THE RHUMBELOW THEATRE
Cunningham Ave Off Bartle Rd
PRESENTS
THURSDAY 11 MAY
2006 Show starts 7.30 pm
FRIDAY 12 MAY 2006 Show starts 8.00 pm
SATURDAY 13 MAY 2006 Show starts 8.00 pm
SUNDAY 14 MAY 2006 Show starts 6.30 pm
(Venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner)
Zsa Zsa Gabor said it best:
"I have never hated a man enough to give him back his
diamonds".
After all,
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental,
But diamonds are a girl's best friend.
Men, on the other hand, are less romantic than pragmatic - have you
ever tried to part him from his favourite pair of denims? 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, and 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.
But 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!
And all the while there was the music to go with it.
DENIM TO DIAMONDS is a celebration of the music that goes with
Diamonds - and there is plenty of music singing its praises - and Denim, that
iconic and timeless fashion item which transcends generations and says so much
about its wearer. Dress up, dress down. From Paul Simon's Diamonds on the Souls
of her Feet to the Beatles' Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - symbolic of the
flower-power generation, hippies and embroidered bell-bottoms. Denims, of
course.
So when John and Paul sang "Say you don't need no diamond
rings, and I'll be satisfied", they were only kidding. The diamond is
still the symbol of eternal love, just as - we suggest - denim remains the
symbol of timeless fashion.
Here we have an anthology of words, music and dance celebrating the
story of love - symbolised by the diamond - and that fashion statement of the
last 60 years, the blue jean, into one huge shout for our generation: Denim and
Diamonds!
The Company of Theatre Arts proudly presents DENIM TO DIAMONDS at
the Rhumbelow Theatre from 11th-14th May. Bring your own supper (braai fires
also available) before the show, with curtain up at 7.30pm Thursday, 8pm Fri
and Sat . Cash bar. Sunday evening show curtain up at 6.30 pm. Cash bar available
The show will also travel to Umkomaas Primary School for two
performances on the 19th and 20th May, as fund-raisers for local schools. This
is part of The Company’s commitment to giving back to the community – last year
the Company raised over R11 000 through a charity performance for one of its
members stricken with Guillam Barre syndrome.
The Company celebrates its 21st year of amateur theatre this year,
with plans for a major production in early 2007. Aspiring singers, dancers and
actors can contact The Company through Neil Snyder on 267 0109.
You need to be
there.
DO NOT MISS OUT.
R 60-00
(BANKING ESSENTIAL)
Bring food picnic baskets.
(Braais will be available should you wish to cook
some meat)
Limited secure parking available Booking is essential.
Bar Available (Please note Alcohol may not be
brought on to the premises)
Phone or
email Roland for bookings and get that money rolling in.
H 2057602 Cell 0824998636 email roland@stansell.za.net
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