CAN you believe it’s already March? Whether it’s classic rock, classical ballet or colourful running, you can choose what you enjoy the most.
Shows/entertainment
Enjoy a night of Classic Rock
Join Barry Thomson and the Reals (with guest Shaun Dragt) at Rhumbelow Durban North as they pay tribute to Deep Purple, Santana, Pink Floyd, Uriah Heep, Bad Company, Cream and Procol Harum.
Unlike the rock music of today, the rock music of the 60s and 70s had melody, great musical content and meaningful lyrics. This genre of music remains a bastion of society to this day.
Leading the team of top Durban musicians is maestro frontman Barry Thomson on guitar and vocals, musical director Dawn Selby on keyboards and vocals, Mali Sewell on drums, Andy Turrell on bass guitar and guest guitarist Shaun Dragt. The Reals will take you on a journey full of hit songs, nostalgia, fun and top-class playing.
Venue: Rhumbelow Durban North is at 50 Margaret Mayton Ave
Times: Friday, March 8 at 19:30, Saturday, March 9. (Saturday is sold out already!)
Full information is available on the Rhumbelow website and social media platforms, and Rhumbelow WhatsApp group. For more info, call Roland at 082 499 8636 or email him at roland@stansell.co.za. Book through Computicket. Tickets are R200 each.
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Watch the Royal Ballet on the Rhumbelow Big Screen
Watch the Royal Ballet’s Manon on the Rhumbelow Theatre Big Screen at 42 Cunningham Road, uMbilo on Sunday, March 10 at 14:00. The venue opens 60 minutes before the show for snacks/drinks. Running time is 195 minutes (including 2 intervals).
Welcome to the Royal Opera House Season 2023/2024. These live-streamed events, with intervals, starring some of the world’s top performers, are recorded for venues such as The Rhumbelow Theatre, and Rhumbelow which are proud to bring you this series of cinema experiences as they endeavour to provide entertainment to appeal to everyone.
Experience the passionate and tragic story of Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon. Returning to the Royal Opera House Main Stage, this live cinema event saw the dramatic tale of love and loss broadcast to 976 cinemas in 21 countries across the world on Wednesday, February 7.
Follow the story of the capricious Manon and experience the best of ballet up close through the stirring music by Jules Massenet and evocative designs by Nicholas Georgiadis that conjure up contrasting worlds, both opulent and impoverished.
Principal dancers Natalia Osipova (as Manon) and Reece Clarke (as Des Grieux) lead a compelling cast that will also include Alexander Campbell, Mayara Magri and Gary Avis, who will bring to life MacMillan’s expressive and impassioned choreography.
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
Music: Jules Massenet
Designer: Nicholas Georgiadis
Lighting designer: Jacopo Pantani
Conductor: Koen Kessels
About the Royal Opera House Cinema
Since 2008, their cinema programme has brought over 120 opera and ballet broadcasts to audiences across the globe. It now reaches more than 1 500 cinemas from the UK to New Zealand, bringing the best of their resident companies to the big screen. Each broadcast offers audiences the best seat in the house and includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and insights into the rehearsal process.
Price is R150 a ticket, and food is available at the venue. There is limited parking space available. Booking is essential. There is a bar so no alcohol may be brought onto the premises.
Book via email at roland@stansell.co.za or at Computicket. For more info, contact Roland at 082 499 8636.
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KZN Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Season 2024 Concert 3
The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2024 Summer Season, featuring a splendid line-up of international and local talent, runs in The Playhouse Opera every Thursday from February 29 to March 21, each World Symphony Series concert starting at 19:00.
Third season details:
Thursday, March 14
Conductor: Leon Bosch
Soloist: Hyeyoon Park – violin
Grieg: Holberg Suite
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Schubert: Symphony No 5
KZN Philharmonic Season tickets and bookings for individual concerts are available at Quicket outlets. For more information, call 031 369 9438, email bookings@kznphil.org.za or visit www.kznphil.org.za.
Outdoor experiences
Plan ahead for Colour Run
On Saturday, March 16, the 2024 TMG (Thekwini Motor Group) Colour Run is a 5km and 1km untimed event in which groups of participants, or ‘colour runners’ are covered from head to toe in a variety of colours at each station along the route. The colourful fun will start and finish at the Westville Country Club, 1 Link Road, Dawncliffe.
The run is less about times and more about having a good time and to bring our communities together! The concept is simple and only has two rules:
1. Start in black and white.
2. End in colour!
After you finish the race, the fun will continue with live music, food stalls and great entertainment. Dance, walk, run, but most importantly, have fun with the variety of colour combinations and massive colour throws.
Run/walk details/timings:
Please arrive 30 minutes before your preferred timeslot in order to register.
09:00 – 5km walk/run
09:20 – 5km walk/run
09:40 – 1km kids’ walk/run
10:00 – 5km walk/run
Move your way through the 5km or 1km trail while watching for TMG’s colour bombers and colour reload stations. They love the variety in demographics and reasons for running.
With no winners or official timings, the TMG Colour Run caters to everyone!
The Thekwini Motor Group look forward to making this an annual event and is excited to see pure joy from all ages and backgrounds. While it’s all about the experience, they also hope this encourages many involved to have a healthier and better lifestyle.
Colour sachets and merchandise will be available on the day. For more information, email hello@thekwinimotorgroup.co.za.
Expos/markets
Visit the Sign, Display and Digital Graphics Expo
Brought to you by Sign Africa: See business opportunities in the world of graphics, digital printing, branding, T-shirt printing, vehicle graphics, direct-to-film and garment solutions, laser engraving, digital label printing and more. Visitors will have an opportunity to interact with product experts about how to streamline production for faster turnaround and cost savings. See live demonstrations of new technology, equipment and substrates, software, applications and more, all under one roof.
Dates: Wednesday, March 13 to Thursday, March 14
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 daily
Address: Durban ICC, Hall 2, 45 Bram Fischer Road
Parking: Secure parking is available at the venue for your own account. Entrance to the Expo is free of charge. You will need to register online for each person attending. Website: https://signafricaexpo.com/durban-2024/
Watch a floral demonstration at the Hillcrest Floral Art Club
The Hillcrest Floral Art Club meet every second Wednesday of the month and will be meeting on Wednesday, March 12. All those interested in flowers are welcome to come and join the club for an enjoyable morning followed by a floral demonstration. The meeting will be held at The Holy Trinity Church, Nqutu Road, Hillcrest, at 09:30. It will cost R50 per visitor, and there will be tea/coffee and eats.
For more info, contact Gill Collinge on 083 540 2212.
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