(Barry
Thomson, Mali Sewell, Dawn Selby, Shaun Dragt & Jason Andrew)
Back by popular demand, The Reals pay
tribute to the music of Mark Knopfler and his band, Dire Straits, at the Rhumbelow
Theatre Durban and later at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof.
Dire Straits was a British rock band formed
in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar) and his younger brother
David Knopfler. Their sound was influenced by a variety of musical styles
including jazz, folk and blues, and contrasted with the prominence of punk rock
during their early years. Their more conventional sound appealed to modern
audiences weary of the overproduced stadium rock of the 1970s.
Dire Straits' fifth album Brothers in Arms, released in May 1985
was their highest selling studio album with sales of over 30 million. It was
listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first compact disc to sell
a million copies, helping to popularise the CD format. It was one of the first
albums recorded on digital equipment and the title track is reported to be the
world's first CD single. In August 1986, the song which launched MTV Europe was
another Knopfler hit Money for Nothing
and featured Sting in a cameo vocal role.
To date, Dire Straits have sold in excess
of 120 million albums and this show features a selection of their hit songs
including, Brothers in Arms, Walk of Life,
So Far Away, Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Tunnel of Love, Private
Investigations and Money for Nothing.
The Durban season runs from January 31 to
February 9, 2020, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 20h00 and on Sundays
at 14h00. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.
Tickets R160 (R140 pensioners and students
with a valid student card and tables of eight or more). Discounts apply 1st
weekend ONLY.
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
Tribute
To Dire Straits runs at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof from
February 14 to 23, 2020.
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