Private Presley – a salute to the king
Bovim Ballet is thrilled to announce that, in association with the CoLab Network, they will be re-staging their fantastically popular Private Presley.
JOHANNESBURG – This will be the third season of the show since it was created in 2013, but the first time that the public has a chance to see the show outside of Cape Town.
Audiences can look forward to a kaleidoscope of timeless classics set to hip-swaying choreography that will leave you all shook up! Patrons can expect to leave the theatre with nostalgic memories and a smile on their face after having been thoroughly entertained by Bovim Ballet.
As with previous productions, Bovim Ballet continue their wonderful working relationships with some of South Africa’s top fashion designers. This creates a further level of excitement for the audience, who get to experience yet another layer of creativity whilst watching the show.
The enviable cast includes some of South Africa’s most sought-after dancers. Portraying the epic role of Elvis is the super-talented Henk Opperman (Freddie Mercury in Queen at the Ballet and winner of Dans! Dans! Dans!), while the role of Priscilla is danced by the exquisite Nicola van der Merwe (SwingTime, Queen at the Ballet).
Elvis’ best friend, Nick Adams, is danced by Devon Marshbank (Jim Hutton in Queen at the Ballet), while Tanya Futter (African Footprint), Simoné Botha (Miss Deaf SA 2012) and Faye Dubinski (Queen at the Ballet) respectively portray three of the most well-known love interests in Elvis’s life namely Ann-Margret Olsson, Natalie Wood and Juliet Prowse.
These strong leads are further enhanced by a stellar supporting cast including Sven-Eric Müller, Michèle La Trobe, Alex Ishchenko, Buyile Narwele, Ché Milani, Tamryn van Houten, Manie Irving, Gill Upsher, JV Mattei, Kristin Wilson, Franco Lamprecht, Lwanele Masiza, Xola Willie, Rachel Abrahams, Craig Arnolds and Jenna Roll.
Private Presley runs on the Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre from October 9 to 25. Performances are Wednesdays to Fridays at 20:00, Saturdays at 15:00 and 20:00 and Sundays at 15:00. There are fourteen shows only. Tickets range from R150 to R350 and are exclusively available from www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0861 670 670.
Discounted rates for groups of ten or more are available by calling Joburg Theatre on 011 877 6853/6815. Pensioners also qualify for a 10 per cent discount.
Preview performances at 20:00 on Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10 are available at a two for one discounted price.
Private Presley has no age restriction although no under three’s encouraged due to patron comfort.
The show runs for two hours and 10 minutes including a 20 minute interval.
For more info, log onto www.bovimballet.com
*Photographs – Pat Bromilow-Downing.
