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[[Hazel Feldman]] (1948-) is a journalist, theatre impresario, public relations consultant and publicist. | [[Hazel Feldman]] (1948-) is a journalist, theatre impresario, public relations consultant and publicist. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Born in Johannesburg on 11 November, 1948, completing her schooling in 1965, then joined [[South African Associated Press]] to become a journalist. She eventually worked for the ''[[Rand Daily Mail]]'', ''[[Sunday Express]]'' and ''[[Sunday Times]]''. | + | Born in Johannesburg on 11 November, 1948, completing her schooling in 1965, then joined [[South African Associated Press]] to become a journalist. She eventually worked for the ''[[Rand Daily Mail]]'', ''[[Sunday Express]]'' and ''[[Sunday Times]]'' before joining the entertainment industry in Johannesburg. |
| − | Married with two children. | + | Married with two children. Her son, [[Tony Feldman]], joined her at [[Showtime Management]] in 2004. |
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | In January 1969 she joined [[Fox Theatres]] as press officer, dealing with both stage and film shows. | + | In January 1969 she joined [[Fox Theatres]] as press officer, dealing with both stage and film shows. She marketed shows at Commissioner Street theatres featuring artists such as Isaac Hayes and Tina Turner in the days before cultural sanctions halted the flow of international acts to SA. |
| − | Two years later, in 1970, she formed her own company, [[Showtime International]] | + | Two years later, in 1970, she formed her own company, [[Showtime International]] (later [[Showtime Events]] and [[Showtime Management]]). |
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| + | In 1979 she began working as a producer on contract for the new [[Sun City]] resort. She put [[Showtime International]] on hold when Sol Kerzner insisted she join his management team in 1981, bringing several big-name international acts to South Africa such as Frank Sinatra (who opened the [[Sun City Superbowl]] in July 1981), Queen, Rod Stewart and Elton John. | ||
=== As publicist === | === As publicist === | ||
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Publicity for many films, including ''[[Shanghai Patrol]]'' ([[David Millin]]) | Publicity for many films, including ''[[Shanghai Patrol]]'' ([[David Millin]]) | ||
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=== Other positions held === | === Other positions held === | ||
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Executive in the [[TMSA]] ([[Theatre Managements of South Africa]], 1993-) | Executive in the [[TMSA]] ([[Theatre Managements of South Africa]], 1993-) | ||
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== Awards, etc == | == Awards, etc == | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 21 July 2025
Hazel Feldman (1948-) is a journalist, theatre impresario, public relations consultant and publicist.
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Biography
Born in Johannesburg on 11 November, 1948, completing her schooling in 1965, then joined South African Associated Press to become a journalist. She eventually worked for the Rand Daily Mail, Sunday Express and Sunday Times before joining the entertainment industry in Johannesburg.
Married with two children. Her son, Tony Feldman, joined her at Showtime Management in 2004.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
In January 1969 she joined Fox Theatres as press officer, dealing with both stage and film shows. She marketed shows at Commissioner Street theatres featuring artists such as Isaac Hayes and Tina Turner in the days before cultural sanctions halted the flow of international acts to SA.
Two years later, in 1970, she formed her own company, Showtime International (later Showtime Events and Showtime Management).
In 1979 she began working as a producer on contract for the new Sun City resort. She put Showtime International on hold when Sol Kerzner insisted she join his management team in 1981, bringing several big-name international acts to South Africa such as Frank Sinatra (who opened the Sun City Superbowl in July 1981), Queen, Rod Stewart and Elton John.
As publicist
Stage shows she has worked on as publicist include:
The All-New, Non-Stop Minstrel Scandals (1970); the two tours by Liberace (1971, 197*); The Kokusai Revue (Yango John, 1973), Chicago (PACT, 1977)
As promotor and producer
International artists in South Africa
Jean-Michel Jarre Spectacular for opening of Lost City & Palace at Sun City. Gloria Estefan concerts (1997), Pavarotti Concerts (1996), Rolling Stones Concert (1995), 3 Tenors Concert at Union Buildings (1999), Queen, Frank Sinatra and Elton John.
Theatre
Fame, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Menopause The Musical (with Pieter Toerien, 2006 and 2007), Rent, Dreamgirls , Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Film work
Publicity for many films, including Shanghai Patrol (David Millin)
Other positions held
Executive in the TMSA (Theatre Managements of South Africa, 1993-)
Executive Producer of the Miss World Beauty Pageant (1992 - 1993),
Director Entertainment for Sun International Ltd (1984 - 1993)
Awards, etc
Sources
SACD 1974
http://whoswho.co.za/hazel-feldman-2963
Programme for the Kokusai Revue (courtesy of Geoff Burmeister)
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