‘Coppélia' ballet thrills Durban audience
The show tells a sweet story about love, fun and magic that everyone can enjoy.
Presented by The Playhouse Company, the performance features the talented Cape Town City Ballet, with music by the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kirstél Paterson stars as the lively Swanhilda, Jordan Roelfze plays the charming Franz and Leusson Muniz is Dr Coppélius, the quirky inventor.
Conductor Brandon Phillips led the orchestra, adding beautiful music and feeling to every scene.
Hannah Ward appeared as Prayer. In some shows, Maryana Pobuta played Swanhilda, Axton Green was Franz, and Caitlin Smith took on Prayer.
Coppélia mixes classic dance with humour and emotion, making it a joyful live show.
Set in a busy European village, the ballet tells a story about mistaken identity, young love and a lifelike doll causing playful trouble.
Full of humour and heart, Coppélia continues to charm audiences of all ages with its magical story and classic style.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
IOL News
15 hours ago
- IOL News
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham renew vows, but the Beckham family's absence raises eyebrows
Brooklyn and Nicola Beckham have renewed their vows. Image: Instagram Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham renewed their vows on Saturday, August 2, after being married for three years, and the Beckham family was nowhere to be seen. For the couple, it was certainly a significant moment as they celebrated and cherished their love journey. Nicola took to Instagram recently and shared posts of her intimate day, surrounded by close friends and family. She walked down the aisle again in a stunning cream off-the-shoulder gown, which is a repurposed dress that her mom wore when she got married, and it featured floral detailing. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading She captioned her first post: 'Only love.' While on another post, she wrote: 'This day meant so much to us.' In an interview with 'People' just a few days after the ceremony, Brooklyn said: 'It was beautiful. We just wanted a really beautiful experience, a really cute memory. 'To be honest, I could renew my vows every single day with her. I think the most important thing that someone can do is find that person that they're going to spend the rest of their life with. It definitely shapes you as a person. Yeah, it was really, really cute. It was really fun,' he added. The lovebirds first started dating in October 2019 and then made their relationship Instagram official in January 2020. Seven months later, Brooklyn popped the question. While the vow renewal ceremony was a special occasion for the couple, fans noticed that in the family pictures that Nicola shared, Brooklyn's parents were nowhere to be seen. This raised eyebrows as fans wondered why the Beckhams did not avail themselves for their son's special day. Multiple online reports allege that the Beckhams are chasing the European summer with all their kids. Victoria has been sharing glimpses into their vacation on Instagram as they have fun and make memories without Brooklyn. Early this year, Nicola and Brooklyn did not attend David's lavish 50th birthday party due to claims of ongoing family tensions. Fans flooded the comment section as they asked why the Beckham family did not come to their ceremony. "Where is his family?" a social media user commented. "Where are your in-laws @nicolapeltzbeckham," another asked.
IOL News
16 hours ago
- IOL News
KZN Treasury will not provide additional funding for Reed Dance festival after King Misuzulu changes venue
King Misuzulu has moved this year's Reed Dance festival from Enyokeni palace to Mashobeni Palace. Image: Bongani Mbatha/ Independent Newspapers KwaZulu-Natal Treasury says it will not provide additional funding for this year's Reed Dance festival to cater for the extra cost created by king Misuzulu kaZwelithini's decision to move the event away from the R140 million amphitheatre at Enyokeni royal palace. In a surprise move, the king at the weekend announced that the September event will be held at Mashobeni Palace in Pongola in the north-east of the province and not the recently completed 2,000 capacity Enyokeni amphitheatre which had been built to accommodate guests attending the event. The move meant that the government may need extra funding to cater for VIP marquees and toilets, which would not be necessary if the festival remained at the original venue. However, Finance MEC Francois Rodgers dismissed any fears that the cash-strapped provincial government will bear additional costs. The department's spokesperson Nkosikhona Duma said it will be up to the department of Arts and Culture as well as the Office of the Premier to reprioritise their budgets to accommodate this move. 'MEC Rodgers posits that the provincial fiscus is constrained, therefore no additional funds will be provided for this move. The MEC continues with efforts to ensure that the AmaZulu Royal household gets to a position of self-sustenance so that it may play a role in funding moves of a similar kind,' said Duma. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading An official from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure said the department had pushed contractors to finish the Enyokeni project early as the venue was already accommodated in the budget and it was declared ready for the event on Friday. The provincial government through the Public Works department has just completed a massive amphitheatre at Enyokeni which cost the taxpayers R140 million. It was expected to be used for this year's reed dance event. The R140 million Enyokeni Royal Precinct building, which can house 2,000 guests, was expected to be used for this year's Reed Dance festival. Image: Willem Phungula The dome-designed structure was requested by Misuzulu's father, the late King Goodwill Zwelithini for the purpose of the reed dance and has facilities which do not require the hiring of VIP marquees or toilets. The government is expected to bear the extra cost of makeshift pavilion seating at Mashobeni, where maidens and the public will gather for the king's address after the presentation of reeds by the maidens. Defending his decision, the king said he was honouring Queen Nandi and King Shaka who had a palace in the area. The king said that by building the palace there, he was reviving Shaka's palace as well as his legacy. 'I am aware that many are used to this event being held in eNyokeni. Today, I wish to announce that the event will now be held here at Mashobeni palace on 12 to 14 September. We are sorry to those who wanted the event to continue at Enyokeni palace. My decision is in line with the fact that Queen Nandi and King Shaka lived here so it's important to revive his palace,' said Misuzulu at the weekend. KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC, Martin Meyer, said he had noted the announcement made by the king to move the ceremony to Mashobeni royal residence, however, he said his department was just an implementing agent as per the mandate given on each project by a client department. 'In this matter the client was the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture along with the Office of The Premier. Therefore any queries would be best placed before those offices.' Arts and Culture spokesperson Ntando Mnyando said his department could not say anything further about the decision as its' duty is to organise events wherever the king and royal family want them to be. The Premier's Office is yet to comment on the matter. The royal family's spokesperson Prince Thulani Zulu had also not commented on Treasury's announcement.
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Love in the air: Shudufhadzo Musida soft launches boyfriend in Budapest
Former Miss South Africa, Shudu Musida, shared a video of her on vacation with her boyfriend, further fuelling rumours that she is dating Maps Maponyane. Image: Instagram 'Holiday me, is my favourite.' Those are the words of former Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, who appears to be basking in the glow of love. In a recent TikTok video, she shared her latest adventure exploring the enchanting streets of Budapest, Hungary, alongside her mystery boyfriend. While Musida didn't reveal his identity, a deliberate choice reflecting her playful approach to romance, netizens were quick to don their detective hats. 'Fun fact: when I'm around my boyfriend, I never know where I'm going. I just get to the destination somehow,' she joyfully declared in the video. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Sipping on an iced coffee, she ambled through the picturesque European city with her boyfriend's arm visible as they strolled side by side. As keen-eyed followers dissected the video, several comments began to surface, linking the mystery man to none other than media personality Maps Maponyane. User @rainqueenmodjadj stated: 'I went to Maps Maponyane's IG, outfit confirmed, location confirmed, 🥰.' The hunt for answers in this modern-day romance continued with @sosospay2 quipping: 'Hiding Maps in 2025 is wild.' Other users speculated, 'another Miss SA wedding loading🥰,' and @yasslawd_sa noted, 'I love how she's giving us a subtle hint…. If you have Maps, you'll always reach your destination.' Concurrently, Maponyane shared his own snapshots from an idyllic getaway in Budapest, captioning them: 'Just Me, Dad Selfieing My Way Through The Disney That Is Budapest.' The striking similarities in their travel destinations added fuel to the fire of romance speculation. Maponyane and Musida, who have been the focus of dating rumours, were previously spotted together at the Hollywoodbets Durban July in 2024. Although Maponyane clarified that his social media post was not an official relationship announcement, his shared moments with Musida have ignited ongoing discussions about their potential partnership. Budapest, with its stunning architecture and rich history, is a mesmerising city, offering visitors an array of attractions - from the iconic Chain Bridge to the Hungarian Parliament Building and therapeutic thermal baths. With a vibrant culture and delicious cuisine, it's no wonder this destination has captured the hearts of many, including our beloved 'holiday queen'.
