Mining a rich seam of talks, workshops at NAF
Much of the action at the National Arts Festival, which runs from 27 June to 7 July in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), takes place on the […]
June 2019
It’s all systems go for the 45th National Arts Festival
It’s all systems go for the opening of the 45th National Arts Festival in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) this week, with the curtain going up an […]
Young Artists embrace the realm of the ancestors
“Space has continuous conversations with those who pass through it – that same space has memory – that space carries our heritage. The theatre is […]
Where to eat and where to play at #NAF2019
It’s not just your head and your heart that need filling at Festival time, it’s your belly too! Here are some ideas on where to […]
Kitty Phetla: dancing to her own tune
Kitty Phetla is a senior soloist and choreographer at Joburg Ballet. She has toured and performed extensively on stages across the globe. One of her most noteworthy recent […]
Unlocking the fabulousness of the Fringe
There are a few things you may not know about navigating the hundreds of performances on offer at the National Arts Festival Fringe, which runs […]
Theatre for one actor, one audience member at a time
Theatre between a single actor and a single audience member at a time
DEURnis / Uzwelo one-on-one is an award-winning, exciting new immersive theatre experience and […]
Infuse your art with digital delectation
As the countdown to Makhanda hits single figures, you’re probably wondering how you’ll be spending the time you’re not on stage….well wonder no more! Last year we […]
Women of the past inspire young violinist
Neo Motsatse’s 2019 National Arts Festival show, Seasons: Dorothy Masuka Songbook in the style of Vivaldi is a compilation of South African jazz singer Dorothy Masuka’s […]
Makhanda gets ready for the National Arts Festival
The banners, posters and flags are going up as Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) prepares to host the 45th National Arts Festival, 11 days of an amazing feast […]