Emperors Palace celebrates in style
From side-splitting comedy shows and action-packed boxing to an authentic Portuguese Festival and the spectacular Garden of Lights, Emperors Palace won’t disappoint during the last few months of 2013 as the resort celebrates its 15th birthday.
Emperors Palace will kick off 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 October 11.
Rocking the Ages! is poised to be one of the year’s greatest, high-energy productions of melody and movement.
Greek singing phenomenon, George Dalaras, will perform in the Centre Court on October 20 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Saheti School.
Dalaras will captivate the audience with his greatest hits and will be joined on stage by supporting artist, Melina Aslanidou.
Audiences can look forward to a brand new farce all the way from London’s West End. Ray Cooney’s Funny Money has been expertly translated into Afrikaans for My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas and will be performed in the Theatre of Marcellus until October 27.
The show will be performed from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, with matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 2.30pm.
Sexy Magic is an exciting comedy magic show for the ladies presented by illusionist, Vicus Cruywagen to be held from October 16.
Hilarious magic routines will ensure an unforgettable rollercoaster ride into a world of unique magic. The show will be performed every Wednesday in the Odeon Showbar at 8pm. From October 24 to 27, @thePark at Emperors Palace will be transformed into a Portuguese wonderland celebrating authentic Portuguese culture.
A Festa Portguesa will boast open-air 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.
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.
Morning Melodies will be brought to audiences by the Duelling Piano’s creators, Emile and Godfrey.
From November 5, the talented duo will kickstart 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 A$$ Mo will return to his roots to launch his one man show, That’s so Great on November 20 and 21.
This show will showcase Mo’s life’s 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 Freshlyground 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 latest album, Take Me To The Dance.
The Fighting Force boxing tournament in the Centre Court on November 9, will provide an evening of unforgettable boxing action with Thomas “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen headlining the bill against Ezequiel Maderna for the the IBO Super Middleweight World Title.
The tournament will start at 7.30pm.
The mesmerising 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 of fairy lights, light displays, music and Christmas characters will provide a fun and entertaining outing for the entire family.
The garden will be open daily from 7pm.
The iconic 80s diva, Alison Moyet will perform in the Centre Court for the first time to celebrate Emperors Palace’s 15th birthday weekend on December 13 and 14.
The two concerts will feature the very best of the bluesy voiced superstar and the hits from her Electro-Pop 80s band, Yazoo.
