(John
Vlismas, Aaron McIlroy & Jem Atkins)
Durban audiences are set to enjoy a
completely unique evening of belly laughter at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on
June 26 as three of South Africa’s favourite funny men: John Vlismas, Aaron
McIlroy and Jem Atkins, join forces for an excellent cause, to help contribute
towards medical expenses for theatre all-rounder, Themi Venturas.
John Vlismas and Aaron McIlroy have been
making people laugh really hard for decades. They are old friends and have
something else in common. Both of them did extensive work early in their
careers with the legendary Themi Venturas; recently diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer.
Joining Vlismas and McIlroy is another
superb local comic, Jem Atkins, who is possibly as talented, but said to be
much better looking than both of them! What better way for Durban to rally and
get Themi the treatment he needs than these three lunatics doing the stand-up
comedy that has made them household names, and then answering questions from
the audience and recounting stories of their most ridiculous experiences on and
off stage?
Many people have no idea how funny it is
when performers share horror stories with each other, and now you have the
chance to hear it straight from the source. This will be a night to remember,
with hilarious comedy and an intimate, honest and meaningful look behind the
curtain at what the show looks like from the other side.
Vlismas, McIlroy and Atkins will be doing
one night only of this completely one-off show in honour of their friend, and
all the money they raise will go to his medical costs.
“We are not spending any money - it’s all
going to the medicine,” says Vlismas, “there are no posters, no flyers, no
frills. I’m very excited to be raising money for drugs than an actual doctor
prescribed, it’s a first.”
“That’s true, but we will have jokes,” says
McIlroy, “and you will get a seat - if you book soon.”
An
Evening of Chemody takes place at the Elizabeth
Sneddon Theatre at 19h30 on June 26. Tickets R225, and advance booking is
possible through Computicket, who are waiving all commission costs to support
this cause. Call 0861 915 8000 or visit www.computicket.com,
or buy tickets directly at any Checkers Money Market Counter. There will also
be door sales on the night, subject to availability.
For those who would like to support Themi Venturas
and this fundraising initiative, but are unable to attend the show, visit the
following Go Get Funding link and consider a donation to https://gogetfunding.com/medical-costs-for-themi-venturas/
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