Entertainment
Dolphins by Starlight 2017 at uShaka Marine World
It’s time to get festive again at uShaka Marine World with the eagerly anticipated Dolphins By Starlight starting at 7pm between December 8th – 13th.
This firm favourite on the Durban Christmas calendar is sure to put stars in the eyes of young and old alike. The magnificent uShaka Sea World dolphins will perform their dazzling aquatic aerobatics to Christmas soundtracks inspired by love, hope and family.
They will be joined by the glorious Durban Gospel Choir, “Divo” Clive Gumede, songbird Samantha Landers , rising soprano star Slindo Zondo, Quattro Femmes String Quartet ,a live band under the direction of Burton Naidoo, and a host of talented guest artists. Expect plenty of Christmas carols as well as stirring renditions of much loved favourites such as Josh Groban’s The First Noel, Whitney Houston’s Joy to the World, God Bless Africa and the Hip Hop Nutcracker. Our producers have even penned a special Christmas version of The Circle of Life and reworkings of popular songs such as Can’t stop the Feeling and Happy.
Without giving too much away, early test flights have shown that Santa’s reindeer have been unable to make his sleigh hover more than 20 cm off the ground! The North Pole News has reported that this failure to launch may be as a result of low Christmas spirit as well as folks forgetting the true meaning of Christmas. Santa is so concerned that he has decided to send his chief investigative elves Andy Alibastar and Polly Peppermint to uShaka to investigate.
Dolphins By Starlight is family entertainment at its very best with plenty of fun filled interludes especially written for children. So, expect a meeting with the uShaka Ocean Warriors, plenty of dancing and singing and perhaps even a surprise visit by the big man himself in a celebration that is sure to help us all rediscover the true heart of the holiday season in Durban.
To make sure you don’t miss out, book now.
Tickets are available at Computicket or via uShaka’s online ticketing on tickets.ushakamarineworld.co.za at a cost of R170 for adults and R140 for children.
Kids under 3 enter for free.
Enquiries call 031 328 8000
Author: Durbanite
Author: Shelley
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:
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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.
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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:
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At The Playhouse Company:
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The Best of Hans Zimmer: From R290 on 6 Sept (also 25 Oct)
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Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More: Same dates and pricing as above
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Tribute to Adele: 25 Oct at R290
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At The Oyster Box Hotel:
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Tribute to Coldplay: R795, multiple dates starting 5 Oct onwards
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Tribute to Queen: Around R600–R630, 28 Sept to 28 Dec, including 28 Sept at 6pm
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Tribute to Phil Collins: From R600, on 5 Oct and select dates
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Christmas Classics: 21 Dec from R600
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Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Combo: 23 Nov from R600
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For all dates and performances, click here.
Author: Shelley
Author: Shelley
