Experience the magic of dance and comedy in Durban: unmissable shows this week

Non-profit organisation, Dancers Love Dogs, is continuing their fund-raising efforts in Durban by showcasing two productions, "Paws and Pirouettes" and "Rhythms for Rescue".

Proceeds raised from the ticket sales and other donations will go toward the mass sterilisation of homeless dogs and other animals in crisis.

Audiences can expect a breathtaking performance featuring some of the very best dancers from dance schools around the country.

Durbanites are urged to support a great cause while enjoying an unforgettable performance.

Where: The Milkwood Theatre at Danville Park Girls' High School.

When: Sunday at 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

The Ugly Noo Noo and Tin Bucket Drum

Two theatre classics, "The Ugly Noo Noo" and "Tin Bucket Drum", will be on show this week. 

Andrew Buckland's "The Ugly Noo Noo", which is directed by Peter Mitchell and features Mpilo “Straw” Nzimande, is a humorous slice of South African history, told through the story of a cockroach who plans to take over. 

It also details the friendship between prawns, a dog and a woman, with a message of harmonious co-existence among different beings. 

Meanwhile, Neil Coppen's "Tin Bucket Drum" is directed by Bryan Hiles and features Mpilo "Straw" Nzimande alongside the award-winning Cara Roberts.

The production blends magical realism, shadow puppetry, Kabuki theatre and live percussion.

Where: Actor’s Studio at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).

When: Runs until Friday (Two daytime performances each).

Too Late

Second-year students at the DUT are set to revive and reimagine Gibson Kente’s "Too Late".

Directed by Sikhuthali Oliver Bonga, choreographed by Mduduzi Mtshali and Mandisa Mngoma, and musically directed by Zenneth Cibane, the show honours Kente’s golden-era contribution to South African theatre.

Where: The Courtyard Theatre at DUT. 

When: Runs until Friday at 6pm.