(Rory McLaren)
Rhumbelow Theatre
Pietermaritzburg and Durban will present You
Raise Me Up, a tribute to Josh Groban featuring Rory McLaren.
McLaren is back in
South Africa and back in town, after five years of show-stopping performances
internationally and sold out performances on three continents!
This talented local
(as in, from East London!) artist started playing the piano and singing at the
age of five. At 16 he received a distinction from the Royal School of Music and
was 18 when he wrote a song called Treasure
Your Love, which went on to become a number 1 hit in the Eastern Cape for
six consecutive weeks. This led to a recording contract with EMI Records. He
relocated to Johannesburg in 1997, where he performed extensively for several
years. This was followed by several show contracts in the Middle East and
Europe.
Those who caught his
Josh Groban tribute back in 2008 will not have forgotten what was his most
popular and critically acclaimed show.
McLaren returns
this month with his new tribute to Josh Groban, one of the most accomplished and
talented singers of our time. Now with seven multi-platinum albums, he aims to
cover the best of Groban's 107 award winning songs. This makes the choice of
songs quite tricky!
However McLaren's
confident stage presence, his three-octave range voice and virtuoso
piano-playing makes capturing the essence of Josh Groban well within his
ability. He has the ability to move effortlessly from the biggest hits such as The Prayer, To Where You Are, You Raise
Me Up, Remember When It Rained and Believe to all-time operatic anthems
Shows take place at
Rhumbelow Durban on May 8 (20h00); May 9 (13h30 and 20h00) and May 10 (13h30
and 18h30) - Durban Umbilo.
Two further performances take place at the Allan Wilson Shellhole in Pietermaritzburg
on May 17 at 14h00 and 18h30.
Venues open 90
minutes before show for picnic dinner. Tickets R120 (R100 pensioners). Bring
food picnic baskets. Braais will be available at the Durban venue only. Bar available
(no alcohol may not be brought on to the premises). There is limited secure
parking.
Booking is
essential through Computicket or phone or email Roland on 082 499 8636 or email
: roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
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