Win Tickets to Kings & Queens of Comedy

 

By Fred Felton | April 1, 2025

For over 10 years, Kings & Queens of Comedy has set the bar for South African stand-up, uniting audiences with good laughs and showing the best comedy talent in SA. This year as the brand celebrates 13 years, it returns with a stellar line-up for everyone.

Joey Rasdien | Photo: Supplied. 

Get your diary out for two nights of stand-up on 5 April at Durban ICC and at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on 12 April when Kings & Queens of Comedy marks a big milestone with show filled with nostalgia, legacy, and fresh, fearless humour.

Chris Forrest | Photo: Supplied.

The Durban line-up (in association with East Coast Radio) features Darren Maule, Alfred Adriaan, Darren Simpson, Trevor Gumbi, Annalakshmi, Angel Campey, Muthu Murugan, Khanyisa Bunu, Joey Rasdien, Conrad Koch & Chester Missing and Chris Forrest.

For Johannesburg expect Darren ’Wackhead’ Simpson, Alfred Adriaan, Annalakshmi, Angel Campey, Muthu Murugan, Khanyisa Bunu, Joey Rasdien, Tracey-Lee Oliver, Chris Forrest and Conrad Koch & Chester Missing.

Angel Campey | Photo: Supplied. 

‘’When we first started this brand 13 years ago, our vision was to create a platform that not only showcases South Africa’s best comedic talent but also brings together people together through the universal language of laughter,’’ said Blu Blood co-founders Osman Osman and Shaaista Khan Osman.

Get tickets for Kings & Queens of Comedy from Ticketpro and selected SPAR Payzone kiosks.

Win Tickets To The Show

The good folks at Blu Blood have given us 2 x double tickets for 2 lucky winners to go to the show in Durban.

All you have to do is answer this easy question:

Where is the show being performed in Durban?

Send your answer, name, contact number and email to umhlangalife@gmail.com

Ts and Cs. Apply.

My Fair Lady at The Playhouse in March

 

By Fred Felton | Feb. 24, 2025

For those of you that love a good musical be sure not to miss out on the show My Fair Lady which will be opening in March at The Playhouse from 8 March 2025.

My Fair Lady on stage at The Playhouse in March. | Photo: Supplied. 

The Playhouse in association with Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited presents this dazzling musical, with an extraordinary cast, stunning costumes, and jaw-dropping staging is set to wow audiences. This must-see show will take audiences back to the time of elegancy and vibrancy in Edwardian London.

This show is adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion! Discover how Eliza Doolittle transforms from a feisty Cockney flower girl into a sophisticated lady under the mentorship of the pompous linguist Professor Henry Higgins.

There are some amazing songs in this show like ‘Wouldn’t It Be Lovely, I Could Have Danced All Night, and On the Street Where You Live,’ this production is full of wit, charm and heart that has made this musical a timeless classic.

‘’We are pleased to share that several performances of My Fair Lady are already sold out! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, now is the time,’’ said Lynda Bukhosini, The Playhouse Company’s Chief Executive and Artistic Director.

This production is directed by Steven Stead, who brings fresh energy to this show. The musical direction is by Kevin Kraak, the iconic score by Lerner and Loewe comes to life through rich orchestrations and powerful vocals. The set and costumes designed by Greg King transport the audience to early 20^th-century London. Duane Alexander’s choreography adds a dynamic flow to the show. This musical features some of the top actors in South Africa including Leah Mari’s amazing portrayal of Eliza Doolittle.

Now is your chance to immerse yourself in Broadway’s longest-running musical. This show has captivated audiences through 2, 717 performances and has won six Tony Awards including Best Musical! The show has just finished a sold-out run in Cape Town and is now amazing audiences in Gauteng.

Due to high demand and sold-out shows, an extra performance has been added on Sunday, 9 March 2025, at 18h00 for My Fair Lady.

Don’t miss your chance to see this classic running from 8 to 16 March 2025.

Get your tickets now for just R150 – R250 on Webtickets before they are all sold out.

Alert Level 3 Lockdown Regulations

 

As the City of Durban deals with the Covid-19 virus the President of South Africa has released the new rules which we all have to comply with during Alert Level 3 of the lockdown.

The eThekwini Municipality has released a handy guide to help you comply with these regulations. 

Please keep the following in mind:

1. All beaches are closed. However you can still walk or jog on the promenade.

2. Do not have parties at home and discourage visitors.

3. Wear your mask. It is now a criminal offence if you do not wear your mask.

4. Funerals can only be attended by up to 50 people. 

5. If you have a public transport business you can only allow passengers in if they are wearing a mask.

6. Sale of alcohol is not allowed and you are not allowed to transport it. 

7. Report to the police anyone disregarding the lockdown regulations. 

These rules have been put in place to help stop the spread of the virus. 

Lots happening at the Good Food and Wine Show in Durban

This Weekend Read about the Good Food and Wine Show and Dinner in the Dark.

‘Funsunzi’ dish crowned at the Good Food and Wine Show.

An Mtunzini business woman has walked away with top honours at a Funsunzi cook-off at the Good Food and Wine Show at the Durban Exhibition Centre. East Coast Radio launched the search for the most ‘Funsunzi’ dish earlier this month and called for listeners to enter their most delicious dish that uses local ingredients and represents the fun, sun or sea.

Karen Fish decided her Spicy East Coast Chicken and Prawn Soup would fit the bill perfectly. She says, “I was looking for all the elements of fun, sun and sea. ‘Sun’ is represented in the spices used - chilli and paprika. ‘Sea’ is found in the prawns and ‘fun’ is in the serving of the dish. It is served with fabulous fun things on top - grated cheese, sour cream and coriander amongst others.”

At a live broadcast by East Coast Radio’s Peter G at the Good Food and Wine Show on Thursday Karen went head to head with Nadine Swart from Amanzimtoti during the cook off. Nadine whipped up a dark chocolate tart but it wasn’t enough to beat Karen. Karen walks away with R20 000 in Woolworth’s vouchers and says, “I’m over the moon at having won. I love food and cooking even though I have a career in public relations.”

(Source - ECR) 

Will you be at Dinner in the Dark?

(Source - KZN Blind and Deaf Society)