On 4 November the first ever Discworld Day arrives in Johannesburg at The Moors Castle in Muldersdrift.
This will be a must-attend for Terry Pratchett fanatics or anyone who wants to spend a day in a different world.
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Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the English author, set on the fictional Discworld, a flat disc balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle, Great A’Tuin. The books frequently parody or take inspiration from JRR Tolkien, Robert E Howard, HP Lovecraft, Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare, as well as mythology, folklore and fairy tales, often using them for satirical parallels with current cultural, political and scientific issues.
The global phenomenon that is the fictional Discworld depicts a folkloric network of old lanes, squares and alleys where excitement and trolls lurk around every corner and much may be heard of the traditional street cries of old times and the laughing visages of the denizens as they go about their business. All guild members are welcome, so if you fancy yourself as an artificer, a seamstress, an assassin or a clown, you’ll be sure to be in good company along The Street of Cunning Artificers.
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Activities for young and old, including the famous Alter Ego Fancy Dress competitions, the always asked for Tavern Quizzes and now introducing an Ankh-Morpork adventure treasure hunt. The fun-day also features themed food, all day Discworld movie screenings, craft beer and market stalls.
Tickets can be purchased online from www.quicket.co.za for R60.00 or at the gate on the day for R80.00. Children under 12 and pets are free. Space is limited and tickets are selling fast!
