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"The church scene in Around the fire takes the issue of femicide and displays comically to the audience how South Africans have become desensitised to femicide." | This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"The use of puppetry introduces an ancient elemental magic that captures the folklore and imbedded oral storytelling of its Karoo people." | This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"This immersive theatre experience was nothing short of extraordinary, paying meticulous attention to detail while honouring the authenticity of South African stories. It was an experience that transcended conventional theatre, immersing us in the world of amaDongwe." | This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"The core of Monster lies in its narrative structure, a mosaic of tragedy, complicity and moral ambiguity. The clever integration of all parts within the theatre space and the unconventional approach to storytelling set Monsters apart from the other productions at the Woordfees that deal with violence and tragedy."| This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"Herman noem sy seer en verwerping wat hy as kind ervaar het sy 'oerwond'. ’n Oerwond waarmee hy net nie vrede kan maak nie en wat oor sy skouers bly hang soos ’n swart jas." | Hierdie resensie vorm deel van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool.

"There is no working actor more physically capable than Carlo Daniels. You can’t help but admire his technique as he moves (light on his feet) for an hour straight without the audience losing a single word." | This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"Ons twee een-punt-oorwinnings is ’n straf én ’n seën; ons span het die regte temperament om uitkloprugby te speel en daardie ervaring kan goud werd wees teen ’n span wat ’n baie makliker halfeind gespeel het die afgelope naweek."

"The number of Deon Meyer novels I have read have all been vastly enjoyable. Page-turners. The tension runs high; the characters are weird and wonderful. Yet, none of the film/TV adaptations I have seen, come close to the quality of the novels."

"Die skone absurditeit laat die gehoor toe om die uitdagings van menswees en geestesuitdagings op die karakters te projekteer. Manipulasie, "gaslighting", skuldgevoel en die vermoë om onmenslik op te tree, word kunstig uitgebeeld en laat die gehoor nadink oor die sondes van die mens."

"Lizz Meiring’s attention to detail, her understanding of comic timing and her emphasis on story above anything else truly shine through. And finally, there is the actor. He must stand on the stage and bring all those aspects together."

"The set was extremely realistic at the start of the play, but became more chaotic and broken as the play progressed. It paralleled Anna’s own mental decline."

Die Istanboelse akademikus Imke van Heerden besin oor die toekoms van skeppende skryfwerk, en diep vroeë kompergeskiedenis op om oor hierdie vraagstuk na te dink.

Uitgewers word hartlik uitgenooi om weer boeke voor te lê vir die 2024 kykNET Rapport-Boekpryse.

"Carlo Daniels delivers a highly energised and nuanced performance. His physicality is commanding. It is not an easy piece to act in. There are huge physical demands, a highly packed text, multiple characters to play and a very wide emotional range required."

"I was reminded of why I really love theatre: not because it is artsy, deep and meaningful, but because it has the unrivalled power to transport us to another world."

"When we created Book Town Richmond, that Obama phrase, 'the audacity of hope', was uppermost in my mind. Because it was sheer audacity to create a Book Town with not a cent to our names. It was sheer audacity to think that writers and bibliophiles would travel nearly 1 000 kilometres to a book festival. And somehow, here we are. Seventeen years later. Against all odds."

"The mix of different types of music (on the radio, by the actors, by the band – with violins, guitars, a blikkitaar and even a mouth whistle) creates contrasts and combinations that immerse the audience in a cultural tapestry."

"This is old-fashioned, realistic theatre: a staffroom on the stage and outfits that match the three personality types to a T."

"Die dag toe Guppie sweef is unique children’s theatre that refrains from being didactic. For children who are growing up in an increasingly complicated world, and in a country with fraught tensions, it is essential that we encourage them to ponder solutions rather than prescribing them with answers. And to listen, dream and take a good leap of faith when needed – much like Guppie."

"Die gesprekke wat hier plaasvind, is meer werd as geld, maar van belang is dat die Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée ’n beduidende bydrae lewer tot Cradock se ekonomie. Talle gastehuise, nie net die veldsoirée se borge nie, baat direk by die fees."