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Look out for Sherlock Gnomes, coming to a theatre near you in May!

by Tiffany Markman | family movies | 0 comments

Sherlock Gnomes is an enjoyable family adventure, best suited to kids aged 6+. It has a couple of solid messages about teamwork, appreciating others, not taking the people you love for granted, and building healthy romantic relationships in which the individuals are equal partners who encourage each other.

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.

Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas

by Joy Dembo | family movies, reviews | 0 comments

This movie is the most delightful animated fantasy thriller I’ve seen in a long while.

The movie begins with Tad Jones working on a construction site. He has a pile of books on Archaeology and his dog with him, and while he is eating his lunch, he receives a call from Sara Lavrof, an old friend and respected archaeologist and explorer.

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.

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.

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…

Despicable Me 3: Oh boy! It’s Gru x 2!

by Joy Dembo | family movies | 0 comments

In the third movie in the Despicable Me Franchise, the evil villain Gru, who is now an upstanding citizen, employed by the AVL (Anti Villain League), married to colleague, Lucy, and dad to three adopted girls, discovers that he has a twin brother.

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.

Theatre review: Hairspray (Redhill High School)

by Tiffany Markman | culture, family theatre, family time, human rights, reviews, shows | 1 comment

This isn’t your below-average high school musical. Actually, this isn’t even your average musical. Redhill High School’s Hairspray is something else.

Theatre review: Freckleface Strawberry, The Musical

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

Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical is currently showing at the National Children’s Theatre. Based on actress Julianne Moore’s New York Times best-selling book, it’s a fun, funny and fast-moving show – with a valuable lesson about self-esteem and self-image.

Review: Magical Myths: How Spider got her Name and Other Stories

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre | 0 comments

Imagine for a moment that you’re five years old.

Can you think of anything better than: a singing puppet named Webster the Spider, the goddess Athena and her rival Arachne, a set of gorgeous shadow puppets to show off the Labours of Hercules, and live guitar music?

Singing the praises of the movie “Sing”

by Joy Dembo | family movies | 0 comments

This show is just too sweet! But besides being the last word in awesomeness for kids, it features some brilliant humour and nuances that the moms and dads will appreciate. Add to that, the catchy music, and the whole family will be bopping in their seats.