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"World Theatre Day, especially in South Africa, represents a day on which one can reflect on years of authentic storytelling and breaking barriers in a country blessed with diversity and cultural richness."

"Halo has oodles of heart and soul and characters that resonate deeply."

It’s time for new adventures for Joburg Ballet as the company gears up for its first ever appearance at the KKNK in Oudtshoorn on 27 and 28 March. The stimulating trio of dance works Joburg Ballet is presenting at the KKNK showcases an impressive line-up of choreographers: South Africa’s Dada Masilo, Chinese-German choreographer Hannah Ma and the Netherlands-based Spanish choreographer Jorge Pérez Martínez.

Ahead of Shorts: A festival of pocket operas at the Artscape Arena, Naomi Meyer spoke to composer Conrad Asman about his new work, Trial by media, which revolves around the media’s impact on the Oscar Pistorius trial: "Reeva’s voice has often been forgotten during various portrayals of this trial, and it is my hope to rectify this, while highlighting the effects of domestic violence present in this story."

"Here’s a walk through the corridors of South African horror, from early ’70s thrillers to modern, local zombie films."

"Midway through my second passion fruit and lemonade, I said that a region so rich in literary history deserves a literary festival of its own. To which David [Attwell] replied: 'Why don’t we do it?'"

The South African premiere of Shakespeare’s Othello, adapted and directed by Lara Foot with a stellar cast and creatives, premieres at the Baxter on 6 April 2024. In this South African production, performed in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans, Foot focuses on Othello’s inner life, wanting to add an African perspective, staging the play in several languages and relocates it to the time of German colonialism, to the time of the Herero uprising in German Southwest Africa, to present-day Namibia.

The winners of the 59^th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, sponsored by Heineken Beverages, were announced at a glittering ceremony at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch, Cape Town. Read the full list of winners here.

Die KKNK vind van 23 tot 31 Maart 2024 in Oudtshoorn plaas. Hier is nog inligting vir lesers wat die fees vanjaar wil bywoon.

"A common discourse in Islamic and Cape Malay households here in Cape Town is the severe disdain projected onto those who place their parents in old-age homes. My goal with Mercy was to portray the subtle nuances and complexities as to why people make those decisions."

This autumn, Cape Town Opera will present SHORTS: A festival of pocket operas, a captivating series of concise operas at the Artscape Theatre from 11 to 21 April, 2024. This dynamic festival promises to be a celebration of operatic innovation and storytelling, including the world premiere of Conrad Asman’s Trial by media, a compelling new South African opera, Francis Poulenc’s La voix humaine, and Mozart’s comedic opera The impresario, presented in English.

Spring awakening, directed by Sylvaine Strike, is back by popular demand. Based on the original play by Frank Wedekind, Spring awakening first opened on Broadway in 2006 to great acclaim. Hailed a masterpiece, the groundbreaking musical has consistently pushed boundaries.

"Growing up, I did not have books. People around me didn’t buy books, and libraries were far from where I lived in Soshanguve. .... I eventually went from not having books to writing them."

"Representation really matters. When you see yourself represented on film or in books, I feel that it sends the message that you are worthy and your stories are worthy of being told. You belong in this world. You are seen."

Award-winning playwright and director Louis Viljoen’s new gripping tale, The sin drinkers, explores broken people on an intoxicated journey in pursuit of redemption. The sin drinkers premieres at the Baxter’s Masambe Theatre from 23 April to 11 May 2024.

The newly constituted IMAI Trio brings together three close colleagues, each a prominent SA musician in their own right – clarinetist Annelize de Villiers, conductor and bassoonist Brandon Phillips, and pianist José Dias. | Hierdie konsert beloof om ’n musikale hoogtepunt te wees.

The judging panel of the annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, sponsored by Heineken Beverages, is proud to announce the recipients of the special awards for 2024, ahead of the gala event on 17 March.

The Masque is excited to be celebrating Take a child to the theatre Day this year with an exciting event aimed at letting children experience a real theatre. The event is a collaboration between The Masque and Spotlight Youth Theatre. This special event takes place on Wednesday 20 March and is free to attend.

"Acknowledging the work of independent theatre makers at awards events like the one in Tembisa is important. Firstly, it validates their contributions to the cultural landscape, recognising their creativity and talent. Secondly, it provides them with exposure and opportunities for networking, funding and future collaborations. Additionally, celebrating independent theatre helps to diversify the arts scene, ensuring that a variety of voices and perspectives are heard and appreciated."

Physically charged and visually striking, the work is conceived and choreographed by the internationally renowned Gregory Vuyani Maqoma, and performed by the Vuyani Dance Theatre. It draws inspiration from author Zakes Mda’s novel, Cion, and music from French composer Maurice Ravel’s Boléro. It’s a universal story encompassing the past and the present that champions our ability to band together to share the burden of grief.