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IOL News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Don't miss the talented ISPA students performing in several upcoming Durban musicals
ISPA students during their performance of "Showtime". Image: Supplied. Showtime The talented ISPA students will grace the stage with numbers from acclaimed shows such as "Dear Evan Hansen", "My Fair Lady", "Les Mis", "The Greatest Showman" and "Hamilton", among others. In addition to "Showtime", the ISPA students will take part in the Open Horizons programme at the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience on August 28, showcasing their versatility in a piece choreographed by Gabriel Youngstar. Following that, on August 31, they will join the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra in the free Women's Month Concerts at the Pavilion Fountain Court, demonstrating a commitment to celebrating significant cultural events. Where: Olive Tree Church in Florida Road, Durban. When: Thursday, August 14, at 7pm. Once Upon a Tune Audiences can dive into the emotional depths of Zanne Stapelberg's "Once Upon a Tune". Known for her ability to weave stories through song, Stapelberg transforms each musical number into a theatrical monologue, delivering a powerful message of the human experience. Her performance invites the audience to reflect on the themes of life, love, loss, and laughter - an emotional journey not to be missed. Where: Playhouse Drama Theatre, Durban Central. When: Saturday, August 16, at 2pm. FORTHCOMING SHOW Becoming Benno Following phenomenal success at the Adelaide International Festival in Australia, Ben Voss is bringing "Becoming Benno" to his home ground. In this internationally acclaimed, heartfelt comedy, Voss is detained by border officials at Sydney Airport due to an issue with his permanent residency visa. Will he be admitted or sent back to SA? "Becoming Benno" is for anyone who has ever considered making another country home. Where: The Milkwood Theatre, Danville Park Girls' High School. When: August 22.
Hamilton Spectator
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
She wears a tiara so you don't have to: Manitoba business bringing the magic back
Lindsay Rae is in the business of make-believe. On paper, she runs a children's entertainment company. In practice, she's a woman who once looked at a miniature pony and thought, You're going to need a horn. Her company is called A Country Princess, and what she does is deliver magic on demand to children who still believe in it, and to parents who love seeing pure joy on their child's face. At any given time, Lindsay Rae or one of her staff might be transforming into a snow queen, a web-slinging vigilante, a holiday elf, or any of the other 15-ish characters she and her crew have conjured into reality. Her events come with gowns, glitter, the plumber brothers, and sometimes, a unicorn (technically: A small pony with pointy headwear). 'I mean, honestly? It probably started when my parents took me to Disney World when I was two,' she says, laughing. 'It was 11 o'clock at night, and I was still asking, 'What are we doing next?' They were like, 'You're two. It's bedtime.' But it wasn't bedtime, not really. Not for someone who still believes in magic. She stumbled into her first party almost by accident, a promotional princess party for the business she worked for. She put on a costume, smiled, stayed in character, and something shifted. 'People just started asking, 'Can you come to my event?'' she recalls. Soon she had a calendar full of princess appearances and needed some extra help. So, she hired help. And the whole thing became official. A Country Princess was born. 'It's really interesting when you start your own business,' she says. 'You hit this point where you're either going to give up or take a leap. And then that happens over and over.' Each leap made the next one a little less terrifying. And each child's stunned, beaming, cotton candied face made the whole endeavor feel less like work and more like a mission. 'Sometimes a parent will say, 'This is just like Disney World,'' She says. 'And I think… okay. That's enough. That's the whole reason.' There are nervous moments, of course. Like the time she stood backstage at one of her first parties wondering if any of this was going to work and if pretending to be someone else for the sake of joy was a thing grown-ups are still allowed to do. 'And then you walk out,' she says, 'and there's that moment. The look on their faces. That's it. That's what I'm supposed to be doing.' On July 30, she's going bigger. A full-band musical event called Once Upon a Tune will take over Bethel Park in Winkler. There will be cotton candy. There will be an ice-cream truck. There will be princesses and superheroes and songs. And for at least one little girl or boy, somewhere between the face painting and the spider guy hug, it will be the most magical day of their life so far. Because that's what Lindsay Rae does. She brings the magic. The rest of us just try to keep up. Learn more at — Steven Sukkau is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada. Have thoughts on what's going on in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, or across the world? Send us a letter to the editor at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
