Gig Guide: Boyz II Men return to South Africa, Giselle makes its way to the State Theatre and Rubicon showcases fashion with a purpose

R&B royalty is heading our way as Boyz II Men return to South Africa this May for a tour guaranteed to stir up serious nostalgia. The multi-award-winning trio, known for their velvety harmonies and timeless love songs, will once again light up local stages with a hit-packed live show. Cape Town fans can catch them on 27 May 2026 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, while Pretoria audiences are in for a double treat on 29 and 30 May 2026 at the SunBet Arena, Time Square.

Expect classic slow jams, singalong favourites and the kind of rich vocal blend that made Boyz II Men global superstars. Whether you’re reliving your 1990s soundtrack or introducing a new generation to smooth R&B magic, this tour promises an unforgettable night of romance, rhythm and pure vocal brilliance. This week, the spotlight falls on the South African State Theatre as Joburg Ballet brings its silver jubilee production ofGiselleto Pretoria from 20 to 22 February.

Launching the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, the sublime romantic classic celebrates a legacy that began in 2001 when the troupe was founded as the South African Ballet Theatre. Fittingly,Gisellewas the first ballet performed by the company and remains a cornerstone of its repertoire. Staged by acclaimed former South African ballerina Angela Malan, with ballet mistress Kim Vieira and assistant producers Nicole Ferreira-Dill and Karen Beukes MacDonald, the production honours both heritage and artistry.

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A haunting tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness,Gisellefeatures principals Tammy Higgins, Ryoko Yagyu and Monike Cristina in the title role, partnered by Revil Yon, Ivan Domiciano and Bruno Miranda as Albrecht. Expect ethereal beauty, dramatic intensity and ghostly corps de ballet scenes that linger long after curtain call. Fashion meets fierce purpose as Rubicon Clothing unveils Conceiving in the Mind, a powerful new collaboration with non-profit Women and Men Against Child Abuse.

More than a campaign, the initiative is a national call to think deliberately and act intentionally so that more children are born into safe, chosen and protected environments. At the heart of the movement is In Bloom, Rubicon’s Spring/Summer 2025 showcase evolving into an exclusive summer capsule collection launching in early 2026. Awash in radiant Citrine yellow symbolising power, vigour and hope, the range extends the brand’s Ethereal Continuum while embracing renewal and rebirth.

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