(Pic by S&A Marketing: The “star” of the show, Gambit the Dolphin, with the cast)Under African skies promises a magical, musical song and dance spectacle at uShaka Marine World this month. For visitors to the Soccer World Cup, this will be an unforgettable introduction to the Zulu Kingdom. For locals, it is an extraordinary reminder of our cultural treasure trove. In the words of Paul Simon and the song for which the show is named:
“This is the story of how we begin to remember/ This is the powerful pulsing of love in the veins / After the dream of falling and calling your name out / These are the roots of the rhythm and the roots of rhythm remain.
Although a great musical line up will see the haunting sound of Africa resonate through Durban’s beautiful winter evenings, the unforgettable stars will undoubtedly be its enchanting SeaWorld Dolphin diving diva’s Affrika, Tombi, Khanya and Zulu and saltwater showmen Kelpie, Jula, Khwezi and Ingelosi. However, the heart-stopping stage entrance belongs to Gambit, the largest bottlenose dolphin in any oceanarium in the world.
“Africa is about sound and movement - in sadness we sing, in happiness we sing, in celebration we sing and dance. Our dolphins also have African Spirit. Dance dolphins, dance to celebrate 2010, dance for love, dance for peace, dance for Africa, dance for the world!” This quote best epitomises this amazing production.
Expect the thunder of drumming, isigekle women ululating, the unforgettable harmonies of acappella music and stomping of rubber boots. The show features songs from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the music of the swinging fifties and the unforgettable Sophiatown as well as more modern classics from Ipi Ntombi, Mango Groove, Johnny Clegg and more.
Tickets R60 pp and shows begin at 17h00. Performances scheduled for June: 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26 and 27 as well as July 5 and 6. Tickets available at Computicket or uShaka Ticketing Office. Call 031 328 8000 for more information.
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