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Napoleon is back to show how #AbsolutePower corrupts absolutely in Animal Farm

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Animal Farm stars (from bottom left) Zuliswe Hadebe, Madisa Ndune, Mpume Mthombeni, Khutjo Green and MoMo Matsunyane.

WITH the nationwide #MustFall movements sparking debate around the nature of power and its abuses, there is arguably no better time to revisit George Orwell’s Animal Farm, which will be touring Gauteng as a stage production.

Standard Bank Young Artist Neil Coppen has skillfully woven the text from the classic novella into a hard-hitting play that resonates strongly with the South African socio-political situation. It is produced by ShakeXperience, a theatre company specialising in arts education. Continue reading →

Enjoy some Fawlty fun in Tarty Flowers! at the Rhumbelow

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Mark Mulder and Annie Robinson star in Tarty Flowers!

IF you loved Fawlty Towers, then get yourself down to the Rhumbelow Theatre – Pietermaritzburg at the Allan Wilson Shellhole, 5 Durban Road at 2 pm and 6.30 pm on Sunday, April 10 for the delightful tribute, Tarty Flowers!, starring Annie Robinson and Mark Mulder. Continue reading →

The Kickstands and The Alley Cats at the Maritzburg Musician’s Club

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The Kickstands.

FOLLOWING last week’s record breaking attendance at La Casa, during which Gangs of Ballet and Mali Zulu blew the audience away, and numerous well-attended music festivals around the Country, Maritzburg Musician’s Club plans to deliver more top-notch music.

On Tuesday, March 5, The Alley Cats, locally known from the Marshall Music shop, will be showcasing their gifts with a bit of swing, and a bit of bop! Also headed to the MMC are the Durban-based Kickstands, who deliver a tight, enjoyable acoustic sound. Continue reading →

South African Theatre Season 2016: Forgotten Futures

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Nortasuna directed by 2016 Naledi nominee, Lidija Marelic. Photo: Supplied

THE South African Theatre Season, presented by Drama for Life in partnership with Wits Theatre, Wits School of Arts and Wits Counselling, Careers and Development Unit, is back on home turf this year after a successful 2015 season at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Running from April 6 to 9 the season brings to its audiences the thought provoking theme of Forgotten Futures. Continue reading →

Chloe Clark to launch debut EP in Durban

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Durban-based singer, pianist and songwriter Chloe Clark will release her debut four-track EP, In Between, on the roof of the Roma Revolving Restaurant on Saturday, April 2.

Chloe is exceptionally happy with how the project has come together over the past two years and is also excited to have Bradley Grey and Nosihle Zulu open the event. In addition the eleven part vocal group she coaches as choir mistress at Thomas More College, The Retrobeats, will provide backing harmonies.

Tickets are R50 and are available at http://www.quicket.co.za/, via email chloeclarkbookings@gmail.com or at the door.