Absolutely tragic experience there for my pregnant sisters birthday. 50+ ticket holders made to wait outside being told it was 1 in 1 out. How does that happen unless you've oversold your event? Cloakroom full with other areas that could've been made available clearly unused. Sound in the main room was the worst I've ever heard in 15+ years of attending events. Kicked out of the only area we found that was manageable to dance in which was behind and to the side of the stage, with no view of what was actually happening. Had to grab armfuls of coats and stand around waiting for people to come find me due again to an overful cloakroom where it appeared they were just piling them up in a heap. 1 star added for them finding food for my sister when she started flagging but honestly why wouldn't you have food stalls for a day party. Will never come back to this venue and warn everyone I know not to attend while it's under...
Read moreA visual and interactive exhibition which would appeal to all ages. It was very moving. There were lots of photos and videos of Mandela and of the horrendous nature of Apartheid South Africa, and of anti-Apartheid activities from around the world.
There were several speeches and artefacts - such as an original key from Robben island. And the depiction of Mandela's prison cell using lights and shadows was very effective.
And sitting on a bench for "Europeans only" from where you would look at the exhibition and see the horrendous nature of Apartheid South Africa.
It was really well laid out with a fascinating mix, from personal items from the prison on Robben Island to historical artefacts...
Read moreA good collection of interesting exhibits. Very informative and well presented. Unfortunately, not so well managed though as the staff were constantly pressuring us to move on and out. After the first 50 minutes had past it was just constant pressure with staff standing right behind us wanting us to move along. We ended up just passing through and skipping the last section. We felt like we were escorted out to make room for the incoming crowd of more important private guests. Which is a strange feeling to have given subject matter of the exhibition!
I would not recommend it to others but only because of...
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