The Royal Countess Zingara’s La Dolce Royal opened at the Melrose Arch Pavilion this past winter, and the reviews have been sensational. Now, the show is getting an update with three new acts stepping into the spotlight.
Bookings for the show are now open up to end December 2026.
Meet Royal Countess Zingara’s latest cast additions
The production now welcomes the sensational Alexis Aquino Núñez and Florencia Rossi from Mexico and Argentina respectively (pictured), a dynamic rollerskating duo that have performed across the world in circus, mime, aerial acrobatics, clowning and dance.
Also joining the international line up in La Dolce Royal is aerialist and hand balance act Olga Yevtushenko who has thrilled audiences from Russia to the Caribbean, while South African Samantha Kotze (pictured) thrills on aerial silks.
A taste of La Dolce Royal
La Dolce Royal is hosted by the gloriously outrageous Tollie Parton, a drag queen who knows exactly how to command a room, armed with a wicked wit, a larger-than-life personality and just the right amount of delicious irreverence.
Opening to rave reviews at Melrose Arch in June 2026, La Dolce Royal is the latest lavish production from visionary producer Richard Griffin, with co-direction by Craig Leo and Valentina Leo. A fantastical dinner cirque experience, it is a riot of colour, spectacle and sensation, where great food, theatrical storytelling and world-class performances collide.
Need to know before you go
For those travelling to Cape Town for the holidays, The Royal Countess Zingara has an all-new show now on at Century City: the sensational Melanina-Return to Origin, running to end December 2026. Book via book.zingara.co.za
La Dolce Royal runs Tuesdays to Sundays at the Melrose Arch Pavilion. Guests are invited to arrive from 5pm to soak up the atmosphere before the curtain rises at 7.30pm.
Before the show starts, explore the grounds, shop the Bijoux Boutique, have your fortune told by tarot or indulge in a little theatrical face painting before settling in for the main event.
No Under 13’s and PG13 to 18.
Cost: Tickets start at R1250pp and include a welcome drink, a four-course feast and the full Zingara show experience. Book via book.zingara.co.za. For those wanting to secure corporate events, contact [email protected].
When: Tuesday to Sunday. Doors open at 5pm and show starts promptly at 7.30pm
Where: Melrose Arch, Corlett Dr, Birnam, Johannesburg
Get in touch
Website: zingara.co.za/joburghome
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 891 0448
Facebook: @The Royal Countess Zingara
Instagram: @zingara_royalcountess
