Alistair and Clarence's radio classics live at the Baxter this festive season.
The show:
Clarence Ford's popular Sunday evening radio show on Heart 104.9 goes live on stage at the Baxter this Festive Season.
The electrifying Alistair Izobell, together with singing sensation Nur Abrahams, the very talented Edith Plaatjies, Aleshia Solomons and an amazing seven piece band will perform radio classics chosen by Clarence. The show is directed by David Kramer and runs from 22 November to 5 January 2013.
Clarence Ford
Born in District Six, Cape Town, this icon of radio brings his love of fine music to the stage this summer in his selection of timeless classics brought to life by the hugely talented cast. Clarence has a strong interest in politics and has interviewed Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and many other global figures. Clarence has been integral to The North Sea Jazz Festival Cape Town, Jazz on the Rocks, The Love, Jazz Cruise and The Cape Town Carnival.
Alistair Izobell
Alistair has been in the industry for the past 26 years and has been part of over 36 shows/productions, performing, acting, singing and directing in Cape Town and around the globe. Alistair has won numerous awards during his glittering career and is an accomplished pianist. He supports various community projects and has been in involved in radio and the music industry. Alistair most recently produced the sold out "Music Alla Kaap" shows at GrandWest Arena and performed in his very successful production "Vocal is Lekka" at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest this August.
The cast:
Clarence Ford, Alistair Izobell, Nur Abrahams, Edith Plaatjies and Aleshia Solomons
The band:
Don-veno Prins - MD and saxophone, Trevino Isaacs - keyboards, Keagan Links - drummer, Jason De Laney - guitar, Brandon Ruiters - trumpet, Trombone - Murray Buitendag, Charlton Daniels - bass guitar
Performances: Tuesday to Friday at 8pm and Saturdays at 5pm and 8.30pm
A special New Years Eve performance: 31 December at 9pm.
Ticket prices range from: R125 to R150
Special previews: 22, 23 and 24 Nov with all seats at R110.
10% discount for senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more for all performances except previews
Fundraising opportunities: radioclassics2012@gmail.com
www.baxter.co.za
Baxter Theatre 021 685 7880
Computicket credit card bookings: 083 915 8000
For more information: André Gilbertson - 021 447 1937/083 448 7047
andre@capetownplaymakers.com
Date: 22 November 2012
to 05 January 2013
Time: 20:00 - 22:30
Venue: Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
Cost: R125 - R150
