BEN HOWARD LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA - FULL LINE-UP REVEALED FOR JULY DATES IN CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG

BEN HOWARD LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA - FULL LINE-UP REVEALED FOR JULY DATES IN CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG

TICKETS ON SALE FROM WWW.SEEDTICKETS.CO.ZA - LAST CHANCE TO CHANGE CT TICKETS!

 With a killer Glastonbury set under his belt and only two weeks to go before his first ever South African Tour,  double Brit Award winner and platinum selling artist, Ben Howard’s tour to our country just got even better with two incredible local support acts now confirmed.

The one-time journalist, avid surfer and incredible musician will be joined on stage by Bye Beneco for both cities and Farryl Purkiss during his Johannesburg show.

Fans who are yet to purchase tickets for the shows happening in Cape Town at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on the 22^nd and 23^rd and in Johannesburg on the 25^th at Zoo Lake,  are encouraged to do so soonest, as tickets are selling out fast.

Limited seating for both Cape Town shows are available to all ticket holders and ticket purchasers.  The opportunity to switch a general admission (standing) ticket to a specifically allocated seating ticket is offered on a first come, first served basis, while seating is still available. Current ticket holders will have until the 13th July 2015 at 16:00 to take up this opportunity. For an easy “how to guide” Cape Town ticket holders who wish to change their tickets to seated ones, can go to https://www.webtickets.co.za/benhoward.aspx or contact Webtickets at info@webtickets.co.za

All tickets (including seated tickets for the Cape Town shows) are on sale through Webtickets and www.seedtickets.co.za

Johannesburg ticket holders will be delighted to know that we have partnered with Park and Ride SA (Pty) Ltd to make transportation to the Zoo Lake show safe, quick and super convenient. Fans are encouraged to make use of this option as there will be many advantages, including a separate entrance at the show to avoid long queues. Tickets on sale now at:  http://bit.ly/BHParkRideJHB

Park and Ride pick up and drop off areas and *price:

- Rosebank Mall – R65 (shuttle service running every 30 mins)

- Sandton City – R120

- Cresta Shopping Centre – R120

- Cedar Square – R140

- Melrose Arch – R120

*Parking at the mall is included in the ticket price.

 

Ben Howard Tour Detail:

Cape Town:

22 & 23 July 2015 @Grand Arena, GrandWest

Doors open at 7pm

R465

Johannesburg:

25 July 2015 @ Zoo Lake, Parkview

Gates open at 1pm

R465

 

For More information:   Follow us for tour updates, support band announcements etc: @SeedExperiences

 Join the Facebook event pages here to stay up to date further info:

Cape Town – Wednesday 22nd July: https://www.facebook.com/events/1499346196997420/

Cape Town – Thursday 23rd July: https://www.facebook.com/events/1584224571790298/

Johannesburg – Saturday 25th July: https://www.facebook.com/events/1408819952753263/

#BenHowardSA

With sold-out shows across the globe and a whirlwind rise through the charts, famous songs include “The Wolves”, “Keep Your Head Up”, and more recently “I Forget Where We Were” Ben Howard is one of music’s fastest rising stars and a firm favourite in SA too. 

Watch him perform "I Forget Where We Were” at Glastonbury for just a small taste of what's to come when he performs LIVE in SA, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2CPW_1SgW4&index=71&list=PL5A4nPQbUF8D4mZdRBxTsQb53GUZw4WEn

 

 

SISTER ACT comes to Jozi

Bernard Jay, Executive Producer for Joburg Theatre of Sister Act - the biggest musical in Joburg this year - is proud to announce the stellar South African cast of the country’s première production of the feel-amazing musical comedy.

 

Sister Act will open on the stage of The Mandela at Joburg Theatre on July 10th and runs until August 16th 2015.

 

Leading the cast will be Candida Mosoma as disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, the role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg in the top grossing 1992 movie comedy of the same name.

 

“The role of Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act is – arguably – the flashiest and most challenging written for a black female in recent musical theatre history,” says Bernard Jay.  “It’s a star role for a star personality with star attitude.  When Candida Mosoma walked into the audition room and started being Deloris from the first moment, we all knew we had found our star.”

Upon hearing the news of her lead casting, Mosoma excitingly stated; “It’s a little daunting stepping into Whoopi Goldberg’s shoes, but what an opportunity! I intend to grab it with both hands and can’t wait to make the role my own.”

 

This brand new ‘non-replica’ production of the musical Sister Act will be directed by Janice Honeyman, with musical direction by Rowan Bakker, choreography by Nicol Sheraton, production design by Declan Randall, costume design by Sarah Roberts and sound design by Trevor Peters. 

 

Joining Candida Mosoma, South African stage star Kate Normington will play Mother Superior (legendarily portrayed by Maggie Smith in the movie) and Keith Smith will play the pivotal role of Monsignor O’Hara.

 

Also cast are (in alphabetical order) Bjorn Blignaut, Caroline Borole, Vanessa Brierley, Caitlin Clerk, Anne-Marie Clulow, Elizca Coetzer, Judy Ditchfield, Toni Jean Erasmus, Trudy Fredericks, Germandt Geldenhuys, Zane Gillion, Clive Gilson, Themba January, Dolly Louw, Mervin Marvey, Noni Mkhonto, Phumi Mncayi, Dean Roberts, Brenda Sakellarides, Andrea Shine, Shelly Simon, Nqobile Sipamla, Lebo Toko, Carmen Tromp, L J Urbani, Natasha Van Der Merwe and Zano.

 

Sister Act in Joburg will be a creative collaboration and celebration of South African talent. Multi-award-winning South African director and writer Janice Honeyman is on board to direct.  “No-one in South Africa has proven herself to be in finer creative control of ‘non-replica’ mega-musical productions than Janice.  No-one knows the magic possibilities of The Mandela stage like Janice,” says Bernard Jay.  “I’m just so thrilled that she loves the show too and said yes!”

 

Bernard Jay produces Sister Act for Joburg Theatre, with Simon James and Claire Pacariz as associate producers.  Timothy Le Roux will serve as resident director.

 

The wittilly infectious musical is written by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, lyrics by Glenn Slater and music by Oscar and Tony winning composer Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors, etc).

 

The stage production premièred at the Pasadena Playhouse in California in 2006 and was produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment in London in 2009 - then on Broadway in 2011.  The musical was nominated for four Olivier Awards in London, including Best New Musical, and five Tony Awards in New York, including Best Musical.

 

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent!  Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior.  Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in doing so, blows her cover.  Soon, the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

 

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act leaves audiences breathless.  A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!

 

The New York Times said of Sister Act: “When the wimples start quivering, the pinched mouths break into sunbeam smiles, and the nuns start rocking to raise the Gothic rafters, all’s right in the kingdom of musical comedy.”

 

The UK Telegraph said: “The cheers and standing ovation at the end were both genuine and deserved.  The book is strong, funny and touching.  The disco-inspired score by Disney favourite Alan Menken is a cracker.  Frankly, what’s not to like, especially when you’ve got a chorus line of jiving nuns singing their hearts out ecstatically?”

 

Sister Act is brought to South Africa by the City of Joburg in association with MNet and is on The Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre from July 10th to August 16th.

 

The show will run from Tuesdays to Fridays at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. 

 

Tickets range from R200 – R350 and are exclusively available from www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0861 670 670. 

Discounted rates for groups of ten or more are available by calling Joburg Theatre on (011) 877 6853/6815.

LIFE IN COLOR, World’s Largest Paint Party, To Launch in Johannesburg in September

Life In Color infuses electronic music's top DJs, world class production, unique and stunning character performers, and a custom built paint delivery system. A countdown to the paint blast creates one of the most high energy and unforgettable experiences in the entertainment industry.

 

In 2013, the tour reached over 25 countries, with a plan to expand the following year.  At that point, headlining DJs had included Afrojack, Axwell. Alleso, Benny Benassi, Chuckie, R3hab, etc. Regular features in shows beyond paint blasts included aerial acts, stilt walkers, contortionists, and fire shows. In 2013, Life in Color began to hold larger music festival events, featuring multiple stages and a larger line-up.

 

In 2014, Life in Color festival was expanded to two days and received a total attendance of 60,000. The event was headlined by Adventure Club, Borgore, The Chainsmokers, Diplo, Kaskade, Nervo and Madeon, among others, and also featured an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the ‘Most people covered in paint at one time’.

 

On Saturday the 5th of September the JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec, will be transformed into a paint and musical paradise.  

 

Life In Color World Tour Trailer SOUTH AFRICA 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLBOu7uqh3s

 

Tickets go on sale on Friday 5th of June at http://spicedproductions.co.za/ and artist announcements to follow.

 

Sat, 5 September 2015: Life In Color South Africa - Johannesburg

Venue: JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec - Cnr Nasrec & Rand Show road, Johannesburg

Event Starts: 7pm

Ticket Link: http://spicedproductions.co.za/event/life-in-color-johannesburg/

Ticket Prices: all pricing excludes booking fee

 

General: 

Early Bird: R299

Phase 1: R399

Final Phase: R499

 

VIP:

Early Bird: R499

Phase 1: R599

Final Phase: R699

 

VVIP: R2000 

 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeinColorSouthAfrica