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| Written by Makoena Pabale | |
| Wednesday, 07 May 2008 | |
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Be it breakfast in bed, a concert at the zoo or a meal at a restaurant, Mother's Day is the time to thank all our moms. Go on, she deserves it. 
Mothers can watch the Rocky Horror Show special for free on Mothers' Day
IT'S Mother's Day on Sunday, 11 May, and it is time to spoil your moms. The red carpet will be laid out for moms at venues across the city, many of which are planning special treats on the day. First stop is the Victory Theatre, which has a Mother's Day Rocky Horror Show special. All mothers can watch the show for free on the day, although booking is essential, on 011 728 9603. It's a fantastic cult romp through the time warp, with Brendan van Rhyn as Frank'n'furter, Tamara Dey as Magenta, Ryan Flynn as Brad, and Lyall Ramsden as Riff Raff. Before the show starts, give your mother a break from the kitchen and take her for a meal at the theatre's restaurant, where the menu has a wide variety of dishes, ranging from African to Italian. The Victory Theatre is on Louis Botha Avenue, in Houghton. For more information, phone the venue on 011 728 9603.
Concert at the zoo Pack a picnic basket and a blanket. The Johannesburg Festival Orchestra will perform a range of timeless classics as well as a selection of current tunes under the experienced baton of orchestra leader and conductor Richard Cock. Soloists include Thabo Mdluli, Sisters Sentimental and Nicholas Nicholaidis, among others. "The concert is a firm favourite with our listeners because it provides people with an opportunity to get out of the house for the day and into the autumn sun, where they can spend time with friends and family in a safe and secure environment," says Talk Radio 702 station manager, Pheladi Gwangwa. The radio station partners with the zoo in organising the concert. It begins at 9am and runs until 3pm; entrance is R21 a person. The Johannesburg Zoo is in Upper Park Drive, Forest Town. For further information, contact Sandra Hlungwani on 011 646 2000 extension 225.
Botanical gardens 
For just R20, mothers can picnic whilst listening to live performance of Jannie Moolman at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden
Bring along a picnic basket and spread out on the lawns. Entrance is R20 each for adults, R10 for students with valid student cards, R7 for learners and R2 for pre-school groups. Botanical Society members who bring along their valid membership cards can get in free, as can children under the age of six. For further information and booking contact Karen Carstens on 011 958 0529 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . But if picnicking is not your thing, Eagle's Fare Restaurant has a special Mother's Day buffet lunch from noon. The buffet is R110 a head for adults, R55 a head for children under the age of 12 and R15 a head for children under the age of five. But booking is essential. For restaurant enquiries and bookings, phone Eagle's Fare Restaurant on 011 958 2381 or 083 414 9843 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also book online, on the Eagle's Fare Restaurant website. The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens are in Malcolm Road, Roodepoort and can be contacted on 011 958 1750 / 1.
Theatre Dinner For One is set in an old English mansion, where the last remaining member of the family, Miss Sophie, is celebrating her 90th birthday. The entire sketch takes place in the dining room, with Miss Sophie at the head of a large table with places laid for her guests. Wilson Dunster is the butler and Elize Cawood is Miss Sophie-same-procedure-as-last-year-James; Andre Stolz directs. "You can come and enjoy lunch with us in our beautiful gardens, and we will together have fun on Mother's Day with Dinner for One," says Chris Beukes, the show co-ordinator. There are two shows on the day, the first at 12.30pm and the second at 4pm. Tickets are R70 each, and lunch is R135 a head. For booking information, telephone 011 4860 935 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Foxwood House is at 13 Fifth Street, Houghton.
Brunch, lunch or dinner Although a set menu, the choices varied, ranging from an English breakfast to salmon escallops and savoury pancakes; from an interesting salad to salmon, shellfish and lamb. And then there is dessert. Try aged goats' cheese mousse or Lindt bitter chocolate fondant. Breakfast is R175 per head for adults and R85 per head for children under the age of 12. Lunch is R255 per head for adults and R100 per head for children under the age of 12. The Hyatt Regency hotel is also focusing on brunch. Entertainment will be laid on and each mother will receive a gift. The meal costs R230 for adults and R70 for children under the age of 12. The Hyatt Regency is on the corner of Bierman and Oxford roads in Rosebank. For more information and bookings, contact Vanessa Andrews on 011 280 1201. And then there is a free concert at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. Performed by a quartet, it will feature a selection of classical works, as well as some original material by David Houghton. The quartet consists of David Houghton and Peter de Wet on guitar, Magda de Vries on marimba and Godfrey Mcgina on percussion. But really, Mother's Day is a way to thank your mom for all her love and hard work, so any kind of spoiling is sure to be appreciated. Related stories: |
