GEORGE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Georgians can pick and choose their weekend entertainment from a large variety of events.

Below is our weekly calendar for the arts: Eyes on arts.

These entries are sent to George Herald on a weekly basis.

Have a look and book your tickets for some stunning entertainment on your doorstep.

8 August: 

Conrad Koch and Chester Missing’s Puppet Power (20:00). Age restriction: No U13s. Koch is South Africa’s double Emmy-nominated ventriloquist and the second most famous puppeteer after Elon Musk. 

His famous puppet, Chester Missing, of TV and TikTok fame, resents being a puppet and has a lot to say about it. This hilarious ensemble includes the likes of Hilton, party ostrich, Gunter, recently divorced German mosquito, Mr Dixon, high school teacher who does not like to be manipulated, DJ Hoodie, the puppet who actually DJs, and newcomer to the show, wannabe celebrity chef and real life rat Gordon Ratsy. 

Tickets at Quicket, from R150.

15 August: 

One Night in Spain (18:30) at the Market Community Theatre. Flamenco dance by Marlise’s School of Spanish Dance. Book a ticket for R150 per person on Webtickets.

Scenes from the Opera, 26 September (18:30) at Sedgefield NG Church and 28 September (16:00) at Market Community Theatre. 

Presented by Goldblatt Music Productions, featuring Phyllis Goldblatt (soprano), Siphesihle Mdena (tenor), Luvo Rasemeni (bass-baritone), and Zolina Ngejane (mezzosoprano), with piano accompaniment by Vanessa Phillips.

Tickets are R160 and available at the Sedgefield NG Church Office or at the door, and from Quicket or Heather (072 369 3304) for the production in George.

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