BATS LIVE AT THE HEX

It all started in 1964 when the Bats, Eddie Eckstein, Paul Ditchfield, Pete Clifford and the late Barry Jarman, burst onto the local scene and became, to many ardent followers, South Africa's answer to the Beatles. They toured extensively, both locally and internationally, wowing audiences here and in the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) and Germany with their brilliant music and hilarious comedy show. More than just great musicians, they were also great entertainers, and it was this that kept them at the top of their game for 16 years, an amazing achievement for any band.

With numerous successes under their belts, they decided to go their separate ways in 1980. However, after constant pressure from their fans to get back together again, Eddie, Paul and Pete, now joined by Derek Gordon, got back on the road for what they thought would be a short 'come back'. Little did they know that 12 years later they would still be on the road, delighting audiences young and old.

The Bats will perform at the Hexagon Theatre UKZN, Pietermaritzburg, on May 25 and 26 at 19h30. The show on May 25 has a dinner option, with ticket price R200 for dinner followed by the show. Show only tickets R90pp (R80 seniors) booked by email on hexagon@ukzn.ac.za