Spotlight

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 enhances your weekly entertainment lifestyle... live every Tuesday morning at 9am on CliffCentral.
Weekly English South Africa Performing Arts · Society & Culture
206 Episodes
112 – 132

CoachesRUs & Naledi Awards

A show filled with comedy - comedian Dalin Oliver and former Springbok rugby player Tonderai Chavhanga discuss #ChangeCoachesRUs, Dawn Lindberg chats Naledi Awards 2017, and Nathan Ro and Alan Ford pay musical tribute to WINTER!
1 Jun 2017 56 min

Andrew Webster - The VoiceSA

Top theatre star Andrew Webster joins us in studio with the cast of 'A Beautiful Noise'. From The Voice SA we had Vernon Barnard and Nadine Sisam. Bryan Hill discusses the 10th anniversary of The Theatro Theatre... and don't miss magical live music.
25 May 2017 56 min

Richard Stirton & Enhle Mbali

The Voice winner Richard Stirton, musical genius Bryan Shimmel, actress Enhle Mbali, Urban Village and the Born To Perform singers, plus members of the JHB Youth Orchestra join Alan and Nathan in studio. Pure raw talent and entertainment!
18 May 2017 56 min

Hazel Feldman - Night with the Stars

Top stage and concert producer Hazel Feldman joins Alan in studio, discussing Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Mamma Mia, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and more. Jan Malan joins with David Tlale and Tamara Dey to chat about Night with the Stars and Wits Hospice.
11 May 2017 56 min

Priscilla & Funny Girl

Alan Ford and Nathan Ro chat to the stars of 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert' - Phillip Schnetler and Chantel Herman. Ashleigh Harvey discusses 'Funny Girl: The Musical' in Cape Town, and former Miss SA Claudia Henkel clarifies the Miss South Africa 2017 controversy.
4 May 2017 56 min

Theatre Kids Take Over

Celebrating the magic of upcoming theatrical talent, Nathan Ro and Chatty Matty are joined by Director/Actor, Neka Da Costa (Caucasian Chalk Circle) and the casts of Hyde Park High's IN THE HEIGHTS and Redhill School's HAIRSPRAY.
20 Apr 2017 53 min

Beauty & the Beast

Nathan Ro mans the show alone and speaks to pop sensation Alexandra May as he celebrates the cinematic release of Beauty and the Beast. He also gets an education in street art by Justin 'Nomad' Badenhorst, and talks South African gourmet food with Karel Jacobs.
13 Apr 2017 46 min

Steve Kekana & PJ Powers

Legends Steve Kekana and PJ Powers join Alan and Nathan on the show this week. The team also chats to Change Coach Dalin Oliver about how he is finding former Springbok player Tonderai Chavhanga a brand new sporting interest... and they discuss the Beyers Chocolate 'Happy' Easter Charity Campaign.
6 Apr 2017 58 min

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Priscilla Queen of the Desert has arrived on the SA stage in all its glory! Cast members Daniel Buys and Candida Mosoma speak to the team. Lucilla Booysens discusses SA Fashion Week 2017, singer/performer Siphs Msimang joins us in studio, and 'Chatty Matty' reviews the theatre industry as a whole.
30 Mar 2017 59 min

Celebration of Great SA Talent

It's a celebration of great SA talent with the Fleur De Cap Winners - Pieter-Dirk Uys, Jonathan Roxsmouth, Paul du Toit, Andrew Buckland, Genna Galloway and other top actors join the team. Nathan Ro and Alan practise Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'... not to be missed!
23 Mar 2017 57 min

Ilse Klink & Africa Melane

Actress Ilse Klink joins Alan Ford and Nathan Ro in studio to discuss her award-winning career in the entertainment business. Africa Melane chats about the upcoming Fleur de Cap Awards happening this week in Cape Town, and Marc Buhrer opens us to the world of Game For Humanity.
16 Mar 2017 57 min

Jessica Nkosi & Andre Swartz

Alan Ford is joined in studio by actress Jessica Nkosi discussing 'Tropica Island of Treasure'. Andre Swartz chats about his upcoming role in the 2017 pantomime, and Nathan Ro serenades our beautiful guests.
9 Mar 2017 58 min

Miss SA 2017 & Nathan Ro

Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel discusses the upcoming Miss SA Pageant, 'Mrs Producer' Hazel Feldman chats about Priscilla Queen of the Desert and The Rent Concert, and we review a great new restaurant. Finally, we welcome entertainment star, Nathan Ro, to the team!
2 Mar 2017 59 min

Theatre Awards & CT Fashion Week

Alan chats about the Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards, which is in its 52nd year. Then theatre actress, presenter, and singer Helen Desbois discusses her latest single... and we launch Cape Town Fashion Week with African Fashion International.
16 Feb 2017 56 min

Dedication to Joost

A dedication to rugby legend Joost van der Westhuisen - with Jeremy Mansfield, SA Rugby Legend CEO Stefan Terblanche and 'Glory Game' author and producer Odette Schwegler. On the entertainment front, Barry Hilton, 'Deurnis One on One Theatre' and future house group 'Jericho' join Alan Ford in studio.
9 Feb 2017 53 min

West Side Story & Richard Loring's 80th

A show filled with food, music, theatre, film, comedy and the best events in Southern Africa. Catch actor extraordinaire Jonathan Roxmouth discussing West Side Story, 'Mr Producer' Richard Loring turns 80 and chats about 55 years in the business. The Plus1 festival in Franschoek takes Valentine’s Day to another level…
2 Feb 2017 56 min

Jam-Packed Entertainment

It's a jam-packed, entertainment feast this week! Fiona Ramsay discusses her new production ‘Blonde Poison’, Tim Plewman joins us with exciting news that he is off to perform in Las Vegas. Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist is back in action and our special guests in studio are the cast of 'West…
26 Jan 2017 56 min

Entertainment 2017

Alan Ford opens 2017 with the year's most glamorous event – The Sun Met with Mumm Champagne. He discusses entertainment 2017 with Chatty Matty, the hottest new bar The Station, and singer Nathan Ro joins the guys in studio as a special guest.
19 Jan 2017 58 min

The Magic of Music

Alan Ford and 'Chatty Matty' celebrate CliffCentral Carols with Timothy Moloi and The Soweto Gospel Choir. Ziyanda Yako and Zak Hendriks discuss wonderful family musicals, and Alan Commitee has us screaming with Laughing Matters.
8 Dec 2016 57 min

Born To Perform

Special guests in studio include 'Born To Perform', Graeme Watkins Project and singing sensation Tima Reece. Hazel Feldman discusses Cirque Eloize iD, Greg Lipton chats about Plus!Festival, and Maira Kousadakis opens Life Grand Cafe in Cape Town.
1 Dec 2016 57 min
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