The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway will be paying tribute to arguably the world’s greatest duo when The Best of Simon & Garfunkel takes to the stage on Sunday, 11 December, at 14h00. Successfully launched at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria in June 2012, this wonderfully entertaining tribute features both the story and the iconic music of Simon & Garfunkel. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel grew up in Queens, New York, in the 1960s and dominated the international music scene for the next 50 years. Renowned for their poetic song writing about inner city life, their gentle melodic harmonies and the recurring tensions in their more than 50 year friendship, the duo are responsible for some of the most recognisable music of the 20th century. Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Boxer, The Sounds of Silence and Homeward Bound are all classic Simon & Garfunkel songs that defined the character of classic folk rock music, and they can all be heard in this show. The talented Ben van Zyl and Pieter Smit are the musical force whose classic interpretation of the definitive tunes manage to breathe life into familiar favorites such as America, The 59th Street Bridge Song and Mrs Robinson. The Best of Simon & Garfunkel will create new fans, and established fans are sure to leave with goosebumps. Ben and Pieter are ably supported by Jerry Spangenberg (guitar), Euan Nel (drums), Charles Geer (bass), with multi-instrumentalist Stephen Aiken on piano. The show is written and directed by Richard H Nosworthy and produced by Mel Botes, the acclaimed force that brought you the celebrated Pink Floyd tribute show, Crazy Diamond. Tickets are R140 per person. For bookings and enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 – 566 3045 or visit www.barnyard.durban. For further information e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or visit www.facebook.com/gatewaybarnyard.