From side-splitting comedy shows and action-packed boxing to an authentic Portuguese Festival and the spectacular Garden of Lights, Emperors Palace will not disappoint during the last few months of 2013 as the resort celebrates its 15th birthday.
Emperors will kick of its 15th birthday celebrations with over-the-top costumes and popular rock ballads in Rocking the Ages! The show, guaranteed to strike the perfect chord for an evening filled with musical rhapsody, will be performed in 64 LIVE in the Entertainment Emporium from 11 October.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, or through www.emperorspalace.com or on 011 928 1297/ 1213.
Greek singing phenomenon, George Dalaras, will perform in the Centre Court on October 20 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Saheti School, Bedfordview.
Mr Dalaras will captivate the audience with his greatest hits and will be joined on stage by supporting artist, Mellina Aslanidou. The show will start at 5.30pm. For bookings, contact Africa Pacific Promotions on 011 788-7514 or 011 788-7693 or visit www.emperorspalace.com .
From October 24 to 27, @thePark at Emperors Palace will be transformed into a Portuguese wonderland celebrating authentic Portuguese culture. A Festa Portuguesa will boast open markets, an array of food and traditional ingredients, olives, wine, live music, entertainment, fado and rancho sessions, beauty pageants, dance acts and its very own Brazilian-styled carnival. Gates open at 12pm on October 24 and 25 and at 9am on October 26 and 27.
Multiple award winners, Emile Minnie and Godfrey Johnson, will present the hilarious Duelling Pianos at the Odeon Showbar from November 1. Duelling Pianos is perfect for special occasions or a group of friends looking for an entertaining night out. The interactive show is also ideal for corporate year-end functions as it encourages audience participation. The show will be performed at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays until December 28. Tickets can be purchased at the door. No under 18’s permitted.
Morning Melodies will be brought to audiences by the Duelling Piano’s creators, Emile and Godfrey.
From November 5, the talented duo will kick-start your day with a programme of comedic and musical virtuosity. With clicking fingers and tapping feet, these versatile artists will amuse and entertain audience members with original songs and the work of Piaf, Coward, Lehrer and many more. The show will be performed in the Odeon Showbar at 11am from Mondays to Fridays.
South African darlings of the cabaret stage and creators of Duelling Pianos and Morning Melodies, Emile and Godfrey, will be joining forces to bring audiences an evening of fun, humour and fabulous songs in Disco Sixties to Naughties. The award-winning duo will perform raucous hits from the sixties to the naughties with just a piano, a clarinet and a wine glass for percussion. The show will be performed at 8pm every Thursday from November 7 in the Odeon Showbar.
Comedy heavyweight, TOL ASS Mo will return to his roots to launch his one-man show, THAT’S SO GREAT on November 20 and 21. THAT’S SO GREAT will showcase Mo’s life-story where he will focus on psycho analysing his growing success, juxtaposed against his township upbringing. The show will be performed in the Theatre of Marcellus at 8.30pm.
The ever-popular Freshly Ground will bring their infectious grooves to the Theatre of Marcellus for the first time for two shows only on November 30 and on World Aids Day, December 1. As dynamic as ever, the group will perform their greatest hits and songs from their album, Take Me To The Dance. Tickets start from R175 per person. Dinner, show and stay packages are available.
The mesmerizing Garden of Lights will kick-start the festive season from December 6 in the beautiful garden at the D’oreale Grande hotel. This delightful wonderland will comprise fairy lights, light displays and music. Christmas characters will provide a fun and entertaining outing for the entire family. The garden will open daily from 7pm, weather permitting, and entry is free.
