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 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
BILLY SUTER reports that a celebration of the life of Durban-based funnyman, singer and musician Fernando Lamy, who passed away on September 26, will be held on October 4 in Durban. … More Celebrating the life of comic Lamy
BILLY SUTER reports on an acoustic tribute show in Durban that salutes the music and memories of a US hit-maker who gave us “Time in a Bottle and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown”. … More A tribute to Jim Croce
BILLY SUTER reports that former Soft Shoes singer Jervis Pennington is back on the Gauteng stage with a musical memoir … and, in Durban, Ashwin Singh is reviving a 2006 drama. … More Stage works calling back the past
BILLY SUTER visits a glorious gourmet getaway and heavenly haven in the Kamberg Valley, close to Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve – Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse. … More Gourmet getaway for the bucket list
BILLY SUTER reports on the memorial service held tonight (September 26) at Durban’s Playhouse Opera to pay tribute to theatre stalwart Themi Venturas, who died of cancer. … More Fitting farewell for theatre stalwart
BILLY SUTER reports that a date has been set at Durban’s Playhouse Opera to reflect on the life and times of theatre stalwart Themi Venturas, who recently died of pancreatic cancer. … More Themi Venturas memorial
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