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Shows will be listed when confirmed by the presenter.
Date Time Show Presenter
Currently, ALL SHOWS are SUSPENDED until further notice due to the Covid-19 epidemic and national state of disaster.

Tickets for regular public shows are available from half an hour before each show, at the door, or available at WEBTICKETS.CO.ZA - we have space for 400. Doors close promptly at the advertised show time, with no late entry.

Please Note: We reserve the right to:
  • replace the show advertised with a new show [suitable for the same audience]
  • cancel the show should disaster strike either our power supply or the presenter.

Tickets


(Regular shows)
Description Cost
Adults R55
Children/Scholars/ Full - Time Students/ Seniors R40
Groups (20+) R40 Please book to get group rate
Space Travel / Secret of the Cardboard Rocket shows R40

Space Travel [5 - 8 year olds]



In this pre-recorded show we travel with Thomas the astronomer in his "giant rocket" to the game reserve where we learn about:

  • thee constellations,
  • Travel to the moon, and on the way learn about moon phases and tides, see what the Apollo astronauts did on the moon,
  • and briefly visit the planets.
Show Times: See Diary
Duration: ± 60 min.
Age Group: 5 - 8 year olds
Type of Show: Pre-Recorded

The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket [8 - 12 years olds]

Secret of the cardboard rocket show

Experience the wonders of the solar system as we travel on an imaginary journey to all the planets. Fly over Venus, land on the Moon and Mars in our cardboard rocket. There is a short introduction to the current night sky of your visit.

Show Times: See Diary
Duration: ± 60 min.
Age Group: 8 - 12 year olds
Type of Show: Pre-Recorded

Morris Mouse [8 - 12 year olds]



Morris Mouse has a household problem that he has difficulty solving! One night our little furry hero has a rather strange dream, in which he meets and talks to a few most unusual characters. He asks them to help him and in the process, sees many wonderful sights. But was it all a dream ... or wasn't it? Join us and decide for yourself!

Please note: This show is about stellar evolution.
Show Times: See Diary
Duration: ± 60 min.
Age Group: 8 - 12 year olds
Type of Show: Pre-Recorded