KickstArt and the Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban will present the first one-man show featuring well-known multi-award-winning Once Upon A Tune actor and director, Steven Stead, which will run from December 11 to 13 and on December 15 and 16, 2020.
Accompanied on the piano by ace musical director and long-time collaborator, Evan Roberts, Stead will be singing a series of songs that tell stories and are inherently theatrical. They range from witty and wicked comedy songs by Noël Coward, to powerful folk songs by Jacques Brel, to thought-provoking songs from musical theatre composers like Stephen Sondheim, and Kander and Ebb. He will also be singing material from shows that he has appeared in, or been associated with, that also take the form of story-telling songs.
“I have wanted to do an old-fashioned, intimate one-man cabaret for some time now,” says Stead, “But I have always been too busy directing big musicals and pantomimes to focus on anything so complex and fragile. Now that our theatre world has been tragically plunged into a coma thanks to Covid-19, I can ironically realise a dream of mine.
“Acting is story-telling. Making theatre is story-telling. And since the Greek bards sang of the gods and heroes of legend, and the Medieval minstrels sang of the romances and wars of knights and ladies, people have thrilled to stories told by a singer-actor through music,” says Stead.
“I vividly remember going to The Cellar as a youngster, and experiencing the magic of real cabaret, as opposed to music revue, with artists like Danielle Pascale, Judy Page and Sam Marais, and I want to explore this very powerful, very rewarding style of theatre myself. I feel that I am the right age to do this now, and with the brilliant Evan Roberts at my side, I feel brave enough to share my life-experience with an audience.”
Once Upon A Tune runs from December 11 to 13, 2020, with Friday and Saturday shows at 19h30 and Sunday at 14h00. Two further performances will take place on December 15 at 19h30 and December 16 at 18h00. (Venue opens 90 minutes before show for snacks/drinks)
Tickets R160 (R140 pensioners and students with a valid student card). Loyalty Card Holders (R130) ALL SHOWS. Bring food picnic baskets or buy from Kevin.
ALL SEATING WILL BE AT SEPARATE TABLES AND
WE WILL OBVIOUSLY BE SEATING CO-HABITING COUPLES AND/OR FAMILY MEMBERS.
There is limited secure parking and a bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Booking is essential through Computicket or email: roland@stansell.co.za
For more information contact 082 499 8636 or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
Rhumbelow Theatre is situated at 42 Cunningham Road, off Bartle Road, in Umbilo, Durban.
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED
NO WALK-INS ALLOWED
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. (GOVT GUIDELINES – please be guided by your own health
status)
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