BILLY SUTER talks to Durban teen singing sensation Marianthe Panas about her new show, her many successes to date and her plans for the future. She also talks about her fears. … More Marianthe’s world of musical theatre
BILLY SUTER reports that Durban-born Samantha Peo and Johannesburg’s Carmen Pretorius will head the cast of a new South African touring production of the sexy musical, “Chicago”. … More Another SA tour for ‘Chicago’
BILLY SUTER reports on two shows saluting piano greats – one a lively showband entertainment headed for Kloof, the other a Johannesburg stage spectacle starring Jonathan Roxmouth. … More Jerry Lee Lewis and other ‘nerds’
BILLY SUTER reviews “Soulfire and Fireflies”, a classy cabaret by Johannesburg-based singer-actress Samantha Peo, accompanied by Durban pianist Evan Roberts. … More Dainty dynamo is a must-see
BILLY SUTER reviews “An Evening with Jonathan Roxmouth”, at the Rhumbelow Theatre’s Kloof branch, at Tina’s Hotel, until Easter Monday. Don’t miss it! … More World-class performer in fine form
BILLY SUTER with his weekly gig guide. Gigs in and around Durban include performances by Jonathan Roxmouth, Rowan Stuart and The Reals. Plus it’s Splashy Fen weekend. … More Sound Advice: Gigs (Mar 28-Apr 3)
BILLY SUTER with his weekly Durban gig guide. Gigs this week include a new show by Jonathan Roxmouth and a new show by The Reals (saluting poetic lyrics). … More Sound Advice: Gigs (Mar 22–27)
BILLY SUTER, after almost a full year of online writing after 39 years in the newspaper world, 24 as Arts Editor of The Mercury, looks back on the highs and lows of theatre in 2017. … More SA theatre – 2017 in review
BILLY SUTER reports on the varied pantomimes, musicals and other colourful shows that will grace stages in some of South Africa’s main cities over the festive season. … More SA stage fare for the holidays
BILLY SUTER took a drive to Johannesburg to review the new international touring production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, “Evita”. … More Fine production, but not the best
