(A scene from “Those
Were the Days” which is currently running at The Barnyard)
Despite escalating load shedding countrywide, The Barnyard
Theatre at Gateway has ensured that the show will go on, having just secured a
back-up power option.
The popular mall venue had ongoing headaches with
inconsistent load shedding affecting performances scheduled over the festive
season. This was impacting negatively on the patrons, the business and the
centre, so The Barnyard collaborated with Gateway Theatre of Shopping to come
up with a plan to ensure that they had access to a back-up power supply in the
form of a generator. This was connected recently and will supply power to
ensure that the theatre’s sound, lighting, kitchen and infrastructure remain
operational.
Commenting on this, The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway’s owner,
Debbie Davidson, said: “It is a great relief to know that we are now able to
continue with our shows, uninterrupted, when there is load shedding. I am
extremely grateful to Old Mutual Properties, our landlord, who has been
proactive in ensuring that we are able to continue operating, by connecting our
power for the lights and sound required to run our productions to the centre’s
generator. While there is obviously an additional cost for this, it far outweighs
the logistical nightmare of having to cancel or reschedule shows. The Barnyard
also now offers an alternative to patrons left in the dark during extended loadshedding
periods.”
Currently
running at The Barnyard is Those Were the
Days. 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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