THE Rhumbelow Theatre is test-driving a temporary concept to assist them to keep the theatre open and keep the finances ticking over (as they do have monthly fixed costs) and hopefully assist performers, artists and musicians who will not have any other source of income.
The theatre will be test-driving links to YouTube. (Not in the public domain, you need to have the link)
Rhumbelow’s Roland Stansell said they have loaded shows that appeared at the Rhumbelow during the last 10 or so years and urge supporters to reach out if there is a show that grabs their attention, to feel free to click on the link and watch the show.
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“The Rhumbelow asks supporters to make an appropriate donation for the show watched so that we can also share any income with the relevant performer,” he said.
When donating, The Rhumbelow asks supporters to mention on the banking reference the show watched so they know who to share the revenue with.
The Coronavirus pandemic has put the entertaintment industry under pressure and Stansell ensures theatre-goers they aim to support their artists during this tough time.
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“We are not intending and can not monetize any of these shows as they will mostly have copyright issues as they are Tribute shows. The non-copyright stuff is a different issue, however. We are asking people who watch the shows to make an appropriate donation so that we can distribute accordingly. We want to keep the Rhumbelow afloat and also to assist with performers putting bread and butter on their tables. Sadly, I think the tools being used to manage the Coronavirus are going to be around for the next six months. I do think that our President is making the right decisions and certainly ahead of the game compared to some other countries,” said Stansell.
To make a donation to the show you streamed, here are the banking details for Rhumbelow Theatre:
Branch Code : NEDBANK MUSGRAVE 130126
Generic Branch Code : 198 765
Acc No : 2301348474 (SAVINGS)
Name Of Account : Rhumbelow Theatre
Fax for Deposit Slip : 086 685 0300 (if not electronic transfer)
Here are all the shows that can be streamed on YouTube:
201206 BAD HABITS – https://youtu.be/DY41WIHVyhQ
Comedy Drag Show with The Family Players
200908 LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANKS https://youtu.be/qjfl-YGMnlk
Comedy with Mark Banks
201302 LE CHOP ROYALE with Benson Schwenson https://youtu.be/JFuDY0tuAb8
Comedy with Jacobus Vann Heerden
200910 FLIRTING WITH COWARD – Godfrey Johnson https://youtu.be/osAmjIlihTw
The music of Noel Coward with Godfrey Johnson
201512 LAUREL CANYON – Barry Thomson, Jason Andrew & Marion Loudon https://youtu.be/sF_11VzUh8Q
Laurel Canyon wasn’t much to look at. A few modest bungalows and log cabins crammed between an occasional faded mansion that had been left over from the days when it was a secluded, semi-rural retreat for Hollywood’s silent-movie stars. And yet from the quiet of the densely wooded canyon came a music revolution that would change popular culture.
201504 BEHIND THE NOISE – Barry Thomson, Jason Andrew & Marion Loudon https://youtu.be/Yy_627CiVEE
Ever noticed how often a great song gets drowned out by the noise that comes from over production in a studio? Join Durbanites Barry Thomson, Jason Andrew & Marion Loudon as they get back to the root of what makes a great song and give the melody and lyrics space to shine.
201202 COWARD TO BREL – Godfrey Johnson https://youtu.be/7yJ0LiL3vY4
Godfrey Johnson Plays the music on Noel Coward and Cole Porter
201502 SWINGTIME – Platform Jazz https://youtu.be/KGJq0ZW6JYQ
Great Swing Music with local Durban Band Platform Jazz
201210 THERE WAS A TIME SPRINGBOK RADIO Frank Graham https://youtu.be/k4tPDkLNwMU
Enjoy a fun look at the history or radio and specifically Springbok Radio in South Africa
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