A gripping portrayal of a mother who killed her Tik-addicted son will be seen on stage for the first time at the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, brought to you in association with DStv. The true story of Ellen Pakkies, a mother from Lavender Hill outside Cape Town, made international headlines, and is the subject of two doctoral studies. My naam / my name is Ellen Pakkies stars Vinette Ebrahim – also known as Charmaine Meinties in 7de Laan, while her son is played by another 7de Laan actor Christo Davids (Errol Pieterse in the soapie). They were approached by writer and director Lizz Meiring, who was inspired to capture the anguish that mothers like Ellen Pakkies go through when their children are enslaved by drugs after watching a documentary on the case on television. “What drives a woman so far that she murders her own son, a Tik addict? And, if that happens, how do you forgive yourself,” are two of the questions Meiring asked herself. She was given permission to stage the play by Ellen Pakkies, who was given a suspended three-year sentence for the murder. Meiring believes that Ellen’s story is not unique. “Hundreds of mothers have spoken about how Tik has destroyed the lives of their children. It is a universal problem, which is not only found on the Cape Flats,” she says. My naam / My name is Ellen Pakkies is being staged in the Kirkwood NG Church hall on Saturday, June 30. Tickets are R100, and no under 16s are allowed. Tickets are available from the Kirkwood Festival office, telephone 042 2300066. The Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees brought to you in association with DStv takes place from Friday, June 29, to Sunday, July 1. Ends Media Release for the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees By: Siyathetha Communications Contact: Wildsfees: Jennifer Honsbein: 042 2300066 Siyathetha: Ed Richardson: 041 5823750/083 656 9757 More Info: Author: Siyathetha Communications from Siyathetha Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of . . .
Join us for live Jazz with Lee-Anne and the Invaders
Popular act, Lee-Anne and the Invaders returns to The Boardwalk every Sunday for the month of June! End your weekend with some soul-soothing jazz every Sunday in the brand new Action Bar from four in the evening till late. Lee-Anne has made her name as one of the Bay’s most talented young vocalists, and has performed at various local festivals including the Uitenhage Street Carnival, Splash Festival, Human Rights Festival in Kwanobuhle, Heritage Celebrations, Harbour Festival, Summer Jazz Festival, Northern Area Jazz Festival and the Jazz on the Lake held at The Boardwalk. Visitors to The Boardwalk during the month of June can enjoy loads of live entertainment from Sunday night jazz to Friday night comedy featuring fantastic comedians such as Donovan Goliath, Mpho Modikoane, Vittorio Leonardi, Mark Banks, Tony De King, Kedibone Mulaudzi, Jason Goliath and Mel Miller. Ends. Media Release for the Boardwalk Contact: Caley Phillips Public Relations and Entertainment Manager The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Tel: +27 41 507 7944 Fax: +27 41 507 7830 Mobile: +27 72 455 6287 Email: caley.phillips@za.suninternational.com Ed Richardson: 041 5823750 or 083 656 9757 More Info: Author: Siyathetha Communications from Siyathetha Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: One To gain access to One image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: FAILED%20(Temporary%20file%20could%20not%20be%20copied.) [/l2g] . . .
Chapter THREE performing live at the Boardwalk
Chapter THREE returns to its home-from-home – The Boardwalk – this winter. Firm favourites with Nelson Mandela Bay audiences, Chapter THREE has wowed audiences in The Boardwalk Amphitheatre, alongside Jamali (2009), and The Boardwalk Casino Winter Festival in 2011. Now, they have the stage to themselves in The Boardwalk’s new Action Bar. They will be on stage on Saturday, June 2 and June 16 at nine in the evening. Chapter THREE, a three man vocal group, sings material ranging from the Manhattans’ hits of the 70’s to Ne-Yo’s chart-busting singles of 2012. The group’s performance is often described as entertaining, explosive, inspiring, touching and heartfelt because of their stage presence and dance routines. Ends. Media Release for the Boardwalk Contact: Caley Phillips Public Relations and Entertainment Manager The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Tel: +27 41 507 7944 Fax: +27 41 507 7830 Mobile: +27 72 455 6287 Email: caley.phillips@za.suninternational.com Ed Richardson: 041 5823750 or 083 656 9757 More Info: Author: Siyathetha Communications from Siyathetha Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: One To gain access to One image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: [/l2g] . . .
Charmaine Allison live in The Boardwalks new Action bar
Boardwalk favourite Charmaine Allison will be among the first performers in the new casino Action Bar inside. Her music embraces genres from the iconic high-octane Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, to classics of Patsy Cline, her show offers entertainment for all. Born and raised in Port Elizabeth, this Diva, with her unique performances that have entertained Boardwalk audiences four times previously, be performing on Saturday, June 9 and June 23 from nine in the evening. As fans know, she has the ability to dazzle and wow her audience - and guarantees an exciting and memorable evening. Entry is FREE Ends. Media Release for the Boardwalk Contact: Caley Phillips Public Relations and Entertainment Manager The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Tel: +27 41 507 7944 Fax: +27 41 507 7830 Mobile: +27 72 455 6287 Email: caley.phillips@za.suninternational.com Ed Richardson: 041 5823750 or 083 656 9757 More Info: Author: Siyathetha Communications from Siyathetha Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: One To gain access to One image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: [/l2g] . . .
Quirky, Skewed and governed by cartoon law, Vittorio Leonardi and Mark Banks will be live at the Boardwalk this June
Comedy duo Vittorio Leonardi and Mark Banks will be performing “We’re Not on Top… We’re Inside” at The Boardwalk’s new Action Bar on Friday, June 15, 2012 from seven in the evening till late. Vittorio Leonardi is an “Italian born stallion who grew up on the streets of Welkom”. He has performed with the Joe Parker’s Improv Express and The Starship Improvise for over nine years, and has given talks on comedy to Toastmasters South Africa and Mensa. Banks, a Nelson Mandela Bay favourite, is well known for poking fun at the expense of the rich and famous, and for his memorable stand-up comedy routines. Entry is for over 18’s only. The Boardwalk Action Bar will become the new home of national comedians every Friday night featuring some of South Africa’s funniest comedians. Friday nights at the newly opened Action Bar will not be the same again when people fall over the seats with laughter. To start the weekend on a good note, get down the Action Bar to be entertained by comedians with DJ Pete Larkin spinning his decks straight after the laughter at 22h00 and entry is free. Ends. Media Release for the Boardwalk Contact: Caley Phillips Public Relations and Entertainment Manager The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Tel: +27 41 507 7944 Fax: +27 41 507 7830 Mobile: +27 72 455 6287 Email: caley.phillips@za.suninternational.com Ed Richardson: 041 5823750 or 083 656 9757 More Info: Author: Siyathetha Communications from Siyathetha Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: Two To gain access to Two image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: [/l2g] . . .
Cabaret Shows every Wednesday and Thursday at The Boardwalk
Sexy cabaret returns to The Boardwalk this winter, to add some heat in the new Action Bar. The three-girl troupe is led by Kirsten-Claire Zacharowitz from Johannesburg, with choreography by Tanya van Rie. With 20 years of experience to her name, “big, outrageous, crazy and full of action” Van Rie promises a show of “X-Factor” quality. The Cabaret shows will take place in The Boardwalk’s new Action Bar every Wednesday and Thursday from eight thirty till late. Entry is free. Ends. Media Release for the Boardwalk Contact: Caley Phillips Public Relations and Entertainment Manager The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Tel: +27 41 507 7944 Fax: +27 41 507 7830 Mobile: +27 72 455 6287 Email: caley.phillips@za.suninternational.com Ed Richardson: 041 5823750 or 083 656 9757 More Info: Author: Siyathetha Communications from Siyathetha Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: None To gain access to None image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: [/l2g] . . .
Karaoke with Anja Swart every Tuesday evening at the Boardwalk
There’s big prizes to win when Karaoke action returns to The Boardwalk every Tuesday night during the month of June. It will be hosted in the new Action Bar by Anja Swart, the 2010 Sing to Win Boardwalk competition winner. Karaoke Tuesday starts June 5, at eight thirty in the evening, when an exciting “Sing to win” competition with big prizes will be launched. So if you think you have what it takes to, have a little bit of Sandra in the Sun, Mama Mia and go again, laughing your funny bones off and being wowed is the aim of the evening. It’s an open mic, so all have the opportunity to “Sing to Win” every Tuesday Night. Ends. Media Release for the Boardwalk Contact: Caley Phillips Public Relations and Entertainment Manager The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Tel: +27 41 507 7944 Fax: +27 41 507 7830 Mobile: +27 72 455 6287 Email: caley.phillips@za.suninternational.com Ed Richardson: 041 5823750 or 083 656 9757 More Info: Author: Siyathetha Communications from Siyathetha Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: Two To gain access to Two image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: [/l2g] . . .
Prize buffalo bulls for Absa Kirkwood game auction
Two Addo Elephant National Park buffalo bulls with near record horn spans are expected to attract breeders and reserve owners from throughout Southern Africa to the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees auction. The biggest has been nick-named “Bismarck,” and has a horn span of 46 inches, while Hercules has one of 45 inches. Both have been captured, and are in a boma at the Addo Elephant National Park, according to auction organiser Johan Swart. He says new blood and a new date bring a new era to the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees game auction, which is one of the top three wildlife auctions in the country. For the first 10 years of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, brought to you in association with DSTV in 2012, the auction has been hosted on the Saturday of the festival weekend. This has been moved to the Friday to accommodate out of town bidders – many of whom also want to bring their families to enjoy the many attractions at the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, according to auction organiser Johan Swart. “We have listened to what the industry has told us, and moved the auction a day forward. “The trend in the industry is to hold auctions on week days. “This also helps with the movement of the game after it has been bought,” he says. The auction is one of the few in the country where buyers are able to see the majority of the prize animals, which are kept in bomas for the sale. This year, around 40 disease-free Add Elephant National Park buffalo will go under the hammer of Brandon Leer of Brandon Leer Auction Services. Leer is widely regarded as one of the best livestock auctioneers in the country, and a specialist in game sales. He will be taking over the hammer from Roy Hayes who handled the auctions for the first 10 years. “Roy helped put the Kirkwood wildlife auction on the map, and the fact that we could attract an auctioneer with the experience of Brandon is a tribute to the solid foundation Roy built,” says Swart. Leer was schooled in the . . .
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