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Monday, March 19, 2018

IRELAND'S CALL WITH DAVE MONKS


(Dave Monks)

Wear green for an evening jam-packed with nostalgia and the most popular sing-a-long and clap-along Irish songs of all time with the Rhumbelow Theatre Durban at its temporary location, St Cyprians Church Hall.

Irish vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Dave Monks presents Ireland's Call with Dave Monks, an evening jam-packed with nostalgia and features the most popular sing-a-long and clap-along Irish songs of all time.

A well-known and respected entertainer on the South African music scene, Monks is an established gig artist having “paid his dues” over the last many years. He has performed in almost every corner of South Africa as well as Ireland, England, South Korea, USA, Portugal, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, and Abu Dhabi.

His proven repertoire of esteemed Irish classics, mixed with a touch of the Blarney in his treasury of tales and humour, are always sure to get hands a-clapping. The folky feel of the music is accentuated by his mastery of the fiddle, banjo, guitar, harmonica, tin whistle and vocals.

Of course, no Irish show would be complete without the good old faithful’s like Danny Boy, Galway Bay, Whiskey in the Jar, Paddy McGinty’s Goat, Delaney’s Donkey to name a few but Ireland’s Call introduces audiences to a whole new generation of Irish favourites plus a couple of brand new Irish songs composed by Monks.

This family show is suitable for all ages. Remember to wear something green!

Shows take place from March 23 to 25, 2018, with Friday and Saturday performances at 20h00 and the Sunday show at 14h00. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.

Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners and tables of eight or more). Take along food picnic baskets. Braais will be available. There is limited secure parking and booking is essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises).

Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net (also for group booking discounts of 20 or more) or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com

St Cyprians Church Hall is situated at 603 Umbilo Road, Glenwood, Durban.