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Friday, September 21, 2018

GODFREY JOHNSON IN BREL, COWARD AND ME


(Godfrey Johnson)

Godfrey Johnson returns to Durban with a show celebrating some of his favourite artists. An evening of Jacques Brel, Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Leonard Cohen, Kurt Weill and more. The show, which will run at Rhumbelow Tina’s Hotel in Kloof from September 21 to 23, is filled with pathos, humour and a dash of madness.

Come and enjoy this colourful musical journey of poetry and piano. Johnson will perform some favourites such as Brel’s Marieke, Coward’s, Mrs Worthington, Cohen’s Hallelujah and his own original songs.

Godfrey Johnson has performed in over 200 productions and has won numerous awards over the years. He was recently nominated for Fleur du Cap Awards in three categories for his work in his one-man show, Vaslav (best actor in a musical, best performance in a solo show and best musical score). Recent hit shows include, The Shadow of Brel, Flirting with Coward and Unzipped.

Shows take place on Friday and Saturday (September 21 and 22) with performances at 20h00 with the Sunday show (September 23) starting at 18h30. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner.

Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners) and tables seat 6. (No alcohol or food may be brought on to the premises). Tickets are cash or EFT only. Secure parking is available. Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland (also for large group booking discounts of 20 or more) on 082 499 8636 or email: roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/

Tina’s Hotel is situated at 4 Beryldene Road in Kloof.