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, after almost a full year of online writing after 39 years in the newspaper world, 24 as Arts Editor of The Mercury, looks back on the highs and lows of theatre in 2017. … More SA theatre – 2017 in review
BILLY SUTER reviews “Aaron and Lisa @ Tina’s”, a bulging sackful of ho-ho-ho, perfect for the festive season. It stars two of Durban’s most colourful and loved stage personalties. … More Mad mix of music and mirth
BILLY SUTER reviews “Tina: Simply the Best”, latest tribute show at the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino. He wonders if it isn’t time for some fresh entertainment at this venue. … More Borole and the hits of Tina Turner
BILLY SUTER reviews the fun “Captain Redbeard and Jeff’s Great Christmas Adventure”, starring Aaron McIlroy and Patrick Kenny. The show is in Durban until December 16. … More Rollicking festive fare for Durban
BILLY SUTER reviews the 13th “Dolphins By Starlight” at Durban’s uShaka Marine World, which runs in the dolphin arena until December 13. The show features a host of local performers. … More Making waves with festive flair
BILLY SUTER reviews the 14th pantomime from Durban’s award-winning KickstArt theatre company – a rollicking variation of “Sinbad the Sailor”, in Durban until January 7. … More Ship-shape for a whale of a time
BILLY SUTER reviews the new show by Durban’s The Reals – a showband entertainment in which the versatile team pays tribute to British bands Badfinger and Bad Company. … More A rocking nod to British bands
BILLY SUTER chats to Lyle Buxton about the challenges of his title role in KickstArt’s 14th panto, “Sinbad the Sailor, opening at Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on December 1. … More Lyle and the challenges of panto
BILLY SUTER reviews the new incarnation of the long-running stage musical revue, “A Handful of Keys”, which is at Sibaya Casino, near Umhlanga, until November 19. … More Still fun after all these years
BILLY SUTER reviews the latest show by South African master satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys, who is back as Tannie Evita to look back at local history and offer anecdotes and new observations. … More Comedy with clout and cacti
