(Left: Adi
Paxton)
A wonder-filled, interactive tale inspired
by the work of L Frank Baum, The Wizard
of Oz, is performed by Adi Paxton at the Rhumbelow Theatre’s September
holiday season for youngsters. The show runs from September 25 to 28, 2019, in
Durban.
L Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz inspired 13 sequels, a musical and two
films. Now young audiences and old alike can join in to celebrate this classic
American fairy tale.
Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are blown to
a land beyond the rainbow where Scarecrow, Tinman and a cowardly Lion journey
with her to find what they want most in life. Along the way they meet flying
monkey’s colourful people and a host of strange and magical creatures.
Well-known Durban family show, entertainer
and magical clown Adi Paxton presents her latest show The Wizard of Oz at
Rhumbelow in the September holidays with hats, wigs, pop-up sets, objects and
some magic tricks This is a fun funky updated take on a true children's story
classic.
With a lot of fun along the way, the
interactive elements, stimulate creativity, imagination and encourage
participation.in the true spirit of the original book.
Adi has also upcycled and used items in
fresh ways as she shares the story. Join in the imaginative journey and see if
you can spot these transformations.
“This truly is a modern fairy tale,” she
says. Come along and enjoy the fun. The perfect holiday delight for children of
all ages, four to 400!
Paxton has entertained family audiences in
Durban, throughout South Africa and internationally, since 1986 and is well-known
as Cherry the Magical Clown. She recently performed two successful shows at
Rhumbelow in the July holidays. If you enjoyed her storytelling in African Tales or the fun and magic of Double Trouble A Clown Adventure, you
will enjoy her latest show which draws on elements of both of them.
Whether she is entertaining children in
theatres, schools. homes or hospitals in SA or abroad, Adi enjoys encouraging
audiences of all ages to join her in creatively engaging with stories to create
their own world of wonder.
The runs for approximately 50 minutes. There
will be some fun colouring-in afterwards for the kids and a colouring in
competition.
Performances take place from September 25
to 28 daily at 11h00. Snacks and juices will be on sale.
Tickets R75 booked at Computicket or contact
Roland on 082 499 8636 or e-mail: roland@stansell.co.za or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
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