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Swashbuckling adventures and sacred storytelling: Durban is the place to be this weekend!

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Set in a fictional, sun-drenched Baghdad, the KickstArt festive pantomime, “Sinbad the Sailor” is a swashbuckling adventure that follows the daring Sinbad on a quest for the legendary “Pearl of Power.”

After losing his fleet, Sinbad joins forces with the shady Long John Slither, only to find himself entangled in the schemes of the wicked sorceress Morgiana.

Accompanied by his flamboyant mother, Dame Donna Kebab, and his feisty love interest, Marina, Sinbad’s journey spans the Seven Seas.

Written and directed by Steven Stead, expect a riotous, Bollywood-infused spectacle featuring giant mythical birds, moving pirate ships, and sharp local satire that keeps both children and adults laughing.

Where: The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre.

When: Runs until Sunday, January 11. 

Radha Dasya – The Spirit of Devotional Service

This weekend, spiritual storytelling takes center stage as Bhakti Theatre presents its latest production, “Radha Dāsya – The Spirit of Devotional Service”.

This vibrant drama offers a profound journey into the heart of ancient tradition, reimagined with contemporary flair.

Written and directed by Rukmini Devi Dasi, the production explores the selfless devotion of Sri Radha through a series of captivating and unexpected sequences.

Audiences can look forward to a unique “courtroom drama” where Krishna is put on trial, alongside high-production spectacles including a thrilling bullfight and the descent of celestial rivers.

Blending humour, intense emotion and the rhythmic beauty of sacred dance, “Radha Dāsya” is a family-friendly production designed to inspire and uplift. 

Where: The Milkwood Theatre.

When: Saturday, January 10 at 4pm. 

Written by: IOL News

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