MacBob Productions and Durban City Orchestra are beyond delighted and extremely excited to present their madcap outrageous collab Classic Comedy at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN from November 25 to December 4.
Join Durban’s own Aaron Mcilroy and Lisa Bobbert as they boldly go where no right minded comedians should ever venture – the sacred space of The Orchestra. No sonata is sacred. No movement, unmortified. As they migrate from Bach to Beethoven to Bedlam. A musical celebration fit for the whole family, guaranteed to bring a chuckle to Tchaikovsky, a roar to Radetsky and a burp to Brahms!
Classical Comedy is directed by the multi-talented (and very handsome…. and very patient) Darren King.
“For ages we have wanted to have fun with orchestra musical. There are just so many delicious opportunities for great gags and brilliant music. It is something which we have never done before, and something which is seldom done anywhere because it is a huge undertaking involving so many people! We so incredibly chuffed that the DCO is so game in want to go on this crazy unchartered adventure with us. We are having the most fun time!” enthused Lisa Bobbert.
The Durban City Orchestra (DCO) is one of the longest running orchestras in the country. It is independent of KwaZulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, and started as Durban Philharmonic Orchestra and was later known as Gateway Philharmonic Orchestra before it became DCO.
It is made up of independent professionals; active and retired music teachers; university music students and part time musicians who participate voluntarily for the love of music and of performing together. Currently the orchestra has a complement of approximately 30 active members who get together weekly.
The orchestra includes two accomplished professional musicians in Charl van der Merwe as Resident Conductor and Jitske Brien as Concert Master. Van der Merwe is principle bassoonist at the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra where Brien assists periodically as a violinist.
Don’t miss this unforgettable musical comedy Cadenza! Er… Extravaganza!
Tickets: R200 / R180 pensioners and students through Computicket.
Shows: Friday 25 November & Saturday 26 November – 7pm; Sunday 27 November – 3pm, Thursday 1 December & Friday 2 December – 7pm, Saturday 3 December – 3pm and 7pm, Sunday 4 December – 3pm.
Safe on-site parking.
