BILLY SUTER chats to Durban playwright Clinton Marius about his plays; a book he’s writing; being naked in the spotlight; meeting Alan Paton and the Dalai Lama – and 6 weeks in jail. … More Naked on stage & six weeks in jail
BILLY SUTER reviews the latest showband entertainment by Durban’s The Black Lapels – “California Sunshine”, a salute to musicians that emerged in the ’60s from California. … More Tight team with top songs
BILLY SUTER reviews “Just Me and Elton”, a show by singer-pianist Cat Simoni that is being staged at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo from Friday to Sunday, June 23 to 25. … More Cat and the hits of Elton
BILLY SUTER reviews the Bob Dylan tribute show by Durban’s The Black Lapels and special guests – notably an exciting find in singer-guitarist Cornel Meyer, making his show debut. … More Ace team salutes Bob Dylan
BILLY SUTER reviews a tribute to Vera Lynn, first seen at Umbilo’s Rhumbelow Theatre. The elegant music revue, starring Lisa Bobbert, is at The Hexagon in Pietermaritzburg on June 3. … More Elegant salute to Vera Lynn
BILLY SUTER chats to actress Lisa Bobbert about her Vera Lynn tribute show (headed for the 25th Hilton Arts Festival) – and hears about cockroaches, widdling on stage and her being arrested! … More When actress Lisa was arrested…
BILLY SUTER reviews the debut showband tribute by Rusty Red, a Durban trio whose “Crossroads – Eric Clapton and Friends” is one of the best shows of its type staged this year. … More Excellent tribute to Clapton & others
BILLY SUTER chats to Durban blues guitarist Rusty Red about a Paul Simon tribute with The Black Lapels, his prowess in Irish dance… and an imaginary spider pal under his shirt. … More Rusty Red, guitar and Irish dance
BILLY SUTER reports on “The Long Road to Rock”, the” new show by Durban’s The Reals showband — a mix of golden greats and some curiosities. … More Nodding to more recent rock
BILLY SUTER reviews “Divas Around the World”, featuring Cat Simoni on vocals, piano, sax and guitar. The final Durban performance is at 2pm on Sunday, May 7. … More Saluting the great divas
