Teater

Athol Fugard documentary coming to Fugard Bioscope

2012-06-11 In celebration of Athol Fugard's 80th year, the Fugard Theatre Bioscope will screen a documentary about his life and times on 16 July.

Afrikaans, Afrikaans and not a drop of Zulu, Xhosa or Tswana to drink

Mike van Graan 2012-06-08 "Whereas Afrikaans theatre-makers are blessed with a number of festivals that are the key producers of theatre in South Africa today, there is not a single theatre festival in Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, etc that promotes, celebrates and projects professional, mainstream theatre in those – or other indigenous African – languages today." Mike van Graan responds to Albert Maritz.

The funding sectors for the arts

Sershan Naidoo 2012-06-08 "In the 2011 arts sector call for applications we received over 1 300 applications requesting R16 billion." Sershan Naidoo responds to Albert Maritz.

Hoogvat, wurggreep en kopklem – rugby en teater se ooreenkomste

Albert Maritz 2012-06-08 "Dink elke ou wat rugby kyk, die wurggreep waarin spelers mekaar soms plattrek – met die arm om die ou se nek geknyptang – is gevaarlik, onsportief, en behoort verban te word?"

Cape Town Edge set to rock Grahamstown

Steyn du Toit, Jon Keevy 2012-06-05 The pioneering Cape Town Edge is back at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown from 28 June to 8 July. Jon Keevy, the company coordinator and marketing manager, tells Steyn du Toit what festivalgoers can look forward to.

Jam-packed youth programme at Artscape during Youth Month

2012-06-04 Artscape offers an exciting talent mix at this year’s Youth Month celebrations ranging from musical drama to a disability career expo.

iHAMLET: Shakespeare's longest play in 60 minutes

Steyn du Toit, Jade Bowers 2012-06-01 After a very succesful run in Johannesburg, the critically acclaimed production of iHAMLET – starring Ashraf Johaardien – is heading for Cape Town. Jade Bowers, the play's director and designer talks about condensing Shakespeare's longest play into one hour.

Gevaar vir die teatergemeenskap in Suid-Afrika

Albert Maritz 2012-05-30 <em>Let your language and your culture go</em>? Albert Maritz lug sy mening oor Mike van Graan se opmerkings oor die onlangse Fleur du Cap-toekennings.

Artscape Women’s Festival 2012 coming up

2012-05-30

Artscape is celebrating its sixth Women’s Arts Week from 8 to 11 August at the Artscape Theatre Centre with the theme Humanity.

Soweto Theatre launches

2012-05-23 At long last, the much-anticipated Soweto Theatre is ready for action. Read more about the launch and all the current productions visitors are able to see there.

Boesman and Lena comes to Sandton

2012-05-23 Daphne Kuhn presents Athol Fugard’s classic SA masterpiece Boesman and Lena from 29 May to 30 June at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square.

Grensoorlogstories by die Pierneefteater

2012-05-23 Verhale uit Grensoorlogstories wat onlangs by Litera Publikasies verskyn het, word in Petcar Produksies se "Storie-Uur" deur Carel Trichardt en Petru Wessels by die Pierneefteater aangebied.

As iemand in die donker skree, hoop hy altyd iemand anders skree terug

Albert Maritz 2012-05-23 Albert Maritz skryf oor The Verbalists, Kat and the Kings ... en rugby.

Grahamstown gears up for another National Arts Festival

Steyn du Toit 2012-05-17

As Grahamstown prepares itself for the annual National Arts Festival, we catch up with director Ismail Mahomed to find out how preparations are coming along. Click here to read more.

JPO plays concert off the beaten track

2012-05-11

The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) is presenting a concert off the beaten track of concert favourites in Pretoria this Sunday. The programme comprises works from the 20th and 21st Century. Bernard Gueller, the JPO’s Permanent Guest Conductor, will swing the baton.

Die US Woordfees bied met trots aan: Fees van die uitverkooptes

2012-05-08 Rekordverkope tydens die dertiende US Woordfees het ’n opwindende nuwe inisiatief tot gevolg – Die FEES VAN DIE UITVERKOOPTES wat van 14 tot 28 Mei 2012 in die Klein Libertas Teater op Stellenbosch en die Baxter Teaterkompleks in Kaapstad gehou word.

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