Towering Transformers to take over GrandWest
IT IS less than a month until the Transformers Exhibition features GrandWest.
It will see Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and the Rescue Bots descend on Sun Exhibits, GrandWest for the last leg of the Transformers Exhibition’s South African tour.
The interactive exhibition, taking place from November 10 until January 21, features 14 animatronic Transformers, nine sculptures scaled between 2m and 9m and another 20 statues varying in size.
They are made from reused car parts, metal and other repurposed materials. The display spans over 2 500m2 of floor space and takes over 20 days to build.
The walk- through display depicts the rise of the Transformers from the 1980s animated generation to the new age Rescue Bots to the incredible scrap metal sculptures that represent the Transformers young children know today.
The exhibition also features a children’s area where young fans can have their photos taken with Bumblebee and Optimus Prime characters, colour in, participate in Lego building, play games, get temporary Transformers tattoos, watch movies and go wild on a jumping castle.
With a free downloadable Transformers workbook, the Transform- ers Exhibition is not only a fun-filled family outing, but an educational experience too.
Using Transformers as the theme, the 17-page workbook covers the foundation phase subjects of maths, language and life skills to keep children engaged before, during and after they have attended the exhibition.
GrandWest’s PR and promotions manager, Elouise Matthys, said the Transformers Exhibition would be one of the highlights of the festive season entertainment line-up for children at GrandWest.
“Sun Exhibits will be completely transformed for this exhibition which offers parents a fantastic option for keeping children entertained.
“The exhibition should also be of interest for schools taking learners on end of year outings.”
Tickets are sold per entry slot, but visitors can spend as much time as they want at the exhibition, with the average visit taking about two hours.
The Transformers Exhibition will be open daily between November 10 and January 21 from 10am to 7pm.
Tickets are available from www. webtickets.co.za and are priced at R99 for adults and R89 for pensioners, students and children aged 4 to 7.
Sun MVG cardholders receive a R20 discount on each ticket purchased.
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exhibition is on at GrandWest from November 10 to January 21. The mammoth exhibition, which has been touring the country, takes up 3 000m². The show features animated Transformers up to 2m in height made from old car parts, metal and repurposed materials. The Transformers were a range of toys which became the characters for an animated TV series. The exhibition brings the Transformers to life and provides the viewer with the opportunity to interact with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and the Rescue Bots. This makes for a fab family outing and is bound to work up a sweat as you walk through the exhibition exploring the Transformer entities as part of “performance technology”. Family packages cost R89-R99. See www.webtickets.co.za. Three readers can win a family package by e-mailing simone@one-eyedjack.co.za by 6pm tomorrow with the subject line ToTT, and in the main body of the e-mail the name of your fave Transformer.
McCullagh and his group, the Harmonix, are paying tribute to the Swedish super troopers at Followspot’s Kalk Bay Theatre until November 11. Signature ABBA hits will be featured such as Chiquitita, Thank You for the Music, Money and Dancing Queen. This is a fantastic idea for an end-of-year get together and to get dancing. Tickets R150, two for the price of one on Tuesdays. Thursday dinner special, buy one main and get one free. Book at www.kalkbaytheatre. co.za/0217887257. The show runs from Tuesday to Saturday. There are usually no shows on Wednesday but McCullagh is also doing Wednesday nights. Three readers can win double tickets (show only). E-mail info@kalkbaytheatre. co.za, by 6pm tomorrow. Subject LINE: ToTT or tweet @KalkBay_Theatre with #ToTTFreebies, also by 6pm tomorrow.
Let’s Bounce Comedy takes place on the first Tuesday of every month, at Bounce restaurant, bar and party venue, 159 Main Road, Plumstead (part of the popular Pirates). Yup, Plumstead is rocking – not quite Long Street but it is hip and happening. Off-road parking at Village Square next to the venue. The next edition this Tuesday features Carl Weber, Lindy Johnson, Joe Emilio and Dylan Skews. The line-up is subject to change. Food available includes burger, munchies and drinks. Tickets R60 at door. Three readers can win double tickets. E-mail 7.tenpro@live.co.uk by 6pm tomorrow. Subject line: ToTT.
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