Taking Advantage Of Black Friday Specials In The Art, Literature And Entertainment World Video
As Black Friday approaches, the entertainment and art spaces are offering unique deals to attract crowds, especially as traditional music stores like Musica have closed down due to the rise of online streaming. While streaming platforms have largely replaced physical music stores, the bohemian crowd still enjoys getting in on Black Friday specials, and several entertainment venues are capitalizing on this.
Theatre Deals: The Market Theatre in Johannesburgs Newtown is offering a special Black Friday deal for theatre lovers. From Thursday midnight to Saturday, patrons can enjoy 50 off all productions currently showing at the iconic venue. This offer includes shows like Father amp I, Lala Ngenxeba/Of Love and Revolution, and Call Us Crazy, with tickets available for future performances, as long as they're purchased within the Black Friday window.
In contrast, the South African State Theatre is offering a discount on only one show, the Adoration Concert, which takes place on 14 December. This concert will feature a collaboration of well-known gospel artists alongside emerging talent.
Book Sales: Jacana Media, an independent publishing house, kicked off its Black Friday sale a few days earlier, offering a 50 discount on all books. Meanwhile, independent bookstore Lit.Culture in Johannesburg will offer 30 off select titles at its Maboneng and Brixton stores. Kulani Nkuna, the founder of Lit.Culture, invites book lovers to explore new reads, rare books, and thought-provoking academic titles during this festive season.
Cinema Specials: For moviegoers, Ster-Kinekor is offering a one-day-only special on 29 November, where all movie tickets are priced at R99, along with a combo offer. Ster-Kinekors Chief Marketing Officer, Lynne Wylie, emphasized that this deal provides a chance for customers to relax and unwind by watching some of the great titles screening on Black Friday. As part of their ongoing Throwback Cinema campaign, classic films like The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, and Carrie have recently been screened. For Black Friday itself, Disneys new animated sequel Moana 2 will be among the films available at the discounted price, alongside many other current films.
These Black Friday deals in the entertainment sector offer a chance for theatre, book, and movie lovers to indulge in some affordable cultural experiences, making it an exciting time for those looking to celebrate the festive season in a creative way.