McIlroy on tip-top form
November 16, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews “The Apology”, latest production from Durban’s Aaron McIlroy and his longtime writer-director partner, Patrick Kenny, … More McIlroy on tip-top form
Category: Stage
Death of pianist Colin Penn
October 3, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports on the death today, following a stroke, of popular and longtime Durban pianist and show producer Colin Penn. He was 79. … More Death of pianist Colin Penn
Marion, song… and pigeon poop
September 14, 2020
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban singer-actress and teacher Marion Loudon about her favourite things, career highs, glue-gun burns, a naughty pigeon and her two new shows. … More Marion, song… and pigeon poop
Tributes pour in for Pinkie Mtshali
July 9, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports that tributes are pouring in for Durban diva Pinkie Mtshali, who died yesterday. She was seen in such hits as “Showboat”, “Hair” and “Abbamaniacs”. … More Tributes pour in for Pinkie Mtshali
Scrapbook: Amra-Faye & Shelley
May 22, 2020
BILLY SUTER returns to his Mercury newspaper cuttings to reflect on interviews with international “Chicago” star Amra-Faye Wright and Durban darling Shelley McLean. … More Scrapbook: Amra-Faye & Shelley
Kate Normington talks showbiz
May 20, 2020
BILLY SUTER chats to award-winning South African actress Kate Normington, who chats about her online talk show, “Spotlight”, starting on May 27, and other things. … More Kate Normington talks showbiz
Jooste, Simon and Garfunkel
March 13, 2020
BILLY SUTER chats to singer-cellist Sanli Jooste about being part of the eight-member cast of the Simon and Garfunkel tribute show, “Here’s to You”, in Durban soon. … More Jooste, Simon and Garfunkel
Death of playwright Marius
February 26, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports on the death today of celebrated KZN playwright and performer Clinton Marius, who died in Cape Town after emergency heart surgery. … More Death of playwright Marius
Awards for Durban’s Smart, Letard
February 21, 2020
BILLY SUTER reports that two Durban personalities are receiving Lifetime Achievement awards from the Arts and Culture Trust – one for work in theatre, the other dance. … More Awards for Durban’s Smart, Letard
Frothy fun with Durban darlings
February 8, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews “Diva Lost Vegas’, the new musical revue teaming versatile Durban darlings Lisa Bobbert and Marion Loudon. It’s in Kloof, then goes to Umbilo. … More Frothy fun with Durban darlings
