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PLACES TO BE THINGS TO SEE
Jingle into the festive season with these exciting happenings
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NOVEMBER
Time Out Market
11–12
NOVEMBER
Bubbly & Gin Summer Party
Where: Plaisir Wine Estate, Fanschhoek
What to expect: What better way to celebrate summer than with a glass of bubbly, a plate of good food and live music from Shen FM? It will all be there at Plaisir Wine Estate this November, from noon until 17:00 on both days. Let’s get the party started! Tickets include a glass and one cocktail voucher, as well as three tasting coupons.
Price: From R236 per person www.webtickets.co.za
Where: V&A Waterfront, Cape town What to expect: Cape Town’s much anticipated Time Out Market is set to hit the scene on 17 November 2023, opening its doors to the public at the V&A Waterfront from 11:00. This food and cultural market will bring the best of the city together under one roof: It’s best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences. This is the first Time Out Market to open on the African continent, featuring a mix of thirteen home-grown culinary concepts spanning many cultural influences and flavours. From the 17th of November, this market will be open daily with the official times being Sunday to Wednesday from 11:00 to 22:00 and Thursday to Saturday from 11:00 to 23:00.
Price: Free entry Just pop in
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Where: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN
What to expect: The Durban City Orchestra and the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre brings classical comedy to the South Coast this festive season, with a short ten performance run from 22 November to 3 December. The production will build on from last year’s inaugural season, with a reprise of many of the fabulous sketches and tunes, as well as some exciting new ones. Aaron Mcilroy and Lisa Bobbert boldy tread where no right-minded comedian ever would: In the sacred space of The Orchestra. They migrate from Bach to Beethoven…to Bedlam. It’s a musical celebration fit for the whole family, guaranteed to make you chuckle to Tchaikovsky.
22-3 23-26
Price: From R200 www.tickets.computicket.com
NOVEMBER
Classical Comedy Striking a Chord
Where: Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre at Montecasino
What to expect: The CoLab Network, in association with AEJ Music, presents Striking a Chord, starring Adrian and Emma-Jean Galliard, with musical direction by Neil Bennett for three shows this November. It follows a successful tour of England in August 2023, and their debut show, Accidently Viral, staged around South Africa in 2022. The father-daughter duo’s bond is palpable as they take their audiences on an awe-inspiring musical journey.
Price: From R150 per person www.webtickets.co.za
DECEMBER-JANUARY
Festival of Lights
Where: Joburg Zoo
What to expect: It’s that time of year again where Joburg Theatre in association with Joburg City Parks and Zoo and Joburg City Power bring Christmas-lovers the annual Joburg Festival of Lights. There will be an enchanting collection of illuminated life-sized animal characters and classical, harmonious entertainment, as well as a food and craft night market. The festival will be open to patrons from 19:00 to 22:00 from Thursdays through to Sundays, offering you the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing stroll on a designated lit route away from the zoo’s animals. Let the enchanting lights light up your Christmas spirit this year. Children under the age of three can enter for free.
Price: From R175 www.joburgtheatre.com
1-10
December
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
Where: Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace
What to expect: The new live theatre show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, is stopping over in South Africa for the first time ever. Blu Blood in association with Round Room Live and Moonbug
Entertainment brings the vivacious, energetic, educational global sensation to Joburg between 1 and 10 December this year. The show promises to be filled with new music, characters, monster trucks and even the Blippi mobile! This follows the success of Blippi The Musical, with Blippi’s character to be played by professional stage performers specifically selected for the stage show. It should be the perfect December outing, fit for the whole family.
Price: From R299 per person www.ticketpros.co.za
15-24
December
Swingle Bells – A Christmas Concert Spectacular
Where: The Teatro, Montecasino
December
Franschhoek
Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
Where: Franschhoek Huguenot Monument
What to expect: Pop the corks at the Franschhoek Cape Classique & Champagne Festival this December, presented by Sanlam Private Wealth. All this while being entertained by top acoustic rock band, Watershed who has been confirmed for the Saturday’s lineup. The historic location boasts the perfect garden party vibe and guests are encouraged to dress the part, with classic white and blue and a touch of silver that will add to the Franschhoek flair. Of course, fashionistas will be going all out and there will be prizes for the best dressed. The luxury lifestyle event will include food with pop-up stalls from a host of Franschhoek’s restaurants and your entry will include a glass champagne flute and ten tasting tokens for all the Cap Classiques on show, as well as select Champagnes.
Price: From R350 per person www.franschhoekcapclassique.co.za
2-3 14
December
The Sound of Music
Where: Artscape Theatre | The Teatro at Montecasino
What to expect: Together with Cape Town Opera, Pieter Toerien is presenting the much-anticipated revival tour of the world’s most-loved musical: The Sound of Music. The show will open in Cape Town at the Artscape Theatre, whereafter it will transfer to Joburg at The Teatro at Montecasino. The Sound of Music marks the 11th and final collaboration between legendary lyricists, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and features numerous popular show tunes, including My favourite things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Do Re Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and more.
Price: From R150 www.pietertoerien.co.za
What to expect: Local musical theatre and international entertainer, Jonathan Roxmouth is returning to the Teatro at Montecasino after five years, this time with the highly acclaimed nineteen-piece Johannesburg Big Band, conducted by Adam Howard. Together, they are presenting a spectacular Christmas concert that will have you swingin’. Jonathan and the band will be joined onstage by special guest artists Timothy Moloi and Monique Steyn, as well as the children’s vocal ensemble from Stageworx School of Performing Arts. There will be only eight performances and they will take place on Fridays at 19:30, Saturdays at 14:00 and 19:30 and Sundays at 14:00 (including Christmas Eve).
Price: From R200 per person www.webtickets.co.za or at Pick ’n Pay outlets
December
Jazz on the Square Festival
Where: The Wanderers Club, Cricket Oval, Illovo, Johannesburg
What to expect: On 16 December 2023, The Wanderers Club will turn into a playground of soul-stirring melodies, magnetic energy and vibrant artistry with a Jazz festival of note. Produced by La Funk, the annual one-day event promises an impressive fusion of South African and international artists, delivering a performance that is bound to leave a lasting impression. This is ultimately where the dance of culture, the symphony of creativity and the harmony of connection come together.
Price: From R450
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