Eighties Tribute Show
James Marais and Monique Cassells’ new “Eighties Tribute Show” pays tribute to great artists and songs from the 1980s, including songs by artists such as Queen, Wham!, Bryan Adams, Billy Joel, Shakin Stevens, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits and more. As with all their tribute shows, you can expect a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James and Monique, alternating as a duo and individual performers, who also do multiple costume changes throughout.
James and Monique are renowned for their oldies tribute shows, which have brought them sold-out attendances at countless venues at which they have performed together since 2009. Their productions previously successfully performed at The Drama Factory include the ever-popular “Oldies But Goldies”, “From Memphis To Las Vegas: An Elvis Presley Tribute”, “The 70s Vs ‘80s Tribute”, “Old School Country Legends Tribute”, “A Trip Down Memory Lane” and “Back To The Seventies: ‘70s Tribute”.
James is the no. 1 Elvis Presley tribute artist in the country, and has appeared on television several times, including appearances on SABC 2’s game shows, “Noot Vir Noot” and “Musiek Roulette”, as well as Kyknet’s “Jou Show”, presented by Emo Adams. In this ‘80s tribute, he shows his versatility with songs such as Neil Diamond’s “Love On The Rocks” and Tom Jones’ “Kiss”.
Monique, who has gained widespread praise for her powerhouse voice and performances, as well as her versatility, further extends her repertoire with tributes to Tina Turner (“The Best”) and Cher (“If I Could Turn Back Time”), among others. Monique made her television debut on SABC 2’s “Musiek Roulette” in May 2018.
Come and join James and Monique for some 1980s nostalgia!
Audience Responses
Absolutely brilliant. Monique and James are excellent. My husband was actually singing with and thoroughly enjoyed the show so did I. Encore please return as James said "2045" I should still be around.
Absolutely brilliant. Monique and James are excellent. My husband was actually singing with and thoroughly enjoyed the show so did I. Encore please return as James said "2045" I should still be around.
Absolutely brilliant. Monique and James are excellent. My husband was actually singing with and thoroughly enjoyed the show so did I. Encore please return as James said "2045" I should still be around.
Absolutely brilliant. Monique and James are excellent. My husband was actually singing with and thoroughly enjoyed the show so did I. Encore please return as James said "2045" I should still be around.
Absolutely brilliant. Monique and James are excellent. My husband was actually singing with and thoroughly enjoyed the show so did I. Encore please return as James said "2045" I should still be around.
great performance - what a pity that there were so little auditors...
We really enjoyed the late afternoon, early evening show and the opportunity "to meet" James Marais and Monique Cassells. We admired their selection from the extensive range of songs popular during the 1980s. Their presentation of them was faultless. We rate both James and Monique 4 stars and an extra star for Monique for going to the trouble of her changes of clothes during the show. We look forward to their next visit to the Drama Factory
Although we've enjoyed it a lot it would've been even better with a band, it became a bit karaoke, but they are still awesome artists
What a fabulous show! They both have amazing voices. Thank you 😊
What a fabulous show! They both have amazing voices. Thank you 😊