High lightsCurated Programme Art Talk ‘Alternative narratives are prosecutable’ – Stories that inform the evolution of culture and living This session explores the intersection between fact and fiction in artistic research Book Now Art Talk ‘How to influence the machines’ – Risk, Investment and Technology Talking and thinking through how African communities engage with technology with artists Book Now Art Talk ‘Nothing is Concrete’ – Turning the soil beneath Exploring specific ways in which arts practitioners have ‘reconnected’ with ideas and local knowledge Book Now High lightsThe Fringe Music “Iconic Divas” An unforgettable tribute show of the key iconic divas and their brilliant songs - with a live band! Sing along and Dance with us! Book Now Dance “SAVOUR” A production which includes contemporary, ballet and African dance Book Now Music 047 Live in concert 047 is a boy band that is growing in popularity! Book Now NEWSHighlights Extend Your Festival Stay and Play in the Adventure Province It’s been a while since we’ve had a live Festival in Makhanda and we’re so excited that you’re back!… Read More Busy Start to the 2022 National Arts Festival A scene from the Market Theatre Laboratory's KAK at the National Arts Festival - image Mark… Read More Arts Community Rejoices: Restrictions scrapped as National Arts Festival opens Performers at the National Arts Festival's 2022 opening - image Mark Wessels The mood was upbeat… Read More Makhanda Prepares to Welcome Back Arts Lovers The Eastern Cape town of Makhanda is dusting off the disappointment of two years without its annual flagship… Read More Covid Protocol: Rhodes University Venues Please be aware that Rhodes University has a vaccine mandate, and ticket holders for shows happening at any of… Read More FULL FEMALE CAST: FINALISTS IN 2022 DISTELL PLAYWRIGHT COMPETITION The five, all female Distell National Playwright Competition finalists for 2022, come from a variety of… Read More NEWSHighlights
