Author: Sophie Thompson

Sophie joined the business in 2001. Sophie brings to the company a wealth of experience and expertise in particular in the sporting arena – she played springbok action cricket; has SA colours for athletics; Natal colours for athletics (club and school); hockey; softball; water-polo and outdoor and indoor cricket. Sophie has studied Sport Psychology and Computer Technology. The main accounts that she works on are the SPAR Women’s Race in Durban and Pietermaritzburg, SPAR KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge, as well as a lot of the sailing events that take place in Durban. She was part of the successful team that worked on the PyeongChang’s 2018 Winter Olympic Bid and the World Transplant Games. In rejuvenating the Durban scene of sailing, she has also started photography to help promote the sport.

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Sanele Phakathi Quintet at The Jazzy Rainbow

17 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Friday 31 March This performance by the Sanele Phakathi Quintet at The Jazzy Rainbow is

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Skokiana Album Launch @ The Rainbow/UKZN Centre For Jazz

16 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

26 and 29 March In association with Concerts SA, Skokiana’s highly anticipated self-titled album will

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Point Yacht Club Beer and Bratwurst on the Bay

16 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Saturday 25 March The second edition of the festive bay series takes place as part

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The Inanda Heritage Route Theatre Project

16 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Bringing Heritage to life AFDA Durban (The theatre, Film and Television School, based in Glenn

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Spha Mdlalose tours South Africa

15 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

In association with Concerts SA, Jazz and soul singer Spha Mdlalose (28) is set to

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Natalie Rungan, Ma’Afrika, KZN Heritage Ensemble @Winston Churchill Theatre

15 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Friday, 24 March On 24 March The Headroom, supported by Concerts SA, will once again

His and Her Penguin Suits

15 March 201724 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Thank you Mercury for using this lovely photo idea! Penguin Suits Both: Dee, a 37

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Pianist / Composer Mash’s KZN mini tour

14 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

1-7 April In association with Concerts SA, iSupport Music Business and Rainbow Restaurant present Sibusiso

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Final Concert in the KZN Philharmonic Summer Symphony Season

14 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Playhouse Opera: Concert Six: Thursday 16 March DURBAN: The glorious KZN Philharmonic Orchestra wraps up

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Wrap up for Durban South Regional – SPAR KZN School Girls Hockey

13 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

SPAR KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge 3 Schools Trust: Sunday 12 March For the third

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Wrap up for Pietermaritzburg Central and North Regionals SPAR KZN School Girls Hockey

13 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

SPAR KZN School Girls Hockey Challenge Epworth and UKZN Hockey Grounds: Saturday 11 March The

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KZN Philharmonic Summer Symphony Season Final Concert

9 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Playhouse Opera: Thursday 16 March Final Concert of the World Summer Symphony Season is on

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Little Durban Ballerinas dancing with Royal Moscow Ballet

9 March 20179 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

In today’s Mercury! Playhouse Opera: 11 March: 2pm and 7pm Living Their Dream… Little ballerinas

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Fabulous Francofête 2017

8 March 20178 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Sutton Park, Durban: Human Rights Day, 21 March 2017 Day time: Family Affair Evening: Music

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Zakifo Music Festival, Durban – Early Bird Specials

8 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Blue Lagoon Beach, Durban: 26, 27 and 28 May 2017 The third annual Zakifo Music

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SPAR KZN School Girls’ Hockey – Meet Brady Wiseman

7 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Words by Sharlene Versfeld Meet Brady Wiseman – captain of St Anne’s, the defending champs,

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Local DIY act Make-Overs on Tour: ‘Hit The Ground Running’ in March/April

6 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

In association with Concerts SA, one of South Africa’s most beloved DIY bands, Make-Overs, are

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Freeman Gumede and Friends @ The Jazzy Rainbow

6 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Friday 17th March This performance by the Freeman and Friends at The Jazzy Rainbow is

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Mkizwana Ensemble presents their debut album African Skies in Durban

6 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Press Release – For Immediate Release In association with Concerts SA, the Mkizwana Ensemble will

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Point Yacht Club Holburn Series and Jonesy Sprints

6 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Harbour: Saturday 4 March and Offshore: Sunday 5 March It was a tale of two

Theatre

KickstArt presents Kander and Ebb’s award winning musical Chicago

3 March 20173 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: 7 – 30 April, 2017 Durban’s astonishing multi awarding winning production house,

Theatre

Review for Keyboard Killers by Chris Sutton

3 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Ian Von Memerty is back at the Sneddon with another short run of the very

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SPAR KZN School Girls’ Hockey Challenge Big Derby Weekend for Hockey

3 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Pietermaritzburg- North and Central and Durban South Regionals Next weekend, is a big derby weekend

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Double Dose of Piano for Durban

2 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Photo Harry Lock Keyboard Killers Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: until 5 March & KZN Philharmonic Summer

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Point Yacht Club Entries for the Two Big Ocean Races are Open

1 March 2017By Sophie Thompson

Thursday 27 April and Saturday 17 June There is a steady interest for the two