Sex, drugs and Rock 'n Roll in the middle of an African War. Poets, musicians and young lovers, were once asked to swop to instruments of war. In a civil war, where two opposing sides vied for the loyalty of ...

Bantu Rejectz is a three member group backed by a five piece band. They are a fresh, young and quirky band from Bloemfontein in the Free State. Their music is a fresh combination of afro-pop, rock, ragga and R&B resulting ...

Choreographer: Thabo Rapoo Performers: Faith Maseko, Sonia Radebe, Thandi Tshabalala, Thembi Setiabi, Muzi Shili, Fana Tshabalala and Sunnyboy Mandla Motau Musicians: Isaac Molelekoa (Keyboard), Neo Thekiso (Violin), Bethuel Rametsi (Violin), Bongane Kunene (Cello) and Thabo Rapoo (Percussion) Costume: Veronica Sham ...

An unusual guided tour of the Grahamstown Cathedral linking music, poetry and drama to some of the visula art integral to the building. Devised and presented by Jeanette Eve. Music directed by Barbara Stout. Read, performed and sung by Cathedral ...

"Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name..." An impertinent take on a very old tale, brought to you by some of the most dynamic young theatre makers in South Africa today. With fiery physical performances that spark scalding ...

Zanta Hofmeyr (violin) & Charl du Plessis (piano) THE INGREDIENTS! Kreutzer Sonata for piano and violin - Ludwig van Beethoven [Adagio sostenuto; Andante con variazione; Finale: Presto] Tango To Go - Astor Piazzolla [Adiós Noniño; Oblivion; Libertango] Jazz Favourites: Misty ...

Climb the 65 Cathedral Towers steps to view the oldest of South Africa's 7 bell towers and see how the bells are rung.

2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for Music 2011 is an important year for classical music: we are celebrating the bicentenary of the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt's birthday in 1811, and remembering Australian pianist and composer, Percy Grainger, who ...

2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for Music 2011 is an important year for classical music: we are celebrating the bicentenary of the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt's birthday in 1811, and remembering Australian pianist and composer, Percy Grainger, who ...

Benchmarks, presented by a conspiracy of clowns, in association with FTH:K Devised by: the cast from a story by Rob Murray Directed by: Rob Murray Cast: Liezl de Kock, Daniel Robinson and Thumeka Mzayiya Set ...

Described by the press as "Clean, Classy and Clever"- Zane Henry, Argus Tonight, Mark Palmer brings his Best Medicine show to Grahamstown. Great comedy with no vulgarity, no cringing, no embarrassing situations! From the perils of married life, baby-sitting other ...

This show has it all: from the raw Hype Award-winning hip hop of Abdus to the detailed, vibey raps of Champ. From the soulful sounds of Miss Skye Wanda to a sultry vernacular afro jazzed funk by Manelis. This backed ...

These musicians possess amazing stage presence, energy and passion for what they do. They all have their own sound: Thando surprises with his velvety voice, Heels over Head brings easy-breezy pop jazz, and Vanessa Moodley adds a soulful, but energetic ...

These musicians possess amazing stage presence, energy and passion for what they do. They all have their own sound: Thando surprises with his velvety voice, Heels over Head brings easy-breezy pop jazz, and Vanessa Moodley adds a soulful, but energetic ...

A story that portrays the journey of an African child who grows up in rural South Africa. She becomes a beautiful young woman despite changes over time: though the body she carries has scars, she is defined from the soul. ...

"Bhakti", also the Sanskrit word for devotion, is a dance theatre work that explores the meeting of Eastern mystical philosophy and African contemporary dance rhythms. Spoken word poet Iain ewok Robinson blends his street-style word rhymes with the ancient wisdom ...

Relaxed cabaret of songs & words in English & Afrikaans from Groot Marico artists.

The boys are back with their sell out show. If you couldn't get tickets last year this is your chance to catch them in action. "Big Boys Don't Dance is a South African version of The Hangover meets Flashdance, with ...

The Blaauwkrantz bridge train disaster happened 100 years ago – revisit this  tragic episode out of Grahamstown’s past with guide, Ben Bezuidenhout. Visit the bridge site and experience the ambience of the area, marvel at the engineering and construction of ...

Isaac Julien, the celebrated black British director, integrates the facts of Fanon’s brief but remarkably eventful life with his long and tortuous inner journey. Julien elegantly weaves together interviews with family members and friends, documentary footage, readings from Fanon’s work ...

Musically, Black South Easter journeys from the heart of the Mother City to the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape. Inspired by artists such as Sting, Radiohead, Tanannas, Busi Mhlongo, Ali Farke Toure and many more. The band has fused ...

Musically, Black South Easter journeys from the heart of the Mother City to the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape. Inspired by artists such as Sting, Radiohead, Tanannas, Busi Mhlongo, Ali Farke Toure and many more. The band has fused ...

COURTESY OF NU-METRO The fifth film from the ever intelligent Darren Aronofsky is a sensuous psychological thriller set in the world of the New York City Ballet: it plays like a shape-shifting amalgam of Rosemary's Baby and The Red Shoes. ...

Participants get to customise their own plush toys at these fun, hands-on workshops, facilitated by Pete and Elaine Woodbridge, designers of the funky Woo-men Plush Toys. Each participant will be given a blank plush toy to customise during the workshop, ...

After touring nationally and internationally over the last 3 years with the highly acclaimed and popular Rumpsteak, Gaëtan Schmid moves from the food that delights us, to the human gestures that unite us. As in The Dog's Bollocks, Gaëtan, in ...

The piano trio is the quintessential vehicle for expression in jazz and pianist Bokani Dyer, Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz 2011, is a master in this format. The simplicity of the ensemble allows him the space to show his ...

Chris Chameleon - Vocals, Bass Riaan van Rensburg - Drums Ampie Omo - Trumpet, trombone, keyboards, percussion In 1997 in the backstreets of Brixton, Johannesburg, Ampie Omo, Chris Chameleon and Leon Retief conspired to make music that would go against ...

Launch of a facsimile reprint of this book by Charles Gould (1924) with updated information, and a new introduction by Jeanette Eve. This is published by Cory Library, Rhodes University as part of their Eastern Cape REPRINTS series.

Brian Thusi (trumpet, flugel horn, harmonica, voice) from Umlazi, outside Durban, has a doctorate in Music from the University of Zululand and has been a stalwart in South African jazz for decades. He is known for his poignant performances in ...

Trumpeter Brian Thusi has played with most of the greats in South African jazz, including the African Jazz Pioneers, Sipho Gumede, Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Darius Brubeck and Caiphas Semenya, and he is thus perfectly placed to present a tribute to ...

She's green, she's ten foot tall, she breathes fire, she's every groom's worst nightmare - she is Bridezilla! A hysterical romp down the aisle, past a host of hilarious characters - fascist priests, obsessive brides, loutish best men, a malicious ...

  This two-hander takes the pursuit of happiness to the surreal levels of the extreme. Mainstream hedonism is not what the brotherhood is about! Join two Saffas as they escape their purgatory of the big city in search of the ...

With industry recognition ranging from soapie stars to a ladies jazz band, the female arts collective, Thari Ya Arts Productions launch their debut stage performance Bubbly Bosoms. The cast and directors are a stunning collaborative of South African industry powerhouses: ...

The butler is black, er... back! This hilarious comedy sees our first BEE-compliant butler take to the stage, trying to juggle one of the most insanely chaotic days of his life! Suspicious characters, outrageous antics and twisting plots will take ...