Prepare for an entertainment extravaganza this July!
Jozi’s favourite entertainment destination, Gold Reef City (https://emeraldcasino.co.za/), is turning up the heat with a wildly spectacular line up of dancers and singers. Don those winter coats and hats, lace up your warmest dancing shoes and prepare for world-class entertainment with an interesting twist of cultural flare.
A magical Christmas in July
This winter, theatre enthusiasts can look forward to a breath-taking ballet and music celebration, Christmas in July, at The Lyric Theatre. Dirk Badenhorst and the South African International Ballet Competition will be delighting audiences with world-class ballet performances and spectacular music. The performances will take place on Thursday, 4 July and Friday, 5 July and will feature iconic scenes from The Nutcracker, including the mesmerising snow scene, as well as scenes from other major ballets. Featuring new choreography and Christmas songs, this is certainly going to be an unforgettable show for young and old. The two performances will be the culmination of a two-week International Ballet Intensive designed to prepare young South African ballet dancers for both the international stage and ballet competitions, such as the South African International Ballet Competition. Leading these wonderful shows will be two Global Ballet Stars, Adiarys Almeida and her partner Taras Domitro. All the dancers will be joined on stage by soloists and a choir from Johannesburg, which will create the most amazing Christmas atmosphere. Tickets are available through Computicket, starting at R150 per person.
Lira lights up the Lyric
Fans of the sensual songstress Lira are in for a special and intimate affair with The Intimate Concert with LIRA live at The Lyric Theatre on Saturday, 6 July! Lira’s music career spans 15 years and includes 6 studio albums, 3 live DVDs, an autobiography, a 7-part documentary TV series and a full feature movie. This talented performer has established herself as one of the foremost female artists in South Africa and has engraved a formidable presence in the global music scene. Don’t miss out – get your tickets today! Book at Computicket – tickets start at R250 per person.
Kathak Rockers: a new age dance spectacular
The Lyric Theatre will be showcasing a vibrant and intensely colourful dance spectacular with the globally acclaimed Kathak Rockers on Saturday, 27 July and Sunday, 28 July. The classical fusion-style Kathak dance is set to bring the heat to South Africa. Hosted by Johannesburg-based Jazzy Masala Creative, the tour offers dance aficionados and those who relish being immersed in different cultural experiences the opportunity to witness Kathak Rocker’s electrifying Indian dance fusion performances LIVE. Led by Kumar Sharma (India) and Svetlana Tulasi (Russia), Kathak Rockers offers the audience a spectacular interpretation of Kathak, one of the major forms of Indian classical dance. As witnessed on multiple platforms (including many different performance-focused reality television shows in India), Kathak Rockers inject contemporary energy and passion into this historic dance form.
Alongside two unmissable performances, Jazzy Masala is hosting two workshops that will focus on the transfer of skills between the troupe and a range of South African-based participants, from professional dancers to dance schools and artists. Lasting between four and six hours, each workshop will include face-to-face learning and transfer of skills and an opportunity to interact with the Kathak Rockers. The workshops will play a role in Magan’s aim to promote the exchange of learning between India and South African artists, to stimulate the development of the Kathak artform in South Africa and raise its standards of performance and practice. Book online at www.goldreefcity.co.za – tickets from only R250 per person.
