Get ready for comedy, music and movement
SHOWS: THE I Laugh Durban comedy jam will take place this weekend at the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino at 8pm. It includes local comedians Dusty Rich, Neville Pillay and Richelieu Beaunoir. Bookings through Computicket.
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Thank You For The Music, Dee, a tribute concert to Dee Sharma, founder of The Dukes Combo, will take place on June 27 at the DLI Hall. The band has played at the Ocean Terminal, Imperial Hotel, Pelican Hotel and Isipingo Island Hotel. Bookings through Computicket. Snacks and drinks allowed.
The musical show 50 Carat Gold is on at the the Barnyard Theatre at Gateway until July 19. The hits featured have dominated the charts for the past 60 years. For bookings and enquiries, contact the Barnyard at 031 566 3045, www.barnyardtheatre.co.za.
On Father’s Day this Sunday, the Barnyard Theatre at Gateway will stage the rock ‘n’ roll show From Folsom To Memphis. Expect hits like Jailhouse Rock, Blue Suede Shoes, Great Balls of Fire and many more. Call 031 566 3045 or e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatre.co.za for further information.
Durban-born singer Natalie Rungan, who is working on her fourth album, takes the stage at Yossi’s Moroccan restaurant in Glenwood on Friday with Mark Royeppen on keyboards, Llewelyn Chetty on bass and Bruce Baker on drums. Her dinner/dance/theatre show costs R200 a head. To book call 031 201 0090 or e-mail admin@yossis.co.za.
Madame Zingara’s last show will take place this Saturday. The After Forever Tour features international performances. Bookings can be made through Computicket.
The Essenwood’s Got Talent show will take place this Saturday at the Essenwood craft market and is open for children aged 3 to 13. There is no entry fee. Each child has three minutes to showcase their talent. Call 031 208 1264 or 082 460 0625.
MOVIES: Ster-Kinekor’s ‘girlfriend getaway’ is set to take place on July 1 at Gateway , Durban, with the Hollywood movie Magic Mike XXL at 8pm.
FESTIVAL: The 2015 Portuguese Mariners Food, Wine & Family Festival takes place at Fazenda Restauranté at the Mac Banana Estate, Munster, from July 24-25 at 9am.
This annual celebration is held in commemoration of the ship Sao Joao, which was returning from India and was wrecked on rocks outside Port Edward in 1552. For more information contact vicky@wozaniafrica.co.za
EXERCISE: Bored with your gym routine? Head down to Suncoast Casino for daily exercise tips in corefit, yoga, zumba, and kickboxing inspired by fitness expert Lisa Raleigh.
The Tinman Triathlon will take place this Sunday at the Suncoast Sundeck at 7am. It’s a high-speed, exhilarating race with categories for people of every fitness level. For more info, visit www.suncoastcasino.co.za.
YOUTH: Sleeping Beauty, a holiday show for children based on the well-known fairy tale, will run daily at the Catalina Theatre in Wilson’s Wharf at 11am from June 29 until July 18. Tickets from Computicket.
Soldiers In the City, a production by the PANSA Young Performers project, takes place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN, from July 3-12. It revolves around best friends who compete in an underground slam poetry challenge. Bookings through Computicket.