There’s a rocking local comic by the name of Werner Weber who not only owns the ONLY gay rottweiler in Cape Town but also recently debuted his one man show “Devolution – The Theory Of Stupid” in Cape Town.

Here’s a clip from the recent show.

Check his site or follow him on the on the big, blue, tweeting thing.

He rocks bad puns better than I do.

No really.

#welovelocalcomics

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Attended opening night with The Drama King. Secretly was thrilled to finally have a reason to wear my beautiful coat ( yes surprisingly sometimes I am a proper girl ).

I’m definitely a fan of Mr Andrew Lloyd Webber but didn’t know much about this musical. I was also slightly apprehensive as I wasn’t sure whether I should be preparing myself for 2 hours of religious propaganda. These worries increased when I saw a religious group handing out pamphlets at the foot of the Artscape stairs.

I shouldn’t have worried though . I mean it’s Lloyd Webber and Rice!

The plot focuses on the struggles between Judas and Jesus. In this version of events, Judas, who doesn’t entirely agree with the direction Jesus is taking, get’s a lot of attention.

It’s a great musical, it makes sense and it gives you food for thought. I left reflecting that it’s actually awful how we create stars, elevate them to godlike status and then standby as they’re crucified by the media.

The vocal control from both Jesus (Cito) and Mary (Nadine) was phenomenal. Please, if you only appreciate one thing in this production; let it be that. The guitar was great, the characters were rich and the chorus was strong.

They were all good actors- wooohooooo. Please appreciate.

The lighting was awesome. The cross was superb. The combination of the two causes the final moments to be properly chilling.

Promise.

I’d recommend it in a heartbeat. It lives up to all of the high (very high) expectations that the 2006 production set.

Don’t believe me? Well the audience began standing as soon as the curtain call started.

On at the Artscape  until the 28th May.

Go see it.

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Show honor now, show them a stony heart and sink them with it!

-John Procter

I headed to the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg for the opening night of The Crucible.

It was an intense production and definitely not a chilled affair. I was on the edge of my seat, jumping into my friends lap or jumping out of my skin for most of it. It was unexpected from the usual Masque repertoire and I loved that!

It really is good though.

And I mean, who isn’t morbidly curious about the 1692 witch trials in the little, religious town of Salem? You really do get sucked in. And I found myself pretty immersed in the trial proceedings. Tension was built beautifully and some great drama was played out on stage.

I really don’t want to spoil it for you though. I went in knowing absolutely nothing about this play. Which was kind of cool. You’re always surprised and the play doesn’t have to work to combat your expectations. You also don’t know how it’s all going to end.

It’s a large cast, filled with strong, talented and rich performances. The most memorable for me came from Dean Howarth, Richard Higgs’  , Isabel Byers , Tamara Richards, Angela Lee-Wright and Jonathan Duguid.

A really challenging piece. Kudos to all involved!

It Is:

Tense. Wordy. Nail-biting. Requires you to think. Smart Audience preferred. Full of suspense

It isn’t:

Happy. Boring. Relaxing.

Jonathan Duguid,Faeron Wheeler, Dean Howarth, Angela Lee-Wright

The Important Bits:

Run: Ends 12th March

To Book Tickets: 021 788 1898

Shows: Thu/Fri/ Sat

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Have you been there lately? Well, if you need an excuse. There’s a PRO20 match between the Cobras and The Stormers. 13th February. It’s a Sunday. It’s for Charity. And it’s really fun.

I know.

Because I went last year…Schalk’s actually a pretty decent bowler.

Back to the point.

Newlands. It’s really beautiful.

I mean who actually goes there to watch the cricket?

Clearly none of these people.

And even though I got my phone, clothes and most of my legs covered in someone else’s beer.

Even though I pursued an ice cream man around the stands, paid for my ice-cream, experienced euphoric happiness about achieving my goal… which then abruptly ended when I opened the world’s most expensive Cornetto and found it broken.

Distressing.

I still ate it.

I just ended up with most of it on my face.

Don’t worry. I know. I’m just dripping in sophistication right now. And ice cream. And sunblock. Oh and beer. In fact.  I’m so sophisticated right now, I don’t quite know what to do with myself.

Even though I waited in the bathroom queue for 2.235 zillion years, 4 months and 2 minutes ( Life Advice:  If you’re going to exaggerate; exaggerate precisely).

I really do believe that in the interests of

1.) Contributing to global efficiency and

2.) Ensuring that Robs DOESN’T miss awesome wickets.

Female bathrooms need a fast lane, a slow lane and SOME people should be fined.

Even though I lost my flag ( I found it again. Or someone else’s… I can’t be sure), watched the Proteas lose. And then had salt rubbed in the wound by a very happy, dancing man from India.

I still had a great time.

Thanks for the reminder Newlands.

I’d forgotten just how fun you are.

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I headed off to the Masque Theatre this weekend to go check out Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan. I have never seen any of Oscar Wilde’s pieces performed so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

Director: Brenda Gray
Society: Claremont Dramatic Society

Runs Until: 21 August

Venue: Masque Theatre, Muizenberg
Bookings: Call 021 788 1898
(09h00 to 16h00 during the week and 09h00 to 11h30 on Saturdays).
Tickets: Weekdays at 20h00 and Saturdays at 14h30 and 18h30. Tickets are R50 for Thursday evening and Saturday afternoons and R60 for all other evening performances

CAST:

Michele Belknap Mrs. Erlynne
Luella Holland Lady Windermere
Andre Thomas Lord Windermere
Matthew Browne Lord Darlington
Mike Tompson Lord Augustus Lorton
Jane Cohen Duchess of Berwick
Clifford Graham Mr.Dumby
David Campley Mr. Cecil Graham
Ruth Allsopp Lady Jedburg
Su Cunningham Lady Stutfield
Allison Blair Lady Plymdale
Gizelle Willows Lady Agatha
Mary Faragher Mrs Cowper-Cowper
Nigel Sweet Parker
Adrian Kettle Sir James Royston
Sheldon Cross Mr Hopper
Anthony Lister
Caryn Underhill Rosalie
Chris King Mr.Guy Barkley
Sven Yaffe Footman

What I Thought:

Let me just say that even though I haven’t seen many productions at the Masque; this is without a doubt the best I have ever seen. I am literally going to gush for several paragraphs as to how beautiful, polished and just plain gorgeous it all was. The set was breathtaking, the costumes amazing and the attention to detail was immaculate. There was nothing on that stage that had been overlooked.

Performances were outstanding, the women elegant and the men handsome. Holland was stunning as Lady Windermere and the scenes with Mrs Erlynne (Belknap) were incredibly touching. I can’t run through everyone because we would be here forever but they were all so well cast. The Duchess of Berwick ( Cohen) and her terribly, talkative daughter (Willows) were definite highlights as was the scene with Lords Windermere, Darlington, August Lorton, Mr Dumby and Mr Cecil Graham discussing good women.

Also got to hear one of my favourite lines We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars.

Everyone added to this production and you know what? My gushing is not even doing it justice, so do yourselves a favour and go see it  I am so proud of and happy for this cast. Their curtain call brought a full house to it’s feet and deservedly so.

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuNBpffr87M

I think the video rocks and as you know I love their music. (Go listen to it, right now). It was really cool to be part of this and everyone who worked on it is an awesome ninjabean.

Production Company: The African Attachment
Director: Dean Leslie
Producer: Greg Fell

Catch it on MK 28th July, at 20h00.

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Can I just say that I am really proud of how Cape Town shone during the World Cup.

The people, the places, the games, the crowds, the mad fans, the rife patriotism. Everything. We had some hiccups but we handled them and best of all we were the city that saw Uruguay depart

I was given this little CT heart at the airport before I left on holiday. Departures was packed with tourists draped in all sorts of SA attire . Flags and wigs and arm sleeves and yellow tee shirts and of course Vuvuzelas!
I felt happy that so many pieces of our country were winging their way across the world.

You can get your own little heart at the Tourism store at the entrance to departures terminal. So if you’re flying anytime soon, you should get one

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Heard about this at coffee this morning … so much for kicking that habit … I am on two cups today

But back to the point !

Even our wildlife is feeling the Gees Triton is one of the resident White lions at Jozi Zoo and he loves playing soccer.

Hmmm maybe Bafana can use him… I mean who didn’t want to see Saurez ( the Uruguay number 9 who has a strong magnetic attraction to the ground) get chomped

Triton should be the unofficial, official mascot of the you know what.

He beats the Ayoba man and that spotty, green haired leopard hands down.

PS This is the only time Derek Watts will appear on this blog

PPS … you can so tell I have had 2 cups of coffee. Look at all the deranged smiley faces in this post.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTiAiQqJ19s

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Our proudly South African Bafana World Cup squad was announced on 01 June 2010. Admittedly and rather shockingly I know very little about our Soccer squad.

Don’t panic if you’re also a few players short of a full Bafana, you’ve come to the right place.

Steven Pienaar

Born 17th March , 1982 this Jozi local is currently playing for Everton in  the English Premier League.

One of the stars of Bafana, the country is expecting awesome things from this young man.

He made his international debut against Turkey and in 2010 was awarded Evertons Player of the Season.

Teko Modise

Born 22nd December, 1982 in Soweto, Modise currently plays for Orlando Pirates. He is currently the ambassador for McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung and Telkom.

He made his first appearance with the Bafana squad against Malawi and he supported Kaizer Chiefs as a youngster.

Siphiwe Tshabalala

Scoring the first goal of the 2010 World Cup, in the opening match against Mexico, Tshabalala is a local hero!

South Africa shook when an entire nation screamed in celebration when the ball left his foot to find it’s way past the keeper and straight to the back of the net!

Born 25th September 1984, Tshabalala grew up in Soweto and currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs.

He made his international debut in a friendly against Egypt in 2006.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane

Born 9th June 1982, like a lot of the mid-field Letsholonyane hails from Soweto.

Nicknamed YeYe, he has played for South Africa since 2008 and scored his first international goal in a recent match against Guatemala.

He currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs.

Thanduyise Khuboni

Born 22nd May, 1986 this  Durban footballer currently plays for Golden Arrows . This defensive midfielder grew up in the Clermont township.

Kagisho Dikgaco

Born 24th November, 1984 Dikgaco currently plays for Everton in the English Premier League. Quite a distance from his hometown of Brandfort.

He made his debut for Everton in 2009, but was sent off in the 41st minute for slapping Scott Parker. ( I laughed at this ! ).

He made his international debut against Mauritius.

Macbeth Sibaya

Out damned French! Out I say !

Sibaya was born 25th November 1977 in Durban . He currently plays for FC Rubin Kazan in Russia ( Brrrrr! )

Before heading off to Europe he played for Jomo Cosmos.

He has 52 caps for Bafana and was part of the 2002 FIFIA World Cup squad.

Surprise Moriri

See it’s true what they’re saying, Bafana is full of surprises in the 2010 World Cup !

Born 20th March 1980, Moriri grew up in Mpumalanga and currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns.

He made his international debut against Lesotho in 2003.

He scored his first goal for Bafana against Chad in 2007.

Lance Davids

Born 11th April 1985 Davids  has recently signed to play for Lierse S.K in Belgium.

Davids grew up in  Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town and made his debut for South Africa in 2004.

Since then he has made 23 appearances for the national side.

Good Luck Boys

We know you’ll give the guys up front some valuable support.
We’ll be supporting from the games, couches, clubs, street corners and side mirrors

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Our proudly South African,  Bafana Bafana World Cup squad was announced on 01 June 2010. Admittedly and rather shockingly I know very little about our Soccer Stars.

Don’t panic if you’re also a few players short of a full Bafana, you’ve come to the right place.

Katlego Mphela

Born 28th November 1984 in the North West this current Mamelodi Sundowns striker is all set to put the ball in the back of the net for Bafana.

Mphela made his international debut as part of the Maurituis squad in February 2005. He has represented South Africa 30 times and scored 14 goals.

He was leagues top goal scorer in the 2009-2010 season.

Bernard Parker

Born 16th March 1986, in Boksburg. Parker grew up in a township where he excelled at sport. He is now kept on his toes in the FC Twente team in the Nederlands.

He made his debut in the professional ranks with Benoni Premier United.

Super Soccer Moment: In the 09 Confederations Cup he scored both goals to take Bafana to a 2–0 win over New Zealand.

Siyabonga Nomvete

Born 2nd December, 1977 in the township of KwaMashu, close to Durban. Nomvete was part of the 2002 Bafana Bafana World Cup squad.

He currently plays for Moroka Swallows and has played in the Italian Serie A during his career.

He has scored 16 goals for us so far.

Keep scoring !

Good Luck Boys
We know you’ll show off our awesome South African skill in front of the posts.
We’ll be supporting from the games, couches, clubs, street corners and side mirrors

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