Silver Digest December 2019/January2020

Page 59

LEISURE

T H E AT R E

HOLIDAY SHOWS TO TAKE THE GRANDKIDS TO PETER PAN ON ICE The world’s premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to South Africa with a brand-new show, Peter Pan on Ice, this December. Take a journey to Neverland in this classic tale of magic and make-believe, spectacularly staged on real ice. Showcasing 23 former World,

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

European and National Championship-

Acclaimed writer, director

level skaters, the highly accomplished

and South Africa’s queen of

cast will astound and mesmerise

pantomime Janice Honeyman

audiences with their adrenaline-rich,

will once again tell the

dramatic performance. Collectively,

story of poor country boy

the entire cast holds more than 250

Jack, the family cow, the

competition medals and will bring their

magic beans, the enormous

athletic and artistic talents to retell J M

beanstalk, the unfriendly giant

returning to the Joburg Theatre

Barrie’s well-loved story of Peter Pan.

and the enchanted hen that lays

following her triumphant success

the golden eggs. Adding the giant’s

in the role of Shug Avery in The

grows up – as he and Tinker Bell whisk

henchman – a truly evil panto

Color Purple is Lelo Ramasimong

Wendy and her brothers from their

villain – and the essential good

as the good fairy. Lelo became

London home off on a magical journey

fairy, Honeyman’s Jack and The

a household name in SA when

to Neverland. Watch as they enjoy

Beanstalk will have audiences in

she made it to the Top 10 on

thrilling adventures with the Lost

awe at the show’s sheer spectacle

Idols and her theatre career has

Boys, Tiger Lily and the Mermaids,

and Jack the Joller’s madcap

also included featured roles in

encountering the evil Captain

efforts to be its courageous hero.

Dreamgirls, African Footprint and

Join Peter – the boy who never

Hook, his pirates and a very

Not seen on The Mandela

hungry crocodile!

stage at Joburg Theatre

Set to an original score, the show

since 2012, this everpopular pantomime

Burn the Floor. The role of Jack the Joller also brings actor Zolani Shangase back to the Joburg Theatre.

features exquisite,

story traditionally

Zolani enjoyed popularity in his

innovative

sets good against evil

recurring role on DSTV’s Moja

choreography as

and is jam-packed

Love in the telenovela Hope. His

well as powerful

full of Honeyman’s

stage credits include a year in the

storytelling created by Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre-on-ice. On at the Teatro At Montecasino from 06 December 2019 to 11 January 2020.

wit, double-entendres, charm and magic. Making his pantomime debut as the villain is actor, comedian, writer, radio and TV host, director and painter Casper de Vries, and

West End of London with The Lion King and – in South Africa – Janice Honeyman’s Aladdin, The Rocky Horror Show, Show Boat, Orpheus in Africa and The Color Purple. On at the Joburg Theatre from 2 November to 22 December 2019. WWW.SILVERDIGEST.CO.ZA

59


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

Articles inside

BECOMING HEARING IMPAIRED IS A COMMON CONDITION FOR AGING PEOPLE

3min
pages 48-49

ADVANTAGES OF RETIRING IN A LIFESTYLE ESTATE

2min
page 58

BMW VS MERCEDES-BENZ VS AUDI: WHICH MARQUE HAS THE BEST RESALE VALUE?

4min
pages 69-71

THE LATEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN JOBURG AND CT

3min
pages 66-67

SIMPLY CHRISTMAS

2min
pages 60-63

Spiced pear-and-apricot cake

1min
page 64

READ THIS: THE LAST HUNT BY DEON MEYER

1min
page 16

HOLIDAY SHOWS TO TAKE THE GRANDKIDS TO

2min
page 59

GET TO GRIPS WITH GOUT

3min
pages 52-53

DRINK THIS: THE PRODIGY

1min
page 16

5 of the best holiday reads

5min
pages 56-57

MEET BLESSING NGOBENI, STANDARD BANK YOUNG ARTIST 2020

2min
pages 54-55

FIVE IMPORTANT TESTS FOR HEALTHY AGEING

2min
page 46

WHY WOMEN MIGHT NOT KNOW THEY’RE HAVING A HEART ATTACK

2min
page 44

STAY HERE: THE MARLY

1min
page 14

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY RA WHEN I DIE?

2min
page 42

CONSERVATIVE FUND OF FUNDS SUITABLE FOR RETIREMENT SAVINGS

3min
pages 39-40

EARLY RETIREMENT IS TEMPTING – BUT CAN YOU AFFORD IT?

6min
pages 36, 38-39

Investing your rands offshore is about how not when

3min
pages 34-35

Discover the magic of the Karoo

4min
pages 24-26

MY AFRICAN CONQUEST: Cape to Cairo at 80

6min
pages 18-20, 22

‘EVERYBODY KNEW THE RUSSIAN EMPRESSES HAD LOVERS’

8min
pages 28-32
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.