When a scandal breaks out in a small town, everybody sits up to take note.
This certainly was the case when Dame Leyla Lemborjini, donning her high heels and sequined satin gown, set her beautifully manicured feet in Steytlerville to take up residence.
To the intrigue of all, the townsfolk were soon to find out that their new neigbour was in fact the illegitamite daughter of the legendary Miss Sophie, from Dinner for One, and her butler James!
After a passionate affair with an Italian Count, who invested a fortune in her career as a performer, Leyla now finds herself on stage at the Karroo Theatrical Hotel in Steytlerville.
As star of the Steytlerville Follies Dinner Show, she entertains and thrills the crowds with renditions of Diva classics including numbers done by Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey and Celine Dion.
Together with entertainer and pianist Fredy Ferrari, Steytlerville Follies is an unexpected extravaganza of sequins, glitter and laughter, reminicent of Burlesque, Le Cages aux Folles and Moulin Rouge.
Special Saturday Show package:
R500.00 per person sharing includes - accomodation, a delectable 3 course candle lit dinner together with the show, and a scrumptious buffet breakfast the following morning.
The show is suitable for all ages. ( Children under 12 pay R365.00 )
When:
Every Saturday night.
Time:
Dinner begins at 19:30 ( show between main course and dessert.)
Dinner and Show only:
R170.00 p.p. includes 3 course dinner and show (drinks not included.)
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Who was Grimaldi ?
Grimaldi’s Theatre is named after a most interesting the little fluffy white dog, mascot of the Karroo Theatrical Hotel. He had a long, adventurous and most unusual life.
He was of a noble and highly sought after breed known as the Cotton De Tulear, originating from Madagascar. One of the top performing dog acts in the world, he entertained thousands of people bringing tears of laughter and touching the hearts of everyone.
Grimaldi travelled extensively and had his own passport. He particularly loved flying, residing in luxurious hotels and dining in fine restaurants. He performed in many a Circus, variety theatres and exclusive supper-clubs, travelling all over Europe, America and South Africa.
His performance consisted of a fifteen minute long comic routine which was a show-stopper. He summoned tremendous applause which was never less than three minutes in duration.
This often proved to be a source of an great annoyance to his egocentric artist colleagues. Grimaldi was named after the first white-face clown, Joseph Grimaldi who was a comic genius and precursor of Charlie Chaplain, Marcel Marceau and Danny Kaye.
Grimaldi spent two months of the year on vacation in his native Cape Town where he was a celebrity of note. Every evening he insisted on spending an hour or so in the local pub where he had a permanently reserved bar stool and the full attention of fellow patrons. An impeccably well mannered gentleman, Grimaldi was always immaculately groomed, flaunting a diamante studded collar.
He retired and moved back to South Africa in 2002 making the Karroo Theatrical Hotel in Steytlerville his new home where he resided in bliss. There he finally found the space to lead an undemanding existence, away from the limelight and free of any stress. He passed away at the age of sixteen leaving a huge void but such precious memories.
