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Spotlight with Alan Ford is a weekly podcast that focuses on all forms of entertainment in Southern Africa. Weekly we look at the latest in theatre with the best actors and musicians. The show also focuses on gastronomical food experiences, festivals, glamour, fashion and luxurious travel. Spotlight…

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    Coronavirus & Entertainment: What is the industry doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 61:31


    Hazel Feldman (producer), David Bloch (producer) and actress Lizz Meiring open the show with innovative ideas on what the theatre and music industry, with its patrons, can do with technology regarding the current global pandemic. Claudia Henkel (former Miss SA), Jill Grogor (publicist) and Lucilla Booysen (owner of SA Fashion Week) chat about their new approaches to fashion event industries. Gareth Cliff joins us to discuss virtual eventing, and other special guests include designer Gert Johan Coetzee, performer Josh Ansley, and new Mr Gay SA, Charlie van Helsdingen.

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    Coronavirus & Entertainment: What is the industry doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 61:31


    CliffCentral.com — Hazel Feldman (producer), David Bloch (producer) and actress Lizz Meiring open the show with innovative ideas on what the theatre and music industry, with its patrons, can do with technology regarding the current global pandemic. Claudia Henkel (former Miss SA), Jill Grogor (publicist) and Lucilla Booysen (owner of SA Fashion Week) chat about their new approaches to fashion event industries. Gareth Cliff joins us to discuss virtual eventing, and other special guests include designer Gert Johan Coetzee, performer Josh Ansley, and new Mr Gay SA, Charlie van Helsdingen.

    Christina Bianco, Lance James & Daniel Baron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 58:14


    Alan Ford opens the show by paying tribute to music legend Lance James. Singing star Daniel Baron joins us in studio with his new single 'Cannibal', and introduces up and coming pop star Jeanique. And international Broadway sensation Christina Bianco joins us on the line from Paris with top producer David Bloch in studio.

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    Christina Bianco, Lance James & Daniel Baron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 58:14


    CliffCentral.com — Alan Ford opens the show by paying tribute to music legend Lance James. Singing star Daniel Baron joins us in studio with his new single 'Cannibal', and introduces up and coming pop star Jeanique. And international Broadway sensation Christina Bianco joins us on the line from Paris with top producer David Bloch in studio.

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    Lee Cole, CT Pride & Miguel Pregueiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 58:50


    Craig Urbani and Alan Ford have a fun-filled entertainment show opening with Lee Cole, a South African music sensation rocking the US. Miguel Pregueiro and Silas James join us again in studio with some classic romantic songs. David Bloch chats about international sensation Christina Bianco coming to South Africa... and we discuss Cape Town Pride with DA councillor, Roberto Quintas.

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    Lee Cole, CT Pride & Miguel Pregueiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 58:50


    CliffCentral.com — Craig Urbani and Alan Ford have a fun-filled entertainment show opening with Lee Cole, a South African music sensation rocking the US. Miguel Pregueiro and Silas James join us again in studio with some classic romantic songs. David Bloch chats about international sensation Christina Bianco coming to South Africa... and we discuss Cape Town Pride with DA councillor, Roberto Quintas.

    Tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Marianthe & Jarryd Nurden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 59:18


    Craig Urbani opens the show discussing Valentine's Day and what love means to him. Singer Danny K joins us to pay tribute to Joseph Shabalala, the icon behind Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Jarryd Nurden chats about playing the sexy Rocky in this year's biggest hit, the Rocky Horror Show... and up-and-coming artist Marianthe chats about her latest single and rise to fame.

    Tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Marianthe & Jarryd Nurden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 59:18


    CliffCentral.com — Craig Urbani opens the show discussing Valentine's Day and what love means to him. Singer Danny K joins us to pay tribute to Joseph Shabalala, the icon behind Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Jarryd Nurden chats about playing the sexy Rocky in this year's biggest hit, the Rocky Horror Show... and up-and-coming artist Marianthe chats about her latest single and rise to fame.

    Alan Committie, Craig Urbani & Brendan van Rhyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 58:04


    Craig Urbani joins as Alan Ford's new co-host with an all-star entertainment line-up. Alan Committie opens the show discussing his exciting new role in 'The Producers', Daniel Geddes talks about his hot new musical, 'Here's To You: A Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel'. Award-winning actor Brendan van Rhyn chats about his new show, 'Non Specific', that opened at Gate69 in Cape Town, Drew Bakker speaks about 'Loving You', and Jaco van Rensburg discusses 'Alice in Wonderland'.

    Alan Committie, Craig Urbani & Brendan van Rhyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 58:04


    CliffCentral.com — Craig Urbani joins as Alan Ford's new co-host with an all-star entertainment line-up. Alan Committie opens the show discussing his exciting new role in 'The Producers', Daniel Geddes talks about his hot new musical, 'Here's To You: A Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel'. Award-winning actor Brendan van Rhyn chats about his new show, 'Non Specific', that opened at Gate69 in Cape Town, Drew Bakker speaks about 'Loving You', and Jaco van Rensburg discusses 'Alice in Wonderland'.

    Craig Urbani, The Color Purple & Jenny Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 55:59


    Award-winning theatre superstar Craig Urbani joins us live in studio as the brilliant Rocky Horror Show opens in Johannesburg. Craig's role as Frank-N-Furter is flawless, and we discuss this great production and more. SA actor and musician Thokozani 'Zano' Nzima also joins us in studio to discuss The Color Purple and his many other great theatre, television and musical roles. International TV chef Jenny Morris chats about her new show on the Food Network, and Darren Craig talks about his lead role in Kinky Boots.

    Craig Urbani, The Color Purple & Jenny Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 55:59


    CliffCentral.com — Award-winning theatre superstar Craig Urbani joins us live in studio as the brilliant Rocky Horror Show opens in Johannesburg. Craig's role as Frank-N-Furter is flawless, and we discuss this great production and more. SA actor and musician Thokozani 'Zano' Nzima also joins us in studio to discuss The Color Purple and his many other great theatre, television and musical roles. International TV chef Jenny Morris chats about her new show on the Food Network, and Darren Craig talks about his lead role in Kinky Boots.

    Marvel Universe, Andre Swartz & Precious Makgaretsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 59:40


    Tony Feldman opens the show with the incredible superhero live show 'Marvel Universe' coming to SA. Precious Makgaretsa and Jacques da Silva discuss their latest stage and screen productions. Afrikaans superstars Andre Swartz and Coenie de Villiers chat about the live music show 'Grenloos'. Anton Luitingh discusses 'Rocky Horror Show' opening in JHB this week, and Reno Horn opens the Ricardo Cabral Exhibition at his ART IS ART Gallery in Cape Town.

    Marvel Universe, Andre Swartz & Precious Makgaretsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 59:40


    CliffCentral.com — Tony Feldman opens the show with the incredible superhero live show 'Marvel Universe' coming to SA. Precious Makgaretsa and Jacques da Silva discuss their latest stage and screen productions. Afrikaans superstars Andre Swartz and Coenie de Villiers chat about the live music show 'Grenloos'. Anton Luitingh discusses 'Rocky Horror Show' opening in JHB this week, and Reno Horn opens the Ricardo Cabral Exhibition at his ART IS ART Gallery in Cape Town.

    Rocky Horror, Santa Claus Is Coming & Peter Pan on Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 58:52


    We open the show with the stars of the Rocky Horror Show, Craig Urbani and Kate Normington. Music superstars Miguel Pregueiro and Josh Ansley serenade us with great Christmas Songs to get us into the festive spirit. Jessica Driver joins us to discuss Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Tony Mercer chats about the Imperial Ice Spectacular from Russia, Peter Pan on Ice... and we reveal some secret Christmas baking recipes.

    Rocky Horror, Santa Claus Is Coming & Peter Pan on Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 58:52


    CliffCentral.com — We open the show with the stars of the Rocky Horror Show, Craig Urbani and Kate Normington. Music superstars Miguel Pregueiro and Josh Ansley serenade us with great Christmas Songs to get us into the festive spirit. Jessica Driver joins us to discuss Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Tony Mercer chats about the Imperial Ice Spectacular from Russia, Peter Pan on Ice... and we reveal some secret Christmas baking recipes.

    Michael Jackson, Nutcracker & Zuraida Jardine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 57:24


    We open the show celebrating with some of South Africa's stars and influencers - Taryn Louch (presenter), Zuraida Jardine (radio/TV personality) and Rajaa Jawad (blogger). Nicole Capper and Nadine Beshir chat about the extraordinary 'Dinner Time Stories'. International Michael Jackson tribute artist, Dantanio joins us in studio, Lyall Ramsden chats about the 'Nutcracker Winter Circus', Carly Graeme and Rowan Bakker discuss 'All You Ask of ME', and Josh Ansley - our human jukebox - celebrates the Crawford Sandton Christmas Concert.

    Michael Jackson, Nutcracker & Zuraida Jardine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 57:24


    CliffCentral.com — We open the show celebrating with some of South Africa's stars and influencers - Taryn Louch (presenter), Zuraida Jardine (radio/TV personality) and Rajaa Jawad (blogger). Nicole Capper and Nadine Beshir chat about the extraordinary 'Dinner Time Stories'. International Michael Jackson tribute artist, Dantanio joins us in studio, Lyall Ramsden chats about the 'Nutcracker Winter Circus', Carly Graeme and Rowan Bakker discuss 'All You Ask of ME', and Josh Ansley - our human jukebox - celebrates the Crawford Sandton Christmas Concert.

    SA Style Awards & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 56:10


    We celebrate the winners of the SA Style Awards 2019 with Jill Grogor (SA Style Awards), Claudia Henkel (Former Miss SA), Somizi Mhongo/Mohale Motaung, Thameenah Saint (Content Creator) and Michael Wilson (Sandton City). The winner of SABC3's 'Next Brand Ambassador' Chace Geyer joins us live from Cape Town, the cast of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' have us celebrating in glorious song, and Bertus van Niekerk (owner of Skin Sense Day Spa) gives away great prizes. Our human 'jukebox' this week is the incredible singer/songwriter Miguel Pregueiro.

    SA Style Awards & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 56:10


    CliffCentral.com — We celebrate the winners of the SA Style Awards 2019 with Jill Grogor (SA Style Awards), Claudia Henkel (Former Miss SA), Somizi Mhongo/Mohale Motaung, Thameenah Saint (Content Creator) and Michael Wilson (Sandton City). The winner of SABC3's 'Next Brand Ambassador' Chace Geyer joins us live from Cape Town, the cast of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' have us celebrating in glorious song, and Bertus van Niekerk (owner of Skin Sense Day Spa) gives away great prizes. Our human 'jukebox' this week is the incredible singer/songwriter Miguel Pregueiro.

    Daniel Baron & Miguel Pregueiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 58:49


    Platinum-selling, award-winning and chart-topping singer/songwriter/producer Daniel Baron joins us in studio, with South African based Portuguese/Spanish singer/songwriter, Miguel Pregueiro. With phenomenal performances and great laughs they will simply blow you away! Wesley Grobler chats about a new hotel, and Nivasha Pather enlightens us about the latest in iced coffee trends.

    Daniel Baron & Miguel Pregueiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 58:49


    CliffCentral.com — Platinum-selling, award-winning and chart-topping singer/songwriter/producer Daniel Baron joins us in studio, with South African based Portuguese/Spanish singer/songwriter, Miguel Pregueiro. With phenomenal performances and great laughs they will simply blow you away! Wesley Grobler chats about a new hotel, and Nivasha Pather enlightens us about the latest in iced coffee trends.

    Harry Sideropoulos, Pantomime & Fawlty Towers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 59:38


    Radio star, actor and musician Harry Sideropoulos open the show in studio discussing 'The Secret Supper Club'. Stars of the upcoming pantomime Germandt Geldenhuys (Binnelanders) and Lelo Ramasimong (The Color Purple) have us laughing and singing. Comedian Mark Banks joins us on the line from Cape Town, Annie Robinson and Mark Mulder chat about the hilarious 'Fawlty Flowers', and Alida Cahi discusses living her dream with her 'Art by Alida Cahi'.

    Harry Sideropoulos, Pantomime & Fawlty Towers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 59:38


    CliffCentral.com — Radio star, actor and musician Harry Sideropoulos open the show in studio discussing 'The Secret Supper Club'. Stars of the upcoming pantomime Germandt Geldenhuys (Binnelanders) and Lelo Ramasimong (The Color Purple) have us laughing and singing. Comedian Mark Banks joins us on the line from Cape Town, Annie Robinson and Mark Mulder chat about the hilarious 'Fawlty Flowers', and Alida Cahi discusses living her dream with her 'Art by Alida Cahi'.

    Dire Straits, Pieter-Dirk Uys & Dinner Time Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 58:50


    With over 120 million albums sold, our very special guest is Chris White from The Dire Straits Experience. Pieter-Dirk Uys chats about his show 'The Echo of a Noise', Ben Vos talks about humans in nature with 'Benny Bushwhacker', Paul Rouessart discusses the incredible 'Dinner Time Stories SA', and more rocking in studio with 'Rock of Ages'.

    Dire Straits, Pieter-Dirk Uys & Dinner Time Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 58:50


    CliffCentral.com — With over 120 million albums sold, our very special guest is Chris White from The Dire Straits Experience. Pieter-Dirk Uys chats about his show 'The Echo of a Noise', Ben Vos talks about humans in nature with 'Benny Bushwhacker', Paul Rouessart discusses the incredible 'Dinner Time Stories SA', and more rocking in studio with 'Rock of Ages'.

    Forever Plaid & PJ Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 57:06


    The cast of 'Forever Plaid', a heavenly 1950s barber shop musical comedy, join us in studio with great melodies. PJ Power chats about her new show 'Journey with Friends', more of the cast of 'Rock of Ages' pop into studio, Tim Plewman discusses cavemen, and top chef Jason Kosmos showcases one of the best restaurants in Cape Town.

    Forever Plaid & PJ Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 57:06


    CliffCentral.com — The cast of 'Forever Plaid', a heavenly 1950s barber shop musical comedy, join us in studio with great melodies. PJ Power chats about her new show 'Journey with Friends', more of the cast of 'Rock of Ages' pop into studio, Tim Plewman discusses cavemen, and top chef Jason Kosmos showcases one of the best restaurants in Cape Town.

    Cito, Rock of Ages & John Tsenoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 56:00


    We open the show with Wonderboom rockstar, Cito, and the cast of the phenomenal new Broadway show, 'Rock of Ages'. Josh Ansley (The VoiceSA), Natasha van der Merwe (Chicago), Alexandra Girard, JP Rossoux and Matt Counihan join us in studio with magical song. John Tsenoli releases his debut single, 'I'm Just A Boy', and some superb confectionery has our mouths watering.

    Cito, Rock of Ages & John Tsenoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 56:00


    CliffCentral.com — We open the show with Wonderboom rockstar, Cito, and the cast of the phenomenal new Broadway show, 'Rock of Ages'. Josh Ansley (The VoiceSA), Natasha van der Merwe (Chicago), Alexandra Girard, JP Rossoux and Matt Counihan join us in studio with magical song. John Tsenoli releases his debut single, 'I'm Just A Boy', and some superb confectionery has our mouths watering.

    Yahto Kraft & Rock of Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 57:38


    We open the show with 'The Voice' finalists Yahto Kraft and Thembeka Mnguni, chatting about their role in the Born To Perform spectacular 'SHINE'. The Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' open up shortly and in studio we have Ryan Flynn and Jessica Driver. We also chat about the romantic thriller 'Cupcakes & Commiserations', and we close the show with the hottest restaurant in Cape Town and its Chef Wesley.

    Yahto Kraft & Rock of Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 57:38


    CliffCentral.com — We open the show with 'The Voice' finalists Yahto Kraft and Thembeka Mnguni, chatting about their role in the Born To Perform spectacular 'SHINE'. The Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' open up shortly and in studio we have Ryan Flynn and Jessica Driver. We also chat about the romantic thriller 'Cupcakes & Commiserations', and we close the show with the hottest restaurant in Cape Town and its Chef Wesley.

    Rock of Ages & Children's Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 57:08


    Legendary singers/actors, Lois Du Plessis (Israel/New Breed Alive) and Neels Clasen (Mamma Mia, Tent, Annie) join us in studio to discuss Rock of Ages. Chef Ryan Cole chats about his phenomenal new restaurant, Salsify at the Roundhouse in Cape Town, Nicole Capper (Survivor SA/Mrs SA) chats about her new online magazine, we celebrate children's theatre with Jaco van Rensburg, and Brandon and Natalie Eilers Le Riche (Strictly Come Dancing) talk about a great charity initiative.

    Rock of Ages & Children's Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 57:08


    CliffCentral.com — Legendary singers/actors, Lois Du Plessis (Israel/New Breed Alive) and Neels Clasen (Mamma Mia, Tent, Annie) join us in studio to discuss Rock of Ages. Chef Ryan Cole chats about his phenomenal new restaurant, Salsify at the Roundhouse in Cape Town, Nicole Capper (Survivor SA/Mrs SA) chats about her new online magazine, we celebrate children's theatre with Jaco van Rensburg, and Brandon and Natalie Eilers Le Riche (Strictly Come Dancing) talk about a great charity initiative.

    Kinky Boots & SHINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 57:36


    Stars of the broadway hit 'Kinky Boots', Stephan van Huyssteen and Catherine Isaacs are in studio with a great performance. Nicole Ross discusses an exciting new coffee collaboration. And 'Born To Perform: SHINE' director/producer Bryan Schimmel joins us with young performers showcasing their magic.

    Kinky Boots & SHINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 57:36


    CliffCentral.com — Stars of the broadway hit 'Kinky Boots', Stephan van Huyssteen and Catherine Isaacs are in studio with a great performance. Nicole Ross discusses an exciting new coffee collaboration. And 'Born To Perform: SHINE' director/producer Bryan Schimmel joins us with young performers showcasing their magic.

    STOMP, Mo Magic & Burn The Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 55:13


    The international cast of the smash hit STOMP joins us in studio with a phenomenal performance. He has captivated audiences with his world class mystification in studio... we also welcome Mo Magic. We chat the world of cruising and holidays with Cruises International, plus some singing and dancing from the cast of Burn The Floor.

    STOMP, Mo Magic & Burn The Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 55:13


    CliffCentral.com — The international cast of the smash hit STOMP joins us in studio with a phenomenal performance. He has captivated audiences with his world class mystification in studio... we also welcome Mo Magic. We chat the world of cruising and holidays with Cruises International, plus some singing and dancing from the cast of Burn The Floor.

    Pantomime, Hedy Lamarr & Lesedi Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 59:35


    American actress Heather Massie joins us to discuss her new international production, 'Hedy: The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr'. Some of the cast of this year's pantomime, 'Jack & the Beanstalk' sing their way through the show with some exceptional voices and music. Lesedi Job discusses directing 'Dead Tinder Society', Rabbie Serumula (top author and poet) gives us some of his great work, and we chat about the top food at 'Peddlers on the Bend' - a restaurant in Cape Town.

    Pantomime, Hedy Lamarr & Lesedi Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 59:35


    CliffCentral.com — American actress Heather Massie joins us to discuss her new international production, 'Hedy: The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr'. Some of the cast of this year's pantomime, 'Jack & the Beanstalk' sing their way through the show with some exceptional voices and music. Lesedi Job discusses directing 'Dead Tinder Society', Rabbie Serumula (top author and poet) gives us some of his great work, and we chat about the top food at 'Peddlers on the Bend' - a restaurant in Cape Town.

    Miss SA, reBORN & Pieter-Dirk Uys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 59:08


    Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green opens the show as she hands over her title and crown this week to a new winner. Pieter-Dirk Uys chats about his new show, #HeTwo, a tribute to Evita Bezuidenhout. Ben Utecht (NFL Superbowl champion), Mark Masri (Grammy Award nominee) and Andre Venter (SA Multi-Platinum artist), join us in studio to chat about their new international pop group reBORN and sing a few amazing acapella songs. Comedian Dalin Oliver has us laughing, and Meghan Picerno (Christine in 'The Phantom of the Opera') inspires young musical theatre performers.

    Miss SA, reBORN & Pieter-Dirk Uys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 59:08


    CliffCentral.com — Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green opens the show as she hands over her title and crown this week to a new winner. Pieter-Dirk Uys chats about his new show, #HeTwo, a tribute to Evita Bezuidenhout. Ben Utecht (NFL Superbowl champion), Mark Masri (Grammy Award nominee) and Andre Venter (SA Multi-Platinum artist), join us in studio to chat about their new international pop group reBORN and sing a few amazing acapella songs. Comedian Dalin Oliver has us laughing, and Meghan Picerno (Christine in 'The Phantom of the Opera') inspires young musical theatre performers.

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