GO Review – It Ends With Us
Genre: Romance, drama
Movie adaptations of beloved novels are tricky to execute but, It Ends with Us, is a rare achievement in that the movie...
King Zintle takes over EL DJ scene
Mdantsane-born Zintle Ngxovu, popularly known as King Zintle, is breaking barriers as a popular female DJ in a male-dominated industry.
The 30-year-old self-proclaimed Melophile began...
Go Review – Jackpot!
Genre: Comedy, action
John Cena’s rebrand from a champion wrestler to a comedy actor hits new planes of success every time he appears on screen...
GO Review – Fly Me to The Moon
Genre: Comedy, romance
The new release, Fly Me to the Moon, is a fictional retelling of the famous Apollo 11 moon landing and succeeds in...
GO Review – Despicable Me 4
Genre: Animation
Despicable Me 4 has solidified itself as a movie sequel full of fun and laughter for the whole family, with an engaging storyline,...
Collins progresses from opening act to lead star: Win tickets to...
Many years ago, comedian Robby Collins was the opening act for Trevor Noah at the Guild Theatre and in the intervening years, Collins has...
New podcast to highlight SA role in Angolan wars
A new feature length audio podcast, Stripped, is coming to listeners in September and is based on the contentious and heart-breaking history of the...
Koch brings his big-mouthed crew of puppets to Alexander Playhouse
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SA’s most popular ventriloquist comedian Conrad Koch and his politically astute puppet, Chester Missing, are bringing their Despicable Hehe comedy show tour to...
Eagles become Wildcats on stage next week
Hudson Park High School is bringing the enduring magic of cult classic, High School Music to the local stage for the first time ever...
GO Review – Lobola Man
Genre: Comedy, romance
The newly released film, Lobola Man, typifies the bright future on the horizon for SA films and marks what is hopefully the...
GO People – Lesedi Lester Sikwe
We chat with photographer Lesedi Sikwe about his brand SickWear Lifestyle.
Q: What service do you provide?
A: I provide photography, videography, aerial photography, and canvas...
GO Review – A Family Affair
Genre: Comedy, romance
The success of a good romantic comedy depends on believable chemistry, but A Family Affair features two leads without a shred of...
Local artist plans to share Xhosa traditional music at NAF
Buffalo City’s own Yakha Mlali will take to the National Arts Festival (NAF) stage for the second consecutive year with his original production, lingoma...
New reality TV show puts relationships to the test
Genre: Reality show
The SA spin-off of the global social experiment reality dating show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, is breathe of fresh air...
A night of musical brilliance with special guests
Pianist Hayley White is celebrating a lifetime of music prowess with a special recital, A Musical Journey, at the Guild Theatre on Thursday February 22.
The...
‘Wonka’ falls short of previous adaptations of beloved story
Genre: Adventure, comedy, family, musical
Wonka is an unnecessary musical remake with incomplete details, mediocre songs, and a plot that makes little sense, despite a...
Advertorial: EL welcomes virtual reality studio for gaming, travel, fitness, and...
East London is buzzing with excitement with the opening of Immersive Realms, a groundbreaking virtual reality studio situated in Abbotsford.
Priced at a wallet-friendly R180...
Jo Jackson dance showcase takes you on journey around world
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Performers are bringing the world of dance back home, celebrating the diversity of cultural performance as part of the annual showcase from the...
GO Review – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and...
Genre: Action, adventure, musical
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes primarily caters to die-hard fans of the franchise, providing some comfort and...
Exhibition aims to debunk stereotypes in African healing
Ukuthwasa is an SA term for the calling to become an indigenous healer or a sangoma and it is a practice that draws from...
Greatest works of the age to be performed at Guild
Popular East London pianists Jacques du Plessis and Germaine Gamiet are preparing for their concert, Piano 4 Hands, at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday...
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...
