Ian Burgess-Simpson fine tunes the Steinway Grand Piano in the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Photo: Jonathan Burton
THE Steinway Concert Grand Model D piano in the Pietermaritzburg City Hall, which was damaged by rain water dripping from a leak in the city hall roof three years ago, has been fully repaired and will be back in action from 7.30 pm tonight (Saturday, March 19). Continue reading
Christopher Duigan and David Salleras. Photo: Val Adamson
THE music of George Gershwin takes centre stage when the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra takes to the stage of the Pietermaritzburg City Hall on Saturday, March 19 at 7.30 pm. Continue reading
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Enjoy some early St Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Rhumbelow Theatre at the Allan Wilson Shellhole in Alan Paton Road, Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, Maarch 13 at 2 pm and 6.30 pm. Continue reading
IF you live in Maritzburg and you love rock ‘n roll then you simply can’t afford to miss Memphis55, the new smash-hit tribute show inspired by the 1955 collaboration between rock’n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins!
The show will be staged at the Rhumbelow Theatre at the Allan Wilson Shellhole in Alan Paton Avenue, Pietermaritzburg at 2pm on Sunday, February 28. Continue reading
Anthony Stonier (left) and Darren King in The Art of Being Ugly.
ONE of the greatest elements of pantomime is the tradition of the pantomime dame, played by a male actor in fabulous costume. Two of Durban’s finest exponents of this art – Darren King and Anthony Stonier – take to the stage at the Hexagon Theatre on March 4 and 5 to celebrate the panto dame in the comedy, The Art of Being Ugly. Continue reading
FilmClub is hosting a screening of Larisa Sheptiko’s Wings at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 23. Continue reading
Grant Jacobs and Liam McDermott star in A Beautiful Wreckage.
The Hexagon Theatre on the Pietermaritzburg campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal is hosting its 10th annual Minifest! on February 26 and 27. Whether you love comedy or drama, this mini festival will offer theatre pieces to suit all tastes. The shows on offer include brand new theatre creations and award winners from other festivals. Tickets are R60 per show and there are special discounts if you book for more than one. Continue reading
TQ Zondi and Mpilo Nzimande star in Woza Albert.
Two award-winning productions will be performed at the Hexagon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus this week, with some shows especially for schools. Continue reading
If you love the music and songs from My Fair Lady, Camelot, Gigi, Brigadoon and Paint Your Wagon, then make sure you book your seats for Accustomed to his words – The lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner at the Hexagon Dive theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13. Continue reading
FILMCLUB will be screening Paweł Pawlikowski’s powerful film, Ida, at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 9. Continue reading
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