THE BARNYARD THEATRE: Platinum Jukebox is a journey of song and dance that covers every dance craze from the 1920s, ending with the iPod in the 21st century. The cast: Percy Smith, Kyle Matthews, Nontu Xulu and Peyton Amber on vocals; Barry Thomson on guitar and vocals; Dawn Selby on keyboards; Fresh Monanyane on bass guitar; Michael Ramasimong on drums and dancers Duane Joaquim (also host) and Charlene Hendricks. R145 from Wednesday to Saturday, R110 on Tuesday, R100 for the Sunday matinee. Bookings and enquiries: 031 566 3045.
SUNCOAST CASINO: Madame Zingara dazzles with the After Forever Tour. The production is filled with spectacular acts. It runs until the end of the month. For bookings and more information, contact 0861 623 263 or e-mail boxoffice@ madamezingara.com. R390 to R495 per person depending on seating area.
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: Shrek: The Musical. The South African premiere of the hit Broadway musical adaptation of the movie takes place from Saturday to June 28. Starring Lyle Buxton, Rory Booth, Jessica Sole, Jacobus van Heerden and Graeme Wicks. R200 to R295 (discounts for kids and pensioners). Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7pm; matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 1.30pm. For early booking specials, e-mail editor.goingplacessa @gmail.com.
THE ROY COUZENS THEATRE (Westville Boys High School): Timeless: A Musical Showcase of Everlasting Hits celebrates the music of Robbie Williams, Madonna, Cher, Bryan Adams, Michael Jackson, Queen’s Freddie Mercury and more. Thursday to Saturday. All proceeds will be donated to The Westville Baby House and the Kloof and Highway SPCA. Proceeds of the Thursday performance will be in aid of The Sunflower Fund. Tickets for 8pm performances: adults R100, children R80. Saturday 2pm matinee: adults R80, children R50. For bookings, call Kirsten at 079 429 2898.
WESTVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: Brutal Tunes featuring Lisa Bobbert, Anthony Stonier and Andrew Warburton on piano, stages Sunday at 2.30pm and 7pm. Bristling with sharp wit and comedy and over flowing with musical ability. Directed by Caroline Smart, Brutal Tunes features music by Sondheim, Noel Coward and Tom Lehrer. R170 includes main meal. Club members and pensioners pay R150 including main meal. Show only tickets are R120, club members and pensioners, R100 at Computicket or call 082 499 8636.
THE PLAYHOUSE: Comedian Carvin H Goldstone returns to the Playhouse in Durban with his one-man show, Coloured President, on Saturday. Xenophobia, statues and hosed-down chicken will not be spared. While the show will explore a variety of national and political issues it is still a clean, no-swearing affair suitable for the whole family. The show enters the political comedy arena with views on South African and world politics, and of course, what South Africa would be like if it had a coloured president. A limited number of tickets on sale for R120 at Computicket. 8pm.
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WESTVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: Swingtime returns for one performance only. Features the best of swing music from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. With hits by Duke Ellington, Rosemary Clooney and Ella Fitzgerald. 7pm. Book at Computicket or call 082 499 8636.
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