South Africa’s ‘Prince of the piano’ and larger than life entertainment celebrity, Ian Von Memerty, joins forces with the popular Centrestage band to make a triumphant return to the Boardwalk Amphitheatre, reprising their hit tribute to Elton John Honky Cats on 2 and 3 March 2018. “Honky Cats promises fans a close-to-the-real-thing music experience as the talented cast of entertainers relive on stage some of his greatest hits of all time. This show was a sellout success when it last came to … [Read more...] about Honky Cats Tribute to Elton John
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Another voice from PE on the #FeesMustFall impasse
Writing for the Daily Maverick, Port Elizabeth based Ian von Memerty - a well known entertainer, actor, singer, musician, writer, director and television presenter says: I confess to feeling depressed, doubtful and dented. But I suppose that is only natural, when our futures are no more than ping-pong balls that are smashed between the political players of our country. I want to leave the powerless land of the plebs for the land of “absolutely!” Should a student with academic … [Read more...] about Another voice from PE on the #FeesMustFall impasse
Showcase: Keyboard Killers
Entertainer Ian von Memerty, is currently touring South Africa with his latest show, Keyboard Killers. Inspired by some piano greats, Ian von Memerty’s Keyboard Killers brings the magic of Freddy Mercury, John Legend, Cole Porter, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Noel Coward, Irving Berlin and Fats Waller to stages across South Africa. For the past two years, he has entrusted Magnetic Storm’s lighting designer David Limbert to tour with him. Limbert, who is well-respected in his field and heads the … [Read more...] about Showcase: Keyboard Killers
Fiela’s Child
One of South Africa's most beloved tales will be playing out on the Savoy Theatre stage from 8 to 19 November. The Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society are deep into rehearsals for Ian von Memerty's FIELA's CHILD. The original novel, Fiela Se Kind was written by Daleen Mathee and the movie made Shaleen Surtee-Richards a star. Daleen Mathee then translated the novel into English (available on Kalahari) and Ian von Memerty realised that this most beautiful of South African stories would … [Read more...] about Fiela’s Child
Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child
The Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to be bringing Ian von Memerty's musical version of Fiela's Child to the stage in November 2011. This hauntingly beautiful show, based on Delene Matthee's much loved novel Fiela se Kind, will be seen first by Port Elizabeth theatre goers. Ian has entrusted his work to the brilliantly capable hands of Director Robin Williams who, along with Musical Director Neil Leachman and Lighting Designer David Limbert, will make this classic South … [Read more...] about Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child
Sponsor A Child
Sponsor a child from as little as R50.00, bring the family and come watch this awesome show and join EPCYCC in CIRCLE OF LIFE. A family show starring Ian Von Memerty of "Strictly come dancing fame", one of South Africa's greatest entertainers. He joins his family, Wife Viv, Son Oscar and daughter Kasvia on stage in a show that will have you crying and laughing as he talks about his life's dramas, the child he lost and how Oscar surviving MPS6 a life threatening disease. This he does with his … [Read more...] about Sponsor A Child
