CAPITAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2010: A TOUR OF THE WORLD IN PRETORIA

by Admin
(Pretoria, South Africa)

South African State Theatre

Dates and Times:
25 August - 7 September 2010

Venue:
Drama Theatre (SA State Theatre),
Pretoria

Description:

The Capital Arts Festival has brought a unique platform for meeting different people and interacting with different cultures. Being in Pretoria with all different cultures and different embassies, this is very appropriate.

This festival is a strong builder of bridges between international cultures. The presentation of creativity to theatre goers, music lovers, fashion followers and all those interested in the human spirit, an opportunity to delight their senses.

The Capital Arts Festival will run from 25 August to 7 September 2010. Comprising a week-long programme of music, dance, theatre and photography, the festival encompasses a broad range of nations showcasing cultural offerings from their various countries, facilitated by a partnership with their respective embassies, based in Pretoria.

The Capital Arts Festival will celebrate talent from a diverse range of countries that include Thailand, Indonesia, China, Pakistan, Austria, Argentina, Jamaica, Brazil, Italy, and Japan. The Festival is also an important platform for home-grown stars and will cover a wide range of arts from poetry to jazz, dance, exhibitions and drama.

With South Africa extending its arms of welcome to the world, this event promises to remain etched in global entertainment history.

1. The School of Classical Ballet South Africa presents Saint-Saëns' CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS
Director: Sarah Engelbrecht
Choreographer: Andries Weidemann
Venue: Drama Theatre
26 August at 19h30
Ticket price: R50

The Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia presents The Indonesia Dance Group from the Institute of Indonesian Arts in Surakata
Venue: Drama Theatre
27 August at 20h00
Ticket prices are R50

KAMR PRESENTS DR SELLO GALANE'S PULA CONCERT - CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE FREE KIBA OF SOUTH AFRICA
Enquiries: Marcia - 012 320 5447/ 072 206 5218
Venue: Drama Theatre
28 August at 20h00
Ticket price: R80

Embassy of Japan presents East Meets Africa: Art Exhibition Japanese Festival for Centennial Celebrations
This exhibition will be accompanied by a beautiful Japanese flower exhibition
www.osada.co.za
Venue: Drama Foyer
28 August until 5 September daily
Free entrance

Exhibition of Art Photography & Farmer Painting of Henan Province, China
Part A: Photography of Scenery and people's life along the Yellow River
Part B: Painting of Farmer Artist from Henan Province
29 August to 5 September at 18h00 - 20h00
Free Entrance

OPERA SOUTH AFRICA
Venue: Opera Theatre
28 August at 20h00
Ticket price: R80

DOUBLE BILL: MICHAEL WARD, co-sponsored by the US Mission to South Africa, AND ADAM GLASSER
Venue: Drama Theatre
29 August
Ticket price R150 and R120

MONNYTH ART HOUSE - Streetwise Beggar
Venue: Momentum Theatre
31 August and 1 September at 10H00 and 12h00
Ticket price: R40

World-class jazz from the Gauteng Jazz Orchestra - performing on a double bill with Argentina's Duet Plana-Marti from Argentina Imaginary Tango and Folklore
Venue: Arena
2 and 3 September at 20h00
Ticket price: R50

BLACK EAGLE SOUND
Long Sessions: jazz meets reggae and lounge
Momentum Theatre
3 September at 19h00
Ticket price R60

Embassy of Japan Presents Taiko and Awaodori Japanese Festival for Centennial Celebrations
Venue: Drama Theatre
3 September at 20h00
4 September at 15h00
Ticket price: R60

THE BLACK TIE ENSEMBLE CELEBRATES AFRICA - ONE VOICE
Venue: Drama
5 September at 18h00
Ticket price: R60

METHAPO SOUNDS AND CHARLIE VALLOW
Venue: Arena
5 September
Tickets prices are R50

The Italian Institute of Culture Pretoria proudly presents CONFERENZA MUTA/MUTE CONFERENCE By Letizia Renzini
Venue: The Intimate Theatre
6 September - by invitation only
7 September at 20h00
Ticket prices R50

MRIGYA - The instruments of world harmony
BAND:
Sharat Chandra Srivastava Violin/vocals
Gyan Singh Tabla, Dholak and Mridangam/vocals
Indraneeel Hariharan Bass guitar/vocals
Sachin Kapoor Keyboards/vocals
Rajat Kakkar Drums and percussions
Kara Sharma Guitars

Guest Artists:
Gulaam Qadar Vocals (Sufi)
Sukriti Sen Vocals (Indian classical)

Venue: Rendezvous Theatre
7 September at 19h30
Ticket price R60.00

The Steve Biko Foundation proudly presents AN EVENING WITH ALICE WALKER including Ladies in Jazz
The Steve Biko Foundation will also be hosting The Steve Biko Exhibition in the Opera Marble Foyer.

Venue: Drama Theatre
7 September at 19h00
Ticket Price: Row A to J at R200.00
Row H to W at R150.00
Bookings:
Tickets: Ticket prices are R50