(André Rieu - courtesy of his Facebook page)
An excellent opportunity to see some classic and celebrated theatre productions in cinema form and at the same time support one of Durban’s few remaining theatre venues. (Review by Keith Millar)
This weekend sees the launch at Durban’s Rhumbelow Theatre of the ever-innovative Roland Stansell’s latest initiative – Rhumbelow Classics – Cinema.
And to get the ball rolling, we were treated to André Rieu Together Again, a fine performance by the ultimate showman André Rieu and his Johan Strauss Orchestra.
After 16 months of lockdown, the orchestra is together again and about to embark on a world tour. To celebrate the event, they presented this extraordinary compilation of highlights from their previous concerts recorded all over – and I mean all over – the world. Many different venues from across the world were represented during the show.
Filled the usual mix of waltzes, light classical music and show tunes all played with energy and passion and filmed in front of excited, emotional and animated audiences, the production was most enjoyable and heart-warming.
However, the star of the occasion was the Rhumbelow Theatre itself. With the addition of a new five by three metre screen, new digital projector and the theatre’s excellent sound system, the venue is converted to a most acceptable movie theatre which offers a first-rate cinema experience. The technology certainly complimented the experience of the exceptional André Rieu production and the superb sound quality.
The Rhumbelow is a relaxed and laid-back venue which offers the option of bringing your own picnic meal or buying something on site. And, of course, there is a fully bar for your liquid refreshments.
Going forward, the Rhumbelow will put on their classical cinema productions during mid-week leaving weekends free for their traditional live music shows.
Productions to look forward to, amongst others, are a Shakespeare festival, Kinky Boots, Three Tenors, 42nd Street, Cliff Richards and The King And I. All tickets will R100pp.
An excellent opportunity to see some classic and celebrated theatre productions in cinema form and at the same time support one of Durban’s few remaining theatre venues.
There is one more showing of André Rieu Together Again at 14h00 tomorrow (Sunday September 26, 2021)
Tickets R125 pp. Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue. (No alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Limited secure parking available.
All seating will be at separate tables and Rhumbelow will obviously be seating co-habiting couples and/or family members. Covid limit – max 50
Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or Computicket
For more information visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/ Cell 082 499 8636. – Keith Millar
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