SPECIAL STARS AT BARNYARD

The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway embraces the great heart of our local music scene with its current show, Special Stars .

“When travelling in Southern Africa you will look up at the night sky and see the Southern Cross sparkling above you, as you cherish the wide open spaces and magic of South Africa,” say the organisers. “This show enables you to experience that same magic feeling, as we pay tribute to the rhythm and melodies of South African music. It is a musical journey down Paradise Road which showcases our very own special stars who have created a unique brand of local South African music. The show will tug at your heartstrings as we celebrate the rhythm, the beat and the melodies of the South African sound.”

This musical adventure is a long and colourful one that presents a talented 12–piece cast performing a wide range of music from the Southern tip of Africa. The show features music from Sipho Hotstix, Margaret Singana, David Kramer, Johannes Kerkorrel, Mango Groove, Juluka, Miriam Makeba, Bright Blue, E’ Void and many more. Also featured are traditional songs from the Cape Minstrel Carnival, as well as snippets of Boeremusiek and pennywhistle music. Classics like Jeremy Taylor’s Aag Pleez Deddy, and E’Void’s Taximan are also on the set list, along with evergreens like Special Star, African Dream, Ipi ’n Tombi and Paradise Road.

Special Stars is a celebration of South African music that promises to lift your spirit and get you moving to the rhythm of the beat and the beauty of the unique sound of South Africa!

Special Stars runs until October 7.Tickets R135 pp from Wednesday to Saturday (R100 discounted specials every Tuesday night and Sunday matinee). For bookings and enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 566 3045, e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za for more information.