(Photo
by Christaan Kotze)
THIS PRODUCTION/CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
OR POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE BECAUSE OF THE COVID19 VIRUS RESTRICTIONS
Fall in love with the music of Simon &
Garfunkel all over again in this dynamic and uplifting musical journey through
more than 20 of their classic hits. The familiar and chart-topping songs of the
hit duo, Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel will be performed by eight highly talented
local singers.
Take a trip down memory lane with the solo
hits of Paul Simon and Simon & Garfunkel including Bridge Over Troubled Water, Cecilia, The Sound of Silence, Scarborough
Fair, You can call me Al, Mrs Robinson and the mega hit, Graceland. The show features fresh, yet
faithful re-interpretations of Simon & Garfunkel`s evergreen songs,
blending nostalgia and imagination, so that young can discover the magic of
their music for the very first time and not-so-young will enjoy memories of the
Simon & Garfunkel era.
Here’s
to You was originally produced last year, making
its debut at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre where the show enjoyed a
sold-out season and rave reviews. The show then successfully toured Cape Town.
“The response to the show was phenomenal, creating a high demand for tickets in
both Johannesburg and Cape Town which resulted in return seasons this year,”
says Jaco van Rensburg of VR Theatrical, the show’s producer. “I am delighted
that we are performing in Durban where I am sure audiences will be not only be
entertained but perhaps something in this songbook resonates closely with a
time in their life - be it long ago, or just today.”
“I loved Here’s to You’s easy elegance and theatricality, it’s freshness
involving a very talented cast of eight, all of whom sing beautifully and also
handle various musical instruments, allowing the music, the Simon and Garfunkel
poetry, to speak for itself,” says Durban arts and entertainment reviewer Billy
Suter from SoSuter.
Journalist and arts critic for almost 50
years, Peter Feldman wrote on Artslink.co.za; “It's a low-key show, never over
the top, with sensitive lighting patterns and a rare enthusiasm that bubbles
from the performers and engulfs the audience. A commentary on the life of Paul
Simon and Art Garfunkel is left to a minimum because it's the music that really
does all the talking.”
Here’s
to You is performed by a stellar all-South African
cast who also play musical instruments live in the show. Under the Musical
Directorship of Wessel Odendaal, the cast is led by The Voice SA
2017 runner-up, Josh Ansley on guitar with Ashleigh Butcher playing guitar, ukulele and bass guitar;
assistant Musical Director, Daniel Geddes on keyboards and guitar; South Korean-born music
teacher Hanna So on piano, violin and cello;
Justin Swartz on cajon and percussion; Sanli Jooste on cello and Kwa Mashu-born
Durbanite and top four finalist in Idols 2017, Phindile Dube (Dolphins by Starlight, Journey to Eternity)
on percussion.
The highly talented creative team behind
the show comprises of director, Timothy Le Roux; musical arrangements by Bryan
Schimmel, Wessel Odendaal, Daniel Keith Geddes, Matthew Vlok and Jaco van
Rensburg; scenic design by Nadine Minnaar; sound design by Fried Wilsenach and
lighting design by Oliver Hauser.
Here’s
to You runs in Durban from March 19 to 29 at the
Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre. Showtimes: No Monday shows. Weekdays and Saturdays
19h30. Saturdays and Sundays 15h00. Ticket prices: Weekday performances: R185, R150. Weekend
performances: R230, R180. Children 3 to 18 years: R130
Booking is at Computicket by calling 0861
915 8000, visit www.computicket.co.za or visit the nearest Computicket outlet
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