(Tim Plewman Pic by Suzy
Bernstein)
Tim Plewman’s acclaimed
one man show Defending the Caveman –
returns to Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from September 7 to 17!
Tim Plewman, by
public demand, once again dons the Caveman’s skins and steps onto stage to add
to his record-breaking slew of sold-out performances of the longest-running and
most successful solo comedy in South African theatre history. The Broadway
production still holds the record of the longest running non-musical solo
comedy of all time. This iconic production humorously exposes the hunter and
gatherer in us all and has played to over a million people.
Penned by Rob
Becker, Plewman adapted the script for Southern Africa and went on to win the
Vita Award for Best Actor in a Comedy. Updated, upgraded and totally
up-loadable to today’s world of tweets, selfies and six million Facebook
friends, this production is still a hilarious, affectionate and insightful
comedy that explains why men and women see the world so differently, and will
have partners looking at each other with new eyes. After years of hearing that
all men are assholes, the Caveman once again stands up to be counted. And being
a troglodyte, standing upright is not an easy thing to do!!
Plewman has become
one of the most sought-after actors in South Africa, equally at home in drama
or comedy. He is an actor, dancer, writer, humourist, director and producer.
Since his first leading role in 1978, he has remained at the very top of the
acting world for over 30 years starring in plays, musicals and TV shows. He has
won five Best Actor/ Best Director Awards, has written two books and a half
dozen plays and TV specials. His book, Fitness
For Old Farts, reached No 10 on the best sellers list in South Africa, and
he does motivational speaking countrywide inspiring the over 50’s to regain
fitness, flexibility and fun. He is delighted to be performing again his
favourite role, “Caveman”.
Defending the Caveman crossed the divides of race, gender, age,
culture and religion to become a South African icon, the only show to become
one of the things you have to see if visiting the country, along with the Big
Five, Cape Town and a gold mine.
Defending the Caveman comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from
September 7 to 17. Booking is through Computicket, or on 0861 915 8000, or
online at www.computicket.com
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