WOODSTOCK

(Marion Loudon, Mali Sewell, Barry Thomson, Dawn Selby & Jason Andrew)

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock festival which took place from August 15 to 18, 1969, on Max Yasgur's 600 acre dairy farm in the New York town of Bethel. The “Rolling Stone” magazine listed Woodstock as “one of the 50 Moments that changed the history of rock and roll”.

The line-up included 32 acts performing to an audience of over 400,000 young people. Creedence Clearwater Revival was the first act to sign a contract and this persuaded other big acts to follow suit. Performing their second ever concert was Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young who announced ‘This is the second time we’ve ever played in front of people, man. We’re scared s*?@less!’

This 50-year celebration of Woodstock presented by Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban and at Tina’s Kloof features The Reals, with the talents of Barry Thomson (guitar / vocals), Musical Director Dawn Selby (keyboards / vocals), Mali Sewell (drums / vocals) and Jason Andrew (bass guitar / vocals). The vivacious and super talented Marion Loudon (vocals / percussion) will perform with The Reals for this production.

Featured artistes include Santana, Richie Havens, Janis Joplin, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker and many more.

Watch audio visual excerpts from Woodstock and dress up in Woodstock hippie style for a fun experience with The Reals.

Performances take place at Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo in Durban from August 8 to 11, from August 16 to 18 and from August 23 to 25.

Times as follows:

August 8 at 19h30

August 9 at 14h00  

August 10 at 20h00

August 11 at 14h00

August 16 at 20h00 and August 18 at 14h00. (The show on August 17 is sold out)

August 23 at 20h00 and August 25 at 14h00. (The show on August 24 is sold out)

The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.

Tickets R150 (Discounts first week only - R130 pensioners, students with a valid student card and tables of eight or more).

Take along food picnic baskets. Braais will be available and food is available to purchase at the venue. There is limited secure parking and booking is essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Rhumbelow Durban is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo.

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

(“Woodstock” runs at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof from August 30 to September 8.)