What's in a name?

20 Apr 2011

To enjoy this performance to its fullest you've got to love listening to people with angelic voices singing. You do? Well then, let me tell you more. I have never seen two people work so well off of each other's energy - it was almost contagious - and when they began to sing, well I was lost to the world of names and their humorous ways of portraying them. There were many old classic musical theatre numbers, but a few were given a South African touch to bring it all back home. I will admit that they also had the most original "Turn off your phone" voice-over I've ever heard.

Roland Perold and Delray Burns

Delray and Roland have created a masterpiece that has grown from their shared love of theatre and the performing arts. They live together and both agree that the bond they have as friends definitely comes through and helps when they are on stage together. They both studied at the Waterfront Theatre School and are still looking to broaden their horizons. However, Delray does point out that not only is the industry competitive, but that there also aren't many opportunities to do exactly what you love.

Just ask the actors ...

Once again, the Kalk Bay Theatre had me smiling in wonder and, as I always say, it was like being at dinner party with old friends. To me, the best part would be meeting the actors. So when you're sitting on the edge of your seat and thinking, "How did they do that?" Did they write that themselves?" You can simply ask them yourself.

So, once again, I advise you to get some friends or family to take a drive - go have a drink in the upstairs bar beforehand and watch a show that will have you singing along, laughing and hoping it'll never end. The show runs for three weeks and ends on 30 April, so get your tickets quickly.

Oh, and a word of warning - there are a few very sexy numbers in there too, with very skimpy clothing - and not just from Delray.

What's in a Name? runs at the Kalk Bay Theatre till the 30 April.

Photo by Andrew Brauteseth

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