Aweh! What’s happening in Durban
Prepare for a weekend of music concerts, a play or a steam-train ride in and around Durban.
DURBAN always delivers when it comes to entertainment, whether it’s music concerts, a play or a steam-train ride. Get out and enjoy some of the events listed for this month below.
Enjoy a trip on a steam train
The Umgeni Steam Railway Train trips starting from Inchanga Station will run on Sunday, June 29 from 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00. This could be something fun to do with the family, taking trips of roughly 75 minutes which meander along the rolling hills of KZN, through one of the oldest operating tunnels in SA, with the sights of the Valley of 1000 Hills in the distance, before turning around at Botha’s Hill for the return to Inchanga.
Before or after your trip, you can browse through the Inchanga Station Craft Market where there are various treasures on sale, food to suit most tastes and activities for the whole family.
Visit the Inchanga Railway Museum in the Old Station Master’s House or find Thomas & Friends in the Modeller’s Shed on the platform.
Carry cash or use Zapper as there are no card facilities nor ATMS. Arrive half an hour prior to departure to collect tickets.
Book and pay within 48 hours to guarantee seats – spaces limited! (no booking for shorties)
For more information and bookings visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com.
Annie is coming to the Playhouse
The KZN Young Performers’ Project presents Annie at the Playhouse Opera from July 4-13.
The musical is a story of the plucky youngster, Annie, and her quest for a bright new life outside of the walls of Miss Hannigan’s dreary orphanage.
The production team for Annie sees Daisy Spencer in the director’s chair; with musical direction by Des Govender, choreography by Evashnee Pillay, costume design and props by Kathy and Dominic Singery, sound design by Anthony Govender, and lighting by Dylan Heaton.
The cast comprises 120 performers – including a double cast of senior primary youngsters performing as orphans.
The show is 120 minutes, with an interval. It is suitable for age four and above.
Tickets through Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide, from R150 to R280.
For school and block bookings email contactyppdurban@gmail.com.
Classical ballet and theatre on the big screen
This Sunday, June 29, catch the Ballet to Broadway show which will be screened from 14:00 at the Rhumbelow Classics Cinema on Cunningham Road, Umbilo.
The venue will open 60 minutes before the show for snacks and drinks and the screening itself is set for 210 minutes, with two intervals.
Tickets are R175. Food will be on sale at the venue. There is limited secure parking. Booking is essential. Call 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.co.za for bookings or visit webtickets.
Tribute to Elton John back by popular demand
The Northlands Bowling Club in association with the Rhumbelow Theatre presents the Piano Man: A tribute to Elton John which has been brought back by popular demand.
The show on Friday, June 27 (19:30), will be a fundraiser for the Northlands Bowling Club. On Saturday it will start at the same time. On Sunday, Piano Man will start at 18:30.
Piano Man: A Tribute to Elton John and Piano Legends is an unforgettable musical experience presented by Durban’s most versatile and dynamic pianist Evan Cullum. This show promises to be a spectacular journey through the greatest hits of some of the world’s most iconic pianists, including Ray Charles, Bruce Hornsby, Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Joel and Elton John.
Tickets are R200. Call 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.co.za for bookings, or visit Webtickets or www.durbantheatre.com.
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