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School Shows
School shows run from Tuesday - Friday, with an hour-long show at 9.30 am, 11.00 am, and 12.30 pm.
For school shows, please complete the booking form or email
IMPORTANT: Submission of a booking form alone does not constitute a confirmed booking. A booking will only be confirmed once you have received a written confirmation email from us along with a quotation. If you have not received both, your booking is not confirmed.
Public Shows
The Digital Dome has a maximum seating capacity of 200. Currently, tickets are only available via Webtickets.
All our shows are approximately one hour long. Every show has about 30 minutes of interactive live show about the night sky, showing the planets, constellations visible in the current night sky.
"The Sky Tonight" is a fully interactive live show for one hour; there is no recorded show.
For queries, please email at info.digitaldome@wits.ac.za or call us at 011 717 1399
Please take note of the following:
Strictly no late entry.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Children under the age of 5 years are not permitted in the Digital Dome.
Food, sweets, and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.
Some shows might include flashing images.
Shows may not be photographed, as they are copyrighted.
We reserve the right to:
*replace the show advertised with a new show [suitable for the same audience]
*cancel the show should disaster strike either our power supply or the presenter.
EXPLORE OUR CURRENT SHOWS
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Little Explorers in a Big Universe
Duration: 60 mins | Resolution: 4K
In this interactive science-filled space adventure, young viewers become “little explorers” on a guided journey through the Universe. The adventure takes them through the Solar System, outward to discover other stars, how constellations help us map the night sky, and how scientists study the universe using telescopes and light.
Suitable for 5+ years.
General Audience
Worlds Beyond Earth
Duration: 60 mins | Resolution: 8K
Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, this is an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans.
General Audience
3-2-1 LIFTOFF!
Duration: 60 mins | Resolution: 6K
Alan is a brilliant but underestimated hamster scientist living in a junkyard. One day, a mysterious crash leaves a crater in his garden; inside is a damaged robot that fell from orbit. Alan soon learns the spaceship is taking off again tomorrow. This sets off a fast-paced and heartfelt adventure about getting the robot back to space in time. Suitable for 6 -12 year olds.
General Audience
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Duration: 60 mins | Resolution: 4K
Join two students at a local star party as they learn how a simple invention forever changed our understanding of the universe. This show traces the history of the telescope—from Galileo’s first modifications to the massive observatories of today and highlights the incredible celestial discoveries made using just "two small pieces of glass".
General Audience
011 717 1390