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ENTERTAINMENT

Barnyard Theatre productions in Pretoria and Joburg. Closed on Mondays. Call for details.

Special Stars- A South African Musical Journey – Aug 1-18, excl Mondays
A talented 12-piece cast performs music from the Southern Tip of Africa. The show features music from Sipho Hotstix, David Kramer, Johannes Kerkorrel, Mango Groove, Steve Hofmeyr, Savuka , Brenda Fassie, Hotline, Bright Blue, E’Void, as well as pop hits from bands like Clout, Ballyhoo, Petit Cheval, Parlotones and Rabbitt. Classics like Jeremy Taylor’s Ag Pleez Deddy, and Four Jacks and a Jill’s Master Jack are also on the set list along with evergreens like Substitute, Man on the Moon, Pampoen and Charlie.
Menlyn Barnyard is relocating to Pretoria East in the new Parkview Shopping Centre

Moonshadows Barnyard Cresta, until Aug 12. A tribute to folk, country & acoustic rock legends Johnny Cash, Cat Stevens, Eagles, Adele, Simon & Garfunkel & more.

Dancing in the Street Barnyard Rivonia, until Aug 12. Criss-cross the globe and visit exotic destinations like Rio & Mardi Gras Carnivals St Patrick’s Day, Soccer World Cup 2012 & many more celebrations. Party to music from Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Eddie Grant, U2, The Rocky Horror, Black Eyed Peas & more

Glory Days Barnyard Boksburg, until Oct 7. The Barnyard Theatre is ready to take you on a musical journey through the 80’s. The evening is centred on ahilarious computer nerd called Wally, who wants to become a rock star just like his hero, Bruce Springsteen. This journey is a musical one that features music from Lionel Ritchie, Tina Turner, U2, Bob Marley, Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, UB 40 and many more

The Parlotones Montecasino Teatro, Fourways, Aug 3-4 at 8pm. The band will take you down memory lane and share the stories behind milestones songs such as Beautiful, Here Comes The Man, Colourful, Giant Mistake, I`ll Be There and countless others which shaped the band over the years to come

LEARNING HELP FOR SCHOOL KIDS

A Plus Tuition, Learning Techniques workshop, Lonehill, Aug 4, for 10-18yrs. This course covers areas such as self motivation, concentration, practical learning strategies suitable for any type of learner.

Enrolment – free evaluation, Master Maths, Pretoria area, until Aug 4th Garsfontein/Meyerspark/Woodhill and Equestra only

Enrolment – free  evaluation at Master Maths Mondeor, Aug 1-8
For G4-12, Now is the perfect time to catch up on missed work of term 1&2.
Fix up problem areas and prepare for the last half of the year