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"Careful combinations of cinematic elements carry a weighty topic with an aesthetically pleasing backdrop – a masterfully executed film for fans of indie productions and for those who are undaunted by the truth."

"It is a surprisingly beautiful message derived from brutally honest and ever-relevant commentary on human society as a whole."

The inaugural ArtFluence Human Rights Festival (5‒8 May 2021) will focus on arts, constitution and democracy. This online festival, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, will be live-streamed. 

"The dread. Yes, the feeling of dread never leaves. You have two underage girls; one is pregnant. With little money and no support, they travel to New York. What should be a one-day excursion turns into a prolonged three-day affair. They have nowhere to stay, no money to spend."

Wynberg Boys' Acting Association (WBAA) will be presenting their unique abridged version of Othello at this year's Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA), with the roles of Othello and Desdemona played by a female and male respectively.

The Baxter Theatre will host two productions on 6 and 7 April 2021 ‒ Trapped by Unmute Dance Company at 6pm and Louise Coetzer’s (Darkroom Contemporary) Memoryhouse at 7.30pm.

Roger Ballen talks to Naomi Meyer about how Hänsel und Gretel can energise people during pandemic times and how theatregoers might be able to "walk out of the opera as different people".  

"The live experience, the exchange between actor and audience, which theatre uniquely offers, cannot be replaced by other mediums."

"It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the new interim Director of the Vrystaat Kunstefees, Corneli van den Berg."

"Despite what the COVID-19 lockdown threw our way, at the Vrystaat Arts Festival we are incredibly proud of what we were able to achieve in such uncertain times."

Film students and lovers of the genre can win big cash prizes. We are looking for more than a conventional movie review. Analyse the movie for us.

The 11th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, from 20 to 27 March 2021, will showcase 24 fresh, vibrant productions from all over the Western Cape and one from Gauteng.

Following a once-off performance in December to a standing ovation, Cape Town City Ballet – back on stage will be performed on 18, 19 and 20 March. 

"Here’s to Tali’s #babydiary building on this great start and taking South African television to a next level."

A new writing programme launched by theatre production company How Now Brown Cow will encourage the creation of twelve new works by South African playwrights. 

Best of Zabalaza 2020 winner, First Accused, is to be staged at The Baxter for a limited season in November this year.

Zakes Mda’s acclaimed first novel, Ways of Dying, is to be staged at The Baxter with a stellar creative team, for a limited season from 10 to 14 November.

"Sure, season one might not have been an integrated whole, but it serves as the perfect warm-up for something darker, edgier and more out there. Count me in."

In a time of depression, recession, fear and social distancing, what is better and more healing than a good laugh at the expense of those who depress, recess, frighten and annoy us? Book your tickets at Quicket.

As a valuable aid for teachers struggling to keep their students engaged throughout the hardships of COVID-19, filming is underway in Cradock for a 12-part video series promoting creativity, critical thinking and communication in virtual classrooms across South Africa.