The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway will present their latest show at the end of July. Diamonds & Dust offers music under an African sky and runs from July 29 to September 7.

Proudly South African it will take audiences on a journey of joy, heartache and emancipation, starting off in the swinging 40s and 50s with the music of the pennywhistle, also known as Kwela, going on to Kwela Jazz, followed by a tribute to Miriam Makeba and the Manhattan Brothers with songs like The Click Song and Pata Pata.

Also included will be the music of Mango Groove, Paul Simon, Johnny Clegg, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Miriam Makeba, Spokes Mashiyane and many more. Diamonds & Dust debuts at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway before touring the rest of the Barnyard circuit.

Tickets R70 with Buy One Get One Free promotions on Tuesday night and Sunday matinee shows. For bookings and enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 – 566 3045/6, e-mail barngate@mweb.co.za or visit www.barnyardtheatre.co.za for more information.