RESTAURANT THEATRE

CAN YOU FEEL IT

Directed by Andrew Webster and Abbey Artico, Can You Feel It running at the Supper Stage in Durban North is one of the best shows seen at this venue fea-turing celebrated songs made famous by the superstars from the 50's to the 80's.

Johannesburg-based Clayton Stewart, direct from Legends Alive 2 at the Randburg Waterfront, is joined on vocals by Simone Spence who has been working in the Eastern Cape for a number of years. Simone returns to her hometown to make her professional dŠbut in this show.

On drums and vocals is Durban's Ricky Pillay with two Pinetown performers, Kerry Hiles on bass and vocals and Peter Enslin on keyboard.

The party-band will include a collection of character impersonations from Elvis to Elton, as well as a vibrant assortment of tunes from yesteryear.

Shows are at 21h00 from Tuesdays to Saturdays with dinner served from 18h30. On Sundays the show starts at 20h00 and dinner is served from 18h00.

Book through Computicket or direct from the Supper Stage on 84-9866.

RED AND HOT!

Mervyn Goodman has directed and Barry and Dawn Thomson of Strawberry Fields have devised Red, Hot and Country, the show now running in the Playhouse Cellar until August 11.

Undoubtedly the star, De Wet Wraight puts in a powerful and very musical per-formance. He is ably supported by coolly-sophisticated Janine Holthuysen. Bouncy Karen van Pletsen's I will Always Love You was a highlight.

Barry and Dawn Thomson have put to-gether a well-chosen mix of Country rock style songs by singers such as Sheena Easton, Dolly Parton, the Eagles Kenny Rogers and Shania Twain.

Barry and Colin Peddie also pump out a hot double guitar number.

"Country music is enjoying world-wide recognition at the moment," says Dawn Thomson, "and has even taken England by storm. South Africa has not had much exposure, unfortunately, but with this line up of names and well-known songs, country fans are in for a feast!"

Couvert is R27,50 with a three-course meal for R37,50. Cocktail shows on Friday at 17h00 (R20,00 couvert and R12,50 snacks).

BREL'S BACK

Making a welcome return to the Play-house Cellar after their highly successful and all-too-short run in June is the show "Jacques Brel: Rough Diamond.

This is one of the most sophisticated and well-presented shows seen at the Cellar and features Christian Deni singing Brel's songs the way he wrote them, in French and Flemish. It is a masterful performance from this young man.

An equally fine performance comes from Stella Konik who accompanies Christian on the piano and occasionally - far too seldom, in fact - sings a piece in her attractive low-pitched voice.

Jacques Brel: Rough Diamond

opens in the Cellar on August 13 and will run until the end of the month.

EL GUAPPO RE-RUN

The popular show, Around the World in 60 Minutes, has returned by popular request to El Guappo Restaurant in Westville for further performances during August.

The show began its run at this pleasant restaurant venue in Blue Heights in May with an initial extension into July.

Around the World in 60 Minutes features the group Acchord, which comprises Michael Nelson-Esch, Angela Dodds and Cathy Simoni and can be seen every Monday during August.

The show takes audiences on a trip around the planet earth with the well-loved hits of groups such as the Beatles, Madonna, Roxette and Wet, Wet, Wet.

Acchord's next show Ferry Cross the Mersey, a tribute to the Liverpudlian merseybeat and performers of the '60s will run at El Guappo's in September.

El Guappo is situated in Blue Heights Centre. Booking is essential and may be made by calling 267- 0424.