Ntombenhle Mbuso
E-mail: mbuson@durban.gov.za
Tel: 031 322 4205

THEATRE / LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Situated at 231 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street in Durban’s CBD, The Playhouse (031 369 9555) is an important performing arts venue housing three theatres: the Opera, Loft and Drama. 4-8 April 'Think Theatre,' contracted by 'Big Creek,' in Association with The Playhouse Company, presents the annual William Shakespeare set-work for grade 11 & 12 first-language speakers, Othello. 5-6 April Princess Hyacinth, the Horrid (Drama Theatre) a musical presented by SASAD (South African Society of the Advancement of Dance).  13 April RHYTHM a dance production that showcases some of the best of Durban’s youth dancers performing hip hop, break-dancing, contemporary and jazz dance, which tells a story of how the youth celebrate dance today in our modern world and how dance has saved many of their lives. 25-26 April 99% Zulu Comedy South Africa’s only and no.1 vernacular stand-up comedy show returns once again to Durban with a full line-up of fun and laughter. 2-11 May Long way to goA motivated cadre who has been through thick and thin but has learnt to be strong. His challenge is to overcome the traumatic experiences of the past during the struggle. The play takes us through the journey of Jobe`s life and his children`s courageous intervention in trying to help their father, who already had a stroke because of his traumatic experiences, to get counselling.  31 May Nataniel in Concert- performs music from his own pen with jazz songs, ballads, covers and anthems with the Charl du Plessis Trio. Nataniel is most known for his Afrikaans and English stories and sketches and Durban will have the chance to hear his latest collection. Nataniel will wear a new collection of outfits by Floris Louw. For more info visit nataniel.co.za.  (www.playhousecompany.com or 031 369 9540)

Enjoy a three-course meal while watching the show at Hillcrest’s Heritage Theatre (031 765 4197).  26 March-21^st April On 18 April, The Heritage Theatre celebrates its eighth birthday, and fittingly A Taste of Thomson, the hit show by guitar maestro Barry Thomson is booked in for its fifth season featuring one of Durban’s best loved musicians who has been so instrumental in the venue’s success.23^rd -28^th April The Bats “Loudly South African” South Africa can boast many achievements over the last few years, and one has to be the return of a band that, after over 40 years after its inception, is back on the road and still pulling in the crowds. Yes the bats are well and truly back with their latest show, “Loudly South African. (www.heritagetheatre.co.za)