March action
Sacha van Niekerk and Sithembile Mkhwanazi take a look at the array of arts and entertainment events on this month
SAXOPHONIST Andrew Young (Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban, March 7 to 9).
This international recording artist and entertainer will perform some of his best known classic songs from his new album, Diamonds. All shows start at 7.30pm. Tickets at Computicket.
Hunter’s Heat Seekers, Durban Leg (Today, People’s Park East, Moses Mabhida Stadium, 5pm).
Featuring local artists such as Casper Nyovest, Nasty C, Black Motion, Ricky Rick, Shekhinah and Kyle Deutsch. Tickets: R150, available from Computicket.
Olive Schreiner Revisited – Jannie van Heerden (Today until March 16 at ArtSpace).
The solo exhibition will be opened by Professor Johan Jacobs and will showcase drawings and paintings by Jannie van Heerden. He grew up in Cradock, Eastern Cape, where Olive Schreiner, best known for her novel The Story of an African Farm, lived as a teenager with her elder brother and sister and where she worked later as a tutor.
On March 11, Van Heerden will host an informal discussion about his paintings and drawings.
For info, call Veronica Nezar at 031 312 0793 or see info@artspace-durban.com
Opera Gala with Sbongile Mngoma and Sandile Mabaso (Pinetown Methodist Church, March 18, 7pm).
Tickets are R110 and can be bought online at https://www. webticket.co.za
Sunday Jazz Sundowners with Steve Fataar (tomorrow, the BAT Centre, from 3pm, admission free).
Great Moscow Circus (Suncoast Casino, until March 12). Times of shows vary.
A two-hour programme featuring high-flying action and laughs, and no animals. Tickets: R195 to R595 at Computicket.
Pet Rescue musical fundraiser (Butler’s Restaurant, Hillcrest, noon tomorrow).
Austrian saxophonist Andrew Young, The Brunettes and Chloe Clark’s band “Put a Swing On It” to raise funds for Pet Rescue. Its activities include dealing with everything from animals in abusive homes to animals stolen or used for illegal fighting rings.
Currently touring South Africa, Young joined the line-up when he saw the organisation on Facebook.
The Brunettes – Tammy Saville, Chloe Clark and Marion Loudon – will perform their favourite songs from Marilyn Monroe, Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse and Avicii. Durban’s favourite Jazz Cats, Chloe Clark, with Burton Naidoo on piano, drummer Jude Kenrick and Llewellyn Chetty on the bass, will also have a horn section with Kgethi on trombone, Phuti on trumpet and Phumlani on saxophone.
Tickets are R290 with a carvery dinner or R100 without. Bookings essential, e-mail: soundsforhounds@gmail.com or SMS Jill at 082 412 8069.
The Kloof and Highway SPCA, Ride for Dogs and Trail Run (March 8).
Fun-filled morning of good mountain biking, trail running or the Muddy Mutt obstacle challenge. Lucky draws, goodie bags and delicious food and drinks available.
Cost is R250 per person and all funds raised go towards sterilisation campaigns in rural areas. For tickets and more info, call Sarah van Heerden at 031 764 1212 or 082 7827 969 or e-mail operations@kloofspca.co.za
Opera Gala with Sibongile Mngoma and Sandile Mabaso (March 18 at Pinetown Methodist Church, 7pm).
Enjoy the sound of magnificent South African opera. National treasure, soprano Sibongile Mngoma, will perform her best opera arias with tenor, Sandile Mabaso, who has recently returned home from Johannesburg, and the Vusisizwe Choral Society from KwaNdengezi.
Tickets from R90 to R110, from Webtickets.co.za.
Decorex Durban 2017 (March 18-21, Durban Exhibition Centre, 10am).
It’s about transforming spaces into places of living and houses into homes.
Vibrant selection of globally inspired trends and designs which have been localised to suit the South African home. The expo encourages a tranquil, calm living space that provides a retreat away from the fast-paced world.
This year’s theme is “Make your space your living dream”. Tickets at Computicket.com – prices start at R85 for adults and R20 for children under 12.
Kevin Fraser’s Life On The Hedge (March 29- April 2, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, 8pm).
Kevin Fraser returns to the motherland in his 2017 tour across 15 cities and five countries with multiple performances. What can audiences expect? Commentaries on life as an immigrant between two worlds, with a particular focus on “the daily situations we each face in this constant world of modernisation. Throw in a few South African spices and bob’s your uncle, mate”, said Fraser. Tickets for R200 from Computicket.com.
Comedy Masterclass (March 21-26 at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, 7.30pm).
From SA’s “Master of Mirth”, Aaron McIlroy – the artist who brought us Abbamaniacs, The Loser, and most recently The Ranga.
Join McIlroy as he delves into the science that underpins the world’s oldest coping mechanism, a sense of humour. Co-written by McIlroy and Patrick Kenny, and directed by Kenny. Tickets online at Computicket.com for R120.
Extended Foreplay Live (March 24, Happy Hippo Backpackers, 7pm).
Durbanite Cia is bringing a dynamic and edgy sound to the pop/R&B scene. This year, after three years of studio recordings and performances, Cia is ready to release his EP, Extended Foreplay. The Extended Foreplay Live music show promises a wild ride with its diverse set list of multiple genres including pop, R&B, blues, rock and hip hop. Tickets R100 from Webticket. co.za online.
Adnan Sami (March 25 at the Durban International Convention Centre, 7.30pm).
After four years, music maestro, Adnan Sami returns to South Africa for an evening of Bollywood hits at the Durban ICC. Ticket prices start at R280 and are available online at Computicket.com.
The Chain – The Fleetwood Mac Story (March 25-26 at the Rhumbelow Theatre).
The Reals will be back at the Rhumbelow, paying homage to one of the world’s biggest hitmaking machines – Fleetwood Mac.
The event features some of Durban’s favourite musicians. Dawn Selby on the keyboard, Barry Thomson on the guitar, Jason Andrew on the bass, Mali Sewell on drums and guest performers Marion Loudon and Colin Peddie. Expect covers of all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, including Little Lies, Seven Wonders, Everywhere, Landslide, The Chain and many more.
Tickets are R150 for adults and R75 for children aged 5-13.