Extra shows, changes and cancellations: 5 July

Published on 4 July 2016

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][FESTIVAL NOTICE] While we make every effort to ensure the information in the programme is correct, changes to schedules, cancellations and additions are on-going. Here are the latest updates:

Changes to the Main programme

  • Semi-Gloss performances are at the following venues:
    5 July – Fingo Square at 15:00
  • One Man, One Light at the Transnet Great Hall:
    Tuesday 5 July at 17:30 and 18:30***Please note that we have increased the capacity for these performances to accommodate those who missed the performances yesterday. Please exchange your ticket at any of the Box Offices.
  • Tshepang – The performance on Wednesday 6 July at 14:00 has been cancelled
  • The Inconvenience of Wings – The age restriction for this production has been raised from 14+ to 16+ due to the serious nature of the content.

Changes to the National Lottery Fringe programme

  • The drama Romero (Spiritfest) at 15:00 on 4, 6 and 8 July takes place in Wesley Church Hall, corner of Market and York streets, just beyond the Cock House.
  • Dangled at St Andrew’s Hall – Due to the nature of the content, the age restriction has been raised to NO UNDER 16 (not ages 12+ as advertised)
  • Die Glas ennie Draad at the Gymnasium – Performance on 7 July at 20:30 has been moved to 8 July at 09:00
  • Whistle Stop at the Drill Hall – Performance on 9 July is at 10:00 (not 14:00)
  • Mpinga Mornings at the Drill Hall – Ticket Prices reduced to R80 / R72 / R68

6 July @ 12:00 and 21:30
7 July @ 12:00
8 July @ 22:00
9 July @ 10:00

  • Sacre for One at PJ’s – Performance on 5 July at 22:00 has been cancelled
  • Gluten Free at the Scout Hall – Performance on 10 July is at 12:00 (not 10:00)
  • Emkhathini – Has been moved to the City Hall on 3 July at 21:00. All performances at the Recreation Hall have been cancelled

Extra shows

  • Ebola – Theatre for Africa (2016 Ovation Award winner) – Masonic Back on 8 July at 16:00 and 9 July at 12:00

Cancellations

All performances of the following productions have been cancelled:

  • Rhythms of the North
  • Thee Legacy
  • Mohlakeng the Musical
  • Waiting for Jack
  • The Irit Noble Show
  • Tapping Hearts
  • Filthy Ent.
  • Ghost House
  • Downfall
  • Blaqseed
  • Acatears Music
  • Creative Expression: The Whirlwind
  • Samthing Soweto
  • Best of Gauteng: Shattered Dreams
  • Best of Gauteng: Pantsula Dance
  • The Family Secret (Film)

Hoppers

Please note the Hopper buses operate on a fixed route and cannot deviate from this to collect people. Find out the wherabouts of the Hopper on the Festival app’s Bus Tracker. Should you require a cab, please call 083 658 7991. [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]