The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway is rewinding back in time as
they prepare to stage the most daring 80’s rock show ever, 80’s Rewind, through the festive season from this evening (October
14) to January 11 2015.
They are talking retro fashion, dance and, of course, music
that will bring audiences an evening packed with the most delightful surprises.
The show features a colourful and versatile cast that will rewind to synth pop,
new wave and arena rock in the most authentic 80’s style.
It was the golden age of synthesizer hits with and energetic
anthems and, with everything from big hair and tight clothes to epic guitar
solos and incredible voices, the 80's is considered to be the greatest era in
music.
It was an important time in musical history. MTV brought
about the music video, offering a whole new way to enjoy pop music; rap became
main stream and exploded into what we know today as hip hop; the term "one
hit wonder" entered into the vernacular; metal bands ruled the country;
and there were the breakout successes of iconic pop superstars Madonna, Michael
Jackson, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
New wave music was part punk, part dance and part kitsch and
made for some great pop hits. The synthesizer was the instrument of choice, and
the music was danceable and fun.
MTV brought about a second British invasion with new wave
bands like Duran Duran, The Police and Dire Straits, while the pop synth scene witnessed
the likes of Culture Club and Depeche Mode. Alternative music also made its
mark during this diverse decade with bands such as REM, The Cure and The
Violent Femmes.
Another big piece of the 80’s puzzle is heavy metal or “hair
metal” (think big-haired bands like Bon Jovi and Def Leppard) that was so
popular at the time. Sometimes called pop metal or glam metal, it whittled
heavy metal and hard rock down to a successful pop music formula.
Do you remember songs like The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats, Everybody Have Fun Tonight by Wang Chung, Tarzan Boy by Baltimora, or Respectable
by Mel and Kim? Well, if not, 80’s Rewind will refresh your memory and get you
dancing the Robo Cop, the Moon Walk and the Boogie Down like never before! 80’s Rewind features music from Tears
For Fears, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Crowded House, Yazoo, Cyndi Lauper, Duran
Duran and many more.
Audiences should get ready to rewind to the most favoured
decade of the last 60 years at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway and prepare to
party in authentic 80’s style! Ladies can relive the magic with big hair,
shoulder pads, leg warmers, fingerless gloves and absolutely anything neon;
while the men can get into character with boom boxes, mullet hairstyles and
Miami Vice fashion. Remember, it’s hip to be square!
To accommodate festive season revelry, additional lunch time
shows (starting at 13h30) have been added on November 27 and 28 as well as
December 3 to 5 and 10 to 12.
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway will also stage their very
popular Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve shows. The Christmas Eve show will
take place on December 24, so will be at the normal ticket price of R155 per
person. The New Year’s Eve show starts at 21h00 and will feature an extra set
and countdown into 2015 before a DJ takes over the dance floor. Tickets for the
show on December 31 will cost R340 per person.
Tickets for 80’s
Rewind are R155 pp from Wednesday to Saturday (discounted specials of R120
pp every Tuesday night and R110 pp for Sunday matinees. 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.
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