From comedy and Scottish music to dancing, theatre and family-friendly fun, Durban has plenty on offer this October, with a variety of entertainment and community events to enjoy. To find what caters to your taste buds, see the list of events below.

Dalin Oliver brings the laughs to Durban
South African comedian Dalin Oliver is back on home soil and ready to hit stages in Durban at The Rhumbelow Theatre on October 3 and 4.

Bringing his brand-new stand-up comedy show, Stuck in Dubai, a wild, true story born from an experience no traveller wants, Oliver will have audiences at their edge their seats with laughter.

Drawing from his personal experience of being stuck in Dubai for four days while en route to perform at Adelaide Fringe, the show has a surreal mix of uncertainty, humour and viral fame.

At the cost of R180 per ticket audiences will be treated to comedy gold and lekkerness with reliving his wildest layover, and witnessing live missiles.

He’ll bring all the chaos and adrenaline-fuelled storytelling in a show that promises to be packed with explosive laughter. The show starts at 19:30 on Saturday, October 3, and at 14:00 on Sunday, October 4.

Doors to the venue open 90 minutes before the show and booking is essential. For more information or to book your seats, call 082 499 8636 or email: roland@stansell.co.za, alternatively you can visit Webtickets.

Port Natal Masters roll into Stella Park

Bowls fans are in for a thrilling three days of top-class action when the Port Natal Masters rolls into Stella Park Bowling Club from October 2 to 4.

The tournament, at 337 Bartle Road, Umbilo, will see 16 selected men bowlers go head-to-head in the Open and Veterans’ categories as they battle for the Port Natal Masters Singles titles. The Open section promises plenty of excitement, with current Protea representatives Wayne Roberts and Paul White among the competitors.

Adding an extra dose of sporting star power will be football legend Neil Tovey, who captained Bafana Bafana to victory in the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. Tovey will swap the football pitch for the bowling green as he takes on the competition alongside some of the country’s finest bowlers.
Spectators are invited to head to Stella Park Bowling Club and soak up the action as the players battle it out across the greens. Food and refreshments will be available at the club throughout the event.

Durban Caledonian Society
The Durban Caledonian Society is inviting the community to attend their social at the Berea Bowling Club, corner of Brand and Ferguson Roads, in Umbilo on Sunday, October 4. The event will kick off at 13:00 and attendees are asked to arrive from 12:00. A catered lunch of traditional beef stew and rice will be served along with a Scottish dessert, tea and coffee.

Tickets for the event cost R80 and entertainment will be provided by the members of the Durban Caledonian Society Pipe Band and Scottish dancers. For more information and to RVSP, contact 031 564 4279, 083 306 9229 or email: memorycoutts1@gmail.com.

St Thomas Anglican Church raises awareness

As we bid farewell to September, St Thomas Anglican Church Musgrave is once again opening their gates to the community. On October 4, the church will be raising awareness about conserving water, under the theme of Caring for Creation. This initiative is another step in St Thomas Church’s mission to become the Beacon of Berea.

For more information or to be part of the initiative, contact Father Gary Thompson on 082 442 3241 or 031 201 2204 or email: parishsec@stthomasberea.org.za.

The Wolf is at the door for school holidays
Sir Alexander Sidebottom’s children’s theatre at Westville Theatre Club has a new adventure for the October school holidays.

In this tale Sir Alex has left his theatre in the capable hands of his daughter Alexandra Sidebottom. As the story goes, Wilfred Ogden Lee the Fourth (WOLF) is going to need her help to achieve his New Year’s resolution and navigate a new way through Fairytale Land.

Directed and written by Leisel Pienaar alongside assistant director Delys Brouckaert and produced by Lloyd Wheatley, the audience can expect to see the piggies, Red Riding Hood and the boy who cried Wolf all make an appearance in this delightful mash-up.

While the tales are old, the format is new and will appeal to both young and old.

“There is a mix of music, dance and a smattering of audience participation to keep everyone involved,” said organisers.

The show is designed to run for one hour and there is unreserved cinema style seating with some space on the floor for picnic blankets, close to the action.

To book your spot, you can purchase a ticket for R90 per person (R70 for members and pensioners) via Webtickets. The doors to the venue open 30 minutes before the performance.

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