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Don't Dress for Dinner is a nifty comedy farce about double adultery and gourmet cooking that will have you crying with laughter and begging for more! In a stylish private game lodge somewhere near the Kruger Park, Bernie is hoping to entertain his chic Johannesburg celebrity mistress, Suzy, for the weekend. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to furnish gourmet delights, is in the process of packing off his wife, Jackie to her mother's for the weekend, and has even invited along his best friend Rob as a suitable alibi. It's foolproof. What can possibly go wrong…? Of course, everything does! It is in fact the perfect recipe for an evening of hilarious confusion as Bernie and Robbie try to escape the ire of the ladies by improvising at breakneck speed. The glamorous production fields an all star local cast, headed by Tim Wells as the naughty ladies' man Bernie, and Bryan Hiles as his hapless best friend Rob. Two of Durban's best and best-loved actresses, Clare Mortimer and Jailoshini Naidoo play Bernie's wife and mistress respectively, while the super talented Janna Ramos-Violante plays the spunky Afrikaans chef, Suzette. Her husband, the slightly sinister George, is played by exciting young actor and winner of Best Male Newcomer at this years Mercury Durban Theatre Awards, Nhlakanipho Manqele. Directed by Steven Stead, designed by Greg King, with lighting by Tina le Roux. Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 9-26 February, with performances 7.30pm Tues-Sat, 2.30pm Sat and 5pm Sunday. Ticket prices are R130 (R100 discount for students or pensioners). Special Gala Valentines Performance Tuesday 14^th February R160 which includes a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. (No discounts available.)Book at Computicket.

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From Coward to Brel Godfrey Johnson  returns to Durban. "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. Rhumbelow Theatre.  February 17, 25 @ 20h00. February 19 @ 18h30. Tickets: R 100-00 a ticket. Venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.  Bring food picnic baskets. Braais will be available should you wish to cook some meat). Limited secure parking available Booking is essential. Bar Available (no alcohol may not be brought on to the premises). Book at Computicket or Phone H 2057602 - Cell 0824998636.  Website: www.rhumbelow.za.net

The Johnson Jukebox "The Johnson Jukebox". The only show in South Africa where the audience can choose the entire programme. Every night is different. Songs by Leanard Cohen, Madonna, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Godfrey Johnson, Tom Lehar, Billy Joel and many many more. All done in Johnson's unique style and filled with outrageous humour.Johnson has performed over 20 one man shows and has appeared at every arts festival in South Africa as well as performing in Montreal, Amsterdam and London. He has starred in numerous films, television programmes and musicals , most recently David Moore's, "Once Upon a Road Trip" and Robert Silke's "The Satry of Springbok Heights". He also directed the musical "The Cape Town Show" in 2010 and 2011. Rhumbelow Theatre.  February 18, 24 @ 20h00. February 26 @ 18h30. Tickets: R 100-00 a ticket. Venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.  Bring food picnic baskets. Braais will be available should you wish to cook some meat). Limited secure parking available Booking is essential. Bar Available (no alcohol may not be brought on to the premises). Book at Computicket or Phone H 2057602 - Cell 0824998636.  Website: www.rhumbelow.za.net


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