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Here's to you!

2020-02-26T00:00:00+02:00

Here’s To You – Simon And Garfunkel Songbook is back by popular demand
From Friday, 31 January 2020 to Sunday, 8 March 2020

Venue: Pieter Toerien
Times:

Wednesday – Friday: 20h00
Saturday: 15h00 & 20h00
Sunday: 15h00
Tickets: R100 – R350 per person

Rocky Horror Show Monte Casino Teatro

2020-01-14T00:00:00+02:00

The Rocky Horror Show is a guaranteed party, which famously combines science-fiction, horror, comedy and music while encouraging audience participation meaning, of course, getting dressed in the most outrageous fancy dress.

Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. This critically-acclaimed stunning new production is now coming to the Teatro! Can you feel the ANTICI… PATION?! Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all of the famous musical numbers which have made The Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for over four decades, including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, “The Time-Warp

Date: 17 January - 1 March 2020
Venue: Teatro, Montecasino

Christmas Carols

2019-12-22T00:00:00+02:00

Spreading goodwill and cheer with A Christmas Carol "Bah, Humbug!" The famous exclamation of Ebenezer Scrooge will be heard for the third time this Christmas season at Pieter Toerien's Studio Theatre.

VR Theatrical's unique 2-hander adaption of Dicken's classic features animated ghosts and has become an annual tradition. The production is a sumptuous banquet for the eyes, ears and imagination, a sensory delight for any tired soul.

Introducing several ghosts and characters from his past, present and future, the play takes us on an emotional journey from the old Scrooge's tight-fisted, miserly ways, to the new Scrooge, spreading goodwill and cheer through his generous spirit.

Perfect for the entire family, this outing is bound to become a family tradition! This year Charles Bougenon tackles the iconic role of Scrooge, supported by Amber Burnham as his assistant.

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The Snow Goose

2019-11-24T00:00:00+02:00

Parlotones and Youth Choir

2019-11-12T00:00:00+02:00

The Parlotones & National Youth Choir - Monte Casino

From Friday, 29 November 2019 to Saturday, 30 November 2019

Venue: The Teatro
Time: Friday - 20h00
Saturday - 15h00
Tickets: R180 – R350 per person

Stomp

2019-09-21T00:00:00+02:00

TOMP is a unique combination of percussion, dance and physical comedy: seen by over 12 million people worldwide, there have been long-running productions in London, Paris, Las Vegas, Boston and San Francisco, with the flagship New York still running, now celebrating its 25th year. There are up to 4 STOMP productions around the globe at any given time. STOMP has been touring the globe for 26 years, playing over 20 thousand performances in 55 countries on 6 continents. STOMP also performed in London’s West end for 15 years.

Created in Brighton, UK, in the summer of 1991, STOMP was the result of a ten-year collaboration between its creators, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. The popularity of STOMP continually grew from strength to strength resulting in the cast performing live at the 1996 Academy Awards (the Oscars) to an estimated audience of almost 1 billion worldwide. The largest assembly of STOMP performers ever (40 performers from 12 different countries) was brought together for a specially choreographed appearance at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Holiday Expo 365

2019-08-19T00:00:00+02:00

The Holiday Expo gives consumers the opportunity to see first-hand everything that there is to experience on the holiday front - a time to start looking forward with excitement. From down-town Joburg to the cruising the Caribbean, and everything in between, this is Gauteng’s most beautiful holiday event.

From Saturday, 24 August 2019 to Sunday, 25 August 2019

Venue: Outdoor Event Area
Times: Saturday: 09h00 – 17h00
Sunday: 09h00 – 16h00
Tickets: R60 per person | Kids under 12 enter for FREE

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Blame it on Bianca

2019-07-30T00:00:00+02:00

On her most ambitious world solo drag show to date, the self-proclaimed ‘Clown in a Gown’ tells tales of her world travels and the outrageous circus that is her life. Irreverent to the core and fabulously fierce, Bianca’s no-holds-barred style of comedy will once again shock and delight audiences. With her acerbic wit, a ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ manner and hilarious views on everything from politics to family, social media and all that lies in between, Bianca Del Rio has garnered a massive international following and has become one the biggest drag superstars in the world today.

Bianca Del Rio is the alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock. After quickly becoming the front-runner on the sixth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Bianca was crowned the winner in May 2014. Previous shows such as The Rolodex of Hate, Not Today Satan and Blame It On Bianca Del Rio that was a hit in SA last year, have all enjoyed sold-out status globally and her Instagram currently revels in a 1.8 million Follower base.

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Here’s To You – Simon And Garfunkel Songbook

2019-07-12T00:00:00+02:00

Fall in love with Simon & Garfunkel all over again in this dynamic, and uplifting musical journey through more than 20 classic hits!

Simon and Garfunkel’s great catalogue provides a carousel of memories that will be on display for a limited season and will be the hottest musical ticket in town. With a sensational cast of multi-talented performers who bring this timeless music alive in a theatrical setting, HERE`S TO YOU is a fresh take on Simon & Garfunkel`s classic songs that speak to all ages.

This show is performed by a stellar all South African cast of 8 talented singers who all play musical instruments. Under the Musical Directorhip of Wessel Odendaal, the cast is led by Josh Ansley (#thevoiceSA2017 Runner-up) on guitar with Ashleigh Butcher on Banjo/Guitar/Ukelele, Daniel Geddes on Keyboards, Hanna So on Piano/Violin/Cello, Justin Swartz on Guitar/Vocal Percussion, Phindile Dube on Percussion and Sanli Jooste on Cello.

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Vidya Vox

2019-07-12T00:00:00+02:00

One of Vidya’s most successful videos is one of her earliest collaborations, a mashup of Major Lazer’s “Lean On” with the traditional Punjabi folk song"Jind Mahi.” With over 20 million views and counting, the cover remix was so well received, it caught the attention of Major Lazer who reached out to Vidya to praise her rendition of the song. Vidya's mashups have since gained worldwide recognition from the likes of Diplo & Hrithik Roshan. Vidya has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Rolling Stone, Elle, NPR, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle and many more.

Vidya performs live with her own band throughout the world, including India, Mauritius, Trinidad, Suriname, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S. Vidya continues to perform regularly as a vocalist with the Shankar Tucker Band, and has performed sold-out shows in amazing venues around the world, including the White House, National Center for the Performing Arts in Mumbai and Webster Hall. Vidya will kick-off a tour beginning in Fall 2017, and in Vidya’s words, it will be “one big dance party!” The show will feature Vidya’s original music, as well as a custom light show and dancers performing hip-hop, Indian and tribal dance.

Vidya continues to explore the new directions that music takes her, and truly hopes you will join her on this journey.

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Chicago Musical

2019-05-13T00:00:00+02:00

Chicago is an American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Set in Jazz-age Chicago, the musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she reported on. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal".

The original Broadway production opened in 1975 at the 46th Street Theatre and ran for 936 performances until 1977. Bob Fosse choreographed the original production, and his style is strongly identified with the show. Following a West End debut in 1979 which ran for 600 performances, Chicago was revived on Broadway in 1996, and a year later in the West End. The Broadway revival holds the record as the longest-running musical revival and the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

It is the second longest-running show in Broadway history, behind only The Phantom of the Opera, having played its 7,486th performance on November 23, 2014, surpassing Cats. The West End revival became the longest-running American musical in West End history.

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Rocking for Rhinos

2019-05-07T00:00:00+02:00

As of the 26th April 2019, on behalf of Rocking For Rhinos, R4R founder Gareth Putter will be living on top of a 16-meter high scaffold tower for a full month at the entrance to our Bird Gardens, challenging corporate South Africa as well as individuals worldwide to get involved in the fight against Rhino poaching! His aim is to raise R3 Million for Rhino conservation in South Africa.

The organisation was formed in January 2012 by a few extremely motivated, passionate and dedicated people, united by one fundamental issue: the now critical plight of our disappearing Rhino population and the war that must be waged against the poachers and ring leaders that are the direct cause of the demise of this gentle creature. The team are based in Hoedspruit, a small town in the Limpopo province of South Africa, surrounded by game farms and in close proximity to the Kruger National Park.

Our mission is to do everything in our power to contribute to the fight against Rhino poaching. This includes spreading awareness, supporting the teams on the front lines, placing pressure on local authorities and educating as many people as we can in order to create lasting change. The primary aim is to provide the general public with a real opportunity to contribute to this necessary cause through attending the Rocking For Rhinos music festivals and annual tours. These events fuse great music and conservation to give these magnificent creatures a voice.

While our sole focus at this stage is the plight of Rhinos in South Africa, it is our vision to one day support an array of wildlife conservation projects throughout South Africa. It is the responsibility of each and every South African Citizen, and international, to put an end to this ongoing senseless slaughter.

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Festival De Mexico

2019-05-02T00:00:00+02:00

Saturday, 4 May 2019

Venue: Outdoor Event Area
Times: 12h00 – 22h00
Tickets

Early Bird price: R100 excl. booking fee
Phase 1 price: R150 excl. booking fee
Phase 2 price: R200 excl. booking fee
Kids under 13: R50 excl. booking fee
Kids under 18: R80 excl. booking fee

The live entertainment also boasts an impressive local line-up of Lady Zamar, Jimmy Nevis, Desmond & The Tutus, Monark, Kyle Cassim, Mohito Swing and Ryan The DJ.

So don’t miss out on a day that’s going to be filled with great food, amazing music and entertainment the entire day for the whole family.

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The History of May Day in South Africa

2019-05-01T00:00:00+02:00

The first recorded celebration of May Day in South Africa is reported by Ray Alexanderto have taken place in 1895 which was organised by the Johannesburg District Trades Council. The next occasion was the visit of British labour and socialist leader Tom Mann, who came to South Africa in 1910. Mann, like Kier Hardie before him, criticized the South African Labour Party (SALP) for its neglect of African workers, and urged the white labour movement to begin to think seriously of organising among African workers. His visit inspired a mood of international worker solidarity and culminated in a mass May Day procession in which all sections of the labour movement participated.

May Day demonstrations. Source:http://www.mltranslations.org/

The outbreak of the First World Warin August 1914 had profound consequences for the development of socialist labour politics in South Africa. Before the war, the Labour Party under Colonel Cresswell was the predominant party political voice of organised white labour in South Africa. By 1914 the Party had succeeded in gaining the support of the majority of the English speaking working class. It was making inroads into the Afrikaans working class as well as the middle class. The 1913 Mineworkers strike, known as the ‘July Strike’ as well as the strike by railwaymen in January 1914 led to the growth of the Labour Party and it managed to win a straight majority in the Transvaal Provincial elections of March 1914. It also captured seats from the government in by-elections, and it was expected to make great strides in the coming general election of 1915. The outbreak of war in August 1914, however, caused a serious rift within the party, impeding its ‘spectacular growth’. The party became divided into those who called for support of the war and those who were anti-war. At its annual conference in East London in January 1914, an antiwar majority won out. As the governments of Britain and Germany stepped up their war propaganda, increasing pressure to support the British war effort mounted. The leader of the party, Cresswell, was pro-war, and at a special conference in Johannesburg held on 22 August 1914, Creswell’s position in support of the war won a majority. Those who opposed the war motion included W.H. Andrews, S.P. Bunting, Colin Wade and David Ivon Jones. Members of this group formed the War on War League in September 1914, with S. P Bunting as its treasurer. In 1915 the War-on-War League organised a May Day procession through the streets of Johannesburg. It culminated in a meeting on Market Square, which was addressed by socialists. Eventually those who opposed the war motion resigned or were expelled from the Labour Party. In 1916, May Day was a small affair, celebrated by a social and a visit to the graves of workers killed in the 1914 strike.

At the same time members of the War-on-War League began to think in terms of an alternative to the Labour Party. On the 22 September 1916, The Internationalist Socialist League (ISL) was formed with W. H Andrews as chairman, J.A. Clark as vice-chairman, G. Weinstock as treasurer, and David Ivon Jones as secretary. In 1917, May Day acquired a new international significance as a result of the Russian Revolution. In South Africa the ISL organised a May Day rally, where for the first time an African, Horatio Mbelle, an articled clerk, was billed as one of the speakers. The rally, however never took place as mobs of soldiers and civilians filled the streets, preventing the rally from taking place. The next year (1918) the ISL held its May Day demonstration in the coloured area of Ferreirastown, Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng) and made history by having two Black speakers address the meeting. They were William Thebedi and Talbot Williams of the African People’s Organisation (APO).

After the war there was resurgence in the militancy of the white labour movement, and May Day became an annual event, but it was a white labour affair. It would not be until 1928 that May Day would be taken up by African workers en masse. In that year thousands of African workers took part in a mass May Day march that dwarfed the small Labour Party’s demonstration which consisted of white workers only. Between 1928 and 1948 May Day became an annual event, drawing workers of all races.

On the 64th Anniversary of May Day, in 1950, the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) called for a May Day strike to protest against the Suppression of Communism Act. The strike resulted in police violence that led to the death of 18 people across Soweto. Nelson Mandela, later South Africa’s first democratically elected President, sought refuge in a nurses' dormitory, overnight, where he sheltered from the gunfire.

Less than two months later, the CPSA was forced by the regime to dissolve, and the African National Congress (ANC) took over the planning for a ‘Day of Mourning’ for those who died in the May Day strike. They also called for the day to be celebrated as Freedom Day in the future. At this period (1950), the National Party government was a “new kid on the block”, as it just won the 1948 general election and was tightening its grip on the Black majority of the country.

In June 1952 almost two months after May Day the largest scale non-violent resistance ever seen in South Africa, theDefiance Campaign, which was the first campaign pursued jointly by all racial groups under the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Indian Congress (SAIC) took place.

This was followed by the Congress of the People (CoP), in 1955, where the Freedom Charter was born. The campaign for the Congress of the People and the Freedom Charter united most of the liberation forces in South Africa. Nothing in the history of the liberation movement in South Africa quite caught the popular imagination as the Congress of the People campaign. It served to consolidate an alliance of the anti-apartheid forces of the 1950s composed of the ANC, the SAIC, the South African Coloured People’s Congress, the South African Congress of Democrats and the South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU) into a non-racial united front known as the Congress Alliance.

The government intensified its banning orders on political activists belonging to the Alliance. Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela, James Moroka and others were tried under the Suppression of Communism Act for their leadership role in the Defiance Campaign. All 20 accused were sentenced to nine months' imprisonment with hard labour, suspended for two years.

Thousands of South Africans demonstrating against unjust laws. Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/

The 100th anniversary of May Day was commemorated on 1 May 1986. The South African labour federation Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), formed in December 1985, demanded that May Day be recognised as a public holiday, Workers Day, and called for a stay-away.

It was supported by various organisations, significantly the National Education Crisis Committee (NECC) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), as well as many traditionally conservative organisations – such as the African Teachers Association, the National African Chamber of Commerce, and the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of South Africa (SEIFSA), the metal industry employers’ organisation.

Subsequently, more than 1,5-million workers observed COSATU’s call, joined by thousands of school pupils, students, taxi drivers, hawkers, shopkeepers, domestic workers, self-employed and unemployed people. While the call was less successful in some regions, in the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) area, (now Gauteng Province), the heartland of industry, the response was massive. Rallies were held in all the major cities, even though many of these were banned in advance by the state.

The majority of South Africa’s workers had unilaterally declared the day a public holiday and stayed away from work. Premier Foods became the first large employer to declare 1 May and 16 June as paid holidays. Following this, many other companies followed suit.

The media acknowledged that the majority of South Africa’s workers had unilaterally declared the day a public holiday, and Premier Foods became the first large employer to declare 1 May and 16 June as paid holidays. Following this, many other companies bowed to the inevitable.

Chicago Musical

2019-04-29T00:00:00+02:00

SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
Monday, 22 April 2019: 14h00
Wednesday, 01 May 2019: 20h00

Tickets: R200 – R500 per person

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John Vlismas - The End - Pieter Toerien Theate

2019-04-29T00:00:00+02:00

From Wednesday, 24 April, 2019 to Sunday, 2 June, 2019

Venue: Pieter Toerien Studio Theatre
Times: Wednesday – Friday: 20h00
Saturday: 16h00 & 20h00
Sunday: 15h00
Tickets: R130 – R180 per person

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Pieter Toerien Theatre Monte Casino

2019-04-26T00:00:00+02:00

OPENING FRIDAY AT OUR MONTECASINO THEATRE JOHANNESBURG

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Monte Casino Movies

2019-04-24T00:00:00+02:00

To book, visit:

https://montecasinomovies.tsogosun.com/m-AvengersEndgame3D

Easter Celebrazione Monte Casino

2019-04-17T00:00:00+02:00

We’re celebrating all things FAMILY at Montecasino’s Easter Celebrazione – the place to be!

Test your fitness levels in our Giant Inflatable Park on the Piazza, tap into your wild side and try our Bungee Experience, taste delicious food from our roaming vendors and shake hands with the Jelly Tots Man or let the kids take part in some action packed fun in the Nerf Zone. You can also hunt for Easter Eggs, have your face painted, meet the Easter Bunny, watch the latest blockbuster movies, and even make your own pizza! There’s something for everybunny and memories to be made around each corner – don’t miss it!

EXPLORE THE BIRD GARDENS (SUNDAY 1 APRIL 2018)

It wouldn’t be an Easter Celebrazione without a Treasure Hunt! Join one of our two speggtacular treasure hunts on Easter Sunday – and keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny!

11h30
13h30
GREAT MOVIE LINEUP!

Extend the day as long as possible and enjoy it to the full! We suggest booking for one of the latest movies@ Montecasino Blockbusters, including:

Ready Player One
Peter Rabbit
Winchester
Tyler Perry's Acrimony
Cake (BW)
The Leisure Seeker
Valued Montecasino cardholders save from 30% off 2D and 3D movies.

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Hamburger

2019-04-16T00:00:00+02:00

Nutrition Facts
Hamburger, double patty
Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14 g 21%
Saturated fat 5 g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0,4 g
Monounsaturated fat 5 g
Trans fat 0,8 g
Cholesterol 47 mg 15%
Sodium 414 mg 17%
Potassium 226 mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 24 g 8%
Dietary fiber 0,9 g 3%
Sugar 4,2 g
Protein 17 g 34%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 10% Iron 16%
Vitamin B-6 10% Cobalamin 23%
Magnesium 5%
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Autumn Gardening in Gauteng

2019-04-04T00:00:00+02:00

1. Collect autumn leaves. ...
2. Clear away old crops. ...
3. Leave your lawn looking trim. ...
4. Put away plant supports. ...
5. Make repairs. ...
6. Clean out nest boxes and feeders. ...
7. Sort out your pond.

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Self Catering - the benefits

2019-04-02T00:00:00+02:00

Self catering holidays have become very popular with holiday makers going on a family holiday. By choosing the self catering option helps to keep down the cost of the holiday and allows holiday makers to choose exactly what sort of meals that they want to eat.

At Six Valk Avenue Guest House, you enjoy the comfort in our spacious self catering studios. Set in the heart of Fourways, yet quiet and serene peace with abundant birdlife.

We look forward to hosting you.

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Lavender plants

2019-04-01T00:00:00+02:00

L. Royal Crown is a compact, evergreen shrub to over 60-80 cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves with finely toothed margins, and long-stalked spikes of purple flowers topped by pale purple bracts. L Royal Crown flowers all year.

L. Royal Crown prefers a full sun to part shade position and is excellent for the hot and dry areas of most gardens. Commonly used for hedges and borders as well as pots and containers. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Plant 30cm apart for a hedge or border.

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Grey Loerie

2019-03-24T00:00:00+02:00

The Grey Loerie bird (Corythaixoides concolor) is a South African bird which ranges from the tropical west and Central Africa.

It is a common resident to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, northern Botswana, western Mozambique and northern South Africa.

The Grey Loerie bird is a medium sized bird that is also known as the ‘Go Away Bird’ or in Afrikaans, ‘kwêvoël’.

The population count of these remarkable birds is not known, however, they are frequently observed in pairs or in small groups of 3 – 20 individuals.

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Bed & Breakfast in Fourways

2019-03-14T00:00:00+02:00

During the past year we have been working very hard on creating Bed & Breakfast rooms - in addition to our existing self catering apartments.

With our hope and trust in our plumber, electrician and carpenter to finish on time, we are holding thumbs to release these facilities on 1 May 2019

See a sneak preview of one of the new rooms