Summer live at Victory Theatre 1 Nov 2015
Our First single off our Debut album Satori, titled Summer. Written by Erol Ally.
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KWELA BAFANA+ presented by The SIBIKWA PLAYERS at the Market Theatre Johannesburg EPK
A musical journey that will leave you dancing and wanting more... - Gwen Ansell, Business Day
Following sold-out performances at the Victory Theatre last year, Kwela Bafana+ is once again about to take Jozi by storm. Starting 25 May, put on your most fabulous dancing shoes and head for the Market Theatre, where Bra B Ngwenya and the Kwela Bafana Band will get your feet tapping to the vibrant tunes reminiscent of South African townships in the 50s.
A distinctive style of music was born from the shabeen scene in the 1950s. It was funky and audacious and could liven up a dance floor in a moment. It was also layered with innuendo as it descriptively portrayed township life during an era in the country when people were faced with apartheid's ugliness, which included the devastation of forced removals. To survive these adverse times, music became an escape and, although it was often uplifting, the undertones of tragedy and fear were always evident. The hauntingly evocative penny-whistle or kwela -- meaning get up or kwela kwela describing the police vans - was made famous through kwela music during these times. It was this fabulous 50's street music, with its magical jazzy undertones, which had revellers living up the night life inside the noisy walls of the shabeens, where kwela sounds, non-stop action and the never-ending flow of beer kept people's hopes and dreams alive.
No payment on arrival PLEASE!
Ticket Prices
Tues R75, Wed & Thurs R95, Fri & Sat R160, Sun R120
Kwela Bafana+, A Night in a 50's Shabeen, is an engaging musical story, which brings to life the unforgettable sights and sounds of South Africa during a decade known for producing a distinctive flavour in song and dance. Directed by renowned Sibikwa Art Centre founders Phyllis Klotz and Smal Ndaba, with musical direction by the multi-talented Themba Mkhize - who has among his many accolades arranged and composed the music for both the Confederation and World Cup - and choreography by the internationally-acclaimed Todd Twala, Kwela Bafana+ will warm the hearts of an eclectic and multicultural audience.
Boy Ngwenya, an original member of the Woodywood Peckers and the famous King Kong cast, brings authentic 50's flair and personality to his performance. Then, accompanying Bra B, audiences can look forward to the award-winning talents of actress Velaphi Khumalo, who has, in previous Kwela productions, become one of the shows biggest attractions. Khumalo is a tour de force to be reckoned and brings some seriously powerful vocal talents to her performance.
This fabulous musical theatre features numbers from the classic, King Kong, songs by Victor Ndlazilwane of the Woodywood Peckers and Dambuza Mdledle of the Manhattan Brothers. These kwela songs became a hallmark sound in the South African township jazz genre and were sadly lost in the intense political history of those times. Now, Kwela Bafana will pay homage to the rich heritage of this definitive 50's-style, urban township music.
Insist on speaking to Anthony for that special ticket price¡
Call the Special Ticket Hot line Now 083-246- 4950
Season Dates: 25th May -- 24th June, 2012.
Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
20 -25% discounts for block booking (excluding Tuesdays)
This EPK produced by Paul Tilsley and multi-camera unit at Competent Artistes
Victory - Afurakan
Afurakan performs 'Victory' at Word N Sound and British Council Connect ZA Presents Tongue Fu at the Market Theatre Laboratory in Newtown. March 2014.
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My Turn - Waiting to be murdered in South Africa by Alice
Tonight: meet the author behind this astonishing book - a snapshot of South Africa today - a country imploding before our eyes.
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AFRICA UMOJA
See the story of South Africa told by AFRICA UMOJA at the VICTORY THEATRE.
The Victory Theatre is located in Houghton Estates and is home to the proudly South African and world-acclaimed theatre production, AFRICA UMOJA.
The Victory Theatre, now revamped on international standards, was initially built in 1929 as a cinema, and is set to become one of the biggest beacons of African arts & culture in Johannesburg.
The theatre now boasts a 470 seated theatre, the fully licensed Victory Jazz Bar and the Victorys African Restaurant. It also features a 4 storey on site car park with full security.
Folk Dance from Shumadia
On 21 April 2018, the Serbian Arts and Culture Society performed this traditional folk dance from the Shumadia region of Serbia. The youth group's danced at the Victory Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was an introduction to the Stolen Identity show, attended by over 200 guests, and performed by celebrated Serbian actor Milan Gutovic who was hosted in Johannesburg by the Society.
Newtown Fan Park, Johannesburg
Thato - Valerie
Thato of Johannesburg, South Africa covers a song of The Zutons Valerie live at The Victory Theatre in March 2012. By
Let's Colour - Victory Theatre
The Dulux Let's Colour Project is bringing colour to our communities and recently visited Johannesburg's Victory Theatre to make the outside of the theatre as bright as the inside.
From Victim to Victory...
Success is not Choosy....
I could have chosen to be a victim of circumstances - poverty and bitterness. But I chose otherwise. I chose the victory option. I could have chosen to be normal, but I chose to be abnormal.
MM_vid Coke Model Market
Coke Main Model Market: Coca Cola South Africa, Alexanrda, Joe's Butchery, Vilakazi Street Soweto, Bra Rich tuck shop, tavern mint street, victory theatre, birchwood hotel, rocky street, Olivenghoutbosch Midrand, Autonomy
Johannesburg Speech/Mike & Robbie
Johannesburg South Africa speech at the JT Foxx Tycoons of Wealth weekend in February of 2017.
KWELA BAFANA ONSTAGE AT THE MARKET THEATRE JOHANNESBURG EXTRACT 1
A musical journey that will leave you dancing and wanting more... - Gwen Ansell, Business Day
Following sold-out performances at the Victory Theatre last year, Kwela Bafana+ is once again about to take Jozi by storm. Starting 25 May, put on your most fabulous dancing shoes and head for the Market Theatre, where Bra B Ngwenya and the Kwela Bafana Band will get your feet tapping to the vibrant tunes reminiscent of South African townships in the 50s.
A distinctive style of music was born from the shabeen scene in the 1950s. It was funky and audacious and could liven up a dance floor in a moment. It was also layered with innuendo as it descriptively portrayed township life during an era in the country when people were faced with apartheid's ugliness, which included the devastation of forced removals. To survive these adverse times, music became an escape and, although it was often uplifting, the undertones of tragedy and fear were always evident. The hauntingly evocative penny-whistle or kwela -- meaning get up or kwela kwela describing the police vans - was made famous through kwela music during these times. It was this fabulous 50's street music, with its magical jazzy undertones, which had revellers living up the night life inside the noisy walls of the shabeens, where kwela sounds, non-stop action and the never-ending flow of beer kept people's hopes and dreams alive.
No payment on arrival PLEASE!
Ticket Prices
Tues R75, Wed & Thurs R95, Fri & Sat R160, Sun R120
Kwela Bafana+, A Night in a 50's Shabeen, is an engaging musical story, which brings to life the unforgettable sights and sounds of South Africa during a decade known for producing a distinctive flavour in song and dance. Directed by renowned Sibikwa Art Centre founders Phyllis Klotz and Smal Ndaba, with musical direction by the multi-talented Themba Mkhize - who has among his many accolades arranged and composed the music for both the Confederation and World Cup - and choreography by the internationally-acclaimed Todd Twala, Kwela Bafana+ will warm the hearts of an eclectic and multicultural audience.
Boy Ngwenya, an original member of the Woodywood Peckers and the famous King Kong cast, brings authentic 50's flair and personality to his performance. Then, accompanying Bra B, audiences can look forward to the award-winning talents of actress Velaphi Khumalo, who has, in previous Kwela productions, become one of the shows biggest attractions. Khumalo is a tour de force to be reckoned and brings some seriously powerful vocal talents to her performance.
This fabulous musical theatre features numbers from the classic, King Kong, songs by Victor Ndlazilwane of the Woodywood Peckers and Dambuza Mdledle of the Manhattan Brothers. These kwela songs became a hallmark sound in the South African township jazz genre and were sadly lost in the intense political history of those times. Now, Kwela Bafana will pay homage to the rich heritage of this definitive 50's-style, urban township music.
Insist on speaking to Anthony for that special ticket price¡
Call the Special Ticket Hot line Now 083-246- 4950
Season Dates: 25th May -- 24th June, 2012.
Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
20 -25% discounts for block booking (excluding Tuesdays)This extract produced by Paul Tilsley and multi-camera unit at Competent Artistes
Behind-the-scenes of the Little Prince - Market Theatre - 2018
In 2018, the Market Theatre Foundation’s new theatre company, Kwasha! performed an African inspired adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic fable, The Little Prince. They toured South Africa from June to November 2018, and performed at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, as well as in Durban, Bloemfontein, Sasolburg, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The Little Prince is one of the first substantial projects of Kwasha! Theatre Company. It is a continuation of the partnership between the Market Theatre Foundation and the French Institute of South Africa.
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VICTORY STAGE - ACTING REEL
Victory Stage is a professional actress and is a Level 2 graduate of the Hollywood Acting Master Class.
She is based out of Cape Town, RSA.
contact: victorystage99@gmail.com
KWELA BAFANA+ AT THE MARKET THEATRE JOHANNESBURG: BRA B WOWS!
A musical journey that will leave you dancing and wanting more... - Gwen Ansell, Business Day
Following sold-out performances at the Victory Theatre last year, Kwela Bafana+ is once again about to take Jozi by storm. Starting 25 May, put on your most fabulous dancing shoes and head for the Market Theatre, where Bra B Ngwenya and the Kwela Bafana Band will get your feet tapping to the vibrant tunes reminiscent of South African townships in the 50s.
A distinctive style of music was born from the shabeen scene in the 1950s. It was funky and audacious and could liven up a dance floor in a moment. It was also layered with innuendo as it descriptively portrayed township life during an era in the country when people were faced with apartheid's ugliness, which included the devastation of forced removals. To survive these adverse times, music became an escape and, although it was often uplifting, the undertones of tragedy and fear were always evident. The hauntingly evocative penny-whistle or kwela -- meaning get up or kwela kwela describing the police vans - was made famous through kwela music during these times. It was this fabulous 50's street music, with its magical jazzy undertones, which had revellers living up the night life inside the noisy walls of the shabeens, where kwela sounds, non-stop action and the never-ending flow of beer kept people's hopes and dreams alive.
No payment on arrival PLEASE!
Ticket Prices
Tues R75, Wed & Thurs R95, Fri & Sat R160, Sun R120
Kwela Bafana+, A Night in a 50's Shabeen, is an engaging musical story, which brings to life the unforgettable sights and sounds of South Africa during a decade known for producing a distinctive flavour in song and dance. Directed by renowned Sibikwa Art Centre founders Phyllis Klotz and Smal Ndaba, with musical direction by the multi-talented Themba Mkhize - who has among his many accolades arranged and composed the music for both the Confederation and World Cup - and choreography by the internationally-acclaimed Todd Twala, Kwela Bafana+ will warm the hearts of an eclectic and multicultural audience.
Boy Ngwenya, an original member of the Woodywood Peckers and the famous King Kong cast, brings authentic 50's flair and personality to his performance. Then, accompanying Bra B, audiences can look forward to the award-winning talents of actress Velaphi Khumalo, who has, in previous Kwela productions, become one of the shows biggest attractions. Khumalo is a tour de force to be reckoned and brings some seriously powerful vocal talents to her performance.
This fabulous musical theatre features numbers from the classic, King Kong, songs by Victor Ndlazilwane of the Woodywood Peckers and Dambuza Mdledle of the Manhattan Brothers. These kwela songs became a hallmark sound in the South African township jazz genre and were sadly lost in the intense political history of those times. Now, Kwela Bafana will pay homage to the rich heritage of this definitive 50's-style, urban township music.
Insist on speaking to Anthony for that special ticket price¡
Call the Special Ticket Hot line Now 083-246- 4950
Season Dates: 25th May -- 24th June, 2012.
Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
20 -25% discounts for block booking (excluding Tuesdays)
This extract produced by Paul Tilsley and multi-camera unit at Competent Artistes
Thato - Heart To Heart (Original)
Thato of Johannesburg, South Africa performs one of her own songs Heart To Heart live at The Victory Theatre in March 2012. By
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Jubilee Concert 2019 @ The Victory Theatre Vlog
Watch and Enjoy the Second Annual Jubilee Music Concert in Sir Jay's perspective.
If you love Music and Poetry this is the video for you.
There's a mixture of Acapella, Jazz and much more!
This is basically a recap of what actually went down on the day.
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