BILLY SUTER lists films new on circuit this weekend. Also here are ratings of other films on circuit, Ster-Kinekor’s weekly ad and summaries of shows in Durban this weekend. … More Cinema & Stage (June 23-29)
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 reports that Jude Law heads the cast of “Obsession”, the latest National Theatre Live production to be screened in cinemas across South Africa from Saturday, June 24. … More Obsession and Jude Law
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 reports on a mix of gigs lined up for in and around Durban this and next week – including a free Durban North performance by the exciting Qadasi. … More Sound advice: Gigs (June 21-27)
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 diverse South African films will open and close the 38th Durban International Film Festival, which runs from July 13 to 23, and offers almost 300 titles. … More 225 titles for 38th Durban Film Fest
BILLY SUTER reports on two one-man shows – a look at border-war memories with Beatles hits, and a comedy on motivational speaking. Also news on Ian and Vivienne von Memerty’s newie. … More Song, comedy and border duty
BILLY SUTER reports that the butt of South African jokes is coming to the screen. “Van der Merwe”, starring Rob van Vuuren in the title role, will be released on July 28. … More Butt of SA jokes on screen
