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2 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 26 August - 01 September 2016 The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot Thousands enjoyed the 10th annual Artscape Women’s mother city fine dining Humanity/Arts Festival 2016 IdTheIOm: Larder Tradition Café: and Homely, innovation wholesome intersect and high honest up on thefood hills By Bianca Coleman world of wine: a composition of New each course. If diners want more By Bianca Coleman radishWorld andmodernism cucumber on asalsa, base dressedof Old ful chocolate hearts, all free of re- Tothey join can The buy Club, by thebe surebottle to frombook theas orking for something withWorld lemon support. and Thedill self-supportingcream. A third fined sugar. I am delighted to known spacetasting is centre.limited. 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I also had to dig Tony,gated pre-liberation Olivier SA. and Pulitzer prize-winningof South Africans play in a way thatfor only deepCape within myself andTown my emotions Nukain has spent his life transform- Fugard can capture them, in such a to connect with him. ingWinner the rocksof the on Tony a koppie Award at Revolverfor Best samefull, rounded property and is profoundbeing bought way. Weby andVan comedyder Merwe: with She characters is religious, that loves ex- CreekPlay (2012),into a gardenOlivier ofAward painted for flowBest- aneed young to startwhite talking couple, and Lindsey truly listen and posethe land each and other’s is the opinions kind ofand woman chal- ers.New AidedPlay (2011)by his and young Pulitzer companion Drama Steve,to each whose other. plan to raze and rede- lengeyou can those also opinions rely upon. around Active race in andthe Bokkie,Prize (2011), Nukain Bruce confronts Norris’ acclaimed his last velop the house stirs similar echoes thecommunity, property she’s divides kind ofand woman distribu you- challengeblack (and towhite) paint comedy the huge ‘Clybourne boulder ofWhat unhappiness has it been in like the working now all underblack tions.want inAlthough your cake it is baking set in teamChicago, for atPark’, the issummit. soon to Yethave before its South long, Afri the- community.director Athol Fugard? thisthe churchis a play bazaar. that will shine light on landowner’scan premiere wife,at the Elmarie Fugard Kleynhans Theatre. Dladla:The allIt’s South been African absolutely cast includes incred- aDladla: lot of HeCape is Townvery politicalresidents’ and own a (Anna-MartEric Abraham van -der a producerMerwe) arrivesof the Anna-Mart van der Merwe and Tshamano Sebe in ‘The Painted Andrewible. I’m Buckland only 25 and(‘Tobacco, I’m one and of the neighbourhoods,”humanitarian at heart. says Thethe storyactress. of andplay makesin the demands West End about – will the present paint- Rocks at Revolver Creek’ Harmfulvery few peopleEffects in theThereof’); world thatSusan has “It’sJonathan a brilliant has plotpiece lines of writingthat are that so ing,this layingFugard bare Theatre the profound production, rifts di of- Danfordgotten to (‘Broken work with Glass’, a man ‘Missing…’); of his cal- willsimilar leave to youmy reelingdad’s life for story.a scotch. I often It’s arected country by Greg hurtling Karvellas towards (‘Bad the Jews’), end Lesokoibre. He’s Seabe shown (‘Siembamba’); me levels that Scott one excitingspeak to becausemy father it’s to wound hear about as tight his of apartheid. When Bokkie – now can only imagine. You learn to look stories of how he grew up and find from August 16 until October 1. The cast of ‘Clybourne Park’, with Scott Sparrow & Claire-Louise Sparrow (‘Strangers On A Train’); as a bow string,” adds Scott Sparrow. knownBruce as Norris’Jonathan humorous Sejake (Sne script Dlad ex- place in the new . Theatre until September 24. Nicholasat the finer Pauling details (‘The and Pervert shape Laura’, things out more about the things that he la)plores – returns the fault years line later, between it is raceto con and- Worby‘The Painted third Rocks and atfourth Revolver (from Creek’ centre Peter outwards) Tromp caught up with the cast. ‘Aabout Steady your Rain’); work Popethat you Jerrod would (‘Othel nev-- Performancescares about. will take place frontproperty. the Thelegacy work Revolver is the Creek author’s left is co-directed by Fugard and Paula lo’)er normally and Claire-Louise think about. Worby (‘Court’). Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm. himresponse as a youngto Lorraine man trying Hansberry’s to find re his- Fourie and is showing at the Fugard Why should theatregoers be excited “It is a play that will inspire con- Tickets,Book at Computicket. ranging from R120 to nowned play, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’, It’s 1959 and Russ and Bev are family to move into the neighbour- versations, for sure,” Claire-Lou- R240, can be booked at Compu- with that play’s protagonists, The selling their desirable two-bedroom hood, creating ripples of discontent ise Worby mentions to The Next ticket, or through the Fugard Youngers, as the young black family Chicago Bungalow in Clybourne amongst the cosy white suburban- 48hOURS. “Bruce Norris has really Theatre box office on 021 461 moving to Clybourne Park. Park, which enables the first black ites. Fast forward to 2009 and the mastered a balance of cringing truth 4554. 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2612 AugustAugust -- 1801 AugustSeptember 2016 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Wring the last bit of wintery magic from the season with some theatrical whimsy

t’s still winter and many people learn valuable lessons, with the help might still be planning a visit to of two king penguins, Polka and the Matroosberg for fun in what Perry, and how simple it is for every- remains of the snow, but if your one to make a difference. Itime and money are limited, Krazy Directed and written by theatre Katz in conjuction with Artscape professionals Marinda Engelbrecht Theatre offers an alternative: the and Margit Meyer- Rodenbeck re- children’s production ‘Vlooi en die spectively, and featuring music by Sneeuman/Kipper and the Snow- Emile Minnie, the production stars man’. such celebrated actors as Crystal Kipper and his sister Biff are on a Donna Roberts, Dean Balie, Elanza hiking weekend in the Drakensberg Swart, Karli Heine and Kyle Seconna. with their neighbours Wilma and There is a public show scheduled Wilf. The first snow of the season for September 3 at 11am, but the fall and the kids build a snowman. public is also welcome to attend the Then the magic key starts to glow schools shows on Thursday and Fri- and a brand new adventure starts day, August 25 and 26, at 9.30am which take them all the way to the and 11am (English); and from Au- South pole. gust 29 to September 2, at 9.30am When Kipper stands on the Ant- and 11am (). arctic continent, the thought of global warming (or anything warm) Book for the Public Show at The Guide is very far removed, but soon they Computicket and the schools found out how serious this problem shows by calling 082 828 8505, or really is, not just for the North and emailing marinda.vlooi@gmail. South poles, but for the whole of com. Crystal Donna Roberts as Wilma, Kyle Seconna as Dad and Dean Balie asWilf Mother Earth. Kipper and his friends

‘Anthology’ returns with more new Rock musical ‘Hedwig and the Angry short works from acclaimed writers Inch’ coming to ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’, the Three writers, two actors, and one iconic rock musical that spawned a director are coming together to cre- cult classic indie film, is to open at ate an anthology of three new short Gate69, Cape Town’s newest theatre plays on the theme ‘After the End’, venue on Bree Street, in the coming showing at The Alexander Bar Up- weeks. The landmark production by stairs Theatre from Monday, August John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen 29, to Saturday, September 17. Trask was “groundbreaking and un- The Alexander Bar’s Upstairs doubtedly ahead of its time,” accord- Theatre has garnered a reputation ing to US publication Entertainment for showcasing new writing and the Weekly. The genre-bending, fourth- ‘Anthology’ series has become the wall-smashing musical, with its puls- platform for writers to play with ing score, tells the story of one of Paul du Toit as Hedwig style and material. For ‘After the the most unique characters to ever End’, Nicholas Spagnoletti lifts the hit the stage. The music, written by lid on a vicious rivalry in ‘abreast’; Trask, is steeped in the androgynous her to marry an American man and Jon Keevy makes politics personal 1970s glam rock style of David Bowie escape East Germany. The musical in ‘The Shepard’; and Louis Viljoen (who co-produced the Los Angeles explores Hedwig’s life and complex sets stoner against seraph in ‘Cher- production of the show), as well as gender identity. ub-A-Dub-Dub’. the work of John Lennon and Iggy GATE69 is an intimate new Director and contributing writ- Pop. Originally directed by Tony 80-seater theatre that prides itself er Louis Viljoen is a Cape Town Award winner Michael Mayer (‘Spring on its mezze cuisine and unparalleled based playwright and director. He Awakening’) and winner of four 2014 service. Plush and ornate, the down- has written and produced numer- Tony Awards including Best Musical stairs bar is ideal for those who wish ous plays including, ‘The Bile Boys’, Revival, ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ to enjoy a pre-show drink or wind ‘The Frontiersmen’, ‘The Verbal- played to record-breaking sell-out down after a performance. The space ists’, ‘Champ’, ‘The Kingmakers’ and crowds on Broadway. functions as part of the theatre as ‘The Pervert Laura’. He is one of the The South African production will well as a venue on its own. creators (along with Spagnoletti and star Paul du Toit (‘The Rocky Horror The face of the establishment and Keevy) of the successful short-play Show’, ‘Same Time Next Year’, ‘Bin- the hostess each evening is Cathy initiative ‘Anthology’, which has had Anthology After the End’ stars Donna Cormack and Daneel van nelanders’, ‘Backstage’) and Genna Specific, South Africa’s very own three successful seasons at The Al- der Walt - Photo credit Nardus Engelbrecht Galloway (‘Grease’, ‘Showboat’, aviation goddess and undisputed exander Bar. Viljoen has won ‘Best ‘Noah of Cape Town’) and will be di- First Lady of Flying. This self-styled New South African Script’ Fleur Du rected by Elizma Badenhorst (‘I Love “trolley dolly” is the alter ego of the Cap Theatre awards for ‘Champ’ ceived a Fleur du Cap and the Ol- in shows like Juliet Jenkin’s ‘Big You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’). multiple award-winning Brendan (2013) and ‘The Kingmakers’ (2015) ive Schreiner prize. Other plays that Girl’, ‘ Nights’ directed Design is by Niall Griffin and musical van Rhyn, (‘The Rocky Horror Show’, and is currently the Writer In Resi- have been performed in SA and by Nicky Rebelo and The Fugard’s direction is by Wessel Odendaal. Madame Zingara) and a firm favour- dence for The Fugard Theatre. abroad are ‘Special Thanks to Guests ‘Rocky Horror Show’. She recently After their sell out success of ite amongst theatre fans. As a writer Keevy flounces from Afar’ and ‘Civil Parting’. wowed Alexander Bar audiences ‘I love You, You’re Perfect, Now through different genres, from Chil- Newcomer on the professional with her original cabaret ‘Dani and Change’ that ran recently at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ will dren’s theatre to saucy sketch com- stage, Donna Cormack, graduated the Lion; Last night at The Den’. , VRG Theatrical in run from September 15 to No- edy, to solo shows dealing with dark from UCT’s Theatre and Perfor- association with Gate69 will present vember 27. South African themes. Most of these mance degree in 2015. Her most re- Tickets are between R70 and the unusual and controversial ‘Hed- Tickets cost R550 per person and he has produced himself or with the cent performance was as The Whore R140 according to date and are wig and the Angry Inch’. The story is include a welcome drink, a mezze aid of ASSITEJ and/or the Theatre in Tom Eyen’s ‘The White Whore cheaper if you pay when you about a fictional rock band fronted platter, a hot bread service and Arts Admin Collective. And The Bit Player’, directed by book. You can book by visiting by an East German transgender sing- dessert. Bookings are via the box Spagnoletti is a playwright and Christopher Weare. shows.alexanderbar.co.za; or er called Hedwig, formerly known as office on 071 589 2915, or by visit- the co-owner of Alexander Bar. He Daneel van der Walt studied The- purchase directly from the bar Hansel, who assumes a female per- ing www.gate69.co.za. Strictly no is perhaps best known for his play atre and Performance at UCT before sona after a botched sex change op- persons under 16 years of age. ‘London Road’, for which he re- Instagram existed. She has appeared eration that was performed to allow

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Music Exchange: 25 years on and the Internet is still creating musical opportunities

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Karoo Moose , Tel: (021) 300 Pay Back The Curry Joshua Miles objects and figures, creating 8pm nikki.vanniekerk@steinhoff. Inch’ coming to Cape Town Winner of 15 top South Afri- 1088 Mike van Graan’s Pay Back Michaelis Prize winner, Josh- whimsical, humorous and of- R60 – R90 co.za can awards, Lara Foot’s Ka- the Curry comprises a series ua Miles uses the Japanese ten surreal scenes from his 42 Primula Crescent, Well- roo Moose returns to the Painted Rocks at Revolver of comedic sketches that en- tradition of woodcut printmak- imagination. wayPark East, , Flea Market stage with the original cast, Creek tertain and engage audienc- ing as inspirations for his Until 26 August Tel: 073 653 2688 Cape Town’s most diverse including Zoleka Helesi, Mdu Internationally acclaimed and es. Produced by Siv Ngesi work. He has expanded his FREE outdoor market and famous Kweyama, Bongile Mantsai, multiple award-winning play- and directed by Rob van skill set to include reduction Moor Gallery, 4 Bordeaux Fiddlewood Pottery Studios landmark for bargain hunters! Thami Mbongo, Chuma So- wright Athol Fugard returns Vuuren, this production fea- lino cut and mono print tech- Street, Franschhoek, Cape Classes are small and inti- Enjoyendless variety of used potela and Apollo Ntshoko. with his new play: a story in- tures the multi-talented Daniel niques as well. The exhibition Town, Tel: (021) 462 6851 mate giving student’s ample items ranging from household Performed in English with spired by farm worker Nukain Richards depicting a variety titled Overberg In Print fea- individual attention as they goods and bric-a-brac, to col- isiXhosa, the story takes Mabuza – an artist living in of characters (and carica- tures a selection of prints rep- Natures Best Photography Af- learn the tricks of the trade. lectables and antiques at bar- place in a remote and impov- pre-liberation South Africa. tures) commenting on all resenting the the West- rica Beginners are more than wel- gain prices. erished village in the Karoo. Until 24 September things contemporary. ern Cape’s landscape with a An exhibition of the winning come to come and learn Open weather permitting 31 August – 24 September R140 – R180 Until 27 August focus on the Overberg district. images from Nature’s Best about pottery basics such as; from 8am Saturdays, Sun- R60 Fugard Theatre, Corner Cale- R100 Until 7 September Photography Africa 2016. The glazing, firing, hand as well days & Public Holidays Paul du Toit as Hedwig Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, don & Lower Buitenkant , Main FREE annual African focused na- as wheelwork. Ample free parking , Tel: (021) 685 Street, , Cape Road, Rondebosch, Tel: (021) South African Print Gallery ture photography competi- 10am – 12:30pm, 7:30pm – Marine Drive (R27), Metro In- 7880 Town, Tel: (021) 461 4554 685 7880 Annex, 109 Sir Lowry Road, tion is about depicting Africa’s 10pm & 5pm – 9:30pm dustrial Woodstock, Tel: (021) unique biodiversity and wild- R410 For further info visit www.mil- Rememberting the Lux Hinterland Clydebourne Park 4626851 life. Fiddlewood Pottery Studio nertonfleamarket.co.za The production pays tribute to Naledi award nominated pro- Russ and Bev are selling their Until 25 September 88, 1st Avenue, Harfield Vil- the iconic Luxurama Theatre, duction, Hinterland revolves two-bedroom Chicago Bun- David Koloane R15 – R30 lage, Claremont, Tel: (021) Noordhoek Community Market one of Cape Town’s grand old around a fictional meeting be- galow in Clybourne Park An acclaimed expressionist 25 Queen Victoria Street, 671 2515 High quality vendors includ- dames of cinema and enter- tween Cecil John Rhodes and which enables the first black painter, Koloane presents his Cape Town, Tel: (021) 481 ing The Foodbarn, African tainment. Written and directed Sol Plaatje while Kimberley is family to move into the neigh- new body of work in a solo 3800 MARKETS Juice Bar, Angel Chefs, Bud- by Izobell and Baxter CEO besieged during the Anglo- bourhood, creating discontent exhibition, In the City. Since dy’s Burgers, and artistic director Lara Foot, Boer War. amongst the white suburban- the 1950s, the artist has con- Bit by Bit Mosaic Market Kitchen, Jacki A’s, Kitchen Remembering the Lux was Until 1 September ites of Clybourne Park. fronted the urban world in fig- Experience a day you will al- Situated under the magical Cowboys and Passion Foods, the undisputed highlight of the R80 Until 1 October ural renderings and bold col- ways remember. Half day Tokai Mountains, the Muizen- in a child-friendly setting with festive season and returns to , D.F. R120 – R250 ors to develop a powerful Saturday workshop that is berg market offers a totally views out over Noordhoek to bring to life and celebrate the Malan Street, Foreshore, Fugard Theatre, Corner Cale- mode of social criticism. Ko- perfect for beginners – ‘you diverse shopping experience. the sea. history of the legendary Luxu- Cape Town, Tel: (021) 410 don & Lower Buitenkant loane depicts the city of Jo- will be amazed at what you From fresh fruit and vegeta- Thursdays rama through charming anec- 9800 Street, District Six, Cape hannesburg in swirling, sway- can achieve after just 1/2 a bles to little delicious cakes of Free dotes and classic hit songs. Town, Tel: (021) 461 4554 ing, and executed brush day,’ says owner Kerry Ather- all colours and sizes, fashion Cape Point Vineyards, Silver- 25 August – 17 September Joseph and the Technicolor strokes. At the centre of the stone. Take the first step and at incredibly low prices and mine Road, Noordhoek, R140 – R160 Dreamcoat Slava’s Snowshow exhibition is a new stop-mo- we will guide you through the great gift ideas, this market Cape Town, Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch, Director Paul Warwick Griffin The multi-award-win- tion animated video, created mosaic process. All the work- will not disappoint. Tel:(021) 789 0178 Tel: (021) 685 7880 presents the award-winning ning comedy drama Slava’s from a series of detailed pen- shops are very practical. Every Sunday @ 8am - 5pm. musical Joseph and the Snowshow tours South Africa, cil drawings. R400 per person & Special Sunrise Circle, Muizenberg, V&A Market on the Wharf We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Amazing Technicolor Dream- a unique wordless visual Until 7 September rates when booking for 2 Cell: 076 037 0862 Cape Town’s only permanent Croissants coat, including popular songs clown show, that creates a FREE people. market has an array of local 7 Deadly Sins. 7 writers. 7 ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and universal world which is spon- Goodman Gallery, Fairweath- Observatory, Cape Town, Tel: Woodmill Market and international fresh, arti- new stories. Jemma Kahn ‘Close Every Door’. Featuring taneous, interactive and an er House, 176 Sir Lowry 079 042 3908 Hosting 30 diverse stalls with sinal and gourmet food stalls, and her side-kick return in the Earl Gregory, Bianca Le entertaining journey under a Road, Woodstock, Tel: (021) boutique wines, craft beers on-site demo kitchens, chil- sequel to the international cult Grange and Jonathan Rox- snowy blanket. 462 7573 Big Tree Mosaics and home-made foods. Local dren’s entertainment and hit, The Epicene Butcher. mouth. Until 28 August Join Michelle McConnell, who musicians entertain crowds, more. With Roberto Pombo. Direct- Until 5 November R175 – R400 Theo Paul Vorster started her journey into the and kids are welcome. Daily / Free ed by Lindiwe Matshikiza. R125 – R350 Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Cape Town based artist, Theo art of mosaics after an inspi- Fridays Noble Square, V&A Water- Until 27 August Theatre on the Bay, Camps Malan Street, Foreshore, Paul Vorster holds a solo ex- rational trip to Turkey, at her Free front, Dock Road, Cape R120 – R140 Bay, Link Road, , Cape Town, Tel: (021) 410 hibition in Franschhoek in home studio in Durbanville. WoodmillMarket,Vredenburg Town, Alexander Bar & Café, 76 Tel: (021) 438 3301 9800 which he juxtaposes different 9:30am – 12:30pm & 6pm – Road, Stellenbosch, Email: www.marketonthewharf.co.za

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MARKETS EVENTS MUSIC

Show your mettle at Open Mic The Watershed Market R120 Adult (13 yrs up) | kido, Dj Bongz, Metro FM’s The Watershed Market is host R30 Kids (4 – 12 yrs) | Lerato Kganyago and Cape to ceramics, art, furniture, tex- R50 Students (with student Town djs such as Kaunda, Jazz singing competition tiles, fashion and jewellery on ID) | Free for Kids (0 – 3 yrs) War, Mbacu, Pisce, Deepcon- sale . It also has facilities for The Science Centre, 370B soul and more. exhibitions, live entertainment Main Road, Observatory, 27 August @ 7PM he 2016 GrandWest Open and workshops events. Cape Town, Tel: (021) 300 R120 – R1800 Mic Jazz singing compe- Daily 3200 Marimba Restaurant, Cape tition has kicked off, with Free Town International Conven- the next couple of weeks Watershed, V&A Waterfront, Blisters for Bread tion Centre, Heerengracht Tof auditions taking place at the Dock Road, Cape Town, Tel: The Peninsula School Feed- Street, & Walter Sisulu Ave- entertainment destination. Emerg- (021) 408 7840 ing Association (PSFA) Blis- nue, Tel: 082 9962250 ing jazz singers are called to enter ters for Bread hosts their an- the competition at Jackson Hall, Tokai Forest Market nual Charity Family Fun Walk Muriel Marco ND Project GrandWest on Wednesday nights, This market has a little bit of to raise funds to feed hungry Muriel Marco, Argentinian until September 7. Auditions will something for visitors of all schoolchildren. The born, composer and singer take place from 8pm and there is ages. It also provides an op- walk starts from the Cape performs music from her lat- no cost to enter the competition. portunity for some family Town stadium, along the est project, No Direction (ND). With the chance to shine on quality time and adventure. promenade and ends with Known for her Jazz and World stage comes the chance of winning There is a great deal of fun to food and festivities at the musical styles, this project various prizes. The winner of the be had for each member of Green Point Cricket Club. The ranges from Tango to Mas- 2015 GrandWest Open Mic Jazz GrandWest will be the place to be for emerging singers the family, from activities for PSFA has been addressing kandi, Swing to Chacarera, singing competition, Adelia Douw the kids to shopping for the childhood hunger since 1958 Mbaqanga to Toba lullaby. ND won a prize package worth over teens as well as culinary high- and aims to eradicate child- Project music is well rooted R66000. lights for the foodies. hunger and malnutrition. on Marco’s Argentinian, Latin, “We are pleased to announce The competition, staged by vocal technique, song interpreta- Every Saturday @ 9am – 2pm 28 August @ 7:30am African and Jazz background the start of the 2016 GrandWest GrandWest and Heart FM, is open tion, stage presence and audience Tokai Forest, Open Road/ R50 but alternative and pop music Open Mic Jazz singing competi- to all emerging jazz vocalists over response. The entrants are encour- Spaanchemat River Road, Green Point Cricket Club, influences also emerge in the tion on August 17. We encourage the age of 18. Professional singers aged to bring their friends, fam- Tokai Corner Vlei & Fritz Sonnen- compositions. emerging jazz singers to enter the – those already deriving an income ily and fans to cheer and support berg Road, Green Point, Tel: 28 August @ 6:30pm eighth annual Open Mic Jazz sing- from performing – are not permit- them. At the end of the four week Fashion in the Village Market (021) 447 3906 / 0843394631 R100 ing competition which has become ted to enter the competition. Per- audition period, judges will choose The monthly market is the The Masque Theatre, 37 Main a respected platform for local tal- formers must register for the com- the top 24 competitors who will go passion project of Cape Town Body Worlds Vital Exhibition Road, Muizenberg, Tel: (021) ent to be discovered and show- petition between 7pm and 8pm at through to the quarter final round, local and fashion guru Kim The exhibition provides visi- 788 1898 cased. Hopefuls are urged to take Jackson Hall on the day of their starting on September 14. Speer, who also runs the tors with an opportunity to see note that the auditioning period audition. Auditions are limited to weekly Friday night Blue Bird how lifestyle choices drasti- Cat Simoni has been reduced from eight weeks 30 entrants per night. For more information on the Garage Food and Goods cally affect the body. All the London-based chanteuse Cat to four weeks,” says Elouise Mat- The participants will be ac- competition, call on 021 505 Market out of the same space sections create an absolutely Simoni returns to South Africa thys, PR and Promotions Manager companied by an accomplished 7526. (an old converted postal plane amazing exhibition, demon- to perform her favourite songs at GrandWest. band. The judges will focus on hangar in the heart of the sub- strating the human body’s in- from the world of musicals urb). While she gives much of telligent design, how it func- and movies, written by the her attention to the regular tions and to appreciate what likes of George Gershwin, Je- evening event, she launched happens when disease rome Kern, Cole Porter, Ste- the vibe daytime clothing and strikes and how it can miracu- phen Sondheim, Michel Le- SA’s biggest multitasking songbird design fair in an effort to find lously regenerate itself. grand and Burt Bacharach. expression for her long-time Until 23 October 28 August @ 12pm love of beautiful attire. R100 – R160 R120 Every 1st Saturday of the Watershed, V&A Waterfront Café Bon Bon, Excelsior back at Die Boer month @ 11am – 4pm Road, Franschhoek, Tel: Blue Bird Garage, Muizen- Oude Werf’s Soul Food Evenings (021) 876 3936 SA songstress extraordinaire Ni- berg, Tel: 082 3312471 This winter, Chef Jeromy will anell will be back in Cape Town be exploring the flavours of FAMILY FUN for a once off gig at Die Boer, on Bay Harbour Market () our heritage with his Stellen- Sunday, September 4, at 1.30pm. An inspiring destination for bosch Soul Food menus. Rocklands Deer Park The platinum selling vocal breakfast, lunch and dinner, Every Thursday until 30 Sep- Rocklands Park Kids Play- gymnast is known for her ability to this weekend market kicks off tember ground is a popular family ease through four octaves. She in- with Friday Nite LIVE!, offer- R155pp destination in Cape Town. It is cludes elements of Folk, Pop, R&B, ing live music, at least 26 culi- Oude Werf Restaurant, located next to a coffee shop Country, Classic and Celtic music nary experts catering to ev- Church Street, Stellenbosch, and restaurant, the Deer Park in her song-writing, and accompa- erything from Tunisian Tel: (021) 887 4608 Cafe. A dedicated committee nies herself on piano and acous- cuisine, Seafood platters, Ov- has managed to turn this park tic guitar. Vocally she has created en-fired Pizza to gourmet Delheim’s Cheese Fondue and into one of the best equipped her own musical language, where Sandwiches, speciality soups Jazz Sundays playgrounds in town. Children words are often deemed unneces- and everything in-between. A laidback lunchtime affair have access to wooden climb- sary. Dates & times: Friday Nite where guests can enjoy the ing structures, creative ani- She is a South African and in- LIVE: 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday: atmospheric tasting cellar, mals sculptures, mosaic ternational success story, with 9.30 am to 4 pm. taste quality estate wines and benches and a giant caterpil- many of her songs playlisted on Extended trading hours on: snack on fondue while listen- lar for balancing and radio stations worldwide. In addi- Saturdays 10.30am-6pm ing to a live jazz band until the play. Rocklands Park has be- tion to being a vocalist, musician 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, late afternoon. Resident Chef come a popular spot for birth- and songwriter, as well as an au- Cape Town Bruce von Pressentin’s day parties which are also thor, Nianell is now also sharing cheese fondue follows an au- hosted at the Café. her message as an inspirational EVENTS thentic Swiss recipe and com- Daily @ 8am – 8pm keynote speaker. “Awareness is the bines Emmental, Gruyère and FREE birth of new beginnings, the be- Cape Town Mini Maker Faire white wine. The fondue Deer Park Café, 2 Deerpark ginning of a life worth living, the The second Cape Town Mini makes its way to the table Drive, , Cape beginning of actually being alive,” Maker Faire focuses on DIY with oven fresh bread dippers Town, Tel: (021) 462 6311 she explains. and technology. Techies, tin- and vegetable crudités. The artist has been a trailblazer kerers, hackers, hobbyists, Every Sunday Until 28 August Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm in for female singer-songwriters in crafters, artists, tech gurus, @ 12:30pm Paarl South Africa ever since the release authors and inventors gath- R200 A kid-friendly destination of- of her debut-album, 2001’s ‘Who Nianell er to engage with the public Delheim’s Garden Restau- fering prime croc viewing Painted the Moon?’. The title track and exchange ideas. Part sci- rant, Knorhoek Road, off the close to Cape Town swept listeners across the country ence fair, part trade fair, and R44, Stellenbosch, Tel: (021) Almost every little tyke has away and Nianell quickly became a part something entirely new, 888 4607 pored over picture books household name. She also achieved (2004), ‘Life’s Gift’ (2006), ‘I Know more than a decade of life experi- the event offers amazing cre- etched with sketches of the international success with the title I’m Lucky’ (2008), ‘Sand & Water’ ence poured into each track. ations and innovations from MUSIC prehistoric-looking crocodile. track when Hayley Westenra did a (2010) and ‘My Heart’ (2012). more than 60 exciting tech But despite living in ‘wild’ Afri- cover version of it and sold over In September 2014, the artist Tickets are R130 and can be makers from around the Kwaito House Evolution Confer- ca, very few Cape Town-born two million copies worldwide. released her most introspective and booked by calling 021 979 1911; country. ence After Party kids have actually seen one of On home soil, Nianell has soul-bearing album to date, ‘Just or by visiting www.dieboer. 26 – 28 August @ Fri 2pm to An event which celebrates the these intriguing creatures in delivered consistently success- Be’, which saw her coming full cir- com. To keep up with all things 6pm | Sat & Sun 10am to 2pm evolution of house and kwaito the flesh. Le Bonheur in the ful albums, including the double cle to the sound of her first two al- Nianell, visit www.nianell.com. or 2pm to 6pm in South Africa. Featuring Os- tiny hamlet of Simondium just SAMA-winning ‘Angel Tongue’ bums with a tempered wisdom and

6 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 26 August - 01 September 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN New lease of life for Durbanville outside Paarl delights and en- Adults R150/R135, (Students Friday: 12pm -6pm, Saturday- Next to Scratch Patch, Dock chants youngsters’ imagina- & Pensioners) / R110/R100 & Sunday: 9am-6pm Road, V&A Waterfront, Tel: tions by giving them this rare Kids R110/R100 (14yrs- Off Carl Cronje Drive, Oppo- (021) 419 9429 Craft Market opportunity. 17yrs) & R70/R65 (4yrs- site BellvilleVelodrome, Tel: Monday – Sunday: 9am – 13yrs) & Children under 4 en- (021) 949 4439 Stadium Bowling 5pm(Open throughout all sea- ter for FREE. Ten Pin Bowling is a great ac- sons) Two Ocean Aquarium Cape Cape Town Museums tivity to be enjoyed with Adults R58 & Kids R32 Town, V&A Waterfront, Cape The musty smell of old photo- friends and colleagues. R45, Babylonstoren, Paarl, Town, Tel: (021) 418 3823 graphs and historic artefacts Monday – Thursday @ 9am Tel: (021) 863 1142 in well-lit showrooms offers a – 10pm, Friday – Saturday @ Beautiful Butterfly World welcome retreat from the 9am – 12am & Sunday @ World of Birds Visit this Winelands paradise rainy weather outside. 10am – 10pm Is the largest bird park in Afri- and be privileged to see rest- 25 Queen Victoria Street, Stadium on Main Shopping ca and one of the few large ing butterflies, exotic spiders Cape Town, Tel: (021) 481 Centre, Main Road Clare- bird parks in the World. Over and scary scorpions up close. 3900 mont, Tel: (021) 671 4759 3 000 birds (and small ani- Monday – Friday @ 9am – mals) of 400 different species 3pm The Science Centre Scratch Patch The Durbanville Craft Market is back in the game are uniquely presented in Adults R72 & Kids R41 A world of discovery under For a very unique experience more than 100 spacious land- Route 44, Klapmuts (near one roof, the Science Centre search through the sea of co- scaped walk through aviaries, Stellenbosch and Paarl), features a wide variety of in- lourful gemstones beneath allowing you the most inti- CapeWinelands, and Tel: teractive displays and exciting you feet while picking out your he Durbanville Craft Market is riencing the joy of earning a little extra mate closeness with nature. (021) 875 5628 activities for your enjoyment. favourites. This is a great ac- moving to new premises after income with their creative ability. We Daily @ 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday 9am - tivity for people of all ages. almost 33 years of trading on are trying to start a new generation of Adults R90 & Kids (3-16yrs) Noordhoek Farm Village 4:30pm; Sundays & Public Monday – Friday @ 8:30am the grounds of Rust-en-Vrede. crafters, so as part of our new ‘jacket’ R45 Renowned for long white Holidays 10am - 4:30pm – 4:45pm TThe Market is relocating to the circle we’d like to encourage youngsters un- Wildlife Sanctuary, Valley sandy beaches, vast wet- 370B Main Road, Observato- Saturday – Sunday @ 9am – at Louw Street and De Villiers Drive - der 16 to apply for a stall and become Road, Houtbay, Tel: 021 790 lands and ancient milkwood ry, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 300 5:15pm 950m from the Durbanville Police Sta- involved in the world of crafting,” says 2730 forest, Noordhoek epitomizes 3200 Dido Valley Road Simon- tion - and putting on a new jacket in organiser Anni Theron. a relaxed, unhurried lifestyle stown, Tel: (021) 786 2020 the process by becoming more youth The Durbanville Craft Market was Artjamming that is sought after by many Clay Café Monday – Sunday @ 9am – centric. The opening at the new venue a founder member of the Durbanville Create a masterpiece (or environmentalists and artists, The Clay Café makes for a 5:30pm on Saturday, September 3, from 9am to Cultural Society more than 32 years mess) on a blank canvas, so don’t be surprised to find memorable day of creativity V&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 2pm, will take the form of a “Kiddies ago, and has become an icon in the while listening to funky music. horses, pigs, cows, hens, and recreation for children 419 9429 Spring A-Fair”. Durbanville society ever since, being Artjammers are provided with ducks and rabbits roaming and parents alike. It will feature a special children’s a “fundraising” arm of the Society for a menu of 12 different size the gardens and open public Monday – Sunday @ 9am – The Boulders Penguin Colony market, and young ones are invited to the past three decades, trading on the canvases, easels, a selection spaces. 5pm Welcome to paradise: pen- join in on the fun by having a table at grounds of Rust-en-Vrede every month of non-toxic acrylic paints, Noordhoek Farm Old Dairy, Oakhurst Farm, guins and beautiful beaches the market. The annual Balloon cere- since then. brushes and tools to freely Village,Noordhoek, Tel: (021) Main Road, Hout Bay, Tel: in a seaside village. Pen- mony will take place at noon when visi- The Market is one of the very few express themselves. Great 789 2812 (021) 790 3318 guins live almost exclusively tors can buy a balloon for a donation still left being run by crafters for craft- idea for children’s parties! in the southern hemisphere, towards The Pink Ladies Missing Mi- ers, endeavouring to create an income R130 Paintball Green Point Park but yes, you will also find nors Organisation. The bio-degradable, for pensioners, charities, and unem- Cape Quarter, Cavendish Teamwork, stealth and strate- Perfect for a family outing with them in South Africa, in the environmentally friendly balloons with ployed cash strapped individuals at the Square, The Paddocks, V&A gy are all part of what makes scooter, bikes and picnic bas- seaside village Simon’s Town photographs of missing children will be lowest possible cost. Waterfront &Willowbridge it so exciting. Hiding behind kets. in between Fish released at 12pm. However, the venue at Rust-en- Centre, www.artjamming.co. trees, belly crawling through Open Daily @ 7am – 7pm Hoek and Cape Point - an Visitors will also be able to meet Vrede became increasingly dangerous za the grass or strategising with Green Point Park, Bay Road, easy hour‘s drive from Cape Reggie McVeggie and obtain informa- and problematic during the past year their team will soon make Green Point, Tel: (021) 417 Town. tion about healthy, cruelty free living, with vagrants camping out next to the Acrobranching them forget about their com- 0111 February – March: 8am – courtesy of Beauty Without Cruelty. grounds. Acrobranching gives you and puters. 6.30pm There will be activities for kiddies to the kids the chance to un- Monday – Sunday: 9:15am- Monkey Town April – September: 8am – explore the wonders of science with For more information, call 072 leash your inner-ape and go 12:45pm, 1:15pm – 4:45pm Monkey TownMonkey Town is 5pm Science Action. 1731040; send an email to durban- swinging through the tree Area 51, Imhoff Farm, Kom- a sanctuary for 28 exotic October – November: 8am – “Over the past 20 years, being a [email protected]; or tops. This is another fantastic metjie, Cape Town, Tel: (021) monkey species from all over 6.30pm crafter, I have seen crafters becoming a visit www.facebook.com/Durban- holiday activity for the entire 790 7603 the world. Guided tours, feed- December – January: 7am – dying breed; therefore we would like to villeCraftMarket. family if the weather decides ing-time talks, touch farm 7.30pm encourage children to join us in expe- to play along. The Acrobranch Camel Riding yard, play-park and restau- Conservation fee: Adults, R45 Park in Constantia consists of If the paintball sounds a bit rant. There is also interaction adults; children under the age FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN three courses, each some too hectic then why not take with tame monkeys under of 12, R20 @ free entrance equipped with zip lines, sing your kids for a camel ride at guided supervision. for WILD card holders. Opening hours: daily 8am – Abseil Africa bridges and Tarzan swings. Imhoff Farm next door to the Mondeor Rd, Sanparks, Tel: (021) 786 The Arderne Gardens, with its 6pm Enjoy a 112m controlled de- Adults R140 / 180 & Kids paintball. (Turn off from N2),Tel: (021) 2329 Japanese garden, shady Corner Church & Wolfe cent from the top of Table R100 / 140 / 180 Tuesdays – Sundays and 858 1060 glades and romantic nooks, Street | Wynberg | Cape Town Mountain, not only experi- Constantia, Tel: 081 8511765 public holidays: 12pm – 4pm The Company’s Garden conjures up happy memories | +27 (0)21 689 4185 ence a surge of adrenalin but Please be aware that rides Bounce World Featuring a historical city for many Capetonians as a also witness Cape Town’s Bugz Family Playpark are not offered when it is rain- Bounce World is the largest park, a rose garden, a fish place to bring young children beautiful beaches and breath- An activity-filled park in Kraai- ing or in stormy weather. indoor inflatable play area in pond, an aviary & numerous or take precious wedding Wynberg Park is where the taking views from above. fontein with a huge outdoor Imhoff Farm, , South Africa. trees of botanical and histori- photographs. spring of the Krakeelwater R695pp (excluding cable car playground and an impres- Cape Town, Tel: 082 3443163 Saturdays and Sundays cal significance. Open Daily @ 9am – 4pm River begins. This district fee) sive indoor play area suited Montague Arena, 15 Mon- Summer: 7am – 7pm & Win- Main Street, Claremont, Tel: park features a conifer gar- www.abseilafrica.co.za, for children from 2 to 10 years Pirate Boat tague Drive, Montague Gar- ter: 7am – 6pm (021) 689 4185 den, children’s playground, Tel: (021) 424 4760 old. There are pedal cars, Craving adventure on the dens, Cape Town, Tel: (021) Queen Victoria Street, Cape duck pond, lawns, and ideal jumping castles, rowing high seas? Set sail aboard 552 3165 Town, Tel: (021) 400 2521 for walking dogs, picnics and City Rock boats, swing horses, mini the Jolly Roger and enjoy the This is an open park with big braais. When the weather is keeping tractor rides, a choochoo train live pirate show out at sea. Bizzy Bodies trees, and features a variety Open Daily @ 8am – 6pm you inside, go to CityROCK, as well as free play areas, Children will love the authen- Cape Town’s biggest indoor A cool retreat in summer, of flora. There are pathways Corner Klaassens & Trovato one of Cape Town’s indoor horse rides and magic shows. tic looking pirate ship and the play gym is also its busiest, dogs delight in the pond for gentle walks and its lawns Link Roads, Wynberg, Tel: climbing gyms. With its boul- Adults R35 / 50 & Kids R60 / sense of adventure that the offering active play experi- around the Victorian fountain provide ample space for pic- (021) 689 4185 dering cave, lead wall, and R120 crew helps to create. ences for children aged 9 while the children enjoy them- nics. 10m high climbing area you Open Daily @ 9am-5pm Opening times: Subject to months to 12 years. selves in the playground. Open Daily @ 8am – 6pm Durbanville Rose Garden won’t even know it’s raining , Tel: (021) 988 weather conditions Monday – Saturday @ 10am Open daily @ 8am – 6pm Corner Campground Road & This district park is a historical outside. 8836 V&A Waterfront Harbour, – 5pm Upper Orange Road, Gar- Sandown Roads, site, and is also home to nu- 21 Anson Street, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 421 23 Bell Crescent, Westlake dens, Cape Town, Tel: (021) Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 689 merous farm graves. It fea- Observatory, Discover a unique Two Oceans 0909 Business Park, Westlake, Tel: 400 2521 4185 tures 500 varieties of rose Tel: (021) 447 1326 Aquarium in the Waterfront (021) 702 0505 bushes. Visitors and tourists One of the top tourist attrac- Cool Runnings Tobogganing Trafalgar Park Maynardville Park are invited to enjoy tea among Fynbos Horse Trails tions in Cape Town and over Park Cave Golf This park is situated in Wood- This district park features roll- the rose bushes at the park’s Enjoy a full or half day guided 3000 living sea animals, in- We’ve swapped sunshine and This 18 hole indoor mini-golf stock & is a safe place for ing expanses of lawn popu- Tea Room on Sundays during horse tour through the beauti- cluding sharks, fishes, turtles beaches for the lure of snow course offers just the right children to play. lated with trees and a vibrant flowering season. ful vineyards beneath the and penguins can be5 seen here in Cape Town but that blend of fun and frustration. A Open Daily: 8am – 6pm eco-system of birds. The gar- Size: 1.5 hectares Hawequa Mountains. this spectacular underwater doesn’t mean we have to two-player game should take Corner Victoria Road & Sear- den includes the famous May- Opening daily @ daily 8am – www.fynbostrails.com, nature reserve. miss out on the winter sports about half an hour, perfect for le Street, Woodstock, Tel: nardville open-air theatre. 6pm Tel: 082 3358132 Open: Daily @ 9:30am – 6pm they get to enjoy elsewhere. rainy days. (021) 400 3031 There is also a water feature Durban Road, Durbanville, (incl. Public Holidays) Opening Times: Tuesday – Open Daily @ 9am – 4:30pm and children’s playground. Tel: (021) 970 3129

26 August - 01 September 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 7 The Next 48hOURS • Movies

pieces ever conceived in the series. It Review of the week boggles the mind and watching it on the giant IMAX screen at Ster-Kinekor’s new Film: STAR TREK BEYOND Mall of Africa cinema in Midrand, one Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl becomes entrapped by the whole visual Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Anton experience. Yelchin, John Cho, Idris Elba, Sofia ‘Star Trek Beyond’ deals with the Boutella. Enterprise landing in the wilderness of Director: Justin Lin a foreign planet after being cut in two Classification: 10PGV by a swarm of metallic space “bees”. The Reviewer: Peter Feldman swirling bees are controlled by Krall (Idris Elba), a dictator with the scaly face of a lizard and the voice of a warlord. He has 1 2 3 4 5 an attitude to match. His energy emanates by literally suck- ustin Lin, who made his name with ing the life out of people, and he’s out the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, to capture an artifact that was on board takes up the reins from J.J. Abrams the Enterprise, an ancient clicking device in this energy-driven rebooting of that he desires in order to take control of ‘StarJ Trek’. the planets of the federation. The end result is it’s too loud, too Meanwhile, the crew of the Enterprise, long and too technical - but trekkies will now dispersed on the planet, is trying to likely love it nonetheless. regroup. They desperately need to come Movies Millions of trekkies around the world up with a feasible plan of action to com- Sofia Boutella as Jaylah in ‘Star Trek Beyond’ will discover a world of nostalgia as di- bat Krall’s aspirations. rector Lin takes them on a journey that Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) provides a di- boasts some of the most spectacular set version by riding a chopper around Krall’s woodland headquarters. Then a leonine slice of filmmaking which attempts to re- alien named Jaylah (Sofia Boutella), with vive the spirit of the early TV series. How- her black-etched-on-white face (which ever, this version fails because it doesn’t seems to be a cosmetic trend that may break new ground. It covers a familiar catch on with fashionistas), engages in no-mystery structure in which there is Last Week: hand-to-hand combat with Krall. plenty of action to be seen, but lacks On this inhospitable planet we also exploring new frontiers. It comes across reunite with other familiar characters as a more serious, though less exciting who have arrived on the planet in sepa- escapade and for large stretches of the rate pods after the destruction of the En- action a repetitive motif emerges that terprise. They are Spock (Zachary Quin- becomes a relatively boring exercise in its to) and Bones (Karl Urban) who bond visual dexterity. through their antipathy. Scotty (Simon Director Lin may have orchestrated Pegg) tries to make a connection with visually enthralling set-pieces, but every- ‘Pele: Birth of the forceful Jaylah, who refers to him as thing else about the film is easily forget- A Legend’ “Montgomery Scotty” while the late An- table and instead of advancing the “Trek” ton Yelchin is commanding as the brainy cosmology it keeps it relatively stagnant. Russian Chekov. In the end, though, one fervently The film is at its best when the charac- hopes that the next ‘Star Trek’ escapade ters work as a team, but this only occurs will have what it takes to go where no midway through and when the revs are other ‘Star Trek’ film has gone before. notched up. And it takes a brave man to do this! Overall, ‘Star Trek Beyond’ is a robust ‘Bad Mom’ A scene from ‘Star Trek Beyond’

FILM: NINE LIVES FILM: DIS KOUE KOS, SKAT moves her family from Johannesburg CAST: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Gar- CAST: Anna Mart Van der Merwe, Deon to Cape Town in an attempt to start ner, Malina Weissman, Cheryl Lotz, Frank Opperman, Elzabe Ziets- afresh. Here, Clara rediscovers her pas- Hines, Christopher Walken, Mark man, Angelique Gerber, Deanre Rein- sion for food, begins new friendships Consuelos, Robbie Amell ers and re-enters the world of dating for DIRECTOR: Barry Sonnenfield DIRECTOR: Etienne Fourie the first time in twenty years, all the while plotting her revenge on the peo- Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is un- ‘Dis Koue Kos, Skat’, based on the novel ple who wronged her. deniably successful, impossibly by Marita van der Vyver, is a story about wealthy, and an unapologetic betrayal, jealousy, the importance of jerk. Striving to build the tallest family, starting over and ultimately re- skyscraper in the Northern Hemi- venge. sphere, the daredevil billionaire When Clara Brand (Anna Mart Van will sacrifice anything — even the der Merwe) discovers that her husband, love of his family — to complete Bernard, is cheating on her with her an architectural marvel nearly as friend and colleague, Anais (Angel- gargantuan as his ego. ique Gerber), things take a turn for the Tom’s workaholic lifestyle has Malina Weissman in ‘Nine Lives’ worse. Caught between a collapsing alienated his long-suffering fam- marriage, a ruined friendship and be- ily, including his devoted wife ing a mother to her two children, Clara Anna Mart Van der Merwe in ‘Dis Lara (Jennifer Garner), neglected Koue Kos, Skat’ adult son David (Robbie Amell) loved ones aware of his situation, ‘Nine Lives’ script crossed his desk, and starved-for-attention young he soon realizes that if he is ever he decided the time to get silly daughter Rebecca (Malina Weiss- to earn back his human existence, again was, well, right meow. LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 man). When Rebecca’s 11th birth- he must reconnect with his fam- “Barry Sonnenfeld has done Fri 26 Aug – Thurs 01 Sept R45 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za day arrives, the girl begs her father ily and become the husband and some of the great films of all time, Daily 11.30am, 1.45, 4.00, 6.15, Daily 11.30am, 6.00pm (no for the same present she asks for father they deserve. no doubt about it,” says Spacey. 8.30pm 6.00pm Fri, Sat, Sun) every year: a cat. Tom hates cats, One of the world’s most re- “So when he came onto this pro- but reluctantly finds himself in a spected actors, Kevin Spacey has ject, I was enormously excited.” FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (10-12PG) THE LUNCHBOX (PG) magical pet shop owned by the won acclaim on the stage and According to Sonnenfeld, Spac- Daily 1.45, 6.00, 8.15pm Daily 11.30am, 4.00pm (no quirky Felix Perkins (Christopher screen over the last few dec- ey’s unique qualities made him 4.00pm Sat, no 11.30am Sun) Walken). The peculiar proprietor ades, and currently rules over the ideal for the duality of the role (no 6.00pm Mon) knows exactly what Brand needs streaming television landscape as — first playing an insensitive hu- KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (10-12PG) OUR KIND OF TRAITOR (16LVSND) — and its name is Mr. Fuzzypants. Machiavellian US President Frank man, then voicing the same per- Daily 8.30pm (except Sat, Sun) Daily 1.45, 8.15pm After suffering a fateful ac- Underwood in Netflix’s ‘House of son transplanted into a cat’s body. (no 8.15pm Fri, Sun) cident on the way to Rebecca’s Cards’. But in addition to those “Kevin is perfect for the role be- JASON BOURNE (13V) birthday party, a horrified Tom dis- dramatic roles, the New Jersey- cause he’s smart, funny, sarcastic, YOUTH (13LN) Daily 1.45, 6.15pm covers that while his human form born actor has displayed his come- and can portray very warm or very Fri 6.15, 8.30pm, Sat, Sun 4.00, is lying comatose in a hospital bed, dic skills in films as diverse as the cold,” says the director. “Kevin’s CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (13L) 6.15, 8.30pm he is watching events unfold from Richard Pryor-Gene Wilder vehicle voice is also perfect for this be- inside the body of the cat. ‘See No Evil, Hear No Evil’; Ted cause it’s recognizable, it’s droll, it Daily 11.45am, 4.00pm SOUND ON SCREEN FILM FEST www.flamedrop.com/sos Trapped inside Mr. Fuzzypants Demme’s ‘The Ref’ and the ‘Hor- can be sardonic — it’s all the things NOBODY’S DIED LAUGHING (7-9PGL) and trying desperately to make his rible Bosses’ movies. So when the you want for the voiceover.”

8 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 26 August - 01 September 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Art Scene Irma Stern Museum to celebrate spring with ‘Flora Old and New’

he UCT Irma Stern Museum in Cape Town will celebrate the arrival of spring with a botanical art exhibition, Tbringing together artwork from es- tablished artists of Cape flora with new artwork that has been commis- sioned for the exhibition. The floral kingdom, with its unrivalled diversity of plant species has attracted explorers, artists and botanists for hundreds of years. The exhibition, titled ‘Flora Old and New’, will be held from Septem- ber 3 until October 1, as part of the special public programme to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of The work ‘Protea Cynaroides and Strelitzia Reginae’ the internationally renowned South by Arabella Roupell African artist, Irma Stern. It will be a collaborative event with contemporary botanical paintings by members of the Western Cape branch to southern Africa”. Botanical Art Show for her Ericas of of the Botanical Artists’ Association A selection of botanical artworks the Western Cape, Fynbos Species. of Southern Africa (BAASA) and older from the UCT collections, either sel- Vicki Thomas and Gillian Foster are works, dating from the 19th and ear- dom or never displayed, will feature represented in HRH Prince Charles’s ly 20th centuries, on loan from UCT’s paintings by Arabella Roupell, Mary Highgrove Florilegium. Manuscripts Department and Bolus Page and Beatrice Carter, as well as An educational component is Herbarium Collections. Harry Bolus, together with several planned, including daily morning The herbarium, established in herbarium specimens of great historic walkabouts by the participating art- 1865, is the oldest functioning her- interest collected by William Burchell ists and several workshops and talks barium in South Africa, holding a during his travels in the interior of for different interest groups. collection of over 350000 specimens southern Africa between 1811 and “The Irma Stern Museum lends its and recognized for its superb repre- 1815. space so perfectly to an exhibition sentation of the Cape Flora. The earliest paintings, “made on botanical art. We invite young The work ‘Carpobrotus Edulis’ by Solly Gutman The theme is “plants indigenous solely for the amusement of leisure and old, botanical art lovers and the hours”, dated 1843, are by an Eng- general public; everyone who has an lish visitor to the Cape, named Ara- interest in Cape nature and its flora, bella Roupell, who accompanied her to visit and to meet the artists at one husband to India. Some of her works of our walkabouts and talks,” says were published in a book issued in Mary van Blommenstein, curator at 1849, titled, ‘Specimens of the Flora the Irma Stern museum. of South Africa’. Contemporary work by national Opening Hours: and internationally acknowledged Tuesdays to Fridays, 10am-5pm botanical artists who are members Saturdays, 10am to 2pm of BAASA Western Cape will be on Walkabouts at 11am view in various media, ranging from The Irma Stern Museum is situ- watercolours and oils to scraper- ated on Cecil Road, Rosebank. board and stained glass. In Febru- For more information, visit www. ary this year Margaret de Villiers was irmastern.co.za. awarded a gold medal at the RHS’s

Constantiaberg Art Society steps the fore with new exhibition

The Art Society will year. The exhibition will be opened be holding their spring exhibition on Friday, August 26, at 6pm by Fio- from Friday, August 26, until Sep- na Chisholm. tember 9, in the John Winter (for- It will be open between 9.30 am merly ) Hall at Kirstenbosch and 5.30 pm daily. Botanical Gardens. The exhibition will feature the Visiting the exhibition is free, but work of more than 50 local artists, the usual Kirstenbosch entrance in a variety of media and genres. This fee applies. Tuesday is free for Anna Mart Van der Merwe in ‘Dis is an opportunity for the members of pensioners. Koue Kos, Skat’ CAS to showcase their artwork and For more information call, 072 for the public to enjoy, admire and 322 1745; or send an email to con- purchase it. stantiabergartsociety@gmail. The Society was established in com. 1991 and holds two exhibitions a

Jen Thom’s works will be on show

26 August - 01 September 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 9 The Next 48hOURS • Fooding Around All things gingery

ou can eat it, you can drink Lyles it; it’s wonderful in sweet • 1 free-range egg Fooding around with dishes and equally delicious • 1 tablespoon fresh minced gin- in savoury dishes. What am ger Jenny Morris I Ytalking about? Why, only the won- • 1 tablespoon finely chopped derful, juicy rhizome that turns food preserved ginger in syrup into something special – ginger. • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Ever since I was a little girl I have • ½ teaspoon salt been in love with ginger. My father • Pinch of white pepper used to make bottles and bottles of • Pinch of ground nutmeg fiery ginger beer and he could nev- • 1 ¾ cups (230g) flour er understand how my sister and I • 1 teaspoon baking soda could gulp down litres of the fiery stuff from a tender age – we simply For the Stout butterscotch sauce: loved it. In fact, one batch was left • 1x 340ml bottle Castle Milk too long and I think we got slightly Stout Chocolate Infused tipsy from it. • 2 tablespoon butter My grandmother used to make won- • 1 ½ cups sugar derful, sticky gingerbread loaves and Triple Ginger and Stout Cake • 1 cup cream @jennymorrischef biscuits every week. We used to cut • 1 teaspoon vanilla thick slabs of gingerbread and spread • 1 – 2 teaspoon/s sea salt flakes it with a thick layer of cold butter wrote that ginger “increases lustful A rich amber caramel sauce is made butterscotch sauce. and top it with cheese - it was heav- yearnings”, and ginger appears in with the remainder of the beer. Method: The quantities make a little more en. I’ve yet to taste a gingerbread the ‘Kama Sutra’. Rat studies confirm For those who would like to try it at To make the cake, place the stout than you need for the cake but store like my granny used to make. Sadly that ginger may help increase testos- home, see the recipe below. and butter in a small pan and bring the rest in a sterilized jar and use she took the recipe to her grave. terone. it to boiling point. Cook briefly and with other desserts. There is an old Indian proverb that But enough of that; let’s make some Let’s cook!! stir until the butter has dissolved. Bring the Castle Milk Stout Choco- says that “everything good is found sweet stuff with ginger. Remove it from the heat and allow it late Infused and butter to the boil in ginger,” and it’s so true, as it is Sam Linsell, top South African food Triple Ginger and Stout Cake to cool a little. in a medium sized pan and allow it used in foods, drinks and medicines. stylist and ‘Drizzle and Dip’ blogger, Add the stout/ butter mix to a large to simmer for about 10 minutes un- My granny used to make us ginger has done it again with beer, this time Cooking notes: bowl with the sugar and golden til it has reduced by more than half. tea when we were feeling nauseous, creating a triple ginger and stout ï Pre heat the oven to 180C and line syrup and whisk until it’s well com- Add the sugar and continue to let or serve hot milk sweetened with cake with a stout butterscotch sauce. a 20 to 22cm square, or round cake bined. this cook, stirring frequently until it honey with grated ginger. “If you are a lover of all things ginger tin with baking paper. Add the egg and whisk again. reaches 110C/225F on a sugar ther- Ginger has wonderful properties: it’s in baked goodies like I am, then this ï If you are making this in advance, Add all the spices and whisk. mometer. This will take around 15 anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatoryone is for you,” says Sam. heat the sauce up a little before serv- Sift the flour and baking soda in by minutes. and anti-oxidant. You can even add “I have used three types of ginger, ing. hand and whisk briefly until smooth When it has reached temperature, ginger to baths and foot soaks. which each add their own ‘gingery’ Makes a one layer cake (it will be fairly runny). add the cream while stirring con- Because of ginger’s anti-inflam- flavour dimension as they act as in- Decant this into a lined 20cm cake stantly. Carry on cooking this until matory and anti-bacterial action, it dependent components. They also Ingredients for the Cake: tin (square or round), tap the filled it thickens more. Once it has reached may help keep skin clear and free of do not overwhelm, so if you are a • ¾ cup Castle Milk Stout Choco- pan to remove and bubbles and bake 105C on the thermometer it is ready. blemishes. It may also help fight skin real ginger-head, you can add more,” late Infused for 30 to 35 minutes. The cake is It will also thicken more as it cools. discolouration and aging, both when said Sam. • 120g of butter done when it’s springy to the touch Let the cake cool to room tempera- consumed and topically applied. The cake itself is not overly sweet, • ½ cup (110g) brown treacle and when a sharp knife pierced into ture and then pour the warm sauce Ginger may even help your sex life. with the stout bringing a smidge sugar or muscovado the thickest part comes out clean over to serve. Keep any extra on the The famous Arab physician Avicenna of desired bitterness to the flavour. • ¼ cup golden syrup such as While the cake is baking, make your side to serve.

Pantry of homegrown pleasures to be savoured as Bot River welcomes Spring

The close-knit winemaking commu- Delicious lunch destinations en nity of the small town of Bot River route include Gabriëlskloof, nestle All farms will be open from 10am is set for its annual Spring Weekend, atop a hill with views of the Over- until 4pm on both days. which promises an authentic bou- berg. They are famous for their Tickets are available at www. quet of all things exceptional and ex- hearty, slow-cooked meals. During quicket.co.za and a weekend pass clusive to this unsung Overberg gem the Spring Weekend they will also be costs R100 per adult, which in- from September 2 to 4. experimenting with tasty pickles and cludes a wine glass; an informa- Bot River features 11 wine farms – preserves in their kitchen, sell it in tive booklet to be collected at the most of them family-owned and run their deli and pair it with their wines tourism office opposite the local – and during the Spring Weekend in the tasting room. hotel, and two days of bountiful each of them will share something Villion Family Wines will light the discoveries. unique to their “farm cupboard”, be fires for a laidback Spitbraai and “lan- For accommodation options in it olive oils, fresh produce, deli offer- garm sokkie” on the farm on the Sat- the area, visit www.botriver- ings, honest wines, farm fare, indig- urday evening. Or swing by Rivendell wines.com. enous greenery or local talent. Estate where a special Sunday Roast For more information on the Bot “Bot River’s chilled approach to Bot River’s winemaking community will be out in full force indulgence will end your weekend on River Spring Weekend, contact life and playful camaraderie amongst a wholesome high. Wildekrans is an- call 083 302 6562; or send an email its winemakers is infectious and other popular destination where one to [email protected]. makes one feel part of the commu- our doors for the whole weekend so ing course at Luddite, known for its can while away the hours with glee. nity almost instantaneously,” shares that visitors can soak up, sip, savour technology-resistant winemaking Child-friendly hosts for the week- Kobie Viljoen of Villion Wines and and share in our passions and pleas- philosophy. Here Genevieve MCC will end include Beaumont Estate, where current Bot River Vineyards Chair- ures,” explains Melissa Nelsen, Cap also treat enthusiasts to Oysters & a pink sweet stall, pink kiddies bowl- person. “As if our genuine hospital- Classique maven and creator of Ge- Bubbles all weekend long and have ing action, a playground and tractor ity is not enough to perk you up, nevieve MCC. magnums of its newly released 2012 rides will keep the little ones enter- the scenic drive to our Botriviera, The Spring Weekend will kick off vintage on sale. tained whilst adults can feast on especially this time of year when it in high spirits with a sommelier lead Early birds can rise to a hearty jewellery, plant and produce boxes, features rolling green pastures and Bot River Magnum Magnificence at breakfast at Goedvertrouw and avid food and stellar wines. Barton Estate, vivid canola fields, guarantees to put Beaumont Wine Estate, one of the outdoors fans can lace up for a guid- all decked out with a jumping castle the spring back into any jaded city oldest wine establishments in the ed fynbos hike amongst the Nguni and tractor rides, will tempt passersby dweller’s step.” area, on Friday, September 2. Local Stud at Paardenkloof Estate, where with complimentary canapé and wine But this heart shaped town offers producers will haul out their “big family picnics prevail. or beer pairings and a wine blending more than just fine wines and fresh boys” from the cupboards, for some Nature lovers should have a blast competition. air and it is during this weekend of of South Africa’s top sommeliers to at the Ecology Lifestyle Farm, with A highlight event of the Spring homegrown goodness that visitors match them with delectable pairings. specials on fynbos plants at their Weekend will take place at Mara- will experience its distinct, laid-back On Saturday and Sunday, Septem- nursery and Paardenkloof wine tast- manna Polo Estate on the Saturday character and quirky, country charm ber 3 & 4, the farms dotted along ings and pairings to coax the sens- evening, where a Pink Gin and Bub- whilst interacting with its farm own- this 10km enclave – a mere hour’s es. Or why not fill your own picnic ble Polo affair will end off the day’s ers and winemakers. drive from Cape Town – will entice basket, with fresh farm goodies, all entertainment with fun-loving ac- “One day in our company is sim- visitors with their true talents and served up with live music and a pet- tion, locally made gin and a bubbly ply not enough so we are opening tastes. This includes a sausage mak- ting zoo for the kids. bar.

10 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 26 August - 01 September 2016 TheThe NextNext 48hOURS48hOURS •• What’sLifestyle On Cape Town’s first blind-friendly outdoor park unveiled

Fooding around with he un- An extensive relief mural has been Jenny Morris veiled its first blind-friendly installed on the seating walls. park in Bellville this past “Each mural tells a different story. week. The park has a unique For example, there is the story of how Tdesign and special features, such as a seed or pod travels by wind and a scented garden and acoustic way- with the help of birds to the place finding to assist children with limited where it will sprout and eventually or no vision to orientate themselves bloom. Another mural tells the story in this outdoor space. of the worker bees, how they build The park is situated between Berol their hives and care for the queen Street and Beroma Crescent, within bee. The stories are depicted through walking distance of the Athlone mosaic, enabling those with impaired School for the Blind. sight to ‘read’ the stories on the walls Over the past five months Trans- by following the mosaic- and tactile port for Cape Town (TCT), the City’s art with their fingers,” said Councillor transport authority, has used approxi- Herron. @jennymorrischef mately R1,1 million from its budget A goal ball court, enclosed with a for non-motorised transport to trans- fence and seating walls, is situated in form this square of sandy land into the northeastern corner of the park an inviting playground. for a game played by blind people “Learners from the school have in particular. The court can also be visited the park over the past few used for other activities. Opposite the days to give the new play equipment games court are trees and a lawn for and features a test-run. Some of the The park will allow children with limited or no vision to play with kids who are not visually impaired picnics and informal games. local residents even came to have a look and expressed their satisfaction, A variety of paving materials, promising to take ownership of the each leading to a different play park,” said the City’s Mayoral Com- However, what makes this playground Apart from the input that was on Beroma Crescent. Once the gar- area, guide the children to the mittee Member: Transport for Cape different is that we have used the received from five community meet- den is established and the plants fully following spaces: Town, Councillor Brett Herron. same elements that you would find in ings, officials also engaged with the grown, they will release a fragrance • a play area with asphalt humps for TCT’s non-motorised transport other parks and implemented them in local ward councillors, the Athlone as legs brush past, stimulating the small bikes and scooters; programme is aimed at improving pe- such a way so that children with lim- School for the Blind, and a mobility smell organ,” mentioned Councillor • an area with wooden play equip- destrian facilities across Cape Town. ited vision or no sight can find their expert on how those with limited eye Herron. ment, slides, and swings on rubber As such, the park has been fitted with way between the different play areas. sight “read” public spaces. Low-seating walls, cutting across matting to stimulate balance, en- universal access – dropped kerbs and Thus, we have designed the park with “First of all we have divided the the park, assist with acoustic way- courage mobility, build confidence tactile paving – along both roads, special needs in mind and with the park into smaller play areas. To as- finding – the echoes enable one to and improve muscle tone; making it easier for those with lim- intention of giving these children the sist with navigation, we have created determine your location through • play equipment within a fenced ited eye sight to enter the grounds opportunity to interact with other a scented garden with indigenous hearing as the sound of feet and area, making it easier to tend to pre- in the suburb of Beroma in Bellville. children who are not visually im- plants such as lavender, wild garlic walking sticks reverberate off the school children in what can be de- “All children can play in the park. paired,” added Councillor Herron. and rosemary where the park borders walls. scribed as a separate “room”.

Celebrate authentic street Get this summer started with Fresh My Life food in Woodstock

Fresh My Life, labelled the first be hosting a workshop on fund- costume jewellery for ladies and a event of its kind, will be taking ing your small business through streetwear sports brand for men. Expect pavement-style cuisine par excellence place on Saturday, September 3, at crowdfunding (Voted Best in SME iScream and Red will also be there LOKOH -an old warehouse in the Business Financing for the 2015 with their bags made from recycled heart of Woodstock - from 9am to Corporate Vision African Corporate seatbelts - all set to the sounds of 5pm. Excellence Awards). And more. up-and-coming Cape Town based The third annual Street Food Festival Street Food dinner designed by Stu- Featuring an all-female DJ line- FML’s movement classes will musicians. will pay homage to our food culture dio H and created by Food Jammer up, ticket holders will get access have you breaking out the moves. Tasty food trucks and various by dishing up authentic South Afri- chef Jade de Waal; the menu will be to a wide variety of lifestyle work- Lee Sophia Piedt, top contestant fresh offerings will be available to can street foods, pavement-style. inspired by their travels through India shops, coffee tastings presented by in ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, keep you fuelled as you celebrate The festival features a food mar- as well as South Africa’s rich local In- Black Insomnia and organic wine will be leading a “Dancing in Heels” your new self. ket of local talent and a conference dian food heritage. The dinners will tastings with Bio Cape Wines. class and Nadia Jaftha will be geared towards food entrepreneurs take place on Friday, September 2, in Beauty brands such as Kiehls boosting confidence levels with her Limited tickets available and with such industry speakers as Dinesh Cape Town. and Inglot will be hosting Make-up “Bootyfull” dance class. can be bought at www.quicket. Patel, Georgia East, Alice Toich and Basics classes to get your make-up Silent yoga, a unique new con- co.za. Lufefe Nomjana. Tickets to the Street Food Fes- game on point. Aspiring bloggers cept to Cape Town combining “Si- Visit www.freshmylife.co.za for It all takes place in Cape Town at tival are available from quicket. will be able to learn about “find- lent Disco” and yoga will also be more information. Side Street Studios, Woodstock, on co.za. Admission to the market is ing your niche and content promo- available for a truly exciting move- Venue: Lokoh, 89 Sir Lowry Rd, Sunday, September 4. R50, the conference is R550 and tion with Lauren from the Travel ment mash up. Woodstock (Opposite Buchanan Preceding the market and confer- the dinner is R400. Manuel (voted The Best Travel Blog The Design Cartel will provide a Square) ence will be special Indian-themed in Africa). CEO of Jumpstarter will visual treat with an art exhibition,

26 August - 01 September 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 11 The Next 48hOURS • The Back Page It’s flower season and Clanwilliam Cape Winelands getting sporty is putting on a spring show for the warmer season The Cellar2Cellar Trail Run and Wine festivities at the end of the races. Experience is set to take place in This year, Iqela Events will be or- Stellenbosch on Saturday, September ganising the Jailbreak Triathlon on 3; while the Slanghoek and Jailbreak December 10 for the first time, with triathlons are similarly much-antici- a new route to be revealed early in pated events on the province’s sport- September at a launch at Land Rover ing calendar. at City. “We’re very excited to be “The Cellar2Cellar Trail Run offers revitalising this well-known triath- the best that Stellenbosch has in the lon,” says Du Plessis. This themed way of wine, beautiful scenery and race starts near Paardeberg at Doran outdoor athletics,” says Pieter du Vineyards, with athletes and sponsors Plessis, race director and founder of nominated to be “parole officers” or Iqela Events. “prime suspects”. All athletes com- The event includes three options pete hard to win their “freedom” at – a 12km trail run and a 20km trail the end of the race, and great prizes run, and the 12km “flower-power are up for grabs. wine experience”, with the added drawcard that the best-dressed male For more information, visit www. and female wins their weight in iqela-events.co.za. wine. Blaauwklippen, Waterford and The between Clanwilliam and Citrusdal offer great flower viewing opportunities Stellenrust are just a few of the wine farms that will be offering wine tast- ings along the route, with a Fairview he Clanwilliam Wild Flower venient ways to view the flowers. during show time and the Kom Net cheese pairing. Show is opening on Thurs- Other popular flower spots in and Flea Market will also be held from The Slanghoek Triathlon in the day evening at 6pm in the around Clanwilliam where the flow- 10am until 4pm on Saturdays. The beautiful Slanghoek Valley outside Flower Church and will ers are in full bloom at the moment Old Jail Museum boasts a few spe- Rawsonville will run over the week- Tlast until September 3. The theme is Ramskop Wild Flower Garden, the cial exhibitions, for example, a quilt end of October 22 and 23. It caters of this year’s landscape exibition Vredeoord Graveyard and the Bie- exhibition. for all categories, from beginners to is “Reflect” and flower viewers are douw Valley. Even the N7 between elite athletes, with four different rac- invited to come and spend a quiet Clanwilliam and Citrusdal offer The Flower Church is open from es to choose from. On the Saturday moment or two amongst the wild great flower viewing opportunities. 9.30am until 6pm daily until there’s the mountain bike triathlon, flowers in the church and reflect on Flower experts of this region all September 3. with the option of doing either a their lives, according to the Chair- agree that this weekend is probably For more information about ac- standard or a sprint distance, while person of Clanwilliam Wild Flower going to be the best weekend this commodation or where the best on the Sunday the road triathlon Society, Mrs Alida Stone. year for flower viewing and that it is flower spots are, call the Clan- take places, also with standard- or More than 400 species are exhib- a bumper season. william Tourism Bureau on 027 sprint-distance options. This event The best-dressed male and fe- ited in the church and this is pur- Quite a few tea gardens and food 482-2024. has become a great weekend geta- male wins their weight in wine ported to be one of the most con- stalls run by locals serve local fare way for the whole family, with many at Cellar2Cellar

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