Le Petit Playhouse has branches in two locations. Durban North and Hillcrest in Kwa-Zulu Natal. We are open from Wednesday to Sunday during term times.
From Wednesday to Friday we open from 9:30 to 4pm and it is open play so no online booking is required. We do host birthday parties and school visits during the week and then these bookings do take preference. On Saturdays and Sundays, we have peak play sessions from 9am – 4pm. We strongly suggest booking these sessions online to avoid disappointment.
Please note we are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays during term times.
During school holidays and public holidays we open on Tuesday’s and run our peak play sessions.
Peak Play Times
(Saturday – Sunday)
We offer 6/4 play sessions each week with each session lasting 2 hours.
Our play session times are:
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays:
9am – 11am
11:30am – 1:30pm
2pm – 4pm
*Durban North: 10am – 12pm only on Sundays
During School Holidays, we will revert to peak time play from Wednesday to Sunday.
Cost per session:
R185 per child (including pre-walker/baby)
Adults: Free
Please note, a child ticket must be purchased for any child.
Suggested ages: Toddlers – 8 years (or from walkers until a child no longer enjoys this type of play).
Please ensure you have paid for a ticket if your child enters the play area.
At times we will have pop-up play sessions on offer during the week – some specifically for toddlers, school groups, birthday parties and special events. These will be advertised on social media and bookings can be made online. These sessions will vary week on week.
Kids Parties
This is a structured play session with emphasis on the birthday child. The exclusive party booking is for a maximum of 22 children.
You are welcome to bring your own birthday cake and party packs for the children to eat – we don’t allow suckers or fizz bars – simply because the children’s hands get so sticky and our props get ruined! Drinks for the children must be purchased from the café – we do supply water for the children to drink. You may bring balloons or any other décor you would like.
Week-day party booking times: (maximum 22 children)
Wednesday – Friday: 9am – 11am, 11:30am – 1pm, or 2pm – 4pm
Public & School Holidays: 9am – 11am, 11:30am – 1:30pm or 2pm – 4pm
Weekend party booking times: (maximum 22 children)
Saturday: 9am – 11am, 11:30am – 1:30pm or 2pm – 4pm
Sunday Hillcrest: 9am – 11am, 11:30am – 1:30pm or 2pm – 4pm
Sunday Durban North: 10am – 12:00pm
Small party groups are welcome however you will not have exclusivity of the play space and café area. A designated space in the café will be reserved for you. A maximum of 12 adults is allowed for this party booking. If you will be hosting more adults, please ensure you book the next package (up to 16 kids) as this allows you to have exclusive use of the venue. The session will be run as a normal structured play session however the play makers will make special emphasis on the birthday child during the Puppet Show.
All adult food and drinks must be purchased through the café. Party platters are available, please email us if you are interested. These need to be booked 7 days in advance. If you would prefer to do your own catering for the adults then there is a surcharge of R35 per adult which can be paid on the day. Drinks for adults must be purchased through the café.
View the Durban North Party Platters
Contact: +27 67 331 9780
Email: dbn@lepetitplayhouse.co.za
View the Hillcrest Party Platters
Contact: +27 82 808 0057
Email: info@lepetitplayhouse.co.za
School Visits: Wednesday – Friday
For school visits, we have a range of age-specific activities which are both educational and fun, produced in line with the school curriculum. These teach children about the everyday world around them, whilst at the same time enabling children to get the very most out of the play space available. A puppet show in the village theatre is another highlight for school visits! These educational sessions are for children in Grade 0000 – Grade R and are 2,5 – 3 hours long, week-days only.
Cost for School Groups:
R75 per children
Includes puppet show
- All children playing at Le Petit Playhouse must purchase a ticket which entitles entry to the role play area.
- Le Petite Playhouse does not accept responsibility for the supervision of children within the premises, therefore all children must be supervised by a responsible adult/guardian at all times.
- Le Petit Playhouse encourages children to play, run free and explore in a safe and stimulating environment as such, there are inherent risks that are always associated with children playing and having fun together. These include children being exposed to moderate physical activity, tripping and bumping into objects and other children.
- We want to promote a safe and calm environment – please no fighting, bullying or abusive language. Offenders will be asked to leave without a refund.
- You are welcome to take photographs of your children and post on social media but please ensure they are of your children only.
- No food, drinks or chewing gum should be taken into the play space.
- Customers who are unwell, or who have been unwell, should not visit the role play village for 48 hours.
- Upon leaving please ensure that any Le Petite Playhouse property is left behind.
- Tickets are non-refundable. 24 hours notice is required for session transfers.
- Due to circumstances beyond our control we reserve the right to cancel a session and a refund will be issued.
