JANUARY – APRIL 2008

The world premiere of the opera Poet and Prophetess by Mats Larsson Gothe in Umea, Sweden. Rouel performs the role of Olaff Bergh, Lidner's father.

14 MAY 2008 – 8 JUNE 2008:

Houtkruis

An Afrikaans gospel musical in the State Theatre, Pretoria 

AUGUST 2008 – SEPTEMBER 2008:

Ons vir jou

An Afrikaans musical drama by Deon Oppermann on the life of General Koos De la Rey in the State Theatre, Pretoria. Rouel performs the role of General De la Rey.

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2008:

Poet and Prophetess in Cape Town for Cape Town Opera