Theatre
■ ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: Two hilarious and versatile performers in a laugh-aminute clash of cultures in Common and Class. Ian von Memerty (Strictly Come Dancing, SA’s Got Talent and A Handful of Keys) teams up with musician/comedian Gino Fabbri in an outrageous musical comedy. It pits Fabbri’s dynamic drumming and guitar-playing against Von Memerty’s pyrotechnic piano playing, in a mix from rock to Rocky Horror, boeremusiek to Broadway, and country to classical. Until February 17. Tickets through Computicket.
■ RHUMBELOW THEATRE, TINA’S HOTEL:
The Hits is retrospective of the body of work created by the band Black Lapels, from tributes to Johnny Cash to swamp blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Until Sunday. Tickets R150 from Computicket or call Roland at 082 499 8636
■ BARNYARD THEATRE, SUN COAST: Return of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll circus show
Big Top Rock – Let Us Entertain You. The hit show features live music, aerial acts, funky dance routines and an electrical atmosphere. Until February 24. Tickets R135-R165 at barnyardtheatre.co.za
■ RHUMBELOW THEATRE, UMBILO: Listen is a collaboration between Wium, his Durban band Shizam, and teenage musical theatre singing sensations Marianthe Panas and Bernlee Frick. This show had its debut at the 2017 Hilton Arts Festival, and ranges from the Dream Girls hit Listen to Christina Aguilera’s Something’s Got a Hold Of Me. Until Sunday. Book at Computiket or email Roland: roland@stansell. co.za
■ ROCKWOOD THEATRE, SIBAYA: A tribute to the most popular music from Hollywood’s greatest productions, Hollywood Hits.A journey through the music from movies of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond– Saturday Night Fever to Fame, Pulp Fiction and The Full Monty. Movie segments from the 21st century include Moulin Rouge, Dreamgirls, Rock of Ages and Mama Mia! Until April 7. Tickets are available for R99 on Thursdays; FridaysSundays R130. On Sundays, pensioners get 50% off on show tickets and children U12 enter free. Book at www.rockwoodtheatre.co.za TOMORROW evening, music lovers can enjoy a performance by Chloe Clark at the Jazzy Rainbow.
Clark began her musical journey at the age of 11, when she formed her first band. She has made a name for herself in Durban’s jazz, theatre and corporate entertainment scene.
Clark has had the privilege of singing at the launch of Durban July events with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra; being a back-up vocalist for Ronan Keating; singing on Majozi’s first EP; as well as performing alongside Gangs of Ballet, Joseph Clark, Arno Carstens and more. She also made her TV debut in 2014 by making it to the Top 30 on Idols SA.
More recently, she was part of the first season of The Voice South Africa,
where she was in Kahn’s team. Last year Clark released her jazz album, She Encountered Wonderland. The album features Nick Pitman on acoustic guitar, Llewelyn Chetty on double bass, Burton Naidoo on piano and Clark on vocals. Her performance at the Jazzy Rainbow is part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit, which aims to foster a love and support for live music in our communities, as well as anchor small- and medium-sized venues in urban and rural Gauteng, KZN and the Western Cape.
Catch Chloe Clark at the Jazzy Rainbow tomorrow at 7pm. Tickets are R100, including a free drink (T&C). Call 0313038398 or email jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za | Lifestyle Reporter
TONIGHT
■ THE Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Road, presents the Obakeng Thamage Quintet. 7pm. R50R80 including a free drink for students. Call 031 303 8398.
■ The Winston Pub, 9 Clark Road, Glenwood, presents an underground Psytrance party, “Nocturnal Distortion”. 7pm. R80. Call 031 201 2652.
■ Blue Turtle, Queen Mary Avenue (Shopping) Centre, Umbilo (off Nicholson and Bartle roads) presents Murphy (Music Unlimited) live in performance. 4pm/6.30pm. Free. Call 084 060 9078.
■ Durban Art Gallery, Anton Lembede Street, presents the exhibition, Proclamation 73, exploring the family archives of people racialised as coloured and Indian in Durban under the Group Areas Act. Until February 15. Email 031 311 2264.
■ KZNSA Gallery, Bulwer Road, Glenwood, presents acclaimed curator Gabi Ngcobo’s provocative exhibition Mating Birds Volume 2. Until Sunday. Call 031 277 1705.
■ Green Gallery, Flanders Mall, Mount Edgecombe presents a collection of art by artists Michelle Offerman, Andy Anderson, Allan Kupeta, Shirley Brandon, Sheena Povall and more. Call 031 502 2757.
■ Zack’s Windermere, Lillian Ngoyi Road, presents acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
TOMORROW
■ Stamford Hill Bowling Club, Arbuckle Road, Morningside (off Umgeni Road, behind the Moses Mabhida Stadium) presents live entertainment by Murphy (Music Unlimited). 4pm. Free. Bring and braai. Call Estelle on 084 060 9078.
■ The Glenwood Village, 397 Che Guevara Road, Glenwood, presents Karaoke Nights at Vill-Inns. 8pm. Free. Call 031 202 2366.
SUNDAY
■ Durban ICC, 45 Bram Fischer Road, presents eThekwini Choirs League Match, aimed at uplifting the state of choral music in KwaZulu-Natal. 11am. R50 at Webtickets.
■ Gardens, at the Durban North Open Market, corner of uMhlanga Rocks Drive and Longwoods Drive, Durban North, presents Murphy (Music Unlimited) performing live every Sunday. 10am. Free. Call Estelle on 084 060 9078.
■ The Stables Market, 9 Jacko Jackson Drive, Stamford Hill, presents live music and a variety of food from 10am to 5pm. Wednesday to Friday, 6pm to 10pm. Call 031 312 3058.
■ Blythedale Event Bowl, 12 Tarpon Crescent, Blythedale, KwaDukuza (Stanger) presents the Blythedale Coastal Adventure Market with live entertainment, fresh produce, quad biking and more. 9am to 4pm every Sunday. Free. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ blythedalecoastaladventuremarket/
■ Suncoast Casino, Suncoast Boulevard, presents Sunday Beats with live music. 2pm. Free. Call 031 328 3000.
■ The BAT Centre, 45 Maritime Place, Small Craft Harbour, Margaret Mncadi Avenue (Victoria Embankment) presents Jazz Sundowners. 3pm. Free. Bookings: 031 332 0451 / events@batcentre.co.za ■ Northwood Crusaders Sports Club, 10 Ranleigh Crescent, Durban North, presents Sol Sunday Sessions featuring John Ellis, The Kickstands and Qadasi & Maqhinga. 11am. Free.
Call 082 892 6176.
MONDAY
■ The Glenwood Village, 397 Che Guevara Road, Glenwood, presents Karaoke Nights at Vill-Inns. 8pm. Free. Call 031 202 2366. (This event takes place twice a week on Saturdays and Mondays.)
TUESDAY
■ The Winston Pub, 9 Clark Road, Glenwood, presents Open Mic Tuesday. 7pm. Free. Call 031 201 2652.
■ Zack’s, Wilson’s Wharf presents Open Mic Night. Free. 7.30pm-10pm.
Call 031 305 1677.
WEDNESDAY
■ Alliance Française de Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside presents the ninth edition of MyFrenchFilmFestival. com with a screening of four movies on Wednesdays. Free. Call 031 312 9582.
■ uMhlanga Farmers’ Market, 206 Autumn Drive, Prestondale, uMhlanga, from 8am to noon.
■ The Winston Pub, 112 Umbilo Rd, Glenwood, presents Wildcard Wednesdays bands night. Free. Call 031 202 7889.
THURSDAY
■ Vill-Inns Sports Pool Bar, first floor, above Glenwood SuperSpar, presents live music by Murphy (Music Unlimited). Free. Call 084 060 9078.