ROCTAILS

Pianist Rocco de Villiers to perform at Rhumbelow Theatre.

Pianist Rocco de Villiers will perform his entertaining show at Rhumbelow Theatre this coming weekend.

Rocco will engage audiences with his extraordinary style in instrumental music. He is famous for two things - his ability to mix and entertain with cocktails and his flamboyant style of piano playing. Since a very early age, Rocco was asked to entertain family and friends with piano playing and drinks-making. This made him a legend in his own lounge at the age of six.

In 2000, Rocco released his first cocktail book called roctails. He has recently released his second cocktail book - a collection of non-alcoholic drinks - called momtails. Not a legend simply in his own lounge anymore - Rocco is now a roccoholic.

In-between interludes at the piano, Rocco will tell interesting anecdotes of life, comment on internet dating, load-shedding and change of life. The show also includes a cocktail demonstration, competition and some audience participation.

“Roctails is entertainment at its best - vintage Rocco. A modern pianist - in touch, in fashion, well-dressed and well-rehearsed. The only divas are the piano and the cocktail shaker…,” says the publicity material. “Perfect for your family, your friend, the colleagues, gay visitors from London, the old ones, the young ones and of course the curious ones. In Black, In Menopause and In Concert - Roctails is exactly that.”

Shows take place on February 27 at 20h00 with two shows on March 1 – at 14h00 and 18h30. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.

Tickets R80. Take along food picnic baskets and braais will be available. There is limited secure parking and booking is essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Rhumbelow Theatre is situated in Cunningham Avenue off Bartle Road.

To book contact Roland on 031 205 7602 (h) or 082 499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net or visit www.rhumbelow.za.net

For more information on Rocco, visit www.roccorocco.com