WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

(Rainer Jadischke, Jonothan Didlick, Danny Goodman, Yvette Barnard & Samantha Tirivacho)

We Are The Champions is the tribute of all tributes, as Barnyard Theatre celebrates the music of the some of the greatest pop icons of all time - Michael Jackson, Elton John, Tina Turner, Pink and Freddie Mercury.

All these unforgettable names on one stage, in one show, singing #1 hits from the last five decades of pop and rock music. These artists have dominated the charts and influenced the world immensely, so can be referred to as “champions of the world” and the music industry.

The show features a nine-piece cast, and the lead vocalists look like, sound like and pay tribute to these incredible artists with passion, soul and authenticity.

Experience the vibrancy of Pink performed by Yvette Barnard with hits such as Raise Your Glass, Perfect, So What, Just Like a Pill and Sober.

The pop maestro skills of Elton John are performed by Rainer Jadischke, who is a pianist and vocalist extraordinaire, paying tribute to songs such as Crocodile Rock, Sad Songs, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Still Standing and Candle In The Wind.

Samantha Tirivacho as Tina Turner brings the soul and passion of the Queen of Rock with hits like River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, (Simply) The Best, Nutbush City Limits and What’s Love Got to Do With It.

Jonothan Didlick plays the flamboyant role of Freddie Mercury, portraying the glitz and glamour of this amazing vocalist with the hits like Somebody To Love, A Kind Of Magic, Another One Bites The Dust and Bohemian Rhapsody.

Danny Goodman plays the role of Michael Jackson, bearing an uncanny resemblance to this pop icon. Experience a world class performance with his hits, including Billie Jean, Beat It, Can You Feel It and Black or White

The band consists of Andy Murray on guitar and vocals, Andre Byleveld on bass guitar, Dylan van der Linde on drums and Kirsty Madgin on saxophone.

We Are The Champions is about showmanship, charisma and the passion of these Barnyard performers paying tribute to every nuance of these champion icons. Tickets R140 Wednesday to Saturday (R105 Tuesday night and R95 Sunday matinee).

We Are The Champions runs at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway until August 25. For bookings and enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 566 3045 or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway. For further information e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or visit www.facebook.com/gatewaybarnyard.

After the enormous success of their four previous Ladies’ Charity Nights, The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway’s annual event will take place during the run of "We Are The Champions". So ladies, get ready to dress up glam and paint the town red on August 15 when Dave Guselli will again bring his inimitable magic to the evening as the host.