Due to incredible popular demand after a sell-out show last year, Noite Portuguesa returns to The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City on Friday 28 June, to showcase a brand new non-stop celebration of song and dance.
For one night only, audiences will revel in the vibrant culture and rich heritage of South Africa's Portuguese community in spectacular fashion provided by an 18-strong cast.
Musicians Viriato Da Fonseca a.k.a. TEX and Natasha Bambo, exquisite rock violinist Caitlin, a live band and stunning dancers, will provide an unforgettable evening of pure nostalgia and fun through a wide range of music styles.
The audience will be taken on a visual and audio feast of instantly recognisable hits alongside some new numbers from a host of countries including Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil, Cap Verde and Madeira.
The smorsgasboard of tracks will include Fados (including the hauntingly beautiful Fados du Rosa), Catlin's rendition of Coimbra, Tex and Natasha's duet, Dunas, Portuguese pop song "Morango do Nordeste", Bere Bara, Immigrantes Sem Fronteiras and many others, culminating in a medley of Un Dos Tres and Macarena.
TEX began his music career at an early age, playing the piano from 6 years of age. Since then, he has performed at venues like Mar e Sol, Rodizio, Emperors Palace, Lusito Land, to name but a few as well as being stationed in Europe for over a year. With his band 8th Avenue, he's shared the stage with many top SA bands including Prime Circle, Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels, First Project and many more.
Natasha Bambo is currently an Honours Student in History but her passion is in the Performing Arts. Her theatre credits include Forbidden Broadway and Little Shop of Horrors, and is thriled to be part of Noite Portuguesa for this second staging at the Lyric Theatre.
Caitlin is a rock violinist with a difference, defying the norm. Caitlin is self taught, teaching herself to play the violin off the internet. Proudly Zambian, she has performed in the presence of royalty, presidents and world leaders around the world.
Noite Portuguesa takes place at 20h30 on Friday, 28 June. Tickets are priced from R100 – R140 and are available through computicket or at The Lyric Box Office 011 248 5000.
There is no age restriction but no under 3's advised due to patron comfort.
A special group hospitality package has also been made available, for a minimum of 10 people or more. For just R300 per person, the group would receive the show ticket, a delicious 2-course dinner at the Back O' The Moon, Parking Voucher, R50 Casino Freeplay and a R30 Drinks Voucher on the Casino Floor. For bookings, call 011-248-5257 or email goldreef@hospitality@tsogosun.com .
Also available is a "Night Out Package" - spoil your partner with a night out for just R600 per couple including two show tickets, 2-course dinner at Back O' The Moon, R100 Freeplay and a R60 Drinks Voucher on the Casino Floor. Bookings for this package is only available through the Lyric Theatre Box Office only by calling 011-248-5000.
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