Head down to the Bay of Plenty beach in Durban from July 15 to 17 for Durban’s extreme beach festival, DBNxFST.
With the vision of creating an annual event that showcases all elements of Durban lifestyle and alternative sports, the festival will host a number of events along with partner brands to bring Durban a unique taste of the strength of the industry in the birthplace of surfing and skateboarding in Africa.
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IF you missed Sweetie Darling during its run at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, you can catch this play -written and directed by multiple award-winning Clinton Marius and starring popular Durban actor Bongani Mbatha- at the Wits 969 Festival at Wits University in Johannesburg on July 13 and 15 and at the Loft Theatre at the Playhouse in Durban from July 19 to 24. Continue reading
A+E Networks has commissioned a local version of Married at First Sight for Lifetime Africa, and independent content creation company Oxyg3n Media has put out a call for participants to take part in the local version of this worldwide hit series. Continue reading
Witless, the new ITV Choice comedy series that premiered on the DStv channel 123 this week tells the story of flatmates Rhona (Kerry Howard) and Leanne (Zoe Boyle) whose lives are turned upside down after they witness a shocking gangland shooting.
Forced into witness protection, the girls quickly discover that assuming a new identity isn’t that simple. While Leanne jumps at the chance to create an extravagant alter-ego, Rhona is paralysed with fear, telling even the simplest lie.
With two teenage gang members determined to track them down, the girls find themselves getting deeper and deeper into trouble.
TheLuvvie.com spoke to the stars of the series – Kerry Howard (Him & Her) and Zoe Boyle (Sons Of Anarchy, Downton Abbey). Continue reading
New to BBC Earth (DStv channel 184) in South Africa is the documentary series, Flying to the Ends of the Earth, which airs from 7.30 pm on Tuesday, July 19.
In the show, Arthur Williams flies to some of the most remote and spectacular parts of the world to find out how people thrive in areas that can only be reached by aeroplane. Continue reading
As part of its July Ciné Club, the Alliance Française in Durban will be screening the French comedy, 9 Mois Ferme (9 Month Stretch), at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 13 at Alliance Française de Durban,22 Sutton Crescent, Corner Lilian Ngoyi (Windermere) Road, Morningside. Admission is free and there is a cash bar available. Continue reading
B!*ch Stole My Doek stars Shona Johnson
If you missed the recent National Arts Festival there is no need to despair as the 969 Festival will be kicking off on July 13 with an exciting theatre line-up, which includes standout productions hot off the Grahamstown stages.
Running until July 24 at the Wits Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, the 969 Festival features 20 theatre, dance and music, ranging from local dramas and comedy to innovative concepts from abroad. Continue reading
Outgoing National Arts Festival artistic director, Ismail Mahomed.
ARTISTIC excellence was celebrated at the National Arts Festival on Sunday morning (July 10) when the winners of the 2016 Standard Bank Ovation Awards were revealed at a ceremony which also honoured outgoing National Arts Festival artistic director, Ismail Mahomed.
Commenting on the impact of the awards, Mahomed said: “The Ovation Awards have earned a significant gravitas in the arts sector. They have become a barometer for audiences and visiting arts managements about productions that should not be missed. Artists at the festival have been bold and have used their talents and skills to engage with burning issues in the most creative ways.” Continue reading
FilmClub will be screening Chilean director, Sebastián Lelio’s Gloria, at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg at 7 pm on Tuesday, July 12. Continue reading
It shouldn’t be startling to know that the Maritzburg Musicians Club (MMC) is bringing strikingly good talent to the La Casa stage in Quarry Road, Pietermaritzburg.
Hard-working musician, David Starke, who loves to play old-time music, is on tour from Eshowe with Norwegian musical fiend and friend Jaran. And to keep you focused, local band Stark will also be playing on the night. There will also be having a sneak preview of the sounds of Nicky Grieshaber of Keys Alive at the beginning of the evening.
Tickets for the gig on Tuesday, July 12 are R40. Doors open at 7 pm. Continue reading
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