BILLY SUTER chats to Durban-born Samantha Peo, star of such musicals as “Cabaret” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, who returns to her hometown for a show this weekend. … More Sam, soulfire and that darn word…
BILLY SUTER reports that the local promoter of the touring “Splash” water circus, Matthew Cook, has posted a Facebook video to discuss the show’s cancellation and debts. … More Splash! Oh, what a circus!
BILLY SUTER reports that a new Durban venue with a similar concept to the Barnyard Theatre is to open in November with a show saluting power couples of rock, pop and folk. … More New Durban theatre for music
BILLY SUTER revisits scrapbooks from his 24 years as Arts Editor of The Mercury to reminisce about interviews with choreographer Denise Britz and top drag act, Lilli Slaptsilli. … More Denise Britz and Lilli Slaptsilli
BILLY SUTER reports that three weekends of free theatre are offered in October by Durban’s Playhouse Company – 10 productions that include the acclaimed “B!#ch Stole My Doek”. … More Weekends of free Playhouse shows
BILLY SUTER reports that ace satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys, who turned 72 recently, is returning to Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre soon – this time in wig, frock and make-up. … More Ace satirist back in a frock
BILLY SUTER reports on a puppet show for kids at the Rhumbelow Theatre’s Durban branch this week, and a salute to Francoise Hardy headed for the Pietermaritzburg branch on Sunday. … More Puppet fun – and Francoise Hardy
BILLY SUTER is giving away three double tickets to the opening performance of “Defending the Caveman”, starring Tim Plewman, at Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on October 4. … More Win tickets to ‘caveman’ comedy
BILLY SUTER reports that former Soft Shoes singer Jervis Pennington is back on the Gauteng stage with a musical memoir … and, in Durban, Ashwin Singh is reviving a 2006 drama. … More Stage works calling back the past
BILLY SUTER reports on the memorial service held tonight (September 26) at Durban’s Playhouse Opera to pay tribute to theatre stalwart Themi Venturas, who died of cancer. … More Fitting farewell for theatre stalwart
