Something special is coming to the silver screen
Screenings of musicals, opera, Shakespeare plays and ballet will continue in 2020 through the special screenings arranged by the National Arts Festival in partnership with Nebula Productions. Don’t miss out on these wonderful spectacles and re-imagined classics from the Royal Opera House, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the West End. To join the mailing list, email movies@nationalartsfestival.co.za.
Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company.
Sixty years later, in 2006, the original staging was revived, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderful designs and glittering costumes to the stage.
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with sections created for The Royal Ballet by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. This ballet is sure to cast its spell over anyone who sees it on Saturday 14 March at 2pm.
Tickets for these ballets will be available at the door: R60 for adults; R50 for pensioners, students and children. The duration for these screenings (including intervals and special behind-the-scenes interviews) are generally around 3 hours.
Andre Rieu’s birthday concert – 70 Years Young - will be screened exclusively in Makhanda at the Monument on Sunday 29 March at 2pm.
Tickets are likely to sell quickly, so book early – www. tickethut.co.za. It is R110 full price and R100 for pensioners, students and children. The running time for this concert will be around 3 hours.
During a New Year party at his castle in Maastricht, Andre Rieu talks about his life and music.
It’s been an incredible journey; from growing up in a musical family, his church choir days, his marriage to Marjorie, The Salon Orchestra, forming The Johann Strauss Orchestra, the breakaway success of The Second Waltz and his record-breaking world tours. 70 Years Young is André Rieu’s ultimate concert featuring musical highlights chosen by André himself.
This unique anniversary event will take you on an unbelievable journey around the world to André Rieu’s most amazing concert locations, such as Schönbrunn Vienna, Radio City Music Hall, New York and the Coronation Concert in Amsterdam.
Make sure you bring all of your friends to this oneoff celebration. Special surprise guests will also join the party by sharing their birthday messages!
A limited tuckshop will be available at these screenings. Contact Kate on 046 603 1103 or email movies@nationalartsfestival.co.za if you have any queries or special requests.