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.
12 June:
Bayfolk at the Market Community Theatre (19:00). A musical blend of jazz, folk textures, groove and storytelling.
Featuring Kerwin Albertus (saxophone), Cornél Engelbrecht (piano), Dillon Cornelius (bass) and Ryan Munro (drums). Tickets: R100 per person from Heather on 072 369 3304.
Jazz on your doorstep at the Market Community Theatre.
13 June:
Benefit concert for Elizabeth Potgieter at the DR Mother Church in George (16:00). A variety of vocal and instrumental music performed by acclaimed musicians, including Guido Brits, Drini Botha and the Eden Camerata Chamber Choir. Entrance: Free; donations at the door.
18-21 June:
Solstice Reflections with Liesl Jobson on bassoon and flute, accompanied by Norman Carless (flute and trumpet) and Elsabe Barkhuizen (piano). Jobson performs the poetry of music and plays the music of poems. Her own writing has grown out of her experience as a bassoonist and contrabassoonist in the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and as a flute and piccolo player in the Soweto Police Band.
Performance dates and times: Dias Maritime Museum (Mossel Bay), Thursday 18 June at 18:00; Attic Atelier (George), Friday 19 June at 18:00; In Toto Retreat (Sedgefield), Friday 20 June at 19:00; and DR Church Sedgefield, Sunday 21 June at 15:00. Tickets available on Quicket, or take a chance at the door on the day.
18-21 June: Solstice Reflections with Elsabe Barkhuizen (piano), Liesl Jobson (bassoon and flute) and Norman Carless (flute and trumpet).
19-24 June:
En Route Arts Festival in Sedgefield. This quaint little town will come alive with theatre, comedy, music, workshops and cultural experiences, with over 20 performances and events across multiple venues in town - one exhibition, two children’s shows, three talks and readings, four workshops, five music performances, 11 guided tours and 15 shows (drama, comedy and political satire).
Ticket on Quicket and www.enroutefestival.co.za. Enquiries: Roland on 082 466 1251.
The Sedgefield Players will perform a revised version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.
18-27 June:
Hansel & Gretel, a family comedy at the Market Theatre. Showtimes: 18, 19, 25 and 26 June (18:30) and 20 and 27 June (12:00 and 16:00). Tickets: R120 and available on Computicket.
20 June:
Thriller: The MJ Dance Tribute at the George Arts Theatre (19:00). Eagan Feb is headlining this high-energy production, celebrating the legacy of Michael Jackson with powerhouse dancers, dazzling costumes and iconic hits.
Tickets: R220 on Webtickets. Note: Another performance will be showcased at the Plett White House Theatre on 27 June.
Thriller: The MJ Dance Tribute at the George Arts Theatre (19:00).
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