Monthly Archives: July 2009
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
South Africa’s top impresario Richard Loring once again gets audiences rocking in the aisles with his sparkling new production featuring the emotive music and instantly recognisable songs of the charismatic Sir Elton John. Tracing the highs and lows of this extraordinary performer’s life, from the shy, introverted Reg Dwight to the outrageous performer who bares his soul through songs, this production makes it clear why Elton is the biggest selling composer of all time.
Traghetto
Should you find yourself cursing the paucity of bridges across the Grand Canal, head for a traghetto. One of Venice’s best-kept secrets, these gondolas, stripped of their gaudy livery to accommodate a dozen swaying locals, traverse the city’s main waterway at seven strategic points. Pay no more than L.700 a head and hold on tight – locals stand up for the ride and you risk a telling off from the oarsman if you try to take a seat.
