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KZN Theatre, Arts & Events Diary

Kickstart's Don't Dress for Dinner

Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: 9 - 26 February 2012

Don't Dress for Dinner is a nifty comedy farce about double adultery and gourmet cooking that will have you crying with laughter and begging for more!

In a stylish private game lodge somewhere near the Kruger Park, Bernie is hoping to entertain his chic Johannesburg celebrity mistress, Suzy, for the weekend. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to furnish gourmet delights, is in the process of packing off his wife, Jackie to her mother's for the weekend, and has even invited along his best friend Rob as a suitable alibi. It's foolproof. What can possibly go wrong…?

Of course, everything does! It is in fact the perfect recipe for an evening of hilarious confusion as Bernie and Robbie try to escape the ire of the ladies by improvising at breakneck speed.

The glamorous production fields an all star local cast, headed by Tim Wells as the naughty ladies' man Bernie, and Bryan Hiles as his hapless best friend Rob. Two of Durban's best and best-loved actresses, Clare Mortimer and Jailoshini Naidoo play Bernie's wife and mistress respectively, while the super talented Janna Ramos-Violante plays the spunky Afrikaans chef, Suzette. Her husband, the slightly sinister George, is played by exciting young actor and winner of Best Male Newcomer at this years Mercury Durban Theatre Awards, Nhlakanipho Manqele.

Don't Dress for Dinner will be directed by Steven Stead, designed by Greg King, with lighting by Tina le Roux.

It will run at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 9-26 February, with performances 7.30pm Tues-Sat, 2.30pm Sat and 5pm Sunday.Ticket prices are R130 (R100 discount for students or pensioners). Special Gala Valentines Performance Tuesday 14th February R160 which includes a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. (No discounts available.)

For block bookings and sold performance enquiries contact Ailsa Windsor: Cell: 083 250 2690 / Office: 031 201 2831 / Fax: 086 671 4564 / ailswn@mweb.co.za. Public booking through Computicket.

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Coward to Brel & The Johnson Jukebox

Rhumbelow Theatre: 17 - 26 Feb 2012

Cape Town based singer / composer / performer, Godfrey Johnson, will present two ms a sophisticated one-man shows of astonishing songs entitled Coward to Brel & The Johnson Jukebox at the Rhumbelow theatre in Umbilo over two consecutive weekends from 17 – 26 Feb.

Award-winning performer Godfrey Johnson returns to Durban with 2 great shows, The Songs of Noel Coward and Jacques Brel and The Jukebox Favourites.

Friday 17 February 2012. Show starts 20:00 – Coward to Brel
Saturday 18 February 2012. Show starts 20:00 – The Johnson Jukebox
Sunday 19 February 2012. Show starts 18:30 - Coward to Brel

Friday 24 February 2012. Show starts 20:00 – The Johnson Jukebox
Saturday 25 February 2012. Show starts 20:00 – Coward to Brel
Sunday 26 February 2012. Show starts 18:30 – The Johnson Jukebox
(Venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner)

From Coward to Brel, The songs of Noel Coward and Jacques Brel
Johnson will perform highlights from his Fleur du Cap nominated shows, The Shadow of Brel and Flirting with Coward, both directed by Sanjin Muftic. Johnson has been hailed the most exciting interpreter of Brel and Coward that South Africa has heard in over a decade.

The Johnson Jukebox
The only show in South Africa where the audience can choose the entire programme. Every night is different. Songs by Leanard Cohen, Madonna, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Godfrey Johnson, Tom Lehar, Billy Joel and many many more, all done in Johnson's unique style and filled with outrageous humour.

Rhumbelow Theatre
Ph: 031 205 7602
Fax: 086 686 0300
Cell: 082 499 8636
email:roland@stansell.za.net
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The Real Group live in concert!

The music event of the year is just around the corner…2

"Terrific, all of it!" raved The London Times about their recent UK concert. Now music lovers in KZN can thrill to the experience of hearing the internationally celebrated Swedish acapella singing sensation, The Real Group, live in concert, with our own acclaimed Kearsney College Choir, at the City Hill Church, Hillcrest, on 9 February at 7pm.

In music circles, The Real Group Swedish acapella phenomenon needs no introduction. They are held as one of the most respected and best-selling vocal acapella groups in the world. Kearsney College has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host and collaborate with this five-piece vocal ensemble on their first-ever concert tour to South Africa.

The group is famous for their arrangements of well-known pop and jazz songs and have recorded over 15 albums during the last 15 years. Their following is growing at an accelerated rate and Durban audiences will be no different.

The group boast five of the best singers in the business, all with perfect pitch and able to sing practically anything, from imitating a tuba to a piccolo flute or a distortion guitar, and "scatting" at an alarming pace to the most difficult of harmonies. The ensemble tour all over the world, and they give approximately 280 performances per year. They have recently returned from Korea and performed in Scandinavia for the Christmas season.

The programme will include a capella arrangements of songs by Michael Jackson, the Count Basie Band, Mozart, Britney Spears and Bach, among others. The Kearsney College Choir will open the show to publicize and create awareness of their upcoming tour to the World Choir Games and the United Nations in the USA.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see an international act of superior calibre on our doorstep! Reserved seats are R130, unreserved R70. Students / pensioners discounts available for both prices. Tickets for block bookings of groups of more than 30 are R50. Book now through Computicket outlets, or call 0861 915 800 or book online at www.computicket.com. For more about The Real Group log onto www.therealgroup.se.

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Quays Whole Food Night Market

The Quays – Browns Rd, Point Development
Thursday 2 Feb: 5pm – 10pm

The fabulous Quays Market will be celebrating its first market of the year on the edge of the canal in the Point Development area on Thursday, 2 February from 5pm until 10pm.

It is nearly Valentine's Day, so the market will be awash with all things romantic, red and schmoozey.

The Whole Food Market takes place in the huge function room, outdoor picnic area and mezzanine sun-downer deck at The Quays which is part of the new Point Road development project.
This proactive initiative continues the vision of Glenwood Community Forum member and market convenor Darryl Hofmann to offer a series of inspired gourmet-events in interesting places.

Hofmann has carefully chosen stall holders which will create a deli-vibe – allowing visitors to purchase produce from the stalls, and assemble a meal, indoor picnic style. Included in the stallholders mix is organic meats; honey on tap; organic pizzas; artisan breads; fresh olives; marinated feta cheese; fresh herbs; and fresh fruit and veg. Again, there will be plenty to taste, as well as boutique wines, cocktails, salon beers and beer from micro-breweries. To add ambiance to the evening will be live festive music.

There is ample parking – alongside the Quays, at the Durban Underwater Club and nearby uShaka, and there will be additional security personnel on duty. To find The Quays – take the second left after uShaka at Wodka, and go over the canal bridge as though going to Durban Underwater Club. Night Market will be on your right. For more info – phone Yossis on 031 201 0090 / Tracey on 072 552 8152

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Saturday Debate

CFAD: 28 January at noon

Face2Face Media is introducing their first interactive edition of the SATURDAY DEBATE this Saturday 28 January, at CFAD in 183 Cowey Road, between 12 and 2pm.

The topic will be To what extent should youth be involved in the management of schools?

This is an initiative of The Stand Up! Foundation which wa launched in Durban on Friday 20 January 2012. The brainchild of Shabnam Palesa Mohamed - former Miss India South Africa winner; Eastern Mosaic presenter; journalist, attorney and activist - it aims to promote youth rights and roles.

The Trust plans to workshop schools, universities, shelters in KZN and once they prove their sustainable impact - use their Foundation as an innovative model that can be adjusted to circumstance and applied in other countries. They will also launch special projects - like a T-shirt campaign designed by kids and sold at a major retail store; twinning schools, establishing a dynamic youth parliament, etc.

For more information:
Shabnam Palesa Mohamed
Landline: 031 301 2046
Mobile: 082 325 4136
Email: shabnampalesamohamed@gmail.com

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Report Back Meeting on the Denis Hurley Centre
Outreach building project in inner city
Eighth Anniversary of Archbishop Hurley's Death honoured

Emmanuel Cathedral Parish Centre: Sunday 12 Feb at 3:30pm

The eight anniversary of Archbishop Denis Hurley's death will be observed at Emmanuel Cathedral, Durban, over the weekend of 11 & 12 February – culminating with a public report-back on Sunday afternoon, on the status of plans for the proposed Denis Hurley Centre.

Parishioners will be asked to bring flowers to decorate the Archbishop's tomb in the Cathedral's Lady Chapel. You can bring these flowers with you or purchase them at the entrance to the Cathedral.The flowers will be donated to a suitable charity the next day.

On Sunday afternoon there will be a special public meeting at 3.30pm updating people on the progress made last year, and the exciting developments for the year ahead. Guests will be welcomed by Father Stephen Tully; the prayers will be led by Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town, and Bishop Barry Wood OMI will talk about "How YOU can help." First Lady of the Province, Dr May Mashego Mkhize is one of the special guests, and will talk on ''Why I support this Project''

There will be choral items by St Henry's Marist College Senior Choir.

Situated on the corner of the busy Denis Hurley Street (Queen St) and Cathedral Rd in the heart of the city, the three storey Emmanuel Cathedral Parish Centre will be transformed into a new multi-purpose building to house the Cathedral's outreach and social responsibility programmes

People who would like to contribute to the Denis Hurley Centre can make a bank deposit into the Denis Hurley Centre Fund, First National Bank, Durban Branch, Code 221426, Account Number 62204261002. Swift Code FIRN ZAJJ 659. For further information about the Denis Hurley Centre email: pkearney@saol.com. Phone:031 201 3832 / 072 806 4417.

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Launch of The Stand Up Foundation

Promoting youth rights and roles

The Stand Up! Foundation was launched in Durban on Friday 20 January 2012. The brainchild of Shabnam Palesa Mohamed - former Miss India South Africa winner; Eastern Mosaic presenter; journalist, attorney and activist - it aims to promote youth rights and roles.

The Foundation aims to use Mohamed's experience of repeated childhood sexual abuse as a catalyst to motivate, educate and empower youth, communities, NGO's, media, corporates and government about all types of child abuse and domestic violence. It also aims to concientise people around the effects of negative media in regards to sexual stereotyping and about bullying, especially via social media.

The Trust plans to workshop schools, universities, shelters in KZN and once they prove their sustainable impact - use their Foundation as an innovative model that can be adjusted to circumstance and applied in other countries. They will also launch special projects - like a T-shirt campaign designed by kids and sold at a major retail store; twinning schools, establishing a dynamic youth parliament, etc.

For more information:
Shabnam Palesa Mohamed
Landline: 031 301 2046
Mobile: 082 325 4136
Email: shabnampalesamohamed@gmail.com

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Beginners Ballroom and Latin American Social Dance Classes

Musgrave Methodist Church Hall: 6 February onwards

Experienced dance teacher Neville Letard will be taking an eight week beginners' social course in basic ballroom and Latin American dancing. No prior knowledge is necessary and those people with the proverbial two left feet are especially welcome!

Letard is one of the founders and directors of the annual Shall We Dance ballroom and Latin American dance showcase, and is a respected and sought-after teacher, dance administrator and dance ambassador.

At the end of the eight week training, participants can expect to be able to do the basic steps in the waltz; cha-cha; jive and foxtrot.

Men, women and couples are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes with a small heel.

Eight weeks – every Monday evening from 6.30 until 7.30 from 6 February.
The fee is R500 per person / R1000 per couple for the course.
For more info – to book your space – phone Neville Letard on 083 779 3864.

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Status Hair Wigs

The Hair Necessities

Hair today: an exciting range of new, high-quality wigs are now available in South Africa. Status Hair, is the sole importer in Southern Africa of the high-quality range of coveted Hair U Wear products, that include the Jessica Simpson Range, the Gabor Range and the Raquel Welch Signature Collection.

Status Hair, who dub the 'Raquel Welch Signature Collection', "the Rolls Royce of wigs", are importing the coveted HairUWear Range from America. All their products are researched, created and designed in America. These high-quality products, began with intensive research. The researchers strove and succeeded initially in creating a natural looking, protein rich hair fibre, Vibralite. This fibre is patented and exclusive to HairUWear.

These exciting new Status Hair products are being launched nationwide. They are looking for skilled, motivated and enthusiastic agents to be part of the team. Agents will be trained by professionals on the history of the wig, the various styles which can be created, on how to care for the wigs and how to effectively market the wigs.

For more info contact Status Hair onFax: 011 252 2611 or email sales@statushair.co.za

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Essenwood Craft Market

Essenwood park: Every Sat: 9am - 2pm

The region's foremost craft, art, treasures and collectables market takes place every Saturday morning under the trees a stone's throw away from Musgrave Centre. In-between shopping, there is a comprehensive tea garden with an array of brunch and tea time delights, as well as children's activities and a playground.

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