Aaron McIlroy’s ‘The Loser’ returns


  • The Loser’s back! Due to insatiable public demand, the highly acclaimed and hilarious “motivational speaking” musical comedy show, The Loser, starring Durban’s multi-award-winning comedian Aaron McIlroy in one of his best solo performances, returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 11 to 23 September 2012.

    Last seen on a KZN stage six years ago, this smash hit Vita Award-winning comedy has played countless venues, delighting audiences throughout the country as it draws back the curtain on those interminable motivational speaker sessions one has endured at mind-numbing conferences and seminars.

    In contrast to today’s vogue for unadorned stand-up comedy, the hallmark of McIlroy’s shows remains their sheer value for money, offering fully-fledged, uniquely presented theatrical entertainment, as opposed to mere off-the-cuff joke-spinning (although when it comes to ‘winging it’ in the heat of the moment, this master of mirth has few equals).

    In short, Aaron is notorious for getting his audiences’ abs aching and tears of mirth rolling. Director Susan Monteregge, who has worked with Aaron frequently, credits him with “single-handedly transforming theatre into an extreme sport.” Experience him in action in The Loser, and you’ll see why.

    The production mercilessly lampoons public speakers, subjecting the business of corporate motivation and “sales-speak” to a rigorous shake-down as an irrepressible roster of outlandish and manic individuals take the floor in McIlroy’s wacky style.

    Topping his hilarity stakes, Aaron introduces his audience to his inimitable alter ego, the one and only Truscott Price, that most unconventional of motivational speakers, whose offbeat leaps in logic and tragi-comic past pose formidable challenges to his “magnetic” appeal and all-or-nothing positivism.

    And Truscott’s just one of the line-up in the show.. The Loser is jam-packed with high energy theatrical content, interspersed with great rock ‘n roll hits from the likes of Queen, Peter Gabriel and others, not forgetting the “King of Rock” - Elvis.

    Co-written by Sue Monteregge, with lighting by Mike Broderick, this vintage show guarantees unbeatable entertainment, a must-see for anyone in need of a generous dose of laughter.

    Early booking for The Loser is through Computicket on 0861 915 800 or online atwww.computicket.com. Tickets are R95, and performance times are 7.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, 3pm Sundays. 

Aaron McIlroy @ Work - East London

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 2:15 PM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments
internationally acclaimed top South African comedian Aaron McIlroy @ Work
internationally acclaimed top
South African comedian
Aaron McIlroy @ Work 
One of SA’s leading comics means business as he gets set to initiate Eastern Cape audiences next month ...

He’s taken the country’s boardrooms and motivational-speaker platforms by storm. He’s the ultimate exponent of the Greens, the all-time champ of Stand-up, intrepid prober of alien invaders, sassy savvy behind the criminal psyche, and the most winning Loser of them all!

South Africa’s Master of Mirth, that inimitable mind behind The Loser, The Golfer, DOF, The Stand-up, Reality Bytes, and a string of other hits, sets his sights on the high-powered corporate world to show us that he means business and that business is no small laughing matter. It’s huge, it’s multinational, it’s global, it’s hit-listed. It’s Aaron McIlroy @ Work…

McIlroy fans can look forward to a hot-property line-up of unforgettable new characters, including a mister corporate charisma, Cornelius Prewitt Layder and a gender equality secretary Dustin (camp Gate Keeper to the Portals of God) and other hilarious characters whose attitude to the principles of business success pop, sizzle, crack or fizzle.

McIlroy @ Work is another collaborative work between McIlroy and award-winning actress and writer, Susan Monteregge. They have previously joined forces to create some of MacBob’s most notable hits, including The Loser, The Stand-Up and Defending the Planet.

Celebrating their creative reunion, Monteregge, who now lives in the United Kingdom, says: “Working on original works with Aaron is always a business rich with irrational exuberance. I run the consultancy –and with Aaron’s prodigious performance abilities I’m always happy to wildly overestimate our chance of success.”

Aaron McIlroy @ Work runs at the Alexander Playhouse, Cambridge, East London, from 9 – 15 July 2012. Tickets are R85 for the 8pm preview performances on 9 and 10 July and the Sunday 15 July matinee at 2.30pm (bring your own picket basket and drinks). Tickets are R120 for the 8pm performances from Wednesday to Saturday 11 – 14 July (includes meals, but bring your own drinks). Booking is through Lee Gold Music on 043 735 1586.

ABBAMANIACS RETURNS!

Monday, May 7, 2012 9:31 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments

Back by popular demand, MacBob Productions presents its runaway hit, Abbamaniacs, at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 29 May to 24 June.

This uproarious musical comedy features rock hits by the legendary Swedish super group, and stars the irrepressible Aaron (“Wake up my boy!”) as the psychotic, wannabe DJ, Nigel Bjorn van Rensburg.  Lisa Bobbert, Marion Loudon, Pinky Mtshali, Jacobus van Heerden and Sean De Klerk are the super-hot talent line-up who join Aaron onstage, playing a procession of zany characters in the show’s hilarious plot.

  Bookings now open at Computicket - please note that tickets are R129,99. Selling fast - make sure you book yours now!

Brutal Tunes @ the Heritage Theatre

Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:15 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments

BRUTAL TUNES

A MOST MACABRE MUSICAL MIXTURE OF MADNESS, MURDER & MIRTH
STARRING LISA BOBBERT & ANTHONY STONIER, UPSTAGED BY INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CONCERT PIANIST, ANDREW WARBURTON.

(Running time of performance – 80 minutes)

“Bobbert is brilliant, Stonier is first rate” – M Tarr
“Right royal treat!” – B Suter
“Amongst the finest supper shows yet staged” – B Suter
“Wickedly funny” – P Leeman
"An Absolute pleasure! Kan nie wag vir die gay Eskimo nie! You will want to see it again and again people!" - Hanlie Koekemoer Durbs Magazine

The multi – award winning, brutal cabaret is back! …..Again!!! By overwhelming public demand.

Bristling with sharp wit and comedy and over flowing with musical ability, audiences should grab the opportunity to enjoy such talent.

BRUTAL TUNES was specifically designed to highlight the talents and excellent working rapport of this trio. It is a music revue filled with comedy, clever (and brutal …!!) lyrics and outrageous fun. It is mad cap and macabre with a mixture of mystery, murder, mayhem and mirth mixed together for massive ‘musement!!

So much of life is brutal: love, lost love, marriage, the games society plays, parties, liaisons, families, the horrors adults put their children through – after all which child wants a mother whose face is lifted from its proper place … no aspect of life is left unscathed in this brutal take on life.

BRUTAL TUNES, directed by Caroline Smart, has music by Sondheim, Noel Coward, Tom Lehrer – all masters of the brutal, witty lyric…and there are more lyrics than you can possibly imagine!

Bobbert and Stonier will be accompanied on piano by the acclaimed Andrew Warburton, accomplished classical musician and more than capable of up staging them – after all, he has far more glamorous costumes – providing wonderful music, including an entire brutal concerto, despite the concerted attempts of the performers to derail him and, despite himself, adding enormously to the brutal atmosphere!

Book on Computicket or Call the Heritage Theatre on 031-7654197

Bobbertlicious!

Monday, February 27, 2012 4:33 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments
Catch popular actress Lisa Bobbert on top form live onstage at the Stirling Theatre in Durban North.

Brace yourself. She’s wild, she’s whacky, she’s wonderful … The delectable Lisa Bobbert unleashes her zany zoo of loopy alter egos in her show, Bobbertlicious.

Chantal, Charmaine, Delphine and even Tina Turner are just some of Bobbert’s line-up of larger-than-life lasses who feature in this not-to-be-missed cabaret.

The unstoppable Ms Bobbert herself even gets a show in, with some songs she’s always wanted to sing – but no-one would allow her to do.

Catch Lisa and her gals in Bobbertlicious at the Stirling for 3 shows only from Friday 9 March and Saturday 10 March at 8pm and Sunday 11 March at 3pm.

SHOW DATES: Fri 9 March – Sunday 11 March 2012
VENUE: Stirling Theatre, Durban North, Italian Club, 82 Fairway
TIMES: 8pm & 3pm on Sunday 11th
COST: R80 per ticket
BYO picnics & snacks, Cash Bar, Regret no Credit Card Facility.
BOOKINGS: Call 076 786 1127 or email bookings@stirlingtheatre.co.za
Visit the Stirling Theatre’s website 
Avoid disappointment and book now !

Aaron @ Work


He’s taken the country’s boardrooms and motivational-speaker platforms by storm. He’s the ultimate exponent of the Greens, the all-time champ of Stand-up, intrepid prober of alien invaders, sassy savvy behind the criminal psyche, and the most winning Loser of them all!  It’s huge, it’s multinational, it’s global, it’s hit-listed. It’s Aaron McIlroy @ Work…

South Africa’s Master of Mirth, that inimitable mind behind The Loser, The Golfer, DOF, The Stand-up, Reality Bytes, and a string of other hits, sets his sights on the high-powered corporate world to show us that he means business and that business is no small laughing matter.. McIlroy fans can look forward to a hot-property line-up of unforgettable new characters, including a mister corporate charisma, Cornelius Prewitt Layder and a gender equality secretary Dustin (camp Gate Keeper to the Portals of God) and other hilarious characters whose attitude to the principles of business success pop, sizzle, crack or fizzle.

McIlroy @ Work is another collaborative work between McIlroy and award winning actress and writer, Susan Monteregge. They have previously joined forces to create some of MacBob’s most notable hits including The Loser, The Stand-Up and Defending the Planet.  Celebrating their creative reunion, Monteregge, who now lives in the United Kingdom, says: “Working on original works with Aaron is always a business rich with irrational exuberance. I run the consultancy –and with Aaron’s prodigious performance abilities I’m always happy to wildly overestimate our chance of success.” 
Tickets are R95 and can be booked through Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or online at www.computicket.com

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The ULTIMATE AARON and LISA

Team up for a not-to-be-missed reunion with a host of old cronies and crocks, as the irrepressible Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert bring you up to date with their inimitable gallery of loons.

They’re back! For that sure-fire shot-in-the-arm of mirth to banish the winter blues, be sure to catch The Ultimate Aaron and Lisa, when two of South Africa’s funniest people serve up liberal loads of laughter at The Boardwalk Ampitheatre in P.E from the 28th of September to the 1st of Oct 2011.

Team up for a not-to-be-missed reunion with a host of old cronies and crocks, as the irrepressible Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert bring you up to date with their inimitable gallery of loons.

Find out what those zany Syringensons, Bruce and Charmaine, have been up to since they last hit town. Catch Veejay red-handed as he slips past you with his latest ‘quick one’.

Watch with baited breath, as Nigel Bjorn van Rensburg goes for the gap - and ricochets from one crisis to the next… And you can even lend a helpin’ hand, mate, as listless ol’e Chantal squares up bravely for her daily routine as the car-guard on your beat.


Time
Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30pm - October 1 at 10:30pm
Location
The Boardwalk Ampitheatre PE


Bookings can be done at computicket

STORY Sesssions #2

Friday, August 12, 2011 8:22 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments
STORY Sessions takes a look at the stories of people who live in our communities. After the success of our first event (featuring Gareth Gale) we are so excited to having Aaron Mcilroy join us to share his story. 

Aaron needs no introduction really! Many of us have been in tears watching him perform with his witty sense of humor and theatrical brilliance. Lately he starred in SPUD (Spuds father) in his first appearance on the big screen. 

But whats the point of listening to someone else's story?!

We believe the greatest power of a story is the story it starts in you. We hope that as we listen to the stories of others that we will be encouraged to live our most authentic and powerful story. 









Join us for session #2 featuring Aaron Mcilroy in a story which goes way beyond the stage!

Thursday 25th August 2011
6:30pm
Free Entry
Food and Drinks on Sale

www.appletreediary.com
story@appletreelive.com

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Back by popular demand, Aaron McIlroy’s The Happy Clapper returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre for a brief season from 1 – 13 March 2011

Friday, March 4, 2011 4:05 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments

Back by popular demand, Aaron McIlroy’s The Happy Clapper returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre for a brief season from 1 – 13 March 2011, following its premiere run at the Sneddon last November.

Co-written and directed by Patrick Kenny, the show poses the question: What are people’s perceptions of Biblical characters? Are they Charlton Heston, coming down a mountain in a dodgy outfit? The intervention ...of the media has long played a role in skewing people’s perceptions of Christianity, says Durban actor Aaron McIlroy, who cites movies such as Steven Spielberg’s The Prince of Egypt, and a host of others, as creating a glossy but fictitious perception of the people who populate the Bible.

“The Bible is full of many of the greatest stories ever told. Often enough they have been told badly, so I thought: why don’t I have a shot at telling them badly too?” quips the popular entertainer.

McIlroy’s latest show, benignly entitled The Happy Clapper, speaks alike to those who follow other beliefs, as it does to members of the Christian faith, offering a broad scope of perspectives that aim to enlighten and entertain while treating religious matters in a robust if sometimes tongue-in-cheek light.

“We need to lighten up, and not be so judgemental in dealing with our fellow humans,” says McIlroy. “We can do this by bringing a sense of integrity to our dealings with each other, while at the same time looking at the subject matter that preoccupies us in our worship.”

“We think we are ‘in the know’, while often we are actually clueless.. There is so much more than we think there is to gaining a true depth of knowledge. Seen from the outside, there is a stigma attached to being a so-called ‘Reborn Christian’.. But how weird is it, actually?”

The Happy Clapper sets out to defuse the myths surrounding charismatic Christians. The first half of the show opens with a run through the Old Testament, courtesy of Mr McIlroy donning the persona of a well-honed Rabbi who is on home turf, sharing elements of his own personal history, so to speak. Following this, the actor morphs into Bluff inhabitant, Gary van Vuuren, who’s comfortable he’s a fundi at unlocking all matters pertaining to the New Testament. Trying to put across a complex concept such as The Trinity, he assures us ‘it’s more than just a girl’s name’.

“Gary’s the perfect example of fools rushing in where angels fear to tread,” says McIlroy. “Only, he cracks it more often than he knows.. Just when you think he’s heading for the rocks, he nails it right in the centre.”

After interval, McIlroy’s ubiquitous alter ego, the ever-popular Veejay, surfaces to offer a guiding hand on how to negotiate your way around the potential hazards of traversing the evangelical Christian world. In his inimitable fashion, Veejay deals with the application of Christianity. As ever, he keeps things really grounded, commenting on those critical taboos that preoccupy charismatic Christians: Sex, Booze and Money.

In a nutshell, The Happy Clapper aims to share with the broader theatre-going community what Christians believe and why, through invigorating doses of comedy. “We’re not saying it is simple, but rather is it real, is it worth considering?” says McIlroy.

Performances are at 19h30 (Tuesdays to Fridays), 14h30 and 19h30 (Saturdays) and 15h00 (Sundays), with an extra final performance at 18h00 on Sunday 13 March. Low price preview tickets at R65 are available for Tuesday 1 March. Matinee tickets are R85. Ticket prices for evening performances are R95. Booking is through Computicket on 083 915 8000, Block booking discounts are available.

The Happy Clapper - he’s saved, are you?

Monday, October 25, 2010 9:25 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments
Durban actor Aaron McIlroy’s latest show, The Happy Clapper, speaks to those who follow other beliefs as well as to members of the Christian faith.

What are people’s perceptions of Biblical characters? Are they Charlton Heston, coming down a mountain in a dodgy outfit? The intervention of the media has long played a role in skewing people’s perceptions of Christianity, says Durban actor Aaron McIlroy, who cites movies such as Steven Spielberg’s The Prince of Egypt, and a host of others, as creating a glossy but fictitious perception of the people who populate the Bible.

“The Bible is full of many of the greatest stories ever told. Often enough they have been told badly, so I thought: why don’t I have a shot at telling them badly too?” quips the popular entertainer.

McIlroy’s latest show, benignly entitled The Happy Clapper, speaks alike to those who follow other beliefs, as it does to members of the Christian faith, offering a broad scope of perspectives that aim to enlighten and entertain while treating religious matters in a robust if sometimes tongue-in-cheek light.

“We need to lighten up, and not be so judgemental in dealing with our fellow humans,” says McIlroy. “We can do this by bringing a sense of integrity to our dealings with each other, while at the same time looking at the subject matter that preoccupies us in our worship.”

“We think we are ‘in the know’, while often we are actually clueless.. There is so much more than we think there is to gaining a true depth of knowledge. Seen from the outside, there is a stigma attached to being a so-called ‘Reborn Christian’. But how weird is it, actually?”

The Happy Clapper sets out to defuse the myths surrounding charismatic Christians. The first half of the show opens with a run through the Old Testament, courtesy of Mr McIlroy donning the persona of a well-honed Rabbi who is on home turf, sharing elements of his own personal history, so to speak. Following this, the actor morphs into Bluff inhabitant, Gary van Vuuren, who’s comfortable he’s a fundi at unlocking all matters pertaining to the New Testament. Trying to put across a complex concept such as The Trinity, he assures us ‘it’s more than just a girl’s name’.

“Gary’s the perfect example of fools rushing in where angels fear to tread,” says McIlroy. “Only, he cracks it more often than he knows.. Just when you think he’s heading for the rocks, he nails it right in the centre.”

After interval, McIlroy’s ubiquitous alter ego, the ever-popular Veejay, surfaces to offer a guiding hand on how to negotiate your way around the potential hazards of traversing the evangelical Christian world. In his inimitable fashion, Veejay deals with the application of Christianity. As ever, he keeps things really grounded, commenting on those critical taboos that preoccupy charismatic Christians: Sex, Booze and Money.

In a nutshell, The Happy Clapper aims to share with the broader theatre-going community what Christians believe and why, through invigorating doses of comedy. “We’re not saying it is simple, but rather is it real, is it worth considering?” says McIlroy.

Co-written and directed by Patrick Kenny, Aaron McIlroy’s The Happy Clapper previews at Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on 9 and 10 November 2010, and runs from 11 to 28 November. Performances are at 19h30 (Tuesdays to Saturdays) and 15h00 (Sundays). Tickets at R85 per person can be booked through Computicket on 083 915 8000. Block booking discounts are available.

UNPLUCKED AT THE HERITAGE THEATRE

Aaron McIlroy is back at the Heritage with his sell-out compilation offering entitled “Unplucked”, and it promises a dose of extreme theatre as never before. Prepare to be ambushed, as the man packs out the laughter lines, unleashing his inimitable gallery of characters in a festival of comedy that harks back over 15 years on the live entertainment beat.


Synopsis:
Remember Sex, Bugs and Rock 'n Roll; The Revenge of the Pink Panties; Abbamaniacs; My Cousin Brother; The Loser; Defending the Planet; The Stand-up; DOF; The Golfer? McIlroy’s trademark creations from these productions and others will make invited (or uninvited) guest appearances as his new show ricochets nightly from the certifiable to the criminally insane.

The whacky and wonderful cavalcade will take to the stage at random, offering fans a different experience of the McIlroy magic from one performance to the next. So stand by for close-up encounters or unforgettable reunions with the likes of Bruce Syringenson, Truscott Price, Joel Liebenburg, Nigel Bjorn van Rensburg, Veejay Moodley, Lavern Levine, Pepe Gonzales and a burst of other loons, as McIlroy unleashes his ever-changing jamboree of madness and mayhem on his audiences.


Adding his own distinctive spin to each performance, Nathan Redpath, alias DJ King B, will re-mix McIlroy’s musical concoctions live onstage, keeping the man himself on his toes in more ways than one...



19 October - 7 November
You can book by CLICKING HERE or call 031-7654197

THE BEST OF AARON MCILROY

THE BEST OF AARON MCILROY is coming to SUBURBAN PLAY!!! 


R1000 for a table of 8 ppl. 
Bring your own snacks. 
Full bar facilities available. 


The show is 1 and 1/2 hours.
Dance floor and DJ afterwards. 


If you would like to book a table please contact Kristy on 0826400109 or suburbanplay@gmail.com BOOK NOW AS TABLES ARE SELLING FAST!












The official FaceBook Page can be found here.

Reality Bites -

Saturday, July 24, 2010 8:41 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments
Listen to the experts, as they lift the veil on how to become a superstar overnight..

Reality TV will never be the same again. Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert, the irrepressible husband-and-wife comedy duo, are set to unleash waves of hilarity over their fans with their hot-property show, Reality Bites. This can be seen in The Theatre at The Witness Hilton Arts Festival on Sunday 19 September at 18h30. Tickets cost R110.00.

Reality Bites spotlights the inimitable show biz couple as they probe the global obsession with instant celebrities spawned by that media malaise of our age, the reality television show. Aided and abetted by DJ KingB, alias Nathan Redpath,  McIlroy and Bobbert, in the guise of their vacuous stage alter egos, Bruce and Charmaine Siringinson, promise to demolish any misconceptions we may cling to about what it takes to become an overnight sensation.

Rule of thumb for quick-fix super-stardom?  It’s simply a case or ‘Less Is More’. The less you have to offer, the greater your chance of hitting the jackpot – and becoming an overnight celebrity, say our experts. Think Paris Hilton on a shopping spree for designer pet food. Think Tiger Woods, emerging from rehab to set up shop as a marriage guidance councilor..

More specifically, picture our own, upwardly-mobile Charmaine, dragging that ultimate loser of a hubbie of hers, the hapless Bruce, mercilessly along in her wake, as she gate-crashes the tantalizing world of botoxed silver-screen sirens, nipped-and-tucked personal trainers, know-it-all lifestyle experts, ruthlessly outspoken fashion-stylists, and the rest.

Presented by MacBob Productions, Reality Bites promises a fast-paced evening of satire and mirth. The show is liberally laced with up-beat musical interludes and in-your-face multi-media inserts, featuring ‘celebrity guests’ who are drawn from McIlroy’s and Bobbert’s inexhaustible gallery of stage characters – all quick to offer their own advice on how to upgrade your personal branding, and attain instant material success. 

Aaron and Lisa in East London!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 8:14 AM Posted by Aaron McIlroy 0 comments

Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert will be bringing their 2 hit shows – Unplucked and Reality Bites to the Alexander Playhouse in East London both featuring Nathan Redpath a.k.a KingB.

Reality Bites runs from the 12th to the 18th of July
Unplucked from the 19th to the 25 of July

For more info and tickets call Lee Gold Music on 043-735-1586

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