Stead, songs and stories
December 12, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews “Once Upon a Tune:”, the first solo cabaret from Durban theatre kingpin Steven Stead. It also features pianist Evan Roberts. … More Stead, songs and stories
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Arts journalist focusing on leisure and entertainment news, views, reviews and interviews in South Africa, with an emphasis on what is hot and happening in KwaZulu-Natal.
Death of Dawn Lindberg
December 8, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports that tributes are pouring in on social media for theatre legend Dawn Lindberg, who has died of a Covid-19-related illness,. … More Death of Dawn Lindberg
Sparkly nod to piano royalty
November 18, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews a new show by Ian von Memerty, “Princes of Piano”. Final shows are at Durban’s Umbilo Rhumbelow Theatre tonight and tomorrow. … More Sparkly nod to piano royalty
McIlroy on tip-top form
November 16, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews “The Apology”, latest production from Durban’s Aaron McIlroy and his longtime writer-director partner, Patrick Kenny, … More McIlroy on tip-top form
Changes at gourmet getaway
November 8, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews the gourmet getaway that is Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse in the Drakensberg. There have been changes – and more are planned. … More Changes at gourmet getaway
Food for Thought: Ian von Memerty
October 29, 2020
BILLY SUTER talks to Ian von Memerty about food and drink. The singer-pianist is soon to present his “Prince of The Piano” show in Durban, … More Food for Thought: Ian von Memerty
Death of pianist Colin Penn
October 3, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports on the death today, following a stroke, of popular and longtime Durban pianist and show producer Colin Penn. He was 79. … More Death of pianist Colin Penn
Celebrating Woodstock again!
September 29, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews The Reals band’s 1960s tribute show, “Woodstock”, which is back at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo from October 2 to 4. Once again it’s a hit. … More Celebrating Woodstock again!
Marion, song… and pigeon poop
September 14, 2020
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban singer-actress and teacher Marion Loudon about her favourite things, career highs, glue-gun burns, a naughty pigeon and her two new shows. … More Marion, song… and pigeon poop
Death of Durban art doyenne
July 30, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports that tributes are pouring in for well-loved Durban art doyenne Marianne Meijer, who died this morning. The artist, born in Holland, was 85. … More Death of Durban art doyenne
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