OH BOY! BASSEY!

Tribute to Shirley Bassey at Rhumbelow.

The Rhumbelow Theatre presents Oh Boy! Bassey! in which Anthony Stonier and Junaid Cassimjee pay a glamorous, sparkling tribute to Dame Shirley Bassey.

“It is astounding that thus far in South Africa nobody has devised or presented any form of musical tribute to the legendary Dame Shirley Bassey,” says Anthony Stonier. “She has been and continues to perform worldwide to this day and has legions of fans globally.”

The idea behind Oh Boy! Bassey! is a simple one. By mixing the music of Shirley Bassey with the concept of a “boy band” the impression of any attempt to emulate or impersonate Shirley Bassey is removed. Two “boys” are the performers and apart from having voices as powerful as Bassey, that is where the similarity ends!

“The show is a glamorous, sparkling tribute to a glamorous sparkling star!” says Anthony Stonier. “We concentrate on the most popular songs she has performed over the past sixty years, giving some a fresh modern feel and leaving others as they were originally done. It must be emphasised that this is in no way a female impersonator show, hence the use of “boy” in the title!”

The show stars the ever-popular Anthony Stonier and up-and-coming Junaid Cassimjee who was seen in the adult pantomime Sinderella over the festive season.

Directed by Karen Campbell -Gillies with musical arrangements by Tim Pullen, Oh Boy! Bassey! highlights the memorable and wonderful music that embodies everyone’s favourite memories of this timeless star. Songs include a Bond medley, Something, Big Spender, This is my Life, What now my Love, Kiss me Honey Honey, Where do I Begin, Get this Party Started, I Who have nothing, Never Never Never and Solitaire, to name but a few.

Shows take place from May 7 to 9 and again from May 14 to 16 with performances at 20h00 (Sundays at 18h30). The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner. Tickets R100. Take along food picnic baskets and braais will be available. There is limited secure parking and booking is essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Rhumbelow Theatre is situated in Cunningham Avenue off Bartle Road.

Book at Computicket or phone Roland on 031 205 7602 or 082 499 8636 or e-mail roland@stansell.za.net or visit www.rhumbelow.za.net