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== Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance == | == Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance == | ||
| − | + | Anton Calitz is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitarist from Port Elizabeth, known for his evocative folk and rock performances. With a career spanning over three decades, he has captivated audiences with his lyrical storytelling and distinctive one-man-band style, incorporating vocals, guitar, harmonica, and pan flutes into his performances. | |
| − | + | Anton first took to the stage in 1989, securing the late-night/early-morning slot at the iconic It’s Country in Evatt Street. Since then, he has built a reputation as a compelling live performer at folk music clubs, arts festivals, and intimate venues across South Africa. | |
| − | [[The Canterbury Tales (adaptation, 2005)|''The Canterbury Tales'']] at the [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (July 2005) | + | In 2013, Anton co-founded the band Silverhorse alongside veteran musicians [[Keith Yoko]], [[Cliffy Francis]], and [[Sandy Robbie]]. The group performed music revue shows in Port Elizabeth, most notably ''[[Tonight’s the Night]]'', a tribute to Neil Young, until disbanding in 2016. |
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| + | ===As solo artist=== | ||
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| + | From 1990 to 2010, Anton staged nine original music shows at the [[National Arts Festival]], gaining widespread recognition for his thought-provoking performances. | ||
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| + | * ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'' (1991) | ||
| + | * ''[[Live Jived and Jumping]]'' (1993) | ||
| + | * ''[[Curve Balls and Crooked Hearts]]'' (1995) | ||
| + | * ''[[Kwaaihoek Stories]]'' (2007–2009) | ||
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| + | ===Discography=== | ||
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| + | His discography includes several albums, including: | ||
| + | * ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'' (1993) | ||
| + | * ''[[Unplucked]]'' (1993) | ||
| + | * ''[[Dreaming Out Aloud]]'' (1999) | ||
| + | * ''[[Kwaaihoek Stories]]'' (2005) | ||
| + | * ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'' (compilation, 2010) | ||
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| + | ===As actor/singer=== | ||
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| + | He appeared in a several productions for [[DSN Productions]], including: ''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006); ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' ("Minstrel") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (April, May 2005) and [[The Canterbury Tales (adaptation, 2005)|''The Canterbury Tales'']] at the [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (July 2005). | ||
===Awards=== | ===Awards=== | ||
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''[[Standard Bank National Schools Festival]]'' programme, 2005 | ''[[Standard Bank National Schools Festival]]'' programme, 2005 | ||
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| + | https://www.bouncepromotions.com/performers/south-africa/eastern-cape/port-elizabeth/musicians/anton-calitz/ | ||
Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:44, 10 August 2026
Anton Calitz (?-) is an actor, singer, songwriter and educator.
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Biography
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Anton Calitz is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitarist from Port Elizabeth, known for his evocative folk and rock performances. With a career spanning over three decades, he has captivated audiences with his lyrical storytelling and distinctive one-man-band style, incorporating vocals, guitar, harmonica, and pan flutes into his performances.
Anton first took to the stage in 1989, securing the late-night/early-morning slot at the iconic It’s Country in Evatt Street. Since then, he has built a reputation as a compelling live performer at folk music clubs, arts festivals, and intimate venues across South Africa.
In 2013, Anton co-founded the band Silverhorse alongside veteran musicians Keith Yoko, Cliffy Francis, and Sandy Robbie. The group performed music revue shows in Port Elizabeth, most notably Tonight’s the Night, a tribute to Neil Young, until disbanding in 2016.
As solo artist
From 1990 to 2010, Anton staged nine original music shows at the National Arts Festival, gaining widespread recognition for his thought-provoking performances.
- Dead Slugs and Strawberries (1991)
- Live Jived and Jumping (1993)
- Curve Balls and Crooked Hearts (1995)
- Kwaaihoek Stories (2007–2009)
Discography
His discography includes several albums, including:
- Dead Slugs and Strawberries (1993)
- Unplucked (1993)
- Dreaming Out Aloud (1999)
- Kwaaihoek Stories (2005)
- Dead Slugs and Strawberries (compilation, 2010)
As actor/singer
He appeared in a several productions for DSN Productions, including: Macbeth ("Seyton") at the Port Elizabeth Opera House (April 2004, July 2006); Romeo and Juliet ("Minstrel") at the Port Elizabeth Opera House and Guy Butler Theatre (April, May 2005) and The Canterbury Tales at the Guy Butler Theatre (July 2005).
Awards
Sources
The Herald, 26 April 2004
The Herald, 6 July 2006
Romeo and Juliet theatre programme
Standard Bank National Schools Festival programme, 2005
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