THE Barnyard Theatre’s latest show pays tribute to some of the most amazing bands of all time. Thank You for the Music celebrates the music of Abba, the Bee Gees and Queen until April 19.
Director Duck Chowles said they wanted to do a show about these particular groups as they all come from the same era – the ’70s: “They all have a touch of glam which was such a exciting time in music history. Also, the three groups really complement each other which enabled me to create some really great medleys.”
Asked why he thought that this music remains popular generation after generation, he said: “I think that all three groups have created music that is timeless, unlike a lot of music today that is soon forgotten. They have also been enhanced by the Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia! and We Will Rock You musicals.”
None of these acts are easy to pull off vocally, with the added high-energy stage performances they bring, but Chowles has managed to pull together a rocking cast.
“JP Moggee plays Freddie Mercury to a T. He is a world-class performer. Stephanie Braxton plays the perfect Frieda and Martine Laxton, the perfect Agnetta. To find such performers is a huge asset to the show. And then we have the perfect Bee Gee trio who round off the show to perfection with their falsetto voices that make this show an all-time winner.”
Boasting showmanship, charisma, harmony and the power of three pop and rock groups in one concert, show tickets are R145 per person from Wednesday to Saturday, with discounted specials of R110 per person every Tuesday night and R100 per person for the Sunday matinee show.
• For bookings and call 031 566 3045.