IZULU THEATRE, SIBAYA CASINO: Keep Dancing celebrates the magic of dance – from ballroom to belly dancing on Saturday. Features professional dancers, Warren and Senta Duffield. Warren is a professional Latin, ballroom and line dancer, and the principal and director of FloorCraft. R80 at Computicket or the box office. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Holah.
CATALINA THEATRE: Catch five shows under the banner, Not The Grahamstown Festival. Runs Thursday to June 20. Not The Grahamstown Festival aims to help offset costs and assist artists and productions on their journey to South Africa’s biggest arts festival, while offering local theatre goers the opportunity to support their home-grown talent. Call 031 837 5999.
THE BARNYARD THEATRE: Brace yourself for 50 of the greatest songs of all time in 50 Carat Gold which runs until July 19. The hits featured are some of the most defining moments in music history over the past 60 years. The cast is made up of Andrew Webster, Lee Paver, Gift Gwe, Jae Green and Caelee Vercuiel on vocals; Ralph Martin on guitar and vocals, Calli Thomson on keyboards, Kelly Joubert on bass guitar, Ruan Oosthuyzen on drums and dancer Ola Aina. R145 from Wednesday to Saturday, R110 every Tuesday night and R100 for the Sunday matinee. For bookings and enquiries: 031 566 3045 or www.barnyard.durban.
SEABROOKE’S THEATRE: “Elvis” takes to the stage for one night only. Durban High School’s Theatre will be rocking in a one-night only performance on Friday at 8pm when they present Elvis, The King Now and Forever performed by Doug Weich and his seven-piece band, MSG. Expect favourites including Blue Suede Shoes, Jailhouse Rock, Unchained Melody, Love Me Tender, Hound Dog and more. R100 at 031 277 1500 (8am to 3.30pm) or seabrooke@ durbanhighschool.co.za.
RHUMBELOW THEATRE, UMBILO: Paying tribute to the music of Mark Knopfler and his band Dire Straits is The Reals, comprising Barry Thomson (lead guitar and vocals), Dawn Selby (keyboards and vocals), Mali Sewell (drums and vocals), Jason Andrew (bass guitar and vocals) and guest guitarist Shaun Dragt. The show features a selection of their hit songs including, Brothers in Arms, Walk of Life, So Far Away, Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Tunnel of Love, Private Investigations and Money for Nothing. Friday to June 21. R100 to R120 at Computicket
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. Ends 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.
COMING UP
WESTVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: Swingtime returns for one performance only. Features the best of swing music from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. With hits by the likes of Duke Ellington, Rosemary Clooney and Ella Fitzgerald. 7pm. Book at Computicket or call 082 499 8636.
LINCH THEATRE, BALLITO: South African comedian, Barry Hilton, will be coming to the Linch Theater. His winning formula of appealing to people of all ages and backgrounds ensures soldout signs are up weeks before opening dates. 7pm. No children under 18. R200 at Webtickets.
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