Get ready to enter a winter wonderland as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the most magical moments from across the Disney kingdom to Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and, for the very first time, Pretoria as Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival skates into South Africa next year. This new production in the most popular Disney on Ice phenomenon, is produced by Feld Entertainment Inc. and brought to South Africa by leading local promoter, Showtime Management.

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In a new twist on fairy tale fun, comical segments from everyone’s favourite Disney films set the scene for the show stopping on-ice stories of princesses Ariel, Rapunzel and Belle. Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Anna and Elsa from the Academy Award^® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen! Audiences will journey up the North Mountains with the hilarious snowman Olaf, rugged mountain-man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven as they help the sisters along the way in a story full of action, adventure, magic and unforgettable characters.

Magical Ice Festival is an enchanting mix of royalty, highlighting the stories of Disney’s most beloved heroines with energetic choreography that will have audiences singing, dancing and cheering their favourite Disney characters as they each embark on their own epic journeys. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse guide fans through a winsome wonderland where they encounter Sebastian and the Daughters of Triton from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the rowdy inhabitants of the Snuggly Duckling from Disney’s Tangled and the loyal enchanted servants from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

For the past six years South-African audiences have been thrilled by the excitement of a new Disney On Ice show every July school holiday.  Disney On Ice returns in 2019 with its latest news show, Magical Ice Festival.

Tickets are now on sale for South Africa’s favourite family winter school holiday outing. Special discounted family packages are available. Patrons are asked to please note that owing to safety regulations each person, irrespective of age (including babes in arms and children under two years) must have a purchased ticket. Fans are encouraged to only book through the official authorised ticketing agent for Disney On Ice. There are significant risks in buying from other sources and entry to Disney On Ice is not guaranteed.

Disney On Ice: Magical Ice Festival

 Pretoria

Sun Arena at Time Square, Menlyn Maine

Friday 14 June to Monday 17 June 2019

 Friday, 14 June – 6pm

Saturday 15 June, Sunday 16 June – 10am, 2pm, 6pm

Monday 17 June – 10am, 2pm

Pretoria Tickets:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday – R150, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

Pretoria Family Packages:

Save R30 per ticket, which means a saving of between R120 to R180 on midweek and weekend family packages available on the top three price categories and is only valid for purchases of 4 tickets, 5 tickets and 6 tickets.

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Johannesburg

The Ticketpro Dome

   Friday, 21 June to Sunday, 30 June 2019

Friday, 21 June – 6pm

Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June – 10am, 2pm, 6pm

Tuesday, 25 June – 11am

Wednesday, 26 June – 11am, 3pm

Thursday, 27 June – 3pm

Friday, 28 June – 2pm, 6pm

Saturday, 28 June – 10am, 2pm, 6pm

Sunday, 29 June – 10am, 2pm

Johannesburg Tickets:

Weekdays – R120, R 200, R280, R380 per person inclusive

Saturdays and Sundays – R195, R295, R395, R495 per person inclusive

Johannesburg Family Packages:

Save R30 per ticket, which means a saving of between R120 to R180 on midweek and weekend family packages available on the top three price categories and is only valid for purchases of 4 tickets, 5 tickets and 6 tickets.

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Durban

Main Arena, Durban ICC

Wednesday, 3 July to Sunday, 07 July 2019

Wednesday, 3 July – 6pm

Thursday, 4 July – 11am and 3pm

Friday, 05 July – 2pm, 6pm

Saturday, 06 July and Sunday, 07 July – 10am, 2pm, 6pm

Durban Tickets:

Weekdays – R120, R200, R300, R380 per person inclusive

Saturdays and Sundays – R195, R295, R 395, R475 per person inclusive

Children two years and older must have a purchased SEATED ticket

Durban Family Packages:

Save R30 per ticket, which means a saving of between R120 to R180 on midweek and weekend family packages available on the top three price categories and is only valid for purchases of 4 tickets, 5 tickets and 6 tickets.

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Cape Town

Grand Arena, GrandWest

Wednesday 19 July to Sunday, 23 July 2019

Wednesday, 10 July – 6pm

Thursday, 11 July – 11am & 3pm

Friday, 12 July, Saturday, 13 July – 10am, 2pm and 6pm

Sunday 14 July – 10am, 2pm

Cape Town Tickets:

Weekdays – R150, R250, R300, R350 per person inclusive

Saturdays and Sundays – R 195, R295, R395, R495 per person inclusive

Cape Town Family Packages:

Save R30 per ticket, which means a saving of between R120 to R180 on midweek and weekend family packages available on the top three price categories and is only valid for purchases of 4 tickets, 5 tickets and 6 tickets.

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All Bookings:

Computicket: call 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket service centre.

Group Bookings:

20% Discount on groups of 20 and more – midweek performances and Sunday 6pm only. Bookings for groups can go through Jill Somers, 079 218 1658, sales@showtime.co.za

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With thanks to Showtime Management, we are giving away cool tickets to this year’s Disney on Ice, for Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

Get ready to enter a winter wonderland as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the most magical moments from across the Disney kingdom  Experience Disney’s The Little Mermaid with a show-stopping performance by Sebastian as he breaks out of his shell to make waves with Ariel “Under The Sea!” Get tangled up with a chorus of harmless hooligans when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn from Disney’s Tangled. And get swept away by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle.

The Details are as follows:

• Pretoria:  Win a set of 4 family tickets (4 tickets for each prize winner 2 adults and 2 children/1 adult and 3 children) at the Timesquare, Menlyn on 14 June 2019 commencing at 18h00. Value: R 1280
• Johannesburg: Win a set of 4 family tickets (4 tickets for each prizewinner –2 adults and 2 children/1 adult and 3 children) to Disney On Ice at the Ticketpro Dome on Friday, 28 June 2019 commencing 18h00.  Value: R1000
• Durban: Win a set of  4 family tickets (4 tickets for each prizewinner –2 adults and 2 children/1 adult and 3 children) to Disney On Ice at the Durban ICC on Wednesday, 03 July 2019 commencing 18h00. Value: R1080
• Cape Town:  Win a set of 4 family tickets (4 tickets for each prizewinner –2 adults and 2 children/1 adult and 3 children) to Disney On Ice at Grand West on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 commencing 18h00. Value R1080

Our Disney On Ice Competition for this year is now Closed.

Please Note:

1. This competition Closes on the Tuesday, 11 June 2019.
2. Tickets are only valid for the specified dates and performance times.
3. Seat allocations are up to the discretion of the promoters.
4. Tickets may not be upgraded, or exchanged for cash, or for alternate performances.
5. The prize comprises of two tickets per prize winner.
6. No-Shows will not receive replacement tickets.
7. By entering this competition, the participant agrees to the terms and conditions.
8. Prizes does not include accommodation and / or travel to and from the event.
9. Winners will be notified by mail.
10. One Entry per Email Address will be entered into the draw

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For Four Performances Only, one of South Africa’s most versatile Musical Theatre Stars, Jonathan Roxmouth, takes to the magnificent Teatro stage to perform all your favourite Broadway hits – accompanied by a full 55-piece orchestra!

Presented by Pieter Toerien, and featuring the cream of South Africa’s musicians and performers, Jonathan Roxmouth – The Musicals in Concert is back, and will run at the Teatro at Montecasino from the 17^th to the 19^th August, 2018.

Jonathan Roxmouth was seen worldwide in EVITA, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sweeney Todd, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Sunset Boulevard and Stage by Stage.

In September 2015, he made SA Theatrical history as the first local artist to headline a series of Broadway Concerts entitled From the Footlights.  Rapturous audiences packed the Teatro at Montecasino to hear him perform classic Broadway Songs backed by an 18-piece Broadway Big Band.

2017 saw him returning to the prestigious venue in The Musicals in Concert, with a full orchestra under direction of Bryan Schimmel, as well as an exceptional cast of 20 to perform the famous songs of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein and many more well-loved composers.

The great news is Jonathan returns again this year with an even Bigger show than before!  Featuring all your favourites, with arrangements of these songs custom-written to showcase Roxmouth’s vocal versatility and virtuosity to the max. Many songs are also featured on Roxmouth’s latest album entitled My Lloyd Webber. 

Audiences can look forward to songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Aladdin, CHESS, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, Love Never Dies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and many more…

The Musicals in Concert

17 August – 19 August 2018

The Teatro at Montecasino

Friday 17 August at 20:00

Saturday 18 Aug at 15:00 and 20:00

Sunday 19 August at 14:00

Tickets are between R125 and R375 and available through Computicket

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by David Simmons

Theatre lovers and those whose fondness for the arts continue to strengthen, will understand the common togetherness one feels when sitting in a packed theatre. This oneness in essence is something very uncommon in these unpredictable times we live in, however the safe, bright refuge that we call The Theatre, allows us to escape, to experience and most importantly regroup with the fulfilled energy of the arts. It’s common knowledge that when we join forces, come together and acknowledge in solidarity, the fact that we are experiencing something unique, the plights and stresses of the day, wither away and we instantly become part of something truly magical.

It’s seldom we get to experience the sheer joy of someone’s musical journey through song and performance and we as the audience, have become privy in supporting our local talent! From high school musicals to local and international stages, Jonathan Roxmouth is undeniably one of the most diverse talents you’ll get to experience on a South African stage. He needs no introduction to musical theatre, however those who are unfamiliar with his work will undoubtedly become fresh recruits after experiencing the diversity he communicates on stage. Roxmouth, at the impressionable age of 30, has firmly cemented himself as one of South Africa’s best loved and locally produced artists.

The Musicals in Concert have completed its very successful run of five sold out performances this last weekend. One can’t begin to applaud the many talents and charismatic charm we have come to love from this musical visionary. Roxmouth has managed yet again to win over audience members one song after the next, night after night – and this comes as no surprise. It was surely encouraging to witness one man filling a 1800 seat theatre and gain access to the hearts of its theatre goers with one large theatrical punch after the next. In 2015, Roxmouth gave us From The Footlights, his first tribute concert to Broadway musicals. Now with his second, he has once again initiated us into his world of musical prowess.

Although backed by a 45-piece orchestra under the glorious orchestrations and musical direction of Bryan Schimmel, it was interesting to see how Roxmouth endeared himself to his audience. It’s no easy feat to keep lively spectators fully committed for over two hours, but the enormity of his presence and the occasional tongue-in-cheek joke about politics, make him such a pleasing entertainer to watch.

The Teatro stage is no stranger as he has played homage to numerous roles embodying characters such as Danny Zuko in Grease to Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and not forgetting his acclaimed role as Phantom in Phantom Of The Opera, the role that catapulted his musical career to new heights. This cleverly thought out production is Roxmouth working the stage as his true and authentic self, with the usual offering of bells, whistles and the musical brilliance of Schimmel!

Schimmel’s arrangements of those all-time favourite musical classics, brought life, and a new dimension, accompanying Roxmouth. With an opening score befitting an overture of any Broadway show and the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra in complete unison with Roxmouth’s vision, elvated this musical production one notch above outstanding. The staging, imbuing the feeling of an old 1940’s Jazz club mixed with truly riveting lighting displays in tune with the music, gave the audience an electric display of colour and showbiz magic.

Roxmouth, in true showmanship style, belted out musical magic, a treasure trove of songs from Broadway shows such as Les Miserables, Cats, The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, Aladdin, Oklahoma, West Side story, Sunset Boulevard and playing homage to his most recent character, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. A truly humbling addition to the night’s festivities was to see his support of future budding performers by inviting the students of Oakfield College to accompany him during certain songs.

Guest star Lynelle Kenned, who played Maria in Westside Story stood alongside her leading man and rendition the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, All I ask Of You. Thembeka Mnguni recently seen in Priscilla Queen of the Desert and one of the top 8 finalists of The Voice SA Season 1, gave one powerful solo rendition of Stephen Sondheims Somewhere from Westside Story with audience members applauding in lamentations after her final note. Adding to the humour, ventriloquist Isabella Jane, finalist of last year’s SA’s Got Talent, had Rosie with her, to attack the phenomenon of Musical Theatre, which was sharply defended by the host.

With standing ovations, it’s no surprise that Jonathan Roxmouth has once again endeared himself to his audience brining theatre goers together and establishing himself as a true showman in his craft.

In an interview a few years back Jonathan was asked ‘What’s the one thing you would like to achieve before you die? ‘I want to be the first South African Actor to give an acceptance speech at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.’ A huge goal but something unquestionably attainable.

If you didn’t manage to see Jonathan in his Broadway concert, you can buy all his recorded albums, at http://jonathanroxmouth.com/shop/.

Next, Jonathan Roxmouth will be at the Pieter Toerien Main Theatre staring in The Mystery of Irma Vep from the 5^th to the 30^th of July.

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For FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, one of South Africa’s most versatile Musical Theatre Stars – Jonathan Roxmouth – takes to the magnificent TEATRO stage to perform all your favourite Broadway hits – accompanied by a full 45-piece orchestra! Presented by Pieter Toerien, and featuring the cream of South Africa’s musicians and performers, JONATHAN ROXMOUTH – THE MUSICALS IN CONCERT will run at the Teatro at Montecasino from June 30 to July 2, 2017. Tickets are now on sale through Computicket.

Jonathan Roxmouth (The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sweeney Todd, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Sunset Boulevard and Stage by Stage) made SA Theatrical history in September 2015 as the first local artist to headline a series of Broadway Concerts entitled FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS. Rapturous audiences packed the Teatro at Montecasino to hear him perform classic Broadway Songs backed by an 18-piece Broadway Big Band. 2017 sees him returning to the prestigious venue with a full orchestra as well as an exceptional cast of 20 to perform the famous songs of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein and many more well-loved composers. The arrangements of these songs have been custom-written to showcase Roxmouth’s vocal versatility and virtuosity to the max. Many songs are also featured on Roxmouth’s latest album (released last year) entitled My Lloyd Webber. Audiences can look forward to songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story, CATS, Aladdin, CHESS, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, Love Never Dies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and many more…

Joining Roxmouth on the Teatro stage with a few tricks up their sleeves are some of his favourite performers who are no strangers to the musical theatre scene. Guests include leading-lady Lynelle Kenned (West Side Story, Show Boat, Orpheus in Africa) and popular comedian Alan Committie (Defending the Caveman, Little Shop of Horrors). Roxmouth and his guests will be accompanied by a 45-piece orchestra under the baton of award-winning conductor and arranger, Bryan Schimmel (Annie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys).

In partnership with Oakfields College as well as the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra, this event promises to be one of the theatrical highlights of the year.

Says Roxmouth, “Everyone has their favourite musical song, but they have to wait for it during the course of the show. THE MUSICALS in Concert is an evening FULL of those, just without the waiting and performed as you’ve never heard them before with an extraordinary orchestra.”

The Musicals in Concert

Date: 30 June – 2 July 2017

Venue: The Teatro at Montecasino

Times: Friday 30 June @ 8pm/ Saturday 1 July @ 3pm & 8pm, Sunday 2 July @ 3pm

Tickets: R200 – R350, available through Computicket

Tel: Box Office (011) 511 1818

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