Experience the best of Durban this weekend: dance, fashion and puppet shenanigans

Puppet Power

South African ventriloquist Conrad Koch and his gang are back in town with their latest offering, "Puppet Power". 

Joined by a comedic cast of puppets including Hilton, a party ostrich and Gunter, a divorced German mosquito, audiences can expect a laugh-a-second ride filled with Muppets-for-big-people comedy. 

There's also light social commentary and plenty of audience interaction to keep everyone happy. 

Where: Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo. 

When: Friday until Sunday.

Shall We Dance

"Shall We Dance" takes the stage this weekend at the Playhouse. 

The dance extravaganza features amateur dance schools and studios from Durban and surrounding areas, including professional Latin dancers Darren Hammond and Marina Steshenko. With a variety of dance styles such as ballroom, Latin, Indian, modern and ballet, this annual production promises vibrant performances across five show-stopping sessions.

Theatre veteran Lisa Bobbert will be the show's MC. 

Where: Playhouse Opera Theatre. 

When: Friday until Sunday.

Cherchez La Femme

The Westville Theatre Club invites theatre-goers to witness "Cherchez La Femme". 

Directed by Maya Olsen, this witty whodunit with plenty of twists and turns, unfolds in a Parisian notary's office as secretary Alice Postic finds her boss stabbed with a dagger.

Is it love, jealousy, or something more sinister? She won’t stop digging until the truth comes out. 

Where: Westville Theatre Club.

When: Friday until Sunday. 

Durban Fashion Fair

Fashion lovers won’t want to miss the Durban Fashion Fair. The annual fashion extravaganza will see more than 60 designers from around Africa showcase their creations over three days.

Designers include Somizi Mhlongo, Zulu Madame, Ncoma Style Lab and Andila Andila from Namibia.

From children’s fashion to suiting, eveningwear to streetwear, there is something for everyone.

Where: Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban Central. 

When: September 17 to 19.