Imagine a talent show, just for puppets? The stakes are high as internationally acclaimed South African ventriloquist Conrad Koch wants his puppets to compete to be the very best, but that pariah, Chester Missing, never does what he is told.
Chester spits the honest unfiltered truth. Laugh your choochas off at Gunter the German mosquito, Hilton the dramatic ostrich, DJ Hoodie the puppet who actually DJs, Mr Dixon the high school teacher, and a surprise guest star as they fight it out.
The best part is that you, the audience, get to judge as each puppet makes Conrad’s problems worse.
A hilarious night out for the whole family.
Petty made his fortune as a highly successful musician, songwriter and performer, both as a solo artist and with his band, ‘Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ which was formed in 1976. He released his first solo album in 1989 and the first single released from the album was his signature hit ‘Free Fallin’. Other Petty hits include ‘American Girl, ‘Learning To Fly’, ‘I Won’t Back Down’, ‘Into The Great Wide Open’ and ‘Running Down A Dream’. Together with Mike Campbell, Petty’s co-founder of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, they composed the song ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ which became a world-wide hit for Petty and Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac fame.
Known for his stubborn tenacity in going up against the system, fighting legal battles, and speaking his mind against record labels that had done him wrong, Petty, with his distinctive raspy voice, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious melodies, he carved out a permanent place in the hearts of music lovers worldwide. His ability to effortlessly blend rock, folk and country elements into his songs showcased his versatility and unmatched talent as a songwriter.
Tom Petty's last public words to his audience were, ‘I wanna thank you for 40 years of a really great time,’ spoken at the end of his final concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 2017. His net worth at this time was $95 million. In Petty’s words, ‘Go after what you really love, and find a way to make that work for you, and then you’ll be a happy person.’
With front man Barry Thomson on guitars and vocals, Dawn Selby as Musical Director on keyboards and vocals, Mali Sewell on drums, Robz Millar on bass guitar and guest Shaun Dragt on guitar and vocals, join ‘Barry Thomson and The Reals’ as they celebrate the music of this iconic legend.
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Bar Available
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Tables seat 8
(no alcohol may be brought on to the premises)
We open 90 mins before show
Our venues are wheelchair friendly.
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