(Barry Thomson & Clinton Philander. Pic
by Jade Maskell of Capture it Photography)
The celebrated
mini-musical Air Guitar is back with
a new-look super-charged cast from August 20 at the Catalina Theatre.
Written and
directed by Themi Venturas this very popular show was last seen in Durban at
the Catalina Theatre 10 years ago.
The role of Darren
Julies, the intrepid Air Guitar aspirant, will once again be played by the
irrepressible Clinton Philander returning to Durban after six years on the
Barnyard Theatre circuit. Venturas and Philander have successfully teamed up
over the years in many mini-musicals including the smash-hit Cantina Tequila, Jamaican Jam, Good
Vibrations, Shoo Bop and Air Guitar.
“Who hasn’t ever at
some time in their life played Air Guitar on the dance floor or in their family
lounge when one of those Air Guitar anthems blasts through the sound waves?”
says director Themi Venturas.
This year’s version
of Air Guitar brings the team
together along with ace-guitarist, Barry Thomson and introduces Cuan Austin who
replaces Rowan Stuart in the role of the Young Guitarist. Backing the three
front-men is the tightest show band in the city led by Dawn Selby, with Mali
Sewell on drums and Jason Andrew on bass.
Air Guitar tells the tale of a South African who. upon realizing that he has not
done much with his life and is quickly approaching his 50’s, decides to enter
the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulo, Finland. On the road to the
championships, he enlists the assistance of two established guitarists, one
older and one younger, to teach him the famous lick’s played by the great
guitarists through the ages.
This
often-hilarious adventure is peppered with the greatest Air Guitar anthems in
history. These anthems combined with Darren’s own quirky thematic selections
make for a toe-tapping, fun night out at the theatre.
Lovers of great
guitar music can celebrate these anthems along with Mr Julies and even enter
the ‘live’ Air Guitar competition
every night. Up for grabs will be a top of the range musical instrument.
Air Guitar opens on
August 20 and runs at Catalina Theatre, Wilsons Wharf until September 12 with
performances nightly from Thursdays to Sundays with matinees on Saturdays and
Sundays. Early booking is recommended through Computicket outlets at Shoprite
Checkers, by phone on 0861 915 8000 or online at www.computicket.com
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