Disney success at the Playhouse
June 19, 2019
BILLY SUTER reviews Northcliff High School’s touring production of “High School Musical”, at Durban’s Playhouse Drama theatre until Sunday (June 23). … More Disney success at the Playhouse
Tag: Disney
Auditions for Disney hit in Durban
April 12, 2019
BILLY SUTER reports that Durban’s Playhouse Company is holding April auditions for its festive season production of “Beauty and the Beast”, directed by Ralph Lawson. … More Auditions for Disney hit in Durban
Beyonce and Kani in ‘Lion King’
November 4, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports that word is out that hit-maker Beyonce and South African theatre legend John Kani will feature in the live-action film version of the Disney musical, “The Lion King”. … More Beyonce and Kani in ‘Lion King’
Alanis album spawns musical
August 30, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports that a director and choreographer have been named for a stage musical adaptation of Alanis Morrissette’s hit 1995 album, “Jagged Little Pill”. … More Alanis album spawns musical
Aladdin and Dumbo remakes
July 22, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports on Disney’s animation-to-live-action-movie plans, including casting for “Aladdin” and “Dumbo”… and news of a remake of “The Lion King”. … More Aladdin and Dumbo remakes
Cool world of pure enchantment
July 14, 2017
BILLY SUTER reviews “The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice”, a sparkling, two-hour salute to Disney’s most popular animated movie successes. It moves to Cape Town after Durban. … More Cool world of pure enchantment
SA skaters in Disney ice spectacle
June 12, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports that a husband and wife team of skaters, both from Gauteng, will be among the Disney on Ice cast when it tours locally with a new spectacle at the end of June. … More SA skaters in Disney ice spectacle
Streep in Mary Poppins sequel
June 8, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports that Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury, Julie Walters and Emily Blunt are among cast members of the “Mary Poppins” sequel, due in December. … More Streep in Mary Poppins sequel
Beauty and the Beast goes 4D
April 5, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports that the 4DX and 3D versions of the “Beauty and the Beast” remake – reviewed here – will preview from April 7, ahead of the official April 13 opening, … More Beauty and the Beast goes 4D
Belle’s not great, but much else is
March 13, 2017
BILLY SUTER gets a sneak preview of the eagerly awaited Disney live-action remake of the hit animated musical “Beauty and the Beast”, opening on March 17. … More Belle’s not great, but much else is
