[Melrose Arch Tenant] The Royal Countess Zingara announces Johannesburg season at Melrose Arch opening mid-June 2026

Tue Apr 28 15:49:28 SAST 2026

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The Royal Countess Zingara announces Johannesburg season at Melrose Arch opening mid-June 2026

Following a triumphant season in Cape Town, bookings are now open for The Royal Countess Zingara, soon to be transporting her enchantment to the City of Gold with  La Dolce Royal.

The production will unfold at the elegant Melrose Arch in Johannesburg from 20 June 2026, ushering in a dazzling new chapter for her Highveld audiences.

After an absence of more than a decade, the fabled Countess Zingara dinner-cirque spectacle opened last October in the Mother City to effusive reviews and capacity houses. It’s now time to bewitch Johannesburg Zingarians once again, with performances delivered with skill and aplomb by an outstanding South African and international cast.

Conceptualised by visionary Richard Griffin, La Dolce Royal is directed by Craig Leo and executed by an extraordinary team that have created a splendid universe where Zingara’s cherished magic collides with vibrant imagination in a mirrored Spiegeltent.

“In a world unravelling at the edges, La Dolce Royal is our poetic reply,” says co-Director Valentina Leo. “It is a love letter to the human spirit and a reminder to hold fast to beauty, to hope and to one another."

Guided by a Timekeeper and welcomed by the Weeping Woman whose sorrow yields to elation, guests journey through acts of wonder, music and song, spectacle and daring. Among the world-class artists preforming at Melrose Arch will be former Cirque du Soleil aerial cradle specialists Juan Pablo Palacios and Victoria Perez Iacono from Argentina, Rola Bola balancing marvel Axel Perez from Las Vegas, acrobat Samantha Kotze from Johannesburg and singing sensations Megan Spencer and The Clorettes from Cape Town, among many others.

Located just off the Corlett Drive off-ramp and with direct access to the M1 Highway, Melrose Arch is easily reachable from all major routes. With ample, secure basement parking and 24-hour security, visitors and tenants enjoy both convenience and peace of mind in a sophisticated, pedestrian-friendly setting.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the Royal Countess Zingara back,” says Natalie Stewart, Managing Director of Melrose Arch. “This unique production brings creativity, vibrancy and a fresh entertainment experience to Johannesburg, and Melrose Arch is perfectly suited to host a production of this scale. We look forward to a collaboration that adds a bold new layer to the precinct’s experiential offering.”

La Dolce Royal at the Arch Pavilion at Melrose Arch runs Tuesdays to Sundays from 20 June 2026.  Guests may enjoy direct access to the Arch Pavilion via the BP Gate, conveniently positioned opposite the BP Garage on Sunnyside Road or secure basement parking is available via Parking 1, conveniently accessed from Melrose Boulevard. Gates open at 6pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at R1,260 per person, including a welcome drink, a four-course feast and the full Zingara performance experience. Please note there is PG10 advisory on the show.

Bookings open 1 May 2026 with reservations through Dineplan, www.zingara.co.za<http://www.zingara.co.za/> and boxoffice at zingara.co.za<mailto:boxoffice at zingara.co.za> as well as through 021 891 0448. Bespoke hosting options range from Private Lounges and the Aperol Garden to the coveted Royal Balconies and elevated stage tables with sweeping views. For enquires about corporate bookings please email vanessa at zingara.co.za<mailto:vanessa at zingara.co.za>.

For all Media enquiries please email Allison Foat | DIVA PR. Follow @zingara_royalcountess on Instagram for news, updates and behind the scenes antics.
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