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IOL News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
From 'Moonlit' musings to 'Technicolor' dreams: unmissable stage shows you need to see
Aldo Brincat delivers a masterclass in writing and performance with 'The Moon Looks Delicious From Here'. Image: Supplied There are still a few more days left to catch Aldo Brincat's 'The Moon Looks Delicious From Here' at the Market Theatre. Based on Brincat's personal experiences as a first-generation South African, this multi-award-winning production explores themes of identity, sexuality, and heritage. Directed by Sjaka Septembir, the music is helmed by celebrated singer and songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla. Last year, it bagged a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the 50th anniversary of the National Arts Festival (2024) and the Special Jury Award at the Bitesize Theatre Festival in London. Brincat takes on numerous local and foreign family characters in this one-hander. A stage veteran, he effortlessly slips into the skin of these characters as they grapple with an ever-changing political landscape, while also torn by other key issues that reach a boiling point. Brincat revealed: 'This show is universal in its theme, particularly at this time when the intersectional knock-on effects of migrancy, sexuality, heritage and identity are brought increasingly into our consciousness. It makes us question what and who we think belongs, probing our conventional understanding of identity, family, ancestry and nationality.' Where: Barney Simon, Market Theatre. When: Runs until July 27, 7pm. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat If musicals are your kryptonite, look no further than this masterpiece by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Produced by Pieter Torien and the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA), this family entertainer is infectious and will have everyone snapping their fingers. Featuring an outstanding ensemble of LAMTA graduates, the musical score ranges from favourite pop tracks to classics like 'Any Dream Will Do', 'Close Every Door', 'There's One More Angel in Heaven' and 'Go, Go, Go Joseph'. Where: Pieter Torien Montecasino Main Theatre. When: Runs until September 28, 3pm and 7.30pm. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ My Favourite Broadway In keeping with the high-energy vibe, Jonathan Roxmouth returns to the stage. No stranger to musicals, this time around he is backed by the newly-formed 32-piece Egoli Symphonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Adam Howard. This production invites theatregoers to rekindle the nostalgia of beloved musicals from ' The Phantom of the Opera', 'Les Misérables', to 'Evita' and 'My Fair Lady'. He will be belting out timeless tunes like 'Singin' in the Rain', 'Gypsy', 'Funny Girl' and 'Oliver', among others. Where: Montecasino's Teatro. When: July 25 to 27 and August 1 - 3, show times vary between 2pm, 3pm and 7.30pm.

TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Brincat revisits how apartheid's traumas shaped his youth
The Moon Looks Delicious From Here, written and performed by Aldo Brincat, received accolades at the 50th National Arts Festival in Makhanda (2024), winning a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award, and at the Bitesize Theatre Festival in London (2024) a Special Jury Award. The 70-minute solo stage production is largely autobiographical and follows the experience of a first-generation South African — Brincat has Mauritian, Egyptian and Maltese heritage — growing up during apartheid. The story focuses on a father-son relationship set against the backdrop of South Africa's social and political changes in the 70s and 80s. Brincat portrays multiple characters connected to a single nuclear family navigating issues of identity, migration, religion, sexuality and political change. The performance explores how family dynamics are affected by politics, particularly those of apartheid...


Mail & Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mail & Guardian
Diary: Aldo Brincat at the Market Theatre, NYO Jazz releases new album and Kabza De Small set to release Kabza Chant 2.0
Moving: Multi-disciplinary artist Aldo Brincat's The Moon Looks Delicious From Here is a semi-autobiographical story. Aldo Brincat's acclaimed solo show lands in Jo'burg Fresh off its national and international tour, The Moon Looks Delicious From Here has finally landed in Johannesburg for a limited run from 9-27 July at The Market Theatre. Written and performed by Aldo Brincat, this award-winning solo performance is a masterclass in storytelling, hailed for its vulnerability and theatricality. Directed by Sjaka Septembir and with music by Bongeziwe Mabandla, the play dives deep into themes of identity, sexuality and immigration. Brincat's semi-autobiographical tale of growing up as a first-generation South African unpacks the complexities of belonging in post-apartheid society. The show earned a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the 2024 National Arts Festival and the Special Jury Award at London's Bitesize Theatre Festival. Don't miss this resonant journey. Tickets available at Webtickets. NYO Jazz drops live album recorded at the Market Theatre Carnegie Hall presents Live in Johannesburg — NYO Jazz's new live album recorded during their debut South African tour at the Market Theatre. This marks the youth ensemble's second full-length release and first live recording, capturing the energy and spirit of cultural exchange. Led by artistic director and trumpeter Sean Jones and featuring vocalist Alicia Olatuja, the album includes performances by South African talents Romy Brauteseth (bass) and Linda Sikhakhane (saxophone). The setlist blends American and South African jazz classics with standout originals such as the Isigqi Suite by Sibusiso Mashiloane and Kadara by Alicia and Michael Olatuja. Stream or purchase through Carnegie Hall platforms. Kabza De Small returns with Kabza Chant 2.0 ahead of new album Amapiano king: Make a date with Kabza De Small on 29 August for Scorpion Kings Live. The king of amapiano, Kabza De Small, is back with Kabza Chant 2.0, a soulful prelude to his album Bab'Motha, dropping on 18 July. Featuring vocalists Nobuhle, Nkosazana Daughter and Sykes, the new single continues Kabza's journey. As a solo sensation and one half of the Scorpion Kings, Kabza's influence on South African music is unmatched. Recently honoured by the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list, his accolades include 13 South African Music Awards (Sama) and five Metro FM awards. Bab'Motha promises spiritual resonance, with artwork reflecting Kabza's personal growth. Mark your calendars — Scorpion Kings Live hits on 29 August and promises to be 2025's standout performance. Pre-order Bab'Motha now.

IOL News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Aldo Brincat's shape-shifting theatre captivates Joburg in his solo memoir 'The Moon Looks Delicious From Here'
The Moon Looks Delicious From Here will run at the Baxter Theatre, from 20 to 31 May. Tickets are available via Webtickets. The award-winning solo production The Moon Looks Delicious From Here is now captivating Johannesburg audiences at The Market Theatre, where it runs until July 27, following a successful appearance at this year's National Arts Festival. Written and performed by interdisciplinary artist Aldo Brincat, the semi-autobiographical work has earned acclaim both locally and internationally, including a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award in Makhanda and the Special Jury Award at London's Bitesize Theatre Festival. Described as "a masterclass in writing and performance" by the Bitesize Festival jury, The Moon Looks Delicious From Here is an intimate, character-driven work that explores themes of identity, sexuality, heritage and belonging through the eyes of a first-generation South African. Brincat, who is of Mauritian, Egyptian and Maltese descent, draws on his own life growing up in apartheid-era South Africa in the 1970s and 80s. At the heart of the piece is a tender, complex relationship between father and son - two men from different motherlands, navigating their place in a divided and often hostile country. The play unfolds through a rich tapestry of characters, all portrayed by Brincat - some rooted in Durban's cultural landscape, others shaped by foreign lands. The backdrop of political unrest, oppressive legislation, and shifting societal norms, form a powerful counterpart to the personal struggles of language, faith, love, ambition and sexual identity. 'Pain is pain. Love is love. Life is delicious," reads the show's tagline - a line that encapsulates the play's emotional range. Audience members and critics alike have praised Brincat's ability to move seamlessly between humour and heartbreak, bringing each character to life with empathy and nuance. Directed by poet and performance artist Sjaka Septembir, and underscored with original music by internationally recognised composer Bongeziwe Mabandla, the production is both sparce and immersive, drawing on aesthetic principles of Poor Theatre to place emphasis on storytelling and emotional truth. Tony Lankester, CEO Edinburgh Festival, called the piece " authentic and endearing and moving in equal measure," while arts critic Billy Suter hailed it as "one of the best things I have seen on stage in some while, … Brincat mesmerises throughout." Reviewers have also highlighted the work's broader social and historical significance. In a review from The Critter, Steven Kretzmann noted: " it is also an important play in that it contributes to the tapestry of our shared history and trauma... invites us to reconjure our own memories and confront some difficult truths." Following this run, the production will travel to the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees. More details will follow. Tickets for The Moon Looks Delicious From Here are available via Webtickets at In-house Bookings at 083 246 4950.