Cape Town City Ballet hosts annual Fairy Parade

This very popular annual event is scheduled to take place after the 2PM performance of The Tin Soldier and young audience members are encouraged to come dressed up in their favourite fairy tale costume.

After experiencing the magic and fun of the ballet performance, children in the audience will be invited to join the stars of the ballet company on stage to meet the dancers up-close in their costumes and make-up. Father Christmas will also be there with little surprises for the young ones, while a professional photographer will capture the special moments on camera.

The Tin Soldier, which opened on 11 December, offers a perfect family outing and will charm young and old with the touching story of a tin soldier who falls in love with a paper ballerina. The ballet takes the audience on a journey of fantasy, magic and laughter, following the adventures of the brave Tin Soldier as he endeavours to win the heart of his pretty ballerina.

Bookings are essential and can be made at Computicket or Artscape-Dial-a-Seat on +27 (0)21 421 7695. Special ticket prices of R120, R125, R150 and R175 apply for the performance on 24 December.