DURBAN always delivers when it comes to entertainment. Get out and enjoy some of the events listed below for this weekend.

Exhibition opens in Durbs [Friday, April 24]

The Reintroductions art exhibition brings together a group of several artists, Sthenjwa Luthuli, Wonderbuhle, Nindya Bucktowar, Nikhil Tricam and Lusanda Ndita.

They have studios in the Maingate Building and are part of the current community.

The exhibition also includes the contributions of Harry Lock, Paige Furness, Roger Jardine and Dane Stops.

Space convenor Niamh Walsh-Vorster emphasised that Durban is a great city to make things happen.

“Artists from outside this province are welcome to propose exhibitions and projects to share here. This call extends the exhibition’s premise beyond reintroduction, positioning Art-ists Collective (AC) as an active site for future collaboration and dialogue across South Africa,” she said.

The exhibition is situated at 3 Southampton Street, Point, Durban from 18:00 on Friday, April 24. The exhibition runs for a month.

One woman show brings the drama [Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26]

A Woman Apart, a new one-hander drama by Naresh Veeran, featuring award-winning KZN actress Kajal Maharaj, comes to the Seabrookes Theatre at DHS campus for a short season from Friday, April 24, until Sunday, April 26.

Presented as a one-woman live on-stage performance, an immersive theatre experience supports it through a creative mix of AI and video technology.

“It is a story of personal freedom that comes only through honest reflection of one’s choices and decisions,” said writer and director Naresh Veeran. “The key message of A Woman Apart is that it is a self-generated consequence of what remains of us when such pursuits are seen for exactly what they are. Through Kajal’s performance, this play shows one possible how.”

Good to know

• The show takes place at the Seabrookes Theatre, DHS Campus on St Thomas Road, Musgrave. The show runs at 15:00 and at 19:30 on Friday, April 24 and at 16:00 and 19:30 on Saturday, April 25, and 19:30 on Sunday, April 26.
• Tickets are R150 per person and a bar/snack service is available.
  Bookings can be made via WhatsApp 069 433 9728 or via Instagram @NareshVeeranLive.
• The show runs for 70 minutes, no interval. Due to the adult content of the production, no under 16s permitted.

Laugh your socks off [Friday, April 24]

Get ready for an unpredictable night of laughter as Patrick Kenny teams up with the talented drama students of the International School of Performing Arts to present Comedy Games, a high-energy improv comedy experience inspired by the hit show Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

Quick-thinking, wildly creative, and completely unscripted, Comedy Games throws performers into a series of hilarious challenges where anything can happen. Using audience suggestions as the spark, the cast creates scenes, characters, songs, and stories on the spot – resulting in a one-of-a-kind performance that will never be repeated.

Perfect for all ages, the show is a celebration of creativity, teamwork, and the joy of live performance.

The show on April 24 starts at 19:30 at Northlands Bowling Club (50 Margaret Maytom Ave, Durban North).

Tickets are R180 per person and you can contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or buy your tickets on Webtickets.

Enjoy a thrift fest at market [Saturday, April 25]

The Durban Highway Lifestyle Market is back on Saturday, April 25 at the Kloof Civic Hall and everyone is invited from 09:00 to 14:00.

There will be more than 50 stalls featuring a massive Thrift Fest, vintage treasures, curated crafts, and more.

Enjoy the popular Retro DJ and the stunning local vocals of Maria, plus an expanded food court and pet-friendly atmosphere. Entry is free and there is onsite parking.

Mind-blowing hypnosis fun [Friday, April 24 until Sunday, April 26]

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist, one of South Africa’s most beloved comedy hypnotists, brings his unique blend of comedy and hypnosis to The Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo with his show Planned Pandemonium.

For over 35 years, Andre has captivated audiences across the country with his fast-paced wit, outrageous scenarios, and unforgettable onstage antics — all created with the help of willing audience volunteers.

Each show is completely unscripted and unique, making “Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist” a must-see experience for anyone who loves live comedy and interactive entertainment.

Tickets cost R180 (R160 for pensioners, R150 for children U13 and R150 for Northlands Bowling Club members).

The show takes place at 42 Cunningham Road, Umbilo.

There is limited secure parking and booking is essential.

Contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.co.za or buy your tickets through Webtickets.

Show times

• Friday, April 24 at 19:30
• Saturday, April 25 at 19:30
• Sunday, April 26 at 14:00.

Comedy on a roll [Sunday, April 26]

Durban audiences are in for a vibrant cultural theatre experience as Roti Queen, the acclaimed one-woman show by Shika Budhoo, returns for a limited run in uMhlanga.

Performed by Shika Budhoo and directed by Dhaveshan Govender, Roti Queen premiered at the Red Mango Arts Festival in 2025 to rave reviews.

Roti Queen follows Amrita, a Durban wife and mother preparing for her 19th anniversary dinner. As she kneads, flips, and fries rotis, she navigates family expectations, memories, and the quiet question of identity and selfhood with Bollywood music playing on the radio. What unfolds is a deeply relatable and moving journey of love, sacrifice, and rediscovery.

Roti Queen will be staged as part of the Saree and Sweetmeats Festival taking place at the uMhlanga Apart-Hotel (60 Meridian Drive) on Sunday, April 26 at 14:00.

Tickets are available through Computicket.

For more information, contact 083 778 1991.

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