Spotlight

International pianist and music star, Rocco de Villiers plays live in studio, celebrities join with 'Dare To Share', A Touch of Thainess, and magician Greg Gelb astounds everyone!

International cooking sensation Jenny Morris opens the show with her unbelievable culinary tips. The cast of the broadway musical 'Polkdots' joins us with great songs in studio, and we celebrate Celtic Music with 'Christine and The Kilts'.

The Voice winner Craig Lucas joins us to talk about 'Born to Perform: Shine' and openly discusses recently 'coming out the closet' and dealing with homosexuality. Veteran and legendary actors Graham Hopkins (Tuesdays with Morrie/King Lear), Anthony Coleman (Blood Diamonds) and Christine Weir (Not The Midnight Mass) join us in studio to chat about the world of acting, and Christine serenades us with Celtic music. Finally, Delia Sainsbury (The Waterfront Theatre School) goes on a countrywide tour in search of great talent.

Comedian extraordinaire Nik Rabinowitz joins us live in studio to discuss his new show 'FortyFied'. The cast of the International 'Cirque Infernal' take us to death-defying heights, and Adam Howard joins us with his trumpet, and plays magical music from The Johannesburg Big Band. A show filled with non-stop entertainment!

'Matilda: The Musical' launches on the show with lead star Bethany Dickson (Miss Honey). Sonia Esguiera (actress/comedian) chats about the Portuguese cultural rom-com 'Porralicious', 'MacBeth' takes to the stage with actor Marcel Meyer and director Fred Abrahamse, who join us in studio. We end the show with Caroline Borole, the star of 'Tina Turner: Simply The Best'.

Two of the phenomenal stars of The Colour Purple join us in studio as we celebrate Women's Month. Chatty Matty then brings to life the magic of RedFest, happening in September.

South African actress, singer and chef, Elzabe Zietsman opens the show with a celebration of 'Dream Big' as we uncover her life and magical work. Eden Michelle, top UK artist, then joins us in studio to discuss her latest hit.

The VoorKamer Festival opens at the end of August, created by the one and only Pieter-Dirk Uys. Mary-Anne Barlow (Egoli) and Chanel Stanfield (7de Laan), join us in studio to discuss 'Farewell, Ella Bella' - the hottest new movie... and Sonia Esgueira chats about 'Porra'Licious'.

Special guest and rising artist Lily Hollows joins us in studio. We celebrate Calum Scott coming to South Africa, Photographic artist Erhardt Thiel chats about the iMadiba installation, and cake artist Dorothy Klerc tells us about the largest cake ever made for Madiba.

Music and laughter all the way - comedians Daniel Mpilo Richards and Rob van Vuuren have us in stitches, Jonathan Roxmouth opens 'Great Balls of Fire', and Philip Godawa tells South Africa and the world... 'Chicago' is back in town. All that JAZZZ and more!

It's a tribute to Nelson Mandela's Centenary this week. Our special guests include Madiba's grandson Chief Mandla Mandela and Grammy Award winner Wouter Kellerman. Carolyn Steyn discusses '67 Blankets for Mandela', Daniel Geddes joins in studio with his puppet from Avenue Q, and actor Daniel Richards chats about his new show Land Acts.

A show filled with music, comedy, satire... basically sex, drugs and rock 'n roll! Comedian and producer John Vlismas, and international stage singing sensation Joseph Clark join us live in studio, and we celebrate an 'Oreo 1st Birthday'.

Presenter Poppy Ntshongwana and Comedian Alfred Adriaans have us singing and laughing. Then from 'The Greatest Love of All: Whitney Houston Show', Belinda Davids joins the show on the line, and singing sensation Angela Kilian chats about the 'Silverlining Songbook Fundraiser'.

Actress (Scandal) and Naledi Theatre Awards Chairperson, Kgomotso Christopher welcomes some of this years winners to our show....Winners included: Gideon Lombard (Die Ryk Van Appels), Lesedi Job (When Swallows Cry), Lynelle Kenned (WestSide Story) Sanda Shandu (King Kong) and Khutjo Green (Moliere's Tartuffe). Singing Sensation SEVVEN presents 'The Sunset', the final single off his debut album, live in studio, and we chat about the Silver Lining Songbook Fundraiser.

The show opens with 'DisneyOnIce : Dream Big' - The main stars of the hit musical 'AvenueQ' join Alan and Nathan in studio (Adhleigh Harvey, Daniel Geddes, Graeme Wicks and Jaco van Rensburg). Then they chat about The World Class: Mixology Competion and count down to The Naledi Awards 2018.

Actress and philanthropist Carolyn Steyn joins us in studio to discuss '67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela' and her new project #27kmScarf. Opera stars and the maestro from 'Carmen' perform magical music in studio. Singing sensation Eden Michelle performs her new song, and Thokozani Mhlambi takes us through 'Zulu Song Cycle' with his cello.

International Comedian and Drag Artist, Bianca Del Rio, joins us on the show from LA to discuss his upcoming tour to South Africa. Today we focus on MrGayWorld 2018 with founder Eric Butter and Australian Winner, Jordan Bruno. And International Middle Eastern Pop Star Lina Makhoul chats about her raise to fame in Israel and around the world. A proudly LGBT Show!

Alan and Nathan honour some of this year's Naledi Theatre Awards biggest nominees. Special guest Dawn Lindberg, Sylvaine Strike, Bryan Schimmel, Jaco van Rensburg and others join in to celebrate these prestigious awards.

International drag artist and comedian Bianca Del Rio is coming to South Africa, illusionist Dynamo is in South Africa, and we welcome cast members from Avenue Q live in studio. So much fun and magic - only on The unView.

This 'smooth' tribute to jazz had us chilled out and in the mood for a great show. 'A Celebration of Bra Hugh Masekela' with Lindiwe Lekasapa, starring Sibongile Khumalo and international jazz SA star, Bokani Dyer, launches his new album on our show.

Nathan talks to Cito from Wonderboom and Atomza from The Muffinz about the 'highs' and lows of being professional musicians.

The intense thriller 'Fatal Attraction' takes to the stage, and in studio we have its stars Ashley Dowds and Jo da Silva. Ruda Landman launches her new book - 'Tell Me Your Story', LAMTA Musical Theatre Academy opens its doors, and 'Puppet Guy' Conrad Koch has us in stitches.

It's a full entertainment line-up! Nic Rush (Watershed) and Ross Learmonth (Prime Circle) chat about the 'Saturday Social Club'. NFL (American football) star Trent Shelton discusses his motivational speaking tour around South Africa, and the 'Green Man Flashing' cast Litha Bam and Kate Liquorish reveal the opening of their new show.

A captured moment in time.... icon of the stage Pieter-Dirk Uys (Tannie Evita) and multi award-winning actor David Dennis, inspire all who love the work of performers and the stage. They share heartfelt stories of South Africa now, and then. We all pay tribute to Ma Winnie Madikizela Mandela - a proud dedication to South Africa and being South African.

Riaad Moosa has us laughing at 'Life Begins', Chris Chameleon brings 'Kat & Wolf' to Theatre in the Park (Delta Park, JHB) and Carmen Pretorius and Andre Swartz have 'The Sound of Music' making our day alive with a few of their favourite things.

Great entertainment and personalities light up the studio.... gold medal Olympian Cameron van den Burgh discusses the Commonwealth Games, Springbok Rugby player Conrad Jantjes chats about 'Coaches R Us', and Melanie Burke shares the magic of the 53rd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. Gate 69 opens their new show with Cathy Specific and the Trolly Dollies, and Peppa Pig is live in SA. The show that gets you smiling with Alan Ford and Nathan Ro.

Entertainment at its best as Mark Banks has us opening the show in hysterics, we meet an interesting new business concept launched in South Africa, and actor Paul du Toit joins us in studio.

Nathan talks to JP, an accountant who wanted to make a difference and is succeeding in changing the face of SA through RADA. Then it’s onto Paul du Toit and Genna Galloway, the cast of the cult hit Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Nathan, Jane and Palesa are left gobsmacked by the mesmerising mentalist Larry Soffer. Silverware is bent, money is rendered useless, and Jane even discovers that she has mental abilities of her own!

From FreshlyGround, Zolani Mahola walks on sunshine as she introduces her new hit ‘Black Girls’ live in studio. From broadway, Alan asks the illusionist Chris Cox how to make fat disappear, and Nathan Ro is ‘the thin, the young, and too fabulous'.

The lead cast members from ‘The Color Purple' are our special guests in studio. International drag sensation Ceri Dupree joins us on the line from London. We also chat ‘King and Queens of Comedy’, and Ultra Music Festival hits South Africa this weekend!

Legendary actress Fiona Ramsay joins us in studio to talk about her magical life in the entertainment industry. We also look at her latest work 'Blonde Poison'. And entertainment reporter Taryn Louch returns from the 2018 Grammy Awards to discuss all that went down there.

When Alan’s away, Nathan plays. Nathan talks to the beautiful and talented ladies from The Muses, actress and TV presenter Eloise Cupido, and the multi-talented performer Candice van Litsenborgh.

The international cast of BeatleMania join us live in studio with great stories and brilliant live music. We celebrate the Sun Met with GH Mumm Champagne and Usain Bolt, and Alan Committee join us live to discuss his new show - 'Planet Mirth'.

Alan and team welcome the new year with singing and dancing. All in all, an entertaining show and a great start to 2018.

The cast of 'Pinocchio: The Pantomime' joins us in studio with legend Tobie Cronje. We discuss the opening of 'CASA at The Ritz' in Cape Town, and one of the biggest events of the year, MCQP's theme is 'Dungeons and Dragons'.

Music legend Toya Delazy launches her new album live on the show. Andrew Webster and Claire Taylor join us to discuss 'Rock of Ages', and we celebrate the magic of great music with in-studio performances.

We introduce the New Miss SA, just after Demi-Leigh Nel-Pietersen wins Miss Universe. 23 years of A Handful of Keys, and Zak Hendrikz from Rocks for Ages. Epic entertainment... always!

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'.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.