(Left: Adi
Paxton)
Do you have a ‘nose’ for the Truth? Or wonder
what would happen if your strings were cut and you had to make your own way in
the world? Would you want to be ‘One of the Boys’ at any cost? Join Adi Paxton
in her latest interactive story and help Pinocchio to find out?
Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of Pinocchio
and his adventure as he tries to become a real boy has entertained children and
parents since 1883, It features fantastic characters such as a kind-hearted
Blue Fairy, deceitful duo of Foxxio and Katia and of course the woodcarver
called ‘G Petto’ who started it all by carving a puppet and wishing for a son
of his own.
Well-known Durban family show, entertainer
and magical clown Paxton presents her latest show at Rhumbelow Durban in the
March holidays: With hats, wigs, masks, unusual 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 this rendition of the original Italian classic.
Paxton has entertained family audiences in
Durban, throughout South Africa and internationally, since 1986 and is well
known as Cherry the Magical Clown. She most recently performed the very popular
Wizard of Oz (September 2019)
following two successful shows at Rhumbelow in July 2019: storytelling in African Tales or the fun and magic of Double Trouble A Clown Adventure. If you
enjoyed any of these, you will enjoy her latest show which draws on elements of
them all.
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 wonder-filled worlds.
‘This truly is a modern fairy tale”. The
perfect holiday delight for children of all ages, 4 to 400!!
Pinocchio has performances from March 24 to 28, 2020, daily at 11h00. Show running
time is about 50 minutes. There will be some fun colouring in afterwards for
the youngsters and a colouring in competition. Snacks and juices will be on
sale.
Tickets R75 booked through Computicket or contact
Roland on 082 499 8636 or e-mail: roland@stansell.co.za or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
Rhumbelow Durban is situated at 42
Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo.