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CLIENT APPRECIATIONAugust 26th - Metropolitan Life - Spier I don’t know how to thank you for the most exquisite night of my career. Ian & Jeremy were way beyond fantastic and that was easily the best show I have ever seen – including the shows abroad. The feedback has been awesome and I know it would not have been this good if it wasn’t for Ian – Thank you both so much... August 4th - Sanlam - Lagoon Beach - CT You did such a stunning job. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, for putting together two such wonderful performances. All teh feed back,. especially from the newer and younger members of the audience are that they want MORE. .July 30th - Altron - Vodaworld Please tell Ian he has not aged one bit and is better than ever May 25 - 27th - Insurance Conference - Sun City I thought you did an OUTSTANDING JOB as MC, entertainer and keeping the whole event together - It was a real privelege seeing you in action (Ian Logan). Thankyou for being such a professional and for making our conference such a success - your stage performance made our GALA diinner very special. (culverwell) , I wanted to congratulate you on a superb all round performance - you were nothing short of spectacular - by far the best MC I have ever seen (Andrew Richmond). December 7th - MAD Gold Day - Arabella We would like to thank you for your stunning performance and dedication - we are looking forward to working with you again in the future. October 9th - AMEAU - Feather Market Ian, I am in awe at how you managed to get 500 people off their feet and even the grumpiest or perhaps just shiest were doing the dance, it was fantastic! It has been a privilege working with you
September 14th - Starlight Classics - Country Cluy
For impossibly critical , demanding me - this was Broadway quality and touched the audience at a deeper and prouder level of south africanism than ever before - with a healthily transformed showcase of superb talent August 17th - Equus Racing Awards - Emporer's You and Viv were absolutely brilliant last Thursday!! Everybody loved your performance and we have had fantastic feedback from those who attended August 15th - Netcare Hospitals - Boardwalk I would like to thank you - you have made me look VERY GOOD! It was a HUGE SUCCESS - I have only received compliments July 4th - SPAR - Family Week-end - Mpokweni Sun It was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. AWESOME show, everybody enjoyed it and coudln't stop talking about it. At breakfast the following day some of the mothers were telling me how their daughters had told them they wanted to learn to dance like Kasvia! June 12, 13th - Xmas in June - Radisson Blue You and Joe were both awesome last night. Thank-you for adding real class to a hugely successful evening March 27th - Operational Marketing We really loved your show - it was just GREAT. Everybody just loved it - and you blew Gerhard's socks off - which is what we wanted
March 26th - Caxton Awards Ian hosted the Caxton Awards on Thursday 26 March and was hands down the best MC we've ever had. He made all past presenters look like amateurs. Thanks Ian and hope to see you again next year! - Warm regards. Nicky Belseck Hi Ian, Thank you for the contribution you made to the success of last night's awards. I thought you did a superb job and in the aftermath of the show didn't manage to convey this to your personally. Thank you once again. Regards, Bruce Sturgeon.
November 9th - PERCCI Ian was ABSOLUTLEY BRILLIANT on Friday night. Both of them actually. Will however be sending you a formal thank you on behalf of the Chamber.Thanks again for everything! You are ten times a STAR! Best regards. Mandy Abrahams. PE Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PERCCI)
November 10th - ARCUS GIBBS Dear Ian and Shaun,
September 13th - Pannar Big 50
Dear Ian and Viv.
A really big thank you for the part you played in what was a most successful evening. It is always to see a 'pro' work the audience. They loved you.
Thanks also for being so relaxed in the way you handled our chopping and changing. We look forward to working with you again.
Best regards - Peter Charmberlain (Magic Moments)
September 10th - SASKO wheelchair handover
Good morning Ian
Last night’s function was without a doubt an awesome event , Thanks to Captain Ian Von Memerty who was at the helm. Your expertise in show business , your wonderful sense of humor and your down to earth manner made this event a smashing success. It is indeed an honour to be associated with a man of your caliber and I walk a little taller this morning Ian , let me say a warm and grateful thank you for everything thing you did last night to ensure that the Sasko Wheelchair event turned out successful - With deep gratitude Ronnie Naidoo - Sales Manager - Sasko Bakeries
September 6th - Teddy Bear Guild Fundraiser
Please convey our very big thanks to Ian and Viv for the perfect performance at the Teddy Tea last Saturday. I think that everybody in the hall enjoyed the afternoon very much. They are really a very special and blessed couple and we hope to see a lot of them in PE. The fact that they shared a little bit of their life with us, enriched our lives and opened our eyes to everything we should be thankful for. Thank you also for all your liaison work. It is good to work with people as professional as you and Ian! Greetings from a very windy PE! Ursula Kilian (Vice Chair Lady - PE Teddy Bear Guild) June 5th - 2008 - General Motors Suppliers Conference
Hello Ian
This is a very belated, but equally huge note of appreciation to you for the superlative performance you put on at our 2007 Supplier Merit Awards function in the Feather Market Centre on 5 June 2008.
We had been given a very serious, and challenging message, by the top brass, and I think that many of our Suppliers were feeling a little shell-shocked. Not only did you lift everyone’s spirits, but the serious, yet humorous and optimistic message you left with us, really contributed to the success of the evening. You left us with some wonderful lines, and memories. Above all, you left us with hope for our future. Thank you so very much.
For interest, I have now referred inquiries from 3 of our Suppliers to Awards Theatre – really hope that something materialises from them
Keep well and kind regards
Tony Wellington
Manager, Office Services General Motors South Africa MAY 2008
Hi Ian
I had great feedback from Imperial who said you were superb!!! I hope to send some more business your way one day soon and thanks so much for paying my commission!!
Best regards
Babs Smith
GMR Marketing Services
MARCH 2008
Good Morning to You
Once again a huge thanks for Saturday evening. By all accounts, you were an explosive hit! An evening like that is only held together, and is as good as its MC! And an mc, showman, entertainer of note we had! All the very best for the rest of the year, and please, don't leave the theatre world completely, and remember to now bring that wonderful talent of yours up to that "distant" part of the country now that we have to go and live there!!
My thanks to you once again, for making me look good!!
Kind Regards
Camilla Joyner
NOVEMBER 2007
Good morning Ian
We would just like to say a really BIG thank you for such a fantastic show last night, please extend our thanks to Debbie and Charmaine as well.
Mande, Charlene & Brenda
Messages from FansSTARLIGHT CLASSICS Thank's for a fab show - Joanne Gonsalves
STARLIGHT CLASSICS I saw and observed you as a professional, one word: EXCELLENT! - Peter Dingemans
HANDFUL OF KEYS My husband and I were fortunate enough to watch Roelof Colyn and yourself perform your show A Handful of Keys when you were in Dubai last month. I just wanted to say "thank you" very much for such an amazing evening. You are both so talented and I look forward to your next show here in Dubai. - Christine Roux
CIRCLE OF LIFE
What a wonderful performance - thank you for inspiring us. - Lynne Douglas.
WHAT A WONDERFUL SHOW - Kasvia you sing brilliantly, Oscar you bring the house down - you are a star! Viv you are stylish, sexy, laid back and yet compelling. Ian - you are simply the best entertainer in SA today - Dawn Lindberg.
BRAVO! It was a fantastic show - dit was wragtag goed gedoen - I thoroughly enjoyed every moment - I could not stop smiling. - Johan van Rensburg.
I laughed like I thought I had forgotten, I cried at Viv in her floaty green dress, my heart quivered at the beauty and purity of Kasvia's voice - and I was astounded at the versatiltiy of your multi faceted talents - thank you for a reminder of the beautful things there are - Janet Gordon
What an impact you show has - we were absolutely enthralled by the absolute magic you offered - Avril Culverwell
WHAT a wonderful, wonderful show! I could not laughing, clapping, crying and rejoicing - Nothing usurps 'class' and 'style' - Lorraine Shephard
I am in awe of your vibrancy, passion, celebratory spirit, vision, versatility and discipline. Tell Viv she redefines 'exquisite'. Thank you for sharing your family and outstanding talent with us ........ Aviva Pelham
I have always been a fan of your sharp wit and piano skills - but your family show! What a triumph. I was enthralled and touched - Viv's beauty, grace and serene gentlelness, the outstanding costumes - YOU WERE ALL FANTAUBLOUS!!! And Oscar - what stage prescence! What energy! His choreographic timing - I have lost my heart to him... Brenda Sudano.
It was wonderful to be reminded through your family of the love of dance, singing, words, music, and the joy of performing... Richard Loring
To the ridiculously talented Mr von Memerty and the beautiful Mrs von Memerty and delightful Oscar and Kasvia - to say we enjoyed it would be an understatement. I had become very cynincal about love - what an eye opener your show was - it was such an uplfting experience. Leigh Anne Blake
Ek is nog op 'n high - dit was absoluut stunning - gisteraand het julle all my verwagtinge oorskrei - baie dankie vir 'n genotvolle, aksiebelaaide vertoning. Elrice Claasen
SA'S GOT TALENT
Hi Ian, I am a BIG fan of your’s and saw a Hand full of Keys about 6 times!!!! Last Night I was in tears with you when the little black girl sang. I think you are so Brilliant. I also loved Strictly came Dancing. All the Best. Susan Forret STARLIGHT CLASSICS Ian! My husband and I attended last nights Starlight Classics at the JCC by invitation from FNB. Little did we know you had directed it. It was amazing, thank you so much for a wonderful prgramme and equally unforgetable evening! Carrinna and Vusi KERRY WALSH FUNDRAISER
Well Mr Von Memerty, you have done it again. Having seen you perform a Handful of Keys some years ago, I was sufficiently inspired to write to you and again last night you outdid yourself. It is so rare to see such talent that spans vocals and keyboard, blended with such natural flair for comedy. A thoroughly enjoyable show and your generosity in the giving of a free show for Kerry is a lesson and an inspiration to us all. Thanks. Julie.
Hi Ian - Just wanted to drop you a line to say how much we enjoyed the show last night. We had got a bit bored of the whole Barnyard thing, and weren’t expecting very much, but you exceeded all our expectations, and how. It was so wonderful to laugh and laugh, especially on a Monday night and a “school” night too. I tried to relive bits of your show for my kids this morning, but from the grunts and looks I got in return, was unsuccessful, but it doesn’t matter, your wit and charm will stay with me and I thank you for that. Have a great day. Andrea
Dear Ian, We were at you show on Monday evening supporting the Kerry Walsh Trust. Wow we were blown away by the most awesome show we have seen in a very long time. I haven't laughed so much in a long time. Your sincerity and generosity is hugely appreciated. - Your talent is truly a gift to us all. Regards, Bronwen Lambert Dear Ian. Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful show! I have received so many messages from all who attended on Monday night saying what a great show you put on! I haven't laughed and cried so much in one evening before and feel totally rejuvenated! Once again Pete and I cannot express our thanks enough - but thank you!
Fond regards - Lindsay Walsh
HANDFUL OF KEYS - 1000TH SHOW Hi Ian! I just felt this urge to email you. I have seen Handfull of keys,with Roelof and Jonathan, 3 times and I think it's an absolute MASTERPIECE!! Everytime I saw it I was just more and more amazed by the show - well done!! I play piano myself and just love it, but my dream is to be able to use the piano and really entertain people like you guys do! You have a God-given talent...don't ever stop playing! I also want to know why the show stopped? I think the show should run forever!!!!!!
Regards - Andre du Preez
CHESHIRE HOME PERFORMANCE
Dear Ian & Family
Doron invited us to come to your show at the Cheshire Home on Sat night (23 May). It was great!
Your medley of SA tunes was great too - I felt very proudly South African!
If you were put off by my tearful eyes, not too worry - they were tears of absolute joy!
Thanks for using your wonderful talent to make people happy - we all need that!
Best wishes
Iris Allen
ASHLEIGH BOTHA FUNDRAISER
Dear Ian - The hugest thank you for a job so brilliantly done. You had all the ladies CELEBRATION
Thankyou for a wonderful show and for sharing your joys and heartbreaks with us over the years – you feel like family, and we celebrate with you! Have been to as many shows as possible, and enjoyed every one. What a stunner is Vivienne – breathtaking dancer! And don’t tell Oscar, but we DO think he is cute – on the other hand, so is George Clooney, “en kyk hoe lyk hy”! Come back to Sincere regards, Patti Cleveland A HANDFUL OF KEYS
My Husband and I have family in CELEBRATION Hi von Trap family - You were excellent, we had a most enjoyable evening! We especially enjoyed Oscar - what a cool dude. Kavia we can see you most certainly will follow in your mother's footsteps and become a graceful/serene dancer like her. Warm regards - Leonie and Willie
CELEBRATION -
jst to let you know how much we all enjoyed the show, it was amazing. Please let Ian, Viv , Oscar and Kasvia know that the Thabile clan thought they were great!! Thanks for thinking of us, love from all at Thabile
CELEBRATION . What an amazingly entertaining evening. We LOVED it! Wow wow wow!!!! Ian and his family are an absolute inspiration. This world would be a better place if there were more families like theirs. Regards Paul
Dear Memerty Foursome, . (My) Ian and I thoroughly enjoyed the show, from beginning to end - just what the ''doctor ordered'' at this time of the year. We felt very honoured to be included with all the celebrities and really appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Oscar and Kasvia are so adorable, and very talented, and certainly received great applause. We would like to wish you all and your families a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, filled with health, happiness, laughter and many more delightful shows/performances. Kindest regards - Ian and Sonja (Laxton).
CELEBRATION
Dear Ian We were so uplifted and thrilled to see what a multi talented group you are – and to see young Oscar so at ease on stage and playing up so beautifully to the audience, he must take after his dad!! Carrie & Terry (and also from Paul and Dianne)
CELEBRATION - Thank you I found the show to be immensely moving and and a joy ! I have not seen my two daughters laugh as they did in years
CELEBRATION - You seem to be everywhere!! Great and well deserved. Love and congratulations to all of you. ( Love Begatter (Joan Richmond)
CELEBRATION - Hello IanJust to say Thank you for the outstanding performance you and your family gave to us on Friday!!... Despite your Shingles, which is excruciatingly painful! I am full of admiration. I have had nothing but praise from the Audience! Viv was serenely gorgeous, and the Oscar amazing.So nice to see him coming into his own, and oozing confidence. Kasvia is a real budding star.. I expect to see her as Dorothy in Wizard of Oz one day! It was fun to be at Strictly come dancing, thanks to Charmaine. I wish all of you and all the family a blessed Christmas and some rest!! Shingles is a sure sign you are run down, so take note! Love Judy
CELEBRATION - I now have my signed CD and really hope this show comes back to Johannesburg next year as I would love to take all my friends to see it. Sincerely Micheline Euvrard
Hi Ian, I just feel the need to send you this e-mail to thank you and your family for the wonderful show we were privileged to see. Your family is certainly one which the entire world should try and emulate. Both my mom and I have been avid fans of your for many, many years. My best wishes to you and your family for a blessed Christmas and a wonderful, happy and healthy 2009. Warmest wishes, Frankie Maisnek
CELEBRATION - Hi Ian, Vivienne, Oscar and Kasvia, Thanks again to you all for a brilliant show last night at Victoria Park. We did want to come and say hello after the show but, with it having got a bit late, the kids were exhausted and we needed to get home. The kids of course were mesmerized.
A HANDFUL OF KEYS Hi Ian and Willem - just to say a big thanks - fab evening - and for thinking of me - sorry you were not here Ian. Great to see Roelof again and see to Jonathan in the role worked so well ...
Much love .. B xxx
A HANDFUL OF KEYS Your show was great in George this weekend! Regards - Sharon
A HANDFUL OF KEYS Duisende dankies vir 'n magic show. My ma is 82, het vir 68 jaar daarvan die kerkorrel gespeel. Sy het nie skoolgegaan nie - sy het musiek gegaan! Sy was van 5 jaar in 'n convent tussen Irish nuns, het musiek, musiek en musiek as vak gehad. Sy is die mees briljante pianis wat ek ken - het vir dansklasse, ballet, soliste begelei. Musiekonderwyseres met meestersgraad in orrelmusiek. Sy het langs my gesit en met haar af-heup, rolstoel en smart (my broer is 2 maande gelede op 53 oorlede) haar beste dag ooit in jare gehad. Sy het gehuil van geluk toe sy terugkom by die huis. Vertel asb vir die 2 pianiste ek was dood skaam vir die oningeligte mammas wat hul kinders nie kon beheer. Groete - Toelie Barnard
A HANDFUL OF KEYS We went with our 8 year old son to see A Handful of Keys yesterday and it was absolutely fabulous. We first saw the show when you and Brian started it years ago and we loved it then, and we loved it now – Roelof and Jonathan were incredible. Congrats on 14 years – this is really a show worth keeping around. We bought your CD as well – it is stunning – thank you so much!!!
Thank you again for sharing your talent and heart with us.
Sharon
CELEBRATION - thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the concept and execution of the show is a Wow! Viv looks marvellous and moves like a dream and your colourful costuming is fabulous. Kasvia is already a little charmer while Oscar also seems like a smaller chip off the old block! Bob Eveleigh
CELEBRATION - Wow! What was it that hit PE last night? Aren't we the luckiest people to have been treated to an "outstanding" show. The talent, the charisma, the vibes between them all, it was so exciting, hanging onto every word, song and music with everyone sitting on the edge of their seats. If it were on again tonight, I would be there, boots and all. Congrats to the von Memerty family - sterkte in big chunks. Joc and Roy
CELEBRATION - You were quite right - WOW!!!! Thank you all for a wonderful evening! It was the perfect blend of family, polish, laughs, genuine feeling and seeing 4 friends up on stage having so much fun together and doing it so WELL was a real treat and the shot in the arm the 3 of us needed. WOW!! Well done and thank you! Margaret, Luke and Jane
A HANDFUL OF KEYS - Oh wow!!! went to see this performance at the Opera House last evening. How brilliant! Congratulations and very well done. How talented you all are! A HANDFUL OF KEYS - Dear Ian Saw your show in PE yesterday and was blown away again.This is the 3rd time I have seen it.The first time was at the Plett Barnyard(think it was the first show at this Barnyard). Saw it again at Barnyard with Roelof and now the third. Fantastic. You are such and inspiring person what with all you and your family have been thro. You give off so much energy and even tho you wer'nt in the show your energy still shone thro !!!! The guys were great. Such talent.I also bought your cd and am enjoying it so much.I teach music to children and have a real passion for music and ensemble work .Have to get them to play first before we venture into group work but now and then we get it together for the local eiatedfod or old age home or anyone who will have us.!!! I specially enjoyed the African medly and would love to arrange it for a group of instruments.Is the music available (to purchase or download).It is so well done and such a lovely arrangement. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you once again for sharing your talents with us and for your positive, fun outlook on life. Regards Jane Donald STANDARD BANK - Good Morning to You Once again a huge thanks for Saturday evening. By all accounts, you were an explosive hit! An evening like that is only held together, and is as good as its MC! And an mc, showman, entertainer of note we had! My thanks to you once again, for making me look good!! Kind Regards Camilla IMPERIAL NU CORP IDENTITY LAUNCH - Hi Ian I had great feedback from Imperial who said you were superb!!! Best regards Babs Smith THE BEST OF RORY AND IAN - We would like to compliment you on an outstanding evening. The show was an absolute delight........we enjoyed every single minute of it! Just wish we could see it again and again!! Please convey our thanks to Ian, Rory and Jeremy for entertaining us and making it a night to remember! Special mention must be made of Ian's lovely family. They were a treat! Once again thanks for giving us the chance to see this marvellous production. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to many great shows in the years ahead. Regards Marcel and Linda Nathan and all at Table STRICTLY COME DANCING - We would like to congratulate you on your latest "Strictly Come Dancing" programme. We feel it is the best one you have had with some wonderful contestants. The standard was extremely high and I am sure you will find it difficult to find another group as enthusiastic again. Each week we just could hardly wait to see who was voted off and were very sorry on some occasions. We just missed seeing you and your beautiful wife dance for us, or even just hearing you sing as you are the ultimate entertainer. THE BEST OF RORY AND IAN - Thank you for (once again!) dazzling us with a wonderful show. I am SO jealous of those who have been on this earth for longer and had the great privilege of seeing your earlier shows (WHY was I born so late????) BUT I have great faith that you will continue to grace South Africas stages with your fancy footwork, hilarious impersonations, melancholic magic and . well, just you... Heidi CAPTAIN ENTERTAINMENT - Thank you so much for a wonderful show.thank you for giving as much of yourself as you do. You don't know what a difference you make to the lives of many people. You are a wonderful person and one heck of an entertainer. Lara CAPTAIN ENTERTAINMENT - I laughed, I really laughed - you really touched and inspired me. Michelle CAPTAIN ENTERTAINMENT - Thank you very much for organizing the 4 tickets for me and my friends from Somerset West. We thoroughly enjoyed the show last Saturday at 17h00 and I should like you to convey to Ian Von Memerty our congratulations on a fabulous show. The best part was that there was no foul language, no swearing and no blasphemy. It just shows that a comedian can produce a clean show with lots of satire and laughs, without resorting to filth, unlike some of our other comedians. CAPTAINE ENTERTAINMENT - It was a fantabulous show My husband and I attended your Captain Entertainment on Saturday, 21 April, at the Theatre on the Bay. All I can say is: BRAVO!!! It truly was a tour de force of non-stop energy, entertainment, world class music, song and dance. You are an incredibly versatile and talented performer and deserve a medal for the many years of commitment and dedication youve shown towards furthering SA entertainment and theatre! Your show was an absolute highlight for us, and one well never forget. In fact, I still remember attending A Handful of Keys also at Theatre on the Bay while still at school, and it being a highlight for me back then too. Your latest show left us both feeling uplifted, inspired and deliriously happy. adored your direction of THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. It was slick, fast paced, highly entertaining and beautifully cast. Thank you for a truly fun afternoon at the theatre. We have just returned from the Theatre on the Bay where we have seen Ian von Memerty in the show "Captain Entertainment". I can highly recommend this show - full of laughter and South African humour at it's best.... You should not miss this one! have always admired you and your family, the way in which you stuck together, through thick and thin, and went 100% for your children. We have always enjoyed your shows (the few times that you have been to PE) and could see Handfull of Keys over and over again. You have been blessed with an incredible talent and we are thrilled that you share it so happily. Hi, Saw the show last week and found it to be extremely funny. Thanks for a briliant show! Dear Ian Thanks so much for our show on Friday - our staff had a terrific time and thought the show was GREAT. We hope to do something with you again next year. Saw the show for the second time last night. Absolutely brilliant, as always. You are truly one in a million - it's not often that one wants to see the same show over and over again, but every von Memerty show I have seen, I have wanted to see again! Long may your incredible talent entertain S.A. audiences! My wife and attended your performance at the Civic Theatre on Friday evening. It was a truly memorable occasion, we would like to thank a fit old fart for the joy you gave us. Regards, Des and Pat Plasket | ||||||||
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