Category Archives: Fun for the kids

New Stage Musical “The Magic Box”

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Disney’s The Magic Box, a theatrical experience developed in association with Disney Theatrical Group, presented by Fever, together with Proactiv Entertainment and RGB, and produced by leading local promoter Showtime Management, announced the world premiere of its English-language production.

The show, featuring an all-South African cast and crew, opens at Artscape, Cape Town, on 9 October for a limited seasonand then transfers to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg, from 22 November before embarking on an international tour.

The musical, which originally premiered with great success in January 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, immerses the audience in an unprecedented theatrical adventure that combines puppetry, elaborate costumes, and projections in an innovative and large-scale staging. The show is a sensory experience that pays tribute to the art of animation and invites the audience to reconnect with the legacy of Disney music through the stories, songs, and characters that have accompanied them through the different stages of their lives. Disney’s songs merge into an iconic original score, and the characters come to life through various theatrical techniques, magnificent choreography, and the voices and performances of a South African cast of 26 top-notch artists.

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MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience

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Get ready for another exhilarating display of gaming prowess, MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience is back. Now in its second year, it is the largest national mall-based gaming tournament ever held in the country. This groundbreaking event will feature a series of eight qualifier events held at Hyprop Malls across the nation over the next four months, culminating in an epic National Final taking place at Canal Walk in Cape Town this September.

Christie Stanbridge, Hyprop’s Brand and Campaigns Marketing Manager, remarked, “The goal of our national gaming tournament is to create a vehicle for making esports accessible to everyone, breaking down barriers and removing the stigma that gaming is only for a certain age group. We aim to ensure that people from all walks of life can come together to play games and participate in the thrilling world of esports.”

Jason Probert, General Manager: Digital Services at MTN South Africa, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Hyprop on this landmark tournament: “We are thrilled to partner with Hyprop to bring this tournament to life. This event is a testament to the growing gaming culture in South Africa, and we are proud to support an initiative that not only showcases incredible talent but also brings communities together through the power of gaming. MTN is committed to driving digital innovation and creating unique experiences for gamers across the country.”

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‘Monsters At Work’ Premieres on Disney Channel Across Africa

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The highly anticipated animated series “Monsters at Work” premiered across Africa on Disney Channel, DStv Channel 303, today, Monday 25 March.

“Monsters At Work” takes place the day after the Monsters, Incorporated power plant started harvesting the laughter of children to fuel the city of Monstropolis, thanks to Mike and Sulley’s discovery that laughter generates ten times more energy than screams. It follows the story of Tylor Tuskmon, an eager young monster who graduated top of his class at Monsters University and always dreamed of becoming a Scarer until he lands a job at Monsters, Incorporated, and discovers that scaring is out and laughter is in. After Tylor is temporarily reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (MIFT), he must work alongside a misfit bunch of mechanics while setting his sights on becoming a Jokester.

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Interactive Chocolate Café in Sandton City, from 20 March to 1 April 2024

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The Easter weekend is around the corner, and this year, the popular Chocolate Café will return to Sandton City. Set to delight chocolate fanatics and Easter enthusiasts, the immersive world now includes an interactive activity hub and shopping section, set to keep even the busiest bunnies enthralled between 20 March to 1 April 2024.

Taking place in the Sandton City centre court, young and old can get creative with chocolate, from decorating your very own Easter cookie, to building your signature holiday s’mores and packing your Easter Bunny cracker to the brim. The Chocolate Café will also offer the tastiest array of Easter treats from sought after brands including Beacon, Beyers, Cadbury, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Joy, Lindt, Mister Sweet and Sally Williams, creating a tantalizing one stop Easter retail destination.

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January Journeys: Affordable Adventures Await

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It’s time to get festive with a well-deserved Sho’t Left in beautiful Mzansi. Although it is traditionally a vibe to travel in December right after we pack away our laptops and finally take our leave, we tend to forget that the beginning of January is still a break from school and work for many of us, which means it’s still the perfect time to take a road trip and head off on a well-deserved holiday. 

This January, break away from the ordinary and dive into a journey of a lifetime with Shot Left’s enticing travel deals. The time to book is now, with affordable and exclusive offers available after the December rush, you can still get an opportunity to revitalise your mind before the 2024 work pressures resume.

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