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 the reinvented “Tartuffe”, a clever Moliere satire from a nine-member cast under the wing of one of South Africa’s most creative directors, Sylvaine Strike. … More Inventive reinvention of a classic
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban blues guitarist Rusty Red about a Paul Simon tribute with The Black Lapels, his prowess in Irish dance… and an imaginary spider pal under his shirt. … More Rusty Red, guitar and Irish dance
BILLY SUTER reviews the latest venomous, sketch-based comedy from Durban writer-actors John van de Ruit and Ben Voss. Catch it in Pietermaritzburg on November 10 and 11. … More Back with vigour and venom
BILLY SUTER reports on ceramics and paintings pulling the focus in two new exhibitions opening on Tuesday, May 23, at Durban’s KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood. … More Elevating the functional…
BILLY SUTER reports on “The Long Road to Rock”, the” new show by Durban’s The Reals showband — a mix of golden greats and some curiosities. … More Nodding to more recent rock
BILLY SUTER chats to Mango Groove’s Claire Johnston about the band’s new album, her fears, and stomping her foot hard on the foot of SA’s queen of musicals, Joan Brickhill. … More Claire and the Mango Groove jols
BILLY SUTER reviews “Divas Around the World”, featuring Cat Simoni on vocals, piano, sax and guitar. The final Durban performance is at 2pm on Sunday, May 7. … More Saluting the great divas
BILLY SUTER chats to singer-musician Stuart Mey, of Durban’s Dockyard Theatre fame, about his new music show, career highs and embarrassing moments. … More Gathering to salute Stuart Mey
BILLY SUTER visits Johannesburg to review the high-camp South African production of “Priscilla – Queen of the Desert: The Musical”. It runs until June 18, then tours to Hong Kong. … More To the heart of fabulosity
BILLY SUTER reflects on 17 years of acclaimed stage productions from Durban’s award-winning KickstArt theatre company to choose his favourites among those shows. … More KickstArt: best of the best
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