STAYING IN JOBURG OVER THE DECEMBER HOLIDAYS?

JANICE HONEYMAN’S PANTOMIME SNOW WHITE

IS THE IDEAL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

If you’re staying in Joburg over the December holidays, there’s no better way to spend your “down” time than watching top-class local theatre at its very best!

Janice Honeyman’s Snow White has been wowing the media and audiences alike since it opened in early November, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you only have TWO weeks remaining to enjoy this fabulous pantomime, with the show running on The Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre until Sunday, December 23rd.

“The reception this year for our annual Joburg Theatre pantomime has been overwhelming,” says the show’s executive producer, Bernard Jay. “We’ve been bowled over by the wonderful superlatives used by the media and the thrilling standing ovations at every performance.”

Here’s just a selection of some of the raves received from the reviewers:

“All That Glitters Is Bold…The set is a visual bombardment of the best sort…As the title character, the incredibly talented Kiruna-Lind Devar gets the high-profile lead role she richly deserves…Snow White sets a new standard for these Joburg Theatre productions, and future audiences will be the beneficiaries of any efforts to maintain such a benchmark.” – Bruce Dennill, pARTicipate

“Make a wish, take a bite: this glittery panto is everything…Hold onto your hat and adjust your sunglasses!  The end-of-year pantomime for 2018 is everything you need to see you firmly into the silly season…it’s a rollicking monster of a production…this year’s panto really does fit the bill it promises in being not only the fairest in the land, but the best in many a year.  Don’t miss this one.” – Robyn Sassen, The Arts at Large

“Janice Honeyman has excelled herself in her 31st pantomime, a lavish affair stuffed with songs, jokes and gimmicks and a tight focus on the action that swings along wonderfully…Desmond Dube is the best-ever panto find, instantly at home in his over-the-top outfit as Dame Dolla Dludlu.  He’s charming, saucy and exuberant…you can’t but help adore him.  Ben Voss also brings polished professionalism as he snarls and struts as the evil queen, approachable but scary. He’s magnificent and in full command…But step back, boys, because the real show stopper is a journey through the wicked woods as you don your 3D glasses.  It’s spectacular – a more vivid 3D experience than I’ve ever seen in the cinema, and I reckon I shrieked as much as the little nippers…Nicol Sheraton’s choreography is consistently funky and fun…Lashings of glitter, towering turrets, deep dark woods and a two-storey shack for the seven dwarfs create a fairy-tale world that’s utterly magical…Layer upon layer of magical madness…the level of sophistication in the entire production holds us spellbound.” – Lesley Stones, Daily Maverick / Artslink

“There’s always new surprises around every corner that keep your eyes glued to every moment.  Especially with a brilliant, high-quality 3D experience that had the audience, both kids and adults alike, screaming, laughing and mesmerised.  Guided along by the seven dwarfs, it was a truly immersive experience that combined both live theatre and film in one exciting and thrilling adventure… John Robbie as The Major Dumb-Ou was the most out of character we’ve ever seen him, and it was worth every minute. This year’s panto is a little more meatier for the adults, and a little more immersive for the kids.  It’s packaged as the perfect family entertainment for everyone…It’s a ton of fun, lots of laughs, so nice you want to watch it twice! (Or more!)” – Waydene Laing, Blogger

“Totally blown away…hands-down the best theatre production I have seen in a long time…a nudge of tongue-in-cheek SA humour, and a flood of song, dance and spectacular wit…a thundering eruption of applause as the entire audience expressed their full appreciation with standing ovation after standing ovation…truly world class.” – Kerry Hayes, Let’s Go –

Remaining performances:

  • Wednesday 12 December at 19h30
  • Thursday 13 December at 15h00 & 19h30
  • Friday 14 December at 15h00
  • Saturday 15 December at 11h00, 15h00 & 19h30
  • Sunday 16 December at 12h00 & 16h00
  • Wednesday 19 December at 12h00 & 16h00
  • Thursday 20 December at 12h00 & 16h00
  • Friday 21 December at 15h00
  • Saturday 22 December at 11h00 & 15h00
  • Sunday 23 December at 11h00 & 15h00 – FINAL DAY

Tickets range from R245 – R375 and can be booked at www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0861 670 670. Theatre patrons can also book online and pay at selected Pick N Pay stores or via Webtickets.

A fabulous range of discounted rates for groups is available by calling the theatre’s VIP Ticketing office on (011) 877 6853.

Snow White is presented by Joburg Theatre and Bernard Jay in association with the panto’s much valued and long-term partners, MNet, 94.2 Jacaranda FM and Your Family Magazine.

#SnowWhitePantoSA
@JoburgTheatre