| What: Mr & Mrs Normal Starring: Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert When: February 26 to March 1, 2025 Where: The Masque Theatre, 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town Tickets: R150-R185 Show duration: Two acts, 95 minutes including interval Bookings: Quicket or call the theatre during office hours on 087 729 1657or e-mail manager@themasque.co.za Good to know: Parking is available at the venue. Wheelchair access and facilities available |
Detox and chill from the stress of the new year with Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert and their hit show, Mr & Mrs Normal which will be on in Cape Town at the Masque Theatre, from February 26 to March 1, 2025 (four shows only). Mr & Mrs Normal won a Standard Bank Ovation Award (June 2024) at National Arts Festival, Makhanda and the show has received acclaim and loads of laughter on its tour, post NAF. Now we are finally getting to see the show by Durban’s dynamite comedic duo, Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert. Mr & Mrs Normal is produced by their company, MacBob Productions. Read on for more about Mr & Mrs Normal. Info as supplied:
Catch Aaron & Lisa in Muizenberg with their award winning comedy!
Billed as an ‘all-you-can-eat comedy buffet’, Mr & Mrs Normal is a zany musical smorgasbord that caters for all theatrical tastes. Interspersed with show stopping musical hits, this laugh-out-loud comedy is directed and choreographed by theatre whizz Daisy Spencer. So you’d best hold onto your seats, as Bobbert and McIlroy plunge right into the vortex of funny turning comedy into an extreme sport.
What can we expect from Mr & Mrs Normal?
Aaron McIlroy: “You will be introduced to some great new characters and (not to disappoint) some of the old favourites make an appearance, too”. Lisa Bobbert: “We love live theatre, there is a wonderful dynamic that happens between performers and the audience. A magical chemistry that ignites joy. We like to think of ourselves as essential workers with a higher calling – laughter therapy”.
Cheaper than therapy, Mr & Mrs Normal is just what the doctor ordered. Tickets range from R150 (pensioners and students) to R185.
The show is in two acts, duration 95 minutes including interval. Book online at Quicket www.quicket.co.za or call the theatre during office hours on 087 729 1657 or email manager@themasque.co.za
About Aaron McIlroy
Aaron McIlroy is one of South Africa’s most popular entertainers, with a string of stage blockbusters under his belt in both the public and corporate entertainment circuits. These include, his award winning satires, The Loser co-written and directed by Susan Monteregge, The Golfer co-written and directed by Steven Stead and ADHD, co-written and directed by Patrick Kenny. He stars as the lunatic father, Mr Milton in the Spud movie franchise. As Macbob Productions, he often teams up with his wife and professional partner, actress Lisa Bobbert with their hit musical comedies Family Therapy, Go Big, Bulletproof and Mr & Mrs Normal co-written and directed by Daisy Spencer as well as their popular Marriage for Dummies and Abbamaniacs – their hugely popular tribute to the Swedish super group, Abba.
Recent productions include Classical Comedy, staring the Durban City Orchestra as well as Family Business both directed by Darren King and staged at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban.
His one-man comedy/drama, A Vegan Killed My Marriage, written and directed by Craig Freimond received a prestigious Bronze Ovation Award at the 2023 National Arts Festival in Makhanda.
About Lisa Bobbert
Much loved award winning actress, Lisa Bobbert has starred in a string of hit musical productions for KickstArt including – Annie; Into The Woods; Cabaret and Little Shop Of Horrors. Lisa’s stage appearances have also included the all-time comedy classic, Shirley Valentine, directed by Steven Stead.
Other credits include writing and co-starring with her husband and professional partner, comedian, Aaron McIlroy in Abbamaniacs, Defending The Planet, Seven Deadly Sins, Marriage For Dummies, Family Therapy, Bloopers, Bulletproof and their latest musical comedy, Mr and Mrs Normal directed by Daisy Spencer.
Other highlights of Lisa’s career include playing Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Starring alongside friends, Liesl Coppin and Marion Loudon, in the award-winning comedy cabaret, Glitter Girls as well as performing with the Durban City Orchestra in Classical Comedy, directed by Darren King.
Lisa is a not only an actress, theatre coach and inspirational speaker – she is first and foremost a mom. Lisa is one of the founding directors of the first tertiary musical theatre academy in Durban – The International School of Performing Arts.
✳ Lisa Bobbert and Aaron McIlroy star in the award-winning Mr & Mrs Normal which will be on in Cape Town at the Masque Theatre, February 26 to March 1, 2025. Sponsored content. Images supplied.
