Frans Swart
Latest News on Frans Swart:
MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU Comes To Emperors Palace This Month (Oct 2, 2024)
LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Comes to Cape Town (Jan 27, 2022)
Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Comes to Johannesburg (Nov 21, 2021)
MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU Comes To Emperors Palace This Month (Oct 2, 2024)
LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Comes to Cape Town (Jan 27, 2022)
Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Comes to Johannesburg (Nov 21, 2021)
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MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU Comes To Emperors Palace This Month
If you think your life is complicated, put yourself for a moment in the shoes of John Smith – that taxi driver of My Vrou se Man se Vrou with his two wives, and now two families as well!Â
If you think your life is complicated, put yourself for a moment in the shoes of John Smith – that taxi driver of My Vrou se Man se Vrou with his two wives, and now two families as well!Â
LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Comes to Cape Town
After many delays due to the COVID 19-pandemic, playwright Terrence McNally’s award-winning Love! Valour! Compassion! opened at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg during November of last year.  Love! Valour! Compassion! is directed by Gregg Pettigrew and produced by Frans Swart and will play in the Artscape Opera from 1 to 12 February, with performances Tuesdays to Saturdays at 18:30, and matinees at 14:30 on Saturdays.Â
After many delays due to the COVID 19-pandemic, playwright Terrence McNally’s award-winning Love! Valour! Compassion! opened at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg during November of last year.  Love! Valour! Compassion! is directed by Gregg Pettigrew and produced by Frans Swart and will play in the Artscape Opera from 1 to 12 February, with performances Tuesdays to Saturdays at 18:30, and matinees at 14:30 on Saturdays.Â
Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Comes to Johannesburg
After many delays due to the COVID 19-pandemic, playwright Terrence McNally’s award-winning Love! Valour! Compassion! opened at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg last week. Lefra Productions announced the 25th anniversary revival of the hit play in 2020, but was forced to postpone the launch of the production on a number of occasions.Â
After many delays due to the COVID 19-pandemic, playwright Terrence McNally’s award-winning Love! Valour! Compassion! opened at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg last week. Lefra Productions announced the 25th anniversary revival of the hit play in 2020, but was forced to postpone the launch of the production on a number of occasions.Â
Gregg Pettigrew Stars In SHADES OF BROADWAY Online Concert This Sunday
Shades of Broadway is a dramatic tribute to the Broadway greats and provides the audience with an insightful view of life on the musical theatre stage from the artist's perspective.Â
Shades of Broadway is a dramatic tribute to the Broadway greats and provides the audience with an insightful view of life on the musical theatre stage from the artist's perspective.Â
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (KERSFEES SKOUSPEL) Comes To Cape Town and Pretoria This Year
Lefra presents this year's Christmas Spectacular (Kersfees Skouspel), Soputh Africa's favourite Christmas celebration! More than 15 top artists are to perform in this production that takes place in the Grand Arena at GrandWest on Saturday, 14 December at 20:00, and then at the Sun Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on Monday, 16 December at 15:00. Jaconell Mouton of Noot vir Noot fame is the musical director and Frans Swart, well-known as the South Africa's king of farces, is the director. As with previous years, 2019's Christmas Spectacular boasts a full band.
Lefra presents this year's Christmas Spectacular (Kersfees Skouspel), Soputh Africa's favourite Christmas celebration! More than 15 top artists are to perform in this production that takes place in the Grand Arena at GrandWest on Saturday, 14 December at 20:00, and then at the Sun Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on Monday, 16 December at 15:00. Jaconell Mouton of Noot vir Noot fame is the musical director and Frans Swart, well-known as the South Africa's king of farces, is the director. As with previous years, 2019's Christmas Spectacular boasts a full band.
GROET DIE GROTMAN 2 Verkoop Binne Een Dag Uit By Pierneef Teater; Ekstra Vertoning Op 24 Julie 2019
Lefra se trefferproduksie, GROET DIE GROTMAN 2, met Wynand van Vollenstee as Die Grotman het binne een dag totaal die vertoning van 19 Julie 2019 uitverkoop. Goeie nuus is dat daar onmiddellik 'n ekstra vertoning geskeduleer is vir Woensdag, 24 Julie om 19:00. Besprekings kan gedoen word by die Pierneef Teater by (012) 329 0709 of per epos aan info@pierneefteater.co.za
Lefra se trefferproduksie, GROET DIE GROTMAN 2, met Wynand van Vollenstee as Die Grotman het binne een dag totaal die vertoning van 19 Julie 2019 uitverkoop. Goeie nuus is dat daar onmiddellik 'n ekstra vertoning geskeduleer is vir Woensdag, 24 Julie om 19:00. Besprekings kan gedoen word by die Pierneef Teater by (012) 329 0709 of per epos aan info@pierneefteater.co.za
Dana Winner Comes To South Africa As Special Guest Artist For CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR/ KERSFEES SKOUSPEL
Lefra Productions is proud to announce that DANA WINNER is coming to South Africa as special guest artist in this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR/ KERSFEES SKOUSPEL, which is to take place at the Sun Arena @ Time Square, Pretoria at 15:00 on 16 December 2018. Frans Swart, Managing Director of Lefra Communication and Marketing, says he is very excited that Ms Winner has agreed to be in this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. "Lefra did a wonderful tour with Dana Winner 10 years ago. We did 25 shows in 30 days - all of them sold out! She is definitely one of the most talented singers in the world, and we are privileged to welcome her to South Africa again. And all the more so with the cream of more than 17 South African musicians on one stage."
Lefra Productions is proud to announce that DANA WINNER is coming to South Africa as special guest artist in this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR/ KERSFEES SKOUSPEL, which is to take place at the Sun Arena @ Time Square, Pretoria at 15:00 on 16 December 2018. Frans Swart, Managing Director of Lefra Communication and Marketing, says he is very excited that Ms Winner has agreed to be in this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. "Lefra did a wonderful tour with Dana Winner 10 years ago. We did 25 shows in 30 days - all of them sold out! She is definitely one of the most talented singers in the world, and we are privileged to welcome her to South Africa again. And all the more so with the cream of more than 17 South African musicians on one stage."
Christmas Spectacular/ Kersfees Skouspel Comes To Sun Arena
Lefra Productions presents this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR/ KERSFEES SKOUSPEL to be held at the Sun Arena, Time Square, Pretoria. More than 15 top artists are to perform in this production and it will be a wonderful Christmas concert in the true Boney M style of Christmas concerts. Jaconell Mouton of Noot vir Noot fame is the Musical Director and Frans Swart, who is known as the Director of all the hilarious farces like MY VROU SE MAN SE MANNETJIE, is the Director with a full orchestra. The CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR is to take place on 16 December 2018 at the Sun Arena, Time Square @ Menlyn on Maine.
Lefra Productions presents this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR/ KERSFEES SKOUSPEL to be held at the Sun Arena, Time Square, Pretoria. More than 15 top artists are to perform in this production and it will be a wonderful Christmas concert in the true Boney M style of Christmas concerts. Jaconell Mouton of Noot vir Noot fame is the Musical Director and Frans Swart, who is known as the Director of all the hilarious farces like MY VROU SE MAN SE MANNETJIE, is the Director with a full orchestra. The CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR is to take place on 16 December 2018 at the Sun Arena, Time Square @ Menlyn on Maine.
'Revue 2018' To Be Presented At Carnival City
Lefra Productions' very successful annual national revue competition will be presented at Carnival City from 14 -24 August 2018. The finals will be presented in the Big Top Arena on 12 September 2018. Well-known radio and TV personality, Sue Pyler, will be presenting REVUE 2018. The judges are also well-known celebrities in South Africa's entertainment industry - Lizz Meiring, Helene Bester and Duane Williams. The Director is Frans Swart. REVUE is presented with the kind support of Carnival City, RSG, Stuttaford van Lines, Hollywood Costumes and Sounds Good.
Lefra Productions' very successful annual national revue competition will be presented at Carnival City from 14 -24 August 2018. The finals will be presented in the Big Top Arena on 12 September 2018. Well-known radio and TV personality, Sue Pyler, will be presenting REVUE 2018. The judges are also well-known celebrities in South Africa's entertainment industry - Lizz Meiring, Helene Bester and Duane Williams. The Director is Frans Swart. REVUE is presented with the kind support of Carnival City, RSG, Stuttaford van Lines, Hollywood Costumes and Sounds Good.
Extra Performance Of BUDDY Added For June 10
Lefra Productions' Musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY plays at Emperors Palace until 10 June 2018. Due to high demand for tickets, Lefra Productions and Emperors Palace decided to schedule an extra performance this coming Sunday, 10 June at 11:00.
Lefra Productions' Musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY plays at Emperors Palace until 10 June 2018. Due to high demand for tickets, Lefra Productions and Emperors Palace decided to schedule an extra performance this coming Sunday, 10 June at 11:00.
Viagogo Sells Fraudulent Tickets For BUDDY â€" THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Lefra Productions, the Producers of the very successful musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY which is playing presently at Emperors Palace's Theatre of Marcellus until 10 June just found out that the company, www.viagogo.co.za is selling fraudulent BUDDY tickets to the public. Frans Swart, Managing Director of Lefra Productions said that only Computicket is permitted to sell BUDDY tickets. Groups can also book at Computicket or at Lefra Productions' Offices directly on (011) 815 3000 or to email to admin@lefra.com
Lefra Productions, the Producers of the very successful musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY which is playing presently at Emperors Palace's Theatre of Marcellus until 10 June just found out that the company, www.viagogo.co.za is selling fraudulent BUDDY tickets to the public. Frans Swart, Managing Director of Lefra Productions said that only Computicket is permitted to sell BUDDY tickets. Groups can also book at Computicket or at Lefra Productions' Offices directly on (011) 815 3000 or to email to admin@lefra.com
Brendan Peyper Is The New Buddy Holly In BUDDY - THE MUSICAL
Lefra Productions has just announced that the South African superstar, Brendan Peyper, is to play the role of Buddy in the brand-new musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, written by well-known West End author Alan James, which is to be presented at the Emperor's Palace's Theatre of Marcellus from 15 May to 10 June 2018. Bookings have just opened and can be made through Computicket. Call 0861 915 8000 or book with www.computicket.com. Special half-price tickets are available for the show of 15 May 2018. Ticket prices are from R300.
Lefra Productions has just announced that the South African superstar, Brendan Peyper, is to play the role of Buddy in the brand-new musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, written by well-known West End author Alan James, which is to be presented at the Emperor's Palace's Theatre of Marcellus from 15 May to 10 June 2018. Bookings have just opened and can be made through Computicket. Call 0861 915 8000 or book with www.computicket.com. Special half-price tickets are available for the show of 15 May 2018. Ticket prices are from R300.
Brendan Peyper Is The New Buddy Holly In BUDDY - THE MUSICAL
Lefra Productions has just announced that the South African superstar, Brendan Peyper, is to play the role of Buddy in the brand-new musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, written by well-known West End author Alan James, which is to be presented at the Emperor's Palace's Theatre of Marcellus from 15 May to 10 June 2018. Bookings have just opened and can be made through Computicket. Call 0861 915 8000 or book with www.computicket.com. Special half-price tickets are available for the show of 15 May 2018. Ticket prices are from R300.
Lefra Productions has just announced that the South African superstar, Brendan Peyper, is to play the role of Buddy in the brand-new musical, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, written by well-known West End author Alan James, which is to be presented at the Emperor's Palace's Theatre of Marcellus from 15 May to 10 June 2018. Bookings have just opened and can be made through Computicket. Call 0861 915 8000 or book with www.computicket.com. Special half-price tickets are available for the show of 15 May 2018. Ticket prices are from R300.
Oppiwater Arts Festival Announces Programme for 2018
RSG and Lefra Productions incredibly successful Oppiwater Arts Festival sails from 15 - 20 April 2018 this year on the MSC Sinfonia from Durban to Mozambique. The main event is a fully fledged arts festival on board the ship with more than twenty top Afrikaans productions, which have just been announced.
RSG and Lefra Productions incredibly successful Oppiwater Arts Festival sails from 15 - 20 April 2018 this year on the MSC Sinfonia from Durban to Mozambique. The main event is a fully fledged arts festival on board the ship with more than twenty top Afrikaans productions, which have just been announced.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; Just One Week Left!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; PRISCILLA Leads Best Musical!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Revival!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; PRISCILLA Leads Best Musical!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; Artscape's PRISCILLA Leads as Best Musical!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
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