THE HOLIDAY HIT LIST
An activity guide to get you through the next few weeks in festive style
Whether you’re heading for the Kwazulu- Natal coast, the Garden Route, the Mother City or your backyard in good ol’ Joburg, the FM has a list of things you’ll want to do this holiday. Amuse the kids, take a break from the in-laws, be entertained — there’s a good mix of outings to pick from.
CAPE TOWN Jeremy Loops and Crimson House at Kirstenbosch
See out 2018 on the lawns at Kirstenbosch enjoying the music of Jeremy Loops and rock-blues band Crimson House. Take your picnic basket and ease into the new year.
Venue: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Cost: R415
Date: December 31 sanbi.org
Picture Theory: David Goldblatt Exhibition
The great photographer, who died this year, captured key moments and everyday life in SA for more than 60 years. This exhibition lets his pictures speak for themselves, allowing viewers to make their own interpretations of life through his lens. The film Goldblatt (directed by Daniel Zimbler, 2017) is also on show along with a selection of texts and workshops, seminars, residencies and a reading room.
Venue: A4 Arts Foundation
Cost: Free
Dates: Until January 19 a4arts.org
Spier’s Festival of Light Art
Sound and light sculptures will be delighting guests after dark at Spier this festive season.
The mix of light installations, music and this idyllic setting makes for a magical festive outing. Book a ready-made picnic or create your own from the deli and enjoy the beautiful surrounds before the sun sets.
Venue: Spier Wine Estate
Cost: Free entry
Dates: Until January 30 spier.co.za
Zip Zap Circus at the Waterfront
The Zip Zap Circus School will be wowing the crowds in the amphitheatre at the V&A Waterfront every day from 5pm. Be amazed at the juggling, jumping, climbing and acrobatic skills of professional and student performers from this nonprofit organisation.
Venue: Silo District, V&A Waterfront
Cost: Free
Dates: January 2 to 8 waterfront.co.za
JOBURG Janice Honeyman’s ‘Snow White’
See Desmond Dube, John Robbie and Ben Vos ham it up in Honeyman’s Christmas panto. It’s full of all the good stuff – silly laughs, song and dance, sensational sets and a timeless story with a modern twist.
Venue: Mandela Theatre, Joburg Theatre
Cost: R245-R375
Dates: Until December 23