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Dear Moms, Dads, Relatives, Educators and Business Owners!
I have spent more time at my children's school in the last two weeks than I have in the office! Thank goodness all the prizegiving, plays, Father Christmas visits etc are over now. Nobody mentions in those prepare yourself for parenting books that you should be prepared to go back to school when your kids start school. My kids are still in pre-school, I shudder to think what I will endure in the future. I was never a fan of going to school and would start each term by making up a countdown calendar to the holidays. Now I start each holiday with a countdown calendar to the start of the next term when I can send my kids back to school!
Well the holidays are here, and there is so much entertainment on the go around South Africa, no one is going to be bored in December. Perhaps exhausted and very short of money, but definately not bored.
Some of the information in this newsletter is repeated from last month's entertainment newsletter, but we have added a lot more shows and events as well as holiday workshop information below.
We have a fabulous Christmas feature filled with information on specials, articles and arts and crafts. We are adding new information everyday, so please keep checking this feature for updates. We also have a Christmas Events page with details of carol singing, Christmas shows and markets. We will also be adding new information to this feature everyday so please keep checking. We will also be updating our Events Calendar with new events information as and when we receive it, so keep visiting us and stay informed! If you know of a family related events happening in your area that is not listed in any of the above, please let us know about it.
I hope you enjoy this issue and have fun with the kids! We will email 1 more newsletter before Christmas.
Cara
Editor

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Cinderella
Dates: 30 October to 23 December
Venue: The Peoples' Theatre
www.peoplestheatre.co.za
Contact: Computicket or Peoples' Theatre on 011 403 1563
Age suitability: 3 to 10 years
Cinderella
Dates: 1 to 9 December
Venue: Brytenbach Theatre, Pretoria
Contact: Computicket
Age suitability: 3 to 10 years
Stuart Little
Dates: 30 October to 20 December
Venue: The National Children's Theatre Trust (NCT), Parktown. Times: Mon - Sat 10.30 & 14.30.
Contact computicket or 011-484158
Aladdin
Dates: 1 November to 31 December
Venue: Johannesburg Civic Mandela Theatre
Times: Various
No Children under 3 permitted.
Book at computicket.
The Nutcracker - Ballet
Dates: 17 November to 10 December 2006
Venue: SA State Theatre, Pretoria.
Times: Various
Book at Computicket.
More Adventures of Noddy
Dates: 28 November to 24 December 2006
VENUE: Ubunye Theatre, Emperors Palace
Times: Various
Cost: R71
Book through computicket.
Equestria SA
Dates: 8 to 10 December 2006
Venue: Coca-Cola Dome at Northgate
Times: Various
Book at www.strictlytickets.com
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Dates: 13 to 23 December 2006
Venue: Broadacres & Cresta Barnyard Theatres
Times: 10h00am
Cost: R30
Tel: 011 - 280 4300
Pirates of the Reef
Dates: 2 Dec to 7 Jan
Venue: Gold Reef City
Ticket prices range from R120 — R160 and include entry to the theme park. Book at computicket.
The Gift - A Christmas Play
Date: 2 Dec
Time: 14:00 and 19:00
Entrance: R30.00
A Christmas Theatre Production to raise funds for charity. Come along and get into the real Christmas spirit, and start December off on a joyful note!
Venue:
Springs Civic Theatre Cnr 2nd. Avenue and 7th. Street Springs
Contact details:
Carlo - 0832276397
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The Three Little Pigs
Dates: 7 November to 22 December
Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre
www.baxter.co.za
Contact: Computicket or Baxter Theatre Centre on 021 685 7880.
Age suitability: 4 to 8 years
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Dates: 2 to 16 December 2006
Venue: Artscape Theatre Foyer
Times: 10h30am
Cost: R25
Book through Computicket
Magic Tales
Dates: 13 to 23 December 2006
Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre
www.baxter.co.za
Contact: Computicket or Baxter Theatre Centre on 021 685 7880.
The Nutcracker - Ballet
Dates: 13 to 31 December 2006
Venue: Artscape Theatre.
Times: Various
Book at Computicket.
KwaZulu-Natal

The Millenium Dame
Dates: 30 November to 9 December 2006
Venue: Westville Theatre Club
Times: 7-7:30pm. Matinee on 2 Dec 2-2:30pm
Ticket Price: Range from R30 - R35 adults & R20 - R25 children.
Bookings: Barbara on 031-267 1826 Coney 084 581 0690 or Vanessa 031-764 2559
The Adventures of Bubble the Clown
Dates: 2 to 31 December 2006
Venue: The Catalina Theatre.
www.catalinatheatre.co.za
Cost: R45 including a boat ride and a festive goodie hamper.
Show only R30.
Contact: 031 305 6889
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Dates: 8 to 31 December 2006
Venue: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Book through Computicket or 031-2602296.
Children from 3 years permitted.
Cinderella
Dates: 1 to 24 December 2006
Venue: Campbell Collection Ampitheatre, Killie Campbell Museum, Cnr Marriott & Essenwood Roads
Times: 11am daily
Bookings: 084 422 1422
Tales from the Brothers Grimm
Dates: 4 to 23 December 2006
Venue: Campbell Collection Ampitheatre, Killie Campbell Museum, Cnr Marriott & Essenwood Roads
Times: 2pm daily
Bookings: 084 422 1422
Peter Rabbit
Dates: 5 to 31 December 2006
Venue: Kwasuka Theatre
Times: Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm.
Contact: Thandeka on 031-305 7612
Freddie the Frog and the Haunted Haka
Date: 5 - 22 December
Venue: Botanical Gardens
Time: 11am Mon to Fri
Cost: Adults R12 and children u/12 R10
Contact: Esme on 084 530 7420
The Secret Wish
Dates: 5 to 31 December
Venue: Kwasuka Theatres
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Joburg's Children Festival
For children between ages 4 to 19.
Dates: 8 to 10 dec
Time: 10am to 6pm
Venue: Zoo Lake
Cost: R50 per person. Family tickets also available.
For more info visit:
www.joburgchildrensfestival.co.za
Olivedale LIBRARY STORYTIME
Dates: 8, 15, 22, and 29 December
Venue: Olivedale Library
Times: For preschoolers at 10h00am each Friday.
Zoo Trot
Date: 10 December 2006
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo
Time: 07h30
Cost: R20
Wild Lights at Johannesburg Zoo
Walk through the zoo lit-up at night.
Date: From 10 November 2006
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo
For more info click here
Mulbry Garden Club
Date: 16 November 2006
Venue: Lifestyle Garden Centre in Randpark Ridge
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Bookings: Sue Clegg 011-792 5616.
Walk for Welfare
Date: 3 December 2006 -
Time: Registration from 06h00 for race at 07h00
Venue: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
There will be a choice of a 6km or a 1.5km walk.
Cost: R50 per person, kiddies under 10 for free (includes entrance fee and kiddies entertainment).
For more information contact: Sally 083 447 8537.
Little Sprouts Open Day
Summer stock now in!
Date: 3 December 2006
Venue: 19 Ridderspoor Avenue
Weltevreden Park
Times: 9am to 1pm
Brian Boswell's Circus
Dates: 7 Dec to 6 Jan
Times: Various
Venue: Fourways, Cnr Witkoppen & Montecasino Blvd
For more information visit:
www.boswell.co.za
Centurion Mall Kids Holiday Programme
For a daily schedule visit:
www.centurionmall.co.za
Sandton City
Click here for events happening at Sandton City
Brightwater Commons
Click here for events happening at Brightwater Commons.
Fourways Mall
Click here for kids events at Fourways Mall.
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The Ice Lounge
Dates: 3 November 2006 to 28 February 2007 On Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sundays only
Times: 09h00 to 17h00 for visitors of all ages
Venue: Ice Lounge Marquee on the Knuckle, V&A Waterfront
Cost: R50 adults, R35 children
Snow World - Snow ramp
Dates: 1 Dec to 31 Jan
Venue: V&A Waterfront, Workshop 17
Times: Various sessions throughout the day
Cost: R15 including 1 activity or R80 unlimited activities.
Cartoon Network Village
Date: Saturday 2 December to Sunday 7 January 2007
Time: 10:00 - 18:00 (gates close at 17:30)
Venue: V&A Waterfront, Market Square
Cost: R20 (normal entry)
R15 per child (includes unlimited play time and 1 ticket to Cartoon Heroes Show. Additional tickets R5, Adults Free!)
Canal Walk
Click here for kids events at Canal Walk.
KwaZulu-Natal

Umgeni Steam Railway
2 Dec: Kloof to Botha's Hill
3 Dec: Kloof to Inchanga
10 Dec: Kloof to Inchanga (Father Christmas)
17 Dec: Kloof to Inchanga (Father Christmas and Carols by Candlelight)
30 Dec: Kloof to Inchanga
7 Jan: Kloof to Inchanga
Cost: R80 per adult and R50 per child 2 to 16 years
Bookings: 082 353 6003 or
031-303 3003
Just Fun Toys demo the top 10 hottest toys
02-Dec Sat 11-3:00 at Game Pavillion
09-Dec Sat 11-3:00 at Toys R Us Gateway
16-Dec Sat 11-3:00 at Toys R Us Pavillion
National Premature Baby Day
Date: 3 December 2006
Time: 10:00- 13:00
Venue: 1-on-1 Conference and Events Centre,
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Cost: R50 per adult and R20 for children.
Bookings Tel: 031–767 2787 or
031-764 4486.
Single Parents of young kids - Kid's Christmas Party
Date: 9 December
Time: 2pm
Venue: Golden Hours Market, Durban North
Tel: Justine on 072 062 6120
Pavilion -Westville:
1st - 24th December: A Lost Treasure Expedition
2nd - 24th December: Christmas Workshops
1st - 24th December : Photo's with Santa
6th December: Boog & Elliot - "Open Season" Character Tour @ 3:45pm
6th December: Carols & Candles @ 7pm
10th - 24th December: Christmas Musicians
Contact
031-265 0558 for more information.
Josephine and Goggles the Goose
Dates:
6 to 30 December
Venues: Various
Contact Josephine on 072 424 8393
Gateway
Click here for events happening at Gateway.
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Animal Farms
Croc City Crocodile Farm, Fourways/Lanseria
[Click to view]
Friendly Pets Farmyard, Ferndale - Animal Farmyard.
[Click to view]
Langeni Touch and Feed Farm, North Riding (near Northgate)
[Click to view]
Moms and Tots Farmyard, Kyalami [Click to view]
Johannesburg Zoo
[Click to view]
Playparks
Earth Kids, Crowthorne/Kyalami
[Click to view]
Kids World, Bruma and Fourways [Click to view]
Elf's Hill, Chartwell West/Farmall [Click to view]
Tumbleweeds Party Paradise, Chartwell, Fourways
[Click to view]
Gold Reef City
[Click to view]
Restaurants
Bango's, Randburg
[Click to view]
Très Joli Café, Ruimsig
[Click to view]
The Secret Garden, Fourways
[Click to view]
Thyme, Chartwell North
[Click to view]
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Animal Farms
Monkey Town, Somerset West.
[Click to view]
Playparks
Jimmy Jungles, Tygervalley, Claremont, Somerset West, Parklands and Mossel Bay.
[Click to view]
Kids Kingdom, Tokai
[Click to view]
KwaZulu-Natal

Animal Farms
The Animal Farmyard and Tea Garden, Botha's Hill.
[Click to view]
Duck 'n Deck Animal Farm and Tea Garden, Assagay.
[Click to view]
Playparks
Jo's Playground, Hillcrest
[Click to view]
Restaurants
Bizzy Lizzy Country Tea Garden and Restaurant, Bothas Hill
[Click to view]
Nutz and Raisins, Kloof
[Click to view]
Bellyssimo Maternity Wear and Coffee Shop, Durban North [Click to view]
Joseppes, Hillcrest. Weekend breakfasts now being served and Thursday nights children eat free!
[Click to view]
Sondela, Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom - Sunday morning leisurely breakfasts.
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Kindersafe |
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Top Tots |
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WIN a trail pack of safety wristbands and tags just in time for the holidays!
[Click to enter] |
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WIN a TOPTOTS back pack with a TOPTOTS activity book and a set of 4 roller paints.
[Click to enter] |
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Cinderella |
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D for Diamond |
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WIN 4 x sets of 2 theatre tickets to see Cinderella. [Click to enter] | |
WIN a sterling silver cupcake pendant which has has a genuine sparkling diamond set on the ring attached to a shiny silver necklace.
[Click to enter]
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Nestlé |
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WIN a hamper of Nestlé baby food worth R300!
[Click to enter] |
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WIN a Christmas hamper to the value of R200.
[Click to enter] |
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Princess Poppy - The Play |
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Poppy is putting on a play in her garden! Her best friend Honey is taking part, and so are her cousins Daisy and Edward. Poppy is too bossy and her friends do not want to help her anymore.
[Read more] |
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Personalised kids' books printed with your child's name incorporated into every story.
[Read more]
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Ant Bully |
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Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties |
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After little Lucas Nickle floods an ant colony with his watergun, he's magically shrunken down to insect size and sentenced to hard labour!
[Read more] |
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Garfield, America's favorite cat, is going continental. He's traveling across the pond to surprise his master, Jon Arbuckle who is in London.
[Read more]
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Happy Feet |
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The Santa Clause 3 |
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*Release date:
1 December 2006*
A penguin is born who is the worst singer in the world... however, as it happens, he is a brilliant tap dancer! [Read more] |
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*Release date:
1 December 2006*
Holiday magic mixes with comical chaos at the North Pole in The Santa Clause 3. [Read more]
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Flushed Away |
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Deck the Halls |
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*Release date:
15 December 2006*
The story of an uptown rat who is flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment into the sewers of London. [Read more]
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*Release date:
22 December 2006*
A family comedy about one-upsmanship, jealousy, clashing neighbors, home decoration... and the true spirit of the holidays. [Read more]
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Everyone's Hero |
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Charlotte's Web |
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*Release date:
22 December 2006*
A young boy finds himself at an extraordinary crossroads: He has a chance to be a hero – and make a difference against incredible odds – or he can play it safe. [Read more] | |
*Release date:
29 December 2006*
The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation. [Read more]
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Fudge Art
Christmas arts and crafts workshops. Book a workshop for you and your friends' children at your house. [Read more]
Tres Jolie Cafe are now offering a December Holiday entertainment Programme. [Read more]
Special Forces
December holiday club now open for bookings for ages 0 to 13! Obstacles, mud slide, orienteering, games, activities, sports,
scanvenger hunts and more.
[Read all about it]
Lehmcraft Pottery Studio - Christmas pottery workshops for kids.
[Read more]
Whirlygig Adventures have a Summer holiday Camp from 6 to 13 December. [Read more]
Boot Camp SA
December holiday camp details coming soon. [Click here to read more about Boot Camp SA]
The Johannesburg Zoo offers fun and educational holiday programmes. [Read more]
Kidsworld
Holiday programmes available at:
Kids World Bruma and Kids World Fourways. [Read more]
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Applebys Creative Classes
Holiday arts and crafts workshops.
[Read more]
Kids Kingdom
Holiday workshops now open for booking at this fabulous new kids indoor play zone! [Read more]
Monkey Town Primate Centre
have a Monkey Jungle play park with rock swimming pool, jumping castles, trampolines, volley ball, swing ball, play park with braai/picnic venue where kids can spend the day for R20. [Read more]
KwaZulu Natal

Fudge Art
Christmas arts and crafts workshops. Book a workshop for you and your friends' children at your house. [Read more]
Bizzy Lizzy
Kids christmas holiday workshops including shows, painting, mosaics, gardening and beading.
[Read more]
Jo's Playground
Holiday care available per week or per day through December and January. Lots of fun activities and games for the kids at this indoor and outdoor playground. [Read more]
Playball
December holiday clinic. Playball games, facepainting, treasurehunt, colouring, baking, competitions, water slides, jumping castles.
[Read more about this holiday clinic]
Rising Star Kids Theatrix - Speech and Drama workshops available in December and January.
[Read more about these workshops]
Hillcrest Library Holiday Activities
Dates: 4 Dec to 9 January
Venue: Hillcrest Library
Times: 10 am to 11am
Click here to view our events calendar for a list of scheduled dates and activities.
Kloof Library Holiday Activities
Dates: 25 Nov to 14 Dec
Venue: Kloof Library
Times: 10 am to 11am
For more info tel: 031-763 3231
Click here to view our events calendar for a list of scheduled dates and activities.
Waterfall Library Holiday Activities
Dates: 5 to 20 December
Venue: Waterfall Library, Link Road
Times: 10 am to 11am
For more info tel: 031-763 3231
Click here to view our events calendar for a list of scheduled dates and activities.
Westville Library Holiday Activities
Dates: 4 Dec to 12 January
Venue: Westville Library
Times: 10am to 11am
For more info tel: 031-203 7050
Click here to view our events calendar for a list of scheduled dates and activities. |
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