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.
BILLY SUTER reviews “The Trickster” at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo. It is the latest outpouring of magic and mentalism from quick-witted 26-year-old, Brendon Peel. … More More magic and merriment with Peel
BILLY SUTER reviews “Sinatra and Me”, a big hit in London and LA. It’s a Frank Sinatra tribute show which i at Durban’s Rockwood Theatre at Sibata Casino to open a countrywide tour. … More Elegant salute to Old Blue Eyes
BILLY SUTER reviews the KickstArt touring production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Into the Woods”, first staged by KickstArt in Durban in 2016. It is in Joburg until April 21. … More Another beguiling trip into the woods
BILLY SUTER reports that it was a double celebration this week when Showmax became the first streaming service to win at the South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas), … More Double celebration for Showmax
BILLY SUTER reports on the full line-up of 2019 stage shows planned by award-winning Durban theatre compay, KickstArt. Among the plans is another Stephen Sondheim musical. … More KickstArt theatre plans for 2019
BILLY SUTER chats to Cape Town drag icon Lilly Slaptsilli, half of hit duo Mince, who is in Durban from Feb 22 to 24 with the hilarious lip-sync show, “Shenaningans”. Also, win 8 tickets! … More Lilly, lip-sync, stand-up & YouTube
BILLY SUTER reports that the entire audience of the new Ian von Memerty and Gino Fabbri show had to be led by the stars into theatre dressing rooms to escape protesting students. … More Protest drama for Durban audience
BILLY SUTER reviews “Listen”, a tribute to musical theatre at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre, and celebrates on-the-rise singing talent that has great potential in the world of showbiz. … More Excellent showcase for stellar talent
BILLY SUTER reviews “Common and Class”, a show melding song, comedy, slapstick and dance, teaming Ian von Memerty and Gino Fabbri. It’s in Durban at the start of an SA tour. … More Scramble of corn and craziness
BILLY SUTER visited Joburg to review the first SA production of the Agatha Christie play, “The Mousetrap”, and the large-scale Marc Lottering musical, “Aunty Merle The Musical”. … More Marvellous Merle & The Mousetrap
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