Mr Hare Meets Mr Mandela, a review by Daniel Janks

by Daniel Janks | Family shows, family theatre | 0 comments

The National Children’s Theatre production of Mr Hare Meets Mr Mandela is full of charm and character.

Duck for President: a glowing review by Daniel Janks

by Daniel Janks | family theatre | 0 comments

Duck for President, on at the National Children’s Theatre in Johannesburg, is a great piece of theatre. It really is. In fact, it’s some of the best theatre I’ve seen in quite a long time.

The Lion King: Movie Review

by Tiffany Markman | reviews, family movies, family time, shows, technology, television | 0 comments

Okay, this is a movie review with a difference. Because this review was written by two movie reviewers… who are married to each other… and who have very different opinions about many things, and agree on some things, but not this film. So it’s a He said/She said review of The Lion King (2019).

Matilda The Musical | A Theatre Review

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre, reviews | 0 comments

Matilda The Musical is about the fact that, even when things seem hopeless and all the grown-ups in your life are evil trolls, you can control your own story thanks to the transforming powers of imagination, rebellion and friendship. P.S. My daughter’s main takeaway was ‘Read books!’

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical | A Theatre Review

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre | 0 comments

Whether you have little ones (aged 4 and up), bigger ones (mine is 7), or tweens, you’ll all adore this musical – which is clever enough to land some serious and important messaging and fun enough to keep the colours, quips, and tunes in your head for hours.

American Assassin: A movie review

by Daniel Janks | adult movies | 0 comments

Hard to figure a fun movie that isn’t very good. This movie isn’t very good. The plot has holes you can drive a planet through (should diving planets ever become a thing), and simple things like interesting characters and interesting plots are sort of skipped. But, having said that the movie is a lot of fun.

Disney Channel: Balloons, news and a movie review

by Tiffany Markman | family movies, Kids TV series | 1 comment

Happy South African birthday Disney Channel, and thanks for introducing our tween to shows like, among others, Jessie, Mako Mermaids, and Violetta. Now onto a review of the flagship film of Disney’s birthday month: Adventures in Babysitting.

Review: Supreme Divas

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre, family time, holidays, Kids activities, Music, reviews, shows | 0 comments

Supreme Divas is diva-ine. Expect a glorious mix of the big and loud, the sweet and slow, and even the gentle growl, divided into two acts: ‘then’ (80s/90s hits) and ‘now’ (big songs of the 2000s). Expect inter-generational entertainment, perfect for younger audiences (aged 8+) from musical or theatrical families, and pretty much anyone else who’s enjoyed strong female voices from 1980 to date. Expect a fun, festive, charming night out.

The BFG : a movie review

by Daniel Janks | family movies | 0 comments

Reviewed by Daniel Janks: actor, creative director, writer, cynic, father, husband. He was born in 1977 and has still not died. He loves many things, chief among which are his mythic wife and odd girl-child. Visit his website. Director Steven Spielberg Writer Melissa...Read more

When are kids old enough to do household chores?

by Tiffany Markman | household chores, household chores, money | 7 comments

My five-year-old, like most five-year-olds, has no concept of money – But I’ve seen what this attitude becomes in adult form, and it isn’t pretty. As such, my littlie is now expected to earn monthly moolla, so she can learn about saving, delayed gratification and