Pic: Kerry Lee McKibbin, Ruan Geldenhuys and Kieran O’Brien
Latest show at Dockyard
ABBA – The Legend Continues, the latest show at the Dockyard Theatre at Musgrave Centre features, obviously, the music of 1970s super group ABBA.
“It’s done with amazing accuracy,” says Dockyard owner Stuart Mey who also appears in the show. “One critic who is an avid ABBA fan, having seen other ABBA imitation shows around the world, rates ours as the best he’s seen.”
The show takes the format of a present day Benny Anderssen (Stuart) at the keyboard with his old ABBA song writing partner, Bjorn Ulvaeus (Bruce Boome), reminiscing about the hay days of ABBA. Bjorn is joined by his son young Bjorn (played by So You Think You Can Sing, runner up Ruan Geldenhuys) on vocals and guitar.
Undoubtedly the stars of the show are two new Dockyard discoveries in the form of Kerry Lee McKibbin who plays Agnetha (the blonde one) and young Kieran O’Brien playing Annafrid (the auburn haired lady). “You will be amazed at how well these gorgeous 18 year olds handle the extremely difficult and complex ABBA harmonies,” says Stuart Mey. “We have even overheard patrons comment that perhaps the girls are miming/lip- synching, I suppose that is the ultimate compliment.”
The singers are backed by the award winning Dockyard Showband, with Musa Mtetwa on keyboards.
ABBA – The Legend Continues runs until February 22. Tickets R100 pp from Wednesday to Saturday (R70 pp Sundays and Tuesdays) for the show only.
Dockyard now has a new menu designed to please a wide variety of patrons. Items are individually priced and offer less expensive items such as Burgers & Baskets as well as steaks, seafood and some higher end specials. Bookings on 031 201 9147.
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