Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durbs
Enjoy Westville Theatre Club's annual One Act Play Festival or a musical about Vincent Van Gogh – and stand a chance to win tickets to the show.
AUTUMN is such a beautiful season in Durban with cooler evenings yet with the sun still shining during the day. What better time to go on some hikes? Or watch some interesting shows?
Shows/entertainment
Watch Vincent – His Quest to Love and Be Loved
This show about Vincent Van Gogh will be at both Rhumbelow Theatres – the one in Umbilo and the one at Northlands Bowling Club in Durban North.
Towards the end of his short life, Vincent Van Gogh, who suffered from mental illness, was treated by Doctor Paul Gachet. Vincent writes to his brother Theo: “A great fire burns within me, but no one stops to warm themselves at it, and passers-by only see a wisp of smoke.” The 37-year-old painter died of a self-inflicted wound in 1890. On May 15, 1990, The Portrait of Doctor Gachet was sold, within three minutes, for 82 million dollars.
Returning from a triumphant international tour at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Vincent, a multimedia pocket musical, tells of a complex man with a ruthless drive to create and a deep-seated desire to love and be loved. The show tells of the artist’s search for love, told through reimagined versions of popular musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz numbers. It has won the National Arts Festival Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award 2022, obtained a Fleur Du Cap nomination 2023 and an OffFest nomination Edinburgh 2023.
The production team is made up of Amanda Bothma, Jacques du Plessis and Germaine Gamiet. The performers are Daniel Anderson on vocals and Paul Ferreira on piano.
The shows at Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo: 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road, Durban, are:
Friday, April 12 at 19:30
Saturday, April 13 at 14:00
Saturday, April 13 at 19:30
Sunday, April 14 at 14:00
The shows at Rhumbelow Theatre at Northlands Bowling Club at 50 Margaret Maytom Avenue, Durban North, are:
Friday, April 19 at 19:30
Saturday, April 20 at 19:30
Saturday, April 21 at 19:30
The theatres open 90 minutes before the show, and the running time is 60 minutes with no interval.
Tickets are R220 each, R200 for pensioners and R180 for members of Northlands Bowling Club.
Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue. There is limited secure parking available and booking is essential. A bar is available so no alcohol may be brought onto the premises.
Book via email at roland@stansell.co.za or via Computicket. For more info, contact Roland Stansell at 082 499 8636.
We will be giving away 12 tickets for this show. There will be three sets of four tickets for the Durban Rhumbelow show and three sets of four tickets for the Northlands Rhumbelow show. Please fill in the form below:
Enter to win 4 tickets to watch Vincent
Fill in your details and you could win a set of 4 tickets to watch the show, Vincent, at Rhumbelow Theatre. Please note: Entering multiple times does not provide you with multiple entries into the competition. Only one entry per person.
Westville Theatre Club – One Act Play Festival
Westville Theatre Club, located alongside Westville Swimming Pool, is excited to be staging its annual One Act Play Festival from April 12 to 21.
The festival is comprised of six one-act plays divided into two groups:
Group A Performances
April 13–19 from 18:30 to 19:00 and April 21 from 14:00 to 14:30
Bobby’s Brain, a penetrating comedy written by Bruce Kane and directed by Banele Khomo;
Romantically Insane, a wacky comedy written by DM Larson and directed by Julian Correa;
The Girls’ Club Plus One, a heartwarming comedy written and directed by Melanie Visser.
Group B Performances
April 12–20 from 18:30 to 19:00 and April 14 from 14:00 to 14:30
Prince Charming’s Complaint, a quirky comedy farce written by Bruce Kane and directed by K’Lee Gibson; Post-Harvest or Post-Mortem, a haunting comedy written and directed by Melanie Visser; MacBeth the Knife, a hilarious detective spoof written by Bruce Kane and directed by Jonathan Payne.
Tickets are R100 per group performance, R80 for pensioners and students, and R150 for both group performances. Don’t forget to bring along your own eats and drinks.
To book tickets contact Dorothy on 083 776 1754 or dorothyannoneill@gmail.com.
Outdoor Activities
Giba Gorge Adventure Hike
Durban Hiking and Adventures is offering an adventure-filled easy hike at Giba Gorge on Saturday, April 13 at 07:30.
They will visit several waterfalls and cascades, climb some rocks, cross rivers, visit two small dams, check the TPs and a number of other interesting places.
They will meet at the Giba Gorge Adventure Park main car park.
The distance is about 10km (round trip) and will take about 3–4 hours.
Difficulty: Regular hiker: Grade 1; Casual hiker: Grade 2
Cost: Adults: R129pp and kids U13 at R79pp
Please note that Giba Gorge charges a R45 entry fee per person which is payable on entering the venue and not included in this price.
Well-behaved pooches are welcome on this hike.
Kranzkloof Nature Reserve – Chasing Waterfalls Hike
Yes, you read it right! Kloof Gorge! After being closed for such a long time, the reserve has finally re-opened. Durban Hiking and Adventures can’t wait to take you there on Sunday, April 14.
What awaits you: a number of beautiful waterfalls, amazing scenery, lovely views sites, a beautiful picnic/braai area – bring your own food and drinks if you would like to stay after the hike.
Meet at Kranzkloof Nature Reserve (Kloof Gorge) main parking lot at 06:00 in the morning.
Address: 152 Kloof Falls Road, Kloof.
Cost: Adults R199pp and kids U13 are R119pp
Including transport from North Beach/Suncoast: R399pp
All these charges include the entrance fee to Kranzkloof Nature Reserve!
What to bring: hiking boots/shoes, water or cold drinks, a backpack, snacks. A walking stick is highly recommended for the longer hike. There will be a few water crossings, and it is a great help!
The hike has two options:
1. Distance of about 3–5km and 2 hours long. Grading: Regular hiker: Grade 1; Casual hiker: Grade 2.
2: Distance of about 10–12km and 5 hours long. Grading: Regular hiker: Grade 2.5; Casual hiker: Grade 3.5.
Tickets are limited and booking is made strictly on Quicket here: https://qkt.io/3DIILw
Other Activities
Paint your Pet to raise funds for the Durban SPCA
Paint your pet on canvas and raise much-needed funds for the SPCA Durban on Sunday, April 14 at 18:30 at Waxy O’Connor’s in Sunningdale.
No experience is required, and all materials and a pre-drawn, ready-to-hang canvas and individual guidance will be provided. You will also be treated to a glass of wine. Tickets are R350 each. R100pp goes to SPCA.
Sip, paint and be merry. Bookings are essential and space is limited. WhatsApp Sammy to ensure your spot at 079 571 5943. Ts and Cs apply.
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