Cartoon Network Live! Global Premiere comes to Johannesburg
Cartoon Network Live! will be coming to Johannesburg for the very first time over the winter school holidays starting 3rd July at Montecasino after rave Cape Town reviews
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Things to Do With Kids:
‘On our journey home all my son could talk about was the show and how much he loved it. Memories were most certainly made’.
Die Son:
"A great show for the school holidays, get your tickets now"
Cape Times:
“Kids are left entertained to the max as they experience a concert tailored for them”
Daily Voice:
“Go and entertain the kids this holiday season in the wonderful world of Ooo”
Brought to you by Cartoon Network, 947, Kfm 94.5, Channel 24 and DSTV
Tickets are on sale now through www.bigconcerts.co.za and Computicket
Cartoon Network Live!, will feature Cartoon Network’s most popular heroes from Ben 10, The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Timeand The Powerpuff Girls, in an interactive and spectacular stage production for kids aged 5+.
In Cartoon Network Live! Kelvin Gizmo, scientist extraordinaire, takes us into the world of Cartoon Network which is under threat of Zarr, the evil robot. We travel through the Land of Ooo, the city of Townsville and Elmore and meet their famous inhabitants. With them, and the help of the audience, Kevin Gizmo will hopefully be able to stop Zarr and his evil plans.
The production brings together an international, award-winning creative team to ensure a quality family entertainment stage show for audiences of all ages. The show is directed by award-winning director and choreographer Bart Doerfler, known for his work on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Walt Disney Company, The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, Holiday On Ice and Dreamworks. Besides Bart Doerfler, the creative team consists of Stephen Emmer (Musical Director), Cynthia Nordstrom (Costume Designer), David Smeets (Lighting Designer), Michael Al-far (Video designer) and Marinus de Graaf (Set designer).
Justin Van Wyk, CEO at Big Concerts – A Live Nation Company added
“The global premiere of Cartoon Network Live has just kicked off in Cape Town to rave reviews. It is the perfect show for your kids to attend over the winter holidays with incredible production and all your favourite Cartoon Network heros".
Maria Rosaria Milone, Senior Director, Category Management & Agent Markets, Cartoon Network Enterprises EMEA commented:
“Considering Cartoon Network’s leading position in South Africa, we are extremely excited about this partnership. Creating interactive and immersive brand experiences provides not only kids but their entire family with new and exciting ways to engage with our shows and characters. Throughout the development of this production, Live Nation have matched our passion and ambition to bring Cartoon Network’s iconic brands to life, and we can't wait to see the African fan reaction to this fantastic new live show when it comes to their city.”
This interactive live show is one the whole family will enjoy! Don’t miss Cartoon Network Live in Johannesburg this week during the winter school holidays.
Tour Itinerary
Johannesburg
3rd July 2018 – 8th July 2018
Montecasino
Ticket Price: R175 – R390 – up to 50% off all off-peak shows
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Cartoon Network EMEA
Turner’s Cartoon Network is a universally appealing boy focused, girl inclusive channel driven by its exciting slate of surprising comedy and adventure. The programming line-up explores the relatable themes of humour, friendship, imagination, action and adventure. Cartoon Network targets boys and girls aged 6-12 and aims to champion kids being themselves through its rich mix of entertaining and globally successful content. The programming slate includes leading comedy animations The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Clarence, OK.KO let’s be heroes, and action-adventure shows, The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10 and Teen Titans Go!
About Big Concerts International
Big Concerts was founded by Attie Van Wyk in 1989 and since then has produced more than 1,800 shows with over 400 international artists. Big Concerts conducts business in the promotion of live entertainment events, merchandising, sponsorships, corporate- and private events, concessions, hospitality, and venue management. The company is the only African promoter to feature on the Pollstar list of Top 100 promoters, consistently under the Top 30 and highest ranking position of number 8 as of June 2011, and has on numerous occasions been voted the top live entertainment company in South Africa. CEO Attie Van Wyk was also recently named 2013 Business Leader of the Year by the Cape Town Chamber of Commerce and Die Burger. http://www.bigconcerts.co.za/
