Saturday Star

The fairest panto in the land

- LEBOHANG MOSIA

IN 1987, at the Alexander Theatre in Braamfonte­in, writer/director Janice Honeyman created her first pantomime, based on the classic fairy tale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Now, 31 years later, Joburg Theatre and Bernard Jay present Janice Honeyman’s Snow White, The Fairest Panto in All The Land, which runs until December 23.

Bigger and more spectacula­r than ever, the evergreen story of Snow White has been brought to life again in an enchanting production complete with an all-star cast, stunning sets, beautiful costumes, breathtaki­ng special effects, including an amazing interactiv­e journey into the forest in 3D, and lots of comedy.

Comedy star Desmond Dube plays the role of Dame Dolla Diddledadd­ledoodledr­agon, while former radio presenter and Irish rugby player John Robbie makes his pantomime debut as The Major-dumb-ou of the Royal Palace of Cool Cornucopia.

Consult www.joburg theatre.com for performanc­e dates and times. Tickets cost between R245 and R375 and can be booked at www.joburg theatre.com or call 0861 670 670. Theatre patrons can also book online and pay at selected Pick n Pay stores.

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