Multiple award-winning theatre artists Jeremy Crutchley and Geoffrey Hyland will collaborate on a new production, Sacred Elephant, an adaptation of the celebrated work by poet Heathcote Williams, from 2 to 18 February at the Intimate Theatre on Hiddingh Campus.

Crutchley is directed by Hyland in this simple, startling and moving one-man show that passionately reveals the soul of the earth’s largest land-living mammal. Sacred Elephant is a powerful alchemy of verse using fact and feeling to demolish the myths that keep us complacent about the fate of one of the most intelligent and profoundly skilled of all the world’s creatures.

Stellar Cast
Geoffrey Hyland, Associate Professor at UCT Drama, kicks off his stimulating 2012 Sabbatical with this production before heading to London where he will direct a Shakespeare production.

Jeremy Crutchley is known for his diverse and unique roles in Theatre as well as on Film. He was most recently seen onstage in the internationally acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winning I Am My Own Wife for which he won the Fleur Du Cap Best Actor and Best Solo Performance in 2010.

Heathcote Williams, poet, playwright and actor, has made a significant contribution, especially for his extended poems on environmental subjects such as Whale Nation, Falling for a Dolphin, Sacred Elephant and Autogeddon.

Date:03 Feb 2012
Time:20:30 – 21:30
Venue:Intimate Theatre
Location:Hiddingh Campus | 57 Orange Street | Gardens
Price:R50p/p –R100p/p
Phone:+27 (0)21 4807 129
Email:littlebookings@gmail.com.

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Being only 1 km as the crow flies from the start of the race, Welgelegen is an ideal location for cyclists wanting a place to relax and get pampered in tranquility before and after the race.

We are delighted to offer cyclists who book with us before the 1st March 2012 a 50% discount on all of our massage and therapy rates.

Please bare in mind its possible to book through our website, our facebook page and via telephone or email.

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Back in 1983, A couple of African Penguins were spotted at Boulders Bay. A few years later they started to breed and well with today’s numbers at over 3000, the rest as the say, is history.

Visitors to Cape Town flock to see this rare species of sea bird, as its one of the only places where its possible to share the same beach and even swim with penguins.

As many guests of ours have found out over the years, these cute little birds bite, So please don’t attempt to stroke, cuddle or hold on to them while the waddle or swim!

All in all, a visit to cape town is not complete without a trip to see the penguins at Boulders beach.

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The only natural formation to have a constellation named after it, Table Mountain is as unique as it is beautiful.

The flat-topped mountain has withstood six million years of erosion and hosts the richest, yet smallest floral kingdom on earth with over 1,470 floral species. Table Mountain boasts numerous rare and endangered species that some of which cant be found anywhere else on earth.

Towering majestically over the city of Cape Town, this natural landmark contributes immensely to the immediate climate, and draws in many tourists each year meaning it has a daily effect on many of cape towns residents.

Welgelegen encourages any of its guests who enjoy nature to hike up it so they can truly experience the how amazing the diverse species of flora and fauna are as well as be treated to the most amazing views of the city and its sprawling suburbs.

For more information on table mountain please and its cable car, please click here

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Don’t miss Lil Wayne in Cape Town

Hip-Hop extraordinaire Lil Wayne brings his distinctive rap vocals to Cape Town in one of South Africa’s most eagerly anticipated concerts.

His eccentric style coupled with his intriguing wordplay has made him one of the current greats in the music entertainment industry and won him many fans the world over.

While Welgelegen appreciates Lil Wayne along with rap is not everyone’s cup of tea, for those tourists and locals that do like urban music, we urge you to go and witness Africas favorite rapper, right in our back-yard!

Tickets can be booked through Computicket and Lil Wayne’s Cape Town show of the South African leg of his tour will be on the 7th December, at the Belleville Velodrome.

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The Phantom of the Opera tells the romantic story of a disfigured musical genius who “haunts” the Paris opera house during the late 1800′s. The musical follows the highs and lows of the Phantom’s unrequited love story with Christine, a vastly talented singer.

The show is running from 22nd November through to the 31st December at Cape Town’s Artscape theater.

For more information, check out http://www.phantomoftheopera.co.za

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World-renowned Artoonist Jonathan Zapiro is hosting a fascinating exhibition, celebrating the life and times of possibly South Africa’s greatest man, Nelson Mandela.

Zapiro is know for his politically incorrect and often very controversial cartoons that take a swipe at all of the inadequate leaders and politicians of today.

Running until 27th November at Cape Towns Jewish Museum, Zapiro’s brilliant art work depicts Madiba’s life from prisoner to president to pensioner in vivid colours

Visit the exhibition today to learn more about these two great South Africans.

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English and Irish cross-breed Comedy legend, Jimmy Carr is heading to South Africa this year.

Jimmy Carr live in Cape Town at the Grand West Arena on the Wednesday 8th Dec and will be in Jo’burg Friday 11th Dec as part of his Laughter Therapy Tour.

Jimmy Carr is a regular face on Channel 4 having hosted The Friday Night Project, 8 out of 10 Cats and the Alternative Election Night. He has appeared on many other hit shows such as the Royal Variety Show (for the 2nd time), Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Top Gear, QI, Have I got news for you and hosted several specials such as The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and Comedians Comedian.

He is known for his deadpan one-liners and quick witted dark sense of humor that should have our South African sides splitting!
As a big fan of stand up comedy, Welgelegen would like to recommend Jimmy Carr’s laughter therapy show to any visitor or local who enjoys a giggle and is not easily offended!

If you should want to see Jimmy Carr live in Cape Town and book tickets, please do so through Computicket but act now as it’s selling out fast!

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Although we wish our guests to have wild times during their trips of the cape peninsula, we would like to urge you not to get out of the car to interact with baboons at cape point as they can quite easily make a monkey out of you!

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Don`t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see Janet Jackson, the multi Grammy Award winning diva on South African shores during her Up Close and Personal Tour.

The Pop icon will be Performing her Number 1 hits for fans during her Cape Town leg of the Tour, which will show at the Grand West Arena on November 15 this year.

Never one to live in the shadow of her late brother, Michael Jackson, Janet has sold over 100 million records while making her own unique imprint on the world of music. As well as her obvious singing ability Janet Jackson also has a talent for causing controversy. From making the world’s most expensive music video(at the time) to having a well documented “wardrobe malfunction” live on stage, Janet Jackson never fails to impress!

Welgelegen would like to encourage any of our guests who would like to see Janet Jackson in Cape Town, to book now using computicket as we are sure tickets will be selling fast!

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