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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]]''. | ||
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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. | ||
| − | 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]]. Her son, Tony Feldman, joined her at [[Showtime Management]] in 2004. |
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Stage shows she has worked on as publicist include: | Stage shows she has worked on as publicist include: | ||
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''[[Fame]]'', ''[[Chicago]]'', ''[[We Will Rock You]]'', ''[[Menopause]]'', ''[[Rent]]'', ''[[Dreamgirls]]'' , ''[[Jersey Boys]]'', ''[[Priscilla Queen of the Desert]]''. | ''[[Fame]]'', ''[[Chicago]]'', ''[[We Will Rock You]]'', ''[[Menopause]]'', ''[[Rent]]'', ''[[Dreamgirls]]'' , ''[[Jersey Boys]]'', ''[[Priscilla Queen of the Desert]]''. | ||
| − | Gloria Estefan concerts (1997), Pavarotti Concerts (1996), Rolling Stones Concert (1995), 3 Tenors Concert at Union Buildings (1999) | + | Gloria Estefan concerts (1997), Pavarotti Concerts (1996), Rolling Stones Concert (1995), 3 Tenors Concert at Union Buildings (1999), Queen, Frank Sinatra and Elton John. |
=== Film work === | === Film work === | ||
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| − | + | Publicity for many films, including ''[[Shanghai Patrol]]'' ([[David Millin]]) | |
Revision as of 16:17, 26 April 2017
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.
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 , later Showtime Events and Showtime Management. Her son, Tony Feldman, joined her at Showtime Management in 2004.
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, Dreamgirls , Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Gloria Estefan concerts (1997), Pavarotti Concerts (1996), Rolling Stones Concert (1995), 3 Tenors Concert at Union Buildings (1999), Queen, Frank Sinatra and Elton John.
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 of the South African tour (courtesy of Geoff Burmeister).
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