MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

A fabulously groovy 60's Beatles Show is promised from the Hexagon Theatre at UKZN Pietermaritzburg.

Magical Mystery Tour offers an evening of nostalgia, history and good music in the form of a groovy trip through the 60's which plots the meteoric rise of the Fab Four against the timeline of major world events. The Beatles’ music is ideally suited to a theatrical tribute because of the huge variety of styles their songs cover.

Using some 50 Beatles’ songs (some complete and some shortened or just hinted at!) the show’s large ensemble cast takes a new and dynamic look at the era and their music, from Love Me Do through to Let It Be, and provides an evening of sheer musical pleasure and delight. Directed by the veteran team of Peter Mitchell and Helen Vermaak, with choreography by Paul Datlen and a band under the baton of Jeff Judge, the show brings together some of KZN’s top singing talent, and introduces some new voices to the musical theatre scene.

Erin Fourie, of 2011 Idols fame, joins other established singers such as Sandra Styles, Caitlin Kilburn, Tamlyn Calder, Daniel Rossouw, Lunga Msimang and Jon Branch.

The show is certain to appeal to all Beatles’ fans who can indulge in the nostalgia of a memorable era and great music, and will introduce a whole new generation to the pleasure and enchantment of Beatles’ songs.

A Liverpool’ Buffet is on offer before the show on August 24 at the Staff Club close to the theatre. The menu offers items such as Beer Battered Hake & Chips and Bangers (Beef & Pork) with Mash & Gravy as well as Apple Crumble and Bread & Butter Pudding at R80 per head. Booking through the Hexagon.

Magical Mystery Tour runs at the Hexagon Theatre, UKZN Pietermaritzburg from August 21 to 25 from Tuesday to Friday at 19h30 and Saturday at 14h30 and 19h30. Tickets R70 (R50 students and seniors). Bookings: email hexagon@ukzn.ac.za or on 033 260 5537.