(Ian von Memerty &
Vivienne Lawrence. Pic by Ivan Naude)
Enjoy a performance by two true theatrical talents at the
peak of their powers with Fantastic 50.
A golden theatrical anniversary of laughter, love, glamour
and humanity featuring fabulous costumes, dynamic dancing, magical music and
pianist pow!
When Ian von Memerty, an “emperor of musical theatre”, and
Vivienne Lawrence a “Queen Of Dance”, joined hands the result was bound to be a
dance of delight and drama – a tango of tense passion and sinuous sensuality.
As they both celebrate turning Fantastic 50 they share for
the first time, the story of how they overcame the huge challenge of their
children’s fatal genetic illnesses, conquering the statistics, celebrating life
and continuing to hone their combined skills ‘til “we are now working on a level
we have never worked before”.
An uplifting story of triumph over tragedy, their 25-year
partnership is brought to enthralling theatrical life where the bling of the
ballroom meets irreverent joie de vivre.
Von Memerty’s skill with the hugely successful A Handful of Keys, and his experience as
the presenter of Strictly Come Dancing
and the judge on SA’s Got Talent –
have shaped a show that is as enthralling as it is entertaining, and as
inspirational as it is invigorating.
Fantastic 50 runs
at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from November 11 to 22. Booking is via
Computicket.
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