BILLY SUTER chats to award-winning theatre stalwart Steven Stead about Durban’s new panto, plans to stage “Camelot” and “The Play That Goes Wrong” and his eary days in theatre. … More Showbiz, Stead and Sinbad
BILLY SUTER spent a weekend at the Wild Coast Sun – in 750 hectares of lush coastal bush in Port Edward – and got to experience the popular, fun R80 million Wild Waves Water Park. … More Take a walk on the wild side…
BILLY SUTER reports that a Gauteng chef, who has twice been named South Africa’s Chef of the Year, has now been rated as the world’s best female chef, at a ceremony in Poland. … More SA’s Chantel is world’s top chef
BILLY SUTER took a drive to Johannesburg to review the new international touring production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, “Evita”. … More Fine production, but not the best
BILLY SUTER reviews a low-fuss Rhumbelow Theatre tribute to the music and memories of Jim Croce – by Durban singer-guitarist Rob Warren (of The Black Lapels trio) and his dad, Bruce. … More Jim Croce, Rob and his pastor dad
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban-born Samantha Peo, star of such musicals as “Cabaret” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, who returns to her hometown for a show this weekend. … More Sam, soulfire and that darn word…
BILLY SUTER reviews the new Rhumbelow Theatre supper show by singer-pianist Cat Simoni, a tribute to ’60s pop star Francoise Hardy, with much Jacques Brel. … More When Francoise Hardy meets Brel
BILLY SUTER pays a visit to Hluhluwe to see the changes and experience the quieter life at a hotel there that began in 1924 as a wood and iron hotel, and now is a popular draw with 81 rooms. … More A new experience in Hluhluwe
BILLY SUTER revisits scrapbooks from his 24 years as Arts Editor of The Mercury to reminisce about interviews with choreographer Denise Britz and top drag act, Lilli Slaptsilli. … More Denise Britz and Lilli Slaptsilli
BILLY SUTER reports that ace satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys, who turned 72 recently, is returning to Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre soon – this time in wig, frock and make-up. … More Ace satirist back in a frock
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