ADDITIONAL SHOWS ANNOUNCED FOR “THE MAGIC BOX”

Due to popular demand and an overwhelming response Disney’s The Magic Box has extended its run in both Cape Town and Johannesburg.

The show, featuring an all-South African cast opens at Artscape, Cape Town, on Wednesday, 9 October and now closes on Sunday, 10 November 2024. Thereafter, Disney’s The Magic Box moves to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg, opening on Friday, 22 November and now extended throughout the festive season to end on Sunday, 5 January 2025. Shows run weekly from Wednesday’s to Sundays with a 3pm show on Thursday, 19 December. Matinee shows at 2pm are scheduled on 24, 26, 31 December 2024 and 02 January 2025. No performances on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Early evening, 5pm shows take place on 26 December 2024 and 02 January 2025. Tickets for the additional weeks go sale on Friday, 16 August at Disneythemagicbox.com.

Further news is that leading SA financial institution, First National Bank (FNB) has now come onboard as a Presenting Partner of the production.  “On behalf of all the stakeholders involved in The Magic Box we are pleased to welcome FNB and thank them for joining forces with us on this upcoming live show that will soon make its English language premiere in South Africa.” says Tony Feldman of Showtime Management. “This is a milestone for the production and musical theatre in this country. We are pleased to have FNB partner to share this historic moment and to be a part of the show.” 

“We are delighted to collaborate with a global brand to bring these family experiences to South African audiences, many of whom are our customers. The integration of lifestyle benefits and a strong money management focus is key in our family banking proposition and this collaboration is another illustration of our ability to offer customers exclusive value with savings that help them stretch their household budgets. We encourage our customers to take this special discount opportunity to secure their tickets for this sought-after event for their families and friends,” says Jacqui O'Sullivan, Corporate Affairs Executive at FNB. 

Disney’s The Magic Box is a stage musical that immerses the audience in an unprecedented theatrical adventure that combines puppetry, elaborate costumes, and projections in an innovative and large-scale staging. The show is a sensory experience that pays tribute to the art of animation and invites the audience to reconnect with the legacy of Disney music through the stories, songs, and characters that have accompanied them through the different stages of their lives. Disney's songs merge into an iconic original score, and the characters come to life through various theatrical techniques, magnificent choreography, and the voices and performances of a South African cast of 26 top-notch artists.

Perfect for families with school-going children, audiences can expect to be blown away by the innovative creativity, unique presentation, and the wonderful magic of Disney on stage in a musical including excerpts from more than 75 songs from Disney films. It’s almost time to witness the entertaining journey of Disney through the ages. For more information about the show, or to book your tickets, go to Disneythemagicbox.com 

Disney’s The Magic Box, is a theatrical experience developed in collaboration with Disney Theatrical Group.  The show is presented by Fever, together with Proactiv Entertainment and RGB, and produced by leading local promoter Showtime Management, in association with leading SA financial institution, First National Bank.