Chris Chameleon is currently in Europe to do prestigious Theatre Tours in both the Netherlands and  Belgium. This is the third consecutive year that Chris has been invited back to perform in theatres across the Netherlands, a tour organized by Kik Productions (www.kikproductions.nl), and the first year that he makes his Belgian stage debut in a tour organized by Cultura vof (www.culturavof.be).

Of this upcoming  tour, Chris says “It’s exciting to still be able to present myself to so many new audiences after so many years in Europe.  I haven’t been in most of these theatres and this is a good example of how large the scene in those countries is compared to what we enjoy in South Africa. Every year I add a few more skills to my bag of tricks and I can’t wait to let the monkey loose on the Dutch and Belgian audiences.  They are a rather discerning bunch of theatre-goers and generally I take their response as a good indicator of the effectiveness of my performance innovations.”

Theatre-goers also have two new album releases to look forward to:

In early 2009, Chris Chameleon released “Kyk Hoe Lyk Ons Nou” – a CD inspired by a documentary on Afrikaans speakers of which Chris was the presenter and narrator.   Three years in the making, this 4-part documentary airs in November 2009 in South Africa.  This year’s theater performances will feature popular tracks such as “Apie,” “Eiland,” and “Taal van die Liefde” amongst others.

And a special release is being printed specifically for this tour, titled “Chris Chameleon: Live at the Folkwoods Festival” which is a live recording by Dutch Radio broadcaster NOS, of Chris’ performance at the Folkwoods festival in 2007 in Eindhoven.  Truly a unique and magical recording which captures Chris’ live spirit as well as popular live songs which are not featured on any of his solo releases.  Only 3000 of these CDs will ever be printed so they are indeed a special and limited release.

If there is one thing people know to expect from this exceptional artist, it is the unexpected.  Do not miss Chris Chameleon as he blends his humour and passion with his melodies and vocal artwork. 

The 2009 Theater Tour dates are as follows:

OCTOBER
27-Oct 
 Theater De Nobelaer
 Etten-Leur
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 076-5034350
 nobelaer.nl
 
28-Oct
 Ledeltheater
 Oostburg
 NL
 20h15
 For tickets call: +31 0117-452735
 ledeltheater.nl
 
29-Oct
 Theater de Purmaryn
 Purmerend
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 0299-432205
 depurmaryn.nl
 
30-Oct
 Podium Reimerswaal
 Yerseke
 NL
 20h00
 For tickets call: +31 0113-551552 
 podiumreimerswaal.nl
 
31-Oct
 Theater Bouwkunde
 Deventer
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 0570-614075
 theaterbouwkunde.nl
 
 
NOVEMBER
 
1-Nov
 Theater in de Muze
 Noordwijk
 NL
 20h15
 For tickets call: +31 071-3646226
 theaterindemuze.nl
 
3-Nov
 Het Oude Raadhuis
 Hoofddorp
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 023-5563707
 demeerse.com
 
4-Nov
 De Goudse Schouwburg
 Gouda
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 0182-513750
 goudseschouwburg.nl
 
5-Nov
 Schouwburg Arnhem
 Arnhem
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 026-4437343
 schouwburg-arnhem.nl
 
6-Nov
 Isala Theater
 Capelle a/d IJssel
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 010-4586400
 isalatheater.nl
 
7-Nov
 Theater Heerlen
 Heerlen
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 045-5716607
 parkstadlimburgtheaters.nl
 
8-Nov
 Theater Peeriscoop
 Gorinchem
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 0183-692222
 peeriscoop.nl
 
10-Nov
 Theater Hof 88
 Almelo
 NL
 20h15
 For tickets call: +31 0546-850264
 hof88.nl
 
11-Nov
 Koningstheater
 Den Bosch
 NL
 20h15
 For tickets call: +31 0900-33727233
 koningstheater.nl
 
12-Nov
 Theater De Kom
 Nieuwegein
 NL
 20h15
 For tickets call: +31 030-6045554
 dekom.nl
 
13-Nov
 Theaters Tilburg
 Tilburg
 NL
 20h00
 For tickets call: +31 013-5432220
 theaterstilburg.nl
 
16-Nov
 De Kleine Komedie
 Amsterdam
 NL
 20h15
 For tickets call: +31 020-6240534
 dekleinekomedie.nl
 
17-Nov
 Theater de Regentes
 Den Haag
 NL
 20h30
 For tickets call: +31 070-3637798
 deregentes.nl
 
2009 has been a phenomenal year for Chris Chameleon.  Highlights included:

* A rock show tour in Europe.

*Award-winning sold-out performances at South Africa’s most prestigious festivals.

*Performed at the Mandela Day Concert as one of the South African representatives in Radio City Music Hall, New York City.

*A successful nation-wide tour with the large SAMA-award nominated production, Klassieke Chameleon.

* The10th Anniversary of South Africa’s largest on-stage production, Huisgenoot Skouspel.

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