TWIST AND SHOUT

(The cast recreate the famous Beatles picture)

A celebration of the 60s @ uShaka Marine World Upper Deck

Get ready to shake it all up to the sounds of the 60s with the Upper Deck supper theatre’s new musical extravaganza.

Twist and Shout features the talents of Durban songbird Lauren Laing and dynamic boy band Tequila Sunrise comprising Jonothan Didlick, Lyle Buxton, Bradley Marshall and Cavin Sewell.

Featuring hits from artists such as the Beatles, the Doors, Dusty Springfield and the Mamas and Papas, the show promises to take guests on a long and winding walk down memory lane. All the favourites are included in the line-up from Doo Wah Diddy, Ferry Cross the Mersey and It’s My Party to Georgie Girl, These Boots, California Girls and She Loves You.

Durban “pop darling” and regular uShaka entertainer Lauren Laing made her musical debut at the age of seven when she starred in the Playhouse production of The Sound of Music. She also made it to the top 20 in the 2002 Idols SA competition, and has shared the stage with the likes of Garth Taylor and Amore Vittone.

In 1995 she released her own album, Bounce, which received airplay on several radio stations. Last year Lauren starred in Upper Deck’s hit shows Tainted Love and Blondes on Deck, the latter with Jonothan Didlick. She recently recorded a self-penned song titled The Day I Sang for You inspired by her charity work with the Sunflower Fund.

It was during the show, Let’s Hear it for the Boys, at the Upper Deck in August last year that the idea to start a Durban boy band was forged. And so Jonothan, Lyle, Bradley and Cavin became Tequila Sunrise. Durban loved them so much that they were back in the show Let’s Hear it for the Boys over the festive season and they also featured in the uShaka Christmas extravaganza Dolphins by Starlight in December.

The show is produced by uShaka Marine World’s entertainment manager Wayne Scott.

Twist and Shout runs on the Upper Deck of the Phantom Ship at uShaka Marine World from Wednesdays to Saturday night at 20h00 (dinner starts at 19h00) from May 27 to July 18. Tickets R150 pp include a buffet menu. Bookings can be made at 031 328 8068 or through Computicket.