David Kramer News

BLOOD BROTHERS, adapted and directed by David Kramer and produced by Eric Abraham and Pieter Toerien, has been extended its run at the Fugard Theatre until the end of April 2014 after bagging several nominations for Naledi and Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.

The Fleur du Cap nominations were announced this week. Having taken a few days to consider who was nominated, here are some thoughts about each of the categories.

Following two successful seasons at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town and Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg, Willy Russell's acclaimed West End musical BLOOD BROTHERS returns to the Mother City for a run at the Fugard Theatre, starting tonight, 12 February 2013. The production, adapted and directed by David Kramer, is produced by Pieter Toerien and Eric Abraham.

Following two successful seasons at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town and Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg, Willy Russell's acclaimed West End musical BLOOD BROTHERS returns to the Mother City for a run at the Fugard Theatre, starting 12 February 2013. The production, adapted and directed by David Kramer, is produced by Pieter Toerien and Eric Abraham.

A look at some of the musical theatre, opera and cabaret productions in South Africa in 2013.

Jazz muso Jonathan Rubain joins a dynamic 7 piece youth band to open for the sensational UK jazz funk band Matt Bianco at the GrandWest Arena next month. Rubain is a lead bass player who hails from Hanover Park on the Cape Flats in Cape Town. His first big break many years ago was at the Cape Town Jazzathon where he performed with his own band and then also featured as a guest performer with Jazz legends Spencer Mbadu, Robbie Jansen, Hotep Galetta and Allou April to bring an audience of more than 5000 people to their feet screaming for more.

Junkets Publishers has announced the publication of BULLETS OVER BISHOP LAVIS by Christo Davids and Jody Abrahams. This is the second in the four-volume New Voices Series of recent South African plays. New Voices brings together play scripts of interesting theatre pieces that are performed in alternative and smaller theatre venues like studio theatres, church halls and old warehouse buildings.

The reality of what has been achieved in this adaptation belies the potential that this version of BLOOD BROTHERS held in its conception. While there are some moments that work beautifully, there are many where the shaky ideological foundation upon which this production is built calls the entire exercise into question.

On paper, A TOWN CALLED FOKOL LUTHO looks as though it should work, but some appealing songs and a few chuckles aside, the show falls short of what it aspires to be: an engaging and memorable musical comedy that holds its own in the local musical theatre scene.

Smoke and Mirrors Collaborative, as part of the 17th annual New York International Fringe Festival, is pleased to announce the New York premiere production of Zoey Martinson's NDEBELE FUNERAL, directed by Awoye Timpo. NDEBELE FUNERAL will play a limited engagement as part of the New York International Fringe Festival, at Teatro Circulo (64 East 4th Street, NYC), which runs from August 9-25, 2013.

Willy Russell's acclaimed West End musical BLOOD BROTHERS will be produced by Pieter Toerien and Eric Abraham for Theatre on the Bay and the Fugard Theatre. It is set to open at the Theatre on the Bay in September 2013, before transferring to Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg in November. The production will then return to Cape Town and play at the Fugard Theatre from early February 2014.

The nominees have been announced for the prestigious 48th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards that will take place at a glamorous function on Sunday 17th March at 6pm at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.

David Kramer and Taliep Petersen's KAT AND THE KINGS, the smash hit all-South African musical, is a great way to spend Valentine's Day this Thursday, with the Fugard Theatre offering a Valentine's special - two tickets at R220 that includes a glass of bubbly on arrival. This is a show that has it all: romance, comedy, dance, great songs and a superb onstage band.

David Kramer Productions presents KALAHARI KAROO BLUES at the Baxter Theatre, 9 - 19 January.

A look at some of the musicals and operas South Africa had on offer in the 2012 season.

Leftfield Productions and Adam Friedson In Association with David Kramer Productions Presents Broadway Stars Tony Vincent, Capathia Jenkins, Ron Bohmer, and Lawrence Clayton Join Forces With Rock Stars Sophia Ramos, Michael Lanning and Elaine Caswell In A Special Concert Presentation of THE TWELVE

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