Unzipped with Godfrey Johnson

4.36 (7)

Unzipped with Godfrey Johnson

March 17, 2018 to March 17, 2018
music
Godfrey Johnson
70mins

Godfrey Johnson will be performing songs by some of the greatest song writers of the twentieth century. Songs by Jacques Brel, Noel Coward, David Bowie and Supertramp. He will also introduce some of his hilarious alter egos such as the concerned citizen,Nugent Stein and the insane kugel Divina Munschka. An evening of intimate and marvelous cabaret.
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> Some of the songs from the show:
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> The Logical Song - Supertramp
> If We Only Have love- Jacques Brel
> Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
> Modern Man - Godfrey Johnson
> Mrs Worthington - Noel Coward
> Sleeps With Butterflies - Tori Amos
> Mad Dogs and Englishmen - Noel Coward
> I'm Not Going to Sing That Song - Godfrey Johnson
> The Mariners Revenge - The Decemberists
> Piano Man - Billy Joel
> Life On Mars - David Bowie

Multi-award winning actor, singer, composer and pianist Godfrey Johnson is known for his originality, humour and skill. He has been wowing international audiences for over twenty years and continues to do so with his eclectic and ground-breaking style. He has a huge repertoire which includes material by Leonard Cohen, Brel, Coward and dozens more.>
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> In 2015, he was nominated for three Fleur du Cap awards for this production: best actor in a musical, best performance in a one-person show and best composer. In the same year he appeared in David Kramer's hit musical "Orpheus in Africa". In February 2017 Johnson had a successful run of his one-man play "Vaslav" at The Auto and General Theatre on The Square in Sandton. He has made numerous television appearances and starred in the film "Once Upon a Roadtrip". He composed the music for Pieter-Dirk Uys's musical, "Die Van Aardes van Grootoor" which enjoyed a hugely successful run at The Theatre on The Bay.
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> "One of South Africa's most sublime musical theatre performers...." - Natal Mercury
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> "A mesmerizing performer..." - Cape Times

Audience Responses

GODFREY's PERFORMANCE IS ALWAYS GOOD, VARIED AND PROFESSIONAL. HOWEVER, THE VENUE IS RUN IN A VERY AMATEUR MANNER.

Rodney • Attended March 17, 2018, 8 p.m.
4.0

GODFREY's PERFORMANCE IS ALWAYS GOOD, VARIED AND PROFESSIONAL. HOWEVER, THE VENUE IS RUN IN A VERY AMATEUR MANNER.

Rodney • Attended March 17, 2018, 8 p.m.
4.0

Out of the top drawers!

Celistine • Attended March 17, 2018, 8 p.m.
5.0

Absolutely loved it

Mike • Attended March 17, 2018, 8 p.m.
5.0

Most Enjoyable !

Renée • Attended March 17, 2018, 8 p.m.

Lorissa • Attended March 17, 2018, 8 p.m.
3.5

Entertaining, never boring and not too long. Enjoyed the show!

Ursula • Attended March 17, 2018, 8 p.m.
4.0

What a talented man who provided energy and entertainment beyond our expectations. Hope to see him here again.