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‘Thriller Live’ to celebrate the undisputed King of Pop
‘Thriller Live’, the high octane song, Grant’s association with Michael dance and video spectacular cele- Jackson spanned over twenty-one brating the music and career of Mi- years, and in that time he enjoyed chael Jackson and the Jackson 5, is seeing the megastar entertain mil- soon to be staged for the first time lions of people all over the world. in South Africa. Grant was privileged to have had Currently ‘moonwalking’ its way great access to Jackson’s world around the world after three ac- over the years, i.e. during the re- claimed European tours and stand- cording of the ‘Dangerous’ album, ing ovations for the past three years ‘HIStory’ album, world tours, photo in London’s West End, ‘Thriller Live’ and video shoots, exclusive inter- will show at The Grand West Arena views, lunches, dinners and more. In six performances only from Thurs- 1994, Grant wrote the best-selling day September 9 to Sunday Sep- Michael Jackson chronology ‘The tember 12. Visual Documentary’, published by The production includes eye- Omnibus Press. popping multi-media effects and Thriller Live’s award winning dazzling choreography by the Director/Choreographer Gary Lloyd show’s award-winning director Gary has worked with many established Lloyd, who has previously worked artists which among others in- with artists including Leona Lewis, clude: Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Will Young, Robbie Williams, Kelly Bassey, Robin Gibb, Leona Lewis, Clarkson and Girls Aloud, plus ad- Ray Quinn, G4, Will Young, Gareth ditional choreography by five time Gates, Emma Bunton, Robbie Wil- MTV award-winning LaVelle Smith liams, Pink, Anastasia, Lemar, Rachel Jnr. Stevens, Natasha and Daniel Bed- Adrian Grant, Co-Producer and ingfield, Kelly Clarkson, Girls Aloud, Original Creator of ‘Thriller Live’, Liberty X, Ordinary Boys, Blue, started the ‘Annual Michael Jack- Atomic Kitten, Basement Jaxx, ABC, son Celebration’ in 1991, when a Soul II Soul and S Club 8. thousand fans from across the UK In a career spanning 40 years, descended upon the Hammersmith Michael Jackson sold an unparal- Palais for a party and show in hon- leled 750 million records world- our of Michael Jackson. wide with the ‘Thriller’ album still The celebration grew and grew the world’s best-selling recording of and in 2001, Michael Jackson per- all time. ‘Thriller Live’ includes over sonally attended the tenth anni- two-hours of non-stop hit songs. versary show, which sold out at the In the past year alone, more Hammersmith Apollo. than 500 000 people in the United It featured 100 performers and Kingdom have seen ‘Thriller Live’, Jackson described it as “beautiful smashing Box Office records at the and incredible”. That gave Grant Lyric Theatre. the inspiration to develop the show further and in 2005, he put ‘Thriller * Tickets are priced from R150 to Live’ into production. R300. Book at Computicket. A scene from ‘Thriller Live’ 30980 TJDR (CT)
THE V&A WATERFRONT Wine Affair THE BEST WINES OF THE CAPE with a hint of sea breeze
Want to experience the best the Cape has to offer in wine and fine gourmet food at a venue with breathtaking views? Come to the V&A Waterfront Wine Affair at the Waterfront Lookout on top of the Breakwater Rooftop. Taste old favourites and exciting newcomers from a wide range of wine estates and pair them up with the many different flavours of the excellent cuisine on offer. And in between, don’t forget to stop and smell the sea breeze and marvel at the view of ocean, harbour and mountain.
R75 EARLY BOOKING UNTIL SUNDAY, 25 APRIL 4 – 7 MAY 5PM – 9PM R90 (TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY) AND R110 (FRIDAY) THE WATERFRONT LOOKOUT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES A COMPLIMENTARY WINE GLASS, WINE AND FOOD TASTINGS. BOOK NOW AT COMPUTICKET WINE FOR POST-FESTIVAL DELIVERY WILL BE ON SALE.
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