Entertainment

The Brass Studio of the Nelson Mandela University Department of Music and Performing Arts presents its semester Lunch Hour Concert on Wednesday, 14 October, from 13:00–14:00 in the South Campus Auditorium. The concert, titled Confluence – Ex multis, unum, celebrates the meeting of individual voices, brass ensembles and choral forces in a shared musical experience. …

A triple bill of reverence, prayer and centennial celebration – culminating in the South African premiere of Martha Graham’s Diversion of Angels WGRUV Dance Company, the professional contemporary ballet company founded by Artistic Director Holly Gruver, will close its 2026 season with Angels In Africa, a triple bill opening in November at the Mandela Bay …

Gqeberha, get ready to roll out the red carpet and polish those crowns, because South Africa’s most-loved laugh fest, Kings & Queens of Comedy, is bringing its biggest festive-season line-up yet to the Boardwalk ICC on 16 December. Hosted by Stuart Taylor, the line-up features an all-star cast of South African comedic royalty: Joey Rasien, …

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was first performed on 1 March 1968 at the Colet Court School in Hammersmith, London. This short, 22-minute pop cantata, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (20 years old at the time of this first performance) and Tim Rice, debuted in front of an audience of about 200 parents for …

Gqeberha-based South African visual artist Banele Njadayi presents MAYIYE, his first solo exhibition, reflecting on memory, movement, identity and the enduring resilience of Black life, at Art on Target Gallery in Gqeberha from 28 August to 28 September 2026. The exhibition will feature a new body of paintings, charcoal drawings and mixed-media works. MAYIYE, meaning …

The Nelson Mandela University Department of Music and Performing Arts is delighted to invite you to a series of international masterclasses and a public concert presented by the acclaimed Italian jazz duo Dario Savino Doronzo (trumpet & flugelhorn) and Livio Minafra (piano & composition), as part of their South Africa Tour 2026. At the heart …

The Feather Market Organ Society and the Music Society of Port Elizabeth jointly present their highly popular Soirée Musicale in the SUMMERSTRAND CHURCH, on WEDNESDAY 13 MAY at 18:00 A number of local top musicians will take part in a richly-varied programme of well-loved classical music – an hour long concert to which you can …

Join the NMU Faculty of Humanities Department of Music and Performing Arts on Wednesday 13 May for an uplifting lunchtime concert celebrating vocal excellence, resilience, and the power of music! Featuring outstanding 1st and 2nd year singers trained by Monique Hellenberg, Caleb Zola, Hannah Barth, Tarryn Light and Rory McLaren, plus special performances by: The …

This May, Boardwalk Hotel and Casino are turning up the heat with a Mother’s Day braai, a sizzling hot soul music concert, and an acclaimed gospel show to close the month. Mother’s Day Braai Date Sunday, 10 May Time 1pm to 3.30pm Venue Boardwalk Hotel and Casino’s Kipling’s Brasserie and Bayside Pantry Cost R350 per …

New show “JUXTAPOSE” soon on stage at Mandela Bay Theatre Complex plus dance workshop for young PE dancers Johannesburg-based dance company WGRUV (pronounced “W-Groove” – taken from the family name of founder Holly Gruver) recently began their 2026 season with a highly successful return to the Roodepoort Theatre last weekend with their brand new show, …

Join us for a vibrant lunchtime concert presented by the Brass Studio of the Nelson Mandela University Department of Music and Performing Arts. This engaging programme opens with a selection of solo performances by talented student musicians: Kamvelihle Sanqela (tuba), Matthew Broom (trombone), Keriston Esau (trombone), Jamie Todkill (trumpet), and Larchanette Afrika (trumpet). The second …

Kings & Queens of Soul returns with a promise to bring timeless soul classics to life at Boardwalk ICC on Saturday, 25 April 2026. This dynamic tribute celebrates the legends of soul with bold vocals, rich harmonies and exciting new arrangements and powerful performances from talented singers Fagrie Isaacs, Robin Pieters, Sasha-Lee Davids and Andrea …

Two artists from the North-West University in Potchefstroom to you. Prof Piet Koornhof (violin) and his colleague Jana Mathee (piano) will give a duo recital for the PEMS with the title Fantasy on Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 15h00 in the NMU south campus auditorium. Piet Koornhof writes the following about himself: “I play the …

Leading pianist, Amit Yahav, is returning to South Africa with a programme of music with a personal connection. The programme centres on two major works by composers who have been particularly important throughout his career: the Fantasy in C Major by Schumann, and the Sonata in B Minor by Chopin. These two pinnacles of the Romantic piano literature have …

Dear Friends and Patrons of Mandela Bay Opera, As Easter approaches, Mandela Bay Opera invites you to join us for Lux Aeterna – Operatic Reflections around Easter, a Palm Sunday concert that explores the powerful relationship between faith, drama and the operatic voice. Taking place on Sunday, 29 March at 15:00 at the Cathedral Church …

Johannesburg-based dance company WGRUV (pronounced “W-Groove” – taken from the family name of founder Holly Gruver) will begin with their 2026 season with returns to the Roodepoort Theatre from 9-12 April 2026 and the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex from 30 April to 02 May with a brand new show: “JUXTAPOSE”. Dance-lovers are encouraged to take …

Voulez vous a great evening’s entertainment by an exciting line-up of local performers? Voulez vous a unique live experience to celebrate Valentine’s Day, whether with a partner, friends, family or your book club? Impact Community Theatre definitely speaks your language and invites audiences to fall in love with music, laughter and local talent at their …

Voulez vous a great evening’s entertainment by an exciting line-up of local performers. Voulez vous a unique live experience to celebrate Valentine’s Day, whether with a partner, friends, family or your book club. Impact Community Theatre definitely speaks your language we’d love you to fall in love with music, laughter and local talent at our …

Currently on at the Savoy Theatre, Music! Movies! Magic! opened on Wednesday evening 7 January. Sue and I were seated next to Bongi Siwisa who had brought her grandchildren along for the fun. By the way Bongi, these types of shows will probably be a big hit at the Boardwalk – fun, family, rocking – …

he Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (MBTC) proudly presents the Urban Dance Festival, a six-day celebration of movement, rhythm, and cultural expression from 1 to 6 December 2023. This electrifying event will transform the MBTC into a dynamic hub of dance innovation, featuring performances, workshops, and collaborations that spotlight South Africa’s vibrant urban dance scene. This …

Mandela Bay Opera invites you to join us for a very special end-of-year event – Christmas at the Opera, a festive lunchtime concert celebrating the joy, reflection, and generosity of the season. This concert unfolds like a Christmas Eve house concert – intimate, heartfelt, and filled with beautiful music. Our soloists, chorus, and pianists will …

Get ready for a laughter-packed weekend as the Friendly City Comedy Crew presents its 7 in 10 Comedy Show. Seven comedians will take to the stage on two consecutive nights, with ten minutes each to provide you with endless laughs. Catch the shows on 31 October and 1 November at The Athenaeum, Central, starting at …

Eastern Cape filmmakers are set to receive a cut of the R230 million in film funding offered by the Sixth Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6) through the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) as funding roadshows kicked off in the province in East London on Wednesday. The first of three NFVF Eastern Cape PESP …

Gumball’s Van Tour hits Gqeberha from 15 – 19 October to celebrate the launch of Cartoon Network’s brand-new series, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball. Gqeberha – look what the wind blew in. Gumball and Darwin are on their way to the Friendly City for the fourth leg of their South African Van Tour with …

The Feather Market Organ Society and the Music Society of Port Elizabeth jointly present a concert of lovely music. The concert is unique in the sense that the programme will consist of music from the movies and musicals. Together, with the music, videos from the relevant movies will be shown, resulting in a lovely audio-visual …

Sue and I attended the opening night of Annie the Musical at the Savoy Theatre last night. My one word review is: Go! The show’s Schedule going forward: Thursday, 25/09/25 – 7:00 PM – Pink Team Friday, 26/09/25 – 7:00 PM – Purple Team Saturday, 27/09/25 – 2:00 PM – Pink Team Saturday, 27/09/25 – …

Don’t miss funnyman Riaad Moosa’s hilarious new show, What’s The Point? at the Boardwalk ICC on Saturday, 4 October. The show starts at 8pm and tickets are available from Webtickets at R180 each. The award-winning comedian, presenter, writer and actor (and legitimate doctor) is known for blending humour and intellect, and for avoiding profanity and …