by Phillip on September 1, 2010
Cape Town, get ready for the show of a lifetime! The legendary, original Cirque du Soleil will be in South Africa for the first time ever in March 2011 and bookings are already open at Computicket! In 1984, a group of 20 street performers joined together to form what has grown to become the international phenomenon known as Cirque du Soleil. The 1 200 strong troupe has performed to over 100 million spectators in 300 cities on 5 continents and is presenting 20 shows simultaneously in locations across the planet this year alone. 2011 marks our turn!
The artists will be wowing audiences at the GrandWest Grand Arena with their production of Saltimbanco from 23 to 27 March 2011. The production explores “the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.”
Already having played host to big-name acts and live entertainment, including Andre Rieu, Deep Purple, Bafunny Bafunny, Wayne Brady, The Great Moscow Circus and Sir Tom Jones, the GrandWest Grand Arena with seating for over 5 000 people is ideally suited to accommodate a live show such as Saltimbanco that is grandiose in size and shape. Get ready for a night of spellbinding acrobatics and athleticism, juggling, dance, colour, sound, death-defying trapeze acts, Chinese Poles, bungee jumping, clowns and excitement as the talented artists draw you into a dreamlike wonder that you won’t forget for a very long time.
GrandWest is a short drive from our five-star hotel and sports a myriad of activities for the whole family to enjoy while you wait for the big show to start. From ice skating and gaming to dining and shopping, GrandWest has it all.
Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco is hosted exclusively at GrandWest and The Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg, so if you’re travelling down to Cape Town to enjoy the excitement of this incredible show, make sure you book your Table Bay Hotel accommodation early.
by Phillip on August 26, 2010
Treat yourself to a luxurious 2 night getaway at The Table Bay Hotel by taking advantage of the special offer we have running till the end of October 2010. For only R2 750 per room per night, you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast each morning, a R600 voucher to spoil yourself at the Camelot spa and a R600 dinner voucher to spend at any of our restaurants.
Book this special offer now.
When you’re not enjoying a hot stone massage or exploring the many attractions of the V&A Waterfront, you can simply sit back and relax while taking in the views of the bustling harbour, Table Mountain or Robben Island.
Find out more about this special offer and start planning your mini break now
by Phillip on August 20, 2010
The 39th Youth Music Festival
Surrounded by the voices and sounds of the angels, there’s more to look forward to this weekend than you know. Step away from the city life that engulfs you with its congestion and stress and take some time to savour a beautiful moment that will leave you feeling relaxed and fulfilled.
The Artscape Theatre and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra presents the 39th Youth Music Festival, where a collaboration of classical composition, accompanied by the singing of 15 exceptionally gifted young singers and classical musicians, will transport you to a place of pure serenity.
These gifted individuals are selected from over 50 youths between the ages of 12 and 26. This celebration of music not only affords these talented young starlets, an opportunity to launch their careers in the music industry but gives them the opportunity to perform on a professional stage with the legendary Cape Philharmonic Orchestra , whose musical contribution has been known as “the most versatile and active orchestra on the continent of Africa” and whose proud history of symphonic music has been enriching South Africa, and the world, since the first symphony orchestra was formed in 1941 in Cape Town.
Date: 21 August 2010
Time: 19:30
Venue: Artscape Theatre, Foreshore, Cape Town
Tickets for this enriching cultural experience are available at Computicket, R30 for pensioners and students, and R60 for adults. Book your tickets now!
by Phillip on July 28, 2010
MISS SA TEEN
Enter now online
Miss SA Teen is one of the highlights of the summer calendar, and this year it takes place on Saturday 25 September at Sun City’s Valley of Waves during Spring break. If you are between 15 and 18, natural, sporty energetic and passionate about CSI causes, you are invited to enter the Miss SA Teen competition.
This choreographed show not only exposes the latest fashions and South Africa’s leading designers it’s also an opportunity to discover South Africa’s most outstanding young women and provides a platform for local achievement.
Last year, Chanté Jantjies from Centurion was crowned Miss SA Teen. The Judges decision was unanimous - Chanté was the winner both on stage and in the question and answer sessions. She has gone on to prove that a young lady can make a difference.
Miss SA Teen plays a role in the development and upliftment of the youth of South Africa. Her duties include conducting motivational speeches and focusing on social issues facing teens, such as HIV/AIDs, crime and abuse.
Entries close on 13 August 2010 so check out the website (www.misssateen.co.za), download the entry form and send your entry and photographs to misssa@za.suninternational.com or Miss SA Office, c/o Sun International, Private Bag 700, Sandton, 2146.
by Phillip on July 21, 2010
Internationally acclaimed opera singer, Cecil John Peters (or ‘Buchu vannie Berg’ as he’s fondly known) will be entertaining our guests on the last Saturday and Sunday of July, August and September from 9pm. First enjoy dinner in the Atlantic Restaurant and end a memorable evening with Cecil Peters in the Lounge. The Atlantic Restaurant has one of the most envied positions on the V&A Waterfront. South facing, massive windows allow for incredible views of Table Mountain and the busy working harbour and it offers the ideal setting to start off a magical night.
Alternatively join us for High Tea on Sundays from 2.30 to 5.30pm as he performs in the Lounge.
An Internationally Acclaimed Performer
Cecil is the first internationally-acclaimed Khoi opera singer in South Africa and has performed in Belgium, New York and Boston. Locally, he has performed with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
A truly gifted musician, from an early age Cecil was interested in music and he taught himself to play the piano which laid the cornerstones for his operatic career. He has magnificently interpreted roles in many operas, including La Traviata and Cavallaria Rusticana. His many achievements include composing 2 musicals as well as the Olympic bid song for Cape Town in 2004.
His hour long show at The Table Bay Hotel includes well-known hits from Il Divo, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti and some popular light classical and operatic songs of other artists. He has been voted the best vocalist for the last 7 years at the Cape Minstrel competition.
Book now by emailing us at tbhrest@za.suninternational.com or by calling us on +27 21 406 5918.
by Phillip on July 15, 2010
Locnville Blasts onto the SA Music Scene!
This South African born and bred electro-hop music duo has sky-rocketed onto the happening music scene in SA. Twin brothers, Andrew and Brian Chaplin established the duo, Locnville in the Mother City of Cape Town in 2009. Both of these multi-faceted young performers are singer-songwriters, song producers and musicians, in addition to being: guitarists, drummers and budding business entrepreneurs.
Locnville released their first studio album, entitled Sun in My Pocket in February 2010. The album has since peaked at #1 on the RISA South African Albums Chart and within the first month of release, it surpassed Platinum status! Sun in My Pocket has so far spawned 3 singles - the title track, “Sun in My Pocket”, follow-up single “6 Second Poison” and the latest single “There”. All of these catchy tunes have enjoyed substantial commercial success and have been heard blaring from radio stations and clubs throughout South Africa. They also recently signed a worldwide deal with Sony Music International who are releasing their debut single and album in August 2010.
Rocking for South African Audiences
Considered as one of South Africa’s biggest acts of 2010, Locnville will be jetting off to London and Europe to release their album internationally. The good news for SA Locnville fans is that they will be performing two last shows before they leave.
Catch this sizzling-hot duo that will be performing at the following venues:
• Carnival City in Gauteng on Friday 6th August.
http://www.computicket.com/web/event/locnville/177583722/84324202/
• GrandWest Casino in Cape Town on Sunday 8th August.
Book tickets now from Computicket.
Book accommodation at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town
The shows are open to all ages and tickets range from R115 – R169. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to dance the night away to the beats of SA’s hottest talent!
by Phillip on July 12, 2010
The Franschoek Bastille
Paint the town red, white and blue and join in “A Celebration of Freedom” at the Franschhoek Bastille Festival in South Africa.
Bastille Day is a French National Holiday celebrated on 14th July each year to honour the uprising of the modern French “nation”. It also celebrates the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.
Every year on the weekend closest to the Bastille Day, South Africans celebrate its centuries-old French Huguenot heritage in the village of Franschhoek in the Western Cape. Franschhoek, South Africa’s gourmet capital, is the fertile valley nestled between towering mountains in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Franschhoek is famously known for its warm hospitality, superb cuisine and outstanding arts and crafts. The Franschhoek Bastille festival offers unforgettable culinary, wine delights and family fun-filled entertainment.
The Bastille Food and Wine Marquee is the focal point of the festival, drawing people to the country’s finest award-winning chefs and winemakers as they parade their talents at colourful, vibrant stalls. In addition, the Franschhoek Bastille festival also offers galleries, boutiques and craft shops decorated to the nines and draped in French apparel. To further enhance the French “feel” of the valley, the Franschhoek Bastille festival celebrates the French heritage by holding traditional boules competitions as well as the Franschhoek minstrel parade, kiddies’ soccer, a barrel-rolling contest and a fun run.
Come celebrate the universal triumph of freedom at the Franschhoek Bastille festival on the weekend of July 17 and 18 2010. C’est la vie!
Tickets are R100.00 per person; the entrance fee includes access to the Food and Wine Marquee. This includes a tasting glass and a complimentary booklet with 10 tasting coupons. Alternatively, you can also purchase tickets online through www.webtickets.co.za.
Book immediately, because the tickets are limited!
The Table Bay is famous for the best breakfast offering in Cape Town and Dallas has raised the bar once more with the extra indulgences to the breakfast buffet served in the Atlantic Restaurant. We cure our own bacon and prepare homemade sausages and this comes with lavish platters of oysters, poached haddock with a whisky cream on a potato rosti and buttered eggs on grilled zucchini cous cous and designer omelettes. 
Chef Dallas Orr was appointed Executive Chef at 
