ONE of the Gee Jay’s earliest successes, a hilarious compilation of songs, jokes and sketches, titled Not The Full Monty! will be staged at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof this weekend.
Originally staged at the El Guappo restaurant in Westville, the show was intended to “capture the hype around the movie, The Full Monty , released in 1977 and was billed as Durban’s answer to Yorkshire’s answer to the Chippendales.
Not only is it Not The Full Monty, but it is also not the Two Ronnies, not Michael Jackson’s other glove or Not The Nine ‘o Clock News, but it’s also not to be taken seriously.
At the time it was one of the most successful shows in Durban featuring numbers like Under the Boardwalk, New York, Roy Orbison’s Only the Lonely, Things, Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Calendar Girl, Sweet Caroline,YMCA and Greased Lightning. We even find out who Alice actually is.
With a series of gyrations we meet the founders of the male dancing group The Chippendales, Chip and Dale. A veritable feast for the eyes. Specially if you are into the ‘Save the Whale’ campaign. There’s also some seriously good close harmony thrown in for good measure.
Be warned that some of the material in this review contain scenes of nudity or sex, strong language and violence. Viewer discretion is advised (not really). If you don’t laugh you’ll cry.
The show runs for eight performances from Friday 10 October to Sunday 2 November and is presented in “supper theatre” format.
Buffet supper, will be served from 7pm. The show starts at 8.30pm, and on Sunday, lunch (carvery lunch) is from 12.30pm with the show starting at 2pm. Tickets are R195 each for the meal and show. A show only option (no meal included) is available at R120 each. To book, contact 031 764 7843.
