(Above: Trevor Donjeany; Dawn Selby; Andy Turrell; Marion Loudon & Barry Thomson)
Barry Thomson and the Reals will present Jingle Bell Rock for one performance on December 13 in Pietermaritzburg, with further runs at Rhumbelow Durban from December 18 to 24 and at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof from December 27 to 31, 2020.
“We have finally made it to the end of 2020, and oh boy, are any of us ever going to forget it? We all deserve a little night out to celebrate the end of one of the scariest and most trying years of our lives,” says Roland Stansell who runs the Rhumbelow Theatre circuit.
So, join guitarist Barry Thomson, keyboardist Dawn Selby, with guests, bassist Trevor Donjeany (who was Johnny Clegg’s bass player) and multitalented and multi-instrumentalist, Andy Turrell on drums with vocalist Marion Loudon for some festive fare including Jingle Bell Rock, Let it Snow, Winter Wonderland and Rocking around The Christmas Tree!
Jingle Bell Rock is a ‘no mess no fuss’ show which follows the usual Reals formula with a fantastic collection of songs from all of their previous tribute shows, including Fleetwood Mac, Partytime, Behind the Noise and Barry Thomson’s solo show, Learning to Fly. With a merry mix of party favourites, this show is a great family choice for this season.
The team begins the show by paying tribute to their friend Richard Hose, better known as Ricky McGregor, a proud Scott, but an equally proud Durbanite, who passed away recently. Ricky brought us the tribute show California Dreaming, a tribute to the Mammas and the Pappas which had runs at both the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre and the Heritage Theatre in Hillcrest in 2006 which involved Barry, Dawn and Marion. The team have included the title track California Dreaming, as well as the song that Ricky himself used to sing in the show, Barry McQuires’ Eve of Destruction. Expect to hear evergreen favourites Go Your Own Way, Cracklin’ Rosie, Ballroom Blitz, Play That Funky Music, Ready For Love and All Summer Long.
Jingle Bell Rock has the following performances:
December 13, 2020 at 14h00 at the Allan Wilson
Shellhole in Pietermaritzburg
December 18 to 24 at Rhumbelow in Durban
December 27 to 31 at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof
(Venues open 90 minutes before show for
snacks/drinks)
Tickets R160 (R140 pensioners, R130 Loyalty Card Holders). Booking is essential: email: roland@stansell.co.za or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
Bring a picnic. A bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises at any of the venues). Limited secure parking.
75 PEOPLE MAX PER SHOW (50% Capacity)
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED
NO WALKINS ALLOWED
ALL SEATING WILL BE AT SEPARATE TABLES AND WE WILL OBVIOUSLY BE SEATING CO-HABITING COUPLES AND/OR FAMILY MEMBERS & SOCIALISING FRIENDS.
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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