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'The Greatest Love of All': PE singer astounds in Whitney Houston tribute

If you are a Whitney Houston fan, you cannot miss Belinda Davids as she embodies the legendary singer and brings her back to life through her greatest hits, writes Jennifer Platt

01 July 2018 - 00:00 By Jennifer Platt

AT A GLANCE:
WHAT: The Greatest Love of All - The Whitney Houston Show
WHO: Showtime Australia
WHY CARE: If you are a Whitney fan, you cannot miss Belinda Davids as she embodies Whitney Houston and brings her back to life by singing all of the star's greatest hits.
WHERE TO FIND IT: Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, from now until July 8. Tickets from R160.
FULL REVIEW:
Annoyingly, the earworm of The Greatest Love of All didn't leave me for days after hearing about the show, but when Belinda Davids started singing the belter, I was reminded that yes, the children are the future - and the importance of this message now. Listen up evil Trump! And maybe he will, as the popular show is heading to the US after the stint here.
Davids is proudly South African, from Gelvandale in Port Elizabeth, having beaten more than 15,000 wannabes from all over the world to be the icon...

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