Wednesday Lunch Hour Concerts

The Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts (Division of Music) presents Motswedi Modiba (Jazz Vocals) & Angus Hardcastle (Bass).

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Wednesday Lunch Hour Concerts

The Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts (Division of Music) presents Adam Campbell (Classical Saxophone) & Peter Cartwright (Piano)

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Wednesday Lunch Hour Concerts

The Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts (Division of Music) presents Anwyll De Leeuw (Jazz Guitar) & Josh Mokoena (Jazz Piano)

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Wednesday Lunch Hour Concerts

The Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts (Division of Music) presents Elizabeth Connell (Vocal Scholarship Competition)

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Wednesday Lunch Hour Concerts

The Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts (Division of Music) presents Nicholas Bjorkman (Drum Kit)

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Bruckner University Big Band

Let the magic of the Bruckner University Big Band take you on a toe-tapping musical journey through the beautiful melodies and rhythms of this fabulous music.

The new Bruckner University Big Band features young enthusiastic jazz students from Linz,  Austria,  as they pay homage to the glorious big band sounds from the 1930’s, 1940, 1950s  and beyond.  

Inspired by jazz legends such as Duke Elligton,  Ella Fitzgerald and composers like  Richard Rogers and Irving Berlin, they enjoy performing the music of this era in freshly-minted arrangements.                                                               

Parking in the WAM Basement   - lift to 8^th floor              

For more information visit www.wits.ac.za/witstheatre / and on facebook Wits Theatre   

https://www.webtickets.co.za/

Bruckner University Big Band Line Up:

Christian Radovan, Musical Director

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Dance Umbrella 2018

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the premier platform of South African contemporary choreography and dance will run at various theatres around Joburg.

Gerard Bester

Gerard Bester, who was in the inaugural Dance Umbrella in 1989 collaborates with Alan Parker, who presented his first work at Dance Umbrella 10 years ago, with a new work Sometime’s I have to Lean in... at the Wits Amphitheatre on March 8 and 9 at 19:00. The artists will create a conversation between their two bodies within a common space. 

Moya Michael

South African-born Moya Michael will premiere a new work Coloured Swans 1: KHOISWAN in collaboration with South African artist Tracey Rose, at the Wits Downstairs Theatre on March 8 and 9 at 20:00. Created at the Ebhudlweni Arts Centre, Mpumalanga, the artists investigate why the world restricts to black and white; what about the shades of grey?  There is a wide range of colours reflected by the skins of the global majority. The work is presented in collaboration with the Government of Flanders; BoZar; CoKot and KVS Creations.

Steven Cohen

Steven Cohen, who first presented a work at Dance Umbrella 20 years ago, will present a new piece that premiered at Montpellier Danse 2017 in France - put your heart under your feet.. and walk - a tribute to his late partner Elu, on March 8 and 9 at 21:00 in the Wits Theatre.

Shaken to the core by the death of Elu, as well as his beloved childhood care-giver Nomsa in 2016, Cohen created this work as a message of love to his soul mate; it speaks to anyone who has known immeasurable loss and the necessity to keep moving in the face of petrifying grief. (This work is not open to persons under 18). Presented in partnership with the French Institut South Africa; Montpellier Danse 2017; Fumain TROP; French Institut Novelle-Aquitaine.

On Sunday, March 11 from 10:00, up-and-coming choreographers will present new works on the New Dance programme. Artists from Durban, Cape Town and other regions will share the Wits Theatre stage and the programme includes young artists from Vuyani Dance Theatre, Moving into Dance Mophatong and the National School of the Arts as well as from other parts of South Africa. Entrance is R50.00.

Gustin Makgeledise

The second Double Bill can be seen at the Wits Downstairs Theatre on March 13 and 14 at 19:15. Sick by Gustin Makgeledise is drawn from researched material regarding human trafficking and prostitution. It capture real-life stories of the innocents- the doers and watchers; where my rights begin and where yours end. Sharing the stage are Phumlani Nyanga and Thabo Kobeli with a new work In-Time which looks at how we work with time within our lives; chained by the circles of life we lose the time that is in-between. In-Time was partnered by the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative and created at the Ebhudlweni Arts Centre, Mpumalanga.

Jayesperi Moopen

Jayesperi Moopen has created a new work on Cape Town-based The Cape Dance Company, called Elements. While we continue to remain impactful and relevant though our art we draw on the elements like Mother Earth, water, wind, fire and space to inspire movement that only these forces of nature can provide, in its beauty and destruction. Two completely diverse companies, Cape Dance Company and Tribhangi Dance Theatre explore and celebrate the joy in discovery. Elements will be presented at the Wits Theatre on March 13 and 14 at 20:30.

Sello Pesa

Sello Pesa brings back a work that premiered at the inaugural Centre for a Less Good Idea Season 1 called Bag Beatings. This will be presented in Wits Downstairs Theatre on March 15 and 16 at 21:00.

Themba Mbuli

Themba Mbuli presents a double bill of two new works: Auth(o)rise which questions how women become authors of their own lives if they are being told how they should live and Memory Box is an autobiographical solo. The programme will be presented in the Wits Downstairs on March 17 at 19:00 and March 18 at 11:30.

Sylvaine Strike and Owen Lonzar

Sylvaine Strike collaborates with Owen Lonzar on a new work called Doll which premieres at the Wits Theatre on March 17 at 20:00 and March 18 at 14:30. The two artists explore the life of an online order, ownership, desire, disappointment, objectification and Harvey Weinstein.

Thulani Chauke

The final programme on Dance Umbrella 2018 is Nothing Makes Sense by Thulani Chauke which will be presented in the Wits Amphitheatre on March 17 at 21:00 and March 18 at 13:00.

Dance Umbrella 2018 - Programme

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Brother Love 2

The Adams family is back with another dose of Brother Love.

THE Adams family is back with another dose of Brother Love, a brand that has become a household name throughout the Western Cape and beyond since brothers Loukmaan and Emo first combined their diverse talents as an explosive duo five years ago.

Now, they are back with more hilarious sketch, stories and, of course, the magical, dynamic music. Brother Love 2 will continue where the first popular instalment left off but dips back into the past of their humble Mitchell’s Plain beginnings with ease.

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In the Blood: a play by Suzan-Lori Parks

Wits Theatre in association with the Market Theatre presents "In the Blood"

A play by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Greg Homann with a special Wits alumni night on the 25th of April 2018 at 20:15. Two shows on the 22 and 29 April are scheduled for 15:15.

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Music and Mantra: Free Your Mind

Attune your consciousness to the treasure of spiritual happiness that already exists in your heart.

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969 Festival

Running from 19 – 29 July at the Wits Theatre in Braamfontein, the popular 969 Festival has a diverse artistic appeal showcasing work from all over South Africa

It’s a veritable feast of genres from comedy to thrillers and dramas, for all theatregoers across age groups, languages and cultures.

Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za.

Tickets can also be purchased at Wits Theatre’s Box Office. Contact Yuhl on yuhl.headman@wits.ac.za / Lerato on lerato.sekele@wits.ac.za for block bookings.

Wits Theatre Box office Tel:011 717 1381

Ticket prices are as follows:

Download the programme schedule and ticket prices here.

Online:

• Full price – R90.00
• Pensioners - R70.00 (on presentation of valid ID document)
• Students - R30 (on presentation of valid student card)
• Wits Staff - R60.00 (on presentation of a vaild staff card)

Box Office:

• Full price – R 95.00
• Pensioners - R75.00 (on presentation of valid ID document)
• Students - R35.00 (on presentation of valid student card)
• Wits Staff - R65.00 (on presentation of a vaild staff card)

Block Bookings:

• Students (10 pax or more) - R30.00
• Adults (10 pax or more) - R65.00

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Franz Joseph Haydn - Sonatas and Variations

The Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts / Division of Music present Franz Joseph Haydn in Sonatas and Variations.

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Rediscovering the Genius of Bheki Mseleku: Conversations and Performances

Wits Theatre in association with Pegs Music Project presents Rediscovering the Genius of Bheki Mseleku, facilitated by Dr Lindelwa Dalamba.

Today more than ever,  in South Africa and around the world, the legacy of Bheki Mseleku’s musical work keeps affecting and inspiring many. It has been a constant feature of the South African Jazz scene since he left us physically. Many musicians, young and less young, continue to interrogate and research his inspiring art academically and otherwise. 

On Friday 14 September 2018, the Wits Theatre will be the hosting venue for a gathering aimed at Rediscovering the Genius of Bheki Mseleku through conversation and performances. Facilitated by Dr Lindelwa Dalamba, lecturer at the Wits School of Arts and Jazz Historian, the evening will be divided in two parts.- 

From 7 pm, a discussion will see a panel of academics, musicians and journalists reflect on the art and life of the legendary multi instrumentalist. They are Eugene Skeef, visiting artist, curator, percussionist, arts activist, friend and life companion of Bheki Mseleku, Andre Petersen, pianist composer and Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Arts, Nduduzo Makhathini, pianist composer and Head of Music department at Fort Hare University, Senior Lecturer Salim Washington, saxophonist flutist and composer, Jazz studies Lecturer at University of Kwazulu Natal and Gwen Ansell, Jazz journalist, historian and writer. The audience will be invited to contribute during the discussion.

From 9.15 pm there will be performances by Andre Petersen and his quartet featuring Chantal Willie on bass, Ayanda Sikade on drums and Sisonke Xonti on saxophone,. This will be followed by a performance by Eugene Skeef, Nduduzo Makhathini and Salim Washington, and followed by a performance of Nduduzo Makhathini and his quintet featuring Salim Washington on tenor saxophone and flute, Siyanda Zulu on trumpetAyanda Sikade on drums, Thuto Motsemme on bass. Both bands will perform the music of Bheki Mseleku. 

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iPhupho L'ka Biko

Featuring Makhafula Vilakazi, Siyabonga Mthembu, Muntu Vilakazi and Koketso Poho

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Duo KP

The Wits Theatre and School of Arts / Division of Music present Khanyisile Mthetwa on Flute and Peter Cartwright on Piano

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Wits Choirs' Summer Concert

Under the direction of Dalene Hoogenhout, Wits Choir and Young Wits Choir will be performing the repertoire for which they are renowned.

Wits Choirs’ Summer Concert is a celebration of beautiful weather and beautiful choral music. It is the culmination of the year’s hard work and a joy to chorister and audience member alike. Under the direction of Dalene Hoogenhout Wits Choir and Young Wits Choir will be performing the repertoire for which they are renowned, i.e. music from South Africa and from the continent.

Some of the songs that the two choirs will perform together is Ndikhokhele Bawo which created a stir on social media when they performed it with Zarcia Zacheus at the 55^th Anniversary Concert earlier this year. Another favourite with audiences is the classic Akhala Amaqude Amabili. New songs that Wits Choir will be premiering are the Moses Hogan spiritual My Soul’s been anchored in the Lord and a Griekwa Psalm 121, Ek slat my twee oge op.

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Ubuhle - Documentary Screening

Watch out for the two screenings on the 26 and 29 October at the Bioscope, Maboneng and Wits Theatre respectively.

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