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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.

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?

Review: Seussical The Musical Jr.

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre | 1 comment

Goodness, did my two love this show!

Seussical The Musical Jr. is the Peoples’ Theatre version of the fabulous and fantastical Broadway show, in which the Cat in the Hat narrates a special story

Khokho’s Treasure a suitcase full of joy

by Christine Van Der Westhuizen | family theatre | 0 comments

Khokho’s Treasure is a brilliant play. It not only made me laugh, it made me laugh out real loud (“I could hear you laugh, Mom,” said my 9-year old, who sat elsewhere in the audience). It also made me cheer, gave me goose bumps and a lump in my throat.

Review: Supreme Divas

by Tiffany Markman | activities, family theatre, family time, holidays, 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.

George’s Marvellous Medicine : A theatre review

by Annette Baynes | family theatre | 0 comments

It is a very interactive performance and the children love getting involved in telling the story and helping George out. For adults, it is worth going just to see the giant chicken, played by Lerato Mahlasela. I doubt you will ever see a more beady-eyed, single-minded creature outside of the farmyard.

Review: Shrek The Musical

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

You know those feel-good shows that leave you humming as you drive home? That you think about while putting your little ones to bed? That you’re chatting about over dinner, and remembering in the morning? Shrek The Musical is one of those.