PRIVATE PRESLEY: A SALUTE TO THE KING

I can honestly say that this performance at The Joburg Theater was one of my favorite performances ever. Who would have thought you could take the King of Rock n Roll and add a genre of dance that is so beautiful and elegant to it.

Sean Bovim, did a fantastic job transforming 50's style of dancing to ballet, I can only imagine how man hours of rehearsal and bloody feet went into this performance.

Henk Opperman, played Elvis, and WOW what a performance from the dancer. He bought Elvis back to life with his amazing performance. His movements, emotions and expressions on stage resinatated so much with the deceased King.

The show played from the 9th to the 25th of October 2015. It was such a brilliant show that I would have loved to have seen it go on for so many more shows. It was the first time the show had traveled to Johannesburg from Cape Town.

My favorite thing about the show was that there were so many different aspects to the show that you would never get bored or ever accuse the show of being one dimensional. There were parts that would have you laughing your head off and parts where you would shed a tear at the shear beauty of dance.

I decided to write this piece after the show, just to show the effect the show had on people. The verdict is in, people loved the show, they were moved by the show and they wanted more just as I did.

Thank you Colab Network, Joburg Theater and Sean Bovim Ballet Company.

ELVIS THE SHOW with NATHAN BELT

No one can compare to the King of Rock Elvis Presley, he will always be a legend to all ages, races, cultures and generations. No one can compare, however Nathan Belt is one of the best impersonators of Elvis and one of the best talents in the business.

Being a fan from a young age, one could definitely be sceptical when people pay tribute to legends and stars, both deceased and alive. However Nathan Belt has definitely put those worries aside with his tribute of the great legend. His voice and looks are an uncanny resemblance to Elvis. Nathan has the same husky deepness in his voice that caused girls of all ages to fall in love him all those years ago.

There is a night full of Elvis’s classics in store, including Jail house rock, blue suede shoes, love me tender, can’t help falling in love and many more to get the audience up and dancing.

Nathan Belt, all the way from Nashville, graces Johannesburg with his presence and brings Elvis back to life. “Nathan Belt is respected and applauded worldwide for his unique tribute to Elvis Presley.”

Although there were similarities between Elvis the Show and Whitney Houston, it did not defer from the greatness of both shows, as well as how professional the cast and crew were. This is not a show to be missed if you are a fan of the King.

Returning to The Mandela Theatre or the Joburg Theatre from the 26^th of February to the 8^th of March. Ticket prices range from R120 to R280.