{"id":1863,"date":"2025-11-11T15:50:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=1863"},"modified":"2026-03-29T00:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T22:15:03","slug":"hidden-giants","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/event\/hidden-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hidden Giants &#8211; the extraordinary live show that fuses science, storytelling, and music &#8211; is finally coming to Cape Town. From 11\u201314 December 2025, audiences at The Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre, will be transported across galaxies in an immersive journey through space, sound, and human curiosity.<\/p>\n<p>Created by physicist Dr Luca Pontiggia and composer-actuary Yasheen \u201cYash\u201d Modi, Hidden Giants is a cinematic stage experience that explores one of the most profound mysteries of our cosmos &#8211; black holes &#8211; through breathtaking visuals, original live music, and storytelling that makes even the most complex science beautiful and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Using the world\u2019s first image of a black hole as its starting point, the show reveals just how extraordinary these cosmic giants are &#8211; and how human innovation made it possible to \u201csee the unseeable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a show; it\u2019s a voyage into the universe and into ourselves,\u201d says Dr Pontiggia. \u201cWe\u2019ve designed it for everyone &#8211; from children and students to thinkers and dreamers. It\u2019s entertainment that stirs curiosity, emotion, and wonder.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Modi adds: \u201cOur goal with Universe on Stage is to explore our understanding of the Universe, presenting it in a way that evokes both the intellectual and the emotional.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Cape Town edition of Hidden Giants mirrors the immersive creative elements that have had Gauteng audiences talking and returning to each new show, with sound that helps feel the gravitational pull of deep space, turning science into sensation. Cinematic visuals for high-impact projections will guide the audience deeper into space with awe-inspiring imagery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCape Town audiences are passionate about art, science, and innovation &#8211; and this show brings all three together,\u201d adds Yash. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to share this journey with the Mother City.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curious minds and creative thinkers<\/li>\n<li>Families (recommended for ages 8+)<\/li>\n<li>Date-night adventurers looking for something unforgettable<\/li>\n<li>Science and music lovers alike<\/li>\n<li>Educators looking to inspire the next generation of explorers and scientists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Audiences across South Africa have called the show \u201cspellbinding,\u201d \u201cthought-provoking,\u201d and \u201ca symphony of science and emotion.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1864,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"event_listing_category":[393],"event_listing_type":[374],"class_list":["event_listing","type-event_listing","event_listing_category-science-technology","event_listing_type-other","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing\/1863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing_category?post=1863"},{"taxonomy":"event_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing_type?post=1863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}