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 Alan Ford

206 Episodes

88 – 108

Craig Urbani & Natasha van der Merwe

Craig Urbani and Natasha van der Merwe join Alan and Nathan in studio to discuss the entertainment business and sing great music from 'Rock of Ages'. They also discuss the initiative Street Smart and chat 'Eat Out Awards 2017'.

23 Nov 2017 57 min

The Color Purple & The House of Truth

Producer Bernard Jay and actress Lerato Mvelase join us in studio to perform and discuss aspects of The Color Purple. Idols' Amy Jones sings her latest hit - 'Forget the Day', and acting legend Sello Maake Ka Ncube chats about The House of Truth.

16 Nov 2017 55 min

Evita & Pinocchio

The lead stars of 'Evita', Robert Finlayson and Emma Kingston join us in studio. Bill Harrop discusses the magic of balloon safaris. Janice Honeyman chats about the new pantomime 'Pinocchio' and Alan Committee has us in hysterics.

9 Nov 2017 56 min

Bedford Wives & Immersive Theatre

Nathan Ro talks to Bedford Wives star Sharon Wagner and the director of SA’s first immersive theatre experience, Immortal. Peppa Pig tickets go on sale today, and Cat Stevens is in SA!

2 Nov 2017 53 min

Evita

The magic of the musical Evita's stars join us in studio, and perform a variety of songs. We also discuss Halloween 2018 trends, and Eat Out magazine's winners for the SA Best Everyday Eateries.

26 Oct 2017 55 min

Alan Committie

Favourite funny man Alan Committie has us in hysterics in studio. Jonathan Roxmouth joins us to discuss the opening of Evita at Montecasino, and 'The Clearing' opens at The Joburg Theatre. Non-stop entertainment fun!

19 Oct 2017 57 min

The Impersonators

International female impersonator Christina Bianco joins us on the line. Actor Pierre van Heerden joins the international cast of The Lion King, radio legend Malcolm Gooding celebrates 50 years in show business, and presenter Eloise Cupido discusses her new series on KykNet.

12 Oct 2017 58 min

Singer/Songwriters: Through The Ages

Nathan Ro has some back and forth banter about writing original music with phenomenal newcomers, Ashlinn Gray and Charlie Finch. Then he catches up with musical matriarch Cindy Alter.

5 Oct 2017 50 min

Are You Ready To Rumble?

Nathan talks to rock legend Kahn Morbee about Rocktober Rumble, Gregory Maqoma - the choreographer for the hit musical King Kong - about the importance of this timeless production, and we end off with all things "craft" at The Finery Art Festival.

28 Sep 2017 46 min

Abdullah Ibrahim & Nataniël

Jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim, iconic entertainer Nataniël, and radio star Harry Sideropoulos join us on the line. In studio, actors Craig Jackson, Daniel Janks and Stephen Jubber discuss the hysterical 'Play That Goes Wrong', and singer/songwriter Garth Taylor serenades us.

14 Sep 2017 59 min

Actress Carmen Pretorius

Isidingo star, actress and singer, Carmen Pretorius discusses the behind-the-scenes of the entertainment business and her dad's recent marriage. The team also look at the re-opening of the Splash! Circus, and they chat about the JHB Street Food Festival.

7 Sep 2017 57 min

Swing City

The magical music of Swing City's new album goes live on air. Comedian Jason Goliath has us in stitches, and Dawn Lindberg discusses the new book launched about The Alhambra Theatre.

31 Aug 2017 57 min

Samantha Peo & Anthony Downing

Musical theatre stars Samantha Peo and Anthony Downing are Alan and Nathan's special guests in studio, performing great tunes. Plus they chat about the FairLady Women of the Future Awards.

24 Aug 2017 56 min

Music, Comedy & Fashion

Great entertainment with Freshlyground's Zolani Mahola and comedian Dalin Oliver. Fashion icons Malcolm KLûK and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit join us in studio, and Ryk Neethling discusses being appointed CEO of The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

17 Aug 2017 56 min

The Future of Film & Theatre

Nathan Ro speaks to award-winning filmmaker Brad Katzen and entertainment attorney Marc Schmulian about what is happening in the entertainment world currently, and where it is headed in the future.

10 Aug 2017 54 min

Illusionists, Splash & Mark Lottering

Entertainment galore as we chat about The 7 Illusionists coming from Broadway, Splash: The Water Circus from Russia, and International SuperStar Cat Stevens. Special guests include Marc Lottering and Alan Swerdlow.

3 Aug 2017 56 min

Relationships Are Tough

Alan and Nathan talk to Hazel Feldman about Cat Stevens coming to South Africa and then discuss difficult celebrity relationships with Andrew Webster and the cast of 'Knowing Me & Knowing You'. They also chat to Mama Maria, who is putting on the delectable Good Food & Wine Show.

27 Jul 2017 55 min