{"id":2928,"date":"2026-01-27T08:35:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T08:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brianberkman.com\/?p=2928"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:56:28","slug":"seven-time-fleur-du-cap-nominee-brings-the-masters-wit-and-music-to-intimate-garden-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brianberkman.com\/?p=2928","title":{"rendered":"Seven-Time Fleur du Cap Nominee Brings The Master&#8217;s Wit and Music to Intimate Garden Setting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pringle Proms presents an elegant afternoon of entertainment as distinguished performer Godfrey Johnson channels the incomparable No\u00ebl Coward in a specially curated revue over Afternoon Tea on Saturday, 7th February 2026, from 3pm to 6pm at Brian Berkman&#8217;s Pringle Bay home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intimate garden performance will feature Coward&#8217;s most beloved compositions, including Mad About The Boy, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, I&#8217;ll See You Again, A Room with a View, and I&#8217;ll Follow My Secret Heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Distinguished Career<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Godfrey Johnson has been nominated for seven Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards throughout his distinguished career, establishing himself as one of South Africa&#8217;s most versatile musical theatre artists. His one-person show &#8220;The Shadow of Brel,&#8221; directed by Sanjin Muftic, earned him a Fleur du Cap nomination and showcases his remarkable interpretations of Jacques Brel&#8217;s emotionally charged repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnson serves as composer and musical director for legendary satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys and has written numerous musicals. His recent show &#8220;VASLAV,&#8221; directed by acclaimed theatre director Lara Bye, earned him multiple nominations. Other celebrated productions include &#8220;Flirting with Coward&#8221; and &#8220;The Minnie and Johnson Show,&#8221; demonstrating his range from classical interpretations to contemporary musical theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests will be welcomed with a Pimm&#8217;s cocktail before enjoying traditional Afternoon Tea fare, including cucumber sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, carrot and chocolate cakes, and a selection of savoury items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Godfrey Johnson presents No\u00ebl Coward Revue<br>When: Saturday, 7th February 2026, 3pm\u20136pm<br>Where: Brian Berkman&#8217;s Garden, Pringle Bay<br>Tickets: R550 per person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For bookings and enquiries:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/352913-godfrey-johnson-channels-the-master-at-afternoon-tea\/\">https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/352913-godfrey-johnson-channels-the-master-at-afternoon-tea\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pringle Proms presents an elegant afternoon of entertainment as distinguished performer Godfrey Johnson channels the incomparable No\u00ebl Coward in a specially curated revue over Afternoon Tea on Saturday, 7th February 2026, from 3pm to 6pm at Brian Berkman&#8217;s Pringle Bay home. 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