Back: Ruan Geldenhuys (vocals) and Neil Schoeman (guitar); Middle: Karl Hering (bass guitar), Granville Michaels (vocals), Regardt de Bruin (guitar) and Ray Oberholzer (vocals); Front: PW van der Walt (drums)The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway’s year-end show, The Absolute 80s, has proved to be another outstanding production which has something for everybody to celebrate the festive season. After having to endure the highs and lows of 2010, it’s time to let your hair down as you party it to a close, and The Absolute 80s allows you to do just that.
The eleven-piece cast, led by the inimitable Bronwyn Evans, dish up all the favourite 1980s hits, from Sweet Dreams, Don’t Leave Me This Way, Total Eclipse of The Heart and Walk Like An Egyptian; to House Of Fun, Paradise City and Don’t Worry Be Happy. The classic movies of the decade are also paid tribute to with St Elmo’s Fire, Take My Breath Away, Xanadu, Danger Zone and Ghost Busters. So, dust off the neon garb, the legwarmers and Madonna sandals, and get ready for an awesome festive season party!
The Barnyard has developed an enviable reputation for its fabulous New Year’s Eve show and after-party, and the venue promises a festive send-off of 2010 and a roof-raising welcome of 2011.
Once the show is over, the band get the chance to indulge in a real session, as they take you through the last 30 minutes of this year before doing the mandatory new year count down. They’ll party with patrons into the first 20 minutes of 2011 after which Durban’s favourite DJ, David Yapp, will keep the music pumping until the early hours.
Tickets for the New Year’s Eve show is a bargain at R290 pp. A great meal can be ordered from the Barnyard kitchen to make the evening as stress-free as possible and there is safe parking. Bookings and enquiries to 031 566 3045, e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za for more information.
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