Acclaimed dance work, ‘We Are Still Marching’, back at the Playhouse

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Back by popular demand after a critically acclaimed season at the Playhouse in 2016, We Are Still Marching returns to the Playhouse Drama Theatre from May 24 to 28 for schools at 10 am, and for the public on Saturday, May 27 at 7.30 pm and Sunday, May 28 at 2.30 pm as part of The Playhouse Company’s New Stages season. Continue reading

Siphokazi is the headline at the Vuma FM Concert at the Royal Show

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Siphokazi will be headling the Vuma FM concert on May 28. Photo: Supplied

THE name Siphokazi Mohapi has become synonymous with soulful sounds, poignant lyrics and sophisticated Afro-chic style – and on Sunday, May 28 her fans will be able to see her performing live at the Vuma FM Concert at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg. Continue reading

Locnville and Dan Patlansky to rock the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg

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Locnville are headlining the East Coast Radio Royal Rock Concert at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg on May 28. Photo: Supplied

 

 

WORLD RENOWNED blues guitarist, Dan Patlansky, and award-winning pop-electro-hip-hop sensations, Locnville, are set to headline this year’s East Coast Radio Royal Rock Concert at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday, May 28. Continue reading

Don’t miss Welcome Msomi’s iconic play, ‘uMabatha’ at DUT’s Courtyard Theatre

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The cast of uMabatha, which is being staged at DUT’s Courtyard Theatre. Photo: Siya Meyiwa

The Durban University of Technology Department of Drama and Production Studies will present a re-interpretation of Welcome Msomi’s iconic and critically-acclaimed 1971 play, uMabatha, until 18 May .

Msomi’s play, known as known as ‘the Zulu Macbeth‘, offers a localised reading of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It will be staged at the Courtyard Theatre, Steve Biko Road, Ritson Campus, Gate 6.  Continue reading

Guitarists, Billy Monama and Themba Mokoena, to perform in KZN

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Billy Monama. Photo: Thami Ntuli

In association with Concerts SA, guitar maestro, Billy Monama, and the legendary Themba Mokoena are touring the country as part of the GrazRoots “Geleza Tour” Project.

Fans can catch them at The Chairman, 146 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point, Durban at 10 pm on Saturday, May 20 – tickets R150 at 079 753 6313 or info@thechairmanlive.com – and at Mamas Jazz Restaurant, 210 Northway Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban North  at 8.30pm on Sunday, May 21. To book phone 076 195 4630 or email info@mamasjusjazzin.co.za  Continue reading

Classy entertainment in store at the 2017 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg

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Blues legend, Dan Patlansky, will be one of four great acts at the Royal Rock concert on May 27. Also performing will be Locnville, Ard Matthews and the Black Lapels. Photo: Bakkes Images

SOUTH African musicians, Ard Mathews, Dan Patlansky, Locnville and Siphokazi, are among the drawcards at this year’s Royal Agricultural Show concerts, writes ESTELLE SINKINS.

Music plays a major part in the event, which runs at the Agricultural Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg from Friday, May 26 to Sunday, June 4. Continue reading

Enjoy a weekend of glorious classical music in Franschhoek

DURING one weekend of music-making in May, those in and around the scenic and historic town of Franschhoek will have the chance to indulge in a series of concerts in the NG Church and the Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine. Continue reading