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Virtual events In today’s world, virtual events are a powerful way to connect and engage. Elegant Experience specialises in creating virtual experiences as impactful as in-person events. Our comprehensive services include interactive webinars, live streaming, virtual conferences, and online workshops, all designed to keep your audience engaged. We offer everything from technical setup and platform management to content conceptualisation and branding & design. Whether it’s managing rehearsals, sourcing studios, or providing on-day staffing, we ensure your virtual event runs smoothly and successfully, whether for a small team or a global audience. CONCEPTUALISATION ⎮ TECHNICAL SETUP ⎮ PLATFORM MANAGEMENT ⎮ TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT ⎮ STUDIO MANAGEMENT & SOURCING ⎮ CONTENT CONCEPTUALISATION | REGISTRATIONS ⎮ BRANDING & DESIGN ⎮ REHEARSAL MANAGEMENT ⎮ ON DAY STAFFING ⎮ 3D PLATFORM CREATION ⎮ HYBRID EVENTING ⎮ BROADCAST RECORDING ⎮ POLLS ⎮ STATS Please tell us more about your event to gain access to our personal touch. First Name Last Name Email Mobile Number Date of event Region Event Venue Type of Event Number of Guests Request Submit

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BROOKE GREENHILL - CREATIVE PRODUCER Business Card Brooke studied at Arts Educational in London and began working in professional theatre at the age of 14. She has appeared in over 11 pantomimes across the UK, as well as on a ship in 10 different production shows, in Buddy, Oh What a Night, Hair, Honk, A Chorus Line and Pippin, working with some of the industry's best. She has spent the last 15 years in the UK working in theatre education with children and young adults, developing plays and honing theatrical abilities. Brooke founded Elegant Entertainment in 2011 after relocating to South Africa, and has since worked with clients such as Liberty, FNB, Nedbank, SACAA, SA Reserve Bank, SAGF, and many others on projects ranging from creating opening ceremonies to full-scale production shows, creative online engagements, and everything in between. The Elegant Experience works across the country, and with over 54 years of combined industry and global theatrical expertise, we will create unforgettable experiences for your guests. Our personal touch will assist you in engaging with your audience members in the appropriate manner and at the appropriate moment. ​ We have developed from our humble beginnings in 2007 when we offered our very own original Singing Waiter shows to become one of South Africa's premier event and entertainment organisations. ​ Our experience and products have grown over the years to include production, videography, conferencing, and virtual events. If you want to have a fantastic experience, we are the team that will make it happen. CLINTON HOURQUEBIE - CREATIVE PRODUCER Business Card Clinton is a well-known theatre practitioner with over 20 years of expertise. Clinton has spent the previous decade designing and directing several theatrical plays and musical theatre events, having earned an honours degree in performance art from AFDA. He appeared in everything from Grease and The Full Monty to an all-male version of The Pirates of Penzance. Clinton has directed and handled innumerable corporate productions for clients ranging from the South African banking sector to pharmaceutical businesses and worldwide mining firms as a creative director at Elegant Entertainment for the last six years. He has recently become an adept online show caller and has a knack for determining what content works best for each audience. ASHLEIGH BLACKBURN - CREATIVE MANAGER Business Card Ashleigh has over 20 years in the field of Interior Design for the high end private domestic market and select corporate projects. A design minded, creative at heart with a great and enduring love for all forms of design as well as all of the expressive arts. Graphic art and the written as well as spoken word being her style of expression, which she has practiced as an "extra mural" since school Eisteddfod days. Fully in her element surrounded by drama, dance and music as well as being "back stage" with her theatrical compatriots... Joining The Elegant Experience in 2022 was an opportunity to grow and expand in a space that combines working experience and a skillset from the design industry with many passion pastimes, it is an intersection of head and heart in many respects. CANDICE NKOSI - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Business Card Candice is a marketing professional with over 6 years of experience in the field. She has worked for various agencies in the advertising & entertainment industry. Since joining as Production Assistant at Elegant Experience in 2022, she has hit the ground running dotting all the "i"s, crossing all the "t"s with exuberant efficiency and her signature side of sass. Candice is an accomplished rapper, a performer, writer and is passionate about the artistry, lyrics and ethos of the genre. Her love for music in general extends to many styles and artists.

< Back Petra Laranjo ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng ✓ Inspirational Speaker ✓ Published Author ✓ Personal and Career-Growth Coach ✓ Personal Brand Specialist ✓ Social Impact Consultant Socially-purposed Petra Laranjo is recognized as a thought leader on the topics of Purpose, Confidence, Personal Brand and Social Impact. She has won and been nominated for multiple business and creative awards. Her unique approach in her focus areas of personal development, inspired leadership, personal brand, employee engagement, and women upliftment is due to 20 years of (collective) experience as an award-winning fashion designer, international stylist, actress, coach, speaker, PR, and Marketing specialist in the corporate world. Her book, “Living On Purpose. The Key To Change Your Life And Impact Others.” is a popular ‘HOW TO’ resource for personal and professional growth and includes the insights of 50 local and global leaders across various sectors. “Helping Professionals step into their potential so that they can show up with impact. ” Key Focus Areas: • Inspirational Key-note talks • Development Programmes • Workshops • Team Coaching • One: One Coaching • Image Makeovers Training & Development Areas: • Employee Development • Leadership and Management • Women Development • Graduates and Induction • Entrepreneurship Development• Secretaries / PA’s TESTIMONIALS “The difference these sessions have made within our organization is phenomenal. What started out as a two-day consultation turned into four months of presentations, consultations, project sites & makeovers.” – Mishaya Chettiar, Programme Lead, Accenture South Africa “Since the Living on Purpose session with Petra Laranjo, my team (women in middle management) at Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs – Eastern Cape, are so energized and focused on making a difference as individuals in their own work space and as a collective." – Bea Hackula, Dept. of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs, Eastern Cape “A passionate, meaningful and entertaining presentation. This talk was well received by our business with visible, easy to implement steps to becoming a stronger, more self-confident YOU in the workplace. We’ve experienced extremely positive feedback from all areas of the business and Petra’s engagement with us was truly insightful. ”Standard Bank, Wealth & Investment: Christopher Browne, Global Head / Daniella Pimstein, Global Head Human Capital. “The sessions with Petra have improved the confidence and performance of our team, resulting in less customer complaints and an increase in customer service. “ L. Nhlapo, Head: Foreign Nationals, Standard Bank

< Back Arias Anonymous Nationwide ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Select a date Last Name Company Event details This is the most sophisticated and popular of all the surprise acts we have to offer. Singing classic Arias made famous by the likes of the amazing Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras, there is nothing more moving and life affirming than having opera performed right in front of you. Arias Anonymous can’t be beaten for pure class and wow factor.They perform the below songs in their 25-minute act:La Donne MobileO Sole MioTonight (West Side Story)That’s AmoreNessun DormaToo Good to be True – Frankie Valli TESTIMONIALS “We LOVED your guys – they were amazing. They arrived on time for their sound check – they were charming and professional and of course beautiful singers.” – Jane, Technews “Another massive wow! This was so unexpected and I loved watching the audience as they reacted to what was happening! I would highly recommend them at any function!” – Vanessa, CWT – TOTAL Year End Function 2018 “On behalf of the Committee of Panathinaiki Women’s Association of S.A., we would like to SINCERELY THANK YOU and Elegant Entertainment for your kind assistance during the build up to our function, last Saturday. WOW!! Arias Anonymous were mesmerizing!!! The guests were blown away! The interaction of the performers with the audience was phenomenal! Please convey our heartfelt gratitude to the whole team for their fundamental contribution to making this event wonderful. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!” – Helen “He was very early and he waited while we were doing the set-up for the event, which meant when we were ready for him to do a sound check everything was a 100%. The actual show that he did was AMAZING, he astonished the crowd. My client was very happy with his professionalism. We had an overall entertained crowd.” – Alexander Forbes Event, 2017 “And as for Elegant Entertainment, well, all I can say is WOW!! They were unbelievable! Our guests were blown away. So, so glad we booked them!! The way they interacted with the guests was phenomenal and they really got the guests to sing along with them absolutely effortlessly. They really brought the house down with their performance!!” Claire Van der Poll, Balltron “Thank you very much. All went well and the guys had me in tears like an old aunty at a wedding. They were awesome. From Bring him home to Nessun Dorma – all were outstanding. Please thank them all for their contribution to making our night a huge success.” Nalene Paul, Dischem

< Back Stephan Nel Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Phone Stephan Nel is a South-African born; Singer, Production designer, Producer, Creative and Artist. He is an energetic, dynamic performer and loves people. Comfortable in all Genres from Rock, pop, to Rock & Roll. He gathered a wealth of experience in some of the most successful shows countrywide and abroad (Dubai, Zimbabwe, Las Vegas, Kentucky) being fortunate enough to work with seasoned producers. Vocally trained by Malie Kelly who introduced Stephan to the industry in 2008, Stephan’s love for entertainment has been the driving force behind every project. Stephan also has experience and a background in: décor, event co-ordination, Brand experience & Management, Communication and Art direction. Stephan and his band is available for any corporate function, birthday party, celebration, to add that professional and sophisticated touch.

< Back Al Prodgers: Comedy MC Gauteng Corporate Comedian & MC Al’s clean, corporate comedy is hilarious and energizing. His style is interactive, and filled with genuine warmth towards his audiences. His positive, proudly South African message of embracing change and building relationships will boost and motivate your audience while they laugh. By growing empathy between diverse groups of people, his comedy can improve workplace relationships and teamwork. Al is a highly sought after MC, specialising in the subtle art of making the client the star of the show.For more than two decades he has worked as a highly respected Stand-Up Comedian, MC and Comedy Improviser, entertaining audiences locally and internationally from Toronto, London, Dubai and across Africa including Uganda, Zambia, and Seychelles. Having completed a prestigious Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Performer’s Diploma in Speech and Drama at the University of Cape Town, Al Prodgers began his career as an actor and scriptwriter. You may have seen Al appear in popular TV series like Generations, Isidingo and Wild At Heart amongst many others. After years of experience in TV, film, and theatre he became one the pioneers of modern Stand-Up Comedy in South Africa. He utilizes these skills to maximize your company’s messaging throughout his performances. If you missed him as a grand finalist in the international comedy competition, “Yuk Yuks Great Canadian Laugh Off”, you can see him as the host of his own special on Comedy Central.Otherwise, Al is often on stage at comedy clubs throughout South Africa, constantly working on freshmaterial in front of a live audience. Like any comedy, it’s best said live. TESTIMONIALS “You were World Class! ”Angus Campbell, CEO of Equinity Al was superb. The client was extremely happy and so was I. He handled the whole evening very professional and made everything come together. I will highly recommend Al for his MC and his show. He really did an outstanding job! Rika Mitchell, Lateral Unison ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Last Name Company Event deails

< Back Wolfgang Riebe Gauteng You may recall him from his huge TV presence a few years back with his hit series’ Abracadabra, Master Magician, ETV’s Craz-e and many unforgettable guest appearances as the funny magician with the ponytail and the wooden tie! Over 200 TV shows says it all! “Wolfgang’s success and global achievements are the reason and the inspiration behind most of the professional magicians in South Africa today!” His whole life has been about sharing, giving and helping others grow, hence today he is also seen as one of the leading motivational speakers in the world today who originated the term “enter-trainer” and was the first speaker/magician in the world to combine magic and motivation for corporate clients. He doesn’t make claims… but only shares verifiable facts… * 30 Years experience with appearances in over 165 countries! * Post Graduate Thesis in Leading Innovation & Change UK 2015 * TEDx Speaker: Discover Your Magic * First African illusionist to appear at the Hollywood Magic Castle * Over 15 Million+ hits on his YouTube channel: inspiring the world * Best-selling & multi-author of numerous magic books & videos * Star of (Abracadabra & Master Magician) prime-time TV series * BBC, Channel 4, ITV, CNN, SABC, ETV, MNET & more * Owner of Africa’s 1st and only luxury magic dinner theatre and boutique hotel in Cape Town: The Magic Manor A UNIQUE MIXTURE OF COMEDY MENTALISM & MAGICUPMARKET, TASTEFUL, FUNNY & MIND-BLOWING * Imagine an incredible magician paired with a comedian – that’s Wolfgang! * 20 Years of global reviews say it all! * Guaranteed to capture, captivate, enthrall and entertain everyone! * Appealing across all cultural spectrums. * Besides awesome tricks, tons of one-liner jokes in 60 minutes! * Can design shows around your event theme/company product. * English speaking EMEA events] specialist, also fluent German/Afrikaans. * No marketing hype – just a proven track record! SHOWS ON OFFER:COMEDY & MAGIC Whether at a convention, golf day, gala award evening, product launch, client appreciation party, incentive event or roadshow… Wolfgang will consistently go out of his way to accommodate your needs and fit in with your venue and audience. If you want an unequaled, internationally appeal-ing show that can be performed anywhere, then this is it! Incomprehensible deceptions per-formed in an entertaining manner combined with much wit & humor. MIND READING, MEMORY & MAGIC YOU DON’T MIND, I DON’T MATTER. Are you are intrigued by the unknown, and fascinated by psychics, soothsayers and mind readers? The big question is, “Is it real?” Years ago Wolfgang decided to study psychology, cold reading, memory techniques and the metaphysical, creating his own unique, witty and entertain-ing theatre of the mind. He may possibly change your thinking through thought-provoking mental effects that will leave you gasping. However… he will always openly concede that these are merely clever deceptions designed to entertain and intrigue you. MAGICIAN OF CEREMONIES A funny Magical Emcee, LinkMan or Program Director that keeps the audience awake and en-thralled, yet keeps the focus of the event at hand – from roadshows to conferences. The magic occurs every time Wolfgang is on stage where he successfully mixes information and entertainment. He ensures variety and stimulates the minds of the delegates so that their focus and attention is where you want it to be. Every insert throughout the event will relate to the next speaker or theme. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Last Name Company Event deails

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Company Event details Larry Soffer Western Cape Larry Soffer has over 15 years experience working in the entertainment industry as one of SA’s top Mentalists. He has performed not only locally but on the world stage and was the youngest South African to ever perform at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has performed for celebrities like JayZ and Beyonce and royalty such as the Prince of Saudi Arabia and Prince Harry. With either his stage show or close-up roaming magic you can watch him bend metal with his mind, read guests' thoughts, make objects levitate and defy the impossible with his interactive, fun and nail biting performance. TESTIMONIALS “Everybody LOVED Larry and enjoyed the show, it worked perfectly. He is mind-blowing! They were still talking about him for days. Larry is wonderful to work with and will recommend him to all our clients in the future.” -Elmari | Johannesburg based Incentives and Events Company “Wow Wow Wow! What more can I say! Our management team was carried away to a wonderful world of Magic! Thank you so much for your input to not only make our evening enjoyable but also to provide us with some food for thought… I think your inspiration has also helped some to start believing in their abilities again. Thank you – you have left us all (event hose who were cynical) in awe!” -Liza | National Software Company “THANK YOU SO MUCH for the part you played in ensuring that the WFS gala dinner function was a success. The client has given rave reviews and for that we are grateful! Thank you so much to you for your creativity, professionalism, and commitment.” -Rochelle | Johannesburg based Events Company

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< Back Tiaan Rautenbach Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Phone Tiaan Rautenbach boasts fifteen years of experience in the entertainment industry. After finishing his honours in Drama at UP in 1999 he has been working tirelessly on a wide variety of projects from big budget musicals (Jesus Christ Superstar, Fame, The Full Monty and Footloose, to name but a few) to singing the hits of the day in a multitude of variety shows at Barnyard theatres across the country. Apart from his work on stage he has appeared in numerous films and television projects, most notably SABC 2’s Kompleks for which he received a SAFTA nomination for being a part of the writing team. Tiaan also plays the guitar, piano and more recently the ukulele. If you’re looking for a charming chap to host your next event and maybe sing a couple of ditties, look no further.”