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How healthy is your pessimism?

edifying conversation I had with a question right back at her, by ask- truth and integrity, then what you come a slave, or at the very least be- friend last week. It started with her ing her what she meant by the word are about to tackle, or say will be come nearly obsessed with the world telling me that she enjoys reading my “cynicism” but even before I could, unhealthy. And when I answered I and its uglification (is there even Encore columns. she also used “pessimism”. And, I also used the word “consciousness”. The such a word?). I remember the word “You say things that many of us thought: would throwing the ques- “healthy” part of my cynicism refers from one of my then favourite films, By Rafiek Mammon want to say, you just add that funny tion back at her not just be a stalling to the consciousness of the moment, uttered by Lena Olin’s character, in a [email protected] twist or say it in a way that people tactic, only because I am unsure of of the content; of my responsibility movie called ‘The Unbearable Light- can relate to. I like that.” But then how to respond to her question? And as a writer, and more importantly to ness of Being’. she added: “But, God you are so I thought of the many times in my the intention of what I mean. And I wonder if this “uglification” was going to talk about my an- cynical most of the time.” life that I did exactly that: buy time And it is so appreciated that I am is indeed happening, or is it only noyance with waiters that ask This is someone who has known in order to first formulate an argu- the one afforded the opportunity to happening in my head? Am I on my you: “Table for one?” whenever me for a very long time – some- ment in my mind. share my thoughts with the world – way to becoming a bitter old fool, I happen to walk into a restau- thing like 26 years. That is exactly And I thought of how disingenu- something that many others would or are my comments just innocuous Irant by myself. My response is usu- half my life. Yes, I am turning 52 ous that is. It made me think of my love to do – and now can, with blogs mutterings and observations? ally: “Thanks for asking, but rather next month. And I guess “cynicism” writing. Do I perhaps do that with etc. And although the one is a paid The bottom line is this: irrespec- wait until I tell you how many peo- comes with the territory of “getting my writing as well? Am I doing that job and the other may not be, it is tive of where it is happening, the fact ple I shall need a table for, please.” on”. I always maintained that as long right now, for example? still a platform to express oneself – that it is in my consciousness and in When we are two people and they it is healthy, disparagement it is okay. Then, the word came to me – the however cynical those expressions many other people’s (who read my do the: “Table for two?” question, When I said that to her she wanted word I had been searching for in my might be. And cynicism should be work and who share their thoughts) I would say: “No, table for one. He to know what I meant by “healthy”. mind, in those few seconds. And that taken with a bag of salt, celebrated means that it is real. usually sits on my head!” I wish it I had to think about my response for word was “intention”. I remember even, what with the constant ham- So, here’s to continued healthy were original, but alas, I heard it in a a minute. For, although I had used my parents teaching us about that mering of consumerism and “fake” doses of cynicism/pessimism/dispar- film somewhere...usually it goes over this “healthy cynicism” glibly for as word – about the importance of it. down our throats. She agreed, re- agement. Maybe you haven’t even their heads and I am sure I am the long as I can remember, I never re- What are your intentions when you minding me that I just “did it again.” thought of its name, let alone how one whose food they spit on before ally thought about what I meant by tackle anything? And if you are un- “Did what again?” I asked. “Be- much or little it has affected your ut- serving… it - until now. able to answer with a self- satisfac- come your cynical self,” she replied. terances. Allow me to share a part of an At first I thought of throwing the tory answer – one that speaks to And that is when it hit me…I had be-

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2 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 15 April - 21 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot Mariah Carey’s Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour to rock the Mother City

1990s R&B queen Mariah Carey will be Carey returned to the top of the touring South Africa during April and charts with ‘The Emancipation of May. The diva has a date with Cape Mimi’ (2005) and its second single ‘We Town for Tuesday, April 26, at the Cape Belong Together’ was named song of Town Stadium. (For ticketing options, the decade by Billboard. With the re- consult Computicket.) lease of ‘Touch My Body’ (2008), Carey Throughout her career, Carey has gained her 18th number-one single in sold more than 200 million records the United States, more than any other worldwide, making her one of the best solo artist. selling music artists of all time. Throughout her career Carey has Famed for her five-octave vocal won five Grammy Awards, 11 American range, Carey rose to prominence af- Music Awards. This is the first time that ter releasing her self-titled debut stu- she will perform in South Africa. dio album ‘Mariah Carey’ in 1990. It went multi-platinum and spawned * The concert is scheduled to start at four consecutive number one singles 8pm. on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ‘Vision of Love’, ‘Love Takes Time’, ‘Someday’ WIN! and ‘I Don`t Wanna Cry’. Carey con- One lucky reader can win a set of tinued her success with follow up al- highly coveted double tickets to bums ‘Emotions’ (1991), ‘Music Box’ see Mariah Carey perform at Cape (1993) and ‘Merry Christmas’ (1994). Town Stadium. Send your name and ‘Daydream’ (1995) made music history “Mariah Carey - Sweet Fantasy” when its second single ‘One Sweet Day’ in the subject line in an e-mail to: a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record [email protected] before 12pm on sixteen weeks on top of the charts. Monday, April 18. Good luck! Mariah Carey Alan Committie puts 21st century love under the comedic microscope

Everyone’s favourite one-man Com- radioactive clown from a travelling be you. Meeting the other person. mittie of comedy is back with his circus show. Although seemingly nor- And creating a connection (or not) in latest love-themed comedy extrava- mal on the outside, I had uncontrol- the moment. ganza. lable urges to leap around, make silly In ‘Love Factually’, showing at Pi- noises and make people laugh. It was Is it safe for people to bring their eter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay in only years later that I realised people dates to the show? Camps Bay until May 14, the former might actually pay me to do this…. Of course. This is the perfect date ‘Caveman’ will be investigating eve- Seemed like a better option than be- show. An opportunity to laugh at our rything from Tinder to text breakups, ing a taxidermist. own experiences and see how many online attractions and detractions, of those experiences are shared by surviving as a post-modern, metro- What inspired you to tackle the other people around us… quasi-dexi-semi-multi-mano-sexual, topic of “love” at this time? exploring single vs mingle, the ap- Having performed 941 shows of When was the last time you parent gift of having children and ‘Defending the Caveman’ and of- “snaughled”? (SNAUGHLING: Laugh- the supposed burden of family. ten asked by audiences as to when I ing so hard you snort, then laugh Committie’s long run of successful would present an updated version of because you snorted, then snort shows on stage include: ‘The sound the battle of the sexes, it felt like this because you laughed.) of Laughter’, ‘A Load of Bull’, ‘Noises was the right time. That, and the fact Alan Committie I tuned into the Parliamentary chan- Off’, ‘Boeing! Boeing!’, ‘Perfect Wed- that our audiences could do with a nel recently. Hilarious. My only con- ding’, ‘No, Seriously’, ‘Stressed to little bit of love-talk and love-laughs cern is that they seem to be sacrific- Kill’, ‘TV or not TV’, ‘Titanic on Ice’, at the moment. relationships in terms of technology, might be a bit misleading. Real life is ing storyline for getting laughs...but and ‘Dick and Di’. living longer and expectations that no romantic comedy. loads of fun. Tell us about the show and what au- we have of the opposite gender. But, PETER TROMP caught up with the diences can look forward to? as always, the focus is on the funny. What advice do you have for people Where can folks follow you on social funnyman. It’s part stand up, part storytelling Mostly because nothing is more true trying to pursue love in the digital media? and continues to explore all the foi- than the funny. age? On Twitter: @alancommittie; or find When did you comedic powers first bles and humour around the dynam- The best dating algorithm is not Tin- me on Facebook. manifest itself? What is the Alan ics between men and women. I try What do you think of the movie ‘Love der, or online dating sites. Those are Committie origin story? to understand some of the modern Actually’? simply introduction platforms. The * Tickets can be booked at Compu- As a young boy I was bitten by a day contraints and conventions of Fun movie. But like all Rom-coms it best dating algorithm continues to ticket. GOOD FOOD TO YOUR

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15 April - 21 April 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Gritty Cape Flats drama to honour a Learner setwork books local legend at Suidoosterfees to come alive in “3D”

he gritty Afrikaans pro- Grade 10 and 12 Afrikaans learners duction ‘Kristalvlakte’ is will get a chance to experience their shaping up to be one of setwork books in glorious “3D” when the highlights of the 13th Artscape Theatre presents ‘Fiela se TSuidoosterfees, set to take place at Kind’ and ‘Krismis van Map Jacobs’ various theatres across Cape Town over the next two months. at the end of April. Both productions will be presented The work has been commissioned by Artscape’s Audience Development by Naspers to celebrate the life and and Education Department and are work of the late Professor Jakes an extension of the theatre’s commit- Gerwel, the former chairman of Me- ment to educating young audiences. dia24, former rector of the Universi- Fresh from the University of Stel- ty of Western Cape and the director lenbosch’s Woordfees, Dalene Mat- general of former President Nelson thee’s famous story ‘Fiela se Kind’ Mandela’s cabinet. comes to the Artscape from Wednes- day, April 20. Peter Tromp caught up with two Crowned the Afrikaans book of the of the main players of this excit- century in 1999, this piece tells the ing creative endeavour. Ilse Klink during rehearsels for ‘Kristalvlakte’ story of Benjamin Komoetie; a white - Photo credit: Dewet van Rooyen boy who grew up with a coloured ILSE KLINK (lead actress) family. When Benjamin is taken away from them, he begins a journey to ‘Fiela se Kind’ opens on April 20 Tell us about ‘Kristalvlakte’ and find himself, while Fiela fights to get what audiences can look forward professionals. Riaan Visman plays past few years. I’ve become driven her child back. to with the production at the Fu- the “Generaal” and he has a qual- by the idea that my politics and my The text for the production has gard. ity that makes you sit up and pay history is inseparable from the work carefully been adapted by Suzanne ‘Kristalvlakte’ is about Priscilla who attention - he is the demon himself I create. Several years ago, I was try- van Wyk, while Juanita Swanepoel van Map Jacobs’ sheds light on the travels around with her cart, selling and truly entertaining to watch. ing to create work that denied my steps into the directing role. lifestyles of these displaced commu- knick-knacks on the Cape Flats. She own background in the quest to With cooperation from the US nities and their struggle for a better receives most of her “stock” from “Last night a show changed my be “universal”. I didn’t want to be Woordfees and the National Acting life. drug addicts who sell to her in or- life.” Which show? seen as a mouthpiece for a particu- Competition, ‘Fiela se Kind’ stars The production is presented by der to get their next “fix”. She ex- I was privileged to be at the KKNK lar racial group, for my sex or gen- Lee-Ann van Rooy, Charlton George, Cape Heart, an organisation that as- ploits the drug war and gangsterism and was truly struck by two plays: der, or for my nationality. I’ve come Waldemar Schultz, Nicole Holm, Luke sists learners of the Western Cape in order to keep her family going ‘Die dag is Bros’ with Sandra Prin- to accept that those influences are White, Carla Smith, Wian Taljaard, through workshops and programs to financially. Her sole aim is to keep sloo and Dean Smith, who plays my a part of the art I make. So I em- Cantona James, Tomley van Vuuren, broaden their understanding of not her family alive in the middle of the son, Ephraim, in ‘Kristalvlakte’. brace that now. I want to make work Patricia Baadjies and Chanté Plaatjies only their subjects, but also their gang war. She is a saleswoman who Also a beautiful, striking one man that resonates with my community; among others. communities. is blinded by her own greed, but performance by Richard September that speaks to the politics and dy- Next on the bill is Adam Small’s never learns to change her ways. in ‘Rooivlak’. They were both inspir- namics of contemporary South Af- ‘Krismis van Map Jacobs’, which * ‘Fiela se Kind’ will be performed in The director, Mari Bortslap, has used ing and life changing, each in their rica. I can’t escape the fact that I’m opens in the Artscape Arena on Fri- the Artscape Theatre at 3.30pm and Brecht’s “vervreemding” extensively own way. shaped by the place I’m from. I no day, May 6. 7.30pm from Wednesday to Saturday, in the play. The play will be present- longer want to. Directed by Andre Samuels, this April 20 to 23. ed in a very stylized, surprising man- AMY JEPHTA (writer) piece wrestles with social issues like ‘Krismis van Map Jacobs’ will be ner. “Offbeat” as is the true style of How is this work different to any- unemployment and poverty, through staged in the Artscape Arena at Brecht, audiences will definitely find How did you become involved in this thing you have attempted in your the story of gangster Map Jacobs, 7.30pm on Fridays and Saturday, this exciting and refreshing. project of celebrating the memory creative past? who’s just been released on parole from May 6 to 21. The show will be of Professor Jakes Gerwel? The scope and scale of the play is after seven years in prison. staged at 10.30am and 2pm from Tell us about your character, Pris- The call from the Suidoosterfees far bigger than anything I’ve done. While his family and friends won- Mondays to Thursdays. cilla, and how you’re going about was to a group of writers to pitch a Usually I’ve had to write one and der if he’s changed his ways, there are Tickets for both productions cost realising her. proposal that used ‘Mutter Courage’ two-handers, simply because I’ve many other issues at play. Set after R40 per person via Computicket, Priscilla is a very strong, dangerous by Brecht as a starting point. From been self producing for a long time the forced removals of many coloured or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 mother who loses all perspective there, the writers were given free and those are the kinds of budg- families to the Cape Flats, ‘Krismis 7695. when she goes into “sale” mode. reign to reinterpret, adapt, remix ets I was working with. Now, being She does everything in her power and reconceptualise Brecht’s work. I given the space to write for so many to keep her family around her, but was invited to submit my pitch as characters, there’s a different kind of loses what is most precious to her, part of that call. The process from freedom. It’s also the first time I’m Cabaret virtuoso gets cheeky because of her greed and disre- there was to deliver various drafts to writing in a ‘Cape Flats’ Afrikaans gard for anybody but herself. She is a series of deadlines. I was overjoyed dialect. I’ve had to find a way to blind to the obvious. She is callous, that my proposal was chosen in the express that linguistically and rhyth- in ‘Johnson Unzipped’ harsh, and brash. This is truly quite end – the work became very person- mically in the writing – a challenge I a change for me, as it’s the first time al for me as a result of the process had a lot of fun with. Multiple award winning entertainer I’m working in the Cape Flats dia- facilitated by Suidoosterfees. Godfrey Johnson is out to enchant lect. I love it. Finding the nuances of Last time we spoke, you bemoaned local audiences with a variety of col- creating Priscilla is a daily gift and What about Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Mut- the lack of young writers in the ourful characters in his latest comedy pushes me and expands my acting ter Courage und ihre Kinder’ theatrical realm. How do you feel cabaret, ‘Johnson Unzipped’. repertoire. The challenge is immense struck you as being particularly about that situation at this point Showing at the Kalk Bay Theatre and I’m truly excited about per- adaptable to a local setting? in time? Has anything changed? until April 23, the cast of characters forming to Cape Town audiences. Brecht’s work is not only universal, I’m part of a collective called Play- Johnson gives voice to include the but timeless. The themes he was Riot. We’re a group of young South likes of “concerned” citizen Nugent The production features a stellar exploring in ‘Mutter Courage’ can African playwrights, people who and the hyper neurotic new age won- cast of local actors. Tell us a little speak to almost any society, but the are similarly minded and interested der woman, Juniper Jade. about some of your fellow thespi- idea of a mother having to go to ex- in new work by young writers. The The show includes new satirical ans and why you are executed to treme – maybe illegal – lengths to landscape for new writing really songs covering a wide range of trend- share the stage with them. provide for her family struck a chord changed dramatically over the last ing themes, from corporate cannibals What’s wonderful about the cast is with me. It was a story I had heard few years. I find there’s been a huge to post hipster hipsters. Johnson also that they are so powerful on stage. many times growing up in Mitchell’s international interest in work com- takes requests from the audience. Every one of them brings a fantas- Plain and Bishop Lavis. The slippery ing from South Africa. In Afrikaans Audiences will get to see the virtuoso tic flavour to the production. Young ethics, the ambiguity of character, theatre there has always been (but effortlessly play piano, singing and performers inspire me and make me the extremity of the situation and now more than ever, it feels) an in- entertaining with an extensive reper- want to be a better actor. The vet- its casualties – it felt that Brecht put terest in new scripts and younger toire ranging from Stephen Sondheim erans, like Royston Stoffels as the a finger on the economics and in- writers. It feels encouraging to be a to David Bowie. preacher, bring dignity and stature evitability of war. And reading it, the part of the industry at this point. Johnson was most recently seen Godfrey Johnson to the play. Brendon Daniels brings play still feels as fresh and relevant in the acclaimed ‘Vaslav’, directed by such a natural performance to the as ever. * ‘Kristalvlakte’ will show at The Fu- Lara Bye. He was also responsible for piece; I’m still trying to figure out gard Theatre from April 29 to May composing the music for Pieter-Dirk and ‘The Shadow of Brel’, both di- how he does it so well. It’s my first What are some of your enduring 7. Uys’ ‘Die Van Aardes Van Grootoor’. rected by Sanjin Muftic. time sharing the stage with all these fascinations, inspirations and in- Bookings are open at Computicket. In 2015 he was nominated for three marvellous performers. They are fluences in your work? Visit www.suidoosterfees.co.za for Fleur du Cap Awards. His other nota- * For more information and for book- generous, focused, consummate I’ve had a shift in my work over the more information on the festival. ble shows are ‘Flirting with Coward’ ings, www.kalkbaytheatre.co.za.

4 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 15 April - 21 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Music Exchange: Track Five still enchants

a couple of Afrikaans songs and several well-loved jazz classics,” explains Ful- lard. While Fullard may be the only member left of the original Track Five group, By Martin Myers he has been performing with fellow @martinmyers members Monique Hellenberg, Michelle van Zyl, and Arthur Pietersen for several hat an amazing group years, with Amber Kruger recently join- Track Five are, with the 83 ing the group. year old Gavin Fullard lead- “While most vocal groups undergo ing the charge. They will changes in personnel, the character of launchW their fifth CD, ‘Love you Madly’, the music defining each group, prevails,” on Friday, April 16. says Fullard, recalling the various sing- The story of Gavin is most intrest- ers he has performed with in the past. ing .He grew up in Stutterheim in the “Many former members of Track Five Eastern Cape. Baritone singer; director; have gone on to pursue their own solo composer and arranger…he spent his careers.” Track Five singers Monique Hellenberg, Amber Kruger, Gavin Fullard, evenings listening to the sounds of Big Over the years, Track Five’s repertoire Michelle van Zyl and Arthur Pietersen Bands like the Glenn Miller orchestra, has included well-known jazz and con- drifting from the old record player on the temporary songs as well as romantic bal- verandah of his family home. This music, lads and, says Fullard, is influenced by together with the influence of his sisters the sounds of great vocal groups like the strength of that the SABC invited me South African pop rock band, Watershed, – both pianists – would be the catalyst Four Freshmen, Manhattan Transfer, to do transcription recordings for broad- where they also had the privilege of per- to a career in the music industry that has Take 6, New York Voices, the Real Group cast purposes for the next eight years.” forming a special song with Watershed. to date spanned four decades. and Accent. Before becoming a full-time Fullard would continue writing ar- “Track Five’s future looks really bright musician, Fullard travelled and taught rangements – at that time written by The Guide Today the 83-year-old spends his and promising. days writing arrangements – “to mes- overseas and formed and performed hand – for radio recordings and TV pro- We recently won the vocal group merise and delight audiences,” as he with a vocal quartet in the UK and a grammes like ‘No Jacket Required’, ‘Cur- category of the Talent Africa regional says – for his vocal group Track Five. The double mixed quartet of 15-year-olds in tain Call’ and ‘Jazz RSA’. (Western Cape) competition and look group, which was established in 2005, Utah in the USA. After nearly 38 years Today Track Five has five albums un- forward to the national finals at the end will be performing at the Drostdy Thea- of teaching mathematics and science at der their belt and has performed at ven- of April here in Cape Town. Should we tre in Stellenbosch on April 16 and will high school, Fullard started his first vocal ues like Oude Libertas in Stellenbosch, qualify for Team SA, this would open up provide guests with a taste of their newly group, Tangerine, in 1975. the Nassau Centre in Newlands, the Cape the possibility of competing in New York Your guide to released CD, ‘Love You Madly’. They will In 1976 Tangerine performed in the Town International Convention Centre City in July. With our more diversifying the best of what be joined by the Ramon Alexander Trio, Stephan Grappelli show with Gerry Bos- and have sung with the Jonny Cooper repertoire, collaborations and experi- is happening Saxit and Engela Fullard on flutes. man of the famous Gerry Bosman Big Orchestra for several years. They also ence, we are also now focusing on cor- in and around “Our latest CD has a diverse range Band. Gerry would subsequently use performed at the Grahamstown National porate function performances as well as Cape Town. of musical content and features tracks Tangerine in his own stage production Arts Festival in the late eighties, nine- private functions and fundraisers.” To list your event, such as the 10-voice combination of “In the Mood”. ties and in 2011. Recently the group was email: Track Five and Arthur Pietersen’s A5 vo- “Gerry encouraged me to write an au- invited to give a private performance at * Tickets can be purchased at the Drostdy [email protected] cal group. It also includes a few classical dition arrangement, which his Big Band a 40th birthday party of a family mem- Theatre by contacting Lionel at info@ sounds, with two original compositions, would perform with Tangerine, and on ber of Craig Hinds, leader of the popular drostdyteater.co.za or 071 931 9954.

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V&A Market on the Wharf Spaanchemat River Road, Six, Fairyland and Kat and the Free (garden entrance ticket Classes are small and inti- Fridays Cape Town’s only permanent Tokai Nik Rabinowitz – The Power Kings, will celebrate the vi- required) mate giving student’s ample Free market has an array of local Struggle brant musical culture that was Time: Sept to Mar (Summer) individual attention as they WoodmillMarket,Vredenburg and international fresh, arti- Fashion in the Village Market Comedy star Nik Rabinowitz, to be found in the streets, @ 8am – 7pm, April to August learn the tricks of the trade. Road, Stellenbosch, Email: sinal and gourmet food The monthly market is the top comedy writers Tom Eaton halls, hotels, clubs and bio- (Winter) @ 8am – 6pm Beginners are more than wel- nikki.vanniekerk@steinhoff. stalls, on-site demo kitchens, passion project of Cape and Darrel Bristow-Bovey, scopes of 1960s District Six. Arboretum (Enchanted For- come to come and learn about co.za children’s entertainment and Town local and fashion guru award-winning Broadway di- R130 – R220 est), below the Protea Gar- pottery basics such as; glaz- more. Kim Speer, who also runs the

15 April - 21 April 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 5 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Local guitar legend begins a MARKETS EVENTS NIGHTLIFE weekly Friday night Blue Bird 17 April @ 11am – 3pm ing techno, we play it all. If Garage Food and Goods Zip Zap Dome, Founders commercial music doesn’t new musical journey Market out of the same space Garden, Jan Smuts Street, tickle your fancy then Friday (an old converted postal plane Cape Town, Tel: (021) 421 nights at Tiger are for you! hangar in the heart of the sub- 8622 With guest DJ’s weekly from urb). While she gives much of all over. SA and occasionally her attention to the regular SPAR Women’s Race in Cape the coolest internationals. evening event, she launched Town Every Friday @ 9pm the vibe daytime clothing and Ladies, lace up your takkies Tiger Tiger, 103 Main Road, design fair in an effort to find and join 24 000 sisters when Claremont expression for her long-time this popular charity road race love of beautiful attire. trots into the Mother City Tiger Tiger Saturdays Every 1st Saturday of the Wonderful women of Cape Tiger Saturday’s are all about month @ 11am – 4pm Town, get your running shoes friends, drinks and making Blue Bird Garage, Muizen- ready! The time has arrived memories. Our resident has berg, Tel: 082 3312471 for the annual SPAR Wom- all the best hits from old en’s Race to get underway in school to current to make Durbanville Saturday Market Cape Town. Spectators and sure it’s a fun vibe for every- Every 1stSaturday of every athletes alike can participate one. month in all the fun-filled action on Every Saturday With over 200 stalls you will the day. As usual, there will be Tiger Tiger, 103 Main Road, find everything from crafts, two races this year, a 5km Claremont food and plants. Bring the challenge that’s perfect for kids and enjoy the market un- beginner runners and the lon- KIDS FUN der the ancient oak trees ger 10km route that gives while listening to soulful mu- women with endurance the Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm in sic play in the background. chance to strut their stuff. This Paarl 8:30am – 2pm event is also wheelchair Monday – Sunday: 9am – FREE friendly, and participants are 5pm(Open throughout all sea- Albert Frost Gardens of Rust enVrede Es- welcome to walk or run the sons) tate, Wellington Rd, Durban- race. A kid-friendly destination of- ville, Tel: 072 173 1040 Finally, registration and race fering prime croc viewing ver the past two decades Frost explores all aspects of the Up’, he has worked instrumen- number collection will take close to Cape Town in the South African mu- guitar, across rhythm and leads on tally with acclaimed bassist Schalk City Bowl Market on Hope place at the Green Point Almost every little tyke has sic scene, the name Albert the album. “I’ve used over 10 dif- Joubert and celebrated drummer Pull in and get your fill of ex- Common Fields on Friday, 15 pored over picture books Frost has become synony- ferent guitars, acoustic and elec- Jonno Sweetman. Most of the otic eats and wholesome and Saturday, 16 April 2016 etched with sketches of the Omous with talent, hard work, dedi- tric, to create my own musical lyrical content on the album is co- treats. Along with Food from from 8am. prehistoric-looking crocodile. cation and passion. The energetic soundscape of sorts,” he says. written with various artists, includ- around the world - breakfast 17 April 2016 (Race Day) But despite living in ‘wild’ Afri- performances of this accomplished Lyrical content on ‘The Wake ing Hunter Kennedy, Robin Auld, and lunch Smoothies, gour- ca, very few Cape Town-born guitarist have dazzled audiences Up’ ranges from exploring emo- Simon Orange and Albert Meintjes, met coffee, delicious des- MUSIC kids have actually seen one of and won him industry respect, as tions such as fear, confusion and who also co-produced. serts, beer, wine, ginger beer, these intriguing creatures in he deftly alternates between styles heartbreak to notions of family, During April, Frost will launch live music, beautiful clothing The Parlotones Orchestrated the flesh. Le Bonheur in the and displays his finely tuned skills companionship, acceptance and ‘The Wake Up’ with shows through- &jewellery, and more. Multi-award-winning alterna- tiny hamlet of Simondium just in a way only a seasoned, versatile unconditional love. out South Africa with Joubert and Every Thursday & Saturday tive rock band The Parlotones outside Paarl delights and en- artist can. Recording ‘The Wake Up’ was a Sweetman joining him on stage. 14 Hope Street, Gardens, Tel: perform alongside a chamber chants youngsters’ imagina- In keeping with his reputation pure labour of love for Frost, who In his performances, Frost 073 2708043 ensemble conducted by com- tions by giving them this rare of being one of South Africa’s spent 18 months tirelessly crafting promises “diverse material, mostly poser and acclaimed musi- opportunity. most prolific musicians, this year his soundscape at VH Studios in new, showcased in electric and Bay Harbour Market (Hout Bay) cian Brendon Jury. sees the release of his much antici- Cape Town. “I managed to make acoustic set-ups, each with a cer- An inspiring destination for 15 April @ 8pm World of Birds pated third solo album, ‘The Wake an album in my own time instead tain energy”. breakfast, lunch and dinner, R220 – R280 Is the largest bird park in Afri- Up’, which, according to Frost, sig- of rushing it. It took me a year of He adds: “‘The Wake Up’ is all this weekend market kicks off Artscape Opera House, ca and one of the few large nals the “start of a new journey” preproduction to find my formula, about bringing something fresh to with Friday Nite LIVE!, offer- City Bowl, bird parks in the World. Over for him. He says: “It’s an album which I can now use as a basis the show as well as incorporating ing live music, at least 26 culi- Tel: (021) 410 9800 3 000 birds (and small ani- that I’ve been thinking about for from here on,” says the artist. the concept throughout the per- nary experts catering to ev- mals) of 400 different species 20 years; all the experiences I’ve Frost has worked with big names formance.” erything from Tunisian Real Music at Weinhaus + Bier- are uniquely presented in been gathering finally put into on the local music scene such as cuisine, Seafood platters, Ov- Garten more than 100 spacious land- music of my own. It’s something I Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Chris * ‘The Wake Up’ is available on en-fired Pizza to gourmet A live performance from a dif- scaped walk through aviaries, can be proud of.” Chameleon and The Blues Broers, iTunes, selected music outlets and Sandwiches, speciality soups ferent band each week. allowing you the most inti- In a departure from Frost’s blues among others, and has either per- at live shows. For album outlet and everything in-between. Bands in the past have in- mate closeness with nature. roots, ‘The Wake Up’ explores vari- formed or toured with major in- details, send an email to maggie. Dates & times: Friday Nite cluded Andy Lund and The Daily @ 9am – 5pm ous musical avenues and melds ternational acts such as Ali Farka [email protected]. LIVE: 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday: Mission Men, Crossfire Colli- Adults R95, Children R45, stylistic elements of the blues, rock, Touré, Finley Quaye, Simple Minds, Frost’s Cape Town gigs will take 9.30 am to 4 pm. sion, Stoker, Wolftown and Pensioners and Students psychedelic and African genres to R.E.M. and The Rolling Stones. place next week at The Fugard Extended trading hours on: The Rescue (with card) R55 create something he promises will His appreciation for collabora- Theatre, on April 21 and 22. Book Saturdays 10.30am-6pm Tuesday to Saturday Wildlife Sanctuary, Valley surprise and excite his fans. tion hasn’t faded. On ‘The Wake at Computicket. 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Free Road, Houtbay 7806. Tel: 021 Cape Town Weinhaus + BierGarten, 110 790 2730 Bree Street,Cape Town, EVENTS Tel: 021 422 2770 Artjamming Create a masterpiece (or Whisky Live The Barleycorn Music Club mess) on a blank canvas, From the most expensive sin- Cape Town’s oldest music while listening to funky music. gle malts in the world to some club provides a stage for up- Artjammers are provided with of the rarest whiskies on dis- and-coming Cape Town tal- a menu of 12 different size play, Whisky Live presents an ent. A proven springboard for canvases, easels, a selection experience with whisky ex- the likes of David Kramer and of non-toxic acrylic paints, perts who share their knowl- Freshly Ground, audiences brushes and tools to freely edge on Scotch, bourbon and can be assured of varied and express themselves. Great everything in between. original performances. Full idea for children’s parties! www.rikkis.co.za 14 – 16 April @ 6:30pm – bar and pub food kitchen R130 10pm available. Cape Quarter, Cavendish R180 Mondays Square, The Paddocks, V&A The Lookout, V&A Waterfront, R 20 (members) R 30 (non- Waterfront &Willowbridge WE’LL TAKE YOU PLACES! www.whiskylive.co.za members), Centre, www.artjamming.co. Rikkis is Cape Town’s premium door-to-door cab service. Villager Football Club, 11 za Family Fun Day with Zip Zap Lansdowne Rd, Claremont, Circus School Tel: 082 493 1564 Acrobranching Cape Town’s resident circus Acrobranching gives you and school hosts workshops for NIGHTLIFE the kids the chance to un- participants to learn how to leash your inner-ape and go walk the wire, do tricks on a Society Fridays swinging through the tree BOOK A TAXI / SHUTTLE trampoline, juggle, etc. With Society Friday’s is all things tops. This is another fantastic circus games, a lucky draw, music. From the best deep holiday activity for the entire 021 447 3559 | [email protected] and bungee trampolines. house bass lines to some roll- family if the weather decides

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KIDS FUN KIDS FUN KIDS FUN OUTDOORS to play along. The Acrobranch Tuesdays – Sundays and rant. There is also interaction The Boulders Penguin Colony Chris de Burgh to Park in Constantia consists of public holidays: 12pm – 4pm with tame monkeys under Welcome to paradise: pen- three courses, each some Short rides: R60 for adults, guided supervision. guins and beautiful beaches equipped with zip lines, sing R40 for children, outride: R 85 adults | R 70 pension- in a seaside village. Pen- introduce new album bridges and Tarzan swings. R200 ers, students & teens | R 50 guins live almost exclusively 3-6 years- R100 │ 7years and Please be aware that rides children | R 25 U3 in the southern hemisphere, older – R140 │ Adults – R180 are not offered when it is rain- Mondeor Rd, Somerset West but yes, you will also find Constantia, Tel: 081 8511765 ing or in stormy weather. (Turn off from N2),Tel: (021) them in South Africa, in the to fans at GrandWest Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie, 858 1060 seaside village Simon’s Town Bugz Family Playpark Cape Town, Tel: 082 3443163 in False Bay between Fish An activity-filled park in Kraai- Bounce World Hoek and Cape Point - an fontein with a huge outdoor Pirate Boat Bounce World is the largest easy hour‘s drive from Cape playground and an impres- Craving adventure on the indoor inflatable play area in Town. sive indoor play area suited high seas? Set sail aboard South Africa. February – March: 8am – for children from 2 to 10 years the Jolly Roger and enjoy the Saturdays and Sundays 6.30pm old. There are pedal cars, live pirate show out at sea. R 80 Adults & kids under 4 April – September: 8am – jumping castles, rowing Children will love the authen- Free 5pm boats, swing horses, mini tic looking pirate ship and the Montague Arena, 15 Mon- October – November: 8am – tractor rides, a choochoo train sense of adventure that the tague Drive, Montague Gar- 6.30pm as well as free play areas, crew helps to create. dens, Cape Town, Tel: (021) December – January: 7am – horse rides and magic shows. Daily cruises: adults: R150, 552 3165 7.30pm Kraaifontein, Tel: (021) 988 children: R75, sunset cruise: Conservation fee: Adults, R45 8836 children: R130, adults: R260. INDOOR ACTIVITIES adults; children under the age Opening times: Subject to of 12, R20 @ free entrance Discover a unique Two Oceans weather conditions Indoor Climbing @ City Rock for WILD card holders. Aquarium in the Waterfront V&A Waterfront Harbour, Get in touch with your inner Sanparks, Tel: (021) 786 One of the top tourist attrac- Cape Town, Tel: (021) 421 Spiderman and tackle the 2329 tions in Cape Town and over 0909 climbing walls of City Rock. 3000 living sea animals, in- There is a range of The Company’s Garden cluding sharks, fishes, turtles Cool Runnings Tobogganing R70 – R150 Featuring a historical city and penguins can be5 seen Park Monday – Thursday @ 9am park, a rose garden, a fish this spectacular underwater We’ve swapped sunshine and – 9pm, Friday @ 9am – 6pm, pond, an aviary & numerous nature reserve. beaches for the lure of snow Saturday, Sunday & Holidays trees of botanical and histori- Adults – R138, Pensioners & here in Cape Town but that @ 10am - 6pm cal significance. Chris de Burgh Students (14-17) – R107, doesn’t mean we have to Corner Collingwood & Anson Summer: 7am – 7pm & Win- Kids (4-13) – R66 miss out on the winter sports Road, Observatory, Cape ter: 7am – 6pm Open: Daily @ 9:30am – 6pm they get to enjoy elsewhere. Town, Tel: (021)447 1326 Queen Victoria Street, Cape egendary singer Chris de Burgh He will have the opportunity to judge (incl. Public Holidays) Opening Times: Tuesday – Town, Tel: (021) 400 2521 will introduce his Cape Town his instincts against the reaction of his Two Ocean Aquarium Cape Friday: 12pm -6pm, Saturday- Bizzy Bodies fans to songs from his new al- local audience when he performs at Town, V&A Waterfront, Cape Sunday: 9am-6pm Cape Town’s biggest indoor De Waal Park bum, ‘The Hands of Man’, at GrandWest this Sunday. Town, Tel: (021) 418 3823 Off Carl Cronje Drive, Oppo- play gym is also its busiest, A cool retreat in summer, GrandWestL on the weekend. His only De Burgh’s first major hits in South site BellvilleVelodrome, Tel: offering active play experi- dogs delight in the pond concert in Cape Town that he will he Africa were ‘Spanish train’ and ‘Just Beautiful Butterfly World (021) 949 4439 ences for children aged 9 around the Victorian fountain will perform during ‘The Hands of Man’ another poor boy’, which climbed the Visit this Winelands paradise months to 12 years. while the children enjoy them- tour of South Africa is scheduled to local radio charts. Best known for his and be privileged to see rest- Cape Town Museums Monday – Saturday @ 10am selves in the playground. take place at the Grand Arena on April 1986 love song, ‘Lady in red’, de Burgh ing butterflies, exotic spiders The musty smell of old photo- – 5pm Open daily 17. was the only international artist to per- and scary scorpions up close. graphs and historic artefacts 23 Bell Crescent, Westlake @ 8am – 6pm ‘The Hands of Man’, his 20th studio sonally receive an invitation from then Monday – Friday @ 9am – in well-lit showrooms offers a Business Park, Westlake, Tel: Upper Orange Road, Gar- album of original material, was record- Chancellor Kohl to perform at the his- 3pm welcome retreat from the (021) 702 0505 dens, Cape Town, ed both at his home studio in Ireland toric public celebrations marking the re- Route 44, Klapmuts (near rainy weather outside. Tel: (021) 400 2521 and at Mark Knopfler’s British Grove unification of East and West Germany. Stellenbosch and Paarl), 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cave Golf facility in London. Elouise Matthys, the PR and Pro- CapeWinelands, and Tel: Cape Town, Tel: (021) 481 This 18 hole indoor mini-golf Trafalgar Park Produced by Chris Porter, it features motions Manager at GrandWest, says (021) 875 5628 3900 course offers just the right This park is situated in Wood- contributions from the members of de a capacity crowd is anticipated for the blend of fun and frustration. A stock & is a safe place for Burgh’s touring band. show. Noordhoek Farm Village The Science Centre two-player game should take children to play. De Burgh has approached many of Renowned for long white A world of discovery under about half an hour, perfect for Open Daily: 8am – 6pm the new songs from the perspective of * For ticketing information, consult sandy beaches, vast wet- one roof, the Science Centre rainy days. Corner Victoria Road & Sear- how they could be performed on stage, www.bigconcerts.co.za and Compu- lands and ancient milkwood features a wide variety of in- Open Daily @ 9am – 4:30pm le Street, Woodstock, Tel: as well as considering how the audience ticket. Ticket prices range from R365 forest, Noordhoek epitomizes teractive displays and exciting Next to Scratch Patch, Dock (021) 400 3031 might react to them in the live arena. per person. a relaxed, unhurried lifestyle activities for your enjoyment. Road, V&A Waterfront, Tel: that is sought after by many Monday to Saturday 9am - (021) 419 9429 Arderne Gardens OUTDOORS OUTDOORS OUTDOORS environmentalists and artists, 4:30pm; Sundays & Public The Arderne Gardens, with its so don’t be surprised to find Holidays 10am - 4:30pm Stadium Bowling Japanese garden, shady horses, pigs, cows, hens, 370B Main Road, Observato- Ten Pin Bowling is a great ac- glades and romantic nooks, den includes the famous May- bushes. Visitors and tourists 10m high climbing area you ducks and rabbits roaming ry, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 300 tivity to be enjoyed with conjures up happy memories nardville open-air theatre. are invited to enjoy tea among won’t even know it’s raining the gardens and open public 3200 friends and colleagues. for many Capetonians as a There is also a water feature the rose bushes at the park’s outside. spaces. Monday – Thursday place to bring young children and children’s playground. Tea Room on Sundays during 21 Anson Street, Observato- Noordhoek Farm Clay Café @ 9am – 10pm, or take precious wedding Opening hours: daily 8am – flowering season. ry, Village,Noordhoek, Tel: (021) The Clay Café makes for a Friday – Saturday photographs. 6pm Size: 1.5 hectares Tel: (021) 447 1326 789 2812 memorable day of creativity @ 9am – 12am & Sunday Open Daily Corner Church & Wolfe Opening daily and recreation for children @ 10am – 10pm @ 9am – 4pm Street | Wynberg | Cape Town @ daily 8am – 6pm Fynbos Horse Trails Paintball and parents alike. Stadium on Main Shopping Main Street, Claremont, Tel: | +27 (0)21 689 4185 Durban Road, Durbanville, Enjoy a full or half day guided Teamwork, stealth and strate- Monday – Sunday @ 9am – Centre, Main Road Clare- (021) 689 4185 Tel: (021) 970 3129 horse tour through the beauti- gy are all part of what makes 5pm mont, Wynberg Park ful vineyards beneath the it so exciting. Hiding behind Old Dairy, Oakhurst Farm, Tel: (021) 671 1893 Rondebosch Park Wynberg Park is where the Abseil Africa Hawequa Mountains. trees, belly crawling through Main Road, Hout Bay, Tel: This is an open park with big spring of the Krakeelwater Enjoy a 112m controlled de- www.fynbostrails.com, the grass or strategising with (021) 790 3318 Scratch Patch trees, and features a variety River begins. This district cent from the top of Table Tel: 082 3358132 their team will soon make Green Point Park For a very unique experience of flora. There are pathways park features a conifer gar- Mountain, not only experi- them forget about their com- Perfect for a family outing with search through the sea of co- for gentle walks and its lawns den, children’s playground, ence a surge of adrenalin but Skydive puters. scooter, bikes and picnic bas- lourful gemstones beneath provide ample space for pic- duck pond, lawns, and ideal also witness Cape Town’s Take the leap & experience R130 kets. you feet while picking out your nics. for walking dogs, picnics and beautiful beaches and breath- Cape Town’s beauty from a Monday – Sunday: 9:15am- Open Daily @ 7am – 7pm favourites. This is a great ac- Open Daily braais. taking views from above. bird’s eye view. 12:45pm, 1:15pm – 4:45pm Green Point Park, Bay Road, tivity for people of all ages. @ 8am – 6pm Open Daily R695pp (excluding cable car Tel: 082 8006290, www.sky- Area 51, Imhoff Farm, Kom- Green Point, Tel: (021) 417 Monday – Friday @ 8:30am Corner Campground Road & @ 8am – 6pm fee) divecapetown.za.net metjie, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 0111 – 4:45pm Sandown Roads, Corner Klaassens & Trovato www.abseilafrica.co.za, Tel: 790 7603 Saturday – Sunday @ 9am – Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 689 Link Roads, Wynberg, Tel: (021) 424 4760 Shark Zone Monkey Town 5:15pm 4185 (021) 689 4185 The Company specialises in Camel Riding Monkey TownMonkey Town is Dido Valley Road Simon- City Rock shark cage diving and viewing If the paintball sounds a bit a sanctuary for 28 exotic stown, Tel: (021) 786 2020 Maynardville Park Durbanville Rose Garden When the weather is keeping tours, who pride themselves too hectic then why not take monkey species from all over Monday – Sunday @ 9am – This district park features roll- This district park is a historical you inside, go to CityROCK, on service and the best price your kids for a camel ride at the world. Guided tours, feed- 5:30pm ing expanses of lawn popu- site, and is also home to nu- one of Cape Town’s indoor guarantee. Imhoff Farm next door to the ing-time talks, touch farm V&A Waterfront, lated with trees and a vibrant merous farm graves. It fea- climbing gyms. With its boul- Tel: 082 8944979, paintball. yard, play-park and restau- Tel: (021) 419 9429 eco-system of birds. The gar- tures 500 varieties of rose dering cave, lead wall, and www.sharkzone.co.za

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so effective that people will find it diffi- Review of the week cult to believe that the impressive jungle scenery and the talking CGI animals were FILM: THE JUNGLE BOOK all created in the studio. CAST: NEEL SETHI, BILL MURRAY, BEN KING- An important facet, too, is that direc- SLEY, IDRIS ELBA, LUPITA NYONG’0, SCAR- tor Jon Favreau understands that his tar- LETT JOHANSSON, GIANCARLO ESPOSITO, get market is children and the film comes CHRISTOPHER WALKEN, GARRY SHANDLING at a time when there are so many inap- DIRECTOR: JON FAVREAU propriate reboots flooding the landscape. REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN Favreau comes with a noteworthy pedigree and a career highlight has been ‘Iron Man’, where he hit all the marks in the effects department while allowing the film to grow and breathe. His light- ness of touch is put to great effect here isney have taken a brave risk in as he builds this jungle into the type of doing a live-action adaptation treacherous and sometimes callous set- of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jun- ting that an average 10-year-old would gle Book’, one of literature’s be loathe to leave. mostD iconic works. There have been quite This version cannot match the wool- Baloo (voice of Bill Murray) and Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi) in ‘The a few adaptations over the years - but ly looseness of Disney’s 1967 animated Jungle Book’ this new offering gets the thumbs up. classic, but it succeeds on its own terms. What’s interesting about this produc- Disney’s treatment, which draws freely Movies tion is that it was filmed in downtown from Kipling’s stories, gives the young debut here, free reign. dered to him. Akela stares down the tiger, Los Angeles in a 12-storey building over- Mowgli hero status and allows its young Kipling’s story, ‘Mowgli’s Brothers’, but the conflict is enough to convince looking a highway. The visual effects are actor, Neel Sethi, who makes his screen serves as the film’s starting point and Mowgli to travel with Bagheera to rejoin we meet the 10-year-old man-cub deep human civilisation; on their way, Shere Last Week: into wolf training. Discovered abandoned Khan springs a surprise attack, and Mow- in the jungle by the sage black panther gli flees off into the deep jungle alone. Bagheera (voiced by Ben Kingsley, all It’s at this stage that familiar plot lines exasperated officiousness), Mowgli has of Disney’s first ‘Jungle Book’ kick in, as been raised by wolf couple Raksha (Lupi- Mowgli joins forces with an ingratiatingly ta Nyong’o) and Akela (Giancarlo Espos- lazy bear, Baloo (Bill Murray) - a relation- ito), but his development is lagging be- ship that forms the key to the story. hind that of his lupine siblings. Bagheera An important aspect of this ‘Jungle ‘10 Cloverfield admonishes him for using human “tricks” Book’ is that the mouth movements of Lane’ like tool building, instead of learning the the animals are made to seem natu- ways of the pack. ral when they are speaking and are not When a dry season forces predators cartoonish. Neel Sethi is the only human and prey into a brief “water truce”, the player and does well. rest of the jungle gets a look at the wolf Name actors such as Christopher pack’s unusual new charge. The despotic Walken, as King Louie, Scarlett Johans- Bengal tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) takes son, as Kaa the snake, and the late Garry exception, having lost his left eye to an Shandling as Ikki, the skittish porcupine ‘Eddie The Eagle’ encounter with mankind’s “red flower”, all leave a mark. Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba) in ‘The Jungle Book’ fire, and demands the boy be surren- This one ticks all the boxes.

meet only to discover a shared passion FILM: THE ADDERALL DIARIES FILM: HIGH STRUNG and natural synergy. In an attempt to CAST: Amber Heard, James Fran- CAST: Jane Seymour, Keenan Kampa, find the perfect blend of their disparate co, Ed Harris, Christian Slater, Nicholas Galitzine, Sonoya Mizuno performance arts, they enlist the help Cynthia Nixon DIRECTOR: Michael Damian of a hip hop group and prepare for a DIRECTOR: Pamela Romanowsky competition that could change their A New York hip hop violinist and Man- lives forever. Based on the bestselling memoir hattan Conservatory classical dancer by Stephen Elliott, ‘The Adderall Diaries’ is the complex story of how an author’s fascination with a high-profile murder case leads him to come to terms with his troubled past while embarking on a poten- tially life-changing romance in the present. James Franco plays Stephen James Franco and Amber Heard in ‘The Adderall Diaries’ Elliot, a once-successful novelist paralyzed by writer’s block and an escalating Adderall dependency, who becomes obsessed with a back into the past when his father to his own troubled upbringing) high-profile murder case as a way (Ed Harris), a cruel and vindictive and reunites with his estranged fa- to escape his personal troubles. His man, shows up to challenge the ther, he is forced to separate truth A scene from ‘High Strung’ interest leads him to meet Lana veracity of the memoir Stephen from lies and fact from fiction– Edmond (Amber Heard), a reporter is writing. As Stephen simultane- ultimately leading him to finally who gives him unique access to ously delves into the details of the reconcile his past and confront his the case. As their relationship takes murder case (which turns out to future. LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 Friday 15 – Thurs 21 April R45 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za off, Stephen is suddenly thrust have some unexpected parallels Daily 11.30am, 1.45, 4.00, 6.15, Daily 11.30am (except Fri), 8.30pm (no 1.45pm Sat) 4.00pm (except Sun) FILM: THE FOREST THE JUNGLE BOOK (TBA) HAIL, CAESAR! (0-10) CAST: Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kin- ney, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt, Daily 1.45, 8.40pm (no 1.45pm Daily 6.00pm Yukiyoshi Ozawa Sat, no 8.40pm Tues, Wed) THE DANISH GIRL(16SN) DIRECTOR: Jason Zada EYE IN THE SKY (13V) Daily 3.45pm An American woman, Sara Price Daily 11.30am, 8.15pm DREAM OF SHAHRAZAD (16) (Natalie Dormer of ‘Game of SPOTLIGHT (10-12PGL) Thrones’ fame) leaves her fiancé Daily 1.45pm and travels to Japan’s legendary Daily 2.00pm THE DRESSMAKER (13LV) Aokigahara Forest, where authori- BOERE OP DIE AARDSDREMPEL ties believe her troubled twin sister Daily 11.30am, 4.15, 8.30pm may have committed suicide. She (PG SUBTITLES) teams up with a reporter and park THE ADDERALL DIARIES (TBA) Daily 6.15pm guide before entering the forest, (no 6.15pm Tues, Thurs) Daily 6.30pm (except Fri) where she retraces her sister’s foot- steps only to encounter tormented TRUMBO (13LD) ANOMALISA (13DLNS) spirits and supernatural terror. Natalie Dormer in ‘The Forest’

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DISTRICT 6 INVISIBLE KLASSIQUE MET VINETTE EBRAHIM

“Katie” is ‘n bekende bergie op Groentemarkplein, vol stories en Met die Kaapse Fillharmoniese Jeugorkes en die Cape Town Vocal streke. Almal ken haar en sy ken almal, en ‘n “smile en ‘n laggie Ensemble onder leiding van Brandon Phillips. kos jou niks, maar as dit ‘n life lesson is, kos dit R5.00!” Vrydag 29 April: 14:00-15:00 Donderdag 28 April | 19:30-20:30 Saterdag 30 April: 21:00-22:00 Sondag 1 Mei: 12:30-13:30 Prys: R80, R100, R150, R200 Prys: R110 Plek: Artscape Operahuis Plek: Artscape, kykNET Teater

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D6 Classique.indd 1 15/03/2016 11:52 EMO ADAMS IS TRAMAKASSIE! ‘n Cape Malay Konsert DUIDELIK

Emo Adams is ietwat van ’n rare verskynsel in die vermaaksbedryf. Hy skryf en sing liedjies, skryf draaiboeke en vertolk self al die rolle. Boonop is hy ‘n vervaardiger asook aanbieder en gryp ‘n saal vol mense aan met skreeusnaakse komedie. Nogtans weier hy om toe te laat dat enige van sy vele godgegewe talente hom definieer. Regie: Alistair Izobell | Teks: Marike Bekker | Koorleier: Abduraghmaan Morris Is Duidelik vat die gehoor op ‘n musikale reis vol humor en lekker Vervaardiger: KAAPSE PRODUKSIES in samewerking met die Kaapse Maleierkoor-Raad. danstreffers,soos net Emo kan! Teks: Emo Adams | Regie: Basil Appolis Sondag 1 Mei: 17:00-18:00 Musiek: Emo Adams | Met Emo Adams en die Take Note Band Prys: R60, R80, R120, R150 Plek: Artscape Operahuis Vrydag 29 April: 21:00-22:00 Prices: R60, R80, R120, R150 Venue: Artscape Operahuis

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hat is the difference cause choking problems in little chil- between a peach and a dren, if left unmonitored. Fooding around with nectarine? Well for one Jenny Morris the peach has a fuzzy Nectarine & Parma Ham Salad coatingW on its skin and a nectarine This is a great little salad for any time does not, but guess what: they be- you have nectarines in the house. long to the same family. Yip, they The crunch of the almonds, acidity are almost identical genetically. They of the red onion vinaigrette, sweet- both come in yellow and white va- ness of the nectarines and saltiness rieties and they both come in free of the goat’s cheese and Parma cre- stone, or cling stone varietals. If a ate the perfect flavour combination. recipe calls for nectarines and you Serve with a chilled glass of good can’t find any, you can interchange white wine and enjoy with deserving them with peaches, no problem. friends. They both smell and taste good and that is good enough for me. Ingredients: When choosing a nectarine make • A decent glug of olive oil sure that they are firm to the touch • 2 red onions, finely sliced @jennymorrischef and do not have any bruises or blem- • A big handful of baby spinach ishes. Keep them in a cool place. They • 4 nectarines, pitted and cut into mix together the vinegar, sugar, salt tend to perish very quickly when wedges and pepper, and just before the on- stored in very high temperatures. If • A couple of tablespoons of cider ions are done, stir through the vinai- they are not ripe enough when you vinegar grette and take the pan off the heat. bring them home, keep them in a • A pinch of sugar By now your oven should be at the brown paper bag till they start to • Salt and cracked black pepper perfect temperature, so pop your al- ripen and then keep them chilled. to taste monds onto a baking tray and toast With so many people being al- • A small handful of almond them until golden brown. In the lergic to foods these days, here is a shavings, toasted meantime arrange the baby spinach bit of information you might like to • About half a tube of goat’s and nectarines on a platter and pour know: the pits or seeds of nectarines cheese, crumbled over the warm onions. contain small amounts of cyanogens • A couple of slithers of Parma Grab the (toasted, not burnt) al- which on ingestion may get metabo- Ham, torn monds out of the oven and sprinkle lized to cyanide. over the salad along with the crum- Although rare, excess inadvertent Method: bled goats cheese and Parma ham ingestion of these pits may result in Preheat your oven to 180°C and while shavings. Season to taste and tuck cyanide poisoning. Also, it’s not a that’s on the go, heat up the olive oil in. bad idea to keep an eye on the lit- in a non-stick pan and fry the on- tle ones while they are eating a nec- ions until soft (about 10 minutes) Recipe by Justin Bonello Nectarine and Goat Cheese Salad tarine, because these pits may also stirring often. While they are frying, Celebrity Chef Bertus Basson to ignite Classes in culinary arts for gourmet side of the grill kids at The Table Bay

Grilled, charred, smoked and scorched....The Bottelary Hills Wine Route is all fired up for its sizzling series of Pop Up Lunches, when renowned celebrity chef, Bertus Bas- son, will fan the flames for a superb Sunday lunch prepared on an open fire on April 17, and again on August 14 and December 4. Igniting the gourmet side of the grill, this highly acclaimed chef has teamed up with the wine folk of this prime winegrowing area northwest of Stellenbosch, to celebrate the fla- Chef Basson will put his spin on lamb vours of fire, with a contemporary twist. Mini Chefs will get to work with professionals “Burnt, charred and blistered Pop Up Lunches will be hosted at their makers and guests can order food is a huge trend this year and a different wine estate along this and purchase wine on the day. who better to set fire to it than Ber- sub-route of the Stellenbosch Wine Nestled along the R304 and M23, Following the success of the cooking tive hobby which could also turn into tus Basson, famed for the phenom- Routes and will feature a different the Bottelary Hills Wine Route reveals workshops for kids in 2015, The Ta- an exciting career one day. We have enal success of one of our finest meat hero on the heat. April cel- an untapped world of quality wine ble Bay’s Executive Chef Jocelyn My- a great lineup of Mini Chefs events Winelands restaurants, Overture, and ebrates lamb in all its tender glory, to both discerning wine drinkers and ers-Adams, will be hosting monthly planned for this year,” adds the chef. judge on the ‘Ultimate Braai Mas- August welcomes pork to the party those who appreciate Cape heritage. classes in culinary arts for emerging Each two hour Mini Chefs class ter’ TV show. Over the years he has and December gets fresh with fish on It is home to some of the oldest wine young cooks from April to Novem- is an interactive learning experience certainly earned his ‘Licence to Grill’ the coals. farms in the country, including the ber. Mini Chefs will get to work side that gives children between 5 and 12 and will intrigue all the senses with Those hungry for layered flavours, likes of Beyerskloof, Goede Hoop, by side with Myers-Adams for two years of age the opportunity to de- the smell, taste and sound of his siz- expert cookery, sublime wines and Groenland, Hartenberg, Mooiplaas inspiring hours while learning some velop a life-long love for the culinary zle,” explains Elmarie Rabe, Manager experiential dining can join Basson and Villiera. special tricks of the trade. arts, whilst celebrating South Africa’s of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. at Hartenberg Estate when he brings The great charm of this sub wine “Our previous cooking workshops rich culinary heritage. Each month, Each of the three fire-inspired out the tongs this weekend. route comes from the fact that most were a resounding success and we the children will prepare something Basson is lauded for his bold, in- of the farms have been family- want to continue offering these different based on a theme which is novative dishes that put flavour first owned for many generations. events as we are keen to harness cu- aligned with the seasons or a special and he will entice guests with on linary passion and develop cooking occasion. They will be assisted by trend meat and side dishes cooked * The first Bottelary Hills Pop Up prowess amongst children from an Myers-Adams and a dedicated mind- from the ultimate wood-fuelled fire Lunch for 2016 at Hartenberg will early age. Cooking can be a wonder- er, and will get to take home what and complemented by a fine selec- start at 12.30pm and costs R350 ful creative outlet for young people, they have prepared. tion of wines from the area. per person, which includes the wine and we are always amazed by the ex- These laidback lunches will take tasting, the three course meal, and tent of the enthusiasm and willing- * Mini Chefs takes place in The Table on the style of a three-course, tru- a glass of wine per course. Pre- ness to learn amongst the children Bay’s Atlantic at 12.30pm on sched- ly South African feast with guests bookings are essential as seating is who have attended our classes in the uled Saturdays. The cost to partici- helping themselves from platters of limited. Book your seats by visiting past,” says Myers-Adams. pate is R300 per child. heritage fare on the table. www.wineroute.co.za; call 021 886 “The Table Bay’s Mini Chefs is Booking is essential. To book, send Prior to lunch, enthusiasts will be 8275; or send an email to market- the perfect recipe for teaching chil- an email to TableBayDining@sun- able to savour some of the Bottelary [email protected]. dren that cooking is an enduring life international.com; or call 021 406 Chef Bertus Basson Hills wines in the warm company of skill as well as a healthy and crea- 5988.

10 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 15 April - 21 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Lifestyle The Fitflop craze

Fooding around with fit your feet perfectly. Jenny Morris The shoes are also light-weight, which means that they move while By RoxyK you walk. They do not cause any Email: [email protected] pressure on the feet, the arch of the feet, the toes or ankles. Both feet fit ost fashionistas thrive snuggly into the cushion inner soles, on looking good, irre- creating a slight arch to support your spective of the conse- heel. quences. With the in- In 2008 the shoes gained influ- dustryM encouraging women to buy ential public support when Oprah six inch stilettos to give you height Winfrey named the footwear as one and to accentuate those calves, more of her summer favourites. Celebrities and more women are buying shoes like Hillary Swank, Heidi Klum and because it is fashionable, rather than Jessica Biel all followed suit and the being on the lookout for comfort. number of people using the footwear The Chinese believe that the feet has grown considerably. Jade John- are the root of the body and they son, an Olympic long jumper suf- should not encounter any strain or fered from plantar fasciitis, which is pain. In 2007, Fitflops were launched a painful condition to the heel, but and offered a scientifically innovative when she tried Fitflops she found way to prevent sore and tired feet. that the pain subsided and it helped It was initially designed as a vanity strengthen the arch of her foot. shoe and many people reported a vast So, are the good? Yes, I tried them improvement to chronic back pain and they are really comfortable - and sore feet. The idea was to cre- maybe the most comfortable I have ate a range of comfy shoes for men ever experienced. What I like about and women that would provide ex- Fitflops is that they are now available tra cushion and flexibility when you in different styles, textures and col- walk, while staying in tune with fash- ours, which enable me to wear these ion and the seasons. They are said to shoes with formal wear, or just plain produce a similar effect to walking casually. They are also comfortable barefoot, only with a degree of shock with socks, stockings or tights and absorption. A biomechanist claimed the padding inside allows for mois- that the shoes caused the body to ture absorption, so one’s feet do not adjust its walk to ensure that the feel sweaty as the day progresses. The knee is correctly aligned. The results slightly elevated soles allow for great were these gorgeous, high-fashion comfort and act as a shock absorber, shoes, which were made from double so it is almost like walking on air. density material that has been ergo- Visit www.fitflops.co.za to find nomically engineered and shaped to stockists in SA. Fitflops are made from double density, ergonomically engineered material

“Walk for the homeless” this weekend in the Mother City Nataniël returns to the Mother City in ‘Mannequin’

Entertainer extraordinaire Nataniël returns to the Artscape Theatre this week for six performances only of his new stage production, ‘Mannequin’. Performances will take place until Sunday, April 17. A tale of surprise, fear, cruelty, Mini Chefs will get to work with professionals great humour and fantasy, ‘Man- Explore the city for a good cause nequin’ features original music and brand new stories in both English and in Afrikaans. The story is de- If you want to truly understand ranged in cooperation with the scribed as follows in the release: “An someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Cape Town Partnership. The event author approaches a reclusive tailor And three times a day, this is what is Cape Town Free Walking Tours’ with the idea of writing a book about visitors from around the globe have way of saying thank you to the city, his life. ‘Mannequin’ is the story that an opportunity to do as they ex- the Central City Improvement Dis- he is told.” plore the streets, sights and sounds trict and Cape Town Tourism for Nataniël will share the stage with of the city with Cape Town Free keeping the city clean and safe so Charl du Plessis (piano), Werner Spies Walking Tours. The tours momen- that their walking tours can run (bass) and Hugo Radyn (drums). Cos- tarily share the urban space with every single day of the year with tumes are by Floris Louw. the homeless. more than 30000 guests annually The show not only features origi- On Saturday, April 16, any do- and 10 South African guides em- nal music, but also Nataniël’s surprise nations gathered during three Cape ployed. versions of a few of the world’s best Town Free Walking Tours through- The company started in 2013 known songs from the late sixties out the day will be forfeited by after Martin Bo Neilsen decided and the eighties. the company and handed over to to bring the concept of free walk- ‘Mannequin’ - first titled ‘The An- Khulisa Social Solutions. This non- ing tours from his home country gry Tailor’, then ‘Garment’, then ‘The profit organisation assists street of Denmark, employing local tour Disappearance’, then ‘The Captives’, people in a sustainable way. Every- guides. Naturally, it is the most then ‘The Artisans’, then ‘The Night one is invited to show up for the environmentally friendly tour com- People’ and then ‘The Silent World’ - walks without prior booking. pany in town as it has not used one has been structured around stories in Guests will be able to choose drop of petrol in over 3000 tours. both English and in Afrikaans. from three informative and authen- Books, CD’s, DVD’s and products tic experiences: the general historic * For more information, call 079 from Nataniël’s Kaalkop range will be tour, a tour of the colourful Bo- 681 9109; send an email to cape- available at all performances. Kaap and a tour of the District Six. [email protected]; or visit Walk for the homeless is ar- www.nielsentours.co.za. * Book at Computicket. The one, the only Nataniël is back for this week only

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