me be party, or those wearing them would be that we accuse of being “superior”. id rate – what with our children going quite clear here – I am not saying you accused of ridiculing you? Someone has to explain that to me to mixed-raced schools, socialising with should not do with your “accessories” as Are you saying that all those years like I am a toddler. Your guide to kids from all walks of life: a good thing you wish – please…knock yourself out. that I fought to finally be me, and to But, I better stop there, because the best of what for the future of this country, right? But, just as much as you want commen- show it off to the world, I now want to someone is going to write to me and let is happening However, apparently hair is a real dation, you should also be happy with be you, and say to the world: “You are me know how I am not being part of the in and around topic of conversation – often even caus- criticism. the benchmark by which I measured my “solution” for this country or how “cyni- . ing trauma for (especially) little girls. I But I did start to think about it fur- humanness by all these years.” That is a cal” I am about its future, or, how racist To list your event, was totally unaware of this until I had ther: why do these women want this sad state of affairs to contemplate. I am, or, or… email: an interesting conversation with an ex kind of hair – soft, blonde and straight? And these questions are only by ex- [email protected]

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Alan Committie in Love Factu- 3pm (Sun) R70 bring the passion and virtuos- ing, dressage to Easter Egg Culcross Road, Bryanston. 19 Mar @ 5:05pm ally R80 Theatre on the Square. Cnr ity of Flamenco to stage. The hunting, fancy dress competi- (Tel) 011-706-3671 R40 – R120 In Love Factually our every- Space.com, Joburg Theatre. Rivonia and West Street, Nel- show is a progression from tion and more, there is bound Emirates Airline Park. 3 Up- ‘Dragging 30’ comes to Sandton’s man hero also investigates Cnr Loveday & Hoofd Street, son Mandela Square. (Tel) gentle light hearted pieces to to be something for everyone Guvon Academy Easter Cooking per Ross Street, Johannes- everything from Tinder to text Braamfontein. (Tel) 011-877- 011-883-8606 high energy numbers. to enjoy. Class burg. (Tel) 011-402-2960 breakups, online attractions 6800 17 – 20 Mar @ 8pm (Thur – 19 – 28 Mar @ 9am Learn some of the tricks of the Theatre on the Square and detractions, surviving as Ballet Da La Jeunesse Sat), 3pm (Sun) Free trade and how to be a mae- Witwatersrand Orchid Society a post-modern, metro-quasi- Stevie Starr This is a charity Ballet to fund R150 Kyalami Park. 1 Dahlia Street, stro in the kitchen. Show dexi-semi-multi-mano-sexual He made it to the finals of the education and develop- The Fringe, Joburg Theatre. Kyalami. (Tel) 021-487-9207 19 Mar @ 9am The society will showcase and exploring single vs min- ‘America’s Got Talent’ and is ment of the vulnerable chil- Cnr Loveday & Hoofd Street, R350 their unique collection of Or- gle. no stranger to the SA stage. dren in residential care at Braamfontein. (Tel) 0861- River Tubes Festival Guvon Academy. 1 Bosbok chids to the public. There will 17 Mar – 3 Apr @ 8pm (Fri), Stevie Starr is a ‘Professional Abraham Kriel Child care. 670-670 Grab a tube and float along Road, Randpark Ridge, also be plant sales daily. 5pm & 8pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun) Regurgitator’ that can swal- 18 – 20 Mar @ 7:30pm the Vaal river. The venue pro- Randburg. (Tel) 011-668- 18 – 20 Mar @ 9am R100 – R180 low light bulbs, coins, nails R140 Events vides tubes but feel free to 1621 R20 Studio Theatre at Montecasi- and many other small objects Roodepoort Theatre. 100 bring your own.; Don’t forget Johannesburg Botanical Gar- no. Cnr William Nicol Drive without causing harm to him- Christian De Wet Road, Lionel Richie to pack your sunscreen and St. Patricks Day dens. Olifants Road, Em- and Witkoppen Road, Four- self. Roodepoort. (Tel) 0861-670- Lionel Richie is in South Afri- towel. SAB World of Beer will be marentia. (Tel) 082-447-5081 ways. (Tel) 011-511-1988 or 17 – 20 Mar @ 8pm 670 ca on his ‘All the hits all night 19 Mar @ 7:30am hosting a St. Patrick’s day ex- 0861-915-8000 R160 – R260 long’ tour. He will be in Johan- R30 perience this weekend. Get to Art Theatre of Marcellus. 64 Jerico nesburg for 3 nights, so don’t River Run Resort. Of the taste ‘green’ Castle Draught Bohemian Rhapsody Jones Road, Kempton Park. JERICO is a landmark adap- miss out. Proudly presented S646, 26°57’03.0″S / at the Lion Bar. It’s a fine line This is not a musical; this isn’t (Tel) 011-928-1000 tation of a well known Biblical by Big Concerts. 27°10’21.0″E. (Tel) 072-457- 17 – 20 Mar @ 11am This is an innovative multime- Freddie Mercury’s biography. story which, by including the 20, 21 Mar @ 7:45pm 6260 R105 dia experience which will in- Instead the audience are giv- Primal perspective of the city-to-be- R570 – R1255 SAB World of Beer. 15 Helen clude drawings, rare footage en insight into the song ‘Bo- This is a tale created to alle- invaded, casts of a fresh eye TicketPro Dome. Cnr Olieven- A night under the stars Jospeh Street, Johannes- and more. It offers South Afri- hemian Rhapsody’ which is gorically discuss a number of on a contemporary conflict. hout Avenue and Northum- Spend an evening under the burg. (Tel) 011-836-4900 cans a view into the struggles shrouded in mystery and hid- issues that have shaped and 17 – 19 Mar @ 12pm berland Road, Johannesburg. stars, enjoy Tapas and wine and sacrifices that were made den meanings. destroyed the human society R50 (Tel) 011794-5800 while listening to the smooth Supercharged – Boxing on the road to democracy. 17 Mar – 17 Apr @ 8:15pm right from the beginning of in- SA State Theatre. 320 Preto- sounds of the Johannesburg The WBA/IBO Minimum 18 Mar - 30 Apr @ 9am (Wed – Sat), 4:15pm (Sat), teractions of different human rius Street, Pretoria. (Tel) Junction Sundays youth Orchestra and Reso- weight championship takes Free 3:15pm (Sun) races until today. 012-392-4000 Newtown Junction will host nance String Quartet. place this weekend. Get to Constitution Hill. 1 Kotze R130 – R165 19 Mar @ 8pm internationally acclaimed poet 19 Mar @ 7pm see boxers Hekkie Budler, Street, Braamfontein. (Tel) Studio Theatre at Montecasi- R100 Parkers Comedy & Jive and writer Natalia Molebatsi R390 Byron Roajs, Paul Kamanga 011-381-3100 no. Cnr William Nicol Drive SA State Theatre. 320 Preto- Catch comedians Tony King, this weekend. She will be per- Fourways Golf Park. Off Ross and more in the ring. and Witkoppen Road, Four- rius Street, Pretoria. (Tel) Alfred Adriaan, Nkosinathi forming with Ariel Zamonsky Street, Sandton. (Tel) 0861- 19 Mar @ 7:30pm Nuances in a narrow spectrum ways. (Tel) 011-511-1988 or 012-392-4000 or 0861-915- Maki and Glen Biderman- on Bass, Yonela Mnana on 915-8000 Tickets purchased from orga- A solo exhibition of work from 0861-915-8000 8000 Pam for an evening of laugh- keyboard and Siphiwe Shiburi nizer: [email protected] 2 South African artists. ‘Nu- ter at Parkers! on drums. Crafts Alive Emperors Palace. 64 Jones ances in a narrow spectrum’ Forbidden Knowledge Dragging 30 18 Mar @ 8pm 20 Mar @ 2pm Crafts Alive is a rich pageant Road, Kempton Park. (Tel) is by Peter Mammes and The play captures moments This hilarious comedy cabaret R120 Free of creative expression, festive 078-457-3030 ‘Mondvol’ by John Robbertse. which have great significance and drag show is a wonderful Parkers Comedy and Jive, Newtown Junction. Cnr Miri- fun and artistic flair!! An op- They are both rapidly estab- to the transformation of race journey of two women, trying Montecasino. of William Nicol am Makeba and Carr Street, portunity to showcase the Emirates Lions vs Toyota Chee- lishing themselves in the SA versus human race. The jour- to come to terms with life’s Drive and Montecasino Bou- Newtown. (Tel) 011-788-7632 amazing talent that abounds tahs Contemporary art sector. ney is illustrated through third decade - whilst learning levard, Fourways. (Tel) 011- at the Bryanston Organic & The Emirates Lions take on 17 Mar – 2 Apr @ 9am movement, acting, and sing- to love themselves and em- 511-0081 Nissan Easter Festival Natural Market. the Toyota Cheetahs this Free ing. brace their thirties! This year’s festival is jam 17 – 26 Mar @ 9am weekend at Emirate Airline Liamore and Associates. 155 17 – 20 Mar @ 2pm (Thur – 17 – 26 Mar @ 8:15pm (Tue Celebracion Flamenca packed with activities for the Free Park in a clash of Super Rug- Jan Smuts Avenue, Park- Fri), 7pm (Thur – Sat), – Fri), 6pm (Sat) A production that aims to whole family. From showjump- Bryston Organic Market. 40 by! wood. (Tel) 011-880-8802

17 March - 23 March 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 5 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Re-imagined classic ‘Sophiatown’ Marcus Wyatt Quintet at returns to the Market Theatre Sophiatown Jazz Encounters

he life and vibrancy of old- The Sophiatown Jazz Encounter has led to its revival as a place of en- style Sophiatown is about series presents live jazz in an inti- counter between people of all back- to be rekindled, as this clas- mate setting; reminiscent of ‘old So- grounds and platform for emerging sic musical returns to the phiatown’ style entertainment. Each artists to showcase their work and for Tstage from March 24 to April 17 as event is a truly unique experience. established artists who want to inter- part of the iconic Market Theatre’s Trumpet maestro Marcus Wyatt will act with serious jazz audiences in this celebration of its 40th anniversary. be joined by Bokani Dyer and Sydney unique space. ‘Sophiatown’ is a lively and memo- Mnisi on Friday, March 18, at 8pm. rable musical, which is being revived Wyatt will take the audience on a * For bookings, call 083 550 7130, with a new, young cast under the journey through his recent work and or 011 673 1271; or send an email to experienced eye of director Malcolm bring the historic venue alive with [email protected]. Purkey to delight today’s audiences contemporary sounds. If you like Guests are welcome to take along with its timeless music. your jazz up close and personal, then their own cooler boxes. Sophiatown came to be known Relive the 1970s classic musical this one might be for you. Venue: Sophiatown the Mix at 71 as the “Chicago of ”, Born in , Wyatt was Toby Street, Sophiatown. and a place where shebeen queens, first introduced to the trumpet at the gangsters, politicians and black and obtain permission for a white Jewish a freedom of action, association age of eleven, and studied classical white ‘Bohemians’ rubbed shoulders woman to move in. This character and expression, where people lived music and played with orchestras and traded drinks in a heady atmo- was Ruth Golden from Yeoville, who together in harmony, undivided by around PE. He won various competi- sphere fizzing with music, style and turned up with a suitcase on the race or colour. The very existence tions such as the Adcock Ingram Jazz rebellion. doorstep of the explosive journalist of Sophiatown as a “mixed” sur- Soloist 1995, as well as runner-up in This vibrant community pro- Jakes’ Sophiatown residence. The burb was in direct contradiction to the SAMRO overseas bursary compe- duced some of South Africa’s most challenge was integration. the policy of geographi- tition 1996. He has played all over famous musicians, artists, writers, The play is interspersed through- cally separating people according to the world, most recently in Europe, journalists and politicians as urban out with capella harmony and origi- their colour. Its heyday finally ended and is delighted to be playing again African culture fomented here dur- nal songs from the period about So- when the authorities deliberately in Sophiatown, where he now lives, ing the repressive 1940s and 1950s. phiatown, or Kofifi as it was fondly tore the area apart. and finds inspiration. He is passion- The play is an imaginative recon- known. .”We wanted it to be serious ate about being involved in bringing struction of an extraordinary story but not solemn,” says Purkey. ‘Sophiatown’ runs from March 24 back the music to this most historic of journalists who set up a house Despite the violence and pov- to April 17. Ticket prices range from Johannesburg suburb. together and advertised for another erty, Sophiatown was a legendary R65 to R200. To book, call 011 832 Sophiatown’s legacy as the origi- housemate to come and live with black cultural hub and the epicen- 1641. For more information, visit nal home of urban jazz until mid- them. Despite the apartheid legisla- tre of politics, jazz and blues. It www.markettheatre.co.za. 1950s, (when forced removal de- tion of those days, they managed to symbolised a society that allowed stroyed the multicultural life there) Marcus Wyatt

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6 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 17 March - 23 March 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Be enchanted by the history of ‘The True Violin’ Splashy tube action on

cclaimed Dutch Baroque violinist, Antoinette Lohm- ann, and well known South the Vaal River African harpsichordist, John AReid Coulter, will perform a rich and varied programme of works from the 17th and 18th century on Tuesday, March 22, at 7pm at The Atrium at Wits East Campus. The title of the concert alludes to a time when the violin we know and love today was a very different instrument and while its origins are highly contested, it is known that it Antoinette Lohmann John Reid Coulter evolved out of a three stringed in- strument played by gypsies providing light merry “let’s dance” tunes. It was a lowly regarded musical instrument primarily to meet the demands for the golden age of the true violin by and it was not until the addition of greater volume production. However, Marco Uccellini, Giovanni Antonio the fourth string that endowed the gut strings were used well into WW II. Pandolfi Mealli, Johann Jacob Wal- Tube up for a day of sun on the Vaal violin with its extraordinary range This means that the highly prized in- ther, Jacobus Nozeman, Jean-Marie that the violin was accepted as a struments of Stradivarius and Amati, Leclair and Johann Sebastian Bach. classical instrument. two famous pre-19th century violin Some solo harpsichord works by ‘Il Vero Violino’ (the true violin) makers, exist today in an altered form Johann Jacob Froberger will be in- Join in on a trip down the Vaal River Each participant ticket holder must implies that the music will be per- quite different from the originals. cluded as 2016 marks the 400th an- for 2km of fun splashing and soak- be able to swim. formed on a violin as it was in its Lohmann has visited South Africa niversary Froberger’s birth. ing up the summer sun on Saturday, There are also spectator tickets for original form. After the 18th century, many times and teaches at the Early March 19. those that just want to have a great violins were more often than not al- Music Department of the Utrecht * Venue: The Atrium, S W Engineer- River Tubes Festival will be held at time on the banks of the river and tered in a radical way, thus chang- Conservatory in the Netherlands. ing Building, Wits East Campus. Riverrun Resort, 35km from Potchef- walk around the Riverrun Resort. ing the original design concept. The Coulter completed his harpsichord Free parking is available in Senate stroom and 45km from Parys, in the Stay for the day and enjoy music, neck was literally cut off and reset studies at the Royal Conservatory House; the entrance is on Jorissen beautiful Vredefort Dome. Those that drinks and food at the festive venue. at a steeper angle, the bridge was in The Hague and has taught at a Street, Braamfontein. take along their own tube or inflat- raised, the bass bar changed, a chin- number of South African universities For bookings, visit www.webtickets. able pay R200 per person. Tubes will * Book at Webtickets. rest added and the shape, length and and is in much demand as a continuo co.za. For more information, call 011 be provided at an additional cost of For more information, call 082 292 weight of the bow was changed. player and accompanist. 717 1376, or visit www.wits.ac.za/ R50. 8090; or send an email to danie@ Although these changes were Their programme will explore witstheatre. Wear your own funky inflatable rivertubesfestival.co.za. gradual, they were implemented some of the lesser known gems of arm bands or dress up for the event.

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Whole Food Market stages will kick-off this Friday. Disneys Aladdin Junior 8:30am-6pm (Weekends) Randburg Raceway humans Mrs. Ples and Little Dean Fuel, Kat La Kat, Justin An intimate food market fo- The lineup will include Black The favourite children story is Montecasino. Corner William A well looked after go-kart fa- Foot. Miller, LilPhil and more. cused on delivering quality Math, Bittereinder, The brought to life on stage at the Nicol Drive & Witkoppen cility which is perfect for birth- 9am – 5pm (Daily) 19 Mar @ 12pm seasonal local grown food. Moths, We Are Charlie and Peoples Theatre with magnifi- Road, Fourways, day parties and functions. R70 – R120 (Kids under 4 R250 Sun @ 9am - 2pm more. cent sets and beautiful cos- (Tel) 011-511-1864 Multiple race formats and FREE) Bersig Trout Farm. Off R374, Blubird Shopping Centre, Cnr 18 – 21 Mar @ 6pm tumes. packages to choose from. Kromdraai Road, Mulders- North of Krugersdorp. (Tel) Athol-Oaklands Road & Fort R550 – R2499 12 Mar – 1 May @ 10:30am Ice Skating From ages 9 and up. drift. (Tel) 014-577-9000 072-584-0350 Street. (Tel) 083-311-4768 Tolderia Farm. Off the N17, R125 Learn how to ice skate at the 10am (Mon – Sun) Mpumalanga. GPS: S 26° 24’ Peoples Theatre. Cnr Love- Northgate Ice Rink, conve- R150 – R450 Nightlife Break the silence Jozi Real Food Market 17” / E 30° 22’ 53”. (Tel) 082- day and Hoofd Street, Joburg niently located in Northgate 272 Samantha Street, Strij- Rumours will host a metal Support local business in the 925-7251 Theatre Complex. (Tel) 011- Shopping Centre. Skates can dom Park. (Tel) 011-792-2260 SA Music Festival band evening this weekend city while enjoying delicious 403-1563 be hired at the venue. One of South Africa’s biggest featuring Bombs and Issues, artisan baked goods. Killer Queen 10am – 5pm (Daytime Ses- James Hall Museum of Trans- nightlife events is back and Riddlebreak, Red Helen, Po- Sun @ 10am A tribute to one of the most The Little Prince sion), 7:30pm – 10:30pm port taking place in the heart of lar Dust and As We Fall. Free legendary rock groups of all Based on the bestselling book (Evening Session) The James Hall Museum of Sandton this weekend. This 19 Mar @ 7pm Northcliff Country Club. 1 Fir time. Watch and listen to the by Antoine de Saint Exupery. R25 Skate Hire / R60 en- Transport is a land transport year’s lineup consists of just R50 Drive, Northcliff, Randburg. 10 piece cast as they take you The story of a boy far from trance fee museum covering various over 50 artists and DJ’s from Rumours Lounge. 1136 – (Tel) 011-678-3224 on a trip down memory lane home who learns important modes of transport dating South Africa and abroad. 1140 Cornelius Street, Welte- with songs like ‘Bohemian life lessons on his travels. 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This is the film’s most gripping sequence, Review of the week played with a touch of black comedy, and show-stealing support playing from Dean FILM: REMEMBER Norris of ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Under the CAST: CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, MARTIN Dome’ TV fame. LANDAU, BRUNO GANZ, JURGEN PROCHNOW, Ignoring depressing concentration HEINZ LIEVEN camp imagery (apart from fleeting flash- DIRECTOR: AYTOM EGOYAN backs), renowned Canadian director Ay- CLASSIFICATION: 13 LP tom Egoyan has focused his energies REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN on the detective work involving Zev; his tracking down of the man who had be- come a hated figure. Egoyan, working from a script by Benjamin August, uses the Holocaust as ‘Remember’ is an engrossing film that a trigger to create a powerful thriller. He while embracing a Holocaust theme, adroitly builds upon Plummer’s towering transforms into a tense, detective-type performance, one in which the esteemed thriller. actor imbues his character with dignity, The always reliable Christopher Plum- charisma and vulnerability. mer portrays Zev Guttman, a 90-year-old Landau, Ganz, Jürgen Prochnow and man struggling with memory loss and liv- Norris may have less screen time, but they ing out his final years in a serene retire- all contribute immeasurably to the overall ment home. A week following the death impact of the production. Movies of his beloved wife Ruth, he suddenly The climax packs an intriguing twist gets a mysterious package from his close in a film that will hold you spellbound Last week: friend Max (Martin Landau), containing throughout. a stack of money and a letter detailing a The film has a strong South African shocking plan that includes the purchase Christopher Plummer in ‘Remember’ connection. It’s the first collaboration be- of a gun. tween renowned South African producer Zev only intermittently understands or Anant Singh and Canadian producer Rob- remembers exactly what’s going on, but ert Lantos, and it had its world premiere Max has planned everything, sending Zev families - a guard who, immediately after Kurlander, as the fugitive, and in one in- in competition at the Venice International ‘Zoolander 2’ on a cross continental road trip that will the war, escaped Germany and has been stance he confronts a man (Bruno Ganz) Film Festival last year. change his life forever. He intends bring- living in the U.S. ever since under an as- who believed Hitler had the right idea, Singh said that he and Lantos had ing justice once and for all to the man sumed identity. Max is wheelchair-bound but the wrong approach. Another Rudy been long time friends and he was de- who destroyed their lives. but in full command of his mental facul- is already dead, but Zev is welcomed lighted to be able to work with him on Zev and Max were prisoners in Aus- ties. into his house by the man’s affable state ‘Remember’. He added that ‘it’s wonderful chwitz, and the same sadistic guard was Zev’s quest leads him to various char- trooper son – the name of whose dog, to have a Canadian/South African collab- responsible for the death of both their acters bearing the same name, Rudy Eva, is a clue to his political leanings. oration on a project as illustrious as this.” ‘Eye in the Sky’

FILM: SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE FILM: SINK Trapped by circumstance, ‘Sink’ ex- CAST: Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, CAST: Anel Alexander, Shoki Mokgapa, plores how three people from vastly dif- Jordan Carlos Jacques Bessenger, Amalia Uys, As- ferent backgrounds come to terms with DIRECTOR: Leslye Headland ante Mabuza loss and find a way to see each other DIRECTOR: through their pain. After a one-night stand in col- The film was recently nominated for lege, New Yorkers Lainey (Alison Rachel (Shoki Mokgapa), a Mozambican nine awards at the 2015 Silwerskerm Brie) and Jake (Jason Sudeikis) domestic worker living in Johannesburg, Film Festival and walked away with five meet by chance twelve years later is forced to make a life-changing deci- wins, including Best Screenplay, Best and discover they each have the sion after her daughter, Maia, tragically Edit, Best Score, Best Cinematography same problem: because of their dies whilst under the care of her South and Best Actress for Shoki Mokgapa. monogamy-challenged ways, nei- Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis in ‘Sleeping With Other People’ African employers, Michelle (Anel Alex- 2016 marks the film’s entry into the ther can maintain a relationship. ander) and Chris Jordaan (Jacques Bes- international film festival circuit, having Determined to stay friends despite senger). Does she quit her job and return recently been announced as official se- their mutual attraction, they make genre lost its suspense. To create years later, we dive into these char- to poverty stricken Mozambique, or con- lection for the 40th Atlanta Film Festival. a pact to keep it platonic, a deal suspense you need obstacles. It’s acters of these complex adults, re- tinue working for the people responsible that proves easier said than done. really about giving characters in a ally seeing how sex and intimacy for the death of her child so that she can Rom-Com true obstacles that very have materialized for them on keep her home, her visa and continue to Q&A with Director Leslye few people ever overcome: their their separate paths. Lainey is a support her family in Inhassoro? Things Headland own behavior and their past. serial cheater who can’t get over become even more complicated when one man. she finds out that the Jordaans are ex- ‘Sleeping With Other People’ isn’t Tell us about stars Jason Sudei- He’s a drug to her. He’s every- pecting their first child. your typical romantic comedy is kis and Alison Brie’s characters thing to her and she can’t let it Rachel decides to stay, but struggles it? Jake and Lainey. go. Jake has evolved from a late to come to terms with her loss while Mi- It really isn’t. People trash talk the The Jake and Lainey we meet at bloomer to a charming woman- chelle grapples with the guilt that she Rom Com, but it’s one of the old- the beginning of the story, during izer. He can get anyone to sleep feels. Two women trapped in a house est cinematic genres with stellar their days at Columbia University, with him, but he’s completely ter- where one is an employer while the other origins like ‘Twentieth Century’ are so different than the people rified of getting his heart broken. is a servant. Chris finds himself in the or ‘Trouble In Paradise’. I think as they become. They lost their vir- He never sleeps with a woman he middle of all this, trying to juggle his audiences lost their innocence the ginity to each other, and then ten would care about losing. empathy for both his wife and his do- Shoki Mokgapa in ‘Sink’ mestic worker.

FILM: KUNG FU PANDA 3 CAST: JACK BLACK, BRYAN CRANS- LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 TON, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, ANGELINA Fri 18 – Wed 23 March R45 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za JOLIE PITT, J.K. SIMMONS, JACKIE CHAN, SETH ROGEN, LUCY LIU, DAVID Daily 2.00, 8.15pm Daily 3.45, 8.30pm CROSS, KATE HUDSON, JAMES HONG EYE IN THE SKY (13V) SPOTLIGHT (10-12PGL) DIRECTOR: ALESSANDRO CARLONI, JENNIFER YUH NELSON Daily 6.00pm Daily 11.30am, 1.45, 6.15pm THE DRESSMAKER (13LV) SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE (16LS) One of the most successful ani- mated franchises in the world Daily 6.15pm Daily 12.15pm returns with its biggest comedy BOERE OP DIE AARDSDREMPEL ROOM (13L) adventure yet, ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’. A scene from ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ (PG SuBTITLES) When Po’s long-lost panda father Daily 4.15pm suddenly reappears, the reunited Daily 2.45, 8.30pm ANOMALISA (13DLNS) duo travels to a secret panda para- a village full of his fun-loving, that requires agility, mental prow- (no 8.30pm Wed) dise to meet scores of hilarious clumsy brethren to become the ul- ess and lightning-fast reflexes. It HAIL, CAESAR! (0-10) Daily 1.45pm new panda characters. But when timate band of Kung Fu Pandas. was a formidable, if not impossible THE DANISH GIRL(16SN) the supernatural villain Kai begins The film marks the return of quest. But then Po doesn’t know Daily 11.45am, 4.15, 6.15, 8.15pm to sweep across China defeating the plump black-and-white bear the word “impossible.” He’s always (no 8.15pm Mon) Daily 11.45am all the kung fu masters, Po must who has only one aspiration - to striving to be the best he can be… REMEMBER (13LPV) THE LITTLE PRINCE (PG) do the impossible - learn to train become an expert in a martial art to be his own hero.

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ork Belly should be succu- to prepare at home, choose a piece and belly in one dish. times before you go to bed. lent on the inside, with a de- that has an even fat to meat ratio. Now we all know that pork likes The next day, take the belly out of Fooding around with licious covering of crackling It’s delicious cooked on the bone, as the company of fruit, pineapple and the fridge, allow to return to room that shatters when you bite it gives off lots of flavour. The other apples especially. One of the absolute temperature and preheat your oven Jenny Morris intoP it. As you know, the pig wears thing you have to remember is that best combinations is pork and plums. to 220°C. its fat on its back so it’s not as un- the skin is really very tough, so you Ask any Chinese person, pork and Next it’s time to get the belly into the healthy as people say it is - pork is might have to ask your butcher to plumbs are a match made in heaven. oven. Shake the excess marinade off really rather lean. score the skin for you. I often cut I would like to share a delicious rec- the belly, dry the skin side with paper Pork belly used to be one of the the ribs away from the belly and sea- ipe of pork and plums from Justin towel and rub the top and underside cheaper cuts of meat on the pig, but son the underside and the ribs, then Bonello with you. with olive oil, salt and pepper. Heat now it has become a very popular cut I place the belly back onto the ribs a large roasting tin in the oven and to eat at home and in restaurants. and roast them together. That way Let’s cook! once hot, place the pork skin side When choosing a piece of belly pork I have the best of both worlds: ribs down and roast for about 15 minutes Pork Belly & Plums until the fat has caramelised (but be This takes a bit of time and effort, careful not to burn it!) Next, flip the but the moment you bite into this belly around, reduce the oven heat to beauty, you’ll know that it was worth 160°C. Sprinkle the top of the belly it! with extra salt and slowly roast until @jennymorrischef you have beautiful crispy crackling. Ingredients for the Belly: the oven, then about 20 minutes be- • 1.5 kg Free-Range Pork Belly, Ingredients for the Plum Sauce: fore you think it’s going to be ready, skin scored start making the plum sauce. Heat • A decent glug of Olive Oil • A decent glug of Olive Oil the olive oil in a large pan over a • A large pinch of Maldon Salt • 1 Red Onion, finely chopped high heat, then add the onion, garlic, • Cracked Black Pepper to taste • 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed and chilli, ginger, ground coriander and chopped star anise. Ingredients for the Marinade: • 1 Red Chilli, seeded and finely Once everything is sizzling away, add • A big chunk of Ginger, grated chopped the sugar and stir until the onions • About 5 Garlic Cloves, crushed • A big chunk of ginger, finely have caramelised. Next, add the plum and chopped chopped quarters, reduce the heat and simmer • 5 tablespoons of Soya Sauce • A pinch of Ground Coriander until the plums are soft – about 15 • 3 tablespoons of Dry Sherry • 1 Star Anise minutes. Take the onions and plum • 2 tablespoons of Rice Wine Vin- • 100g Caster Sugar mixture off the heat then add the egar • 2 handfuls of ripe Plums, quar- soya sauce, fish sauce and chopped • A big squeeze of Honey tered and pitted coriander. Pour into bowl and allow • The juice of half an Orange • A big splash of Soya Sauce to cool. • 2 teaspoons of Fish Sauce Method: Serve the pork belly drizzled with the Start by mixing all the marinade in- Ingredients: sauce and scattered with fresh cori- gredients together, cover the belly A small handful of Fresh Coriander, ander. liberally and marinate in the fridge finely chopped. Pork Belly with plums a match made in heaven overnight, turning it a couple of Check that the belly is crisping up in Recipe by Justin Bonello

Festive Fun and creativity at Market@theSheds goes ‘Crafts Alive’ in Bryanston Ubuntu just before Easter

‘Crafts Alive’ is an expression of Market@theSheds is the capital’s the month at 012central, the trendy, creativity, festive fun and artistic monthly, inner-city market-event, multi-space precinct development by flair. An opportunity to showcase celebrating local Art, Food, De- City Property. the talents that abound at the Bry- sign, Fashion and Music, aimed at Musicians to look out for on the anston Organic & Natural Market, showcasing the talent and initia- 19th include Silver Creek Mountain where artists and crafters have been tive of people residing in Tshwane. Band, Simba-ci, TN Sounds and Ly- nurtured for the past 40 years in a Described as an African urban ex- nol Brown. Expect a variety of blues, holistic, supportive community en- perience, it merges the best of city folk, jazz and Afro-soul. vironment that allows them to pros- markets with the flavours of South There is free and safe parking at per and express their gifts. Africa’s Capital, with local entrepre- 216 Sisulu Street, with direct access ‘Crafts Alive’ starts on March 17, neurs, designers, artists and musi- to the market. Visitors can also park extends over Humans Rights Day on cians forming the bulk of the par- at the State Theatre, 140m away March 21 and ends on March 26. ticipants. from the street entrance at 381 Hel- Crafters and artists will be at The next iteration will take place en Joseph Street. work, demonstrating and exhibiting on Saturday, March 19 - just before Market@theSheds is the place to their unique talents. Jozi locals go on a well-deserved start the rediscovery of the Pretoria These include stone masonry, Easter break. you thought you knew. metal forging, glass fusion and pol- The vibey market draws a diverse ishing, jewellery making, bead and group of people from all walks of * For more information, follow the wirework, creating pottery on a life: fashionistas, art lovers, food- market on Facebook, or visit www. potter’s wheel, painting, woodwork, ies, musicians, shopaholics, tourists, [email protected]. embroidery & crochet work, shoe explorers, trendsetters and socialites making, machine and hand crafted of all ages. Visitors traditionally like leatherwork, and much more. to hang out with friends and fam- They welcome interaction from ily and enjoy the creative ambiance customers about their techniques, and quirky shopping experience with the processes used, their choice craft beer, fine wines, cocktails and of materials and designs, and are gourmet food. happy to offer handy tips for DIY Get crafty with the little ones This month the organisers have projects. joined the #OperationUbuntu initia- There are plenty of crafting ac- tive. Take along your SA flag, or dress tivities to entertain children of all in one of its colours - to “paint” our ages as well. Prices for these activi- tions and interactive displays. All the * Entrance to the market is free. It is with pictures and ties start at R35 and include candle usual stalls will also be open, as well open Thursday and Saturday and all show where our hearts lie. making, sand art, ceramic painting, as five coffee shops where you can public holidays from 9am to 3pm at Market@theSheds is an initiative T-shirt painting and Easter crafts. enjoy a wholesome and nutritious 40 Culross Road (off Main Road) in of the Capital Collective, a non-prof- ‘Crafts Alive’ offers you an op- light meal or a piece of home made Bryanston. Call 011 7063671 or visit it organisation promoting rejuvena- Rediscover the capital through portunity to enjoy the last days of cake and coffee or cappuccino. www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za tion efforts in the inner-city. It usu- the people, the sounds and the summer, enjoying the many exhibi- for more information. ally takes place every last Saturday of flavours

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Equestrian excellence on display this Easter

The showjumping will be a highlight

Hold on tight. Excitement is going There’s the family market, where you extreme at the Nissan Easter Festival can wander through the variety of mar- 2016, set to take place from March 19 ket stalls and the Nissan Kids Zone is a to 28. safe place for the little ones to bounce, Held over 10 days at the Kyalami run, play and climb in a wonderland of Equestrian Park, the Nissan Easter Fes- mechanical rides and jumping castles, tival is an annual, high-energy eques- with workshops and activities like can- trian event. It’s also a festival of family vas painting and other arts and crafts. fun with a non-stop programme of ac- Admission is free. tivities, including an Easter-egg hunt, a dog agility show, a Lipizzaner show, a * For more information, visit www.nis- horse carriage race, a fancy dress class, san.co.za. and much more.

17 March - 23 March 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 11 The Next 48hOURS • The Back Page Camp out while you rock out at SA’s longest running music the Mieliepop Festival festival back for Easter Easter Weekend 2016 is set to host ing of value for money. “The Revival” of the iconic Splashy The Community: Ensuring a posi- Fen Music Festival, SA’s longest run- tive economic influence on the local ning music festival, with internation- community. al star Xavier Rudd and South African legends, Mango Groove as headliners Several new aspects will be intro- at the KZN event. duced to the Splashy 2016 setup, in- The festival itself has been run- cluding the following: ning for 26 years, a unique statistic not only for a music brand in South • Re-worked venue layout Africa, but worldwide. • Increase safety and security Now under new management measures (Impi Concept Events), the festival is • Better ticketing process set for a partial rebirth and three key • Four stages factors have been identified by the • Improved access experience event as the driving forces behind • Improved camping experience their decision making, namely: and facilities The Nomadic Orchestra will be rocking outdoors The Music: ensuring a diverse, quality and enjoyable music line-up. * For more information and to book Value For Money: Ensuring ticket your tickets, visit splashyfen.co.za. ieliepop Boutique Music scene for the three music stages, • Die See holders leave Splashy Fen with a feel- Festival is back in 2016. surrounded by a massive lake and • George Town The three day camping pools to keep revelers refreshed and • Hellcats experience will feature energised all day long. • Late Night Fox 50+M live acts on three stages, with Restless feet will be kept tapping • Mr Cat & the Jackal food stalls, hot showers and lots of late into the night at the electric • New Academics additional outdoor activities. Don’t cave without disturbing the early- • Tidal Waves miss out on the action from Fri- to-bed campers. • The Moths day to Monday, March 18 to 21, at • The Nomadic Orchestra Tolderia Resort. The Confirmed line up for 2016: • The Oh So Serious When you think Mieliepop, think: • We Are Charlie local music talent, gorgeous rivers, • Bittereinder rolling fields, squeaky clean infra- • BCUC * Tickets priced from R550 can be structure and incredible entertain- • Black Cat Bones booked at www.nutickets.co.za. ment. Crystal clear waters, green • Black Math For more information, visit www. hills, lilies and magical caves set the • Bobbejaan DJ’s mieliepopfestival.co.za. Get ready to dance from from March 24 to 27

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