Nataniël rules again
STAR POWER: WATCH AT EMPERORS PALACE
Expect trademark stylistic lighting and jaw-dropping wardrobe selections.
Theatre lovers are in for a special treat as Nataniël, talented South African muso and performer extraordinaire, makes his way to Emperors Palace to perform his latest enthralling creation, When Giants Waltz.
Nataniël’s 17th production will be presented as 12 concerts from October 4-27 at the Theatre of Marcellus.
Aficionados can look forward to a spectacular production with his trademark stylistic lighting and jaw-dropping wardrobe selections, carefully crafted to complement the incredible stories that he shares in both English and Afrikaans.
Expect moving and fascinating insights into Nataniël’s unique perspective on the world as he boldly explores the state of the world today, from his personal life to politics and everything in between.
Nataniël will delve into the age-old phenomenon of the big versus the small, the ever-present struggle between the indestructible and the threatened, the constant war between the individual and the establishment and the tiring debate between the political and the intelligent.
“It gives us immense pride to welcome this legendary South African performer back to Emperors Palace,” says Irvin Nkosi, the resort’s promotions and entertainment manager. “From his beautiful blues and jazz numbers to his sensational costumes designed by the award-winning Floris Louw, this is a show that should not to be missed.”
Always fantastical, funny and unpredictable, Nataniël will share the stage with a cast of local artists, including Charl du Plessis on the keyboard, Juan Oosthuizen on guitar, Brendan Ross on keyboards, saxophone and vocals, Werner Spies on bass, Peter Auret on the drums and Dihan Slabbert and Nicolaas Swart on vocals.
Best-known for his outspoken and bravely controversial performances – both on stage and off – Nataniël first appeared on the local entertainment scene in 1987, and has since built a successful career as a singer, songwriter and storyteller.
He writes a column in Sarie magazine, called Kaalkop, which has been running for 17 years. Tickets for
start from R160 per person and can be booked through the Emperors Palace Box Office on 011-928-1213/1297, or through Computicket.
Winners Circle cardholders qualify for discounts.
Show and dinner packages are also available. Friday and Saturday night shows start at 8pm, while the Sunday matinee shows will start at 3pm. No children under the age of 15.