(Thomie Holtzhausen,
Kerry Lee McKibben, Jaziel Vaugh’ann & TQ Zondi. Pic Sonneke Kacel)
The world’s best known fairy tales get a – very adult – makeover
in the festive froth and frolics that is Once
Upon A Fairy (Not the Adult Panto).
Written and directed by Thomie Holtzhausen, with music
arrangement by Jaziel Vaugh’ann, the show runs from November 17 to January 15
at Altitude, 25 Silver Avenue, Durban.
“For 19 years, Durban has been entertained by the adult panto
team,” says Holtzhausen, “but in an unexpected turn of events the 20th year has
been cancelled. Rather than disappoint fans of the annual ‘naughty but nice’ show,
we decided to stage Once Upon A Fairy
(Not the Adult Panto). Pencils were sharpened, old costumes dusted
off and a fresh new concept was born to ensure Durban audiences will be in
stiches once again.”
Once Upon A Fairy draws
on everything from Snow White to Cinderella, to deliver a production full
of double entendre, well-known songs, jokes, and a plot that’s not difficult to
follow - just don’t bring the children.
“Yes, boys and girls, this year’s adult panto takes us away
from Neverland to Nkandla,” adds Holtzhausen. “The Evil Queen is holding onto
power and tries her utmost best to prevent the wedding of the century. There are probes into alleged personal gain,
sex scandals and true fairy-tale happily ever after moments. The show will shed
light on the global economic crisis, strike action, the ash cloud that prevents
us going on that annual holiday and the influx of Christmas shoppers in every
mall in the city. So, escape from reality, have fun and just let go!”
Once Upon A Fairy stars
Vaugh’ann as the evil ruler, TQ Zondi as the energetic heir and Prince; Kerry
Lee McKibben as Princess Cindi Spitz; and Holtzhausen in an array of roles.
The show is being staged from November 17 to January 15 with
performances at 19h30 from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Patrons can bring along a
picnic basket (excluding drinks) or pre-order a variety of snack baskets from
the Skyy Café next door. Tickets R140 booked through www.quicket.co.za
or phone 064 476 9533 during office hours.
There is plenty of secure parking. The venue is easily
accessible from Umgeni and Stamford Hill Roads; and patrons who want to prolong
their night out will be able to enjoy the after show bar and dance floor. For
more information email thomie@live.co.za
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