Astonishing work from Staunton
BILLY SUTER reports that one of the best performances this year is the wonderful Imelda Staunton’s powerful portrayal of one of the most acid-tongued of all theatre characters. … More Astonishing work from Staunton
BILLY SUTER reports that one of the best performances this year is the wonderful Imelda Staunton’s powerful portrayal of one of the most acid-tongued of all theatre characters. … More Astonishing work from Staunton
BILLY SUTER reviews two new cook books – one with memoirs and recipes by Tony Jackman, the other featuring milk tart variations. Plus – a chance to win Jackman’s book! … More Win a Tony Jackman cook book!
BILLY SUTER reports on the countdown to South Africa’s 43rd National Arts Festival in Grahamstown – with focus on Durban shows scheduled for the big event. … More Set for 11 days of amazing
BILLY SUTER talks to Hilton Arts Festival director Sue Clarence about festival plans, hopes, changes… and memorable moments from the must-do event that is now in its 25th year. … More Focus on the Hilton Arts Festival
BILLY SUTER reports that a South African film, set for the 38th Durban International Film Festival, has won the best documentary award at this year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. … More US award for SA animated film
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban diva Pinkie Mtshali about her new disco show, her heart attack, roles in “Hair”, “Abbamaniacs” and “Show Boat”… and the day she lost her skirt on stage. … More Pinkie, disco and a heart attack
BILLY SUTER reviews “Just Me and Elton”, a show by singer-pianist Cat Simoni that is being staged at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo from Friday to Sunday, June 23 to 25. … More Cat and the hits of Elton
BILLY SUTER reports that a feast of British royalty fare is headed for DStv in July, including features on the princes, Kate Middleton, Windsor Castle and royal recipes. … More Right royal feast of television
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban actor Bryan Hiles, star of KickstArt’s “James and the Giant Peach”, who discusses the Bard, reincarnation, new projects – and the day he stole a yacht. … More When actor Bryan stole a yacht
BILLY SUTER reports that Russian conductor Daniel Raiskin, currently conducting Durban’s KZNPO, might have been a chef. He also chats about the orchestra’s June 22 concert. … More Maestro might have been a chef