Category Archives: Entertainment

Celebrations on the Square brings festive elegance to Sandton

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Nelson Mandela Square is taking sophistication up a notch this December with a luxurious festive experience unlike any other. Introducing Celebrations on the Square, which invites guests to sip, shop and spoil themselves and their loved ones, in an environment shaped for refined seasonal enjoyment.

 

From 12 to 22 December 2025, between 4pm and 9pm, visitors can step into a custom crafted glass marquee designed for leisurely browsing and exquisite indulgence. The entry fee of R75 includes a glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne and a sumptuous charcuterie board to enjoy, while soaking in the splendour of the season. Entry to this exclusive meander, which is also filled with instagrammable moments, is limited to 200 visitors per day.

 

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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Makes its South African Debut in March 2026

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South Africa, get ready to fall in love! Step back into the late ’80s as one of Hollywood’s most cherished love stories, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to life for the first time in South Africa in 2026, making its debut at Artscape, Cape Town on 18 March followed by a season at Montecasino’s Teatro from 24 April.  Tickets on sale at showtime.co.za or ticketmaster.co.za.

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City of Enchantment at Sandton City

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Sandton City is turning up the magic this festive season with its most enchanting experience yet. Say hello to the City of Enchantment, a brand-new holiday world that will transform the iconic centre court into a whimsical wonderland filled with shimmer, joy, and festive flair. Think Santa photos, extended shopping hours, breathtaking décor, and beautifully wrapped gifts… all in support of the SPCA.

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The Nutcracker at Montecasino: Meet Clara!

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Different young artists will perform the role of Clara in upcoming run

Cape Ballet Africa’s brand-new production of The Nutcracker this December at Teatro, Montecasino will feature six young artists sharing the role of Clara; the young girl who receives a magical nutcracker doll for Christmas and goes on on adventures in magical lands.

The rising young performers dancing Clara include three dancers from Johannesburg and three from Cape Town.

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The Nutcracker at Montecasino extends to 28 December 2025

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The Nutcracker has provided wonderfully imaginative, sweet holiday entertainment for over a century, often being the first show young audiences experience when introduced to ballet and theatre. The new production presented by Global Star Events in collaboration with Cape Ballet Africa shows that none of that appeal has diminished, with its Teatro, Montecasino run already having been extended to accommodate overwhelming demand for tickets.

Now ending on Sunday 28 December, the run incorporates special festive season early show times on the final eight performances, on sale today at Webtickets.co.za. There are two shows  on Tuesday, 23 December; Saturday, 27 December and Sunday, 28 December at 11am and 3:30pm with 3pm matinee shows on Wednesday, 24 December and Friday, 26 December.

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