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“𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝.”
– 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘵, 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 & 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴

𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎, 𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕, 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍, 𝚙𝚘𝚙𝚞𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚠𝚒𝚣𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜, 𝚍𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚏𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚜, 𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚍𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚎𝚜. 𝙸𝚗 𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗, 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚙 𝚏𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚎𝚗𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚜, 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚙 𝚊 𝚐𝚒𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛-𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚜𝚠𝚒𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝚟𝚘𝚒𝚍.

One of the the most prolific and imaginative authors of our time, Sir Terry Pratchett created a world of wonder and magic that few can compare to. This year, AlterEgos Events invited roundworlders and Kevins alike to descend upon Rusty Hook to experience the magic of Discworld first-hand.

Our little bi-annual event, built from the very depths of our sincerest love for the works of Sir Terry Pratchett, 2024 Discworld Day was certainly one the man himself would have been proud of.

From Granny Weatherwax’s firm “advice” to Nobby’s surprisingly enthusiastic costume choices, every single one guest brought a dash of the ridiculous and a heap of joy.
From the depths of Unseen University’s endless stacks to the barely-controlled chaos of the Shades, fans came in search of a taste of Nanny Ogg’s infamous Scumble; the faint sound of an “Ook” on the wind; or the glint of Detritus’ crossbow (one does not wander into the Day unprepared), with the right amount of spirit, the kind they could bottle at The Biers.

Terry Pratchett’s world came to life at Rusty Hook as guests were treated to scenes from the Discworld.
Exploring the traders in The Shades, being conned by CMOT Dibbler, battling with Feegles, narrowly dodging Death and joining The Watch were just some of the highlights of the day.

Every guild member, every Merchant, every costume, every wink, each suspiciously clinking purse or loaded pint made this journey through the Disc’s far-flung corners a roaring success, paved with laughter, larks, and just a pinch of the absurd.

Discworld returns in 2026, so until next time: keep the spirit of Discworld alive and the Scumble within arm’s reach!

Michael Rennie was ill…The day the Earth stood still
But he told us where we stand…And Flash Gordon was there
In silver underwear
Claude Rains was The Invisible Man….

𝕿𝖆𝖐𝖊 𝖆 𝖏𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖞 𝖋𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖊𝖗 𝖇𝖆𝖈𝖐 𝖎𝖓 𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊,
𝕿𝖔 𝖆 𝖐𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖉𝖔𝖒 𝖔𝖋 𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖈 𝖉𝖎𝖛𝖎𝖓𝖊.
𝕬𝖒𝖎𝖉𝖘𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖒𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖘 𝖘𝖔 𝖍𝖎𝖌𝖍 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖎𝖊𝖑𝖉𝖘 𝖘𝖔 𝖌𝖗𝖊𝖊𝖓,
𝖄𝖔𝖚’𝖑𝖑 𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝕸𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖊𝖛𝖆𝖑 𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖔𝖋 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊𝖘 𝖓𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖓.
𝖂𝖊 𝖎𝖓𝖛𝖎𝖙𝖊 𝖞𝖊, 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖞 𝖙𝖔 𝖏𝖔𝖎𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖆𝖞𝖗𝖊
𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖊𝖝𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖆𝖜𝖆𝖎𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊!

Huzzah! What a day of Medieval Magic!
Greensleeves Medieval Kingdom was the star of the 11th Annual Magical Medieval Fayre as thousands of revellers descended upon the Kingdom for a day filled with activities, excitement and marvellous middle-ages-inspired enjoyment.

The beautiful winter weather played its part, as adventurers took on the quest, knights battled, and mysteries were solved. Axes were thrown, tomatoes were tossed; and all the while explorers and guests enjoyed the company of unicorns and falcons.

Brand new to the event, we experienced the side-splitting antics of Medieval Theatre from Improv Cart, witnessed the wonderous skills of the Wizard Wolflock and revisited the popular favourites with Phoenix Horseback Archery, the Tavern Quiz and much more.

With so many new sights to see and corners to explore, questers from all over South Africa travelled across the kingdom, interacting with all the attractions and vendors.
The magnificent Queen Loraine presided over the Fancy Dress Finery competition and fierce rivalry ensued. She also handed out tokens to those most worthy, whilst being impeded by the wicked Winifred Sanderson.

The Royal Treasury was won by a very enthusiastic and rather excitable Lord, and Nobles from all over were treated like the royalty they are.

With the help of an incredibly talented cast and crew, the 11th anniversary of one of Johannesburg’s favourite events was certainly one for the story books.

Bought two life by two incredibly creative (and slightly mad) minds, the team at AlterEgos Events were thrilled to see travellers from far and wide embrace the day and the theme.

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!

The village market added to the enchantment with all manner of goodies for sale. Bubbles floated above and the sweet saxophonic sounds of the Hazzard Goat had us dancing through the Fayre.

The exceptional effort of all those who dressed up (two-legged and four), was incredible with some of the most beautiful costumes seen to date. We wished on trees, the Fairy Godmother made good on her promises, whilst we swung for sweeties, tested our fantasy trivia knowledge, took photos by The Wardrobe and prepared for battle against the forces of dark magic with The Dahogrian Empire, Phoenix Archery and Weapons on Wheels.

We ate, drank and got very merry by the water soaking up all that was special about this magical day out.

Fixing to be a favourite theme amongst previous Fantasy Fayres – Faeries & Fables will not be forgotten anytime soon.

We will meet again soon amongst the mushrooms and the forests but until then remember….
Second star on the right and then straight on til morning, that is where you will always believe in faeries!

Vikings, shield maidens, warriors, and clansmen descended upon Valhalla (Rusty Hook) to kindle the fires of camaraderie and to celebrate the 3rd biennual Viking Thing!

AlterEgos Events delivered another exceptional alternative experience, raising the alehorn to those passed, paying tribute to the forefathers, and revelling in a day that created magic, right in the West Rand.

In every corner there were wonders to be seen and experienced. From tossing axes and throwing spears to experiencing birds of prey and mini-monsters up close, guests were able to go on wild adventures with epic Dungeons & Dragons campaigns; partake in the Viking Quest, and leave tribute notes to those who have crossed into Valhalla.

The village market offered up all manner of incredible crafts and wares, competition was hot in the Viking Vestment Costume Contest, beards were measured,  arrows were shot and chilli infused mead was chugged.

Legion Live provided the soundtrack for our day with deep and ominous Norse sounds reverberating around the venue, adding a new dimension to the ambiance.

A firm favourite on the AlterEgos calendar, A Viking Thing (conceptualised by the two mad minds behind the brand) 2023 event was certainly one for the history books.

So, until we meet again on the battlefield of festivity, we remain forever grateful for your presence, and we salute you, dear friends, with hearts full of gratitude and Viking pride.

Skål!

It’s astounding, time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely, not for very much longer
I’ve got to keep control…

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙄’𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧-𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙨.” 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙤𝙣 – 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙮

Aliens (intelligent & otherwise), space cowboys, tech wizards, adventurers, agents and creatures of all types went Off Planet to experience the very first science fiction festival, hosted by AlterEgos Events.

Rusty Hook was transformed into a space station of epic proportions, with the TARDIS welcoming guests as they came through the gate. Venturing into the Resturant at the end of the Universe, Dungeons and Dragons adventures were under way and LeeLoo entertained those wishing to watch sci-fi classics in the MultiPass Movie House.

Those looking for combat were not disappointed as the Holodeck offered up a Medieval flavour and MegaCity One was in full force.

All of AlterEgos favourites were back! Questers travelled across the universe, interacting with all the attractions and vendors. Those with the smarts battled it out in the sci-fi quiz and the Cosmic Costume Contest was out of this world.

Guests were further thrilled with a tricky escape room, rocket launches and battling bitty bots in Robowars.

Giving away Trillian’s Treasure (valued at 10k+) and a mini-auction to end the day, left everyone feeling like they’d had an out of body experience.

Something new for the imaginative duo at AlterEgos, Off Planet certainly aimed for the moon and landed amongst the stars!

Beam us up, Scotty!

“𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘬𝘩-𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘬. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥. 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘻𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘦𝘵𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳. 𝘚𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘯𝘬𝘩-𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥.”
– Terry Pratchett, Mort

It is safe to say, that whilst Terry Pratchett and his works are not necessarily considered mainstream, fans and newbies alike were able to experience magic and learn about his brilliance. There is never a dull moment at our events and 2022 yielded some of the most elaborate costumes we have ever seen! The Quest was also hotly contested, bringing in some of the highest scores we have seen to date and one lucky person walked away with The Luggage’s Loot Raffle, with goodies worth over R5000.

One of our favourite’s on the calendar, this “little” biennial event is one that people speak about for week, as memories of the event and the special moments that were experienced remain at the forefront of people’s minds.

Terry Pratchett’s world came to life at Rusty Hook as guests were treated to scenes from the Discworld.
Exploring the traders in the shades, being conned by CMOT Dibbler, battling with Feegles, narrowly dodging Death and Binky and joining The Watch with Captain Carrot were just some of the highlights of the day.

We were inundated with superfans of the author, who dressed up as their favourite characters and came along to interact with our cast. From Witch Trials with Granny Weatherwax to quizzing with the Patrician it was certainly decided that one of the best moments of the day was singing dirty songs with Nanny Ogg in the Broken Drum.

As always, the Alter Egos Teams pulled out all the stops, paying special attention to each and every detail, ensuring that our guests were really immersed in this magical world.

The Odium screened movies all day and Rincewind thrilled guests with close up magic.