Above: Henk Opperman (Elvis) in Sean Bovim's Private Presley. Photo by Pat Bromilow-Downing

Middle:Elvis and Priscilla from Sean Bovim's Private Presley. Photo-Pat Bromilow-Downing

Below:Elvis (Henk Opperman) and Juliet Prowse (Faye Dubinski) in Private Presley. Photo-Pat Bromilow-Downing

In Johannesburg for the first time, Sean Bovim’s Private Presley – A Salute to the King, will be staged at The Mandela at Joburg Theatre for a limited season from 9 – 25 October 2015.

Bovim Ballet in association with the CoLab Network will be re-staging their popular Private Presley for the third season of the show since  2013. Starting with a 3-week season in Johannesburg during October, it will then go to Cape Town for a further 3-weeks in November.

From the creators of the smash hit Queen at the Ballet, the production features over 30 of Elvis Presley`s original recordings including Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, Blue Suede Shoes, A Little Less Conversation, Hound Dog and many more unforgettable hits. Private Presley follows the rise of one of Rock `n Roll`s greatest legends, portraying key moments from his jam-packed life.

 Fashionistas can look forward to costumes designed by Craig Port (guest judge on ‘America's Next Top Model’ with Tyra Banks and ‘Africa's Next Top Model’ with Oluchi)  KLûK CGDT (African Fashion Designers of the year 2011 & 2012) and Ian West (Miss SA contestants & Miss World presenters).

 Portraying the 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.

 Previous reviews include:

"A treat fit for a King!" Cape Times

"The show is a Hit" City Press

☆☆☆☆☆ die Burger

"Visually Striking" Cape Argus

Private Presley runs on the Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre from 9 - 25 October. Performances are Wednesdays to Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. There are fourteen shows only, so diarise and don't miss it! 

Tickets range from R150 – 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% discount.

Preview performances at 8pm on Friday 9 October and Saturday 10 October are available at a 2-for-1 discounted price.

For more info, log onto www.bovimballet.com

Private Presley has no age restriction although no under 3’s encouraged due to patron comfort.

The show runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes including a 20 minute interval.

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