Norman Morrissey
FORMER Pietermaritzburg resident Norman Morrissey will be launching his latest poetry anthology, Strandloop, at Café Tatham, on the first floor of the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Road at 5.30 pm for 6 pm on Friday, May 6. Continue reading
A model shows off one of the new scarves. Photo: Ardmore/Hermès
LUXURY French brand, Hermès, and Ardmore Ceramic Art, based in Caversham in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, have collaborated to launch a new range of patterned scarves. Continue reading
Maestro Richard Cock.
Caversham Mill Restaurant in the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal midlands is hosting Conduct Unbecoming! narrated by Richard Cock at 8 pm on Thursday, April 21.
The conductor, who will also be taking part in the Michaelhouse Music Festival, will be telling stories and anecdotes from the world of conductors.
Guests will also be treated to a guest performance by The Philip Cox Trio, which will be launching their album, Top Drawer.
Top Drawer promises so much yet delivers more, the devotion of each musician in the show comes together to create an experience that delights audiences and reminds that contemporary music in South Africa is vibrant and alive!
Tickets are R120, which excludes dinner, which can be ordered off the al a carte menu. Book at 033 234 4524 or 072 125 3392.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
An impressive line-up of phenomenal eclectic music, from Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Beatenberg; Platform Jazz to Nibs van der Spuy; and the KZN Philharmonic to Seb Goldswain, is on the programme for the second Michaelhouse Music Festival, which takes place at the Balgowan school from April 22 to 24. Continue reading
Madama Butterfly
Releasing on Saturday, April 23 at Cinema Nouveau theatres is the next opera in the Metropolitan Opera’s current season, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.
Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences since its premiere in 2006. Kristine Opolais plays the title role with Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Continue reading
AS part of BBC World News’ new BBC Identity Season (#bbcidentity) DStv channel 400 will be screening Forgotten Girls of Dhaka at 4.30 pm on Friday, April 22, and 7.30 pm, 2.30pm and 8.30pm on Sunday, April 24. Continue reading
The cast of KickStArt Theatre Company’s Into the Woods which is running at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban. Photo: Val Adamson
Review: Into The Woods – Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
THERE is a saying ‘be careful what you wish for’, but I for one am extremely happy that my wish – that Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods would be staged in Durban one day – came true. Currently running at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, KickStArt Theatre Company has again showed what can be achieved by ambitious dreamers and a dream cast and crew. Continue reading
Naledi award-winners Fiona Ramsay and Janna Ramos-Violante in Doubt.
VETERAN actress, Fiona Ramsay, made history on Tuesday, April, when she won the best lead performance in a play (female) for two different plays – Doubt and Miss Dietrich Regrets at the prestigious Naledi Theatre Awards at the Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City, Johannesburg.
Her co-star in Doubt, Janna Ramos-Violante, won the best supporting actress award. She was one of several actors and companies with links to KwaZulu-Natal who enjoyed a great night at the awards ceremony. Continue reading
SUNIDHI Chauhan, the songstress with the golden voice is set to wow audiences on April 22 at Westridge Tennis Stadium, Durban and on April 23 at Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World, Johannesburg in series of concerts produced by Golden Jewellers and Imagination Unlimited. Continue reading
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