Musho!: celebrating the skill of the solo or duo performer

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PANSA KwaZulu-Natal presents the 11th Musho! International Theatre Festival from January 13 to 18 at the Catalina Theatre in Durban’s Wilson’s Wharf. The festival is dedicated to small works and the celebration of the skill of the solo or duo performer. Continue reading

The Phansi Museum explores colonial and apartheid periods through fashion

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Kitchen suit.

 

“MUCH is considered fabulous in South Africa, even if the origins are deeply rooted in some evil human engineering and racism suffered by many.  But, just think of music, fashion, and all art in general, how the very craft of it inspired great exploration,” says Paul Mikula, architect and initiator of the Phansi Museum. Continue reading

Head to the Playhouse for great music and dance

untitledTHE Playhouse in Durban is hosting its Test Driving The Arts series in December.

The initiative provides up-and-coming artists with a platform for public performance. The performances are free to the public, and take place over lunchtimes just outside the Playhouse doors.

On December 15 from 12 noon to 2 pm  catch Amatholamnyama – Ingoma Yezinsizwa; Champions – Amapansula; King – country music; and Fusion Musique (African vocals).

The Playhouse is also hosting Sundowner concerts on December 11 and 18 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the coffee shop.  Thobeka Langa will perform on December 11 and 5th Season on December 18. Admission is free.