Joy of Books Festival

Joy of Books Festival Joy of Books started as a legacy project with profits from the event being used to buy books for local schools in memory of those we have lost.

Each book will be gifted on behalf of Joy of Books and those who have contributed. Joy of Books is our inaugural two-day local Book Festival of literary fun for the whole family. Our 'Treasure Island in the Garden' and 'Tangled Fairytales' immersive theatre shows will keep young and old entertained, while adults can enjoy wine tasting, bespoke stalls, talks and book readings by local authors and t

he launch of Hayibo! A Prose and Poetry Collection compiled by the Emonti writers. There will also be a writing competition for scholars of various ages with awesome prizes as well as other prizes and surprises! Festival-goers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book characters.

Epic holiday kids drama workshop presented by Jen Bryson Moorcroft Theatre ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜€
19/06/2026

Epic holiday kids drama workshop presented by Jen Bryson Moorcroft Theatre ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜€

KIDS DRAMA WORKSHOP ๐ŸŽญโœจ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸฅฐLights, Camera, PLAY!

Got a little star at home? This workshop is all about imagination, confidence, and making new friends. Weโ€™ll play drama games, become silly characters, tell stories, and create mini scenes. No scripts to memorize โ€” just loads of fun.

Kids will build: Confidence, teamwork, listening skills, and creativity.
๐Ÿ•บShy kids welcome we start with games and ease into it.

Presented by Jen Bryson Moorcroft and her acting team๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽญโค๏ธ Contact Jen on 074 538 4438 for more information and bookings๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽญ

Fab Farm Quest back by Popular Demand at the East London Museum ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ
17/06/2026

Fab Farm Quest back by Popular Demand at the East London Museum ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ

๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒฟ FARM FUN ADVENTURE IS COMING TO EAST LONDON MUSEUM! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ„

Get ready for a fun-filled, interactive experience with Fab Farm Quest ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ‘ โ€“ where storytelling, play, and imagination bring the farm to life!

Join Deedee on a lively animal adventure that will have little ones moving, laughing, and learning along the way. With colourful characters and engaging activities, this is the perfect outing for curious young minds! ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

๐Ÿ“ Where: East London Museum
๐Ÿ“… Date: 4 July
โฐ Sessions: 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00
๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost: R80 per person

โ˜• Bonus: The Museum Cafรฉ will be open โ€“ perfect for a treat before or after the show!

โš ๏ธ Booking is essential โ€“ donโ€™t miss out!
๐Ÿ“ž Contact Jen: 074 538 4438

Bring the family and come experience a morning of fun, laughter, and farmyard magic! ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿพ

Looking for talented new actors! All training provided.
15/06/2026

Looking for talented new actors! All training provided.

30 and 31 October Halloween Murder Mystery Audition Call!

It's the hippest Halloween party...and you are partying like its 1999... but someone is not who they seem beneath the mask. This Halloween, the blood runs real. With a cast of iconic 90s pop-culture inspired characters as the suspects, Y2K is not the only thing to fear. Hilarious and blood-curling, don't miss this interactive 90s Halloween Murder mystery at the East London Museum.

Drama from a young age ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘
13/06/2026

Drama from a young age ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘

Congratulations to the Thabo the Space Dude team on a successful show run at the Guild Theatre as part of Umtiza Arts Fe...
08/06/2026

Congratulations to the Thabo the Space Dude team on a successful show run at the Guild Theatre as part of Umtiza Arts Festival

Fab Farm Interactive Quest at the East London Museum yesterday as part of Umtiza Arts Festival 2026๐Ÿท๐ŸฆŠโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ™ŒThank you to e...
31/05/2026

Fab Farm Interactive Quest at the East London Museum yesterday as part of Umtiza Arts Festival 2026๐Ÿท๐ŸฆŠโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ™ŒThank you to everyone who made it a wonderful adventure!

๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ„๐Ÿฎ FAB FARM QUEST is coming to town! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸฃGet ready for the zaniest farmyard adventure of the year, inspired by the book ...
26/05/2026

๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ„๐Ÿฎ FAB FARM QUEST is coming to town! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฃ

Get ready for the zaniest farmyard adventure of the year, inspired by the book by Lori-Ann Preston! โœจ

Join Deedee and her colourful cast of farm friends at the *East London Museum* for an interactive quest full of laughs, surprises, and oink-tastic fun. Perfect for ages 3โ€“9, but little siblings and grown-ups will love it too ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฆ„

*๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 30 May 2026*
*โฐ Hourly quests: 9AM / 10AM / 11AM / 12PM / 1PM*
*๐Ÿ“ East London Museum*
*๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ R80 per person | BOOKING ESSENTIAL*

๐Ÿ‘‰ *WhatsApp Jen to book your spot: 074 538 4438*

_Part of the 10th UMTIZA Arts Festival 2026. Limited spots available._

โค๏ธ๐Ÿš€โค๏ธ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ‘
26/05/2026

โค๏ธ๐Ÿš€โค๏ธ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ‘

Celebrating our 6th Joy of Books event๐Ÿ™Œโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ„๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ“š
26/05/2026

Celebrating our 6th Joy of Books event๐Ÿ™Œโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ„๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ“š

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