A Zambian artiste, Deepak Kuntawala, based in
London has partnered with a global icon and one of the greatest actors
in the world Al Pacino to exhibit their performances at the London
Palladium on June 2, this year.
Kuntawala said the evening with Al Pacino, a European Premiere, who has won world-wide acclaim for his role as Michael Corleone in the Godfather, which also gave him his first of eight Academy Award nominations, was no doubt an indication that his work is being appreciated by highly experienced artistes.
The artiste said tickets for the eagerly anticipated event with Al Pacino went on sale on Friday, April 5, and sold-out in less than 24 hours, as demand soared to see the legendary actor of the silver screen.
He said an evening with 'Pacino' will explore the myriad highlights of one of the most celebrated careers in acting history, from his time off-Broadway in the 60s to the present day, with the actor himself, in intimate theatre surrounds.
"He has been one of my favourite actors since I was young and we are absolutely thrilled that our first project is with him. This is going to be very much 'one moment in time and a once-in-a-life-time opportunity that one must seize," said Kuntawala.
The Godfather of Hollywood, Al Pacino, will take to the Palladium stage for a live 'one night' performance, followed by an interactive interview on the stage to be projected on a state-of-the-art large screen, bringing the action closer to the audience.
In a statement released to the Times by DVK Sterling Communications and Junior Media assistant Sonia Sokhi, this exciting event will also give audience members a rare chance to speak directly to Al Pacino in an audience question and answer session.
And Al Pacino said he was excited to perform in a city so rich in art and culture and considered it an honour to be appearing at the Palladium.
"I am really looking forward to coming to London. I have always felt at home there. I consider it an honour to be appearing at the Palladium and I will be glad to be back on the boards in your great city."
The event will be sponsored by DVK and will also host an exclusive and select number of high profile, influential individuals, who will be flown to London from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Russia, Israel and USA, for private meet and greet opportunities with the iconic legend.
DVK has recently launched an entertainment investment fund platform, which will focus on financing the world's best entertainment and film projects to be governed by a leading international law firm Mishcon De Reya and structured by the world's largest professional services firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Al Pacino is one of the very few actors to have won the triple crown in acting (Oscar, Emmy and Tony awards), winning his first Tony in 1969 for Does A Tiger Wear A Necktie, followed with standout performances in Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Scarface, Sea of Love, Glengarry Glen Ross, Heat, Donnie Brasco, and Scent of a Woman for which he won the Best Actor award at the 1992 Oscars.
He has also directed and produced several films including Looking For Richard and the soon-to-be-released Wilde-Salomé and Salomé starring Jessica Chastain as Oscar Wilde's Salomé. With an enduring devotion to acting, Al Pacino has become one of film and theatre's most respected players and one of the most famous and loved actors in the world.
Kuntawala was born in Zambia and spent time in South Africa, Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa before migrating to the UK with his family in the 1970s from Zambia.
source: allafrica.com
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Kuntawala said the evening with Al Pacino, a European Premiere, who has won world-wide acclaim for his role as Michael Corleone in the Godfather, which also gave him his first of eight Academy Award nominations, was no doubt an indication that his work is being appreciated by highly experienced artistes.
The artiste said tickets for the eagerly anticipated event with Al Pacino went on sale on Friday, April 5, and sold-out in less than 24 hours, as demand soared to see the legendary actor of the silver screen.
He said an evening with 'Pacino' will explore the myriad highlights of one of the most celebrated careers in acting history, from his time off-Broadway in the 60s to the present day, with the actor himself, in intimate theatre surrounds.
"He has been one of my favourite actors since I was young and we are absolutely thrilled that our first project is with him. This is going to be very much 'one moment in time and a once-in-a-life-time opportunity that one must seize," said Kuntawala.
The Godfather of Hollywood, Al Pacino, will take to the Palladium stage for a live 'one night' performance, followed by an interactive interview on the stage to be projected on a state-of-the-art large screen, bringing the action closer to the audience.
In a statement released to the Times by DVK Sterling Communications and Junior Media assistant Sonia Sokhi, this exciting event will also give audience members a rare chance to speak directly to Al Pacino in an audience question and answer session.
And Al Pacino said he was excited to perform in a city so rich in art and culture and considered it an honour to be appearing at the Palladium.
"I am really looking forward to coming to London. I have always felt at home there. I consider it an honour to be appearing at the Palladium and I will be glad to be back on the boards in your great city."
The event will be sponsored by DVK and will also host an exclusive and select number of high profile, influential individuals, who will be flown to London from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Russia, Israel and USA, for private meet and greet opportunities with the iconic legend.
DVK has recently launched an entertainment investment fund platform, which will focus on financing the world's best entertainment and film projects to be governed by a leading international law firm Mishcon De Reya and structured by the world's largest professional services firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Al Pacino is one of the very few actors to have won the triple crown in acting (Oscar, Emmy and Tony awards), winning his first Tony in 1969 for Does A Tiger Wear A Necktie, followed with standout performances in Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Scarface, Sea of Love, Glengarry Glen Ross, Heat, Donnie Brasco, and Scent of a Woman for which he won the Best Actor award at the 1992 Oscars.
He has also directed and produced several films including Looking For Richard and the soon-to-be-released Wilde-Salomé and Salomé starring Jessica Chastain as Oscar Wilde's Salomé. With an enduring devotion to acting, Al Pacino has become one of film and theatre's most respected players and one of the most famous and loved actors in the world.
Kuntawala was born in Zambia and spent time in South Africa, Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa before migrating to the UK with his family in the 1970s from Zambia.
source: allafrica.com
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