FIVE THINGS TO CATCH
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Pietermaritzburg Art Thunga Uthimule by Ben Nsusha
Tatham Art Gallery, July 24 Nsusha, a critically acclaimed artist with a 40-year local and international career, is renowned for his skill in mixing materials and techniques, and for his attention to detail. His exhibition is a reflection of his observations of people and society and includes ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and painting. tatham.org.za
Port Elizabeth Comedy Humour with a Heart Comedy Fest
The Boardwalk Amphitheatre, July 29 Popular Nelson Mandela Bay comedian Roland Gaspar is galvanising an ensemble of wellknown local comedians to help put smiles on more children’s faces. Proceeds will be donated to the Smile Foundation. Includes Niqui Cloete-Barrass and Annaline Stiglingh. facebook.com/boardwalk.elizabeth
Lenasia Books Books and Blogs Festival
Alpha Primary School, Extension 1, Lenasia, July 31 A tribute to Don Mattera featuring panel discussions with authors, teen writing workshops and storytelling. Guest writers include Nozizwe Cynthia Jele, Fiona Snyckers, Angela Makholwa and 30 more authors, bloggers and journalists. Proceeds from the event will go to the school library. Facebook: Jozi’s Books and Blogs Festival
CT Theatre The Hotel Plays by Tennessee Williams
Vineyard Hotel from July 30 Author of classic plays The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Williams lived most of his life in hotels. Watch two of his short plays set in hotel rooms come to life in this historic hotel’s rooms, between courses of a three-course, wine-paired dinner. R650 per person. Stay-over packages from R1 950.
Opera Joburg Opera Duo, Fundraiser
National School of the Arts, Braamfontein, July 28 An evening of glorious music with Sibongile Mngoma (soprano) and Sandile Mabaso (tenor), who will be performing arias from Puccini’s La Bohème and Tosca and Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, Massenet’s Manon and Donizzeti’s L’elisir d’Amour. Tickets R120 for adults and R80 for children and groups of 8. Book at webtickets.co.za