A Tribute to The Beatles at The Drama Factory

According to The Fab Four, a tribute band, the Beatles sold 480 million records, redefined music history with their timeless melodies, and inspired generations.

They are the greatest band of all time, the band said.

 Audiences can now relive the music of The Beatles with The Retro Rewind Band, featuring Duck Chowles as John Lennon, Andy Murray as George Harrison, Karl Hering as Paul McCartney, Alan Lloyd as Ringo Starr, and Tony Drake on keyboards.

The Fab Four covers The Beatles’ entire career.

Experience the energy of their early Rock ‘n’ Roll days with hits like Twist and Shout, I Saw Her Standing There, and Rock and Roll Music.

The first half also showcases the timeless songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney with classics such as From Me to You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Eight Days a Week, and Can't Buy Me Love. The second half explodes with the raucous anthems that defined a generation, including With a Little Help from My Friends, Back in the U.S.S.R., Come Together, Hey Jude and Get Back.

Duck Chowles not only embodies John Lennon, but also narrates the journey, while Andy Murray delivers impressive guitar work, capturing the essence of George Harrison. From the moment they strike the first chord, The Beatles' uncanny vocal resemblance and infectious energy will have you clapping along and dancing in the aisles.

Whether you're singing along to Let It Be, rocking out to She Loves You, or getting psychedelic with Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, The Fab 4 is an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Beatles. 

With his impressive track record, Mr Chowles formed The Barnyard Theatre Production Company with Louis Moller in 2003.

He has continued, as a shareholder and a show producer, to be a driving force behind the scenes, contributing his creative brilliance to the production of countless Barnyard shows. Duck’s production, “Under African Skies” toured Europe, including Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and France several times.

His wealth of experience and discerning eye for talent shapes the identity of each production, showcasing his status as a true musical genius. Beyond Mr Chowles's role as a producer, his performances in his shows, Here Comes The Sun – Tribute to The Beatles & Simon and Garfunkel, 60s Revolution, 70s Revolution and Paint It Black, Sticky Fingers, The Fab Four and Born To Be Wild underscore his enduring passion for the stage.

Guitar maestro Andy Murray, who performed on Barnyard stages from 2005 to 2014 and still appears in productions from time to time, has, together with Mr Chowles, been at the forefront of the South African entertainment industry for more than three decades. Critics have praised Murray for his skill on the guitar, often describing him as “inimitably dexterous on both lead guitar and vocals”..

The powerhouse, Retro Rewind Band, featuring Alan Lloyd on drums, Karl Hering on bass, and Tony Drake on keyboards, is like-minded, talented, and seasoned musicians who have all paid their dues and who have performed in several Barnyard productions.

The show is on Sunday, August 10, at 4pm. Tickets cost R270 and R290. Groups booking of 4 or more will pay R255 a person. For bookings send a WhatsApp to 073 215 2290.