Hazel Feldman

Hazel Feldman (1948-) is a journalist, theatre impresario, public relations consultant and publicist.

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.

Married with ** children.

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.

Two years later, in 1970, she formed her own company, Showtime International.

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

Jean-Michel Jarre Spectacular for opening of Lost City & Palace at Sun City.

Fame, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Menopause, Rent.

Gloria Estefan concerts (1997), Pavarotti Concerts (1996), Rolling Stones Concert (1995), 3 Tenors Concert at Union Buildings (1999)

Film work

Publicitty 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)

Sources

SACD 1974

http://whoswho.co.za/hazel-feldman-2963

Programme of the South African tour (courtesy of Geoff Burmeister).

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