(Melanie Roberts)
Coming to Rhumbelow
Theatre is All of Me, a show with
Melanie Roberts in her inimitable diva style with Shemual Mahabeer on piano.
At last! Melanie
performs her first ever solo show in 33 years of being in showbiz. Four
countries, 200 shows - some devised and written by herself - and over 400
corporates has brought her to now ... go solo.
A kaleidoscope of
songs from the 40's to today, combined with her cabaret and musical theatre
songs and into the pot an array of styles from pop to swing, jazz to ballads, all
woven together with her irreverent wit, conversations with the audience and
anecdotes from 33 years of performing.
Expect to hear hits
by Elton John, Billy Joel, Elvis, Ed Sheeran, Gloria Gaynor, Turner, Bruno
Mars, George Gershwin, Sting, The Carpenters, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, James
Brown, Cole Porter, Beatles ... and much more.
Encouraged by
friends and audience members, Roberts decided she might have enough to give a
show worth hearing. "it's only taken 33 years but with the superb
accompaniment of a versatile and brilliant pianist such as Shemual and his
ability to embrace so many different styles of music as well as recognising and
working with my somewhat unusual voice range I am hoping it will be a cracker
of a show. Simply put it's "All of me" out there on stage giving all
to you with dollops of passion and laughs,” she says.
Roberts’ gowns are
by Karen Monk Klijnstra and hair by Faye @ Hoi Polloi .
All of Me runs from July 15 to 17 with performances on Friday and Saturday at 20h00
and on Sunday at 14h00 and 18h30. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for
picnic dinner. Tickets R140 (R120 pensioners and tables of eight or more).
Take along food
picnic baskets. 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 Durban is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle
Road in Umbilo.
Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland on 082
499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
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