A powerful piece of theatre
December 9, 2018
BILLY SUTER reviews the classic, award-winning South African protest play, “Woza, Albert”, now being staged at Durban’s Playhouse until end the of December. … More A powerful piece of theatre
Tag: Playhouse Company
Festive fare at Durban’s Playhouse
December 6, 2018
BILLY SUTER reports that Durban’s Playhouse Company festive season treats include a classic South African play and a variety of musical entertainment. … More Festive fare at Durban’s Playhouse
Varied fare for Playhouse festival
May 8, 2018
BILLY SUTER reports on the programme for the Playhouse Company’s New Stages festival – set to run in the Durban city centre arts complex from May 16. … More Varied fare for Playhouse festival
Durban dates for landmark musical
May 6, 2018
BILLY SUTER reports on The Playhouse Company’s epic new production of Gibson Kente’s landmark musical drama, “How Long?”, which opened in Durban last night (May 5) … More Durban dates for landmark musical
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at Playhouse
March 25, 2018
BILLY SUTER reports that the Playhouse Company’s production of Handel’s Messiah will feature the 40-strong Playhouse Chorale and members of the KZN Philharmonic. … More Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at Playhouse
SA stage fare for the holidays
November 21, 2017
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
Weekends of free Playhouse shows
October 4, 2017
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
Month of theatre excellence
August 19, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports on a stage drama that often moved him to tears – and which closes the 14th South African Women’s Arts Festival presented by Durban’s Playhouse Company. … More Month of theatre excellence
Film & Stage Ratings (Aug 11-17)
August 11, 2017
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 Film & Stage Ratings (Aug 11-17)
Dance work inspired by the elderly
August 7, 2017
BILLY SUTER reports on a colourful new dance work by David Gouldie, inspired by chats with elderly women. It is a highlight of Durban’s 21st annual Women’s Arts Festival. … More Dance work inspired by the elderly
