Debbi de Souza 05/06/2014 14:18:06 To accommodate the demand for tickets, local promoter Showtime Management has added early evening shows, commencing at 6pm, to the show schedule. Please take a look at show highlights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffg0NjIUURc The popularity of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Disney’s The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo and Toy Story is unprecedented worldwide and South Africa is no exception. Since the SA tour dates for Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic were announced the public response has been phenomenal. To accommodate the demand for tickets, Showtime Management, the local promoter of this fanfare production has added early evening shows, commencing at 6pm, to the show schedule. Brought to South Africa by Showtime Management in association with DSTV, Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic opens on Friday, 11 July 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg and runs until Sunday, 20 July 2014. Thereafter the production moves to the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town from Wednesday, 23 to Sunday, 27 July 2014. Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic in a once-in-a-lifetime skating spectacular that brings together the legacy of Disney in the tradition of Disney On Ice quality that has entertained more that 135 million guests worldwide to date! Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic features more than 60 unforgettable Disney characters, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes. This is the first time that Showtime Management is promoting a Disney On Ice production but not the first Disney show that the company has been involved in. Previous Disney shows include the highly successful Beauty & The Beast and High School Musical. Originally founded some 30 years ago by Hazel Feldman and now working with her son and partner, Tony, Showtime has a wealth of experience across the live entertainment spectrum. Concert productions include the FIFA 2010 Kick-off Concert; Enimem’s Rapture Tour and recent theatre productions include Tap Dogs, Mamma Mia!, Dirty Dancing and Jersey Boys. Showtime’s newly forged relationship with Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment, will see new and exciting family shows being brought to South Africa. Don’t miss this wonderful Disney entertainment skating spectacular. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pumbaa and many more Disney characters in celebrating 100 Years of Magic! Book now at Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or your nearest Computicket service centre. To discover more about Disney On Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.co.za or www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube. JOHANNESBURG SHOW INFORMATION VENUE: Coca Cola Dome SHOW DATES AND TIMES: 11 to 20 July 2014 Friday, 11 July 3pm, Tuesday 15 July, Wednesday 16 July and Thursday, 17 July – 3pm Friday 18 July; Sunday 13 and 20 July – 10am and 2pm Saturday 12 and 19 July – 10am, 2pm and 6pm PRICES: Midweek – R175, R250, R300, R450 per person inclusive Weekend – R200, R275, R350, R500 per person inclusive BOOKINGS: Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket outlet. GROUP BOOKINGS: 20% Discount on groups of 20 and more Only valid for second and third price categories Bookings through Computicket call centres FAMILY PACKAGES: WEEKENDS Family Packages R275.00* R350.00* SAVING 4 Tickets less R50 per ticket R900.00 R1200.00 R 200.00 5 Tickets less R50 per ticket R1125.00 R1550.00 R 250.00 6 Tickets less R50 per ticket R1350.00 R1800.00 R 300.00 *Only valid for two categories as indicated MIDWEEK Family Packages R250.00* R300.00* SAVING 4 Tickets less R50 per ticket R800.00 R1000.00 R 200.00 5 Tickets less R50 per ticket R1000.00 R1250.00 R 250.00 6 Tickets less R50 per ticket R1200.00 R1500.00 R 300.00 *Only valid for two categories as indicated CAPE TOWN SHOW INFORMATION VENUE: Grand Arena, Grand West SHOW DATES AND TIMES: 23 to 27 July 2014 Wednesday, 23 July - 2pm Thursday 24, July – 2pm and 6pm Friday, 25 July – 2pm, 6pm Saturday 26 July – 10am, 2pm, 6pm Sunday 27 July – 10am, 2pm, PRICES: All Shows – R150, R250, R350 BOOKINGS: Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket outlet. GROUP BOOKINGS: 20% Discount on groups of 20 and more – all performances Bookings through Computicket call centre FAMILY PACKAGES: Family Packages R250.00* R350.00* SAVING 4 Tickets less R50 per ticket R800.00 R1200.00 R200.00 5 Tickets less R50 per ticket R1000.00 R1550.00 R250.00 6 Tickets less R50 per ticket R1200.00 R1800.00 R300.00 *Only valid for two categories as indicated About Feld Entertainment (USA) Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!. About the Walt Disney Company in South Africa The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with five business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media group. TWDC has been active in South Africa for over 50 years. In 2011 TWDC added two new channels to the Multichoice DStv platform: Disney XD and Disney Junior. Together with Disney Channel, which celebrated its 7th birthday in September 2013, TWDC is the leading provider of children’s TV channels in South Africa. Disney is one of the top distributors of US programming in the region, and brings network series, movies and Disney-branded kids and family content to TV viewers. These include top rating US network series such as Grey’s Anatomy and Revenge and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Disney’s film distribution arm is the leader for family movies in South Africa. Recent successes include the live action title, Marvel’s Thor 2, which grossed R22 million at the Box Office, more than 30% higher than its predecessor, Thor. Recent animated releases include Wreck-it Ralph, Planes as well as Frozen – which has gone on to become the biggest Walt Disney Studios Animation and Disney/Pixar release of all time in South Africa. In 2013, audiences also welcomed the return of the Disney Classic Little Mermaid to DVD and Blu Ray. Feld Entertainment’s Disney On Ice returns to South Africa in 2014 with 100 Years of Magic this July in Johannesburg and Cape Town. When it debuted in 2012 with Worlds of Fantasy, Disney On Ice sold out the Coca-Cola Dome in 2012 (Africa’s largest indoor arena) eight times in one weekend, an achievement never-before witnessed. To find out more about all things Disney, South African kids, tweens and families can visit the dedicated website www.disney.co.za or dedicated mobisite www.disneyafrica.mobi About Showtime Management (SA) Originally founded by Hazel Feldman and now with her son and partner, Tony – Showtime Management has set the benchmark for the presentation of quality, international-standard shows and events, many of which have been presented throughout Asia, Europe and Las Vegas. Concert productions include: The Rolling Stones; Frank Sinatra; Elton John; Rod Stewart; Pavarotti; Seal; Diana Ross; Liza Minnelli; The 3 Tenors; Black Eyed Peas; Deadmau5; 50 Cent; George Benson; Swedish House Mafia, the FIFA 2010 Kick-off Concert with John Legend; Shakira and a host of international and local artistes; Tap Dogs; Hardwell; the Electric 2014 NYE Ball featuring the legendary Carl Cox and this year’s line-up features Eminem’s Rapture SA Tour, Ultra, Cirque Eloize and Disney on Ice. Musical Theatre productions include Fame; Chicago; We Will Rock You, Beauty & The Beast; High School Musical; Rent; Mamma Mia!; Dreamgirls; Menopause The Musical; Beautiful Creatures; Dirty Dancing and Jersey Boys. MEDIA INFORMATION: For more information, please visit www.disneyonice.com. Members of the media are encouraged to visit the Online Media Guide www.feldentertainment.com/100YearsOfMagic MEDIA ENQUIRIES AND IMAGES: DEBRA DE SOUZA Publicist (m) 082 822 9478 (e) [email protected] (Skype) debradesouza SHOWTIME MANAGEMENT www.showtime.co.zawww.facebook.com/showtimemanagementsawww.twitter.com/showtime_sa
