THE RHUMBELOW THEATRE, Durban: The Glitter Girls: Reunion of ’89, starring Lisa Bobbert, Liesl Coppin and Marion Loudon. Stages Sunday at 2pm and 6.30pm. With songs from Madonna, Rihanna, Pink, Bananarama, Alison Moyet, Bonnie Tyler, Duran Duran, Wham and The Eurhythmics. Bring picnic baskets. R120 at Computicket or e-mail [email protected].
IZULU THEATRE (SIBAYA CASINO): The popular Battle of the Bands returns. The Tyles, who made an impact last year with their 9-year-old lead guitarist, Saiyan Naidoo, return to the line-up. This time they will also feature their junior troupe of 10-year-olds. Founder member and original lead guitarist of The Raiders, Danny Harris, will roll back the years as he strums such hits as FBI and Chez Gaye Special. Newbies Track will open the show and show why they made the line-up. Friday and Saturday. R100 at Computicket.
THE BARNYARD THEATRE: Go back in time with 80s Rewind until January 11. Additional lunchtime shows (at 1.30pm) have been added and an evening performance on Monday, December 15 and the popular Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve shows. Bookings: 031 566 3045 or see www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/ gateway or e-mail gateway@ barnyardtheatres.co.za.
THE BARNYARD THEATRE: Kevin Perkins, the artist formerly known as Michael Naicker, hits The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway’ with The K Word, on Friday. Of course, the “K” is for Kevin. A show about life as a currently disadvantaged genius with a face for radio, Perkins will share his views on politics, fake boobs and everything in-between. The K Word is not for the faint-hearted or pious – everybody is fair game. Bring your picnic basket and sense of humour for a night of tongue-in-cheek fun and gut-busting euphoria. R150 at 031 566 3045.
COMING UP
STABLE THEATRE: An innovative new international opera – The Last Anniversary – the culmination of creative input from five countries, currently being staged in Budapest, will tour to the Stable Theatre in Durban and the Market Theatre in Joburg this month. This is an operatic drama which tells of the tribulations of an African traveller in a European airport. While a suspended traveller, his emotional memory takes him back to moments in a “slavery past” which are excerpts from the Meyerowitz/Hughes opera. Co-artistic directors Laurent Festas (France) and Themi Venturas (SA) have assembled a cast drawn from all five countries. Runs in Durban on October 23 and 24. Book at Computicket.
IZULU THEATRE: Bhagwan Gave Me This Life, written and directed by Vivian Moodley and starring Pranesh Maharaj, stages from October 31 to November 2 with shows at 8pm on Friday, 7pm on Saturday and 2pm and 6pm on Sunday. Set in 1981 in Inanda, the story is about a widower, Balram, whom the audience meets at a major turning point in his life. He reminisces about his colourful past, his marriage, his life as a corporate worker, and plays out the characters amid song and dance. R120 at Computicket, Checkers and the box office.
Pattundeen Theatre (Aryan benevolent homes – Chatsworth): The Natya Kalalayam – Academy of Music and Dance will stage Samyuktam, a kathak and bharat natyam dance performance by Shri Manesh Maharaj and Srimati Yshrene Moodley. November 1 at 5.30pm and on November 2 at Truro Hall (Pietermaritzburg) at 5pm. Produced and directed by Guru Srimati Kantharuby Munsamy, Samyuktam juxtaposes two of India’s most cherished classical dance forms, highlighting their similarities and differences. R60 at the door. Call 082 422 6865.
IZULU THEATRE:
Dingalings Productions brings a double comedy bill with The Return of the Boolulu Uncle and The Long and the Short of It packed into one show. The Return of the Boolulu Uncle is a sequel to Boolulu Uncle. Senzo Mthethwa takes his audience on a journey through more episodes in his life as a Zulu boy growing up in an Indian home. The Long and the Short of It is a stand-up comedy show that features Koobeshen Naidoo and Henry Ramkissoon who are renowned for their off-the-wall, zany comedy. The double bill show carries a 13 age restriction. Shows are 8pm on Friday, 5pm and 8pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday. R140 at Computicket, Shoprite/Checkers and the box office.
SUNCOAST CASINO: Madame Zingara returns to dazzle once again with their After Forever Tour. Housed in one of the last remaining antique mirror-tents in the world, After Forever Tour is filled with exceptional local and international acts. The tour starts at the end of January. For bookings, call 0861 623 263 or e-mail [email protected]. Tickets range from R390 to R495 a person depending on seating area. VIP party packages and overnights stays are also available.
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