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 talks to Hilton Arts Festival director Sue Clarence about festival plans, hopes, changes… and memorable moments from the must-do event that is now in its 25th year. … More Focus on the Hilton Arts Festival
BILLY SUTER reports that a South African film, set for the 38th Durban International Film Festival, has won the best documentary award at this year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. … More US award for SA animated film
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban diva Pinkie Mtshali about her new disco show, her heart attack, roles in “Hair”, “Abbamaniacs” and “Show Boat”… and the day she lost her skirt on stage. … More Pinkie, disco and a heart attack
BILLY SUTER reviews “Just Me and Elton”, a show by singer-pianist Cat Simoni that is being staged at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo from Friday to Sunday, June 23 to 25. … More Cat and the hits of Elton
BILLY SUTER reports that a feast of British royalty fare is headed for DStv in July, including features on the princes, Kate Middleton, Windsor Castle and royal recipes. … More Right royal feast of television
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban actor Bryan Hiles, star of KickstArt’s “James and the Giant Peach”, who discusses the Bard, reincarnation, new projects – and the day he stole a yacht. … More When actor Bryan stole a yacht
BILLY SUTER reports that Russian conductor Daniel Raiskin, currently conducting Durban’s KZNPO, might have been a chef. He also chats about the orchestra’s June 22 concert. … More Maestro might have been a chef
BILLY SUTER reports that a husband and wife team of skaters, both from Gauteng, will be among the Disney on Ice cast when it tours locally with a new spectacle at the end of June. … More SA skaters in Disney ice spectacle
BILLY SUTER reports that two acclaimed stage productions which clinched three Naledi Theatre Awards apiece in Johannesburg on June 5, are to be seen at Durban’s Playhouse in August. … More Acclaimed plays for Playhouse
BILLY SUTER reviews the Bob Dylan tribute show by Durban’s The Black Lapels and special guests – notably an exciting find in singer-guitarist Cornel Meyer, making his show debut. … More Ace team salutes Bob Dylan
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