The 8th annual Sex Actually Festival returns to Wits University from October 1-3 and this year it focuses on speaking actively and transparently about sex, men’s health, masculinities, and HIV/AIDS. Programme highlights consist of performance art productions, a playful student intervention on campus, and a Masculinity Mash-up! As part of the SexTalk Series. Continue reading
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Fabulous fare at the Cape Town Fringe till Sunday
Squeals of delight, sharp intakes of breath, loud laughter, raucous applause as well as treasured pockets of stillness have marked the first week of the Cape Town Fringe arts festival, on in the Mother City until October 4. Continue reading
Africa’s best poets are heading to Durban for Poetry Africa
POETS from South Africa and around the world will gather together for a week showcasing the face of present day spoken word and storytelling at the 19th Poetry Africa Festival, which takes place in Durban from October 12 to 17.
Getting into the groove with the Cape Town Fringe
Some of South Africa’s best-known musicians and a crop of exciting fresh talent form part of the music line-up at this year’s Cape Town Fringe. Continue reading
The Mother City is abuzz with stunning shows at the Cape Town Fringe
WITH a bold and sassy programme of more than 70 productions, this year’s Cape Town Fringe – which runs until October 4 – promises to be a showcase of the best of South African theatre. Continue reading
Review: Born in the RSA at the Hilton Arts Festival
Review: Born in the RSA; Hilton Arts Festival: Grindrod Bank Theatre
THEATRE legend, Barney Simon, created productions of such power that, decades later, they continue to resonate with audiences as I witnessed this morning watching Born in the RSA, surrounded by high school pupils at the Hilton Arts Festival. Continue reading
Electrifying line-up for Speak The Mind Festival
The Speak The Mind Poetry and Music Fest has assembled an attractive line up of African critical thinkers and performers to mark its 10th anniversary. Continue reading
Interview with award-winning actor, director and playwright, Neil Coppen
Award-winning, actor, director and playwright, Neil Coppen, is staging his adaptation of the George Orwell classic, Animal Farm, at the Hilton Arts Festival at Hilton College this weekend. Continue reading
Take a journey on a magical, musical, carpet ride at the Hilton Arts Festival
THIS year’s Hilton Arts Festival, which runs at Hilton College from September 17 to 20, has a feast on offer for those who love music revues and cabaret shows. Continue reading
Plenty of treats for the little ones at the Hilton Arts Festival
IF you are heading off to the Hilton Arts Festival at Hilton College this week then here are some productions which children of all ages will enjoy. Continue reading








