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Shall We Dance at the Playhouse Opera: 11 – 19 September

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Shall We Dance:  Durban’s most popular dance showcase celebrates its 23rd season this year at The Playhouse Opera from 11 – 19 September 2015.

The ever-popular Shall We Dance Ballroom and Latin American showcase presents its comprehensive annual dance extravaganza which features approximately 100 of the region’s most exciting dancers with dancers as young as 13 years old as well as top award-winning international industry professionals, in the Playhouse Opera for a short season from 11 – 19 September.

Direction is by Neville Letard and Caryl Cusens. The featured couples this year are South Africa’s own World Champions Gerhard van Rooyen and Amor Kruger; the duo who currently impressed the world with their acrobatic dance. Adding to the Latin dancers, Darren Hammond will pair with Milla Lykke. Showcase Ballroom is provided by Danish champions Nicolia Bouet and Anna Shagalina.

Darren and Milla both have an impressive record of international recognition. The partnership is much anticipated and already they have ranked highly in competitions in Blackpool and Mannheim, Germany.

Shall We Dance once more promises to delight audiences with its carefully-chosen mix of quality dance –  with an underlying Ballroom and Latin American feel.

Featured styles besides Ballroom and Latin are Ballet; Belly Dance, Tap dance, Line Dance and Modern which promises a large variety that is sure to captivate and keep your gaze fixated on the stage. The MC is once again East Coast Radio’s Damon Beard.

Shall We Dance delivers a unique and exciting variety of music, from modern songs such as “all about the bass”  to classic well known favorites like “Pretty Women” and “One Look at You’ by Barbra Streisand as well as some great numbers  from the soundtracks of Zorro, Footloose, Burlesque, Edward Scissor Hands and many more!

This annual showcase came into being in 1991, and is probably the longest enduring annual production in Durban, if not in South Africa. It is presented by the Playhouse Company in association with the South African Dance Teachers’ Association, with a supporting grant from Business and Arts South Africa. A special thanks must also be given to the Royal Palms Umhlanga Hotel for graciously housing the dancers as well as East Coast Radio for their ongoing support.

Tickets can be booked at Computicket (www.computicket.co.za or 0861 915 8000)

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Ndlovo Youth Choir are Back!

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Following their sold-out performances at The Playhouse in 2024, this global super-choir returns for three unforgettable shows on the weekend of 18 and 19 October 2025.

If you haven’t experienced them live yet, you’re missing out on one of the most energetic, uplifting and inspiring performances you’ll ever see. E
xpect powerful vocals, vibrant rhythms and an explosion of joy that will leave you on your feet.

Show Times:

18 October 2025 – 14:30 & 18:30
19 October 2025 – 14:30

Duration:
2 hours

Buy Tickets Here.

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Candlelight Concerts in Durban

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Durban has recently joined the ranks of cultural hotspots hosting Candlelight Concerts – an immersive live music experience famed globally for its warm glow and intimate ambiance. Fans of classical and contemporary music alike are gathering in elegant settings bathed in flickering “candles” (actually safe LED-style lighting), creating magical evenings that linger in memory.

Venues:

  • The Playhouse Company in central Durban offers a grand, historic setting—its ornate architecture and superb acoustics elevate performances like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Hans Zimmer-inspired compilations.

  • The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks provides an intimate, colonial-era charm. Its gracious interiors set the stage for impactful tributes to Coldplay, Queen, Phil Collins, Adele, and more.

What’s Playing and When

Here’s a curated selection of upcoming (and some recent) concerts around Durban:

  • At The Playhouse Company:

    • The Best of Hans Zimmer: From R290 on 6 Sept (also 25 Oct)

    • Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More: Same dates and pricing as above

    • Tribute to Adele: 25 Oct at R290

  • At The Oyster Box Hotel:

    • Tribute to Coldplay: R795, multiple dates starting 5 Oct onwards

    • Tribute to Queen: Around R600–R630, 28 Sept to 28 Dec, including 28 Sept at 6pm

    • Tribute to Phil Collins: From R600, on 5 Oct and select dates

    • Christmas Classics: 21 Dec from R600

    • Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Combo: 23 Nov from R600

For all dates and performances, click here.

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80s Friday Flashback at Westown Square

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Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Say hello to 80s Friday Flashback – your new weekly ritual at The Barn, Westown Square.

On Friday nights, we’re dialing back the clock to the decade of big hair and neon flair with a DJ on the decks every week spinning iconic 80s anthems that’ll have you moonwalking into the weekend.

 Every Friday | 16:30–21:30
DJ Spike & James VN on the decks
 Free entry
Food & Drink specials from our amazing tenants.
Bonus: Ask about the Stayin’ Alive loyalty card and start earning your free cocktail or meal discounts.

Whether you’re looking to dance, dine, or just unwind from the week — we’ve got you sorted with our 80s Friday Flashback.

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