(Ben
Voss. Pic by Val Adamson)
The inimitable Benny Bushwhacker comes to Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from July
29 after his successful appearance at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda
(Grahamstown) where he received two Ovation Awards for the production.
Public feedback from the opening show in
Makhanda was hugely affirming: “Great show, an education, a laugh and a very
serious message that warns of the ramifications of man’s stupidity. Nature’s
greatest danger is human nature! Put it on your list, you won’t be
disappointed,” and “Edutainment at its best! Hilariously delivers a serious
message, a must see.”
The publicity material announces: “The
Republic of South Africa proudly welcomes home, Benny Bushwhacker, world-renowned
conservationist, environmental campaigner, and the only man to have thrice
walked the length of Africa barefoot. The legend returns to share what it takes
to survive the African bush … and for the African bush to survive.
“The genial South African born, Benny
Bushwhacker (aka Ben Voss), who recently made world headlines for banging heads
with swashbuckling British survivalist, Bear Grylls, will be touring South
Africa’s theatres and festivals with an hilarious yet sobering look at the
collision between man and environment.
“For somebody who has spent more time away
from the hustle and bustle of everyday life than a hibernating Arctic wood
frog, Benny Bushwhacker brings untainted humanity and delicious humour to his performance
that will have you laughing out loud and wondering why, when it comes to the
bush, the most uncommon human trait, is common sense.
“Whether it be his opinion on changing the
Springbok emblem, how to spot a bulls%&*#$er in Kruger, or the relative
chances of his estranged wife, Brenda, replacing the buffalo in the Big 5,
Benny delivers time and again with his unique sense of humour and classic bush
logic.”
While touring South Africa Benny
Bushwhacker will be raising awareness and moola for the Lebombo Leopard - Human
Conflict Survey. And while leopards are not known to change their spots,
through this initiative, Benny will try to help humans to do so.
Benny Bushwhacker’s stories and experiences
have been translated from bush to page by his unofficial biographer, John van
de Ruit, (of Spud fame,) and from
page to stage by Janice Honeyman.
Theatre lovers are urged to book for this
wonderful look at life on the wild side, because, like the rhinos of Africa,
you never know if you will get the chance to see it again.
The Durban season of Benny Bushwhacker is part of a nationwide
tour:
July 29 – August 11, 2019: Elizabeth
Sneddon Theatre, Durban: Book through Computicket
September 13 – 15, 2019: Hilton Arts
Festival, Hilton, KZN. Book with festival direct. For more information visit
www.hiltonfestival.co.za or contact the Festival Office on
admin@hiltonfestival.co.za or 033 383 0127.
November 5 – 9, 2019: Hexagon Theatre,
Pietermaritzburg. Book through Webtickets.
If you are interested in buying a house of
the Durban season for a fundraiser, please contact Sharlene Versfeld on
sharlene@versfeld.co.za. Performances on July 30 and 31 have a special offer of
R80 per ticket and early-bird tickets are available.
For more information, visit
www.benvoss.co.za or like https://www.facebook.com/BennyBushwhacker.
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