#Mannequin

'Kaalkop' is back...

Nataniël has been in the industry for over 2 decades and is truly a South African icon on stage and screen. I have always been a fan of the 'Kaalkop' and thoroughly his performances. Now Nataniël has returned to the stage in the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace and will be on stage until 25 September 2016 in #Mannequin.

This is a production which tells the story, in English & Afrikaans, of an author who plays with the idea of writing a book about the life of tailor and his reclusive lifestyle. Now #Mannequin is the story that is told by this tailor. If you are a Nataniël fan, you know that his productions are always full of surprises which are full of fear, cruelty, humour, truth and a bit of fantasy. #Mannequin is exactly that! And what is a Nataniël show without a few of his creative stories of people of his past.

Nataniël surprises theatre-goers with a few of his own versions of some of the world's best known songs from the late sixties and eighties. His rendition of Prince's - Purple Rain is just incredible.

Every little detail on that stage is crafted to perfection. The lights are in the perfect positions. They don't shine a mere centimetre off from exactly where they need to be. The movement of props on stage happen without you knowing it and within the few seconds where the stage lights go off & on again, the stage is transformed and Nataniël is in a new extravagant costume, designed by the multi award-winning designer Floris Louw. The decor and props on stage are extravagant in true Nataniël fashion and just add that extra bit of something on stage.

Nataniël shares the stage with some of his long-time fellow musicians: Charl du Plessis, Juan Oosthuizen, Werner Spies & Hugo Radyn and singers: Nicolaas Swart & Dihan Slabbert. (The scene where they perform Purple Rain is beautiful!)

A word of warning. Do not even take your phone out during the production. Nataniël will single you out and make you feel like an idiot in front of the entire theatre. (It's the funniest thing ever and honestly, it is amazing when no one in that entire theatre has a cellphone light shining up into their face and they can enjoy the show.)

Tickets available for the 90 minute show at Computicket or on www.emperorspalace.com

Oh, there is an age restriction of No Under 15's. (Yes, it is Nataniël and he does use words that will make you blush.)

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Kaalkop

"En al drink julle net vanaand water of aanmaakkoeldrank, jy sit vir hom in 'n mooi glas... Jy weet nie wat gebeur more nie." - Nataniël

If any one of you have ever had the opportunity to go watch a show or production of Nataniël and not gone, this is where I shake my head in disappointment. Any of his shows are an absolute must see!

Nataniël is most certainly one of South Africa's top performers and you are guaranteed to have the most fabulous time whilst in his company at any of his shows.

A quick bio. Nataniël le Roux born in Grahamstown. Studied music in Stellenbosch. Started cabaret and became a fantastic stage artist. Currently residing in Pretoria and most days you will find him presenting his cooking show 'Die Nataniël Tafel' or managing his brand 'Kaalkop' or running his charity organisation.

His latest production on stage at Emperors Palace - Rainbow at Midnight. As he puts it; "the most advance project of my career." The story is starts out when a descendant finds a diary with an entry based on the events of one night back in 1880 when a group of people visiting the rainbow traveling fair have an experience which some would consider supernatural and how it would affect and alter their lives forever.

One can only expect this story to be told in a true Nataniël style. There is music, stories in English and Afrikaans and the most stunning designs which will captivate your every sense.

Since Nataniël has combined strength with singers Corlea, Lindiwe Bungane, Nicolaas Swart, acrobat Brad Dreyer and resident band consisting of Charl du Plessis (keyboards), Juan Oosthuizen (guitars), Werner Spies (bass), Hugo Radyn (drums) and Tonia Selley (percussion and vocals), the company has turned - in true Victorian style - into a performing troupe, creating two more stage productions plus a brand new cd, Moodswing. Nataniël describes this past year as one of the best creative periods in his life with one of the strongest companies of his career.