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 delightful “Sister Act”, the 20th Northcliff High School stage musical to visit Durban’s Playhouse, where it is booked in until Sunday. Great fun! … More Some fine voices in fun musical
BILLY SUTER reviews Durban’s KickstArt company’s new children’s play, the Greg King-directed “The BFG”, based on the popular Roald Dahl book from 1982. … More Scrumdillyumptious treat for all!
BILLY SUTER reviews “Shenanigans”. the first touring solo show by Cape Town drag and lip-sync icon, Lilly Slaptsilli, formerly of Mince. He rates it a must – but not for Mother Grundies. … More Leggy Lilly still reigns supreme
BILLY SUTER with an occasional column in which he chats to musicians about musical likes and dislikes. The spotlight is on Cindy Alter, formerly of South African all-girl band Clout. … More Sound Bites: Cindy Alter
BILLY SUTER reports that the countdown has begun to the July 6 reopening of Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo, which closed in December when roof beams cracked. … More The Rhumbelow scrubs up well
BILLY SUTER with an occasional column in which he chats to popular musicians about their musical likes and dislikes. The spotlight is on singer-guitarist Rowan Stuart. … More Sound Bites: Rowan Stuart
BILLY SUTER visited Thula Thula Game Reserve and discovered not only a peaceful retreat, but the owner’s plan to publish a book and introduce an exciting volunteer programme. … More Up close with famous elephants
BILLY SUTER reports on Durban auditions for a new full-time tertiary academy for the performing arts, especially geared for a career in musical theatre. It opens in Cape Town in 2019. … More New SA musical theatre academy
BILLY SUTER reviews KickstArt’s eagerly awaited production of the Lerner and Loewe musical, “Camelot”, with Steven Stead as King Arthur and Jessica Sole as Guinevere. … More Right royal treat from KickstArt
BILLY SUTER reports that Facebook is being swamped with messages of shock and condolence over the sudden death of pianist and singer Lorraine Shannon. … More Sad farewell to a local talent
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