Support
theatre in our city and keep our entertainment industry alive. Report by
Caroline Smart (owner and editor of artSMart)
There are now no cinemas between Gateway, the Pavilion,
Suncoast and Galleria.
However, for those who enjoy watching films, come and join the Rhumbelow Film Club. For six months every Wednesday, it would cost you less than R12 a movie! Great value for your money!
Run by Roland Stansell who is in charge of the Rhumbelow Theatre, the Umbilo-based venue offers a wide variety of movies – from musicals to ballet. Each movie starts with a recorded comment from respected journalist Billy Suter, who often details fascinating information about the production.
You can take your own food or have a nice burger and a beer – or your own choice - at reasonable Club Prices at the Rhumbelow. (No alcohol may be taken into the venue)
Rhumbelow is a licensed cinema with the Film and Publication Board and are licensed to screen movies through MPLC SA.
SASSA GRANT people do not pay to join the Rhumbelow Film Club.
Comments from regulars:
-“I enjoy the variety of old and newer.”
-“It’s also great to re-watch movies from your early
years … and refresh!”
-“See a favourite of your past and to be able to watch
it again and this time be able to concentrate on direction, performances, sets,
props etc.”
Caroline Smart says: “It’s a great organisation and I
doubt whether there have been more than 5 movies since its inception that haven’t
appealed to me. Wednesday has come to be the highlight of my week, especially
as I attend in the company of two close friends from my block of flats.”
This is the impressive Film Club list for the balance of this year. During the year, they also add in extra screening monthly on a Monday, World at War on a Tuesday and also on some weekends:
6.30pm Saturday, 17 May 2025: Les Miserable (MIZ ROCKS – 35TH ANNIVERSARY)
6.30pm Tuesday, 20 May 2025: BBC SERIES – The World At War – EP 19+20
6.30pm Wednesday, 21 May 2025: Star! (1968) BS
6.30pm Wednesday, 28 May 2025: The Turning Point (1977) BS
6.30pm Wednesday, 04 June 2025: – Dr No – James Bond (1962)
6.30pm Monday, 09 June 2025 – The Party (1968)
6.30pm Wednesday, 11 June 2025: Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkaban (2004)
6.30pm Tuesday, 17 June 2025: BBC SERIES – The World At War – EP 21+22
6.30pm Wednesday, 18 June 2025: Cool Runnings (1993)
6.30pm Wednesday, 25 June 2025: Homeward Bound (1993)
6.30pm Wednesday, 02 July 2025: Schindlers List (1993)
6.30pm Wednesday, 09 July 2025: Pollyana - BS (1960)
6.30pm Tuesday, 15 July 2025: The World At War – EP 23+24
6.30pm Wednesday, 16 July 2025: A Bridge Too Far (1977)
6.30pm Monday, 21 July 2025: Victoria And Abdul (2017)
6.30pm Wednesday, 23 July 2025: Summer Magic - BS (1963)
6.30pm Wednesday, 30 July 2025: Carry On Cruising (1962)
6.30pm Wednesday, 06 Aug 2025: In Search Of The Castaways - BS (1962)
6.30pm Wednesday, 13 Aug 2025: Oceans Thirteen (2007)
6.30pm Tuesday, 19 August 2025: BBC SERIES – The World At War – EP 25+26
6.30pm Wednesday, 20 Aug 2025: Tiger Bay - BS (1959)
6.30pm Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025: Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire (2005)
6.30pm Wednesday, 03 September 2025: The Holiday (2006)
6.30pm Wednesday, 10 September 2025: Casablanca (1942)
6.30pm Tuesday, 16 September 2025: BBC SERIES – The World At War – Special Features
6.30pm Wednesday, 17 September 2025: Independence Day (1996)
6.30pm Wednesday, 24 September 2025: The Stepford Wives (2004)
6.30pm Wednesday, 01 October 2025: Three Kings (1999)
6.30pm Wednesday, 08 October 2025: City Of Angels (1998)
6.30pm Wednesday, 15 October 2025: Its Complicated (2009)
6.30pm Tuesday, 21 October 2025: BBC SERIES – The World At War – Special Features
6.30pm Wednesday, 22 October 2025: The Soloist (2009)
6.30pm Wednesday, 29 October 2025: Lost In Translation (2003)
6.30pm Wednesday, 05 November 2025: Meet Joe Black (1998)
6.30pm Wednesday, 12 November 2025: Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix (2007)
6.30pm Tuesday, 18 November 2025: BBC SERIES – The World At War – Special Features
6.30pm Wednesday, 19 November 2025: Invictus (2009)
6.30pm Wednesday, 26 November 2025: Madagascar (2005)
6.30pm Wednesday, 03 December 2025: Moonstruck (1987)
6.30pm Tuesday, 09 December 2025: Darkest Hour (2017)
6.30pm Wednesday,17 December 2025: Birdman (2014)
Booking for the next six months membership – July to
December 2025 (R300) – is now open. Early booking is advised –
Name of account: Rhumbelow Theatre
Nedbank Musgrave 130126
Generic Branch Code 198 765
Account – Savings No 2301348474
For information or when booking for shows emailto:roland@stansell.co.za
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