Acclaimed writer, director and South Africa’s queen of pantomime Janice Honeyman once again tells the story of poor country boy Jack, the family cow, the magic beans, the enormous beanstalk, the unfriendly giant and the enchanted hen that lays the golden eggs. Adding the giant’s henchman – a truly evil panto villain – and the essential good fairy, Janice Honeyman’s Jack and The Beanstalk, ‘a giant of a pantomime’, will have audiences in awe at the show’s sheer spectacle and Jack the Joller’s madcap efforts to be its courageous hero. Tell a friend.

The ever-popular and hugely entertaining story of SNOW WHITE will be brought to life once again from page to stage in an enchanting production complete with stunning sets, beautiful costumes, breathtaking special effects and lots of comedy. Tell a friend.

Joburg Zoo in association with the City of Johannesburg entities; Joburg Theatre, City Parks and City Power are excited to announce the annual Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights featuring an enchanting collection of illuminated life-size animal characters featuring classical, harmonious entertainment, food and craft market for visitors to the Joburg Zoo.

Patrons can enjoy a tranquil walk in the zoo on a designated lit route away from the animals under trees decorated in enchanting lights.

The Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights will kick off with a classical performance of The Nutcracker by Joburg Ballet at the Bandstand in the zoo. The entertainment will vary on a daily basis, offering a night out in the zoo for all ages. Tell a friend.

The Festival offers high school students the opportunity to engage their education curriculum for the first time on a professional stage regardless of background, ability or location. This thrilling, non-competitive environment builds capacity, character and allows students to explore aptitudes in a range of work fields such as history/geography consultants; wardrobe and props advisors; student company managers; creative directors in music and art; marketing, sound and lighting, directing and various other career-shaping experiences.

This year’s festival has 20 schools taking to the stage. Learners from different regions within the City of Joburg will take on one stage to share in their humanity, have fun and learn through theatre and performance.
If you would like your school to be a part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa visit http://www.ssfsa.co.za/register-here, tell us about your school and we’ll get you registered for the 2019 Festival. Tell a friend.

Join Joburg Ballet as the company brings to sparkling life one of the most popular and beloved classical ballets in the world, with an enchanting new production of The Nutcracker. With exquisite dancing, sumptuous sets and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music played live by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable treat for children and adults alike. Tell a friend.