Soweto set to stage new literary festival in August

HOWICK-based author and literary festival organiser, Darryl David (above left), is the man behind the first ever Soweto Literary Festival, which will take place from August 19 to 21 at the Soweto Theatre. Niq Mhlongo (above right), author of Affluenza, will be co-curating the festival with him. Continue reading

Soweto Art and Craft Fair celebrates all things local

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Motel Mari will be performing at the Soweto Art and Craft Fair at the Soweto Theatre.

HEAD down to the Soweto Theatre in Bolani Road, Jabulani, Soweto, Johannesburg, from 12 pm to 7 pm on Saturday, May 7, and join in the celebrations for the Soweto Art and Craft Fair’s fourth birthday.

The event promises to be a colourful explosion of all things local and gloriously African. Continue reading

Jazz music on a Sunday after sunset

Every last Sunday of the month, Soweto Theatre brings you exciting and exclusive jazz sounds from the country’s top musicians to our stage.

On Sunday, June 28 Standard Bank`s young artist of the year for jazz winner, Nduduzo Makhathini and the extraordinary Thebe Lepere take their turn. Bra Thebe is an innovative experimenter and a master percussionist who has toured the world with renowned musicians, such as Louis Moholo and Loose Tubes to mention just a few.

Most of the concert will be mostly improvised, with a couple of themes from Makhathini’s bag, the idea is to tell the untold stories of Africa, its culture and its people through sound. “To do this we couldn’t pass the opportunity to invite these two musicians, Nduduzo Makhathini and Thebe Lepere to be on stage together,” said Khosi Hlatshwayo, community and audience development manager at Soweto Theatre.

Sun Jazz at the theatre sessions are designed to bridge the gap between non-established bands and student musicians with established musicians well on their way to becoming the next generation of musical legends. A relationship helping to preserve the craft. In addition to that audiences are awarded the opportunity to sponsor a child, contributing to the growth of the music tutorial programme.

Performances times: 6 pm for 6.30 pm. Tickets R100 at the box office. For bookings and more information, please contact box office 011 930 7461/2/3 or visit www.sowetotheatre.com