RUMPELSTILTSKIN

This Christmas Season, the Rhumbelow Theatre hides a secret.  Come on down to deepest, darkest Umbilo where a host of characters await. You’ll meet a greedy King and his evil wife, the Queen, her vicious pet crow, and their son the Prince; as well as the much drinking, foolish- talking Miller and his beautiful daughter; and a host of other village characters. Not forgetting the strange creature that lives in the woods, singing to himself in the dead of night.

Join Clare Mortimer, Rowan Bartlett and Mthokozisi Zulu daily as they take you through the woods and back, armed with masks and puppets, to bring you the tale of Rumpelstiltskin! The show includes a short Christmas decoration-making workshop to clear the cobwebs of creativity.

Rumpelstiltskin runs until December 22 at Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo. Running time is 60 minutes and then there is a short break followed by the workshop. The show is suitable ages 3 to 300!

Tickets R70. Book at Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.za.net or visit events.durbantheatre.com Check the website for show times

The show runs in conjunction with Criss Cross Christmas - see http://news.artsmart.co.za/2016/11/criss-cross-christmas.html Hot dogs on sale between shows if you are booked for both shows on the same day.

CRISS CROSS CHRISTMAS

(Clare Mortimer)

Bring the little ones to the Rhumbelow Theatre this festive season each day for a fun, meaningful Christmas adventure titled Criss Cross Christmas. Durban theatre’s Clare Mortimer has written a delightful play especially for the young ones which promises to be full of laughter, song, dance, and audience participation.

Meet poor hapless elf Holly who is being dragged from mall to mall to sell Christmas cheer in the form of toys, and sweets (and things, things, things!) by the tireless terrible duo of Noel, the glutinous gluttonous reindeer, and Carole, the warbling, horrid little fairy. As the tale unfolds, Noel and Carole continue to try and convince their audience and Holly that Christmas is about getting and spending and eating as much as you can, whilst little Holly feels certain it must mean something else. He is, unfortunately, pitted against very stubborn little companions indeed!

Much-loved children’s theatre actors Rowan Bartlett (Winnie-the-Pooh, The Wizard of Oz) and Mtho Zulu join Clare Mortimer on stage for this comic Christmas story. After the show join the cast for a short workshop the little ones can learn a new dance to teach family and friends over the holidays!

Criss Cross Christmas runs until December 22 at Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo. Running time is 50 minutes and then there is a short break followed by the workshop. The show is suitable ages 3 to 300!

Tickets R70. Book at Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.za.net or visit events.durbantheatre.com Check the website for show times
(The show runs in conjunction with Rumpelstiltskin)

NEXT COMEDY GENERATION FOR PORT SHEPSTONE

Carvin H Goldstone is a Durban based comedian whose brainchild, Next Comedy Generation, introduces Durban to the next generation of comedy stars. The groundbreaking development comedy show has been unearthing comedy talent from across Durban.

Goldstone is without doubt one of South Africa’s brightest rising stars. He has been doing comedy for 10 years and is already one of Durban’s most sought-after entertainers. He has shared the stage with A-list comics of the country and toured his popular one-man shows to sold-out audiences across South Africa, Swaziland, Australia and New Zealand.

Goldstone will host the 10th instalment of Next Comedy Generation on December 3 at 20h00 at Creston College, Oslo Beach.

Tickets R80 pre-purchased at quicket.co.za  or R100 at the door. For bookings call Tsepho Oliphant on 083 846 4324.

MELVIN PETERS QUARTET

(Jeff Robinson, Ildo Nanja, Bruce Baker & Melvin Peters)

In conjunction with Concerts SA, The Rainbow Restaurant will host The Melvin Peters Quartet on December 4. Comprising four of Durban’s finest jazz musicians, the group has performed together for several years and have a repertoire that ranges from mainstream to modern jazz.

The musicians have an attachment to the University of KwaZulu-Natal and, at some point in their careers, have either studied or taught at this institution. Melvin Peters, who leads the group, studied under the tutelage of Darius Brubeck in the early 80’s and graduated with a Master of Music degree in 1989. The saxophone player, Dr Jeff Robinson, is a retired academic. However, he continues to lecture part-time at UKZN in the field of Music Education. Bassist Ildo Nanja is presently involved in post-graduate studies, whilst drummer Bruce Baker is currently the drum tutor at UKZN.

Catch The Melvin Peters Quartet on December 4 at the Rainbow Restaurant, 23 Stanfield Lane in Pinetown. Doors open at 13h00. Tickets R80 booked through https://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=409794326

For more information contact 031 702 9161 or 083 463 8044 or email: nicola@therainbow.co.za