THE second concert in Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival series in Ballito, titled ‘Songs my Mother Taught Me’, will take place at Grace Hall, Ashton International College, Albertina Way, Ballito, at 3 pm on Sunday, October 15. Continue reading
Month: October 2017
SWING INTO SPRING with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and the waltzes of Johann Strauss!
A bouquet of beautiful music will be presented to local audiences when ‘Swing into Spring’ comes to Pietermaritzburg City Hall, a city renowned for its rich floral and gardening heritage, on Friday, October 13 at 7.30 pm, writes ESTELLE SINKINS.
Bringing to life a magnificent selection of music that celebrates and uplifts with tones of spring, new energy and rebirth, will be the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra. Continue reading
Award-winning films, poetry, music and book talks at the Maritzburg Social Justice Film and Arts Festival
AWARD-winning documentary film-maker, Rehad Desai (Miners Shot Down) will be in the city to attend the screening of his latest film, Giant is Falling, as part of the Maritzburg Social Justice Film and Arts Festival, writes ESTELLE SINKINS.
Co-directed by Jabulani Mzozo, the film takes a sweeping look at the political events of recent years that signal the end of an era in South Africa. Continue reading
Don’t miss Rob van Vuuren at Michaelhouse
ENJOY the Best of Rob van Vuuren and friends! at the Schlesinger Theatre at Michaelhouse in Balgo2wan at 7.30 pm on Thursday, October 12.
Maritzburg College old boy, Van Vuuren, will be joined on stage by Durbanites, Neil Green and Troy Tesla. Continue reading
Cat Simoni brings a touch of French flair to the Rhumbelow Theatre
HOWICK singer Cat Simoni will be performing the music of Françoise Hardy at the Rhumbelow Theatre at the Allan Wilson Shellhole in Alan Paton Avenue, Pietermaritzburg at 2 pm and 6.30 pm on October 8.
Françoise Hardy, ooh la-la!, written and directed by Paul Spence, will also be staged at the Rhumbelow Theatre in Cunningham Avenue, Umbilo, Durban, at 8 pm on October 13; 8 pm on October 14 and at 2 pm and 6.30 pm on October 15. Continue reading
New SA surf-flick, ‘Deep End’, wraps filming in Durbs
AFTER 29 days of filming in Durban, production company Arclight, is set to begin the next stage of their journey with post-production on their surf-flick Deep End. Continue reading
Dalin Oliver brings his comedy to Durban
ONE of Cape Town’s favourite comedians, Dalin Oliver, will be performing his show, Face For Radio, directed by Stuart Taylor, at Seabrooke’s Theatre at Durban High School at 8 pm on October 6 and October 7. Continue reading
Enjoy some crazy comedy at the Golden Horse Casino in ‘Maritzburg
THREE of the funniest men and women in comedy are heading to Pietermaritzburg to perform in Crazy Funny! at the Golden Horse Casino at 8 pm on Saturday, October 14.
Hosted by the casino and On Fire Entertainment!, the line-up includes Khanyisa Bunu (pictured), who opened for Trevor Noah on his most recent South African tour, and Durban comedy stalwarts, Masood Boomgaard and Neil Green. Continue reading
Party with the boys, Vegas-style!
IF you want a guaranteed evening of gre4at entertainment, then get yourself down to the Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban for Tie A Knot In It – (Vegas Baby!), writes ESTELLE SINKINS.
Starring three of Durban’s best known actors, Rowan Bartlett, Darren King and Bryan Hiles, the show is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the many singers who have performed in Las Vegas over the years. Continue reading
Enjoy great theatre for FREE at the Playhouse’s KZN Arts Showcase
THE Playhouse Company is celebrating theatre in KwaZulu-Natal with a special showcase of productions this October, writes ESTELLE SINKINS.
Co-curated by the Playhouse Company with K-CAP, Umsindo Theatre Projects, the University of KZN drama department and an independent panel, the KZN Arts Showcase features 10 productions. Continue reading