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 14 on Chartwell in Umhlanga – and finds a lunchtime visit a great alternative to the buzzy, pub-lounge vibe that makes it dazzle at night. … More Abuzz at night, great for lunch
BILLY SUTER reports on a stage drama that often moved him to tears – and which closes the 14th South African Women’s Arts Festival presented by Durban’s Playhouse Company. … More Month of theatre excellence
BILLY SUTER reports thar theatre and showband darling Marion Loudon has directed the Glenwood High School music revue, “Glenwood in Motion”, which has four performances this week. … More Teens and music from the movies
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban singer-actor Rowan Bartlett about his new supper show with Bryan Hiles and Darren King – and about his fears, plans and career highlights … More From Pooh to Vegas, baby!
BILLY SUTER reports that Durban’s 21st naughty, mini panto is around the corner – and this time, seasoned panto dame favourite Anthony Stonier is back, with added bite! … More Durban mini panto with extra bite
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban stylist Patrick Flynn, who has worked on cinema and television projects. He has chalked up 12 years of industry experience, specialising in TV adverts. … More TV, film and a question of style
BILLY SUTER chats to Paul du Toit about the rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, headed for the Hilton Arts Festival. He also discusses stuntwork… and a shark attack. … More Drag, awards… a shark attack
BILLY SUTER is disappointed with a new play by Durban’s Clinton Marius, whose excellent offerings include “White Christmas”, “Sweetie Darling” and “B!#ch Stole My Doek”. … More Not a cut above the rest…
BILLY SUTER revisits two articles he wrote for The Mercury in the late 1990s – one an interview with singer-actress Carol Trench, the other a review of a show created by Bryan Hill. … More Scrapbook: ’90s panto & musicals
BILLY SUTER reports that Dennis Lawson is among new cast members for the second season of the British drama series, “Victoria”, scheduled to reach DStv’s ITV Choice in September. … More New cast members for UK drama
