Market Day and Open Day at Hedgehogs and Daisies, 4 Quarry Rd, Hilton.
The newest Pieter-Dirk Uys show – When in Doubt, Say Darling - will have two seasons in KZN: at the Hexagon Theatre in Pietermaritzburg on 30 and 31 October and again on 6 and 7 November, and at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on Durban’s UKZN Campus, on 1,2,3,4 and again 8,9,10, 11 November 2018.
When in Doubt, Say Darling has just enjoyed a sold-out season at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Studio and the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town.
Sometimes politics repeats itself, not only taking history and turning it into farce, but taking farce and turning into the fake news which is now called entertainment. Pieter-Dirk Uys is sorting out 40 years of distress, disguise and disgust: from apartheid to tripartite, from amandla to Nkandla - and happily back to amandla. In the boxes are wigs, glasses, wagging fingers, toyi-toyis, red berets, trump cards of madness, icons and aikonas, from Bezuidenhouts, Raubenheimers and Ramaphosas to Altzheimers. See PW Botha impersonate Jacob Zuma! Witness Dr Piet Koornhof solve the Brexit stand-off! Celebrate the appearances of Angela Merkel, Theresa May, Nowell Fine and Evita Bezuidenhout!
At a time when a casual greeting or embrace can be seen as racist or harassment, the advice is simple: when in doubt say darling. If you can't remember their names, just say darling. If you get lost along the road to somewhere, simply ask for Darling. He did it, and now Pieter-Dirk Uys also lives in Darling. Join him and many darlings on an exciting walk through this new minefield of hashtags and hate speech to the edge of the next cliff of crisis, when the end of the world seems nigh. It also used to be called a sunset, but here's a secret: the sun will also rise tomorrow, darling.
Booking is open for the Durban season through Computicket outlets; telephonic bookings on 0861 915 8000, and online bookings at www.computicket.com.
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Taebron Jursa, a Grade 7 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, was selected to run on Saturday, 29 September for Umgungundlovu in a KZN Athletics Inter-District relay team at Kings Park Athletics Stadium in Durban.
Thomas Truter, a Grade 7 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School has been selected to represent the KZN Provincial swimming team. He will be participating in the SA Schools National Championships, which is to be held in Gauteng from 10 to 13 December 2018.
Matthew Pluke, in Grade 8 at Grace College, recently represented KZN at the SA Gym Games in Gauteng. Matt came 4th for his floor routine and placed in the top 10 for 4 of the 6 apparatus.
Cherri Forsyth workshops brings you Holding Life Lightly.
The MiTH lineup for Wednesday 24 October 2018.
Ann Jangle
Her ominous style of dark folk, eclectic rock, gypsy infused, theatrical, soulful style of writing & performing leaves a long-lasting impression. She belts out her lyrics on stage like she was born there.
This South-African born singer/ songwriter/ producer has performed her way onto a vast variety of stages all across Europe & Southern Africa and shares the stage with many different artists to bring a heartfelt performance that resonates for some time after the last note has stopped ringing.
Ilan Lax & friends
During the day, Ilan Lax is a legal professional consulting on human rights, environmental, land and development law; governance and organisational development and working as an adjudication specialist. But Ilan's other persona is a soulful, poetic musician who performs folk-rock, including ballads and original material, with deep emotion.
His natural charm and obvious musical talent make him a pleasure to listen to. He'll be joined by Brian Bedingfield (Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters), Barry Meintjes (Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters) and Charles Webster (Bowstring) in a collab that is sure to stir your soul.
120 Dezibel
120 Dezibel is a Highschool-Bigband from Oldenburg, Germany, which was founded in 1993 and has had lots of concerts in the northwestern region of Germany since then. In 2015 the band started a school exchange project with Wartburg Kirchdorf School, KZN. This year is the second time that the band is in Kwazulu Natal.
Together with the choir of Wartburg Kirchdorf School they are touring around KZN after they had several concerts together in Germany. It will be a concert of fine Jazz, Funk, Rock and Latin music with 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 10 choir singers and a groovy rhythm section.
MiTH is located at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Doors open at 6 pm and the music will kick off at 7 pm. Entrance is R30 at the door.
ABOUT MiTH:
MiTH is a semi-open mic music club. An opportunity for musicians to share the joy of their music with a friendly audience which includes fellow musicians – who have all “been there” too. (Non-musicians welcome too!) Whether you’re a newbie looking for your first opportunity to perform publicly, or a more experienced / mature musician simply looking for people who are as passionate about music as you are – come along and join us!
Bring your own booze. Food and soft drinks are available for sale. Musicians who want to play at MiTH, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Charles Webster (082 331 7271), or Doug Borain (072 340 7034).
DIRECTIONS TO MiTH:
Take the N3 to Hilton, take the Hilton turnoff and go South into the Village (away from Hilton College). Travel 5,2km along Hilton Avenue (past two sets of traffic lights and Crossways Pub) and keep going straight as Hilton Avenue turns into Dennis Shepstone Drive. At the 5,2km mark, Knoll Drive will be on your right – the entrance to MiTH is the *second* entrance on your left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm.
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Our humble golf star, Nikhil Gopal (Gr11) has been selected for the SA Schools Golf team for the third consecutive year. We congratulate this fine young gentleman on his continued golfing success and dedication.
Sam Moore (Gr10) won the KZN XCO series and will be receiving his full colours for KZN.
During the months of December and January, Quarry Cottages are offering their luxury accommodation at a discount of Stay for 7 nights and pay for 5.
Defending the Caveman
Evan Taylor, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, took part in the Amashova Cycle Race on Sunday 21 October 2018. Evan completed the 65km route from Cato Ridge to Durban.
Internationally recognized South African musician Guy Buttery, will join Dr Kanada Narahari, a prominent music therapist who specialises in creating passionate sitar-based compositions, on the Schlesinger Theatre, Michaelhouse stage on Friday, 9 November 2018 for an evening of dynamic and unique music as the cultures of these two diverse artists collide.
On Saturday, 20 October 2018, matric mums who have reached the end of their journey as Grace College parents attended an afternoon tea at school.
Mieke van der Merwe, a Grade 7 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, took part in the KwaZulu-Natal Top Model on Saturday 13 October 2018 in Amanzimtoti.
Liam Buis, a Grade 1 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, took part in the South African BMX Championship, held on 7 October 2018, in Pietermaritzburg. Liam was placed 6th in his age group of Under 7 Boys.
Nick de Scally, who is in Gr11 at Grace College, represented KZN in the national schools athletics event in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 13 October. He won the 800m race, running his personal best time, which is now 1:54. This result was only just off the record by 1 second, a record which Johan Cronje, a world championship bronze medalist, has held for the last 20 years. It is also the longest standing record for the Grey Bloemfontein Athletics event. Nick followed this awesome success with a 4th position in the demanding 1500m.
Tarryn Plaatjes (Gr12) passed her first major elementary (Primer Año Estudiante) Spanish Dance exam through the Spanish Dance Society, with a distinction and final mark of 85%.