Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durbs
Spring has sprung and there is so much to enjoy in Durban. If you don't know where to go, look no further, we have got you covered.
IF you are ready to have some fun this weekend, look no further Durbanites, as there will be markets and various shows offering dancing, music, outdoor activities and hilarious comedy.
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Spring has sprung
THE Pinehaven Spring Fair is set to bring joy, entertainment and conservation awareness to the Pinetown community.
A highlight of the fair, which will be held at the Pinetown Civic Centre on Saturday, September 13, from 09:00 to 14:00, will be an exhibition by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, represented by local honorary officer Eric van Lelyveld.
The fair, organised by Pinehaven, will feature more than 30 stalls offering jewellery, clothing, woodwork, food, and other locally handmade items. According to Gail Davies, committee chairperson, the event promises to be a fun day for all ages.
There will be a jumping castle, candy floss, children’s entertainment, freshly baked cakes, and a tea garden.
Laugh out loud
Conrad Koch is South Africa’s double Emmy nominated ventriloquist, and second-most famous puppeteer after Elon Musk.
His most famous puppet, Chester Missing, of TV and TikTok fame, resents being a puppet and has a lot to say about it.
This hilarious ensemble includes the likes of Hilton, party ostrich, Gunter, recently divorced German mosquito, Mr Dixon, a high school teacher who does not like to be manipulated, DJ Hoodie, the puppet who actually DJs, and newcomer to the show, wannabe celebrity chef and real life rat, Gordon Ratsy.
Expect a laugh-a-second ride of Muppets-for-big-people comedy, audience interaction, and light social commentary, with a monster ending where Conrad turns someone into a terrifyingly funny talking dinosaur.
You can catch the hilarious show at the Rhumbelow Theatre from Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14. Friday and Saturday shows start at 19:30 and the show on Sunday will start at 14:00.
The venue opens 90 minutes early for snacks/drinks. Tickets cost R220. Pensioners pay R200. Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue. Full bar available; no alcohol may be brought onto the premises. Contact 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.co.za or book on Webtickets.
KZN rising stars
SASMT Durban and Friends of Music have again joined forces to bring the annual showcase of the Cream of the Crop – KZN’s best up and coming musicians – to the Durban Jewish Centre on Sunday, September 14, at 14:30.
This year’s performers include Aran Singh (piano), Bjarne Nissen (piano), Joslyn Walters (voice), Weien Amy Luo (piano), Bukhosi Dlamini (saxophone), Wan Yuan Lai (flute), Wiehun Yan (piano), Weiru (piano), and Tshegofatso Mphtswe (piano).
Tickets are available at the door and cost R100 for adults and R50 for scholars, pensioners and orchestra members (cash only). For more information email millark.millar@gmail.com or phone 071 505 1021.
Shimmying and boogying back onto stage
Shall We Dance returns for its 31st year to the Opera Theatre’s stage at The Playhouse from September 12-14.
Durban’s amateur dance world collides in this dazzling, glitzy dance extravaganza with dance schools and studios from Durban and surrounds entertaining audiences for five jampacked colourful shows. Included in the line-ups are professional Latin couple, Darren Hammond and Marina Steshenko. Hammond is no stranger to the Durban stage, having made various guest artist appearances over the years.
This year the show will include everything from Ballroom, Latin, Indian, Modern, Ballet, with a few special numbers by MC Lisa Bobbert and her team from the International School of Performing Arts. Celebrating its 50th milestone, Chicago The Musical – Shall We Dance will pay homage to this world-class Broadway show.
To book tickets for this feel-good, toe-tapping show, go to www.webtickets.co.za.
Good To Know:
Discounted shows: R150 throughout on Friday, September 12, at 19:00, and Sunday, September 14, at 11:00.
Times: Friday, September 12 at 19:00.
Saturday, September 13 at 13:00 and 17:00.
Sunday, September 14 at 11:00 and 15:00.
Concessions and block bookings are available.
Concert to hit the right notes
Reddam House Umhlanga has invited residents to support the upcoming massed orchestra showcase, the Side by Side Symphony, which takes place on Saturday, September 13 at 18:00.
This massed orchestra spectacular features the combined talents and skills of KZN’s top youth ensembles, including the KZN Youth Wind Band and KZN Youth Orchestra, and the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, all playing alongside the Reddam House Umhlanga Prep and College orchestras and choirs.
There will be music from Beethoven to Bernstein to Abba to Ed Sheeran.
Doors open at 17:30 in a supper-theatre style table seating at the Muir Auditorium at the school on 21A Preston Drive, Prestondale.
Tickets can be purchased at www.quicket.co.za.
Catch the clash at Westown
The Springboks face the All Blacks again on Saturday, September 13, at 09:05. Before the players hit the field and after the last try, the DJ will have you on your feet at the Westown Square Fan Park.
From 08:30, there will be non-stop entertainment at the Kids Zone for the little ones, with face painting, soft play and Garvz Sports Academy action. Hillcrest Primary School learners will light up the Fan Park with their voices at kickoff and half-time.
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