ROLAND DEGENERATE SHOW

Roland Stansell, who has been instrumental in the running and ten-year success of the Rhumbelow Theatre, presents a whirlwind look at the performing years in his life. Pop down to the Rhumbelow for a fun evening of music, magic, laughter and be entertained by Roland’s guests each night, from singing to music , to magic to laughter, it is all in this two-hour evening of entertainment. Expect to see Derek Pearce, Belinda Dolphin, Greg Baptie, Reanne Leigh and many more surprises.

Roland started doing magic at the age of 14 and joined the Junior SA Magic Society. He has been a member for 37 years and has entertained at many children’s and adult parties. At an early age he learned to play the piano and, whilst never taking this up seriously, can still play the odd tune. He spent seven years being the resident court Jester at the Rob Roy Hotel and later also secured the contract at the Drakensberg Sun. He did two contracts as the slot Tournament Compare for the Wild Coast Casino and continued over the years to be involved in the industry through the well-known Durban theatre group, Company of Theatre Arts.

After working in Johannesburg for a year, he returned to Durban and joined the comedy drag troupe The Family Players in 1996. Like some of his past entertainment activities, the Family Players was very involved in fundraising for the elderly, specifically Tafta and so he continued to do charity type shows. In 2001, the Family Players discovered the Rhumbelow Hall and in June 2001 and the Rhumbelow Theatre as audiences know it today was launched. He has performed in many shows at Rhumbelow and has produced the Durban leg of A Handful of Keys with Ian Von Memerty on three occasions.

There are three more performances on March 30 and 31 at 20h00 and on April 1 at 18h30. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.

The Rhumbelow theatre is fully air-conditioned venue and a full cash bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Bring your own snacks or “vat jou vleis” and take advantage of the braai facilities. Tickets R100. There is limited secure parking and booking is essential. Rhumbelow Theatre is situated in Cunningham Avenue off Bartle Road in Umbilo.

Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland on 031 205 7602 (h) or 082 499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net or visit www.rhumbelow.za.net