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Sunday, January 30, 2011

TOKOLOSHE COME AGAIN

(Liam Magner and Jacobus van Heerden)

Neon Anthems bring their highly popular production to the recently renovated Seabrooke’s Theatre.

The Seabrooke’s Theatre at Durban High School has undergone renovations to the seating of the venue which will offer better sightlines for the whole audience.

As a “re-opener”, the first professional production for this year will be Tokoloshe Come Again from the multi-award winning Neon Anthems as Liam Magner and Jacobus van Heerden (both DHS Old Boys) offer a supernatural journey of magic, mystery and comic mayhem.

After touring Tokoloshe Come and Go! around the country, headlining at festivals like Hilton, Grahamstown, HIFA and Uplands, as well as performing at the Baxter, The State, The Playhouse and The Civic theatre, Durban's hottest comedy duo are fresh from a successful run in Grahamstown with the smash-hit sequel, Tokoloshe Come Again!

The Tokoloshe monster rears its head in the new instalment of the extremely popular, outrageously funny, Tokoloshe Chronicles. The show sees the combined talents of Jacobus van Heerden and Liam Magner – who write, direct and perform in their own brand of whacky African storytelling. Follow the life of Moses, the little orphan boy as he struggles to gain recognition in a world of odds. “Be prepared to participate,” warn Neon Anthems. “Be ready for anything and make sure to check under your chairs, the Tokoloshe is back and he’s ready to bite!

Tokoloshe Come Again runs from February 1 to 5 at 19h30 (February 2 is a sold performance) and the duration is approximately an hour with no interval. Tickets are R60 booked through Colin Chapman at seabrooke’s@durbanhighschool.co.za (preferred) or call 031 277 1500. Seating is unreserved. Refreshments can be purchased from The Horsefly Cafe which opens at 18h30. Secure parking is available on-site or in St Thomas Road (guards are present).