The Midvaal Local Municipality is set to host the second edition of the highly anticipated "Fit to Fight Fire" competition and expo this coming Saturday, 25 May 2024, promising an action-packed event that celebrates the bravery and preparedness of firefighters while promoting fire safety awareness within the community.

In an inspiring display of determination, Katlego Nkwane from the Meyerton Athletics Club emerged victorious at the prestigious Meyerton Mayor's Walk and Run event on Friday. The local athlete's triumph served as a powerful message of perseverance for the community's youth

Hot on the heels of the success of Swingle Bells, Howard Events & The CoLab Network are delighted to announce their next exciting Johannesburg Big Band show – Swingin’ Las Vegas, on stage at The Teatro, Montecasino from 12 – 21 July for 8 shows only.

Join South African stand-up comedy Hall-of-Famer, Alan Committie, for a laugh-filled start to 2024! Alan brings his brand-new stand-up show, 'Fast and (Reasonably) Furious,' to Johannesburg's Montecasino Theatre, promising an exhilarating blend of lightning-fast wit, madcap physicality, and renowned crowd engagement. Directed by Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement winner Christopher Weare and designed by Niall Griffin, this comedy extravaganza is set to screech across the stage with high-octane, Vin Diesel-fueled laughs. With a flipchart loaded with flippant fun facts, impromptu musings, and rants on various topics, Alan Committie guarantees a night of release, relief, and raucous entertainment. Book your tickets now for this limited season running from February 7 to March 3, 2024, and experience the comedic brilliance that has already earned rave reviews in Cape Town!

As Christmas draws near, it is hard to stomach the spirit so low with only a few families embracing the mood. For one thing, with my family, the celebration began early in November with much fanfare of hunting for the tree and decorations in the garage and dusting them off to start the road of wishing families and friends well. This a season to be merry after all! While my friend on the otherside, whom shall not be mentioned, was dilly dallying and only promised to set up the tree on 16 December. Now, we were on 14 December at the time, and for the life of me, I could not understand this tragic decision to delay such an incredible fest of ushering Christmas in.

Get Ready for a Swinging Christmas Extravaganza! This festive season, Jonathan Roxmouth and the acclaimed Johannesburg Big Band are set to enchant Johannesburg audiences with "Swingle Bells – A Christmas Concert Spectacular" at The Teatro, Montecasino. Returning after five years, Roxmouth promises a magical experience, blending timeless classics with fresh renditions, accompanied by the phenomenal vocal talents of special guests Timothy Moloi and Monique Steyn. With a touch of nostalgia and surprises galore, this heartwarming concert, featuring a children's vocal ensemble, is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit. Book your tickets early for a special discount and make this Christmas one to remember!

Peoples Theatre is pleased to announce their upcoming production of Shrek Jr, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, taking to the stage from Tuesday, 7 November – Sunday 24 December 2023, making it the ideal way for the whole family to celebrate the end of year.

The new original pocket musical Actress, conceived and written by Talia Kodesh and Bruce Dennill and starring Talia Kodesh, with direction by Daniel Geddes, will be on stage at Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre at Montecasino from 27th September – 8th October 2023. Actress is a musical dramedy; a funny, moving story of a woman trying to define (and succeed in) her different roles – actress, wife, mother, daughter, teacher, and more – while juggling the complexities of all of those responsibilities. The story takes place in New York and South Africa, following ‘Actress’ on her journey through stress and success, anger and auditions, triumph and tears, dance and delirium and, perhaps, the possibility of peace. There is also assistance and emotional support from an unexpected source...