Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durbs
Here's your guide to what's buzzing in the 031! From exhibitions to train rides to craft markets, here's what you can expect.
DURBAN always delivers when it comes to markets, exhibitions and train rides. Get out and enjoy some of the events listed below for this weekend.
Enjoy farmer’s market (Saturday, January 24)
The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market takes place on Saturdays (with the next one set for January 25) from 07:00 until 13:00.
The market is a space for the whole family to enjoy and spend time together (pets included!).
There are a number of activities and the market is open rain or shine as it is all undercover and fully wheelchair accessible.
All aboard steam train (Sunday, January 25)
The Umgeni Steam Railway is back in full swing with a vintage steam train through the rolling 1000 Hills on Sunday, January 25.
The Inchanga Craft Market will also be in full swing with dozens of stalls offering family-friendly locally-sourced fare.
The volunteers who help run the trains have various trip dates and times so you can plan accordingly.
Good to know
- Arrive an hour early to collect tickets & allow for possible roadworks.
- Bring cash or Zapper (no ATMs or guaranteed card facilities).
- The train departs from Inchanga Railway Station for a 75-minute return trip to Botha’s Hill.
- Tickets cost R230 for adults and R180 for children and pensioners.
- Bookings are essential, visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com.
- There are three time slots on January 25, 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00.
Auditions call for actors (Sunday, January 25)
IF you have ever dreamed of stepping onto the stage and causing a little (theatrical) chaos, then the Westville Theatre Club is offering you that chance.
They have announced auditions for its comedy, Pandemonium in Paradise, set to hit the stage in April.
Auditions will take place at Westville Theatre Club, next to the Westville Swimming Pool, on Sunday, January 25 (from 14:00 until 16:00) and Monday, January 26 (18:00 until 19:30).
Aspiring performers only need to attend one session; just be sure to arrive on time.
The comedy is written and produced by Melanie Visser, who is on the lookout for actors of mixed ages and genders, roughly 20 to 70 years. Whether you are a seasoned performer or a first-time thrill-seeker, you are welcome to audition.
Auditionees will be asked to read from a monologue or script, which will be provided on the day.
Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with Sunday afternoon rehearsals scheduled when required.
Performance dates are from April 9-12 and April 16-19.
Contact Melanie (WhatsApp only) on 071 461 8515, or Dorothy on 083 776 1754.
Explore exhibition at KZNSA (runs until February 6)
The KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts Gallery has announced the Sizwakala Ngezandla (We Are Heard Through Our Hands) Annual Members Group Show will run until February 6.
The proposed theme echoes the annual celebration of local creativity and the spirit of making.
The exhibition is open to the public and free to view.
Some of the artists whose works are on display are Azuri Muhuli, Scholastica Gwire, Khulile Ngobese, Kirsten Miller and Mpilwenhle Gwala.
The gallery is open from Tuesday to Friday from 09:00 until 17:00 and on Saturday from 09:00 until 16:00 and Sunday from 09:00 until 15:00.
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