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Monday, November 16, 2020

LEARNING TO FLY

(Barry Thomson)

In his new show, Learning To Fly which runs at Rhumbelow Durban this weekend with further performances in Northlands and Pietermaritzburg, Barry Thomson tracks the artists and songs that inspired him to become a musician. He tells stories of how he began his early career as a guitarist/singer, and the roads he has travelled thus far.

Learning To Fly. It’s all about new beginnings; staying positive and being creative in the world of live music.

Song included are by the artists who have been part of his life as a musician. These include Tom Petty, Jack Johnson, Jackson Brown, Travelling Wilburys, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Maroon 5, Neil Young, Dire Straits, and a few original songs.

Performances take place as follows:

Rhumbelow Durban: November 20 and 21 at 19h30 and November 22 at 19h00. Bring food picnic baskets or buy from Kevin. 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road, Durban

Northlands Bowling Club: November 27 at 19h30. 50 Margaret Maytom Ave, Durban North

Allan Wilson Shellhole, Pietermaritzburg: November 29 at 14h00. 5 Durban Road, Pietermaritzburg

(Venues open 90 minutes before show for snacks/drinks)  Limited secure parking. Cash bars are available at all venues, no alcohol may be taken onto the premises.

“Whilst we are not changing our 2020 pricing, we would ask that if you are able to please assist us and the performers by donating a higher ticket price,” says Rhumbelow manager, Roland Stansell.

Tickets R160 (R140 pensioners and students with a valid student card). Loyalty Card Holders (R130) ALL SHOWS.

ALL SEATING WILL BE AT SEPARATE TABLES AND WE WILL OBVIOUSLY BE SEATING CO-HABITING COUPLES AND/OR FAMILY MEMBERS.

50 % MAX CAPACITY PER SHOW.  ALL TICKETS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED.

NO WALK-INS ALLOWED

Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FOR PATRONS

 1.      HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR PATRONS

 1.1.   Patrons need to wear a face and nose covering at all times in the venue except when eating or drinking.

 1.2.   All patrons will have their temperatures taken on arrival at the venue.

 1.3.   All patrons will be required to complete documents relating to Travel and Covid-19 contacts.

 1.4.   All patrons will be required to complete an indemnity form.

 1.5.   All patrons will be required to complete an attendance register with all appropriate information including confirmation of co-habiting when couples attend.

 1.6.   All patrons will be hand sanitized on arrival and at interval.

 1.7.   All patrons will be requested to bring hand sanitizer with them to the venue.

 1.8.   Any patron who does not meet the required Health & Safety protocols and temperature check will be refused entry.

 1.9.   Patrons above the age of 60 or a person with co-morbidities will be discouraged from attending performances.  - DISCOURAGED ONLY IN TERMS OF GOVT GUIDELINES