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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! 
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.
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.
Photo Coverage: MY MAN SE SKELMPIE SE SKELMPIE SE VROU at Aardklop

Lefra's farces are an annual institution, and in 2017, fans can look forward to MY MAN SE SKELMPIE SE SKELMPIE SE VROU. Take a look at this hilarious comedy, under the direction of South Africa's farce king, Frans Swart, will play the old Potchefstroom City Hall as a part of this year's Aardklop Arts Festival.
Photo Flash: FIELA SE KIND Sells Out at the Baxter Teater

Lefra Productions's hit production of Dalene Matthee's FIELA SE KIND has completely sold out at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town. Take a look at some images of the production as well as candid shots from the foyer at the Baxter through the lens of photographer Neels Kleynhans!
Photo Feature: Upcoming Tour of FIELA SE KIND to the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town and the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria

Dalene Matthee's well-known FIELA SE KIND will stop at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town and the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria as part of its national tour this August and September. Take a look at the production in a set of photographs, courtesy of the Lefra Productions, below.
MY MAN SE SKELMPIE SE SKELMPIE SE VROU to Play Out the Week at the Sand Du Plessis Theatre

Lefra's farces are an annual institution in South Africa, and in 2017, fans can look forward to MY MAN SE SKELMPIE SE SKELMPIE SE VROU. The loud-out-loud production, under the direction of Frans Swart, South Africa's king of farce, will run for three performances at the Sand du Plessis Theatre as a part of the Vrystaat Arts Festival.
Shaleen Surtie-Richards Back in the role of Fiela in FIELA SE KIND at Emperors Palace

Lefra Productions is bringing a stage adaptation of Dalene Matthee's classic South African novel, FIELA SE KIND, to the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg this June. Adapted by Suzanne van Wijk, the production is produced and directed by Frans Swart.
Bobby van Jaarsveld to Sings at Opening of New Meat World

Bobby van Jaarsveld is to perform at the opening of the new Meat World in the Valley View Shopping Centre on 1 April as part of the Meat Word Music Festival. The show starts at 09:00 and music fans are welcome to bring camping chairs and settle down to enjoy what promises to be a wonderful event.
Last Time Down the Aisle for DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! at Atterbury Theatre

Farce king Frans Swart's Afrikaans translation of Ray Cooney and John Chapman's runaway hit, DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! is on stage for the last time at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria this January. The original English version, THERE GOES THE BRIDE, is one of Cooney and Chapman's most successful West End farces.
Encore Season of PORSELEIN Enters Final Week at The South African State Theatre

The encore season of PORSELEIN at the South African State Theatre has just begun its final week of performances, with closing night set for 8 October.  The return season of the play, which was specially created by director and designer Quintin Wils for the South African State Theatre, was produced by popular demand after the sold-out first run of the production.
Lefra Produksies to Visit Kimberley's Gariep Arts Festival with Two Top Productions!

Lefra Produksies bring twee top produksies na die Gariep Kunstefees op Kimberley op 2 en 3 September vanjaar!  Kom skaterlag vir Lefra Produksies se skreeusnaakse klug Daa' Gaat die Bruid! op Saterdag, 3 September om 11:00, 15:00 en 18:00.  Hennie Smit en Arina de Witt vermaak in As Drome Vlerke Kry op Vrydag, 2 September om 16:00.  Beide produksies speel in die Newtonteater op die gronde van die Newton Primere Skool op die hoek van Halkettweg en Conradstraat.  Besprekings kan gedoen word deur Computicket te skakel by 0861 915 8000 of bespreek aanlyn www.computicket.com.  Besoek gerus ook www.lefra.com vir meer inligting.  Al die produksies word aangebied met die trotse ondersteuning van Christo Strydom Nutrition, Stuttaford van Lines, RSG, Sounds Good en McCarthy Volkswagen Arcadia.
Lefra Productions Brings DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! to CARNIVAL CITY in June

Lefra Productions's Afrikaans adaptation of Ray Cooney and John Chapman's acclaimed West End farce, THERE GOES THE BRIDE, will be staged at Carnival City's Mardi Gras Theatre this July. Translated and adapted by Frans Swart with a delightfully local flavour, DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! promises to be a side-splittingly funny show.
Bookings Open for Lefra Productions and RSG's 2017 Oppiwater Arts Festival Cruise

With Lefra Productions and RSG's Oppiwater Arts Festival selling out almost a year in advance, fans of Afrikaans theatre will be pleased to know that bookings for the 2017 edition of this popular and unique floating arts festival are now open.
Lefra Productions to Host Mini-Festival at Roodeport Theatre

Lefra Productions will host a mini-festival at the Roodepoort Theatre with four top productions on stage from 12 April - 7 May.
Big Stars Set for Free Meat World Music Festival in Springs

Meat World at the Springs Market will once again hold a music festival, this time on 2 April from 09:00. The event is free, with big stars performing throughout the event and a Ford Figo up for grabs.
Sold Out DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! at KKNK Adds Extra Performance on 28 March

Lefra Productions is already known for their laugh-out-loud farces that have been entertaining audiences nationwide since 2012. This year, it is the turn of farce king Frans Swart's Afrikaans translation of Ray Cooney and John Chapman's runaway hit, DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! to visit the KKNK in Oudtshoorn, where it is enjoying a sold-out run through 30 March. An extra performance has been scheduled for 28 March to accommodate the demand for tickets for this production.
Lefra Produksies Opens Brand New Farce DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! at KKNK

Lefra Productions is already well-known for its productions of hilarious farces, which have been entertaining audiences in South Africa since 2012. This year, Frans Swart's Afrikaans translation of Ray Cooney en John Chapman's runaway hit  DAA' GAAT DIE BRUID! will tour the country, with a run all set to take place at the KKNK in Oudtshoorn.
One Last Visit for MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA at the Atterbury Theatre

Lefra Productions is well-known for its hilarious farces, with MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA by Ray Cooney and his son, Michael, coming to the end of its 2015/2016 touring season.
VETKOEKPALEIS Star Marga Van Rooy On Stage at State Theatre in 'BOETIE SE BABA'

The inimitable Marga van Rooy, who many South Africans know and love as Ella in the popular television series VETKOEKPALEIS, is continues to tour with Lefra Production's 2015 farce, MY BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BOETIE SE BABA, when it transfers to the State Theatre in Pretoria this week.

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