Menzi Mkhwane.
Lungile Mtshali. Photo: Paulo Menezes
Danica Delaray. Photo: Paulo Menezes
Anele Nene. Photo: Paulo Menezes
CREATING Secret Valley of the Great Kings, a new theatre production premiering at the Playhouse Loft Theatre in September, has been something of a labour of love for Menzi Mkhwane. Continue reading
Chief Albert Luthuli and Robert Kennedy.
THE film RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope, which recounts Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s visit to South Africa in 1966, is proof that America was always supportive of the anti-apartheid movement. So says Mark P. Carr, public affairs officer at the Consulate-General of the United States in Durban, who spoke to me ahead of a screening of the film at the Catalina Theatre at Wilson’s Wharf recently. Continue reading
Darryl David, organiser of the Midlands Literary Festival
THE sixth chapter of the annual Midlands Literary Festival takes place in Howick over the weekend of August 22 to 23. Continue reading
Eddie Redmayne will play Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Harry Potter’s textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them is the source material for the latest film taking place in JK Rowling’s wizarding world.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the much-anticipated new film, written by wizarding world creator J.K. Rowling and directed by David Yates, starts production in England. Continue reading
Big band enthusiasts are in for a treat when the 10th Brass Band Extravaganza comes to Artscape Theatre on Saturday, August 22. Continue reading
Bianca Baldi’s Zero Latitude
SIGHTINGS, a new exhibition curated by Amy Watson, can be viewed at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood, from Tuesday, August 18. The exhibition is part of the gallery’s 2014/15 Social Art Programme supported by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. Continue reading
Juan Burgers
Music-lovers can look forward to the world premiere of a major new South African composition, to be unveiled on the Playhouse Opera stage in November. Entitled Ubuntu – The Opera, the work is the magnum opus of Durban-based musician and composer, Juan Burgers, who for many years has played a leading role in this country’s classical music environment.
Andrew Walford
Shongweni potter, Andrew Walford, is hosting an open day at his home and studio on Sunday, August 23 between10 am and 5 pm. Relax in country setting overlooking Shongweni Dam and view hundreds of flame fired pots. Visitors will also be able to watch Andrew and local potters fire his oil kiln to a white heat. Inquiries: 031 769 1363 or www.andrewwalfordpottery.com
Participants from last year’s concert: Bianca Njoka – Holy Family College (18), Genevieve Ducray – Maris Stella (16), Pinkie Mtshali – Emmanuel Cathedral, Sipho Moorosi – St Benedict (16), Thabiso Phakathi – Kwa Thinthwa School for the Deaf (16) (with spectacles), Nosipho Ndaba – Holy Family College (17), (top) Lethiwe Ntaka – Kwa Thinthwa School for the Deaf (16) and Georgina Brink – Maris Stella (16)
Sing with One Voice is a choral music and dance concert featuring seven Catholic schools from the greater Durban area. This fund-raiser for the Denis Hurley Centre is taking place at Emmanuel Cathedral on Thursday, August 20 at 6.30 pm. Prior to the concert, there will be a free tour of the Denis Hurley Centre at 5.30 pm. Continue reading
Kahn Morbee
KAHN Morbee, frontman for South African rock/pop band, The Parlotones, is heading to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands next week (August 20 and 21) to perform songs from his solo EP, Salt. For the gig in Caversham he will be backed by The Parlotones’ Neil Pauw on drums and Trevor Rebello on bass. Continue reading
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