Rocking the Globe

Table for 12… check, food…check, friends…check. Wahoo! We are ready to go!

On Saturday the 14th of November 2020 we drove to Suncoast Casino in Durban to watch Rocking the Globe. The excitement was boiling! Kids got dressed around lunch time to leave at 17:15.

We travelled with a friend and her daughter. Conversations never running dry in the car. Laughing and all sort of excitement coming from the back seats. After the last show just before lockdown, our expectations were very high.

Calvin (Night manager) and Jessica(General manager) were at the door waiting to help with a smiles on their face’s. After the routine hand sanitising, we were shown to our table. A15. We all sat and took out the food we had all brought. Cheese and biscuits, stuffed eggs, sausages, carrots, pickled onions, chips. You name it we probably had it.

After chatting for a while the show began! Adults and children alike went quiet and eyes opened wider.

We were greeted by our Captains for the around the world flight. The hilarious duo of Themba January and Kyle Mathews. They were brilliant.

Themba January took our breathes away. His diversity and vocal range is excellent. From singing Bob Marley to Andrea Bocelli and anything in between.

Fellow Captain Kyle Mathews is every bit an entertainer. His energy he shows on stage overflows to the crowd. He is not afraid to don a dress and wig while oozing sass.

The only female in the vocals department Savanna De Beer gave the men a run for their money. Her version of one of Édith Piaf’s song was performed with emotion and gusto. For me personally, that was the best song of the show.

The man who pulled off the likes of Bono, Brian Johnson and Jon Bon Jovi. Raymond Ray pulled off a rendition of Thunderstruck that only a handfull of people around the world could do! Almost as good as the original. Absolutely brilliant.

Those are the very talented vocalists for this show. We could feel the true passion and pride in every song.

The band from this show were fantastic. Together or solo. We have Callie Thomson on the keys, Bongane Sakhele on the bass, Dylan van der Linde on the drums, Barry Thomson on the guitar and Kirsty Madgin on saxaphone and penny whistle. They were all unbelievable! Together with the fantastic vocalists this show would not be what it is today. The combination of each crew member makes this show.

From start to finish we were clapping, tapping our toes, laughing and dancing. I loved the way the audience is part of the show. There is a little suprise in the England part of the trip. The kids thought it was the best as we all had tears running down our faces with absolute hysterics.

All in all, I highly reccomend this show. People of all ages would relate to the music and join in the fun! Our drive back home was filled with each person reliving their best part of the show.

For any booking enquiries please contact The Barnyard Theatre Suncoast Casino on 031 328 3000. They have amazing specials as well as all FNB clients earn Ebucks. Remember you are welcome to bring your eats but no drinks. You can also order divine pizza’s from the kitchen.

Please enjoy the show and drive responsibly. Show runs until the 30th December 2020