Eyes on arts: Upcoming entertainment highlights

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.

17 July:

Kyle Damons' Album Preview, a live Jazz experience, at the Market Community Theatre (19:00). A night of original music and timeless grooves with Dillon Cornelius (bass), Caleb Dlamini (drums), Keesha Thyssen (vocals), Henco Bester (saxophone), Kerwin Albertus (saxophone) and Germaine Leonard (guitar). Tickets cost R100, book with Heather at 072 369 3304.

18 July:

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at the Market Community Theatre (18:30). A riotous romp through all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in just one performance. Starring the dynamic trio of Nita Allsopp, Gareth Pretorius and Bomber Webb. Tickets (R130 - R150) at Webtickets.

19 July:

Breakfast Around the Sun with the Gauteng Guitar Quartet at the Market Community Theatre (15:00). This performance is presented by the George Music Society. Tickets are R150 (members), R190 (public) and R50 (learners) on www.georgemusicsociety.co.za and at the concert.

Gauteng Guitar Quartet

26 July:

Selim Kagee's Il Mondo at the George Arts Theatre (15:00). A heartfelt musical journey through timeless love songs, cinematic ballads and personal stories, performed by acclaimed vocalist Selim Kagee. Featuring classics such as "Il Mondo", "And I Love You So", "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Always on My Mind", the show combines his signature semi-operatic voice with emotion, nostalgia and charm.

Guests are encouraged to dress in sophisticated formal or smart attire. Tickets are R300 on Quicket. No under 13s.

30 July-1 August:

Reuben: Journey of Forgiveness at the Market Community Theatre (30-31 July at 18:30; 1 August at 16:00 and 18:30). A heartfelt tale of betrayal, grace and the courage it takes to forgive, brought to life by Calindo Productions. Tickets are R120 on Webtickets. Enquiries: 076 792 5796 or [email protected].

14 August:

Ventriloquist Conrad Koch's Chester's Got Talent at the George Arts Theatre (19:30).

The stakes are high as internationally acclaimed South African ventriloquist Conrad Koch wants his puppets to compete to be the very best, but that pariah, Chester Missing, never does what he is told. Chester spits the honest unfiltered truth.

Laugh your choochas off at Gunter the German mosquito, Hilton the dramatic ostrich, DJ Hoodie the puppet, Mr Dixon the high school teacher, Paul Okwane die Krokodil, and a surprise guest star as they fight it out.

The best part is that you, the audience, get to judge as each puppet makes Conrad’s problems worse. A hilarious night out for the whole family. Directed by Christo Davids.

Tickets are R150 on Webtickets.