Whether you call it December, Dezemba, party time or phuza time, the summer holidays are here — and even the nailbiting suspense of the ANC conference can’t prevent us from kicking back and enjoying some downtime with friends and family. Whether you’re embarking on a vacation or a staycation, hitting the beaches or chilling inland away from the madding holiday crowds, there’s a bumper crop of events to keep your spirits high, the good times rolling and the blues (and politics) at bay. GAUTENG • Cinderella on Ice — Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways, until January 7: Russia’s Imperial Ice Stars are regular visitors to our shores with their enchanting ice ballet shows such as The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Tony Mercer’s new production is a deviation from the original fairytale, which may be welcomed by some and puzzled over by others. Cinderella is now a chorus dancer who is bullied by her stepsisters, falls for a mayor’s son instead of a prince and has a gypsy fortuneteller instead of a ...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.