Theatre

■ ROCKWOOD THEATRE: take a musical journey of epic proportions in the production A Rocking World Tour, which runs until November 4. Audiences can expect music from rockers AC/DC and Midnight Oil to Kylie Minogue, Bhangra and Bollywood hits. The venue opens at 6.30pm for the dinner service, with the show starting at 8pm on Thursdays to Saturdays. The venue is open at 2pm on Sundays. Tickets cost R99 per person (Thursday) and R130 per person (Friday to Sunday). Pensioners get 50% off the ticket price on Sundays, and children under 12 enter for free. Visit www.rockwoodtheatre.co.za

■ PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: the Community Arts Festival runs at the Playhouse until Saturday, showcasing a wealth of community-based performing arts projects, including a mix of dramas, musicals and dance. Also on the roster are masterclasses and workshops by industry experts, while Sundowner Concerts as well as a vibrant arts and crafts exhibitions add to the buzz. The festival runs from 10am to 8pm. Call 031 369 9596/954

■ ROY COUZENS THEATRE – WESTVILLE BOYS HIGH: BellyFusion’s annual show, Greatest Hits, takes place on Saturday from 7pm. There will be a spectacular fusion of dance styles from hip hop to classical, from belly dance to Bollywood, from hula dance to Latin American, danced to popular hits. BellyFusion will donate funds from their show to the Kevin Richardson Foundation (the lion whisperer). The Foundation’s aim is to secure land for Africa’s iconic lion. Tickets are R100 for adults and R60 for under 12s, and are available from Alison at: 082 824 0908 or email alison@ bellyfusion.co.za

■ RHUMBELOW THEATRE, UMBILO: The show Hot August Night featuring the music of Neil Diamond performed by Barry Thomson and The Reals runs at the Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo. With 38 songs in the Top 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, Diamond has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Paying respect to the music of this legendary artist composer and performer are Durban’s own tribute band The Reals. The show runs from Friday to Sunday. Tickets are R150, and R130 for pensioners and students with a valid student card. Loyalty Card Holders R120. Contact Roland for large group booking discounts – 20 or more – at 082 499 8636.