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 chats to Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist about shows, fears and memorable moments. Back in Durban until August 19, Andre is celebrating his 25th year in showbiz. … More Andre and his most tense moments
BILLY SUTER reports on the top prize-winning film from the 38th Durban International Film Festival, one of Africa’s leading and longest running festivals. The event ended on July 23. … More SA ‘queer’ drama wins top award
BILLY SUTER was among the hundreds who attended the Westville memorial and musical tribute for former Durban teacher, singer-guitarist and show producer Stuart Mey. … More Fitting farewell for Stuart Mey
BILLY SUTER reviews the menu and reports on changes at Durban’s Suncoast Towers, where the Jeera restaurant has had some decor changes and welcomed a new man in the kitchen. … More Spicing up Suncoast Towers
BILLY SUTER reviews “Gotta Lotta Soul”… probably the most fun party show entertainment to date at this unpretentious supper theatre in Durban’s Cunningham Road, Umbilo. … More One of the best party shows to date
BILLY SUTER reports that Durban is included on the South African tour by a Russian circus whose acts are performed in or above a 12m-diameter pool with fountains and lasers. … More Russian circus makes a big splash!
BILLY SUTER chats to seasoned singer Percy Smith who, settled again in Durban, is performing in the new production at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre, a show with a lot of soul. … More Smith and a whole lotta soul
BILLY SUTER reviews “The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice”, a sparkling, two-hour salute to Disney’s most popular animated movie successes. It moves to Cape Town after Durban. … More Cool world of pure enchantment
BILLY SUTER reviews a play parodying B-grade Gothic thrillers and the horror genre. Its beauty is not in the convoluted and increasingly silly story it tells, but in the way it is told. … More Lots of laughs in a giddy romp
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban playwright Clinton Marius about his plays; a book he’s writing; being naked in the spotlight; meeting Alan Paton and the Dalai Lama – and 6 weeks in jail. … More Naked on stage & six weeks in jail
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