Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)
ON THE BOARDS
Dan Patlansky at Kirstenbosch. Dan Patlansky and Albert Frost are sharing the stage on this Sunday at Kirstenbosch – on its summer concert series platform.
Summer is almost over and the last concert is on April 1 – Karen Zoid and Kahn Morbee. Patlanksy is regarded as one of the top blues guitarists in the world – regularly making it on to “best of blues guitarists” lists compiled by prestigious publications.
Tickets are R180; R135 6-21 years old and no charge for under 6s. Book at www.webtickets.co.za Tickets available (if concert not sold out) on the day at the gate.
The Road to Mecca. Athol Fugard’s classic play opens at the Fugard Theatre on Tuesday (March 27), World Theatre Day – and is on until April 28.
The three-hander is directed by Greg Karvellas, and stars Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers and Emily Child. Fugard was inspired by artist Helen Martins. Tickets are R130 – R230. Book at www.computicket. com/0861 915 8000 or the Fugard 021 461 4554.
Selwyn and Gabriel. Richard Kaplan’s poignant, funny two-hander is back at Alexander Upstairs from April 2-17, at 7pm.
It features award-winning actors Kai Luke Brummer as Selwyn and Mbulelo Grootboom as Gabriel, and they are brilliant as they riff off each other. Direction is by Matthew Kalil.
Tickets are R140 online at shows. alexanderbar.co.za and R150 at door. Info from 021 300 1088.
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