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Dingalings present a nostalgic journey back to the 50s

Book your tickets now for the Dingalings latest show, The Lahnees Pleasure,

BACK by public demand and for the final time, KZN’s favorite entertainers, Dingalings, present The Lahnees Pleasure, a masterpiece by the esteemed playwright Ronnie Govender, at Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 August.

Forty years ago this play took KZN audiences by storm and still holds the record for the longest-playing, sold-out performance of any play in South Africa. The Dingalings pay tribute to this living legend with Yugan Naidoo’s directorial expertise of this comedy.

Melvyn David, Satchu Annamalai,  Henry Ramkissoon (standing) and Koobeshan Naidoo star in Lahnees Pleasure at Sibaya's iZulu Theatre from 5 to 7 August.
Melvyn David, Satchu Annamalai, Henry Ramkissoon (standing) and Koobeshan Naidoo star in Lahnees Pleasure at Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre from 5 to 7 August.

The play features the talents of Henry Ramkissoon, Koobeshen Naidoo, Melvyn Davids, father and son duo – Satchu Annamalai and Rishawn Annamalai (short appearance). It takes audiences on a nostalgic journey back to the 50s in the farming community of Mount Edgecombe which despite the hardships of poverty and an oppressive apartheid system, manages to cling onto their cultural roots and identity. This is a must-see play for young and old members of the audience to understand the rich heritage and just how much the community has grown.

Shows are on Friday, 5 August at 8pm, Saturday, 6 August at 5pm and 8pm and Sunday, 7 August at 6pm.

Tickets cost R140 and can be purchased at Computicket online, at the Sibaya box office or any Checkers, Shoprite stores.

A special discount is available for any community, student, retired or senior citizen organisations when they make a block booking of 30 or more by sending a whatsapp or sms booking to Kay on 083 793 9969 or via email dingalingsproductions@gmail.com.

 

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