Frans Swart News

Dit is alweer Afrikaanse Musiekfees tyd by Carnival City. Vanjaar word hierdie jaarlikse Afrikaanse Musiekfees op 27 Julie aangebied - reeds in sy twaalfde uitverkoopte jaar. Afrikaanse Musiekfees 12 spog werklik vanjaar met die grootste lys van kunstenaars ooit - meer as 19 kunstenaars op een verhoog! 'Dit maak van Afrikaanse Musiekfees 12 een van die grootste musiekfeeste in die land,' se Frans Swart, regisseur en vervaardiger van die produksie.

Let the Caveman inside you free! Come eat pizza, drink red wine or even something stronger! And enjoy the antics of Hannes Muller's Caveman in GROET DIE GROTMAN when he comes to visit the Boksburg Barnyard Theatre at the East Rand Mall for four Today evenings in July and August.

Lefra Produksie se treffer verhoogaanbieding van Verna Vels se Liewe Heksie word 17-19 Julie by KunsteKaap aangebied. Besprekings kan gedoen word by Computicket (011) 340 8000 of www.computicket.com Daar word twee vertonings per dag aangebied om 09:30 en om 12:00 Heksie is ideale vermaak vir kleuterskole, creches, speelgroepies en laerskole. Selfs hoerskole gebruik Heksie vir kuns en kultuutprojekte. Indien skole of groepe wil bespreek, kan Charl geskakel word by (011) 815 3000 of stuur 'n epos aan admin@lefra.com Vir meer inligting, besoek www.lieweheksie.co.za.

Lefra Production's hit stage production of Verna Vels's LIEWE HEKSIE will be presented from 17-19 July at Artscape. There are two performances daily at 09:30 and 12:00 and the show is perfect entertainment for pre-schools, creches playgroups and primary schools.

Set the caveman in you free! GROET DIE GROTMAN with Hannes Muller will be performed at the Pro Musica Theatre in Roodepoort from today, 10-13 July 2013. Come and enjoy the antics of Hannes Muller's Caveman in GROET DIE GROTMAN, Koos Kombuis's Afrikaans translation of Rob Becker's landslide comedy, DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN. Directed by Sandra Prinsloo, GROET DIE GROTMAN has set a record in Afrikaans theatre with more than 900 sold out shows!

Lefra Productions's hit farce, MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS is coming to the Cape and will play the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town from today, 10 - 20 July 2013. MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS is currently touring the country - take a look at the show's website to see the full details for the tour dates.

The long-awaited return of Lefra Productions' Country Legends and Friends to Carnival City's Big Top Arena has been confirmed for tonight, July 6, 2013 @ 20:00 and brings together an unrivalled gathering of the legends of South African country music and a new generation of country singers in one of the largest country shows ever! Building on the success of the previous Country Legends and Friends, legends such as Lance James, Barbara Ray, Clive Bruce, Matt Hurter, Sally Vaughn and Tommy Dell will be joined by their friends, The Campbells, Alan Ladd, Jason Bradley, Manie Jackson and Rinel Day in an extravaganza that will establish these artists once again as legends and legends-to-be in the country music world. Bookings can be made at Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or at www.computicket.com. Groups of more than 10 will receive substantial discounts; please phone Lefra Productions on 011 815 3000, or send an e-mail to marketing@lefra.com. You're also welcome to discuss fundraising activities with to. For more information, visitwww.lefra.com or send an e-mail to info@lefra.co.za.

The ever popular brothers, The Campbells as well as SAMA winner, Manie Jackson is some of the “Friends” that will join the “Country Legends” on 6 July at Carnival City's Big Top Arena in Country Legends and Friends.

Dit het alles op 31 Augustus 2002 begin: Lefra Produksies se eerste Afrikaanse Musiekfees in die Big Top Arena by Carnival City. Dit is twaalf jaar later en besprekings is nou oop vir die Afrikaanse Musiekfees 12, vanjaar op Saterdag, 27 Julie 2013 @ 19:00.

The long-awaited return of Lefra Productions' Country Legends and Friends to Carnival City's Big Top Arena has been confirmed for Saturday, July 6, 2013 @ 20:00 and brings together an unrivalled gathering of the legends of South African country music and a new generation of country singers in one of the largest country shows ever! Building on the success of the previous Country Legends and Friends, legends such as Lance James, Barbara Ray, Clive Bruce, Matt Hurter, Sally Vaughn and Tommy Dell will be joined by their friends, The Campbells, Alan Ladd, Jason Bradley, Manie Jackson and Rinel Day in an extravaganza that will establish these artists once again as legends and legends-to-be in the country music world. Bookings can be made at Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or at www.computicket.com. Groups of more than 10 will receive substantial discounts; please phone Lefra Productions on 011 815 3000, or send an e-mail to marketing@lefra.com. You're also welcome to discuss fundraising activities with to. For more information, visitwww.lefra.com or send an e-mail to info@lefra.co.za.

Vrystaters kan in Junie uitsien na 'n splinternuwe klug wanneer Ray Cooney se Funny Money, meesterlik in Afrikaans vertaal deur Peet van Rensburg as My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas en onder die regie van Frans Swart, die Sand du Plessis-teater in Bloemfontein besoek. Die speelvak word aangebied in samewerking met OFM 94 - 97FM en Volksblad. Hierdie is natuurlik een van Cooney se baie suksesvolle klugte op Londen se Westend en word vir die heel eerste keer in Suid-Afrika aangebied. My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas is vanaf 28 Mei tot 1 Junie in die Sand du Plessis-teater in Bloemfontein op die planke, en toer daarna verder.

Vrystaters kan in Junie uitsien na 'n splinternuwe klug wanneer Ray Cooney se Funny Money, meesterlik in Afrikaans vertaal deur Peet van Rensburg as My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas en onder die regie van Frans Swart, die Sand du Plessis-teater in Bloemfontein besoek. Die speelvak word aangebied in samewerking met OFM 94 - 97FM en Volksblad. Hierdie is natuurlik een van Cooney se baie suksesvolle klugte op Londen se Westend en word vir die heel eerste keer in Suid-Afrika aangebied. My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas is vanaf 28 Mei tot 1 Junie in die Sand du Plessis-teater in Bloemfontein op die planke, en toer daarna verder.

CEO of Lefra Productions, Frans Swart, has been presented with an ATKV Mediaveertjie for Best Presenter at a Community Radio Station. Swart's radio shows - which include a programme of music from the movies and musicals every Thursday night - air on East Rand Stereo. One of the most prestigious African media awards, the Mediaveertjies are awarded by the ATKV to standout contributors in print and electronic media, television and radio.

Let the Caveman inside you free! Come eat pizza, drink red wine or even something stronger! And enjoy the antics of Hannes Muller's Caveman in GROET DIE GROTMAN when he comes to visit the Boksburg Barnyard Theatre at the East Rand Mall for four Sunday evenings in July and August.

This year, Lefra Productions is presenting the Ray Cooney farce FUNNY MONEY in Afrikaans as MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS. One of Cooney's very successful farces from London's West End, this produciton was translated and adapted by Peet van Rensburg and has been directed by Frans Swart. After the recent runaway success of MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS at the State Theatre in Pretoria, Lefra and the State Theatre decided to bring back this laugh-a-minute farce for one week only from 14 to 19 May, also announcing the following national tour dates for the show:

GROET DIE GROTMAN with Hannes Muller has already had South Africa laughing at the differences between men and women for the past seven years. Come laugh with Hannes as he takes you on a laughter-filed journey through the world of differences between men and women.

This year, Lefra Productions is presenting MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS, an Afrikaans translation of the new Ray Cooney farce, FUNNY MONEY. This is one of Cooney's very successful farces from London's West End is being performed for the first time in South Africa in Afrikaans. Peet van Rensburg did the translation and adaptation and Frans Swart is the director.

Lefra Productions will present three productions at this year's ABSA KKNK in Oudtshoorn. Lefra's new farce for 2013, MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS premieres at the Festival; the internationally acclaimed group, The Drifters are also appearing in Oudsthoorn and then Lefra's new one-man show, BARRY VAN DER LINDE BIED AAN... launched at the festival.

Lefra Productions presents Ray Cooney's farce, FUNNY MONEY, in Afrikaans as MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS. Cooney's successful West End comedy is being staged for the first time staged in South Africa in this Afrikaans translation by Peet van Rensburg. Frans Swart is the director.

It is the opening night of Great Comeback Tour of Afrikaans superstar, Duke Vermeulen. And the man behind this champagne event is the West Rand promoter, Barry van der Linde. For Barry himself, this is the biggest night of his career, as convincing the Platinum Prince to return to the stage after five years' absence was by no means easy.