THE Institute for Creative Arts (ICA, formerly GIPCA) is hosting the 3rd Space Symposium: Decolonisation and the Creative Arts, from May 13 to 15 at the University of Cape Town’s Hiddingh Campus. Continue reading
Wits Theatre
Don’t miss The Cenotaph of Dan wa Moriri at the Playhouse
Tony Miyambo.
AN original Wits Theatre production, first performed at the So Solo Festival, The Cenotaph of Dan wa Moriri is being presented by The Playhouse Company from May 5 to 7 in the Loft Theatre, as part of its New Stages season. Continue reading
Two powerful dramas heading to the Playhouse
Tony Miyambo. Photo: Supplied
Tony Myembe.
THE Playhouse Company has two superb plays heading to the Durban theatre as part of its annual New Stages season in May. Continue reading
South African Theatre Season 2016: Forgotten Futures
Nortasuna directed by 2016 Naledi nominee, Lidija Marelic. Photo: Supplied
THE South African Theatre Season, presented by Drama for Life in partnership with Wits Theatre, Wits School of Arts and Wits Counselling, Careers and Development Unit, is back on home turf this year after a successful 2015 season at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Running from April 6 to 9 the season brings to its audiences the thought provoking theme of Forgotten Futures. Continue reading
Wits Choir Gala Concert on October 24
Wits Choir wowed audiences in Namibia and the Eastern Cape last month. Now it’s Jozi’s turn to hear them at the Wits Choir Gala Concert on October 24. Continue reading
Africanisation of Oedipus at Market Theatre
It’s local, it’s lekker, it’s … an Athenian tragedy. Yes, things haven’t changed much since 430BC and if you thought Sophocles was out of touch, think again. Prophets, patricide and incest are all still around, setting the stage for a thrilling whodunnit, Mzansi-style.
Wits Theatre, Wits School of Arts, in partnership with The Market Theatre presents a scintillating performance of Vumani Oedipus – an Africanisation of the classic murder mystery. Continue reading
The DFL Sex Actually Festival returns
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
Enjoy some minimalist music with Terry Riley
Terry Riley.
Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts division of music present Terry Riley: In C with Jill Richards (piano), Waldo Alexander (violin), Marcus Wyatt (trumpet), Morné van Heerden (clarinet), Cameron Harris (oboe), David Gooding (percussion) staff and students of Wits Music, and enthusiastic musicians. Continue reading
Don’t miss the annual festival, Shared History, The Indian Experience in South Africa
Ranjith Kally.
Teamwork Arts, in collaboration with the High Commission of India in South Africa, is hosting the ninth edition of the annual festival Shared History, The Indian Experience in South Africa, from September 7 to 25. Continue reading
The Wits Trio returns
THE Wits Theatre and Wits School of Arts/Division of Theatre and Performance (TAP) will host a performance by The Wits Trio – Zanta Hofmeyr (violin), Maciej Lacny (cello) and Malcolm Nay (piano) – on August 8. Continue reading
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