RHUMBELOW LOSS SERIES - Lockdown Online Streaming Shows
1st May 2020 - 31st Dec 2020
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| DATE | EXT DRIVE | SHOW NAME | CAST | PERMISSION | DETAILS ABOUT THE SHOW |
| 201510 | LOVE & OTHER WAR GAMES | A musical revue by singer Christopher Vale and pianist Neil Krog | Love has many faces. Love of country. Romantic Love. Obsessive Love. Unfortunately some of those faces involve broken flatware and golf clubs snapped in two. Or shrapnel and death. Yikes. In Love, And Other War Games – A Musical Revue by singer Christopher Vale (with a voice like Josh Groban’s) and pianist Neil Krog, music and laughter unite to chase the foul spectres of death and war from our minds. With songs to suit every mood, from West Side Story to Shrek: The Musical (with some Adele thrown in for good measure), Love and Other War Games is a fun night on the battlefield Romance, reminding us why we love in the first place, and also, some of the stupid things we do in the process. | ||
| 200406 | EXT | LATINO JIVE | Alan Bowen, Paul Botha & Liz Cunningham | Latino Jive offers an evening of classic jazz standards delivered with a distinctly latin feel together with a sample of some of the exciting original music off Alan and Paul's third album, Intensivo, due for release in September this year. As South of Spain, Alan and Paul have recorded two previous albums of original music. | |
| 201802 | DIAMONDS & STINGS | ANDREW YOUNG BAND & ORCHESTRA | Y | Andrew’s popular CD “ Diamonds” has been especially orchestrated for this concert and together with his band will perform the songs with a string orchestra adding a new dimension to classic songs such as Summertime, Cavatina, Manenberg and Over The Rainbow. Recorded at The Oude Libertas Amphitheatre. | |
| 200710 | EXT | NOEL & COLE | ANTHONY STONIER | Y | Direct from the Hilton Festival. This amusing, nostalgic, musical stroll down memory lane starring Anthony Stonier, celebrates the melodies and lyrics of Noel Coward and Cole Porter. Despite one being intrinsically English and the other All-American, they were both the epitome of style. Their wit and urbanity combined to capture the elegant era they shared. |
| 200903 | DOWN TO EARTHA | ANTHONY STONIER | Y | Following the recent passing of singing legend Eartha Kitt, Anthony Stonier will revive his critically acclaimed revue, Down to Eartha at Rhumbelow Theatre. | |
| 201107 | EXT | 10 YEAR CELEBRATION - GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER | ANTHONY STONIER | Y | A one-man musical revue show featuring Anthony Stonier, looking back over the past ten years at some of the many shows he has appeared in at the Rhumbelow Theatre. These include, Let’s Misbehave! Brutal Tunes, Oh Boy! Bassey!, Deja Vu, Down to Eartha, Amen!, A Woman of Substance, Noel and Cole and Love Actually. Amusing anecdotes and popular songs from these (and other!) shows seen at this venue abound in this lively retrospective! It will be alright on the night?! Wait and see! |
| 201005 | OH BOY! BASSEY | ANTHONY STONIER & JAZIEL VAUGH'HANN | Y | As the title suggests, Oh Boy! Bassey! is a tribute to the one and only Dame Shirley Bassey who has produced hits every decade since the 1950's. The aim is to mix her music with the concept of a "boy band" with no attempt to emulate or impersonate the diva at all. | |
| 200606 | DÉJÀ VU | ANTHONY STONIER & KAREN CAMPBELL-GILLIES | Y | This soiree once again highlights the great variety of their skills with Karen concentrating on the light pop for which her voice is so ideally suited and Anthony singing the big show numbers for which he is famous, and for which he won the Best Male Vocalist Award for 2005 at the Durban Theatre Awards. Expect Beatles, Bassey, Elvis … all done in an unexpected way in Déjà Vu. | |
| 200502 | LOVE ACTUALLY | ANTHONY STONIER, CAROL TRENCH & DARREN KING | Y | Carol Trench, Anthony Stonier and Darren King take a humorous musical gaze at Love, Romance and Life in Love Actually . Three of Durban’s most favourite entertainers, Carol Trench, Anthony Stonier and Darren King have spent years “personally researching loves in’s and out’s not to mention it’s up’s and down’s, often hands on (occasionally as a team) resulting in this definitive analysis of Love, Lust and Life.” | |
| 200506 | EXT | LIFE IS A CABARET | ANTHONY STONIER, CAROL TRENCH & EVAN ROBERTS | Y | An elegant tribute to the art form of cabaret using the traditional style of this genre, popularised in the Thirties and still in evidence the world over today. |
| 200707 | EXT | BOSMANS WOMEN | BARBIE MEYER | Y | Herman Charles Bosman story telling with Barbie Meyer |
| 200807 | EXT | WILD & FRAGRANT | BARBIE MEYER | Y | Hilarious story telling with Barbie Meyer. Story's from Herman Charles Bosman |
| 201404 | EXT | WILLEM PRINSLOO'S PEACH BRANDY | BARBIE MEYER | Y | Barbie is often asked which of Herman Charles Bosman’s short stories are her favourite. Well here it is! Set in the Groot Marico region of South Africa and spoken through the mouth of Oom Schalk Lourens. A love story of sorts where Schalk is bewitched by a pretty girl. Barbie’s timing is impeccable and her love for the words shines through every pause and snort! Directed by Marke Meyer. |
| 201007 | EXT | BOSMAN'S VELD MAIDEN | BARBIE MEYER | Y | This is Meyer’s latest offering. Alluring Marico ghosts, countless bottles of mampoer and elusive romances – both funny and enthralling - this is undoubtedly South African storytelling at its best! Directed by Bets Basson. Featuring Barbie Meyer. |
| 201404 | EXT | BOSMAN & THE GALLOWS | BARBIE MEYER - Written, performed and compiled by Barbie Meyer. Narrated by Jonathan Brauteseth. Directed by Bets Basson. | Y | Bosman in the Gallows: Powerful, witty, courageous and in places, just darn funny! This is Barbie Meyer at her best – performing the works of legendary SA writer Herman Charles Bosman. Starting with a hilarious ‘lesson’ on prison slang - Barbie then begins the ‘real show’ as she calls it – an incredible journey based on the Bosman’s semi-autographical book ‘Cold Stone Jug’. This iconic book was written after HC Bosman spent time in prison for murdering his step-brother. |
| 201007 | EXT | BOSMAN'S WOMEN | BARBIE MEYER & LORNA BURD | Y | Three wives and a bohemian lifestyle – Herman Charles Bosman’s private life was decidedly thorny. Some called him a genius others called him a criminal but one certainty was that it was intoxicating being a Bosman woman – in or out of his stories! Directed by Bets Basson. Featuring Barbie Meyer & Lorna Burd. |
| 201007 | EXT | LEOPARDS & LIARS | BARBIE MEYER & LORNA BURD | Y | Brace yourselves for some hilarious storytelling which will make you giggle when you really know you shouldn’t. These two sassy women will delight and surprise you with the extraordinary life and works of one of South Africa’s literary masters: Herman Charles Bosman. Directed by Bets Basson. Featuring Barbie Meyer & Lorna Burd. |
| 201510 | EXT | THOMSON VERSES THOMSON | Barry Thomson & Calli Thomson | Musical pun fully intended! Durban musicians Barry Thomson (guitar and vocals) and Calli Thomson (piano and vocals) present an intimate and funny musical show consisting of duets that they’ve sung and played in shows and bands over the years together, as well as songs that have influenced their lives. Enjoy entertaining stories about how things actually happened... The show includes a couple of clever mash medleys portraying conversations – and arguments - between couples in bands and couples in real life too! | |
| 201504 | EXT | BEHIND THE NOISE | BARRY THOMSON, JASON ANDREW & MARION LOUDON | Y | Ever noticed how often a great song gets drowned out by the noise that comes from over production in a studio? Join Durbanites Barry Thomson, Jason Andrew & Marion Loudon as they get back to the root of what makes a great song and give the melody and lyrics space to shine. |
| 201512 | EXT | LAUREL CANYON | BARRY TOMSON, JASON ANDREW & DAWN SELBY | Y | Laurel Canyon wasn't much to look at. A few modest bungalows and log cabins crammed between an occasional faded mansion that had been left over from the days when it was a secluded, semi-rural retreat for Hollywood's silent-movie stars. And yet from the quiet of the densely wooded canyon came a music revolution that would change popular culture. |
| 201110 | EXT | SUCH A NIGHT | BELINDA DOLPHIN & JAZIEL VAUGH'HANN | Y | The Music and Life of Elvis Presley |
| 200810 | A SONG FOR YOU - A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS | BELINDA DOLPHIN & KAREN CAMPBELL-GILLIES | Y | It’s a toe- tapping, heart warming evening of favourites from the extremely talented Carpenters duo whose music career spanned from 1969 thro to Karen Carpenter’s tragic death in 1983. Their music forever changed the face of recorded music by featuring complex and skillful use of melody and harmony, carried by heart rending and poignant lyrics. | |
| 201508 | A SONG FOR YOU - A CARPENTERS REVIVAL | BELINDA DOLPHIN & KAREN CAMPBELL-GILLIES | Y | Both very familiar to Durban audiences, the duo performs in a toe-tapping, heart-warming evening of favourites by the extremely talented Carpenters duo, whose music career spanned from 1969 through to Karen Carpenter's tragic death in 1983. Their music forever changed the face of recorded music by featuring complex and skilful use of melody and harmony, carried by heart rending and poignant lyrics. | |
| 201302 | EXT | LE CHOP ROYALE | BENSON SCHWENSON | Y | Comedy with Jacobus van Heerden |
| 201508 | EXT | THE WAY WE WERE - STREISAND | CAT SIMONI | Y | A musical presentation by Cat Simoni on the life and music of Barbra Streisand. Musicals, movies, anecdotes and unforgettable songs. Cat's astoundingly pure, true voice is just perfect for the timelessly beautiful Barbra standards, from The Way We Were to Woman in Love. |
| 200705 | EXT | GIRLS LUV 2 ROCK | CENTREFOLD - PAUL CANDOW, JANE CANDOW, BELINDA DOLPHIN & CHERYL WIGMORE | Centrefold, well known for their shows The 60`s Revisited, Gentle On My Mind and Christmas Without Boney-M, once again show their versatility with their new production "Girls Luv 2 Rock", a tribute to four decades of power and glam rock. | |
| 200907 | EXT | MOULIN ROUGE | CENTREFOLD - PAUL CANDOW, JANE CANDOW, BELINDA DOLPHIN & CHERYL WIGMORE | Y | “Outside it may be raining, but in here it’s entertaining” The Moulin Rouge is one of France’s oldest and most famous (or should I say infamous) nightclubs. Famous for it’s Red Windmill and infamous for giving birth to the erotic Can Can, which caught the imagination of many a movie maker. Frequented by misfits and Bohemians such as the artist Toulouse Lautrec and the very rich who enjoyed “slumming it” with the very poor. Follow the history of the Moulin Rouge from it’s early days as a Bordello to current day where it has achieved legitimacy as a nightclub hosting international artists like Frank Sinatra and Edith Piaff. |
| 201010 | EXT | 60'S REVISITED | CENTREFOLD - PAUL CANDOW, JANE CANDOW, BELINDA DOLPHIN & CHERYL WIGMORE | What was it about the 60's that made it so memorable? Not only in South Africa, but worldwide history was made, wars were declared, Presidents assassinated and we developed a youth culture that was unique and still impacts on our lives today. The music industry was creative and diverse, no two bands sounded the same and with some of the most progressive sound engineers Rock and Roll had indeed arrived and was here to stay. | |
| 201011 | EXT | C'EST SI BON | DANIÉLE PASCAL - PIANO PIETER VAN HELSLANDT | Y | Award winning, renowned French singer/actor/ playwright, Dr Danièle Pascal presents a selection of cabaret, romantic French Café songs. |
| 201311 | EXT | PASCAL SINGS PIAF | DANIÉLE PASCAL - PIANO PIETER VAN HELSLANDT | Y | The Music and life of Edith Piaf |
| 201411 | EXT | PASCAL SINGS BREL | DANIÉLE PASCAL - PIANO PIETER VAN HELSLANDT | Y | In the Francophone world, Brel has left an enduring influence on music and culture and he has inspired many musicians worldwide. The Music and life of Jacques Brel |
| 200806 | EXT | FROM MY POINT OF VIEW (STRICTLY ADULT VIEWING ONLY) | DARREN KING & CLARE MORTIMER | Y | In 2005 Clare Mortimer and Darren King took what was a short story by Steven Berkoff and made it into a one act play. From My Point of View contained all the elements of performance the two most enjoy, and told a story begging to be shared. The play weaves the evocative beauty and explosive language so true of Berkoff’s work with a physical edge Mortimer and King so longed to explore. The result is fifty minutes of seamless theatre. The performers lead the audience through a tale balancing somewhere between heartache and laughter, all the while playing off the big band that underscores the piece. They prod and cajole, tango, wrestle and seduce, all this while carrying the furniture and sometimes each other! Grahamstown audiences spoke up, as did the critics, this was excellent theatre. |
| 201108 | EXT | ROLL OUT THE BARRELL | DAVE BURCH, MIM ERASMUS & BERNIE DAVENPORT | Y | A fun musical British Pub evening. “Roll Out The Barrel” is a combination of “Good old Songs”, “Not So Old Good Songs”, Pommie-style comedy and wit, all to send you home with a smile on your face and a song that sticks in your head. |
| 201204 | EXT | SONGS THE WARS MADE FAMOUS | DAVE BURCH, MIM ERASMUS & BERNIE DAVENPORT | Y | Dave Burch, Mim Erasmus and Bernie Davenport have been around the music scene for quite a while, and have their own style of presenting "Golden Oldies". In Songs The Wars Made Famous, their current show running at Rhumbelow Theatre, they transport audiences back to a time when music was an ally, supporting the troops and, maybe more so, the folks back home. This fun evening of music celebrates the MOTH 85th Birthday. |
| 201302 | A FEAST OF IRISH | DAVE MONKS | Y | Dave Monks has a proven repertoire of rousing Irish favourites and between songs, Dave delivers a touch of the blarney in his collection of Irish tales and jokes. Dave was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, which gives more than a touch of real authenticity to this Irish music and humour. The folky feel of the music is accentuated by his mastery of the fiddle, banjo, guitar, harmonica, tin whistle and vocals. To be sure, there’s nothing that lifts the spirits more than a rousing evening of sing-along, clap-along Irish music. | |
| 201303 | EXT | WALKIN IN MEMPHIS | DOUG WEICH | Y | The Music of Elvis Presely over the years. |
| 201309 | EXT | ELVIS THROUGH THE AGES | DOUG WEICH | Y | Come and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey through the ages of Elvis’ musical career. This production featuring Doug Weich as “ELVIS” will keep you thoroughly entertained for the full 90 minute performance, as he portrays Elvis in the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. |
| 201408 | EXT | ELVIS - NOW AND FOREVER | DOUG WEICH AND HIS 8 PIECE BAND MSG | Y | Come and join us at the Rhumbelow Theatre for a night to remember, filled with music and memories from yester year as we re-live the Vegas Years in the early 70’s and pay tribute to the “King” in remembrance of his passing 37 years ago on 16 August 1977. |
| 201508 | EXT | ELVIS - TRILOGY | DOUG WEICH AND HIS 8 PIECE BAND MSG | This superb 90 min. performance will include favourites such as “That’s Alright Mama”, “Blue Suede Shoes”, “All Shook Up”, “Hound Dog”, “Love Me Tender”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Are You Lonesome Tonight” and “Suspicious Minds” to name but a few. With his costume changes, Doug will portray Elvis in the 50’s, Elvis in the 68’ Comeback Special and the ultimate, Elvis in Las Vegas!!!! Because of his deep passion for Elvis, Doug brings out the spirit of Elvis in his performance. | |
| 201608 | EXT | ELIVS & LEGENDS | DOUG WEICH AND HIS 8 PIECE BAND MSG | Back by popular demand, Elvis Presley tribute artist, Ballito-based Doug Weich, marks his fifth consecutive year at the Rhumbelow Theatre, and is back in full swing with an “Elvis and Legends tribute, which will take you through an exhilarating journey, paying tribute to some of the greatest entertainers of all times such as Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, Elton John, Cher, Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Marilyn Monroe and many more. It is a show that is packed with timeless classic golden hits of yesteryear that will keep you “Rock n’ Rolling” in your seats for the full ninety-minute performance. | |
| 201708 | EXT | ELVIS & ME - The Priscilla Story | DOUG WEICH AND HIS 8 PIECE BAND MSG | The show tells the story, seen through Priscilla’s eyes, about the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla from when they first met up until the day the music died with the passing of Elvis on 16 August 1977. It takes us on a journey through the different eras of Elvis and Priscilla, as we pay tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all times, the King of Rock n’ Roll, and pay tribute to his Queen, the one and only true love of his life, Priscilla Presley. It was a fairytale love story that was filled with so much happiness but ended in so much heartache. A love and regret that was so strong that neither fame nor fortune could stop the downward spiral that would eventually lead to Elvis’ self-destruction. | |
| 201808 | EXT | ELVIS in VIVA LAS VEGAS | DOUG WEICH AND HIS 8 PIECE BAND MSG | The show takes us on a journey of what it was like on the Vegas Strip when Elvis Presley was headlining at the International Hotel, when he made his return to live performances with his iconic gem studded jumpsuits, starting from his debut in 1969 up until his last performance in 1977. The show also gives us a glimpse of what other iconic performers such as Cher, Tina Turner, Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Elton John and Diana Ross where entertaining in Vegas over the same period. “Viva Las Vegas” is a show with all the glitz and glamour and is packed with timeless classic hits of yesteryear such as Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Johnny B Goode, Suspicious Minds, New York New York, Chain Reaction, Proud Mary, just to name a few, that will keep the audience thoroughly entertained for the full 90min performance. A Rocktainment Production, Doug’s is backed by his well accomplished, multi-talented 8-piece band, “MSG”. | |
| 201912 | EXT | ELVIS - BURNING LOVE | DOUG WEICH as Elvis Calli Thomson (Keyboards backing vocals) Dave Knott (Lead Guitar) Francois Hardy (Drums backing vocals) Jill Murraybrown (Bass Guitar) |
Welcome to Las Vegas, where Elvis has definitely not left the building, and still reigns supreme as the King of rock n’ roll in the entertainment capital of the world. The show gives us a glimpse of what it was like to watch the King of Rock n’ Roll in Las Vegas when he made his return to live performances, starting from his debut in 1969 up until the late 1970’s. “Burning Love” is a show with all the glitz and glamour and is packed with timeless classic hits of yesteryear that will keep the audience thoroughly entertained for the full 90min performance. The spirit of Elvis is truly captured in this Rocktainment Production, featuring Doug Weich as Elvis and backed by an outstanding professional four-piece band | |
| 200902 | EXT | GIRLS BEHAVING BADLY | ELIZABETH PERKINS, JANNA RAMOS-VIOLANTE, SHELLEY MCLEAN & MARION LOUDON | Y | This fun cabaret is a powerhouse of talent. Durban will rock as these good girls let their hair down and pay tribute to some of the world’s legendry 'Bad Girls' of the music industry. A rollercoaster of hits from the 1950’s to the present day is sure to appeal to all ages. |
| 201208 | EXT | THE MINNIE & JOHNSON SHOW | EMILE MINNIE & GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | Fleur du Cap winner Godfrey Johnson and SAMA award nominee Emile Minnie will be performing raucous hits from the sixties to the naughties with just a piano, a clarinet and a wine glass for percussion. Come and see these two captivating artists light up the stage with their humour and energy. Songs include “Love is a stranger” by Eurythmics, “Holding out for a hero” by Bonnie Tyler and “YMCA” by the Village People. For that something extra they will be doing French love songs by Piaf and Brel, as well as an original Afrikaanse treffer or two. |
| 201703 | EXT | A NIGHTINGALE SANG - A TRIBUTE TO VERA LYNN | EVAN ROBERTS, ANTHONY STONIER & LISA BOBBERT | Y | In March 2017 Dame Vera Lynn will turn 100 years old. To this day, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are familiar with her warm and beautiful voice. A voice, some say, that helped to win a war. A few years ago she was Number One on the hit parade in England, with a re-release of her wartime album “Hits of the Blitz” Not many 95-year-olds can boast that achievement! Songs such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’, ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’, ‘We’ll Gather Lilacs’, ‘There’ll Always be an England’ and, of course, ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square’ are just a few of the many familiar and favourite songs featured in this tribute to a British National Treasure. |
| 200811 | EXT | FRANK GRAHAM - RECONTEUR EXTRAORDINARE | FRANK GRAHAM | Y | A fun evening of stories and jokes with Frank Graham |
| 201210 | EXT | THERE WAS A TIME - SPRINGBOK RADIO | FRANK GRAHAM | Y | Enjoy a fun look at the history or radio and specifically Springbok Radio in South Africa |
| 200607 | EXT | THE G SPOT | FRANK GRAHAM & GRAHAM RICH | Y | Comedy and laughs with 2 of Durban's comic veteran's. |
| 201106 | EXT | DURBAN COMEDY INVASION | Glen Bo, Jem Atkins, Dusty Rich and Gareth Woods | Four of Durban's best stand-ups are a deadly comedic fighting force. Invading with their weapons of choice, wit, funny-bombs and mirth-sharpshooting they will have you in stitches. Teaming up to take a show which is their personal best linked in-theme, expect intelligent alternative stand-up comedy. | |
| 200703 | EXT | SONGS MY LOVER FORGOT TO SING ME | GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | This World Premier, an intimate, evocative and moving show celebrating the genius of female song writers and composers performed by a man. Filled with Johnson`s highly original interpretations of songs by the likes of Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette, Alison Moyet, Claire Watling, Madonna and many more. Moving, funny and captivating. |
| 200706 | EXT | SONGS OF LOVE & LIPSTICK | GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | A theatrical cabaret starring Cape Town based singer / composer / performer, Godfrey Johnson. The show features brilliant material from the likes of Jacques Brel, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim and original songs by Godfrey Johnson resulting in an entertainment filled with fun, great songs, a drag queen, fantastic piano playing and a touch of pathos. Johnson’s alter ego Aletia .F Dumont drags herself onto stage and chats about life, love and lipstick. She sings, prances and bitches her way into the hearts of the audience. Johnson, however, tries to avoid her at all costs.A show featuring beautiful and theatrical songs like Brel’s ‘If You go Away’, ‘Funeral Tango’ and the very important and famous ‘Mamma ek wil ‘n man he’ |
| 200706 | EXT | BEHIND EVERY MAN - A THEATRICAL CABARET | GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | This World Premier, an intimate, evocative and moving show celebrating the genius of female song writers and composers performed by a man. Filled with Johnson`s highly original interpretations of songs by the likes of Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette, Alison Moyet, Claire Watling, Madonna and many more. Moving, funny and captivating. Directed by one of South Africa`s most exciting new directors, Sanjin Muftic. |
| 200910 | EXT | FLIRTING WITH COWARD | GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | The Music of Noel Coward - The genius wit of this writer and composer of the 20th century is showcased by one of Cape Town’s most moving musical performers. “Coward carried himself with style and sophistication in a time when the standards were higher. Witty and debonair, he was the centre of attention, charming his friends with his musical genius and satirical wit. He was the very image of the elegant gentleman in a smoking jacket with a cigarette holder,” reminisces Johnson. Join Godfrey Johnson to discover the spirit of this iconic performer, who can hold audiences in the palm of his hand with his illuminating wit and irresistible musical charm. |
| 201005 | EXT | SHADOW OF BREL | GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | The music of Brel features in the first half, and a mix of some of Johnson's favourite interpretations of well known tunes comprise the second act. Johnson was put on this earth to perform Brel. He understands the amazing depth of emotion needed to portray the complexity of Jacques Brel's musical genius. Johnson is one of the most astounding performers. His voice is heartbreakingly beautiful; his delivery is effortless, and his piano playing is intense and inspired. Seated alone on bare stage facing the audience playing the piano while barely glancing at the keyboard; he presents a carefully-chosen repertoire of beautiful music that he performs with minimal banter. He takes his audience on an unexpected emotional musical journey allowing the mastery of the music and the power of the lyrics to sneak under your skin. |
| 201110 | GODFREY JOHNSON WITH HORNS | GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | Godfrey Johnson With Horns will include hilarious tales of gyms, health, food, fashion; captivating songs and a healthy dose of comedy and pathos. Sex Pistols in the style of Noel Coward, musical jokes and many more hilarious moments. The show will include songs by Brel, Coward, Porter, Pet Shop Boys and new material by Johnson. The audience will also have the chance to choose their favourite songs as Johnson works his human juke box routine. | |
| 201202 | EXT | COWARD TO BREL | GODFREY JOHNSON | Y | From Coward to Brel, The songs of Noel Coward and Jacques Brel - Johnson will perform highlights from his Fleur du Cap nominated shows, The Shadow of Brel and Flirting with Coward, both directed by Sanjin Muftic. Johnson has been hailed the most exciting interpreter of Brel and Coward that South Africa has heard in over a decade. |
| 201308 | EXT | TAKE 5 | Haylea Hounsome, Chloe Clark, Shelley McLean, Tory Du Plessis and Tammy Saville | Y | Rumour has it', Take Five is Kzn's hottest, singing sensation and they are set to take you on the musical ride of your life. The all-female musical ensemble features the talents of Shelley McLean, Tory Du Plessis, Tammy Saville, Haylea Hounsom and Chloe Clark.Featuring tight harmony arrangements of some contemporary music stars such as Adele and April Lavigne, as well as a few timeless classics, the Take Five songbirds promise an evening of listening pleasure. |
| 201205 | TWICE AS NICE | Helene Joseph and Lucciano Zuppa | Hit songs from Broadway, movies, and the top of the charts, in the different styles of swing, jazz and the Motown era. The show includes songs such as “Mack the Knife”, “Route 66”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “Have You Met Miss Jones”, “Lady is a Tramp”, “I’ve Got The World On A String”, “I Will Survive”, “Some Enchanted Evening”, “My Way”, “Amigos Para Siempre” and many more classics. “Twice as Nice” is great entertainment and an evening of style and pizazz. | ||
| 200712 | EXT | THE BEST OF IAN & RORY - DLI HALL GREYVILLE | IAN VON MEMERTY & RORY ROOTENBERG | Rory and Ian, are two of South Africa’s best-loved entertainers and they’ve joined forces in a hilarious and moving not-to-be-missed journey down musical lane. The inimitable music duo of Ian von Memerty and Rory Rootenberg perform highlights from their favourite musicals. The Best of Ian and Rory runs in December for four nights only in Durban and then 2 nights in Margate. This show has played to full house in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and will be coming exclusively to the Rhumbelow. | |
| 200906 | THE BEST OF IAN & RORY - ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE | IAN VON MEMERTY & RORY ROOTENBERG | Rory and Ian, are two of South Africa’s best-loved entertainers and they’ve joined forces in a hilarious and moving not-to-be-missed journey down musical lane. The inimitable music duo of Ian von Memerty and Rory Rootenberg perform highlights from their favourite musicals. This show has played to full house in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. | ||
| 201405 | EXT | ABRA-VIAGRA | ILLUSIONIST RICKI GRAY & COMEDY MAGICIAN STEPHEN CLOETE | The hit show Abra-Viagra has toured southern Africa, including neighbouring countries but has not yet been seen by Natal audiences. The show stars two amazing performers who between them have enthralled hundreds of thousands of people internationally. Ricki Gray is one of the few illusionists world-wide to have been invited to perform for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II under royal command. Stephen Cloete hasn’t. But … he has worked as entertainer and cruise director on dozens of luxury cruise ships in America, United Kingdom and in South Africa. His unique brand of razor sharp wit is not to be missed. Audiences can look forward to mind-blowing illusions, magic, stand-up comedy, audience participation and side-splitting laughter as these two performers join forces to create an evening that you’ll never forget. | |
| 201012 | EXT | CHRISTMAS WITH JAZZ | JAZIEL VAUGH'HANN | Y | a Fun Christmas show with a wide range of great music |
| 201112 | CHRISTMAS CAROLS & THE WHOLE SH' BANG | JAZIEL VAUGH'HANN & THE ST ANNE'S GOSPEL CHOIR | Y | ||
| 201104 | EXT | ROCKIN' THR' TIME | JAZIEL VAUGH'HANN. BELINDA DOLPHIN & LORRAINE MCVEAN | Y | From the creators and cast of “Elvis Has Left The Building”, harmonic trio Lorraine McVean, Belinda Dolphin and Jaziel Vaugh’hann unite once more in an all new music explosion - sometimes gentle & sentimental, other times vibrant & rousing. Rockin’ Thru’ Time is a smooth yet feisty two hour show, celebrating some of the greatest music legends of the last five decades. |
| 201004 | EXT | ROCKING IT GENTLY | JOHN ELLIS, SHEELEY MCLEAN, LLOYD DE GIER & MARION LOUDON | So join John, Shelley, Lloyd and Marion as they deliver a ‘concert-feel' revue, packed full of heartfelt performances on guitars, keyboards, mandolins, tambourines, with a few other musical surprises, soulful harmonies and stunning live musicianship. | |
| 201204 | EXT | DON'T BURST BY BUBLE | JONATHAN DIDLICK | Y | Jonothan Didlick returns to the Rhumbelow with his production Don't Burst My Bublé, a selection of songs by one of his favourite and most influential performers, Michael Bublé. “While my peers were listening to the popular groups and singers of the 90’s and 2000’s,” he says, “I was dabbling into the genius and harmonies of the likes of The Beatles and Queen and the big band swing sound of the then, up-and-coming, Michael Bublé.” |
| 201404 | EXT | DEAR BREEDER | KASIA VOSLOO & KAREN LOGAN - DIRECTED BY EWOK ROBINSON | Y | A quirky piece of musical comedy that uses original folk-parody songs, dramatic monologues and even a little spoken word to produce an authentic piece of unique theatre. Both satirical and poignant, hilarious and thought-provoking, Dear Breeder showcases the talents of two performers with first-hand experience of being ‘Breeders’ themselves. Entertaining and provocative for anyone who has witnessed or experienced the joyful and not so joyful moments of raising a small child, Dear Breeder took two awards following its premiere performance at Durban’s MUSHO! 2014. |
| 201305 | ROCKING THE GREATEST HITS | KRYSTLE T & THE BAND - Krystle T, Chillie Stent, Reanne Leigh, Dale Wardell (Habit To) and Sebastian Gilchrist | Rhumbelow Theatre will be showcasing Rocking The Greatest Hits; a show filled with hard hitting, feet bopping popular music from the 60`s to now. The show itself is a story. The music of each song is a story of struggle, triumph, love, pain and content. Each person can relate to every song in a different way and how we overcome the obstacles faced in our daily lives. One singer. One stage. One Band. Performing a variety of the greatest musical legends hits to date ranging from Joe Dolan, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Queen, Elvis – to Pink, The Corrs, The Cranberries , Adele , Tom Jones, Don Mclean and many many more! | ||
| 200606 | EXT | BOBBERT UNCUT | LISA BOBBERT | Y | A laugh a minute show with Lisa Bobbert |
| 201107 | EXT | BOBBERLICIOUS | LISA BOBBERT | Y | Brace yourself. She’s wild, she’s whacky, she’s wonderful … The delectable Lisa Bobbert unleashes her zany zoo of loopy alter egos in her new show, Bobbertlicious. Chantal, Charmaine, Delphine and even Tina Turner are just some of Bobbert’s line-up of larger-than-life lasses who feature in this not-to-be-missed evening of live entertainment. The unstoppable Ms Bobbert herself even gets a show in, with some songs she’s always wanted to sing – but no-one would allow her to do. Seen in many shows at Rhumbelow including “Convent Girls”, “Brutal Tunes”, “Bobbert Uncut” to name a few. |
| 201209 | BECAUSE WE CAN | LISA BOBBERT & ANTHONY STONIER | Ten years ago, Lisa Bobbert and Anthony Stonier, compiled a revue called Brutal Tunes. It opened in the now defunct Royal Hotel Backstage Supper Theatre. Ten years later they are still asked to perform this show! It has won numerous theatre awards over the years and has delighted thousands of people. Lisa and Anthony feel the time has come for a follow up show. Not a sequel but a music revue encompassing material from some shows they have done, some they wish they had done, some they wish they hadn’t done and some they are still determined to do! A Magical Music and Comedy Mixture! | ||
| 200709 | EXT | THE RETURN OF THE CONVENT GIRLS | LISA BOBBERT & TONYA KOENDERMAN | Y | Fun with Lisa Bobbert & Tonya Koenderman |
| 201207 | EXT | THE CONVENT GIRLS | LISA BOBBERT & TONYA KOENDERMAN | Y | A fun musical romp with the 2 girl's who went to the same High School |
| 200609 | EXT | LATINO LADIES | LIZ CUNNINGAM, ANGELA DODDS & MARION LOUDON | Y | Liz Cunningham, Angela Dodds and Marion Loudon will celebrate music like Mas Que Nada, Sway, Besame Mucho, Guantanemera, Mambo Italiano and music from artists such as the Gypsy Kings, Gloria Estefan, Carmen Miranda, Jennifer Lopez and many more Latin influenced hits that have exploded into the charts over the years. Latino Ladies has colourful characters, costumes, music and movement including the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Cha Cha, Salsa and Latin pop. |
| 201002 | ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING | LORRAINE MCVEAN, BELINDA DOLPHIN & JAZIEL VAUGH'HANN | Y | The songs are about vitality, rebelliousness, good humour, but above all, romance and love... some old, some new, others blue... they'll tug at your heartstrings... some will tap their feet, others will snap their fingers, and some will sway back and forth... but the trio invites you to do like Elvis, and do all three together! | |
| 201403 | THE ESSENSE OF SALSA | MANTECA SALSA & AFRO-CUBAN BAND | Y | Join us as vibrant live music, energetic dance and intimate theatre come together to tell the story of Salsa: world-wide multi-cultural phenomenon, expression of integration and the struggle for freedom. From the courts of King Louis XIV to the plantation slaves of the Caribbean to the dance halls of New York and the world, prepare to be entertained by rootsy Cuban folklore, European art music with an African twist, swinging Latin Jazz, and explosive salsa, all performed by Manteca, Durban’s own premier 11 piece Afro Caribbean band. | |
| 200707 | A TOUCH OF PINK | MARION LOUDON & DARREN KING | Y | Fun Musical Cabaret | |
| 200809 | EXT | TICKLED PINK | MARION LOUDON & DARREN KING | Y | Tickled Pink is a fun-filled show paying tribute to more of the songs of artists who are gay icons. A tongue-in-cheek look at many of the questions surrounding a gay lifestyle |
| 201107 | EXT | 10 YRS - 10 SHOWS - AN EVENING WITH MARION LOUDON & LLOYD DE GIER | MARION LOUDON & LLOYD DE GIER | Y | Over the past few years Marion Loudon has performed in 6 different shows at the Rhumbelow Theatre, from the all-female Latino Ladies & Girls Behaving Badly, the camp gay Icons tributes in A Touch of Pink & Tickled Pink to the Western themed Kicking it Country and last year’s Rocking it Gently. Marion has chosen her favourite tunes from all these shows to perform, to ensure there is something for everyone from Shania Twain to Madonna, the Sound Of Music to Fleetwood Mac. Along for the ride is Lloyd De Gier who performed alongside her in Rocking It Gently and will be on hand to add some guitar parts and vocals. |
| 200910 | EXT | KICKING IT COUNTRY | MARION LOUDON, DARREN KING & JANNA RAMOS- VIOLANTE | Y | Great Country cabaret from this top Durban Team |
| 201311 | EXT | THE GLITTER GIRLS | Marion Loudon, Lisa Bobbert & Liesl Coppin | Y | Anyone remember Pac-man... The Rubic cube and Dallas? Yip, 1989 was a special year. These three trend busting Glitter Girls have to go back! Back to neon, back to big hair and back to High School -Scottburgh High for their 30 year school reunion! |
| 200908 | EXT | LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANKS | MARK BANKS | Y | Comedy with Mark Banks |
| 200509 | EXT | ROBERTS RETROSPECTIVE | MELANIE ROBERTS & EVAN ROBERTS | Y | ROBERTS RETROSPECTIVE (article first published : 2005-08-21) Both have performed at many venues in and around Durban and need little introduction to theatre going audiences. As two of Durban’s most seasoned performers they will share the high and lowlights of their working careers in an evening of great music. As both performers are well experienced in the medium of cabaret, this promises to be a night not to be missed as they look back at 20 years of collaboration. The show offers well-loved favourites from musicals to cabaret to bands with jazz, swing, show tunes, chart toppers, contemporary hits, showstoppers and comedy. |
| 200702 | EXT | JUST THE TWO OF US | PINKIE MTSHALI & KOBUS VAN NIEKERK | Y | Come cruise down memory lane and be tempted to renew your vows as the electric love duo Durban Diva Pinkie Mtshali and the charming Kobus van Niekerk serenade you this Valentine weekend with a slick sophisticated yet hilarious cabaret called Just the two of us. |
| 201202 | PLATFORM JAZZ feat Jaziel Vaugh'hann | PLATFORM JAZZ | Platform Jazz plays authentic 1920’s toe-tapping jazz. Included in their repertoire are such famous numbers such as the Fats Waller favourites I’m going sit right down and write myself a letter, Honeysuckle Rose and traditional favourites including Sweet Georgia Brown, Chicago and When the Saints Go Marching In. | ||
| 201302 | PLATFORM JAZZ feat Shelley mcLean | PLATFORM JAZZ | The band promises a varied programme which will include favourites like “Honeysuckle Rose’ , “Tiger Rag”, “I’ve Got you under My skin” , “ In the Mood”, “Pennsylvania” 6500 , "Take 5",“ Almost Like being in Love’, “and “L.O.V.E” to name a few. One of the highlights of the show is "Hey Big Spender" where Shelley interacts with Duncan and his red trombone! | ||
| 201402 | SHOWTIME feat Shelley McLean | PLATFORM JAZZ | This time the band will play wonderful jazz tunes from films and musical shows spanning from pre-1920's to current times. The performance will include such evergreens as ‘Night and day’, ‘My favourite things’ from The Sound Of Music, the fun ‘The Bare necessities’ from the Jungle Book, ‘You’ve got a friend in me’ from Toy Story, the beautiful ballad ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ from The Wizard of Oz, and the hard hitting fabulous jazz big band numbers ‘Straighten up and fly right’ and ‘Hello Dolly!’ | ||
| 201502 | EXT | SWING TIME feat Shelley McLean | PLATFORM JAZZ | Great Swing Music with local Durban Band Platform Jazz. This time they will present a classy show called Swingtime featuring the best of swing music from the 30s, 40s and 50s. This time they will present a classy show called Swingtime featuring the best of swing music from the 30s, 40s and 50s. | |
| 201601 | CELEBRATION TIME feat Shelley McLean | PLATFORM JAZZ | Everyone at some time in their lives has either been to or had a party. We all celebrate milestones in our lives such as birthdays, engagements, weddings, achievements, certain holidays etc, and this is done by being with people, having fun, consuming food and drink, dressing up, singing and dancing! Platform Jazz is set to bring you jazz party favourites from the gangster and Great Gatsby parties, evergreen tunes from the Swing era, conga line Latin favourites and songs that just celebrate life. | ||
| 201009 | FABULOUS 50'S | PRALINE ROSS, JAZIEL VAUGH'HANN & KERRY LEE CHERRY | If you enjoyed the Platters, Dianna Ross and the Supremes, Nat King Cole, The Manhattans and the Temptations and even Abba ... then this is the show for you! The end of World War II marked the beginning of a new era, one filled with Doo Wops and Rock ‘n Roll. Wow what an exciting time! A time when the future looked optimistic and Americans were bursting with optimism. | ||
| 200801 | EXT | LIBBEROCCO | ROCCO DE VILLIERS | Y | A fun musical evening with Rocco de Villiers |
| 200805 | EXT | ONE ROCCO, ONE PIANO | ROCCO DE VILLIERS | Y | Piano evening with Rocco de Villiers |
| 200902 | EXT | ROCTAILS | ROCCO DE VILLIERS | Y | Pianist Rocco de Villiers will be entertaining with his extraordinary style in instrumental music. Rocco is famous for 2 things – his ability to mix and entertain with cocktails and his flamboyant style of piano playing. Since a very early age Rocco was asked to entertain family and friends with piano playing and drinks making. This made him a legend in his own lounge at the age of six. |
| 200808 | EXT | YOU RAISE ME UP -A Tribute to Josh Groban | RORY MCLAREN | Rory's new tribute to Josh Groban, one of the most accomplished and talented singers of our time. Now with 7 multi-platinum albums, Rory aims to cover the best of Groban's 107 award-winning songs. This makes the choice of songs quite tricky! However McLaren's confident stage presence, his 3-octave range voice and virtuoso piano-playing makes capturing the essence of Josh Groban well within Rory’s ability. He has the ability to move effortlessly from the biggest hits such as "The Prayer"," To Where You Are"," You Raise Me Up", "Remember When It Rained"," Believe" to all time operatic anthems. | |
| 201411 | THE GREATEST HITS | RORY MCLAREN - Filmed at The Guild Theatre East London - this show was also performed at The Rhumbelow in Nov 2014. | Rory's new show, "THE GREATEST HITS" will showcase all the standing ovation moments. Expect to hear hits from Queen, Elvis, Abba, Bee Gees, Pavarotti, Groban, Buble, the Musicals and more… In every performance Rory incorporates his ability on the piano, showcasing him as a multi-talented entertainer. He has fronted tribute shows of Queen and Elvis, and his tributes to Josh Groban and Michael Buble have been critically acclaimed. | ||
| 201411 | THE GREATEST HITS | RORY MCLAREN - Rhumbelow Theatre Recording | Rory's new show, "THE GREATEST HITS" will showcase all the standing ovation moments. Expect to hear hits from Queen, Elvis, Abba, Bee Gees, Pavarotti, Groban, Buble, the Musicals and more… In every performance Rory incorporates his ability on the piano, showcasing him as a multi-talented entertainer. He has fronted tribute shows of Queen and Elvis, and his tributes to Josh Groban and Michael Buble have been critically acclaimed. | ||
| 200906 | EXT | CADENZA AND MORE | RORY ROOTENBERG & ANNE DUTHIE ON PIANO | Y | Intoxicating & infectious musical mampoer. Laughs and gasps abound as Rory, with Durban pianist Anne Duthie, takes the audience on a magical musical journey which races from the romantic to ridiculous and covers a myriad of styles from Afrikaanse liedjies to Abba, La Boheme to Lloyd Webber, Bizet to Brel, and lots in between that Puccini never dreamed of. |
| 201103 | EXT | HIGH NOTES & HIGHLIGHTS | RORY ROOTENBERG & ANNE DUTHIE ON PIANO | Songs and music with Rory Rootenberg | |
| 200810 | EXT | BOTH OF ME | RORY ROOTENBERG & JEREMY QUICKFALL ON PIANO | Y | Musical mompoer presented by Rory & Jeremy |
| 201310 | EXT | DIGBY & THE LULLABY | Rouchelle Hubsch and Darren Digby Peens | With Rouchelle Hubsch on vocals and piano, and Darren Digby Peens on backing vocals and guitar, Digby and the Lullaby have been described as a match made in heaven. They’ve cast their indie-folk spell on audiences from Cape Town to New York with their quiet confessions and secret yearnings that pour like honey from their lips. | |
| 201210 | EXT | STILL SOLO | SAM MARAIS | A musical evening with Sam Marais. He performed in many shows at the Playhouse during Gooffery Sutherland musical time. | |
| 201511 | COUNTRY GIRLS | SAMANTHA LANDERS, MIA WHITFIELD & TAMMY SAVILLE | Country Girls is the light-hearted story of three naïve ‘American Honies’ and their search for love in the key of Country at the Rhumbelow Theatre. Priscilla, Alice, and Caroline journey through life and song, as they fall in love, get their hearts broken, and discover who they truly are. Featuring classic hits like ‘Walking in Memphis’, Rhinestone Cowboy’ and ‘Suspicious Minds’, to the popular ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’, ‘Before He Cheats’, and ‘Man, I Feel Like A Woman’. | ||
| 200904 | EXT | BALD & THE BEAUTIFUL | SHELLEY MCLEAN, MELANIE ROBERTS, LIESL COPPIN & EVAN ROBERTS | Y | In their inimitable piano and voice style, with their own arrangements, they will deliver a diverse bag of music. Between the four of them, they have done over 14 shows together, and Evan effortlessly attributes his "baldness " to working with the gals over the last 20 years! |
| 201509 | TAKEFIVE in "Timeless" | Shelley McLean, Tory Du Plessis, Tammy Saville, Haylea Hounsome and Chloe Clark. | Following on from their highly acclaimed show 'Hot for Harmony', Kzn's sizzling vocal sensation, Take Five, is back with a brand new gem. Aptly titled, 'Timeless', you can expect to hear songs that have stood the test of time, presented with a Take Five twist. Featuring tight harmony arrangements of some contemporary music stars, as well as a few timeless classics, the Take Five songbirds promise an evening of listening pleasure. | ||
| 201211 | EXT | THE JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE SHOW | THE BLACK LAPELS - ROB WARREN, GARTH WARREN, GARETH GALE & CLAIRE MCILROY | Welcome to Folsom Prison and get ready to hear songs about prison, trains, guns, love and heartache. The Johnny Cash Show, set in Folsom Prison, a tribute to the great Johnny Cash. | |
| 201611 | ROAD TO GRACELAND - A TRIBUTE TO PAUL SIMON | The Black Lapels (Rob Warren, Garth Warren & Gareth Gale) | The show is their most challenging task to date and will be a “stripped down” production based on Paul Simons’ road to Graceland. Rob and Garth Warren together with the sensational “stick man” Gareth Gale have decided to step away from their traditional use of electric content and instead, stripped their rock n roll spurs out for a more purist acoustic singer songwriter approach. | ||
| 200507 | MUSICAL MANIA | THE COMPANY OF THEATRE ARTS | Musical fans will be amped to hear the Company of Theatre Arts (Cota) is back on stage from this week, this time bringing a new musical revue called Just Musicalz. Neil Snyder from the company said the review promised to be a trip down memory lane, reliving the on-stage excitement big shows such as Hairspray, Chicago, Annie Get your Gun, Burlesque, Grease, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, West Side Story and more offered. |
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| 200605 | DENIM 2 DIAMONDS | THE COMPANY OF THEATRE ARTS | Diamonds and Denim in the same sentence? Why not? In a world where fashion flaunts convention, wealth is ostentatious and the 60's generation is still wearing their 501s, dress up, dress down! Jeans can be associated with a number of movies from Levi Strauss's original copper-riveted "waist-overalls" (as jeans were then known) to being a fashion icon in the 1950's with the release of The Wild Ones in 1953 starring Marlon Brando to the seminal Rebel Without a Cause (1955) starring James Dean. In both movies, the stars wore blue jeans, black leather jackets and tight, white T-shirts. | ||
| 200909 | THE GOOD, THE BAD AND OUTRAGOUS | THE COMPANY OF THEATRE ARTS | Y | This musical review is an eclectic mix of covers from artists & performers who are widely regarded as ‘good’ (the likes of The Beach Boys, Michael Buble, Kelly Clarkson, Chicago), ‘bad’ (Christine Aguillera, Janet Jackson, Robbie Williams) or ‘outrageous’ (Lady Gaga, Madonna, Elton John)&h |