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
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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.
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
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
Online sales for daily doodles
July 30, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports that 15 of 100 doodles he posted to his Facebook page during lockdown are on sale (R200 each) as limited-edition, digital images. … More Online sales for daily doodles
Tributes pour in for Pinkie Mtshali
July 9, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports that tributes are pouring in for Durban diva Pinkie Mtshali, who died yesterday. She was seen in such hits as “Showboat”, “Hair” and “Abbamaniacs”. … More Tributes pour in for Pinkie Mtshali
Luxury at a good price for locals
July 7, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews Umhlanga’s luxury boutique hotel, Teremok, built in the 1960s as the holiday home of a Russian mining surveyor. Teremok has new specials for locals. … More Luxury at a good price for locals
