family theatre

Peppa Pig’s Big Day Out in South African Theatres

by Jozikids | family theatre, day outings, shows | 0 comments

The smash theatrical Peppa Pig Live tour returns to South African shores in Sept 2019 as Ackermans presents “Peppa Pig’s Big Day Out” !

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.

Still a tasty treat: Disney on Ice – A Theatre Review

by Tiffany Markman | Family shows, family theatre | 0 comments

Disney on Ice remains a spectacle of the size, style and quality that your kids don’t get to see every day. And I’m pleased to confirm that this year’s offering, although simpler in many respects to its predecessors, is no different.

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.

Goggas! A South African Musical – A Theatre Review

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre, family time, festive holidays, holidays, reviews, shows | 0 comments

Cleverly choreographed by Jaques de Silva, beautifully costumed by the legendary Sarah Roberts, and set to a host of re-jigged contemporary hits, ‘Goggas! A South African Musical’ is the story of Lady Caroline, a British butterfly, who accidentally lands in South Africa, and Antic, the picnic ant, who helps her.

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.

Theatre review: Underneath a Magical Moon

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

From an imaginative set to expressive physical theatre; from catchy songs and dances to a nicely abbreviated plot, the musical ‘Underneath a Magical Moon’ is lovely for little kids, big kids, and grown-ups.

Review: Pinocchio at Joburg Theatre

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre | 1 comment

I’m traditionally not a fan of panto; ..So I wasn’t expecting much and I was pleasantly surprised. More importantly perhaps, my 6-year-old absolutely adored the first 90 minutes or so.

Review: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe – National Children’s Theatre

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

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe is something special. Thanks to extraordinary set design by Sarah Roberts and masterful direction by Francois Theron, combined with powerful physical theatre from the cast of four actors, adults and children will be equally enthralled.

Review: The Smurfs Live on Stage, Emperors Palace

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

It’s spring, the Smurfs’ favourite time of year, and 8 members of the tribe are preparing for the annual parade. But Gargamel comes up with a plan to trick Mother Nature into un-spring-ing spring. What will happen? See it with your kids, and find out…

Review: The Adventures of Mr Toad, National Children’s Theatre

by Tiffany Markman | activities, cars, family theatre, family time, holidays, reviews, safety, shows | 0 comments

Watch as the wealthy Mr Toad becomes obsessed with motor cars and addicted to reckless driving. His friends Rat, Mole and Badger intervene, with unhelpful sabotage by a nasty pack of ill-intentioned weasels – and both chaos and jail time ensue. This is a glorious holiday musical for the kids.