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The Showroom Theatre festive line-up announced
A classical musical gem
The season kicks off an a high on 25 November with an evening of opera and musical gems in the company of Classic Collage, featuring the golden voices of Minette du Toit-Pearce, Lauren Dasappa and Jolene McCleland of the Singing Division from the Department of Music at Stellenbosch University, accompanied by Elna van der Merwe on piano. The show starts at 8pm and tickets cost R80 per person.
Albert Frost’s guitar dazzles
For the past two decades, the energetic performances of accomplished guitarist, Albert Frost have dazzled audiences as he deftly alternates between rhythm and lead, while showcasing acoustic and electric guitars. His first love is blues, stemming from the influence of his long relationship with the Blues Broers, with whom he has performed since 1994. He has recorded with Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Chris Chameleon, and many others. He has also performed with international artists, such as Ali Faka Toure and Finley Quaye, as well as Simple Minds and R.E.M. and has supported the Rolling Stones. Tickets for the African Blues concert are R150 per person.
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Daniele Pascal brings a mix of genre
Charismatic singer, Daniele Pascal makes a welcome return to The Showroom with her new show Paris Toujours on Saturday, 2 December at 8pm. Celebrating her solo-career of 40 years in show business, Pascal is one of the most successful performers with her unique ability to straddle French, English and German music genre with ease, relevance and her whimsical storytelling. She has inspired many South Africans artists and her authenticity in her shows is both personal and entertaining. She is accompanied on piano and accordion by award-winner Lisa Joubert (of Lisa sê klavier fame ) a musician in a class of her own. It promises to be an unforgettable evening. Tickets for the show are R130 per person.
Doc MacLean and the African Blues
If you are looking for an evening of masterful guitar playing and singing, African Blues unites the talents of legendary American Blues player Doc MacLean and celebrated South African guitarist, Albert Frost on Friday, 15 December at 8pm.
MacClean, who returns to The Showroom with his second African tour, Cross Bones Blues, telling songs and singing stories. This blues came from the Mississippi delta, but before that, it came from Africa – passed down from mouth to mouth. It is more than music, it is a placement of the human spirit.
The Coffee Snobs entertain fans
On Wednesday, 20 December the sensational Coffee Snobs will delight music fans with an evening of popular favourites in English and Afrikaans. The duo comprises of husband-and-wife team Marius en Vernette Wessels, and have made a tremendous impact on the local music scene during the last year. Tickets for the show are R120 per person.
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Christmas carols with Suzanne Rentzke
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with a light classical cross-over concert with your favourite Christmas Carols in the company of Suzanne Rentzke on Saturday, 23 December at 8pm. Rentzke’s music is original, serious, full of emotion and nostalgia, woven together with remembrances and personal experiences. Suzanne Rentzke definitely is the new soprano voice in South Africa to keep an eye on! Come and enjoy Christmas with us! Tickets are R150 per person.
New Year’s features oldies and goldies
On New Year's Eve, 31 December at 8pm, you can take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Oldies But Goldies, a great crowd pleaser featuring the talents of James, Monique and Fanie. The show includes hits from the golden era of music, featuring artists such as Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Little Richard, The Platters, the Righteous Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, the Hollies, the Eagles, the Monkees, Tom Jones, Shakin’ Stevens and many more. We also include some party gems from more recent years, featuring artists such as Cher, Queen, Elton John, Dire Straits and more. Tickets are R150 per person.
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Geniet ‘n sielsvolle aand saam met vriende
Los die gejaag en geraas van die lewe en kom geniet ‘n sielsvolle aand saam met vriende in die geselskap van Chereé en Chris Rain met Fluister op 4 Januarie, 2018 om 8nm. Kaartjies is R150 per persoon.
Chereé en Chris Rain het per toeval een aand by ‘n kuier saam musiek gemaak - Chereé agter die klawers en mikrofoon en Chris agter sy kitaar en mikrofoon - die musiek wat daardie aande gebore is tussen vriende is die rede agter hierdie produksie. Albei hierdie Kaapse kunstenaars sien uit om musiek te maak in sy eenvoud – waar stories vertel word deur melodië sonder die lawaai van te veel instrumente. Hulle sing liedjies wat met hul harte praat asook hul gunsteling liedjies so deur die jare. Hulle bring hulde aan Afrikaanse liedjieskrywers en kunstenaars soos Valiant Swart, Jan Blohm en Gian Groen asook Engelse legendes soos Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan en Bruce Springsteen, om net ‘n paar te noem.
The movie club will be screening films during the festive season. Visit the website or call on 023 5411 563.
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