As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month this August, the National Arts Council (NAC) continues to empower a wide range of women working in all aspects of the creative industries nationwide. Of the R17 million awarded by the NAC this year, over one-third went to women-led projects in the fields of theatre, dance, music, visual arts, craft, literature and multi-discipline. Continue reading
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Mike Rossi and Chris Duigan at the Tatham
Mike Rossi.
Music Revival presents a unique crossover concert with Mike Rossi (sax, flute) and Christopher Duigan (piano), at the Tatham Art Gallery, opposite the City Hall in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, August 16 at 11.30 am. Continue reading
The R20 million notice board
Irma Stern’s Arab in Black.
An Irma Stern painting was recently found covered in bills and letters, presumably used as a noticeboard, in a London flat. Continue reading
ASSITEJ SA Theatre4Youth Forum: Kimberley
ASSITEJ South Africa has partnered with the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council (NCACC) to host the ASSITEJ SA Theatre4Youth Forum in Kimberley. Continue reading
Sizwe Banzi is Dead is at the Baxter Theatre in August and September
Atandwa Kani and Mncedisi Shabangu in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead. Photo: Ruphin Coudyzer
Sizwe Banzi is Dead, directed by John Kani, and starring Mncedisi Shabangu and Atandwa Kani, can be seen at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town this August and September, following its successful in the United States earlier this year.
Ruramai “Rudo” Musekiwa celebrates African heroines
Lupita Nyong’o, Miriam Makeba, Alek Wek, Lira and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are just a few of the dynamic women featured in Ruramai “Rudo” Musekiwa’s Sibahle poster series. The Zimbabwe-born, Johannesburg-based artist and activist created the collection to acknowledge the contributions made by both well-known and unsung heroines from the continent in time for South Africa’s National Women’s Day on August 9. Continue reading
NAF hit Tin Bucket Drum returns to UJ
Fresh from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, Tin Bucket Drum comes to the University of Johannesburg’s Con Cowan Theatre. The show starring Warona Seane and Matthew MacFarlane can be seen from August 11 to 22. Continue reading
Jewellery collection on show at the Artisan Gallery
The long-awaited launch of the Artisan Jewellery Collection will take place on Wednesday, August 19 at 6 pm for 6.30 pm at the gallery in Florida Road, Durban. This all new range, created by some of KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s most innovative jewellery designers, is exclusive to the Artisan Gallery and features both traditional materials such as silver as well as new and unusual components. Whether you are looking for a special feminine piece in silver, a gift for a man or something unisex, you will be sure to find it in this new collection. The exhibition will be opened by well-known and highly regarded Master Jeweller, Dean Corrie, of Mark Gold Jewellers. For more information contact Ingrid at 031 312 4364 or emailn info@artisan.co.za.
Artisan Gallery unveils new jewellery collection
Choral Collisions at Kearsney
Kearsney College Choir.
Kearsney College Choir.The international award-winning Kearsney College Choir and Orchestra will share the stage with the KZN Youth Choir for an evening of friendship and musical entertainment on Friday, August 14. The show is in a supper theatre format so bring along your own food and beverages. A cash bar will also be available in the Henderson Hall at Kearsney College in Botha’s Hill. Doors open at 6 pm and the the performance starts at 7 pm. Booking is through Computicket.
It’s time to get All Shook Up with Elvis at the Rhumbelow
The Rhumbelow Theatres in Pietermaritzburg and Durban are hosting Elvis – Trilogy featuring Doug Weich and his eight-piece band MSG. This Rocktainment Production covers the three major musical eras of Elvis. Continue reading
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