TwoTone Music’s popular ‘Tuxedo Club’ is back with their suave, sexy salute to some of the most iconic tuxedo-clad showmen of our time. Audiences were on their feet during the debut show last month and director Ulagh Williams believes that TwoTone has found a real ‘dream team’ of artists, featuring a blend of experienced and brand new talent.
The youngest members of the group are NMMU music student Brinley Yon and NMMU commerce student Francis Pratt.
Ulagh and Brinley first met several years ago when he was her student at Westering High School. ‘He was a tiny, shy boy and I barely noticed him…that was until I saw him again recently as a music student. He clearly had big dreams and now he certainly has the voice and stage presence to back it up!’
Brinley is currently in his 3rd year of study and is also a member of the renowned NMMU Choir who will be traveling to China in June. Brinley was nicknamed the ‘scat man’ by his fellow cast members in the Tuxedo Club, due to his vocal acrobatics and zany stage moves.
Fresh out of high school, Francis Pratt (or Frankie as he is called by his cast mates) was discovered by Williams two years ago at a local school’s talent show. “I was on the judging panel and was blown away by his confidence and potential – two years later, his voice has matured and I am very excited to have him on board in this show. These guys may be young, but they pack a serious punch on stage!”
First-year NMMU music student and dancer Jean-Marc Suntah joins the pack as guest artist and provides some smooth footwork.
The cast also includes TwoTone veteran Iain McLaggan and PE theatre regular Werner Viljoen. The cast is backed by a live brass section called ‘The Bandstand Boys’ and they perform a range of music from artists like Michael Buble, The Rat Pack and Tony Bennett.
The Tuxedo Club returns to the stage on Friday 25 May at Walmer Town Hall. Patrons may bring along snacks and make use of the on-site bar. Tickets cost R95 (members pay R85) and can be booked by calling 083 627 4686.
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