MacBob Productions revisits one of its greatest hit shows
with Defending The Planet # 2
starring Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert.
Written by Susan Monteregge and directed by Darren King, the
ground-breaking production runs at UKZN’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban
from February 18 to March 15.
Says actress Lisa Bobbert: “Have you ever felt that you
don't belong or that there's more to life than this? Are your dreams so weird
that you are afraid people will judge you? You may not realize it but you have
been manipulated by powers beyond your control. Yes, you have had an alien
abduction experience! The time has come to step out of the dark and defend our
planet. If you miss this show it could be the end of the world as we know it!”
So stand by for super-charged comedy duo Aaron McIlroy and
Lisa Bobbert, the team that brought you The
Seven Deadly Sins, in a return of their smash-hit take on alien abductions.
The multi-award-winning Defending the
Planet returns after an absence of eight years from the Durban stage, now
extensively updated and radically revised, but just as whacky as ever. If you
missed them in this runaway hit previously (or even if you didn’t), be sure to
catch the zaniest husband-and-wife couple in town in “one of the funniest
productions seen in ages” (The Daily News).
The story focuses on a self-help group of victims of alien
abductions, formed to examine these and other close encounters of various
kinds. Typical of the McIlroys’ unique comedic style, Defending The Planet # 2 discusses the trauma of victims who have
been “probed” by aliens. With off-the-wall characters and an eclectic range of
foot-stomping music, suggestions are made as to how one can deal with an
“invasion” and how to avoid falling victim to these outlandish creatures. The
show is a must-see for anyone who has ever wondered about extra-terrestrial
activity and above all, assures audiences of an entertaining evening of music
and laughter.
Defending the Planet #
2 runs from February 18 to March 15 at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre with
performances from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 19h30, and Sundays at 15h00. Tickets
R150 (R120 students and pensioners) booked through Computicket on 0861 915 8000
or online at www.computicket.com
For block bookings at discounted rates, contact Ailsa
Windsor at Going Places via e-mail at ailswyn@mweb.co.za
or call 031 201 2831 / 083 250 2690.
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