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 spent a weekend at the Wild Coast Sun – in 750 hectares of lush coastal bush in Port Edward – and got to experience the popular, fun R80 million Wild Waves Water Park. … More Take a walk on the wild side…
BILLY SUTER reports that a Gauteng chef, who has twice been named South Africa’s Chef of the Year, has now been rated as the world’s best female chef, at a ceremony in Poland. … More SA’s Chantel is world’s top chef
BILLY SUTER took a drive to Johannesburg to review the new international touring production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, “Evita”. … More Fine production, but not the best
BILLY SUTER reviews a low-fuss Rhumbelow Theatre tribute to the music and memories of Jim Croce – by Durban singer-guitarist Rob Warren (of The Black Lapels trio) and his dad, Bruce. … More Jim Croce, Rob and his pastor dad
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban-born Samantha Peo, star of such musicals as “Cabaret” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, who returns to her hometown for a show this weekend. … More Sam, soulfire and that darn word…
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 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
