The Newtown Jazz and Heritage Festival
Niki’s Oasis and the Market Theatre are commemorating the essence of Jazzuary with a weekend filled with rhythm, soul, and the magic that only jazz can deliver.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of jazz as we bring you the best of the genre, from around the globe. From soulful local vibes to the enchanting notes of international stars, the Newtown Jazz and Heritage Festival will be an unforgettable fusion of melodies
Secure your tickets now and be part of this celebration where every beat resonates with the spirit of jazz!
Dates: Friday 26 – Sunday 28 January 2024.
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Sophiatown
This is a lively and memorable drama with music that is being revived with a new, young cast under the experienced eye of director Aubrey Sekhabi to delight today’s audiences with its timeless music.
Sophiatown came to be known as the ‘Chicago of South Africa’, and a place where shebeen queens, gangsters, politicians and black and white ‘Bohemians’ rubbed shoulders and traded drinks in a heady atmosphere fizzing with music, style, and rebellion. This vibrant community produced some of South Africa’s most famous musicians, artists, writers, journalists, and politicians as urban African culture formed here during the repressive 1940s and 1950s.
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Expelled
This is a family drama which focuses on the largely ungoverned world of social media. Alex, a Matric pupil at an elite school, gets caught up in a viral scandal and is suspended.
Once shared, lives alter in seconds, what’s seen cannot be unseen. The ramifications for his family are profound.
Expelled is a play about social media’s power to connect and its power to destroy. Can a few minutes of bad judgment ruin a life? This new South African play was commissioned by the How Now Brown Cow Writers’ Collective and is written by Rosalind Butler – and comes to Johannesburg following a Cape Town season at The Baxter Theatre.
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The Cry Of Winnie Mandela
This is a compelling journey through history, emotion, and the enduring strength of the female South African spirit.
Based on the popular novel by poet, novelist, and essayist Njabulo Ndebele, The Cry of Winnie Mandela is a poignant theatrical production brought to life by The Market Theatre.
This thoughtful new play of resilience is adapted by Alex Burger and directed by the award-winning MoMo Matsunyane who is the current Standard Bank Young Artist Winner for Theatre.
A series of intimate and powerful conversations unfold as the characters reveal the profound impact of this period of their life, delving into the depths of their longing and uncertainty as they forge their stories to that of the life and times of Winnie Mandela.
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The Brothers, Number One and a Weekend Special
This takes you on a gripping theatrical journey through a labyrinth of personal gains, politics, manipulation, suspense and intrigue.
Step into the dangerous world of South African politics in this compelling and brave new play presented by The Market Theatre and written by astute political analyst, Richard Calland.
The play, rich in thought-provoking revelations, unravels the intricacies of power, corruption, and the tumultuous events that have recently shaped South Africa.
The play’s entry point is a finance minister who lasted only a weekend. This thrusts the audience into the heart of the action. As the drama unfolds, you’ll witness the high-stakes manoeuvres, clandestine dealings, and the manipulation of public sentiment that fuelled further racial division across the nation. Richard Calland masterfully weaves a narrative that skilfully connects the dots, exposing the underbelly of a political landscape marked by noise, complexity, and a dangerous volatility.
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