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 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
BILLY SUTER reviews Monty Python’s “Spamalot”, a comic musical in Durban until July 9. It’s by Gauteng’s Northcliff High School, directed by Nick Jourdan. … More Enjoyable cavalcade of nonsense
BILLY SUTER reviews the latest showband entertainment by Durban’s The Black Lapels – “California Sunshine”, a salute to musicians that emerged in the ’60s from California. … More Tight team with top songs
BILLY SUTER reports that one of the best performances this year is the wonderful Imelda Staunton’s powerful portrayal of one of the most acid-tongued of all theatre characters. … More Astonishing work from Staunton
BILLY SUTER reviews two new cook books – one with memoirs and recipes by Tony Jackman, the other featuring milk tart variations. Plus – a chance to win Jackman’s book! … More Win a Tony Jackman cook book!
BILLY SUTER reports on the countdown to South Africa’s 43rd National Arts Festival in Grahamstown – with focus on Durban shows scheduled for the big event. … More Set for 11 days of amazing
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
