WIN TICKETS TO VIRGIL PRINS AND DILLAN OLIPHANT COMEDY SHOW

Two of the country’s funniest comedians, Virgil Prins and Dillan Oliphant, will be coming to East London for a one-night-only show on Friday November...

Distinctions for Abbotsford ballerinas

  Six Abbotsford Christian School girls have achieved excellent results in their ballet exams with the Royal Academy of Dance. Lubuko Somhlalo, Hlelo Mntonintshi, Mary Bolarinwa,...

Win tickets to 4th annual jazz restoration concert

The fourth annual Restoration in Jazz tribute and fundraising concert will be taking place on Saturday November 4 at the Guild Theatre. This year’s showcase...

GO Review – Gen V

Genre: Action, adventure, comedy Gen V is a somewhat realistic account of what the lives of teenagers with superhero powers’ lives would be like. It’s a...

Comedy couple shares survival tips at Bulletproof show

Comedy duo Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy are bringing their hilarious cabaret comedy show 'Bulletproof’ to the Guild Theatre from 24 – 26 October....

Mixed media exhibition reflects on childhood

  The Ukunqwena art exhibition will showcase artwork from local artists at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery on Thursday October 19. Sango Filita, Lukhanyo Muluse, and...

GO Review: Sex Education

Genre: Comedy, teen drama, sex comedy  Sex Education, the groundbreaking series that captivated audiences with its vibrant characters and frank exploration of intimate subjects, has...

Africa Unite Festival returns

The Africa Unite Cultural International Festival has been in the works since the beginning of the year, and will finally be showcased on Saturday,...

Nataniël celebrates 36 years on stage, with GO! and Guild

  Popular stage performer Nataniël Le Roux will be bringing his solo act, Nataniël in Concert, to the Guild Theatre on September 17, and the...

Celebrating women in opera

With Women’s Month in full swing, Iphondo EC Opera has an exciting show in store to celebrate female South African opera stars. Night with the...

GO Review – Barbie

  Genre: Adventure, fantasy, comedy  A whimsical and empowering adventure for all ages, complete with every shade of pink imaginable, the Barbie movie has been one...

GO Review – The Perfect Find

IMPERFECT COUPLE: Keith Powers and Gabrielle Union star in Netflix’s latest romcom ‘The Perfect Find’. Picture: SUPPLIEDGenre: Romance, comedy, drama  Despite a star-studded cast including...

Hudson Park pupils meet musical idol

The sheer power of social media was on full display recently when a video of Hudson Park Primary School pupils singing Lloyd Cele’s chart-topping...

EL theatre group wins acclaim internationally

Local performing arts production company, Wela Kapela is one of the biggest driving forces in local entertainment and 2023 has been an exciting year...

EL beauty in Mrs Grand SA top 20

  The Mrs Grand SA beauty pageant has come around once again, and East London philanthropist, Lemeac Bezuidenhout, believes that she has what it takes...

Sibling duo set to entertain EL

Emo Adams and his brother Loukmann are bringing their sibling show to the Hudson Park Centenary Hall on Friday, July 7 and it promises...

Gonubie sport scientist in running for Miss SA

East London once again has a stunning candidate in the running for Miss SA, as Homba Mazaleni from Gonubie takes to the stage to...

GO Review – XO, Kitty

Genre: Comedy, drama, romance About four years after the events of the last To All the Boys film, teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart)...

Go Review – The Little Mermaid

Genre: Musical, fantasy, adventure The highly anticipated live-action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid has finally arrived. When Halle Bailey was announced in the role of...

‘Ngena Noah’ hitmaker chosen as ambassador

Metro FM Awards song of the year winner Betusile Mcinga was recently announced as the brand ambassador for Buffalo Toyota. The Ngena Noah hitmaker was...

GO Review – Mafia Mamma

Genre: Comedy, adventure  If you're in the mood for a movie made purely for entertainment then Mafia Mamma is here to fulfill that craving. Toni Collette...

Riley’s to auction off local artworks

  Leading African auction house, Riley’s Auctioneers will go live on May 27 with an international art auction featuring 31 artworks by 21 Eastern Cape...

GO Review – The Mother

Genre: Action, Thriller  Despite the star power of Jennifer Lopez in the lead role, The Mother does little to innovate established fictional plots based on...

Go Review – Queen Charlotte

  Genre: Romance, historical, drama In 2020, Shonda Rhimes took the world by storm with the release of the first season of the Bridgerton series, which...

Mercedes-Benz donates cars to local NPOs

Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) has donated seven vehicles to deserving local NPOs. Sporting Chance Foundation, Waves For Change, African Angels Independent School, READ Educational Trust, Land...

Go Review – Assassin

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime  Bruce Willis has built a reputation for himself as an actor who has starred in many action films over the years. After...

Model set for global pageant

Nicole Fisher is a model and beauty pageant contestant who is set to compete for the Miss MIA (Modelling in Africa) International 2023 title...

SA bluegrass folk band comes to town

Buffs Club will be hosting SA’s hottest bluegrass folk band, Georgetown, on April 25 at 7pm and readers of the GO!&Express stand a chance...

Go Review – Unseen

Genre: Crime, thriller, drama  Netflix has just released an exciting new crime thriller, Unseen, that perfectly encapsulates the innovative potential of SA’s entertainment industry. Unseen...

Umtiza Arts Fest back with exciting line-up

The Umtiza Arts Festival is returning next month and it promises to be an exciting experience for art and music enthusiasts across Buffalo City...

Afro-pop star happy to perform at home again

Local Afro-pop princess Berita is back home in East London and will be performing on Thursday evening, April 6, at the Guild Theatre. An Intimate...

Go People – Mzukisi Yawa

This week we chat with aspiring Hip-Hop musician Mzukisi Yawa from Mdantsane about his musical journey. What products/services do you offer? I am a hip-hop artist...

Go Review – Ted Lasso

GENRE: Comedy, drama, sport In a world where movies and shows about crime, violence, and horror top the trending charts every week, a simple comedy...

Autistic pianist uses show to raise awareness of condition

With April being autism awareness month, JR Nkosi will be showcasing a music and theatre production to highlight the positive aspects of living with...

Go Review – Missing

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Screen-life movies are pioneering productions filmed entirely on a screen to simulate screen-recording software, using footage from webcams, phone cameras, and...

Gqeberha chef wins tavern showdown

The Eastern Cape leg of the first-ever Mzansi Tavern Cook-off competition took place at the Blue Ribbon Catering and Hospitality School on Tuesday and...

Beloved club rises from ashes

After the popular and well-loved Rhythm Bar closed down in 2017, a fairly large group of East London patrons lost their favourite hangout spot....

Calling all playwrights

The Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts and Umtiza Arts Festival has partnered with the Guild Theatre to introduce a short play competition. Entrants stand...

Go Review – Cocaine Bear

  Genre: Thriller, comedy A black bear gets high on cocaine and kills everyone. That’s the simple, yet extremely outlandish premise of the recently released thriller...

Famous saxophonist returns to EL stage

World-renowned saxophonist Andrew Young will be performing at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday, March 14. The show, titled Sounds of the ‘70s will feature...

Local audiences gear up for top country legend

  COUNTRY SOUND: SA country singer Clive Bruce will be performing on an East London stage at the Buffalo Club on Sunday, March 26. Picture:...

First-year students shine in their debut productions

The first-year students of Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts put on stellar performances last week with their self-produced presentations of the theme ‘Hidden...

Go Review – Die Hart

Genre: Action, Comedy Kevin Hart has built a career around being the funny sidekick to the big action hero and has now found himself wishing...

GO Review – Knock At The Cabin

Genre: Horror, thriller, mystery Here’s a film that will leave you feeling frustrated and infuriated by the characters you’re supposed to be rooting for. M Night...

Singles share V-Day advice

February is the month of love but not everyone has a special someone with whom to celebrate. Maureen Nel, 63, lost her husband six years...

Local comedian brings one-man show to EL

Local comedian Ndumiso Lindi is finally bringing his one-man show Boys Don’t Cry to the Guild Theatre on Saturday, February 25. He is excited to...

Go Review – Abbott Elementary

Genre: Mockumentary, sitcom Brilliant scriptwriting, great acting, and perfect comedic timing are only a few things that make award-winning Abbott Elementary one of the best...