GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - "May the fourth be with you," was the parting line of the much-loved Aunty Ethel and her latest persona, the super hero with her purple heart.
Aunty Ethel is a Garden Route celebrity. This, sometimes sweet and dear old pensioner, with her warped sense of humour and an exceptionally sharp nose for news, hails from Mossel Bay.
Aunty Ethel was part of a special show in Sedgefield in aid of the Living Cornerstone Alzheimer Residence on Saturday, 4 May. She joined up with the well-known cabaret piano player Emile Minnie and together they put on a super show.
In the light of the smash-hit Avengers: Endgame, which is now the most tweeted-about movie of all time and the elections, which asks for super powers from us all, Ethel thought it was time to showcase her purple heart and appear as the Aged Avenger (or maybe even the ancient one).
Ethel rocked up in her usual pink and purple paraphanalia, but reappeared in her superhero suit. She took the audience by storm and after informing the audience that she was the wrong colour for any political party, she danced her way out of the Red Roof Scarab Market auditorium with the ever popular Miriam Makeba's "Pata Pata" an Afro-pop dance song.
Minnie, with his sultry voice and phenomenal piano playing, vowed the audience with his lyrics and humour. His French songs were exceptionally beautiful.
History has it that Minnie's singing career started with his first screech when he was born. He put on such a show that the doctor exclaimed, "Wow, the lad has a super pair of lungs," and that is where it all started.
For those who missed the show, there is good news. On Friday, 17 May at 18:30 for 19:00, the Monroe Theatre in Mossel Bay will celebrate its 12th birthday and Aunty Ethel and Minnie will be in action.
Tickets, at R120, are available from Joan (082 415 9588).
Known for his delightful style of interaction with his audience, Emile will also be staging his brand new album Ongekende Wêreld. He has been nominated on several occasions for his work and his performances are not to be missed, feel-good events that will put the bounce back into your step.
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