Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durbs
Here's your guide to what's buzzing in the 031! From cricket games to comedy shows to concerts, here's what you can expect this weekend.
*This post has been updated – For Frock Sake has been cancelled.
DURBAN always delivers when it comes to comedy shows, concerts or sporting entertainment. Get out and enjoy some of the events listed below for this weekend.
Concert hits the right notes (Thursday, March 12)
The KZN Philharmonic’s second and final Summer Season concert takes place in The Playhouse Opera on Thursday March 12, starting at 19:00.
Widely acclaimed Conrad van Alphen takes the podium for the second and closing concert of the season, conducting a repertoire by Fauré, Chopin and Beethoven.
Tickets are available at Quicket.
You can also call 031 369 9438, email bookings@kznphil.org.za or visit www.kznphil.org.za.
There are also park and ride options for patrons who would prefer not to self-drive to town, from Upper Highway, Westville, North Coast and Berea.
Book bus tickets on 031 369 9438 or email info@kznphil.org.za.
Comedy spills the tea (Friday, March 13 until Sunday, March 15)
** This show has been cancelled.
SOUTH African drag legend Lilly Slapstilli makes a rare trip to Durbs to perform her new show, For Frock Sake, at the Nutcracker Theatre at Macnut Farm in Assagay for a one weekend run from Friday, March 13, until Sunday, March 15.
The show is a retrospective of all the shenanigans and requests she’s endured over the past 30 years of being a female impersonator comedienne.
The newly created Nutcracker Theatre is an intimate 60-seater theatre, and aims to recreate the nostalgia of the heyday of supper theatre, with a meal complementing the show.
For more information and tickets, contact Hannah on 074 603 0000.
Tickets are strictly limited to 60 people per performance.
- Friday, March 13: Arrive 18:00 | Show 19:30
- Saturday, March 14: Arrive 18:00 | Show 19:30
- Sunday, March 15: Arrive 12:30 | Show 14:00
The show carries an age restriction of no under 16s.
Ticket prices are R495 per person (includes meal and show)
The Macnut Farm is situated on 13 Lello Road, Assagay (down the road from Heidi’s Farm Stall).
Ladies night brings the laughs (Saturday, March 14)
Comedian Bash With Tash will host a Ladies Night at the iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino & Entertainment.
It’s ladies over 21 only for this one – after nationwide sold out shows, this one promises a night of laughter, motivation and great vibes. An international comedian, and a woman who advocates for other women, Tash brings a night of side-splitting comedy to the stage.
The theme is denim and diamonds.
The show starts at 20:00 and tickets are R130 per person.
For bookings WhatsApp 067 121 7288.
Enjoy cricket action (Saturday, March 14, Tuesday, March 17 and Sunday, March 22)
The Hollywoodbets Dolphins will bring you a feast of cricketing action with three home games in under 10 days.
The Durban franchise, the defending champs of the One Day Cup competition, will take on the North West Dragons (March 14), the Goldrush Boland (March 17) and then WSB Western Province (March 22), with the first two games starting at 13:00 and the Sunday game beginning at 10:00.
Tickets are available at Ticketpro and are R50 for adults and R20 for scholars and pensioners.
Celebrate with the Irish (Sunday, March 15)
The KZN chapter of the Irish South Africa Association will bring great Irish energy and footstomping vibe to the St Patrick’s Day lunch event at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club on March 15.
Dancers from the Celtic Heartbeat Academy of Irish Dance KZN, Donal McCracken, Dave Monks and Marion Loudon, will entertain guests.
The President of Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day message will be delivered by the Embassy of Ireland’s Trade and Economic Secretary, Cillian Rooney.
To secure your space by booking it costs R440 per person. For booking and payment details, email secretary.dbn@ireland.co.za or call 082 375 9481.
From stage to screen (Sunday, March 15)
THE Durban City Orchestra presents the first concert of the year at St Thomas Church (Musgrave Road) on Sunday, March 15.
The concert is a carefully curated glorious bouquet of themes from much loved movies and evergreen musicals.
Among the pieces to be performed include: How to Train your Dragon, Moon River, My Fair Lady, The Godfather, West Side Story, Schindler’s List, Les Mis, Gladiator, James Bond and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Tickets are available through Quicket.
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