WHAT’S ON IN MARCH
From music, art and comedy to mountain adventures, March has lots in store
HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL
WHERE: Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg WHEN: March 21-24
Celebrate three decades of democratic South Africa at the sixth edition of Constitution Hill’s Human Rights Festival (humanrightsfestival.co.za). The three-day event will emphasise activism, necessary conversations surrounding human rights and our country’s beleaguered past and an optimistic future. It also includes art, film, exhibitions, live music and a children’s corner. Entry to the event is free, as our nation has been for the past 30 years.
KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SUMMER SYMPHONY SEASON (CONCERT 4)
WHERE: Playhouse Opera Theatre, Smith Street, Durban Central WHEN: March 21
From the Moravian and Bohemian-inspired folk music of Antonín Dvorák to Camille SaintSaëns’s Romantic-era compositions and musical wunderkind Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s classical melodies, join the orchestra for the final evening of their summer symphony season on March 21. Featuring conductor Daniel Boico, soloist Nina Schumann (piano) and pianist Megan Geoffrey-Prins, audience members’ aural senses will be treated to Dvorák’s Czech Suite, op.39, D major, Saint-Saëns’ perennial favourite Le Carnaval des animaux (Carnival of the Animals) and Mozart’s Symphony No 38, K.504, D Major. Tickets from R103 via quicket.co.za.
GO WELLINGTON FAMILY FESTIVAL
WHERE: Old Tannery, Hermon Road, Wellington WHEN: March 21
Parents with no plans to keep the young ‘uns busy on the public holiday, the Go Wellington Family Festival has your back. Head to the charming Boland dorp for the launch of the Wellington Wine Route’s Go Family Festival for a day of vino sipping, live music, snacking and children’s activities at the zwish Old Tannery. Cancel that babysitter and buy your tickets from quicket.co.za — R50 for kids under 18 and R150 for kids-at-heart over 18.
CERAMICS SOUTH AFRICA POTTERS’ MARKET
WHERE: Rondebosch Park, Park Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town WHEN: March 23
Crazy for clay? Potty for pots? Curious about ceramics? Would you kill for a kiln? If you answered “yes” to any the above, Ceramics SA’s Potters’ Market is for you. Peruse ceramic works ranging from jewellery to key chains and crockery and more at this market running from 8am to 3pm. Entrance to the event is free.
ANDRE THE HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST
WHERE: Tropical Nites Theatre, Wild Coast Sun, Main Bizana Road, Port Edward WHEN: March 26
Have you had covert dreams of being an Oscar award-winner? Ever wondered what it’s like to be a hamster? Did you know humans can act like washing machines? Does this necessitate seeing to believe? Head to Port Edward’s Wild Coast Sun hotel for a laughout-loud illusionary evening with Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist. Watch how Andre transforms volunteering audience members into celebs, pets, household items and more at this family-friendly show on March 26. Prepare to be hypnotised by his uproariously mesmerising adroitness and get your tickets (from R100) via webtickets.co.za today.
THE CRY OF WINNIE MANDELA
WHERE: Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana Street, Newtown, Johannesburg WHEN:
March 30 - April 21 Njabulo Ndebele’s heart-rending novel The Cry of Winnie Mandela is coming alive on stage at the Market Theatre’s Barney Simon Theatre. Named for a misunderstood, oft-divisive, resilient woman who paved the way for women’s empowerment and equal rights for all in a turbulent, violent, divisive and shameful era of our country’s past, the play’s leitmotif is that of waiting as it follows four women who reflect on the multiple meanings of “waiting” in the absence of their individual male partners. Adapted by Alex Burger and directed by the acclaimed MoMo Matsunyane, this play is a must-see. Tickets are from R100 via webtickets.co.za.
DURBAN WINE FESTIVAL
WHERE: Zula Beach, Anchors Cast Building, 2 Bridgetown Road, Tuzigazi, Richards Bay WHEN: March 31
Richards Bay’s restaurant-meets beach club-meets cocktail bar will play host to the 2024 Durban Wine Festival. From lunchtime to dawn, join fellow vino-lovers as Durban-based wine club Wine Wednesdays, presents an afternoon, evening and morning (after) of wine presentations, live DJs, nosh and all-round good vibes. Tickets are from R100 via webtickets.co.za.