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	NB: as of 23 September 2008, all new artSMart articles are being published on the site news.artsmart.co.za. PLAYHOUSE’S SAWAF 2008 UPDATE Updated programme of Playhouse Company’s 12th South African Women’s Arts Festival (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more PLUSH Popular band for St Anne’s Theatre Festival 2008. (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more JUTRO Fine drama piece for St Anne’s Theatre Festival 2008. (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more ST ANNE’S THEATRE FESTIVAL 2008 Strong line-up for festival taking place from August 6 to 13. (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more SA SCHOOLS FESTIVALS ACT/RNE funding supports SA Schools Festivals. (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more STEPPING OUT St Anne’s Theatre Festival 2008 to host dance showstoppers. (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more NEW GERMAN CINEMA AT DIFF Excellent new films from this thriving filmmaking country at 29th Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2008-07-24) - Read more WOMEN AT DIFF Women to the fore at Durban International Film Festival 2008. (article published 2008-07-24) - Read more DURBAN HERITAGE MONTH Stand by for a marvellous line-up of events in September during Heritage Month. (article published 2008-07-20) - Read more SA WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL 2008 Playhouse Company’s 12th South African Women’s Arts Festival to run from July 29 to August 16. (article published 2008-07-20) - Read more WAVESCAPES SURF FILMS AT DIFF Unique collection of surfing films to premiere in SA at the 2008 Wavescapes Surf Film Festival in Durban. (article published 2008-07-19) - Read more WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Start planning for annual festival at Hilton College from September 12 to 14. (article published 2008-07-19) - Read more CHATTER Fast paced, racing comedy of errors with a ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’ feel. (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-17) - Read more EQUUS Filmic quality to stage piece allows the story to be told in a unique fashion (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-17) - Read more SPITFIRE Wake-up call in a highly entertaining manner as to the state of our country, minds and morals. (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-17) - Read more MUSIC FILMS AT DIFF 29th Durban International Film Festival includes special treats where music is centre screen. (article published 2008-07-15) - Read more AUDIENCES SUPPORT THE 34th NAF The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown produces pleasing results. (article published 2008-07-10) - Read more BIKO: WHERE THE SOUL RESIDES Exciting and dramatic play honouring his achievements but allowing us to know the man. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-6) - Read more # UNTITLED Disturbing but excellently presented journey dealing with fear from Young Artist Award Winner. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-6) - Read more JAKOB Endearing story uses wonder gizmos to produce magical lighting effects. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-6) - Read more TEN BUSH Dramatic and intensely visual tale of witchcraft and intrigue. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-6) - Read more ISILILO SIKANANDI Slow-moving but intense piece on King Shaka and queen Nandi builds up to warlike proportions. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-6) - Read more I, CLAUDIA One of the most beautiful pieces of theatre on the festival. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-6) - Read more BAR FLIES Brilliant piece of physical theatre. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane link up with Australian duo for highly amusing and innovative production. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more AN AFRICAN CELEBRATION Standard Bank celebrates 25 years of sponsorship with splendid concert featuring winners of Young Artist Awards. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more FOR YOUR EARS ONLY Brilliant “master-class” on radio theatre from Paul Slab. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more ROMEO AND JULIET 2008 Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance, Dada Masilo, presents incredible dance piece! (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more STONE ANGEL Compelling drama reaching across the span of over a century from Kobus Moolman. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more NAF, GRAHAMSTOWN, JULY 4 Report from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown: July 4 (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more NAF, GRAHAMSTOWN, JULY 3 Report from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown: July 3 (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-5) - Read more THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH NAF: The story of a boy from the rural area who finds himself in the busy city and is given a Magic Paintbrush. (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-4) - Read more SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE PALACE NAF: Effective DHS production (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-4) - Read more LIFE’S HARD WHEN YOU HAVE A VAGINA NAF: DUT Student production directed by Shona Johnson. (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-4) - Read more GUMBO NAF: A masterful piece of theatre with an intricate but completely believable script and performance. (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-4) - Read more CONQUERING THE FRINGE Seminar given by Geraldine Naidoo and Matthew Ribnick at The National Arts Festival. (Report by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-4) - Read more BAFANA REPUBLIC…EXTRA TIME NAF: written by Mike van Graan, directed by Francois Toerien and performed by Rea Rangaka. (Review by Shika Budhoo) (article published 2008-07-4) - Read more NAF, GRAHAMSTOWN, JULY 2 Report from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown: July 2 (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-4) - Read more NAF, GRAHAMSTOWN, JULY 1 Report from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown: July 1 (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-3) - Read more NAF FIGURES & TICKET SALES At the halfway mark of the National Arts Festival, good reports of attendance figures and ticket sales. (article published 2008-07-2) - Read more NAF, GRAHAMSTOWN, JUNE 30 Report from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown: June 30 (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-2) - Read more 8TH ANNUAL UPRISING FESTIVAL South Africa’s top independent urban music festival takes place at various venues from July 18 to 26. (article published 2008-07-2) - Read more ONE WORLD FESTIVAL FOR DURBAN Fourth annual One World Festival returns to Durban at end of July. (article published 2008-07-2) - Read more NAF, GRAHAMSTOWN, JUNE 29 Report from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown: June 29 (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-07-1) - Read more 8TH ANNUAL UPRISING FESTIVAL South Africa’s top independent urban music festival takes place at various venues from July 18 to 26. (article published 2008-07-1) - Read more ONE WORLD FESTIVAL FOR DURBAN Fourth annual One World Festival returns to Durban at end of July. (article published 2008-07-1) - Read more MOSHITO Key music industry professionals from across SA to gather in Newtown in September. (article published 2008-06-30) - Read more NAF, GRAHAMSTOWN, JUNE 28 KZN featured well in Cue and reviews on “Stone Angel”; “Romeo and Juliet” and “For Your Ears Only”. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-06-30) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN JUNE 27, 2008 Daily report from artSMart editor, Caroline Smart, at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2008-06-29) - Read more UKUKHULA KOMDANSO Triumphant celebration of young talent at the opening of Jomba! 2008. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-06-26) - Read more CRESTFEST CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL 2008 Wide variety of workshops on offer for Hillcrest Christian Academy's Children's Arts Festival. (article published 2008-06-25) - Read more MOVING INTO DANCE MOIPATONG FOR JOMBA! Johannesburg company set to move and groove at the JOMBA! Festival in Durban. (article published 2008-06-23) - Read more NAF EXHIBITIONS Wide variety of exhibitions at the National Arts Festival 2008. (article published 2008-06-21) - Read more KEEPING WATCH IN MOVEMENT Participants invited to take part in production which takes place over eight hours. (article published 2008-06-21) - Read more BAXTER DANCE FESTIVAL Cape Town’s premier dance event takes place in August. (article published 2008-06-21) - Read more UKUKHULA KOMDANSO 2008 The Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) and JOMBA! present annual dance festival. (article published 2008-06-21) - Read more SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE PALACE Corrected review to follow (article published 2008-06-18) - Read more NOT THE GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL Catalina Theatre to host a selection of local productions headed for the National Arts Festival. (article published 2008-06-17) - Read more FAMILY FARE AT NAF A festival experience for the whole family! (article published 2008-06-15) - Read more DIFF VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP Durban International Film Festival presents workshop for aspirant filmmakers. (article published 2008-06-14) - Read more NAF FRINGE PHYSICAL THEATRE Productions probe topical issues in Grahamstown. (article published 2008-06-14) - Read more NOTTIES FESTIVAL Inhluzane Creative Initiative Film & Singer-Songwriter Festival takes place from September 18 to 21. (article published 2008-06-14) - Read more NAF WINTER SCHOOL Critics spark debate at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2008-06-14) - Read more DANCING UP A STORM IN GRAHAMSTOWN Wide-ranging programme of dance on the Fringe. (article published 2008-06-14) - Read more CINEMA UNDER DISCUSSION AT NAF Special focus on South African films at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2008-06-7) - Read more HANDS ON! MASKS OFF! National Arts Festival, Grahamstown launches innovative project. (article published 2008-06-7) - Read more YOUNG ARTIST JAZZ AWARD WINNERS COLLABORATE Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner For Jazz 2008, to wow audiences in Grahamstown. (article published 2008-06-7) - Read more NAF JAZZ International jazz musicians for the Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2008-06-4) - Read more ALL-NEW THEATRE AT NAF Nine premieres are on the cards for main National Arts Festival programme. (article published 2008-06-2) - Read more NAF TO ROCK INTO THE EARLY HOURS Plenty of late night entertainment planned for 2008 National Arts Festival. (article published 2008-06-2) - Read more MUSIC AT NAF Big sounds on the music programme for the National Arts Festival (article published 2008-05-30) - Read more SWAMI THYAGARAJA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008 Flagship of the Indian Academy of South Africa’s annual Heritage Series. (article published 2008-05-22) - Read more TENTH AFRICAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Festival celebrates, challenges and explores the issues facing the African continent. (article published 2008-05-22) - Read more NAF DANCE Dramatic dance themes at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2008-05-19) - Read more 11TH BUSINESS DAY-BASA AWARDS NOMINEES Celebrating the art of business sponsorship, nominees vie for prestigious awards. (article published 2008-04-24) - Read more NEW DIRECTOR FOR NAF Ismail Mahomed appointed new director for National Arts Festival, Grahamstown. (article published 2008-04-24) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: FRINGE Treasure trove of talent expected for the NAF in Grahamstown, taking place from June 26 to July 5. (article published 2008-04-2) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: FILM AND WINTER SCHOOL Treasure trove of talent expected for the NAF in Grahamstown, taking place from June 26 to July 5. (article published 2008-04-2) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: EXHIBITIONS Treasure trove of talent expected for the NAF in Grahamstown, taking place from June 26 to July 5. (article published 2008-04-2) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: DANCE Treasure trove of talent expected for the NAF in Grahamstown, taking place from June 26 to July 5. (article published 2008-04-2) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: THEATRE Treasure trove of talent expected for the NAF in Grahamstown, taking place from June 26 to July 5. (article published 2008-04-2) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: MUSIC Treasure trove of talent expected for the NAF in Grahamstown, taking place from June 26 to July 5. (article published 2008-04-2) - Read more TIME OF THE WRITER PROGRAMME Eighteen writers to arrive for International Writers Festival Durban. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more SPLASHY FEN All road lead to the Southern Berg for the annual musical festival. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more GOINGPLACES Arts and tourism promotion company now has a presence at the Dept of Arts and Culture’s new offices. (article published 2008-03-15) - Read more BUCKLAND & PEARSON AT THE HEX Andrew Buckland and Ellis Pearson at the Hexagon Theatre in Pietermaritzburg this weekend! (article published 2008-03-12) - Read more SPLASHY FEN COUNTDOWN Countdown has begun for South Africa’s longest-running annual music festival. (article published 2008-03-8) - Read more ULTIMATE SPLASHY SONG ‘Hey-na Splashy’ triumphs in song search. (article published 2008-02-28) - Read more 11th TIME OF THE WRITER International Writers' Festival to take place in Durban from March 25 to 30. (article published 2008-02-28) - Read more TREE63 FOR SPLASHY FEN 2008 Local rock icons to perform at Easter music festival (article published 2008-02-22) - Read more PRO HELVETIA Call for Grant Applications to support professional art projects involving exchange within the SADC countries. (article published 2008-02-20) - Read more SPLASHY ART & CRAFT Invitation to artists and crafters to trade at Splashy Fen Music Festival (article published 2008-02-9) - Read more NAF FRINGE DEADLINE Registration deadline looms for National Arts Festival Fringe. (article published 2008-02-2) - Read more OUT THE BOX Festival of Puppetry and Visual Performance to take place in Cape Town. (article published 2008-01-30) - Read more SPIER ARTS FESTIVALS REBIRTH Spier Arts Summer Season formally adopted by the Africa Centre. (article published 2008-01-27) - Read more AT THE PLAYHOUSE IN 2008 Wide variety of shows to be presented catering for a broad spectrum of communities. (article published 2008-01-27) - Read more BUSINESS DAY-BASA AWARDS 2007 Business sponsors of the arts are invited to enter the 2007 Business Day-BASA Awards. (article published 2008-01-25) - Read more TIME OF THE WRITER 11th International Writers Festival to take place from March 25 to 30. (article published 2008-01-25) - Read more MUSHO FESTIVAL CLOSING CABARET Superb gesture by organisers of the festival sees Musho close in fitting style. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2008-01-23) - Read more MUSHO CLOSING PARTY Musho! Cabaret Closing Party & PANSA Fund Raiser to take place on January 13 at 19h30. (article published 2008-01-13) - Read more JAKOB Excellent and energetic performance from Bryan Hiles in Musho Festival production. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2008-01-13) - Read more THE TRICKY PART Riveting performance from Peter Hayes in Musho Festival production. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2008-01-13) - Read more BOMBSTYLE Entertaining production on Musho Festival tends to be repetitive. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2008-01-11) - Read more FELIX AND FRED High energy performance by Kobus van Heerden of an entertaining, very humorous, well written story of the friendship of two young boys. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2008-01-9) - Read more ARAB'S DREAM Poignant examination of Israeli society via the identities of the Israeli Jew and the Israeli Arab. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2008-01-7) - Read more OPENING OF MUSHO Response to opening of Musho Festival and first production. (Review by Dawn Haynes) (article published 2008-01-7) - Read more THE LIFE AND WORK OF PETROVIK PETAR Jason Potgieter holds audience enthralled in one-man show on Musho Festival. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2008-01-5) - Read more MIM AND JOHN ERASMUS “African Rose” to re-launch solo career at Splashy Fen 2008 (article published 2008-01-3) - Read more MUSHO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Programme of One and Two Hander Theatre at Catalina and Kwasuka Theatres. (article published 2008-01-3) - Read more HAPPY NEW 2008! All the best for the new year! (article published 2008-01-1) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! All the best for a Happy Christmas! (article published 2007-12-24) - Read more 11th ANNUAL BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS 2007 Closing date for entries is 28 February 2008 for 2007 awards. (article published 2007-12-9) - Read more 11th TIME OF THE WRITER Next international writers’ festival to take place in March 2008. (article published 2007-11-25) - Read more NAF FRINGE REGISTRATION Registration for 2008 Fringe at the National Arts Festival Grahamstown opens December 1. (article published 2007-11-24) - Read more BUSINESS DAY-BASA AWARDS Enter The 11th Annual Business Day-BASA Awards 2007. (article published 2007-11-17) - Read more DIFF DATES FOR 2008 Durban International Film Festival’s 29th edition to take place from July 23 to August 3, 2008. (article published 2007-11-14) - Read more EARTHNOTES ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL Festival screened in collaboration with the UKZN Centre for Civil Society. (article published 2007-11-14) - Read more NAFAPPOINTS CEO Tony Lankester fills new executive position for National Arts Festival Grahamstown. (article published 2007-11-8) - Read more NATIONAL FINALS OF NEW WRITINGS NLDTF / PANSA Festival of Contemporary Theatre Readings of New Writings at Kwasuka on November 10 and 11. (article published 2007-11-8) - Read more READINGS OF NEW WRITINGS KZN Regional Finals of NLDTF / PANSA Festival of Contemporary Theatre Reading of New Writings. (article published 2007-10-22) - Read more UMDWEBO’S OPEN AIR DRIVE-IN A drive-in experience at Umdwebo Lifestyle Festival. (article published 2007-10-16) - Read more A NEW HERITAGE Heritage Festival Art Exhibition is full of surprises and offers a worthwhile experience. (Review by Michael Croeser) (article published 2007-10-5) - Read more POETRY AFRICA BOOK LAUNCHES The Poetry Africa Festival will feature the launch of a number of poetry publications. (article published 2007-10-1) - Read more UMDWEBO FESTIVAL Third annual festival lights up the North Coast. (article published 2007-10-1) - Read more FESTIVAL OF MINIMALISTIC PRODUCTIONS KZN production “Tin Bucket Drum” to appear at State Theatre festival. (article published 2007-09-29) - Read more MIMI COERTSE FOR SIBAYA CASINO Legendary, internationally-acclaimed opera star returns with Black Tie Ensemble. (article published 2007-09-28) - Read more A MOMENT OF POETRY Alliance Française to present work by Senegalese poet Habib Demba Fall. (article published 2007-09-28) - Read more MUSICAL VOICES AT POETRY AFRICA Close relationship between music and poetry made explicit through several participants. (article published 2007-09-28) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA 2007 Biggest world music festival in Africa to grace the shores of Midmar Dam on September 29 and 30. (article published 2007-09-26) - Read more FLAVOURS OF DURBAN & FLOAT PARADE The streets of Durban will come alive over the weekend of September 28 and 29. (article published 2007-09-26) - Read more GUMBO Strong performances by deaf and hearing actors offer perfect example of theatre teamwork. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-09-24) - Read more BEETHOVEN IN RAPTUS Interesting play dealing with the relationship of Beethoven and his adopted son. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-09-24) - Read more BAFANA REPUBLIC Despite knowing precious little about soccer, I loved every minute of Mike van Graan’s play! (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-09-24) - Read more THE TRAVELLERS Fascinating piece of theatre beautifully performed. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-09-24) - Read more ISICATHAMIYA FESTIVAL Playhouse Company celebrates 10th National Isicathamiya Festival. (article published 2007-09-13) - Read more BLOOD ORANGE Tour de force performance from Craig Morris in this stunning piece of theatre. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-09-11) - Read more DRUM FOR JOY! Winners of National Creative Arts Youth Festival’s 25th Steel Drum Band Competition. (article published 2007-09-9) - Read more POETRY AFRICA SCHOOL POETRY COMPETITION Festival organisers invite learners to submit material for the poetry competition by September 12, 2007. (article published 2007-09-8) - Read more PLAYHOUSE CELEBRATES TRADITIONAL ARTS Explosion of traditional and indigenous performance skills in full flight. (article published 2007-09-8) - Read more WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL FRINGE Strong international presence on the Fringe of this year’s festival at Hilton College from September 14 to 16. (article published 2007-09-8) - Read more CHRONICLES OF A CAR GUARD Lisa Bobbert’s highly entertaining new one-woman play to be seen at the Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2007-09-8) - Read more WHITE MOUNTAIN LINE-UP Head to White Mountain for a great weekend getaway (article published 2007-08-24) - Read more ARTS FESTIVAL AT KIZO Countdown to an art explosion generated by Kizo Art Gallery. (article published 2007-08-20) - Read more NCAG MEETING Next meeting of the North Coast Art Group to take place on September 8. (article published 2007-08-20) - Read more DRUM FOR JOY! National Creative Arts Youth Festival presents 25th Steel Drum Band Competition on September 8. (article published 2007-08-20) - Read more UPBEAT FESTIVAL Kearsney College goes Upbeat with weekend festival. (article published 2007-08-14) - Read more OUT IN AFRICA South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival to take place at Kismet Hotel in Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more DIFF AWARDS The Durban International Film Festival recognised top productions at recent event. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more STANDARD BANK EXTENDS NAF SPONSORSHIP Standard National extends its National Arts Festival sponsorship by three years. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more FIRST ARTISTS FOR AWESOME AFRICA Artists already confirmed for massive weekend bash. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more MASTER CLASS If you see nothing else this year, see this! (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-08-8) - Read more ROSCAR AWARDS Screening of wildlife, eco-tourism and cultural films. (article published 2007-08-7) - Read more FNB DANCE UMBRELLA 2008 Entries now open for 20th annual dance festival. (article published 2007-08-6) - Read more CRUDA BELLEZZA Swiss dance company Teatrodanza to present production at Jomba! (article published 2007-08-6) - Read more JOMBA! 10th Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience hits town. (article published 2007-08-6) - Read more IN THE CONTINUUM Superb performances from ultra-versatile Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter in Women’s Arts Festival drama. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-08-4) - Read more SA WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Women to shine on Playhouse stages in SAWAF 2007 (article published 2007-07-30) - Read more PLAYHOUSE INVITES PROPOSALS Deadline extended for call for stage productions for presentation at the Playhouse Company. (article published 2007-07-30) - Read more HERITAGE ARTS FESTIVAL Kizo Gallery to present exciting annual arts festival in KZN. (article published 2007-07-23) - Read more NAF REPORT BACK Numbers indicate continued support for the 33rd National Arts Festival, Grahamstown. (article published 2007-07-23) - Read more WHITE MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL Acoustic music in the mountains over Heritage Day long weekend. (article published 2007-07-23) - Read more KOLLIG FESTIVAL Port Natal School to host 12th Absa Kollig Festival showcases the best of Klein Karoo Arts Festival. (article published 2007-07-22) - Read more UPBEAT FESTIVAL The Valley of 1000 Hills is set to explode with rhythm, sound, theatre and fun at Kearsney College festival. (article published 2007-07-19) - Read more UPBEAT FESTIVAL The Valley of 1000 Hills is set to explode with rhythm, sound, theatre and fun at Kearsney College festival. (article published 2007-07-19) - Read more WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Dazzling line-up of cutting edge performance for festival from September 14 to 16. (article published 2007-07-12) - Read more GOOD EVENING Four of South Africa’s top exponents of irony in fascinating play about the foursome that changed the face of British comedy. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-07-12) - Read more POISONS, OR THE WORLD HISTORY OF POISONING Director Karen Shakhnazarov takes audiences on a surreal legend through the ancient art of poisoning. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-07-7) - Read more PARIS JE T’AIME We fall in love with Paris and the concept of love itself in 20 six-minute films. (Review by Kate MacIldowie) (article published 2007-07-7) - Read more CHRONICLES OF A CAR GUARD Lisa Bobbert’s new play offers great potential and much food for thought. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-07-7) - Read more LOWVELD NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Record attendance at the 4th annual arts festival. (article published 2007-07-4) - Read more JUTRO Heart-warming poignant story beautifully portrayed by James Cuningham and Keren Tahor. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-07-4) - Read more WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Superlative performances from Sean Taylor and Fiona Ramsay in Edward Albee classic. (article published 2007-07-3) - Read more CHRONICLES OF A CAR GUARD Lisa Bobbert’s new show set to take the Grahamstown fringe by storm. (article published 2007-07-3) - Read more THREE MEN IN A SQUARE SPACE Acclaimed Flatfoot Dance company production appears on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2007-07-3) - Read more MACBETH Dada Masilo and Shawn Mothupi shine in PG Sabbagha production on National Arts Festival (review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-07-3) - Read more DEFENDING THE PLANET Lisa and Aaron present their super-charged interaction with aliens. (article published 2007-07-1) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL Next Awesome Africa to take place at Midmar Dam from September 29 to 30. (article published 2007-06-29) - Read more OLD MUTUAL ACOUSTIC ENCOUNTERS Music collaborations at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2007-06-29) - Read more TWO PMB SHOWS FOR GRAHAMSTOWN Two Pietermaritzburg plays to run during the National Arts Festival. (article published 2007-06-29) - Read more DE KRUIK Het Waterhuis the well-known Dutch Theatre company is back in South Africa. (article published 2007-06-29) - Read more DRAMA ON THE FRINGE Dramatic diversity on the National Arts Festival Fringe in Grahamstown. (article published 2007-06-27) - Read more EPWORTH CRAFT FESTIVAL Craftwise Magazine joined as media partner for bi-annual festival. (article published 2007-06-23) - Read more HOUSE & GARDEN JAZZ Jazz Festival at East Coast Radio House & Garden Show (article published 2007-06-20) - Read more DIFF DOCUMENTARIES Meaningful documentaries at Durban International Film Festival 2007. (article published 2007-06-20) - Read more NAF DANCE Dance tells stories at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2007-06-19) - Read more NAF FRINGE FESTIVAL The 2007 National Arts Festival Fringe promises to be a winner. (article published 2007-06-19) - Read more NAF PHYSICAL THEATRE The National Arts Festival Fringe offers productions that are physically fantastic! (article published 2007-06-19) - Read more BOSMAN'S WOMEN Two-hander directed by Bets Basson gives performances in KZN as well as Eastern and Western Cape. (article published 2007-06-18) - Read more NEW CROWNED HOPE AT DIFF Durban International Film festival presents series which were part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of Mozart’s birth. (article published 2007-06-18) - Read more CULTIVARIA A fest with finesse. (article published 2007-06-18) - Read more WAVESCAPES Wavescapes surf films at Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2007-06-17) - Read more WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL 2007 Playhouse hosts showcase for the impact women make on the lives of South Africans. (article published 2007-06-17) - Read more NEWTOWN DIWALI FESTIVAL 2007 Call for expressions of interest for event to take place in Johannesburg in October. (article published 2007-06-17) - Read more NAF WINTER SCHOOL Lifestyle update at Winter School during the National Arts Festival. (article published 2007-06-17) - Read more FNB DANCE UMBRELLA 2008 Entries now open for FNB Dance Umbrella 2008. (article published 2007-06-17) - Read more THE BOY INSIDE Powerful documentary about growing up with autism (article published 2007-06-16) - Read more VIDEOVISION SUPPORTS DIFF Videovision Entertainment continues support of the Durban Film Festival. (article published 2007-06-16) - Read more FILMS VIE FOR TOP PRIZES AT DIFF Range of awards to be presented to some of the films on the Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2007-06-16) - Read more CRAFT MARKET MANAGER NEEDED White Mountain Folk Festival is looking for Craft Manager. (article published 2007-06-16) - Read more NAF VISUAL ART New sense of South African identity in the exhibitions at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2007-06-13) - Read more VIVA L’ARTISTE Le Domaine to highlight artistic heritage from June 11 to 17. (article published 2007-06-11) - Read more DURBAN WILD TALK AFRICA Premier international film festival and conference (article published 2007-06-3) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The 28th Durban International Film Festival to run from June 20 to July 1. (article published 2007-06-3) - Read more SPLASHY DATES FOR 2008 Splashy Fen Music Festival to take place from March 20 to 24, 2008. (article published 2007-06-3) - Read more SPEAK FOR JOY! Highlights of the National Creative Arts Youth Festival’s Life Skills competition on May 23. (article published 2007-05-16) - Read more SHAKESPEARE QUIZ National Creative Arts Youth Festival popular high school quiz heads for the finals. (article published 2007-05-16) - Read more NCAYF DANCE National Creative Arts Youth Festival dance programmes from May 16 to 26. (article published 2007-05-16) - Read more IMBUMBA 2007 Exuberant expression of KZN's young dancers in National Creative Arts Youth Festival dance programme. (article published 2007-05-16) - Read more BASA SEMINAR ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Art organisations invited to attend seminar on Corporate Governance and role of Board and Management in Arts Organizations. (article published 2007-05-15) - Read more DAN PATLANSKY LIVE Durban International Blues Festival hosts guitar virtuoso at Catalina Theatre. (article published 2007-04-24) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL Top blues act from Around South Africa with Philip Walker headlining gala performances. (article published 2007-04-24) - Read more CALABASH 2007 Calabash 2007 entries now open. (article published 2007-04-24) - Read more WINTER SCHOOL ON 2007 NAF United voices of art! Pleasure with a healing purpose for NAF in Grahamstown. (article published 2007-03-27) - Read more 2007 NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL GRAHAMSTOWN United voices of art! Pleasure with a healing purpose for NAF in Grahamstown. (article published 2007-03-27) - Read more DRAMA ON 2007 NAF United voices of art! Pleasure with a healing purpose for NAF in Grahamstown. (article published 2007-03-27) - Read more HEXAGON THEATRE MINIFEST Report on Minifest presented by Hexagon and UKZN Pietermaritzburg Drama Studies Department. (Report by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2007-03-27) - Read more DANCE ON 2007 NAF United voices of art! Pleasure with a healing purpose for NAF in Grahamstown. (article published 2007-03-27) - Read more KZN SCHOOLS FEST KwaZulu Natal Schools Festival of English, Drama and the Arts serves up arts feast for teens. (article published 2007-03-25) - Read more EWOK AT CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL Durban performer Iain Robinson to appear at the festival’s “Local Goes Vocal”. (article published 2007-03-18) - Read more SPLASHY FEN 2007 Top artists lined up for Splashy Fen 2007. (article published 2007-02-24) - Read more INNIBOS 2007 4th Lowveld National Arts Festival to take place from June 27 to July 1. (article published 2007-02-24) - Read more KZN SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Drama festival organised by the Grahamstown Foundation to run at Hilton College Theatre. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more 10TH TIME OF THE WRITER International writers festival celebrates ten years. (article published 2007-02-21) - Read more WAVE OF COMEDY AT EST Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre to host a number of comedy shows. (Report by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-02-11) - Read more LOTTERY SUPPORTS HILTON FESTIVAL National Lotteries Board to support innovative and wide-reaching arts projects and initiatives at annual festival. (article published 2007-02-5) - Read more SUCCESSFUL MUSHO FESTIVAL New works played to good houses and enthusiastic response. (article published 2007-02-5) - Read more BLOOD ORANGE Physical theatre at its best on Musho! Festival. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-23) - Read more MUSHO CLOSING PARTY Successful theatre festival ended with a bang. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-23) - Read more CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2007 Cape Town International Jazz Festival to take place in March. (article published 2007-01-21) - Read more THE BLUE PERIOD OF MILTON VAN DER SPUY Excellence, great humour and much pathos from Greig Coetzee in gentle portrayal of a disabled artist. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-21) - Read more SPITFIRE: RETURN OF THE RED Brilliant material and faultless performance from Ewok at Musho! Festival. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-21) - Read more INDIAN WITH AN ATTITUDE .... AND A WIFE Well acted and effectively presented short piece on Musho! Festival. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-20) - Read more THE ONUS CHRONICLES Enjoyable evening of contemporary drama with good presentations. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-20) - Read more SHRIMPS Brilliant performances but talents could be used to better effect in something else. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-19) - Read more SUICIDE KING Well constructed play with a great plot line. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-19) - Read more THE SUICIDE KING Nice build-up of tension in two-hander written b y the irrepressible Marc Kay. (Review by Frank Graham) (article published 2007-01-19) - Read more SHRIMP Incredible performances from Dorit Weintal and Simon Rowe in international production on Musho! Festival. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-01-18) - Read more SOME MOTHERS’ SONS Faultless and utterly convincing performances by Wiseman Sithole and Gideon van Eeden. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-15) - Read more SPITFIRE Ewok spits fire on a rollercoaster ride at Musho! Festival. (Review by Frank Graham) (article published 2007-01-15) - Read more EXPLETIVE DELETED Outstanding performance by Thomie Holtzhausen as human firewall in Musho Festival drama. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-14) - Read more THE HORSESHOE Outstanding performances by Bheki Khabela and Sduduzo Khawula in Musho Festival drama. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-14) - Read more BRIDESMAID Attention to detail superb in one-woman show featuring Mary Steward. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-12) - Read more EXILE AT HOME Production addresses variety of cultures and problems of the people who live in Israel. (Review by Maurice Kort) (article published 2007-01-12) - Read more CAPE TOWN JAZZ 2007 Cape Town International Jazz Festival. (article published 2007-01-1) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR! All the best to artSMart regular readers and visitors for 2007! (article published 2006-12-31) - Read more EXILE AT HOME Arab-Israeli Play for Musho. (article published 2006-12-30) - Read more PIETER HUGO Pieter Hugo's camera eye wins him the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for visual art. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more SHANNON MOWDAY Shannon Mowday wins award in Standard Bank Young Artist jazz category. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more BRONWEN FORBAY Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Music is awarded to talented former Durban soprano. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more AKIN OMOTOSO Akin Omotoso's high aspirations score him a Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Literature. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more ACTY TANG Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner takes dance to places words can't risk. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! The artSMart team wishes all readers and advertisers a happy Christmas. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more MARIETTE HEENOP Durban singer to perform at Vodacom Summer Festivals with Melvin Peters. (article published 2006-12-15) - Read more COX FOR SPLASHY FEN 2007 Clear your diaries for annual music festival taking place from April 5 to 9 and headlining Tony Cox. (article published 2006-12-15) - Read more UMHLANGA SUMMER CARNIVAL Action-packed holiday fun-filled week from December 17 to 24. (article published 2006-12-15) - Read more YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS FOR 2007 Standard Bank recipients of annual award include Bronwen Forbay. (article published 2006-12-15) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS 2006 Business sponsors of the arts invited to enter awards for innovative and effective sponsorship. (article published 2006-12-15) - Read more RIGHT EYE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Filmmaker South Africa invites submissions for short films. (article published 2006-12-4) - Read more THE PINK FESTIVAL Nottingham Road hosts inaugural celebration of the arts. (article published 2006-11-19) - Read more DIFF DATES Durban International Film Festival announces dates for 28th edition (article published 2006-11-15) - Read more THE PINK SHOW Darren King to be main attraction show for the Nottingham Road Pink Festival. (article published 2006-11-5) - Read more NOTTINGHAM ROAD PINK FESTIVAL First annual “Pink Festival” offers a weekend of extravagance, music, theatre, dance and magical meandering! (article published 2006-10-23) - Read more EDITORIAL ON HOLD FOR A WHILE artSMart editor out of action for a while. (article published 2006-10-8) - Read more UMDWEBO MUSIC Unique lifestyle festival celebrates the art of fine living in and around the coastal town of Ballito. (article published 2006-09-25) - Read more THE BOY WHO FELL FROM THE ROOF Highlight for me at 2006 Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-09-21) - Read more WRAP UP OF HILTON FESTIVAL Witness Hilton Arts Festival has come a long way in 14 years. (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2006-09-21) - Read more HILTON FESTIVAL SHORT REVIEWS Reviewers Peter Mitchell, David Pike, Janet van Eeden and Margaret von Klemperer give feedback on productions. (Courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2006-09-21) - Read more THE BOOK CLUB Fiona Ramsay gives marvellous entertainment in “The Book Club” at Hilton. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-09-21) - Read more SOME MOTHERS’ SONS Hard-hitting, thought-provoking piece by Mike van Graan pulls no punches. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-09-21) - Read more NOTTINGHAM ROAD PINK FESTIVAL Notties goes Nancy from November 24 to 26. (article published 2006-09-18) - Read more THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM Raunchy talking blues by the late Shel Silverstein is perfect vehicle for Graham Clarke’s talents. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-09-18) - Read more TWO … IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END Fascinating one-acter by Clare Mortimer and Neil Coppen still to achieve its rightful potential. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-09-18) - Read more POETRY AFRICA Tenth International Poetry Festival to take place in Johannesburg and Durban. (article published 2006-09-12) - Read more JOHNNY BOSKAK FOR HILTON Greig Coetzee’s Edinburgh Festival award winning piece for Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2006-09-12) - Read more SIBONGILE KHUMALO FOR NAF The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown announces new appointment. (article published 2006-09-11) - Read more PERCUSSION AS ART BAT Centre’s Democratic Gallery hosts exhibition of percussion instruments, mostly hand-made drums. (article published 2006-09-5) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL #4 Eighth annual event to take place in Central Durban on September 30 and October 1. (Part 4: Rest of highlights) (article published 2006-09-5) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL #3 Eighth annual event to take place in Central Durban on September 30 and October 1. (Part 3: Samba from Brazil) (article published 2006-09-5) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL #2 Eighth annual event to take place in Central Durban on September 30 and October 1. (Part 2: Spirit of Cuba) (article published 2006-09-5) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL #1 Eighth annual event to take place in Central Durban on September 30 and October 1. (Part 1: Jazz Explosion) (article published 2006-09-5) - Read more ESCAPE TO WHITE MOUNTAIN Four-day festival featuring acoustic performances by top artists in Central Drakensberg. (article published 2006-09-3) - Read more VOORKAMERFEST 2006 Festival in Darling gets support from theatres in SA and abroad. (article published 2006-09-3) - Read more INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Playhouse Company presents Traditional Zulu Dance Competition and Gala Traditional Performing Arts Concert. (article published 2006-09-2) - Read more CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL 2007 Call for Proposals for March 2007 Festival from performing arts and visual arts. (article published 2006-08-26) - Read more FRANSCHHOEK FESTIVAL Third Franschhoek Classical Music Festival runs from October 27 to 29. (article published 2006-08-26) - Read more PINK FESTIVAL Invitation to submit proposals for new annual arts festival in Nottingham Road. (article published 2006-08-25) - Read more 14TH HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Head for the hills for the annual festival at Hilton College. (Report by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-08-22) - Read more UMDWEBO FESTIVAL Unique lifestyle festival celebrates the art of fine living in and around the coastal town of Ballito. (article published 2006-08-22) - Read more DURBAN DRUMBEAT FESTIVAL 2006 Festival showcases local, national and proposed international drumming and percussion groups. (article published 2006-08-20) - Read more ACT AWARDS 2006 Call for Nominations for The Arts & Culture Trust ACT Awards 2006. (article published 2006-08-20) - Read more NAF APPLICATIONS National Arts Festival welcomes applications for presentations at the 2007 festival. (article published 2006-08-20) - Read more UPBEAT Kearsney College Festival. (article published 2006-08-13) - Read more SIDE BY SIDE S’bonakaliso Ndaba and Lliane Loots integrate their respective companies in a sustained dance piece. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-08-11) - Read more JOMBA! Ninth presentation of Contemporary Dance Experience. (article published 2006-08-8) - Read more WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Hilton College to host 14th premier annual event. (article published 2006-08-7) - Read more BIRD’S EYE VIEW Moving tale of growing up, sacrifice and taking responsibility to appear on St Anne’s Theatre Festival. (article published 2006-08-7) - Read more SHWELE BAWO! Award-winning Motshabi Tyelele presents her play at the Playhouse Company’s Women’s Arts Festival. (article published 2006-08-6) - Read more POINT WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL Elegant lifestyle festival for harbour entrance. (article published 2006-08-5) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL Music festival forms the anchor for the exciting Celebrate eThekwini – Halala Durban season. (article published 2006-08-5) - Read more NATIONAL SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Once again, an unforgettable Festival comes to an end and we are enriched by the experience. (Report by Dawn Haynes) (article published 2006-08-1) - Read more SIZWE BANZI FOR HILTON Athol Fugard classic to appear on the Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2006-08-1) - Read more KOLLIG FESTIVAL Line-up of forthcoming Absa Kollig Arts Festival. (Report by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-07-22) - Read more URBAN VOICES Performance of International Spoken Word Festival at BAT Centre on July 30. (article published 2006-07-21) - Read more WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Playhouse Company to present its 10th annual International Women’s Arts Festival. (article published 2006-07-21) - Read more FNB DANCE UMBRELLA 2007 Next year’s dance festival in Johannesburg open for entries. (article published 2006-07-21) - Read more NAF GETS THUMBS UP Overall increased numbers give the National Arts Festival, Grahamstown 2006, the thumbs up. (article published 2006-07-20) - Read more THEATRE READINGS 2006/7 PANSA receives massive boost from NLDTF. (article published 2006-07-20) - Read more FESTIVAL SHOWCASE St Anne’s College showcases speech and drama students. (article published 2006-07-11) - Read more FRESH Strong KZN element in exciting showcase for four young, talented choreographers. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-8) - Read more THE SHOOTING GALLERY Clever idea with marvellous imagery but the end result doesn’t fulfil the potential. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-8) - Read more EXPLETIVE DELETED Fascinating new play by Janet van Eeden has strong potential. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-7) - Read more TIN BUCKET DRUM The kind of piece that would be perfect for the Edinburgh Festival. (Review by Luke Thomas) (article published 2006-07-7) - Read more CRACKING UP WITH COLIN COTTONBOTTOM Superb comic timing and imaginative use of various bits of rubbish. (Review by Luke Thomas) (article published 2006-07-7) - Read more TWO IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END The kind of gem I like to see at arts festivals. (Review by Luke Thomas) (article published 2006-07-7) - Read more TWO TO TANGO Mike van Graan’s entertaining two-hander sees the ups and downs of a long-term relationship. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-7) - Read more WINNING PLAYS AT NAF NLDTF/PANSA winning plays at the National Arts Festival 2006 (article published 2006-07-7) - Read more THE SECRET LETTERS OF JAN VAN RIEBEECK Robert Kirby’s wit as biting and ruthlessly satirical as ever in fine performance from Robin Smith. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-6) - Read more MICHAEL DIED Mix of clowning and actuality written and directed by Libby Allen shows strong potential. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-6) - Read more COUPÉ Extremely skilful direction and acting makes this drama an absolute must! (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-4) - Read more TWO IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END You won’t find better writing and better acting at the Festival. (Review by Andrew Verster) (article published 2006-07-4) - Read more DAYS 2 & 3 July 1 and 2 at the National Arts Festival. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-3) - Read more AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Alan Swerdlow and cast produce hugely entertaining perfect festival fare. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-07-1) - Read more DAY ONE Andrew Verster urges artists to trust their instincts as the 2006 National Arts Festival gets under way. (article published 2006-07-1) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL Second blues festival to offer interesting mix of artists. (article published 2006-06-21) - Read more A MATTER OF TIME Play by Janet van Eeden to premiere at National Arts Festival. (article published 2006-06-21) - Read more ENTERTAINMENT AT RUGBY LEGENDS Plenty of entertainment at ABSA World Rugby Legends Festival. (article published 2006-06-17) - Read more NAF FRINGE POETRY Performing Poetry at the National Arts Festival Fringe. (article published 2006-06-17) - Read more NAF FRINGE DANCE Dancers and choreographers descend on Grahamstown for the National Arts Festival Fringe. (article published 2006-06-17) - Read more ACT SUPPORT ACT announces R1 million support for 31 Projects. (article published 2006-06-17) - Read more USTAD WAJAHAT KHAN Indian classical music maestro to perform at Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2006-06-12) - Read more YOUNG BA KUBA High energy band from Democratic Republic of Congo at BAT Centre’s Refugee Day. (article published 2006-06-12) - Read more DIRECTORS AT DIFF WORKSHOPS Durban International Film Festival offers free seminars, workshops and panel discussions. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more MARATHON Action in Autism screen must see film on autism at Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more IRANIAN CINEMA AT DIFF Durban International Film Festival to present six Iranian films and three Iranian directors. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more THE JOURNEY New programme on the fringe. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more WAVESCAPES SURF FILM FESTIVAL Durban International Film Festival offers a first in a feast of the latest and hottest surfing movies. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more NAF OFFERS FAMILY FARE The National Arts Festival Fringe programme bubbles over with family fare. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more NORTHLANDS GIRLS WOW NCAYF Northlands Girls receive straight “A”s at National Creative Arts Youth Festival. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Centre for Creative Arts offers cinematic feast for Durban. (article published 2006-06-8) - Read more NICKY LEIGH AT LADYSMITH FESTIVAL Pietermaritzburg artist to exhibit latest body of work in Ladysmith. (article published 2006-06-2) - Read more BOSMAN’S WOMEN ColaborArt project directed by Bets Basson. (article published 2006-06-2) - Read more WHITE MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL New festival offers a treat for acoustic music lovers. (article published 2006-06-2) - Read more LADYSMITH FESTIVAL Ladysmith River Arts and Music Festival taking place from June 9 to 11. (article published 2006-06-2) - Read more BASA SUPPORTS FRINGE Business and Arts South Africa make special grant available for the 2006 National Arts Festival. (article published 2006-05-28) - Read more ONE MIND, ONE MOUTH, ONE MIC Slam Poetry combines with physical theatre technique and stand-up comedy to find a new form of theatre. (article published 2006-05-21) - Read more MICHAEL DIED Magical realist piece combining realist acting with clowning and physical theatre technique for NAF Fringe. (article published 2006-05-21) - Read more NAF FRINGE Fabulous finds on the National Arts Festival Fringe for 2006. (article published 2006-05-20) - Read more WHITE MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL Call for artist submissions for new live acoustic/folk music festival for discerning festival goers. (article published 2006-05-16) - Read more MOZART AND FRIENDS Magical music mix for the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-05-16) - Read more CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION National Creative Arts Youth Festival presents annual Dance Choreography Competition. (article published 2006-05-15) - Read more LOVE OF DANCE National Creative Arts Youth Festival presents annual dance programme for young dancers. (article published 2006-05-15) - Read more DDF BURSARY COMPETITION Durban Dance Foundation sees young dancers compete for four bursaries. (article published 2006-05-15) - Read more DANCE FOR JOY! National Creative Arts Youth Festival showcases skills of junior dancers from KZN studios and schools. (article published 2006-05-15) - Read more IMBUMBA 2006 Showcase of work from the members of KZN Dance Link. (article published 2006-05-15) - Read more BORN TO DANCE Showcase of dance dramas form part of National Creative Arts Youth Festival. (article published 2006-05-15) - Read more 27TH EDITION OF DIFF Centre for Creative Arts presents 27th Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2006-05-13) - Read more THEATRE AT NAF South African theatre history is written at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-05-13) - Read more ARTISTIC DESTINATION GRAHAMSTOWN Time to plan a trip to the Eastern Cape and experience the best of SA arts and culture. (article published 2006-05-8) - Read more CALABASH CLOSING DATES Closing date for new productions at North West Cultural Calabash in September. (article published 2006-05-3) - Read more MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Festival to showcase the voices of the Drakensberg Boys' Choir along with selected guest artists. (article published 2006-04-25) - Read more HLENGIWE LUSHABA Standard Bank announces its Young Artist Award Winner for Dance. (article published 2006-04-25) - Read more ARTS MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM Symposium for arts and culture structures, theatre managements, artist managers, booking agents, directors, agents and government officials. (article published 2006-04-17) - Read more HOUSE OF THE HOLY AFRO SA premiere of “highly-styled package of Afro-kitsch” at National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-04-13) - Read more SPLASHY FEN ON TRACK Full speed ahead for music festival in the mountains. (article published 2006-04-10) - Read more NORTH WEST CULTURAL CALABASH Rural North West Province village of Taung to host unique developmental event. (article published 2006-04-6) - Read more SPIER SUMMER ARTS SEASON Call for submissions for December 2006 – March 2007 season. (article published 2006-04-3) - Read more SAMRO AT SPLASHY SAMRO free stage offers showcase opportunity for up-and-coming talent at Splashy Fen. (article published 2006-04-3) - Read more BASSIST COMPETITION Marshall Music Midlands sponsors competition at Splashy Fen 2006. (article published 2006-03-23) - Read more NAF WINTER SCHOOL Winter School programme on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more NAF FILM FESTIVAL Film programme on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more NAF EXHIBITIONS Visual arts and crafts programme on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more NAF DANCE Dance programme on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more NAF THEATRE Theatre programme on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more NAF MUSIC Music programme on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more 2006 NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Creative benchmarks and springboards at the next NAF to be held in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more SONG OF ATMAN Jacana Media presents first novel by Durban playwright Ronnie Govender at Time of the Writer Festival. (article published 2006-03-19) - Read more O’MANDINGO! Jacana Media presents first published work by Eric Miyeni at Time of the Writer Festival. (article published 2006-03-19) - Read more ART TALK, POLITICS TALK Prof Michael Chapman’s latest book to be launched at Time of the Writer Festival. (article published 2006-03-19) - Read more UMUZI IMPRINT Anece Winton of Random House Publishers to speak on new UMUZI imprint. (article published 2006-03-19) - Read more 9th TIME OF THE WRITER Award-winning cartoonist Zapiro offers unique contribution to the festival. (article published 2006-03-4) - Read more SPLASHY FEN BUS Take a bus trip to Splashy Fen Music Festival 2006. (article published 2006-02-20) - Read more MARKETING CONFERENCES The British Council and PANSA to host two Arts Marketing Conferences in March. (article published 2006-02-19) - Read more WILD TALK AFRICA First international wildlife film festival for South Africa in April. (article published 2006-02-14) - Read more INNIBOS FILM FESTIVAL Annual InniBos Lowveld National Arts Festival in Nelspruit to include International Short Film Festival. (article published 2006-02-7) - Read more 9TH TIME OF THE WRITER Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) presents annual festival from March 20 to 25. (article published 2006-02-5) - Read more SPIER POETRY FESTIVAL Spier Arts Summer Season launches new open-air Poetry Festival. (article published 2006-01-24) - Read more THREE DOZEN ROSES Invited production to Musho Festival offers excellent performances, direction and scriptwriting. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2006-01-22) - Read more COLOUR ME EVIL Opening production of Musho! Theatre Festival makes for interesting, very watchable theatre. (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2006-01-21) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Business and arts partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2006-01-21) - Read more CALL FOR PAPERS Conference to discuss The Changing Face of African Literature. (article published 2006-01-15) - Read more COORDINATION CREATIVE WORKERS MEETING Meeting to discuss importance of responding to the challenges faced by the Arts Community. (article published 2006-01-10) - Read more MASTERCLASS FOR MUSHO! Art United from Holland to conduct master class on January 9 at Stable Theatre. (article published 2006-01-5) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing all readers the very best for 2006! (article published 2005-12-31) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS All the best for Christmas and the festive season. (article published 2005-12-24) - Read more ILLA THOMPSON Report from Colin Roopnarain (courtesy of the South Coast Sun) (article published 2005-12-16) - Read more THEATRE FESTIVAL KwaCulture to showcase best productions in the City of Umhlathuze. (article published 2005-12-14) - Read more NAF FRINGE REGISTRATION OPENS National Arts Festival, Grahamstown, invites entries for the Fringe. (article published 2005-12-6) - Read more CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL 2006 A cultural expression of the people of Cape Town taking place in March. (article published 2005-12-6) - Read more KWA MASHU AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL Film festival at Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre includes screenwriting workshop and theatre festival. (article published 2005-12-5) - Read more WAVESCAPES Expanded Wavescapes Surf Film Festival for Cape Town. (article published 2005-12-5) - Read more SPIER FESTIVAL The Spier Arts Trust Summer Season 2005/6 celebrates a decade of artistic talent. (article published 2005-12-4) - Read more DEATH OF PROFESSOR SNEDDON Professor Elizabeth Sneddon has died in Durban at the age of 98. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-11-24) - Read more CONTEMPORARY THEATRE READINGS DURBAN WINNERS Durban winners of NLDTF/PANSA Festival 2005. (article published 2005-11-16) - Read more FLUX FESTIVAL 2005 Africa's greatest New Year's Party to take place in The Hidden Valley, Mooi River from December 30 to January 1. (article published 2005-11-14) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Business and arts partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2005-11-14) - Read more DIFF INVITES ENTRIES Durban International Film Festival announces dates for 27th edition. (article published 2005-11-14) - Read more CAPE TOWN YOUTH FESTIVAL 2006 event calls for workshop proposals. (article published 2005-11-14) - Read more LET DURBAN LAUGH Comedy Festival planned for BAT Centre on December 2 and Gateway on December 4 (article published 2005-11-14) - Read more YOUNG ARTIST AWARD WINNERS Standard Bank announces winners for 2006. (article published 2005-11-11) - Read more DURBAN SUMMER SEASON 2005/6 Much entertainment on offer during the holiday season. (article published 2005-11-4) - Read more BEACH FESTIVALS Durban’s summer season to incorporate three Beach Festivals. (article published 2005-11-4) - Read more THEATRE SYMPOSIUM Symposium on Theatre in Post-apartheid South Africa. (article published 2005-10-28) - Read more CAPE TOWN WORLD CINEMA FESTIVAL SITHENGI 2005 offers the pick of major African film Industry and media events! (article published 2005-10-20) - Read more NLDTF CALL FOR APPLICATIONS National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund invites applications for Arts, Culture & National Heritage. (article published 2005-10-17) - Read more STEEL DRUMS WOW THE CROWDS 11th Steel Drum Festival notches up another successful event. (article published 2005-09-26) - Read more 9th POETRY AFRICA International Poetry Festival for Durban. (article published 2005-09-26) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA The Standard Bank Awesome Africa Music Festival takes place in Durban on October 1 and 2. (article published 2005-09-26) - Read more ONE FOR THE ROAD Durban production of Pinter play invited to MACUFE Festival. (article published 2005-09-24) - Read more KO VDO First Durban Video Festival is brought to Durban by PULSE. (article published 2005-09-23) - Read more HILTON FESTIVAL WRAP-UP Overview of the 2005 Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (Report by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2005-09-20) - Read more WITNESS REVIEWS Compilation of reviews on the Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (Courtesy of The Witness: September 19, 2005). (article published 2005-09-20) - Read more DON’T PUT A TEAT ON THE WHISKEY BOTTLE! Amusing, endearing and highly entertaining one-man-show from John Whiteley reminds us of South Africa’s rich theatrical history. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-09-20) - Read more HERO Brilliant performance but the piece becomes convoluted and loses its impact. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-09-20) - Read more ATTACHMENTS Athena Mazarakis and Craig Morris create a superb dancing partnership in this piece that deals with relationships. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-09-20) - Read more ART OF CHARF Elise Cawood and Wilson Dunster give fine performances in Paul Slabolepszy two-hander. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-09-20) - Read more THE WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Annual festival at Hilton College Theatre from September 16 to 18 true to its own benchmark form. (article published 2005-09-15) - Read more VON MEMERTY AT HILTON Ian von Memerty at the forthcoming Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2005-09-15) - Read more INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Festival programme centres on concert with Ladysmith Black Mambazo among the headline acts. (article published 2005-09-15) - Read more BLACK MAMBA More venomous comedy with a deadly bite at the Hilton Festival and Kwasuka Theatre. (article published 2005-09-11) - Read more CELEBRATE ETHEKWINI 2005 Lots to Cheer About – Halala Durban!!! (article published 2005-09-9) - Read more CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL The Cape Town Festival invites all practitioners and performing and visual artists to take part in 2006 event. (article published 2005-09-5) - Read more EMOYENI FESTIVAL Camperdown festival caters to lovers of Blues, Folk, Country, Soft Rock, Southern Rock and Bluegrass. (article published 2005-09-2) - Read more MUSIC REVIVAL AT HILTON Concert series for The Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2005-08-28) - Read more DANCE FEST 2005 Choreographers with new and original dance works invited to submit applications for festival. (article published 2005-08-28) - Read more PANSA FORUM Performing Arts Network of South Africa (PANSA) KZN presents forum on arts funding. (article published 2005-08-21) - Read more DURBAN FASHION EXPERIENCE Full week of fashion looks at new and upcoming designs. (article published 2005-08-20) - Read more STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ Standard Bank's role in developing South African jazz takes shape at up-coming festival in Johannesburg. (article published 2005-08-20) - Read more STEEL DRUM FESTIVAL Rhythmic music and energy to fill the air at Durban Botanic Gardens on September 10. (article published 2005-08-16) - Read more EMOYENI MUSIC FESTIVAL Emoyeni Farm in Camperdown hosts music festival from September 2 to 4. (article published 2005-08-16) - Read more ST ANNE’S THEATRE FESTIVAL 2005 Theatre festival at prestigious Hilton-based school now in full swing. (article published 2005-08-15) - Read more JOMBA 2005 event promises to be biggest and best 12 day feast of international, national and local contemporary dance. (article published 2005-08-15) - Read more LOVEBYTES @ ST ANNE’S Siwela Sonke’s acclaimed production to have two performances at festival in Hilton. (article published 2005-08-8) - Read more PANSA ON NAC COURT CASE Media statement by the Performing Arts Network Of South Africa (PANSA) on the National Arts Council (NAC) court case: (article published 2005-08-7) - Read more TRACES Women’s Arts Festival piece set to generate much comment in local dance circles. (article published 2005-08-1) - Read more HILTON FESTIVAL Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival to take place from September 16 to 18. (article published 2005-07-22) - Read more GROWING NUMBERS FOR NAF Growing numbers indicate great support for the 31st National Arts Festival, Grahamstown. (article published 2005-07-17) - Read more WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Ninth Playhouse South African Women's Arts Festival to take place from August 5 to 7. (article published 2005-07-17) - Read more BORN THROUGH THE NOSE Bheki Mkhwane’s consummate storytelling makes this a compelling dramatic piece. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-16) - Read more IKUMKANIKAZI YEKHEPHU: THE SNOW QUEEN DDK proves its international credibility in one of two operas presented on the National Arts Festival (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-15) - Read more FROM MY POINT OF VIEW Use of movement in well-presented Berkoff piece takes it out of the sleaze. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-12) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY: DAY 9 (JULY 8) Media briefing by Minister of Arts and Culture and Tina le Roux is voted top crew member of the Festival (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-9) - Read more BLACK MAMBA Flamboyantly un-PC with some hilarious and bitingly clever sketches! (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-9) - Read more NOISES OFF Michael Frayn’s brilliant farce still draws the laughs in Pieter Toerien production. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-9) - Read more WOOD FOR THE TREES Helen Iskander and James Cuningham team with Gys de Villiers and Rob van Vuuren for magical visual experience. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-9) - Read more IMPRESSIONS Invaluable exercise for young performers in well-disciplined dance programme. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-9) - Read more FATE 4 AFRICA FOR FESTIVAL Popular jazz group to join music line-up for Midlands Meander Creative Festival. (article published 2005-07-8) - Read more NAF DIARY: DAY SEVEN (JULY 7) Diary picks up, having missed a few days. (article published 2005-07-8) - Read more TIBET FESTIVAL OF COMPASSION Largest Tibetan cultural event to ever take place in Africa on July 17 at Durban's Jewish Club. (article published 2005-07-8) - Read more IMPRESSIONS Invaluable exercise for young performers in well-disciplined dance programme. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-8) - Read more WINDOWS Superbly designed and executed dance work marks a unique collaboration between two leading choreographers. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-7) - Read more STATIC Clare Cassidy and Brian Wallace produce “comedy in 432½ acts” that should work well on the Fringe. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-7) - Read more FRANK & STEIN The brilliance is re-born in Grahamstown with the revival of Murray McGibbon’s hilarious horror spoof. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-7) - Read more BUSINESS & ARTS SOUTH AFRICA SEMINARS Seminar series July/August 2005: Making the most of fundraising: how to build effective partnerships. (article published 2005-07-6) - Read more CHERRY UNDER MY FOOT Josette Eales and Janna Ramos-Violante present fascinating journey into a woman’s subconscious mind. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-6) - Read more THE STRONGER Superb performances in brilliant production of Strindberg work. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-6) - Read more PETRA 2005 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for dance presents powerful multi-layered work. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-5) - Read more NAF DIARY: DAY FOUR (JULY 4) “Petra” and “Full Circle” make for a fulfilling day. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-5) - Read more FULL CIRCLE Kobus Moolman creates excellent and riveting drama with superb performance from Anriette van Rooyen. (Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-5) - Read more NAF FRINGE MUSIC Music of all descriptions from reggae to opera on offer at National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-07-4) - Read more NAF DIARY: DAY THREE (JULY 3) Wim Botha’s exhibition and Mike van Graan’s new play. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-4) - Read more THE SAVAGE SISTERS Janet van Eeden explores the lives of the three authors through the eyes of students. (article published 2005-07-4) - Read more GREIG AT NAF Double dose of Greig Coetzee for Grahamstown. (article published 2005-07-4) - Read more HOSTILE TAKEOVER Mike van Graan pulls no punches with his latest play. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-4) - Read more NAF DIARY: DAY TWO (JULY 2) Family matters took up most of a day which included a UKZN Pietermaritzburg production. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-3) - Read more NAF: THE ENCHANTED MOUNTAIN Student theatre piece deals with Johannesburg archivist who records testimonies of those who knew Isaiah Shembe. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-3) - Read more NAF DIARY: DAY ONE (JULY 1) First day of the festival for me was spent establishing my portable office! (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-3) - Read more HAMLET NAF: Janet Suzman’s “Hamlet” presents a gutsy, volatile Prince of Denmark. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-07-3) - Read more GOING TO GRAHAMSTOWN artSMart Editor to relocate to Grahamstown temporarily for the Festival. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more WORDFEST 2005 National literature festival ready to roll in Grahamstown. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more INNIBOS More than 40,000 visitors expected at Innibos. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more NAF VISUAL ARTS FRENZY Unprecedented number of exhibitions showcasing an array of arts media. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more FIRST PHYS @ FEST Gary Gordon’s innovative company has a strong presence at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Research sponsored by BASA into arts coverage in the mass media. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more VODACOM BEACH AFRICA CONCERTS Integral part of this year’s Vodacom Beach Africa will be live music concerts on Durban beach front. (article published 2005-06-21) - Read more INTERNATIONAL FILM AT NAF Pick of recent international cinema at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-06-21) - Read more WOW CALL FOR DELEGATES Cape Women of the World (WOW) Festival invites delegates for conference in August. (article published 2005-06-21) - Read more FULL CIRCLE Kobus Moolman’s award winning play for National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2005-06-21) - Read more WIRED AT OPPIKOPPI Crafters invited for OppiKoppi’s 11th event to be presented by Levi’s ®t from August 6 to 8. (article published 2005-06-20) - Read more NAF FRINGE Discounts, divas and die-hards on National Arts Festival Fringe as well as healthy discounts! (article published 2005-06-17) - Read more CAPE WOW 2005 This year’s event focuses on the younger generation. (article published 2005-06-17) - Read more KEBBLE WINNERS AT NAF Kebble winners Nathaniel Stern and The Keiskamma Project participate in Grahamstown National Arts Festival (article published 2005-06-17) - Read more DIFF COMING UP! 26th Durban International Film Festival (article published 2005-06-13) - Read more FAMILY AFFAIR ON NAF FRINGE Families well catered for at the 2005 National Arts Festival Fringe. (article published 2005-06-12) - Read more THEATRE AT NAF All the world’s a stage at The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2005-06-12) - Read more CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL Artists in all disciplines invited to take part in March 2006 Festival. (article published 2005-06-12) - Read more D’ARTS MAGAZINE IS BACK! Durban Arts Association’s highly popular magazine is back in business! (article published 2005-06-11) - Read more FRANK&STEIN Return of The Monstrous Hit, irreverently based on the gothic novel by Mary Shelley. (article published 2005-06-9) - Read more CHALLENGING EXPERIMENTAL CINEMA National Arts Festival hosts convention-defying experimental works. (article published 2005-06-6) - Read more NOWAYOUTH FESTIVAL Youth Day celebrations in BAT Centre galleries and courtyard. (article published 2005-06-6) - Read more MIDLANDS MEANDER CREATIVE FESTIVAL KZN visual arts groups invited to take stands at new festival at Midmar. (article published 2005-05-30) - Read more VISUAL ART AT NAF Visual art newsmakers at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in 2005. (article published 2005-05-29) - Read more SA FILMS AT NAF Bumper crop of South African films at National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-05-29) - Read more ARTSCAPE YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL Cape Town’s Artscape revives youth jazz programme. (article published 2005-05-25) - Read more WORDFEST AT NAF Over 100 activities for lovers of reading and writing at National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-05-22) - Read more NAF FREE EVENTS Sizeable list of free events means all comers can get involved in the National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-05-20) - Read more JAZZ OASIS AT NAF National Arts Festival jazz component is a preferred watering hole for top jazz birds! (article published 2005-05-20) - Read more NAV VISUAL ART Visual art newsmakers at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2005-05-19) - Read more NAF LIVE MUSIC Live music round the clock at the National Arts Festival (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more LION’S RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL 11 great bands to perform in Dargle on May 21. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more ACT APPLICATIONS DUE Arts and Culture Trust to disburse R1,5 million. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more EXCELSIOR NCAYF programme celebrates the achievements of the youth of KwaZulu-Natal. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more DANCE FOR JOY NCAYF fun-filled programme for dancers aged five to twelve. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more BORN TO DANCE NCAYF programme provides a challenge to choreographic skills of dancers in the community. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more ACT APPLICATIONS Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) to disburse R1.5 million in arts funding. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more UPBEAT Festival of Music taking place at Kearsney College, Botha's Hill, from May 27 to 29. (article published 2005-05-15) - Read more NATIONAL CREATIVE ARTS YOUTH FESTIVAL Brainchild of Professor Elizabeth Sneddon now in its 16th year. (article published 2005-05-9) - Read more MELANIE KEARTLAND The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown appoints Deputy Festival Director. (article published 2005-05-6) - Read more DANCE AROUND THE SPECTRUM AT NAF National Arts Festival, Grahamstown, offers a widely varied programme for 2005. (article published 2005-05-6) - Read more SANCTA ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 2005 New and existing amateur drama groups invited to join the fun at annual festival. (article published 2005-05-2) - Read more BAXTER DANCE FESTIVAL The Baxter Theatre Centre launches its first Dance Festival. (article published 2005-05-2) - Read more NEW MUSIC RE-IMAGINES AFRICA Rarely heard compositions from all over the continent at National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-04-27) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS 2005 The Art of Business Sponsorship celebrated at Eighth Annual Business Day/BASA Awards. (article published 2005-04-27) - Read more SPIER DEADLINE EXTENDED Call for submissions for the 10th Spier Arts Summer Season (2005/6) extended to May 10, 2005. (article published 2005-04-24) - Read more INNIBOS LOWVELD NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Book accommodation now, say InniBos organisers. (article published 2005-04-21) - Read more NATIONAL ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS FAIRE Annual fair to take place from July 21 to 24 at Sandton Convention Centre. (article published 2005-04-18) - Read more NLDTF INFO CENTRE National Lotteries Board Information Centre now based at DTI campus in Tshwane. (article published 2005-04-14) - Read more UP BEAT Kearsney College to host eclectic autumn Music Festival in May. (article published 2005-04-8) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS NOMINEES Nominees for Eighth Annual Business Day/BASA Awards celebrate The Art Of Business Sponsorship. (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more THE WRITER AS ACTIVIST Outspoken activist, Nawal El Saadawi to discuss writing as a means for social transformation. (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more WOMEN IN WRITING Women in Writing Workshop takes place during Time of the Writer Festival on April 5. (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more TIME OF THE WRITER 2005 Annual literary festival brings together impressive array of writers from Africa and around the world. (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more KEBBLE AT KKK Kebble winners feature at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (article published 2005-03-31) - Read more HENNIE FOR CALABASH Hendrik Baird appointed North West Cultural Calabash Project Co Ordinator. (article published 2005-03-27) - Read more NAF EXHIBITIONS New multi-media spectacles and culture-smart agendas for National Arts Festival. (article published 2005-03-23) - Read more NAF EVENTS National Arts Festival Winter School, Children's Arts Festival and Transnet Village Green make up major programme. (article published 2005-03-23) - Read more FILM AT NAF Festival 2005 offers a chance to catch on premières and important new South African movies. (article published 2005-03-23) - Read more THEATRE AT NAF New scripts, top directors and fine performers for Grahamstown Festival. (article published 2005-03-23) - Read more DANCE AT NAF National Arts Festival hosts an exciting and memorable combination of talents and styles. (article published 2005-03-23) - Read more CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL Roberta Flack, Johnny Clegg, Transglobal Underground, Suthukazi Arosi and Pitch Black Afro added to festival bill. (article published 2005-03-21) - Read more RICHARD WALNE & BURLESQUE Splashy veteran rewarded with star billing. (article published 2005-03-15) - Read more RECONCILIATION FESTIVAL BAT Centre’s three day festival highlights human rights issues and celebrates Africa. (article published 2005-03-15) - Read more DURBAN’S EASTER 05 Hot sun and cool fun is what’s promised for a jam-packed March and April for Durban! (article published 2005-03-14) - Read more SPLASHY GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIPS Splashy Fen 2005 hosts Air Guitar and Wannabe-Stars Championships (article published 2005-03-7) - Read more SPLASHY’S RAINBOW VILLAGE Revamped Crafts Market will be in place at Splashy Fen 2005. (article published 2005-03-7) - Read more CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL 2005 Full spectrum of arts genres showcased from March 6 to 26. (article published 2005-03-1) - Read more DANCE UMBRELLA AT CONSTITUTION HILL Among FNB Dance Umbrella highlights is new work from Durban-based choreographer Jay Pather. (article published 2005-03-1) - Read more ARTS NETWORK FORUM Invitation to all arts practitioners to attend important meeting. (article published 2005-02-26) - Read more TUKS CELEBRATES DEMOCRACY & RECONCILIATION University of Pretoria to host Arts and Reconciliation Festival and Conference. (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more NAF FRINGE DEADLINE Deadline for submission of registration for National Arts Festival Fringe February 25. (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more CCA FESTIVALS The Centre for Creative Arts Festival Calendar for 2005. (article published 2005-02-15) - Read more RIVER ARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL Classical and cultural music festival for Ladysmith in June. (article published 2005-02-15) - Read more 2004 BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Deadline extended to February 15. (article published 2005-02-11) - Read more WHAT’S UP IN 2010? Anyone planning events for the 2010 World Cup soccer fans should submit information to artSMart. (article published 2005-02-9) - Read more TSUNAMI RELIEF TABLE Essenwood Market has a collection point for donations for tsunami victims. (article published 2005-01-18) - Read more CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL First African and international artists announced on the bill of former North Sea Jazz Festival. (article published 2005-01-3) - Read more ART WRAP Report by Margaret von Klemperer, Arts Editor: The Witness (article published 2005-01-1) - Read more TSUNAMI DISASTER FUND East Coast Radio establishes disaster fund account. (article published 2005-01-1) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR Everything of the best for 2005. (article published 2004-12-31) - Read more WOODSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL Music Festival showcases over 50 different South African rock and pop bands in Port Elizabeth. (article published 2004-12-26) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! All the best of good cheer for the festive season. (article published 2004-12-23) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! All the best of good cheer for the festive season. (article published 2004-12-23) - Read more CLEGG FOR SPIER Johnny Clegg brings his magic to the Spier Amphitheatre (article published 2004-12-22) - Read more AUTO & GENERAL SUPPORTS SPIER Auto & General shows commitment to local talent with R1.3 million donation to 2004-2005 Spier Arts Summer Season. (article published 2004-12-22) - Read more SOUTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL Music legends appear on festival made possible by the sponsorship of the Ugu District Municipality. (article published 2004-12-19) - Read more THE FLUX FESTIVAL Popular event outside Mooi River once again set to see in the New Year with a bang. (article published 2004-12-13) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN FRINGE The 2005 National Arts Festival, Grahamstown requests Fringe Applications by February 27. (article published 2004-12-4) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS 2004 awards to be presented by Anglo American. (article published 2004-12-4) - Read more DA STATEMENT DA welcomes indications that the whole NAC Board has been fired by the Minister. Statement issued by Dianne Kohler Barnard MP (DA Spokesperson on Arts and Culture) (article published 2004-11-30) - Read more FLUX FESTIVAL 2004 Line-up of best DJ’s and live acts countrywide ready to roll. (article published 2004-11-25) - Read more PANSA ON NAC #2 PANSA commends Minister for moving towards the dissolution of the NAC Board. (article published 2004-11-25) - Read more PANSA ON NAC Media statement by The Performing Arts Network of South Africa (PANSA) on The National Arts Council. (article published 2004-11-25) - Read more IOFA CONFERENCE 2006 Indian Ocean Trade Fair & Conference to take place in Durban. (article published 2004-11-13) - Read more ACT AWARD WINNERS 2004 Winners of Annual Arts And Culture Trust (Act) Awards Announced. (article published 2004-11-7) - Read more SPIER SUMMER ARTS SEASON Spier Arts Trust to launch Spier Summer Arts Season on December 10. (article published 2004-11-2) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Creative partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2004-11-2) - Read more DEPT OF ARTS & CULTURE HAS LET SA DOWN Statement issued by Dianne Kohler Barnard MP (DA Spokesperson on Arts and Culture) (article published 2004-10-28) - Read more POETRY AFRICA CLOSES Eighth Poetry Africa Festival ends on October 23 with impressive line-up of poets. (article published 2004-10-22) - Read more FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Ster Kinekor's Gateway complex to host line-up of 13 films. (article published 2004-10-22) - Read more BOTSOTSO 13 & GOVA Adams Campus Bookshop and Botsotso Publishing launch journal’s tenth anniversary edition and work by sicamtho poet. (article published 2004-10-19) - Read more 2004 BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Creative partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2004-10-19) - Read more CAPE TOWN WORLD CINEMA FESTIVAL Special focus on South African films in line with Ten Years of Freedom celebrations. (article published 2004-10-15) - Read more DORDRECHT COUNTRY FESTIVAL Enjoy a weekend getaway in the Stormberg Country Mountains. (article published 2004-10-15) - Read more FORT WEST FESTIVAL Fort West Village hosts heritage and cultural festival. (article published 2004-10-9) - Read more SUCCESSFUL AARDKLOP Festival ticket sales 85,535 and open air rock concert the most successful yet. (article published 2004-10-9) - Read more STORYTELLERS NEEDED Sibikwa desperately seeks storytellers. (article published 2004-10-7) - Read more CERVANTINO FESTIVAL South African musicians and dancers set to enthral thousands at premier Latin American cultural festival. (article published 2004-10-7) - Read more POETRY AFRICA 2004 Eighth festival brings together powerful contingent of poets and spoken word specialists. (article published 2004-10-7) - Read more NEW PLAYHOUSE COUNCIL National Minster of Arts and Culture appoints new Council for Playhouse Company. (article published 2004-10-4) - Read more KZN ON THE AIR FOR SAFM KwaZulu-Natal to feature prominently in new week-night broadcast schedule on SAfm Radio. (article published 2004-10-1) - Read more TRADITIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Playhouse Company to presents its first international traditional arts festival in eclectic programme. (article published 2004-09-25) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA This year’s festival concentrates on Drums for Freedom theme. (article published 2004-09-25) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA This year’s festival concentrates on Drums for Freedom theme. (article published 2004-09-24) - Read more COMICS BREW AT NSA NSA Gallery presents exhibition of International Comic Art compiled and curated by Anton Kannemeijernd. (article published 2004-09-24) - Read more CELEBRATE DURBAN All roads lead to Albert Park for the culmination of the Celebrate Durban festivities. (article published 2004-09-24) - Read more SIPHO GUMEDE TRIBUTE CANCELLED Tribute to late Durban guitar legend cancelled due to legal issues. (article published 2004-09-21) - Read more WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Wrap-up of 12th annual festival held at Hilton College. (Report by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2004-09-21) - Read more WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Wrap-up of 12th annual festival held at Hilton College. (Report by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2004-09-21) - Read more NAC MUST REINSTATE SUSPENDED STAFF Statement by Diane Kohler-Barnard MP, DA Spokesperson on Arts and Culture. (article published 2004-09-16) - Read more AWARDS FOR SBO AND ONDINE Sbonakaliso Ndaba and Ondine Bello among award winners at 8th Women’s Arts Festival. (article published 2004-09-14) - Read more ART AT WEDGEWOOD Exhibition of established and up-and-coming artists to coincide with The Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2004-09-8) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA Standard Bank’s Awesome Africa Music Festival to run from September 24 to 26. (article published 2004-09-8) - Read more CELEBRATE DURBAN The City celebrates its cultural diversity during September. (article published 2004-09-7) - Read more AXING OF SAFM PERSONNEL Statement by Dianne Kohler-Barnard MP, DA Spokesperson on Arts and Culture (article published 2004-09-5) - Read more BASA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME BASA/Marketing Federation South Africa Mentorship Programme ready to be implemented. (article published 2004-09-5) - Read more NAF APPLICATIONS Performance applications open for 2005 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2004-09-5) - Read more THE WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL 12th annual arts festival takes place at Hilton College from September 17 to 19. (article published 2004-08-28) - Read more JOMBA! CONTEMPORAY DANCE EXPERIENCE All-Africa event dances, stamps and leaps to the rhythms of African contemporary dance work. (article published 2004-08-20) - Read more JOY OF JAZZ Soulman Earl Klugh to kickstart inspiring jazz festival in Johannesburg. (article published 2004-08-14) - Read more JOHANNESBURG'S ARTS ALIVE International festival celebrates 10 years of democracy with strong African component. (article published 2004-08-14) - Read more ARTS & CULTURE STAKEHOLDERS FORUM Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism talks about proposed KZN Arts Festival. (by Margaret von Klemperer, Arts Editor, The Witness) (article published 2004-08-12) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL The Standard Bank presents one of the key events on the KZN cultural calendar. (article published 2004-08-11) - Read more AARDKLOP 2004 Seven year old Potchefstroom festival bound to burst its seams this year. (article published 2004-07-30) - Read more LIVING LEGEND FOR GUMEDE The late Sipho Gumede to be honoured with inaugural award. (article published 2004-07-29) - Read more SA WOMEN'S ARTS FESTIVAL 2004 Playhouse Company’s eighth annual celebration of women through the arts. (article published 2004-07-29) - Read more SA SWEDISH PARTNERSHIP SA and Swedish cultural ministers enter partnership programme. (article published 2004-07-26) - Read more CLASSIFIEDS Visit artSMart’s classified section – see link above the Archive list. (article published 2004-07-26) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Feedback on 2004 event and award winners in variety of categories. (article published 2004-07-25) - Read more NATAL WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL The 2004 festival takes place in the Hilton College Theatre from September 17 to 19. (article published 2004-07-25) - Read more NATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL 2004 An astonishing and magnificent array of creative art using fabric and embroidery. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2004-07-24) - Read more NAF ATTENDANCE 30th National Arts Festival attendance figures show a successful festival. (article published 2004-07-23) - Read more NATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL ICC to host 650 quilters from around South Africa. (article published 2004-07-21) - Read more HONOUR Impeccable direction and superb cast present sophisticated story of marital break-up. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2004-07-10) - Read more TALL STORY Belinda Chapman proves she walks tall as a performer. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2004-07-10) - Read more THE KING OF LAUGHTER Hilarious play deals with the skill of understanding laughter. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2004-07-10) - Read more JOHNNY BOSKAK IS FEELING FUNNY Greig Coetzee’s new solo show explores the situation of one small man against the world. (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, The Witness Arts Editor) (article published 2004-07-9) - Read more GREEN MAN FLASHING Mike van Graan’s new play pulls no punches. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2004-07-7) - Read more THE END IS NAAI Sultan of satire celebrates his 28th year of performing at the NAF. (Review by Clinton Marius) (article published 2004-07-5) - Read more GURU FOR GRAHAMSTOWN Highly entertaining comedy about the New Age movement to play the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2004-06-29) - Read more INTRODANS Acclaimed Netherlands dance company to visit South Africa. (article published 2004-06-29) - Read more CAPE FILM FESTIVAL The Cape Town World Cinema Festival launched for 2004! (article published 2004-06-28) - Read more NEW VOICES AT NAF Twenty Eastern Cape dance-makers featured in Physical Theatre Company's New Voices 2004. (article published 2004-06-28) - Read more THEATRE ON THE 2004 FRINGE Seasoned writers and directors rub shoulders with newcomers NAF fringe theatre programme. (article published 2004-06-28) - Read more NAF FUN Comedy on the 2004 Fringe of the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2004-06-24) - Read more YOUNG ARTIST AWARD MUSIC Standard Bank gives Young Artist Award posthumously to jazz phenomenon. (article published 2004-06-23) - Read more SOUTH 1 Five-year programme develops networks for cultural exchange between countries of the south. (article published 2004-06-23) - Read more 10 YEARS OF COLOUR Final Official Lesbian and Gay Pride Programme. (article published 2004-06-18) - Read more GREEN MAN FLASHING Mike van Graan’s award-winning play makes professional debut in Grahamstown. (article published 2004-06-18) - Read more DIFF EXHIBITION Local History Museums and Centre for Creative Arts presents retrospective view of film festival. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL FILMS Newest and best in film for Grahamstown this year. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more INTSHA FESTIVAL Stable Theatre to host annual Youth Festival. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more SUCCESSFUL KEARSNEY FEST Kearsney College Music Festival a huge success! (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more YOUTH CONTRIBUTION South African youth take the future with tribute to Ten Years of Democracy at Bat Centre. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more NAF JAZZ Journey to the sound of jazz with the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2004-06-12) - Read more DBD TO BELGIUM Durban Black Drifters to perform at Dranouter festival in Belgium. (article published 2004-06-6) - Read more DEADLINE FOR DI KONOKONO Deadline June 26 for those interested in participating in the annual Arts and Culture Festival. (article published 2004-06-6) - Read more NAF CABARET Commenting on cabaret in Grahamstown this festival. (article published 2004-06-3) - Read more PLAYHOUSE PLANS The Playhouse Company’s new arts plans begin to unroll. (article published 2004-06-3) - Read more NAF MUSIC Scores of top musicians converge on the National Arts Festival. (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more NAF WINTER SCHOOL Ideas go live at the National Arts Festival's Winter School. (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Two landmark occasions to be celebrated at this year’s DIFF. (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more TGCSA ACCOMMODATION GUIDE New tourism guide is the answer to the prayers of al travellers. (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more YAEL’S LOVE STORY The National Arts Festival produces a love story for real. (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more NAF OUTDOOR THEATRE Eight free outdoor shows in Grahamstown for National Arts Festival (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more NAF DANCE The best of both worlds for National Arts Festival dance programme (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more KEARSNEY COLLEGE MUSIC FESTIVAL Weekend of eclectic music, fab food and crafts from June 11 to 13. (article published 2004-06-1) - Read more NONTUTHUZELO ELAINE PUOANE Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for music considered a worthy recipient. (article published 2004-05-31) - Read more ALL FIRED UP Making Mosaic at Kearsney festival workshop! (article published 2004-05-31) - Read more CRAFTERS WELCOME AT FEST All crafters and art-makers invited to exhibit at inaugural Kearsney College Music Festival. (article published 2004-05-31) - Read more CLASSIFIEDS Visit artSMart’s classified section – see link above the Archive list. (article published 2004-05-31) - Read more WINTER SEASON 2004 Durban offers bumper line-up of nine crowdpullers this winter season. (article published 2004-05-30) - Read more AARDKLOP SEEKS NEW DIRECTORS Deadline for applications is May 17 for free crash course in May in Johannesburg. (article published 2004-05-16) - Read more ARTSLINK CALENDAR Artslink.co.za's annual calendar offers a national directory of annual arts festivals and entertainment events. (article published 2004-05-14) - Read more DIANNE IS SHADOW MINISTER Dianne Kohler Barnard appointed DA spokesperson on Arts and Culture. (article published 2004-05-11) - Read more FREEDOM FORTNIGHT The decade of democracy is being celebrated in Durban in a variety of ways. (article published 2004-04-27) - Read more THE ART OF BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP KZN organisations among the nominees for the Annual Business Day/Basa Awards. (article published 2004-04-27) - Read more OUT OF BOUNDS FOR FESTIVAL National School of the Art’s Festival of Fame includes Rajesh Gopie’s drama. (article published 2004-04-27) - Read more HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL This year’s festival to run from September 17 to 19. (article published 2004-04-26) - Read more INDIAN OCEAN FESTIVAL Feedback from the inaugural meeting of the Indian Ocean Festival Association. (article published 2004-04-13) - Read more REVIVING THE DRUMBEAT Jazz journalism training held at NSJF Cape Town 2004 (article published 2004-04-13) - Read more 15th SPLASHY FEN FESTIVAL Annual music festival promises widest ranging and most accomplished roster of artists. (article published 2004-04-13) - Read more THE OPPIKOPPI Easter fest prepares for OppiKoppi festival in August. (article published 2004-04-13) - Read more NAF VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME Durban textile artist Daina Mabunda appears as co-artist in residence at 30th National Arts Festival Programme. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more NAF MUSIC PROGRAMME Celebration as the 30th National Arts Festival Programme is announced. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more NAF FILM PROGRAMME Celebration as the 30th National Arts Festival Programme is announced. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more DIE BURGER SUIDOOSTERFEES Western Cape arts festival to take place on September 24 and 25 in Bellville. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more NAF THEATRE PROGRAMME Celebration as the 30th National Arts Festival Programme is announced. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more NAF DANCE PROGRAMME Celebration as the 30th National Arts Festival Programme is announced. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more EASTER AT RUSTLERS Easter Unity Party at Rustlers Valley from April 9 to 12. (article published 2004-04-5) - Read more LOTTO NOT FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS National Lotteries Board clarify Uthingo’s recent donation by to political parties not from funds earmarked for good causes. (article published 2004-04-5) - Read more FUNDRAISING WORKSHOPS PANSA secures services of Dr Riaan Els to conduct workshop in Durban on May 21. (article published 2004-04-3) - Read more ABSA AT KKKK Absa's involvement to help make the biggest Afrikaans cultural festival an even greater success than in the past. (article published 2004-04-3) - Read more AARDKLOP 2004 New, contempory and cutting edge work encouraged for Aardklop National Arts Festival. (article published 2004-04-2) - Read more AARDKLOP CRAFT Craft Market Applications wanted for annual Potchefstroom festival. (article published 2004-04-2) - Read more FORUM ON POLITICAL PARTIES’ ARTS POLICIES Arts community in all its disciplines invite political parties to present overview of arts and culture policies on April 3. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more FREEDOM FORTNIGHT Activities to celebrate a Decade of Democracy in Durban. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more BRIDGING FINANCE Praise for the generosity of the Bartel Arts Trust. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more NAF TRAIN Avoid accommodation, long-distance driving and vehicle hassles by travelling to Grahamstown by train. (article published 2004-03-26) - Read more PANSA ELECTIONS FORUM All parties have been invited to speak to arts and culture practitioners on the theme: “Why should artists vote for you?" (article published 2004-03-23) - Read more DAC CELEBRATION EVENTS Department of Arts and Culture launch of 10 Years of Freedom Programme. (article published 2004-03-1) - Read more OUT IN AFRICA 10th South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2004 runs in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2004-02-28) - Read more TIME OF THE WRITER FESTIVAL Six-day international festival of writers takes place in Durban from March 22 to 27. (article published 2004-02-21) - Read more FNB DANCE UMBRELLA 2004 Boyzie Cekwana, Lliane Loots, Hlengiwe Lushaba and Sbonakaliso Ndaba to appear in 16th contemporary choreography and dance festival in Gauteng. (article published 2004-02-16) - Read more ACT INVITES APPLICATIONS The Arts & Culture Trust calls for funding applications. (article published 2004-02-13) - Read more NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL Angie Stone, Stanley Clarke, Abdullah Ibrahim and Freshlyground join Cassandra Wilson, Miriam Makeba with Trio, Femi Kuti & Positive Force and Jonathan Butler. (article published 2004-02-9) - Read more NAF FRINGE DEADLINE Deadline is February 27 for submission of registration forms for National Arts Festival fringe programme. (article published 2004-02-9) - Read more 2003 BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Creative partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2004-01-22) - Read more PLAYHOUSE SET TO RECLAIM FORMER ROLE New Playhouse Company energy set to make marked difference to Durban theatre industry. (Report by Caroline Smart. This article appeared in an edited form in The Mercury on January 19, 2004)) (article published 2004-01-20) - Read more POWER HOUSE PRESENCE Return of Linda Bukhosini to the Playhouse might well be seen as the light at the end of a tunnel. (Report by William Charlton-Perkins) (article published 2004-01-16) - Read more BATTLE OF ISANDLWANA RE-ENACTMENT Celebration of Zulu Heritage Festival to provide fourth annual re-enactment of 125-year old battle. (article published 2004-01-13) - Read more AARDKLOP/SABC2 WINNERS Winners of four cabaret and music theatre texts and text development project. (article published 2003-12-30) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS All the best to artSMart readers. (article published 2003-12-25) - Read more 2004 CCA FESTIVAL DATES Dates for 2004 set for Centre for Creative Arts major events. (article published 2003-12-23) - Read more INNIBOS 2004 The First Lowveld National Arts Festival (article published 2003-12-20) - Read more ARTISTIC DIRECTOR APPOINTED Linda Bukhosini appointed Artistic Director of the Playhouse Company. (article published 2003-12-10) - Read more SUGAR BUSH FESTIVAL Line up of musical entertainment to suit all tastes on South Coast festival. (article published 2003-12-8) - Read more SPLASHY FEN 2004 Annual festival to take place in the Underberg over the Easter Weekend. (article published 2003-11-23) - Read more NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL Cape Town festival moves to new venue. (article published 2003-11-21) - Read more STANDARD BANK ANNOUNCES AWARDS Names of Young Artist Award winners for 2004 released. (article published 2003-11-20) - Read more NICKY FOR BASA KZN Nicky du Plessis appointed BASA regional representative for KZN. (article published 2003-11-17) - Read more ASSISTANT DIRECTOR REQUIRED The Arts Education Department of the Grahamstown Foundation invites applications. (article published 2003-11-16) - Read more AARDKLOP DATES Dates have been decided for Aardklop 2004: (article published 2003-11-12) - Read more NAF CONTRIBUTION The National Arts Festival, a major economic benefit to the Eastern Cape. (article published 2003-11-9) - Read more LOWVELD NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Brand new festival scheduled to take place from June 30 to July 3, 2004. (article published 2003-11-9) - Read more BRINCAT ARTICLE Dialogue opened in the Letters to the Editor section in response to Aldo Brincat’s article in This Day. (article published 2003-10-21) - Read more SUGAR BUSH FESTIVAL 2003 Music festival focusing on the outdoor life takes place on the South Coast. (article published 2003-10-18) - Read more AARDKLOP PROJECTS New projects will ensure and reinforce festival’s vision of sustainability. (article published 2003-10-18) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA - THE BEST EVER! Albert Park hosts 100% incident free event attracting nearly 7,000 music lovers. (article published 2003-10-8) - Read more HILTON WRAP UP Reviews of The Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival from Margaret von Klemperer, Peter Mitchell and Stephen Coan. (Courtesy of The Natal Witness) (article published 2003-09-24) - Read more AWESOME SECURITY Parking and security a priority at Awesome Africa Music Festival. (article published 2003-09-18) - Read more KNYSNA ARTS EXPERIENCE Annual festival taking place from September 26 to October 5. (article published 2003-09-18) - Read more TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR ARTS ALIVE Arts Alive fans in Cape Town and Durban can take advantage of various travel packages. (article published 2003-09-14) - Read more HAPPY NATIVES My previous reservations now dispelled, back home in KZN “Happy Natives” is as excellent “must-see”. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2003-09-4) - Read more SHARON BACK FOR AWESOME! Grammy-Nominee Sharon Katz returns to perform in Durban. (article published 2003-08-25) - Read more NATAL WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Line-up of impressive drama, dance, comedy, music and cabaret. (article published 2003-08-25) - Read more WOODSTOCK 5 - BLUNT STAGE Sponsored by popular magazine, the stage will showcase the best in emerging music fields. (article published 2003-08-25) - Read more WANT TO PERFORM AT NAF? Performance Applications Open For 2004 National Arts Festival, Grahamstown. (article published 2003-08-23) - Read more WANT TO PERFORM AT NAF? Performance Applications Open For 2004 National Arts Festival, Grahamstown. (article published 2003-08-23) - Read more AARDKLOP 2003 Sbonakaliso Ndaba, Fantastic Flying Fish, Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane for Potchefstroom arts festival. (article published 2003-08-20) - Read more ARTS ALIVE Johannesburg’s Arts Alive International Festival in September aims to reposition the city as the cultural hub of the African continent. (article published 2003-08-20) - Read more JOMBA! CONTEMPORARY DANCE EXPERIENCE Highlight in Durban’s dance calendar. (article published 2003-08-18) - Read more KOLLIG ARTS FESTIVAL Kollig Arts Festival to present 10 shows at the Port Natal School in Umbilo. (article published 2003-08-13) - Read more OPPIKOPPI MUSIC FESTIVAL “Hond uit ‘n Box” Festival takes place from August 8 to 10 in Northam in the Northern Province. (article published 2003-07-27) - Read more WEEKLY RADIO INSERTS - RSG Thomie Holtzhausen to present regular contributions to Afrikaans arts radio programme. (article published 2003-07-19) - Read more NAF 2003 PRONOUNCED SUCCESSFUL National Arts Festival 2003 attendance figures indicate a successful festival. (article published 2003-07-9) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – July 5 Day Nine (Saturday) of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-8) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JULY 4 Day Eight (Friday) of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-8) - Read more HAPPY NATIVES Greig Coetzee’s new full-length play is a winner but lacks South African lifeblood as yet. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2003-07-8) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – July3 Day Seven (Thursday) of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-4) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – July2 Day Six (Wednesday) of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-4) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – July2 Day Six (Wednesday) of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-3) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JULY 1 Day Five (Tuesday) of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (Apologies for the previous incorrectly dated entries) (article published 2003-07-3) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JULY 2 (earlier entry was wrong date) Day Five of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-3) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JULY 2 Day Five of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-3) - Read more NAF FILMS South African film comes of age at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-07-1) - Read more NAF WINTER SCHOOL Brain-gym at the National Arts Festival Winter School lectures in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-07-1) - Read more NAF FRINGE MUSIC Music mania on the National Arts Festival Fringe in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-07-1) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JUNE 30 Day Four (Monday) of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-07-1) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JUNE 29 Day three of the National Arts Festival – report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-06-30) - Read more VERGISSMEINNICHT Acting is brilliant and the idea is clever, just needs reworking of the structure. (Review by Andrew Verster) (article published 2003-06-30) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JUNE 28 Day Two of the National Arts Festival – Report by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-06-30) - Read more VERGISSMEINNICHT Clinton Marius's new play premieres at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, Arts Editor, Natal Witness) (article published 2003-06-29) - Read more ORDINARY MAN Physical theatre in the true festival spirit in Grahamstown! (Review by Luke Thomas) (article published 2003-06-29) - Read more ORDINARY MAN Physical theatre in the true festival spirit in Grahamstown! (Review by Luke Thomas) (article published 2003-06-29) - Read more FESTIVAL DIARY – JUNE 26 Day one of the National Arts Festival - by Caroline Smart (article published 2003-06-28) - Read more MY BIG FAT GREEK FESTIVAL Fun event to encompass entire Wilson’s Wharf area. (article published 2003-06-25) - Read more DOLPHIN COAST UMDWEBO Celebration of the art of fine living to take place in the Ballito area in July. (article published 2003-06-20) - Read more DANCE AT NAF Dance showcases the language of the body at the National Arts Festival. (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more OVERSEAS ARTISTES AT NAF International performers flock to the National Arts Festival (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more YAEL FARBER Yael Farber is last year’s Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for Drama. (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more GEORGY PORGY One of Roald Dahl’s most celebrated comic characters to be performed by Thomie Holtzhausen. (article published 2003-06-11) - Read more YOUTH DAY FESTIVAL Young People for Change present celebration at Princess Magogo Stadium Kwa Mashu on June 15. (article published 2003-06-9) - Read more NAF IRRESISTIBLE COMEDY Cream of South Africa’s comedy talent on the National Arts Festival Fringe. (article published 2003-06-9) - Read more FESTIVAL CABARET Cabaret and cocktails at the 2003 National Arts Festival Fringe (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more VERGISSMEINNICHT Festival premiere for new South African stage drama by Durban actor-writer. (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more NETWORK FOR ARTS AND CULTURE SOUTH AFRICA (NACSA) NACSA accepts apology of Director General of Department of Arts and Culture (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more NAF FRINGE BOOKING OPENS Book now for the National Arts Festival Fringe. (article published 2003-05-23) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Business wins for sponsorship of the arts (article published 2003-05-23) - Read more ALL-INDIGENOUS THEATRE PROGRAMME FOR NAF National Arts Festival to host 11 new and recent plays. (article published 2003-05-22) - Read more NAF PREMIERES Four film premières for National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-05-19) - Read more SING FOR JOY! Massed Choral Festival forms part of National Creative Arts Youth Festival. (article published 2003-05-18) - Read more FESTIVAL MUSIC Exciting programme planned for the 2003 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-05-18) - Read more NAC NEWS National Arts Council funding and appointment of new staff. (article published 2003-05-18) - Read more GREG KING FOR KWASUKA Award-winning director has tenure for 18 months at Kwasuka Theatre. (article published 2003-05-15) - Read more DOLPHIN COAST UMDWEBO Celebration of the art of fine living to take place in the Ballito area in July. (article published 2003-04-9) - Read more ACT BACK ON THE ARTS SCENE Applications for the funding of arts, culture and heritage projects close on May 23. (article published 2003-04-9) - Read more FOOLS AWARDS 2003 Vote online for top achievers in the KZN arts community. (article published 2003-04-8) - Read more VAN ZYL SLABBERT AARDKLOP CHAIRMAN New chairman of Aardklop National Arts Festival. (article published 2003-04-6) - Read more OPPIKOPPI EASTER FESTIVAL Annual festival of music taking place at Northam in the Bushveld. (article published 2003-04-6) - Read more THEATRE SURVEY Long-awaited survey puts posters and word of mouth as major influential factors to attend theatre. (article published 2003-03-30) - Read more FESTIVAL SHOWCASE Exciting addition to the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-03-29) - Read more 2003 NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL PROGRAMME “Home at last and proud to be South African” is the motto of South Africa’s largest cultural festival. (article published 2003-03-22) - Read more INFO SERVICE Tourist brochure distribution service expands its network. (article published 2003-03-17) - Read more NEW SPONSORSHIP FOR GRAHAMSTOWN National Arts Festival in Grahamstown scoops two new sponsorship partners. (article published 2003-03-11) - Read more LEISURESMART Renamed of pages to (article published 2003-03-1) - Read more THEATRE DIARY Publication aims to attract a larger audience from both inside and outside of Durban. (article published 2003-02-18) - Read more AARDKLOP 2003 Closing date for proposals in all genres is April 30. (article published 2003-02-3) - Read more RE-ENACTMENT OF THE BATTLE OF ISANDLWANA Dramatic episode of South African history enacted in northern KZN. (article published 2003-01-22) - Read more NEW BOARD FOR THE PLAYHOUSE Interim Board appointed by the Minister of Arts, Culture, Science & Technology for the Playhouse Company. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2003-01-17) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR All the very best for 2003! (article published 2002-12-31) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS Best wishes for a safe and joyous festive season. (article published 2002-12-25) - Read more ST ANDREWS STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL Durban Music School and local residents organize fun event to stimulate music education. (article published 2002-11-19) - Read more YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS Standard Bank announces Young Artist Awards for 2003. (article published 2002-11-19) - Read more DULLSTROOM FESTIVAL Fly fishing festival offers dynamic creative and artistic programme. (article published 2002-11-10) - Read more OUDTSHOORN YOUTH FESTIVAL Southern Cape town to host festival focusing on youth. (article published 2002-11-9) - Read more PERFORMING ARTS SURVEY Those wishing to support the performing arts are urged to complete questionnaires now available in libraries (article published 2002-10-18) - Read more SPRINGCAMPAIGN Durban Africa celebrates spring with a diverse range of cultural and leisure activities. (article published 2002-10-11) - Read more THE CATALINA A new theatre rises on the new Wilson’s Wharf development at the Yacht Mole. (article published 2002-10-5) - Read more SPRINGCAMPAIGN Durban Africa celebrates spring with a diverse range of cultural and leisure activities. (article published 2002-09-24) - Read more HILTON WRAP UP Review on the Hilton Arts Festival from Margaret von Klemperer (courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2002-09-24) - Read more HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Annual arts festival in the Midlands kicks off to a sparkling start. (article published 2002-09-20) - Read more AL CAPONE AT AARDKLOP Cool sound at Al Capone Club at Potchefstroom festival. (article published 2002-09-16) - Read more FLUX FESTIVAL Biggest New Year party around for Mooi River. (article published 2002-09-15) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 23rd film festival to take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, Berea Cine Centre and other venues in and around Durban. (article published 2002-09-6) - Read more GOING PLACES Online source of entertainment and lifestyle information offers theatre/accommodation packages for those living outside Durban. (article published 2002-09-3) - Read more TRIBUTE TO EVE STUART Professor Elizabeth Sneddon pays tribute to a life-long friend. (article published 2002-09-3) - Read more WINNERS OF STEEL DRUM FESTIVAL 8th People’s Bank Steel Drum Festival presented with much success. (article published 2002-08-25) - Read more JOMBA! FRINGE Performance platform offered for local dancers and choreographers on August 25. (article published 2002-08-22) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 23rd Durban International Film Festival mainly based at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre. (article published 2002-08-20) - Read more FILM MAKERS WORKSHOP Free workshop on basic video production offered as part of Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2002-08-19) - Read more IRISH FILM FESTIVAL The International Advertising Festival of Ireland invites entries – deadline August 23. (article published 2002-08-19) - Read more WOODSTOCK 4'S VIP AREA The Jameson Whiskey VIP lounge will allow music lovers to enjoy the festival in style. (article published 2002-08-18) - Read more ST ANNE'S THEATRE FESTIVAL 2002 Festival of theatre taking place at Hilton outside Pietermaritzburg from August 15 to21. (article published 2002-08-18) - Read more FROM PICKWICK to PYGMALION Potpourri of theatrical delights from Eleanor Stewart & Dennis Rubin for Hilton Festival. (article published 2002-08-18) - Read more AARDKLOP Exciting literary and dance events at Potchefstroom festival (article published 2002-08-18) - Read more BOOKING OPEN FOR HILTON Booking now open for the Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival in September. (article published 2002-08-12) - Read more UPDATE ON SNEDDON FIRE Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre manager Jackie Cunniffe gives an update on yesterday’s fire: (article published 2002-08-8) - Read more FIRE AT THE SNEDDON Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre catches on fire but damage not too devastating. (article published 2002-08-7) - Read more 23RD DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Over 100 films to be shown in annual film festival held in Durban. (article published 2002-08-5) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA Annual music festival hosted by Standard Bank for Durban. (article published 2002-08-5) - Read more BOMAME FOR AFRICA Celebration of Women’s Day on August 9 at Playhouse. (article published 2002-08-5) - Read more SMIRNOFF COMEDY Some 18 comedians head for Cape Town for the 6th annual Smirnoff International Comedy Festival. (article published 2002-08-3) - Read more KOLLIG FEST Nine top productions from Klein Karoo Kunstefees for Kollig Festival. (article published 2002-08-3) - Read more GREEN MAMBA John van de Ruit and Ben Voss bring their successful production back to KZN after National Arts Festival success. (article published 2002-08-3) - Read more HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Pick of South African theatre, music and dance for a three day festival. (article published 2002-07-28) - Read more LOSING UTOPIA Strong dialogue and interesting arguments fail to make cohesive whole of student production. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-21) - Read more TANGKUPA The magic of the stage comes to life in Tangkupa. (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-20) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN 2002 A wrap-up of this year’s National Arts Festival proves that it was one of the best ever! (Review by Caroline Smart and Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-19) - Read more HOW GRAHAM WEIR HAS ACCIDENTALLY MANAGED TO STAY ALIVE Intense and honest singer’s performance much enjoyed. (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-18) - Read more NOT WINNERS Durban learners scoop prizes at NOT Festival. (article published 2002-07-16) - Read more GOOD GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL National Arts Festival 2002 attendance figures up from 2001. (article published 2002-07-15) - Read more MAGIC MAN HENDINI ON TOUR Hendrik Baird currently moving around the country with his new magic show. (article published 2002-07-15) - Read more FOREIGN AIDS The inimitable satirist appears mainly as himself in an impassioned one-man show focusing on the HIV/AIDS crisis. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-14) - Read more BAOBABS DON’T GROW HERE A visual symphony of mime, potent physicality, movement and brilliant acting. (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-14) - Read more TONY COX/STEVE NEWMAN Inimitable pair continue to weave their guitar magic. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-14) - Read more THE BITTERBEK BLUES OF BEN (DIE BREKER) BAARTMAN An absurd and funny play about a wrestler who fell asleep in front of the TV only to wake up 14 years later. (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-14) - Read more NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH John Kani reasserts his position as one of South Africa’s top actors and reveals his considerable skills as a playwright. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-14) - Read more CHASING CHAIRS Fringe production presents astute, hilarious and incisive observations of the merry-go-round of marriage once the honeymoon years have faded. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-13) - Read more A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Relocated to Sophiatown, Tennessee Williams’ classic seen at the Grahamstown Festival will reach a new audience with its impact. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-11) - Read more CONFESSIONS OF ZENO Multi-media theatre at its most exciting from Handspring Puppets and William Kentridge at the National Arts Festival. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-11) - Read more THE BELLS OF AMERSFOORT Collaborative work on National Arts Festival a vibrant, multi-layered concept but ultimately not a cohesive whole. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-11) - Read more RAIDERS OF THE LAST STAND Nicholas Ellenbogen can’t be beaten for his innovative and wacky use of props in this popular series currently playing the Grahamstown Festival. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-5) - Read more FEEDBACK Buckland and Newton produce sheer theatrical magic on Grahamstown Festival fringe. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-5) - Read more MARGA’S ELLA LOER SHOW For all fans of SABC 2’s Afrikaans comedy “Vetkoek Paleis”. (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen (article published 2002-07-4) - Read more PRIVATE LIVES The most believable Elyot I’ve seen in a long time. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-4) - Read more COLOUR COMFORT Winner of 2002 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Dance presents visual and textured piece. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-4) - Read more YES MEDEM Unpretentious and gripping drama from Bongiwe Ngxoli. (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-3) - Read more ONE NIGHT STAND Durban's Michelle Driman puts in riveting performance that holds much promise! (review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-3) - Read more HEARTLANDS Chris Mann’s new poetry glows with Janet Suzman’s excellent presentation. (article published 2002-07-2) - Read more UNDERGROUND JUNGLE Second collaboration for Grahamstown of movement production from USA and Durban universities. (article published 2002-07-2) - Read more MARGA’S ELLA LOER SHOW For all fans of SABC 2’s Afrikaans comedy “Orkney Snork Nie”. (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-1) - Read more DOWWE DOLLA DOEN DIT STAAN-STAAN! When thinking on her feet, the country’s brightest blonde offers stiff competition! (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) (article published 2002-07-1) - Read more THE FENCE Peter Hayes presents quiet but thundering anthem to those who have been killed because of society’s intolerance. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-07-1) - Read more OVIRI – A SAVAGE CIVILIAN Fascinating production deals with the final few years of artist Paul Gauguin. (article published 2002-07-1) - Read more OPDRAG: INGRID JONKER The unbeatable team of Jana Cilliers and Mark Graham weaves its dramatic magic in Ryk Hattingh’s play in Grahamstown (Review by Thomie Holtzhausen) REIVEW IN BOTH ENGLISH AND AFRIKAANS (article published 2002-06-30) - Read more FREEBIRDS Collaborative production weaves its magic in the open air. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2002-06-30) - Read more CROONING DOWN MEMORY LANE Cast gives their all with energy and enthusiasm to songs made famous by the likes of Sinatra, Martin, Jones and Diamond. (article published 2002-06-30) - Read more GREEN MAMBA Two of KZN's finest actors present witty and clever satire on contemporary South African issues. (article published 2002-06-29) - Read more BROADCAST SPONSOR SABC3 has announced its support once again for National Arts Festival. (article published 2002-06-28) - Read more AFRICAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL Festival of finest of African and South African cinema to run in tandem with the African Union Summit. (article published 2002-06-28) - Read more ARTSLINK.CO.ZA Artslink.co.za to charge reasonable subscription fee to access valuable information resource. (article published 2002-06-27) - Read more THE COOLIE ODYSSEY Rajesh Gopie’s new work to be presented in Grahamstown. (article published 2002-06-27) - Read more HEARTLANDS BY CHRIS MANN Well-known poet to launch new book at National Arts Festival. (article published 2002-06-17) - Read more NAF MUSIC PROMISES KNOCK-OUT LINE-UP National Arts Festival Fringe programme offers assorted music genre for Grahamstown. (article published 2002-06-17) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL EXHIBITIONS High art with a friendly touch at national festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2002-06-17) - Read more NAC INVITES APPLICATIONS The National Arts Council invites applications for funding from companies with a proven track record. (article published 2002-06-17) - Read more INDIAN CUISINE AT THREE CITIES Holding company of The Royal Hotel to treat guests to Indian cuisine extravaganza. (article published 2002-06-15) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN FRINGE A robust line-up promises a feast of toe-tapping, hip-wiggling, thought-provoking entertainment. (article published 2002-06-15) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN EXHIBITIONS High art with a friendly touch at National Arts Festival. (article published 2002-06-15) - Read more THE COOLIE ODYSSEY RASA Productions’ latest dramatic work to be performed at National Arts Festival. (article published 2002-06-15) - Read more VUYANI DANCE THEATRE Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance 2002 shows his company’s true colours at National Arts Festival. (article published 2002-06-15) - Read more BLOCKBUSTER FRINGE National Arts Festival fringe offers everything from satire to raucous rock. (article published 2002-06-11) - Read more FESTIVAL ONLINE National Arts Festival has new online presence on the MyZone.co.za portal. (article published 2002-06-11) - Read more DANCE À LA CARTE Spectrum of dance tastes catered to on the main National Arts Festival programme. (article published 2002-06-10) - Read more INDABA FOR FESTIVAL International Composers' Indaba to be held at National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2002-06-10) - Read more ZANZIBAR FESTIVAL Spectacular annual festival takes place in historic venues on the island of Zanzibar. (article published 2002-06-10) - Read more KZNPO OPENS FESTIVAL KZN Philharmonic performs Tchaikovsky at opening concert for Grahamstown Festival. (article published 2002-06-9) - Read more ECR HA HA COMEDY SHOWCASE East Coast Radio hosts six of the best comedians from South Africa and abroad. (article published 2002-06-9) - Read more ONE MARGHERITA Dennis Rubin’s award-winning play to open NOT Festival. (article published 2002-06-9) - Read more MAGIC MAN HENDINI Mark Shuttleworth becomes a magic trick when magician performs at the NOT Festival. (article published 2002-06-9) - Read more ONE NIGHT STAND Michelle Driman performs one woman show at the “NOT” Festival on June 21 and 22. (article published 2002-06-9) - Read more JOY OF JAZZ Johnny Clegg joins jazz favourites at National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2002-06-9) - Read more CELLO TO CHECKERS PACKET NOT Festival to feature fascinating music show from Ellis Pearson and Brendan Jury. (article published 2002-06-9) - Read more YOUNG BLACK ACTOR NEEDED Youngster looking the age of 16 or 17 required for new musical to debut at NOT Festival. (article published 2002-06-7) - Read more NOT LINE-UP Productions lined up for The NOT Festival taking place at DHS from June 20 to 23. (article published 2002-06-4) - Read more THE NOT FESTIVAL Formerly Not the Grahamstown Festival, this annual event takes place at Durban High School from June 20 to 23. (article published 2002-06-4) - Read more PINK LOERIE FESTIVAL The Pink Loerie Festival in Knysna kicks off this week and continues till Sunday May 26. (article published 2002-05-21) - Read more DANCE À LA CARTE IN GRAHAMSTOWN Exciting dance fusion for National Arts Festival. (article published 2002-05-19) - Read more HENDRIK AT NOT FESTIVAL Children’s performer to present his new children’s show at the Not the Grahamstown Festival. (article published 2002-05-17) - Read more THE NOT FESTIVAL Invitation to participants for sixth festival to take place at DHS. (article published 2002-05-11) - Read more 95% BACK TO FESTIVAL Survey commissioned by the National Arts Festival confirms that 95% will return to Grahamstown this year. (article published 2002-05-11) - Read more HILTON COLLEGE THEATRE What’s coming up at popular theatre in the Midlands. (article published 2002-04-22) - Read more SA HANDBOOK ON ARTS AND CULTURE Long-awaited second edition of invaluable directory. (article published 2002-04-22) - Read more GOING PLACES Full colour entertainment and lifestyle magazine to be launched in May. (article published 2002-04-20) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Box office hits and bold innovations for the 2002 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2002-04-19) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Box office hits and bold innovations for the 2002 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2002-04-19) - Read more NCAYF The National Creative Arts Youth Festival to run from April 29 to May 12. (article published 2002-04-2) - Read more ADDITIONAL SPONSORS FOR FESTIVAL The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown has two additional sponsors. (article published 2002-04-2) - Read more AARDKLOP NASIONALE KUNSTEFEES Potchefstroom-based national arts festival invites tenders for funds allocation to the main festival. (article published 2002-03-7) - Read more TIME OF THE WRITER FESTIVAL Annual festival provides diverse range of contemporary writing. (article published 2002-03-4) - Read more ARTS DATABASE PANSA launches national performing arts database (article published 2002-02-21) - Read more TIN CAN FOR GRAHAMSTOWN National Arts Festival 2002 appoints Tin Can for integrated marketing solution. (article published 2002-02-21) - Read more FRINGE REGISTRATION Registration forms and booklets available at the BAT Centre. (article published 2002-02-20) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL This year’s festival in Grahamstown takes place from June 29 to July 6. (article published 2002-02-11) - Read more CLOSING DATES FOR NAC PROJECTS National Arts Council entries to be in by February 15 for project applications, bursary applications and nominations to advisory panels. (article published 2002-02-7) - Read more LOTTERY FUNDING National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund calls for further applications. (article published 2002-01-20) - Read more PANEL NOMINATIONS Invitation to submit nominations for members of the National Arts Council advisory panels. (article published 2002-01-13) - Read more ZANZIBAR FILM FESTIVAL Entries invited for the Zanzibar International Film Festival (article published 2002-01-6) - Read more NY FRINGE FESTIVAL New York International Fringe Festival is looking for performing arts companies. (article published 2002-01-6) - Read more RNE SUPPORTS PERFORMING ARTS Royal Netherlands Embassy provides funds for PANSA projects. (article published 2002-01-3) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR Best wishes for the year ahead from the artSMart team. (article published 2002-01-1) - Read more BAT FESTIVE SEASON Build up to New Year’s Eve BAT Bash from December 28 to 31. (article published 2001-12-28) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS Late message but nevertheless, a very sincere one! (article published 2001-12-25) - Read more WIN! WIN! WIN! Three books on free giveaway offer by answering simple questions. (article published 2001-12-18) - Read more ARTSMART CLASSIFIEDS Coming soon ....! (article published 2001-12-16) - Read more WIN! WIN! WIN! Three books on free giveaway offer by answering simple questions. (article published 2001-12-3) - Read more ZWARTKOPS Rock Festival runs alongside three-hour Endurance Race. (article published 2001-11-22) - Read more WORLD AIDS DAY FESTIVAL Amajika Youth & Children Arts Project perform in KwaMashu. (article published 2001-11-22) - Read more SA’S FOUR TOP YOUNG ARTISTS Standard Bank Young Artist award winners announced. (article published 2001-11-18) - Read more SUMMER AT SPIER Innovative programme heralds new summer season at Spier. (article published 2001-11-18) - Read more DURBAN JAZZ FESTIVAL December festival to feature local and international artists. (article published 2001-11-14) - Read more WORLD AIDS DAY EXPO Full day event to be held on December 1 at Durban Jewish Centre. (article published 2001-11-12) - Read more COMPUTICKET MERGES WITH TICKETWEB Computicket announces showstopping deal. (article published 2001-11-10) - Read more FNB VITA OFFICER Information officer appointed for FNB Vita eThekwini dance and theatre awards. (article published 2001-10-5) - Read more HILTON ARTS TOPS Annual arts event a huge success by all reports. (article published 2001-10-2) - Read more HILTON FESTIVAL REVIEWS A selection of short reviews from the Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival by Peter Mitchell, Christi Naude and Margaret von Klemperer. (courtesy of The Natal Witness) (article published 2001-09-29) - Read more HILTON WRAP Review of Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Natal Witness) (article published 2001-09-26) - Read more CELEBRATION FESTIVAL 2001 Diverse cultures and traditions for Bluff event. (article published 2001-09-25) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA SYMPOSIUM KwaMuhle Museum presents symposium as part of Awesome Africa Festival. (article published 2001-09-22) - Read more DOUGLAS LIVINGSTONE … WE PRESUME? Fascinating poetry presentation plays The Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2001-09-20) - Read more PRAYER SERVICE Emergency interfaith service of prayers for peace and solidarity. (article published 2001-09-17) - Read more HILTON ARTS The Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival takes place at Hilton College Theatre from September 21 to 23. (article published 2001-09-16) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA Standard Bank Awesome Africa Music Festival for Shongweni Resources Reserve end of September. (article published 2001-09-16) - Read more CLASSIC EXPERIENCE Music Revival offers seven music recitals at Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2001-09-13) - Read more ATTACK ON THE USA Condolences to all who may have lost friends or family. (article published 2001-09-12) - Read more BOOK FOR HILTON Booking is now open for the Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2001-08-31) - Read more JOMBA OPENING NIGHT Opening night featured three fine works from Pather, Gouldie and Mantsoe. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-08-25) - Read more DRAKENSBERG DEUTSCHES FEST German Festival to be held in the Drakensberg in October. (article published 2001-08-24) - Read more SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL 2001 National tribute through the arts to women a huge success by all accounts. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-08-13) - Read more 5TH HELLO DARLING FESTIVAL Unique arts festival taking place at Pieter-Dirk Uys’s home base. (article published 2001-08-12) - Read more SPONSOR FOR SCHOOLS Standard Bank re-affirms commitment to National Schools' Festival (article published 2001-08-9) - Read more KOLLIG ARTS FESTIVAL 2001 Top acts secured for the sixth annual festival. (article published 2001-08-9) - Read more JOMBA 2001 Fourth annual contemporary dance festival to take place at Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre. (article published 2001-08-9) - Read more HOMEGROWN COMEDY Fast-paced one-woman show for South African Women’s Arts Festival 2001. (article published 2001-08-6) - Read more ART EXHIBITION Visual expression with no limits at The South African Women’s Arts Festival 2001. (article published 2001-08-6) - Read more FESTIVAL STATISTICS Over 121,200 people attended main and fringe programmes. (article published 2001-07-23) - Read more THE STATE OF THE ARTS Open letter from Chief Executive Officer of the National Arts Council. (article published 2001-07-20) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN SAYS “YES” Researchers to construct an identikit of Festival audience (article published 2001-07-19) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN SPINOFF Local spin off for Standard Bank National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2001-07-19) - Read more DURBAN JEWISH CLUB Historic venue makes strong comeback into Durban’s theatre scene. (article published 2001-07-19) - Read more APOLOGIES - WE ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES Difficulties experienced in loading information to artSMart. (article published 2001-07-8) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN WRAP What visual images stick in the mind after five days of festival? (Report by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Natal Witness) (article published 2001-07-8) - Read more a portion of time between two points Two works from Tracey Human, winner of the 2001 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Dance. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-7) - Read more FURTHER THAN THE FURTHEST THING Superb performances, lighting and sound in spell-binding play dealing with Tristan da Cunha (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-7) - Read more THE CLOWN JEWELS Delicious humour, mime and physical theatre from Alan Committee. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-7) - Read more SAVAGE FROM THE COLONIES Interesting and well presented play about writer Katherine Mansfield. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-7) - Read more CHANSONS, LUMIÈRE ET FLEURS 5 Innovative floral artists back again and pulling the audiences in as usual! (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-7) - Read more CELLO TO CHECKERS PACKET Ellis Pearson appears in hitherto unseen role with music genius Brendan Jury. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-6) - Read more OFFBEAT BROADWAY A doctor, a singer and a pianist pay tribute to the musicals. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-5) - Read more GREG SCHULTZ Landscape art with innovating framing techniques in Grahamstown. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-5) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, JULY 5 Last report from a cold and windy Grahamstown warmed only by the winter sun and Festival fever! (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-5) - Read more THE ROPE Dennis Rubin’s play on Grahamstown Fringe Festival well enacted by Michelle Driman. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-4) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, JULY 4 The dreaded cold front is coming. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-4) - Read more LEFT LUGGAGE UND student production can be taken at face value but also invites you to explore its many levels. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-4) - Read more OLIVER Brilliant idea for dance in Grahamstown production but not fully carried through. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-4) - Read more LOVE AND GREEN ONIONS The intriguing title alone should sell this opera! (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-4) - Read more PRESS REFRESH BUTTON This page seems to be suffering from overload, if you aren't receiving the reports from Grahamstown ie today's date, then press the Refresh button. (article published 2001-07-3) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, TUESDAY JULY 3 An absolutely beautiful glorious day. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-3) - Read more SABC AT GRAHAMSTOWN Daily coverage by SABC3 until July 6 of Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2001-07-3) - Read more STOP PRESS Sikhumbuzo Mbuthu bares nearly all in UND student production! (Report from Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-2) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, MONDAY JULY 2 Now the serious Festival followers settle down for the week ahead. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-2) - Read more RE-INVENT THE FESTIVAL Mannie Manim shows optimism for the future of the Grahamstown Festival. (article published 2001-07-2) - Read more MAKANA Clever and fast-moving interpretation of the history of charismatic leader. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-2) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, SUNDAY JULY 1 Today’s a perfect Festival day. (Report from Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-1) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, SUNDAY JULY 1 Today’s a perfect Festival day. (Report from Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-07-1) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, THURSDAY JUNE 31 Today’s a three-layer day – fast developing into a four-layer! (Report from Caroline Smart in Grahamstown) (article published 2001-06-30) - Read more 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS Kevin Feather and Tobie Cronjé offer an amusing chronicle of two music students. (article published 2001-06-29) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN, FRIDAY JUNE 30 I spoke too soon about the weather! (Report from Caroline Smart in Grahamstown) (article published 2001-06-29) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN’S FINE AND SUNNY Start of the 2001 Standard Bank National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2001-06-28) - Read more HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL The Hilton Arts Festival held in conjunction with The Natal Witness takes place on September 21 to 23. The pick of South African theatre, music and dance come together for a three day festival at Hilton College. There’ll be a craft and food festival, brainfest an open stage, art exhibitions and a book fair. (article published 2001-06-28) - Read more KNYSNA EXPERIENCE Festival of arts in Knysna. (article published 2001-06-28) - Read more SEEING RED FOR FESTIVAL Greig Coetzee’s new work to appear at Grahamstown Festival. (article published 2001-06-21) - Read more FESTIVAL OF HERE & NOW Calling all budding and established playwrights of Durban. (article published 2001-06-20) - Read more AWARD FOR JAMES AND RUBIN Shireen James and Dennis Rubin receive joint NOT the Grahamstown Festival award. (article published 2001-06-5) - Read more CALDER AT FESTIVAL Pietermaritzburg’s Ian Calder offers ceramic skills in Grahamstown. (article published 2001-06-5) - Read more HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Dates set for popular festival at Hilton College. (article published 2001-06-3) - Read more NOT THE GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL From the cutting-edge to the poetic, it’s all happening at DHS. (article published 2001-06-1) - Read more NOT THE GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL Full programme to be posted shortly. See Events Diary for daily productions (article published 2001-06-1) - Read more APOLOGIES artSMart has been "off the air" due to technical problems. (article published 2001-05-30) - Read more OPERA IN GRAHAMSTOWN Verdi and Green Onions form the subjects of two operatic works at the Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2001-05-23) - Read more COMEDY IN GRAHAMSTOWN Laughing matters on the Fringe of the Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2001-05-23) - Read more SPLASHY HITS THE RIGHT NOTES Review of 12th Splashy Fen Music Festival by Sharlene Versfeld. (article published 2001-05-17) - Read more SPLASHY HITS THE RIGHT NOTES Review of 12th Splashy Fen Music Festival by Sharlene Versfeld. (article published 2001-05-17) - Read more YOUTH FESTIVAL National Creative Arts Youth Festival in full swing. (article published 2001-05-15) - Read more YOUTH FESTIVAL National Creative Arts Youth Festival in full swing. (article published 2001-05-15) - Read more KOLLIG FESTIVAL Launch of sixth festival at Port Natal School. (article published 2001-05-14) - Read more ARTY TRAIN Party all the way to and from the Grahamstown Festival. (article published 2001-05-14) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN BOOKING KIT Free booking kit for the Standard Bank National Arts Festival just released. (article published 2001-05-9) - Read more NOT THE GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL Durban High School hosts popular festival in June. (article published 2001-05-1) - Read more YOUNG ENTERTAINMENT Fantastic line-up for the 2001 FNB KwaZulu-Natal Schools’ Festival. (article published 2001-04-20) - Read more CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT AT SPLASHY Arts and Craft Centre for children at Splashy Fen. (article published 2001-04-12) - Read more CROCODILE ROCK Music lovers should head for Richard’s Bay Naval Island. (article published 2001-04-12) - Read more DARRYL DOES GRAHAMSTOWN Artslink’s editor Darryl Accone offers a taste of what the 2001 Festival will offer. (article published 2001-04-8) - Read more CRAFT AND CULTURE AT ST LUCIA Greater St Lucia Wetland Park Cultural Programme takes place this weekend. (article published 2001-04-3) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN FOUNDATION Inspiring stuff for 2001 Schools' Festivals (article published 2001-04-1) - Read more CROCODILE FESTIVAL FOR RICHARDS BAY The Crocodile Rock Music Festival to be located on Naval Island. (article published 2001-03-21) - Read more FESTIVALS STALL Southern Cross Festival launches valued initiative. (article published 2001-03-21) - Read more TIME OF THE WRITER SEMINARS Workshops and Seminars for International writers' festival. (article published 2001-03-21) - Read more HELLO DARLING The 5th Hello Darling Arts Festival takes place in September 2001 (article published 2001-03-21) - Read more DEAF WAY II Invitations to hearing or non-hearing arts practitioners to attend conference in USA in 2002. (article published 2001-03-15) - Read more MINISTER RESPONDS See Miscellaneous for Minister Ben Ngubane’s response to the allegations of racism of the Playhouse Company’s executive bodies. (article published 2001-02-21) - Read more KLEIN KAROO FESTIVAL Seventh annual Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees. (article published 2001-02-20) - Read more URGENT CALL FOR SUPPORT Serious issues concerning the Playhouse Company. (article published 2001-02-19) - Read more FRINGE REGISTRATION March 9 is closing date for fringe productions for Grahamstown festival. (article published 2001-02-16) - Read more FRINGE REGISTRATION March 9 is closing date for fringe productions for Grahamstown festival. (article published 2001-01-26) - Read more MEET IN BEIJING FESTIVAL Second festival focuses on symphonic, folk and popular music. (article published 2001-01-6) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR! All the best for 2001! See how artSMart has grown in two years. (article published 2001-01-3) - Read more 2001 YOUNG ARTISTS Standard Bank Young Artist Awards for 2001. (article published 2000-12-29) - Read more MERRY CHRISTMAS! Season’s greetings from all at artSMart. (article published 2000-12-23) - Read more SPIER FESTIVAL Bold step forms part of a R600,000 plan to upgrade theatre. (article published 2000-11-18) - Read more AARTVARK AWARD Willem Boshoff puts fine arts on a pedestal by winning the Aartvark Award. (article published 2000-11-15) - Read more CYBER CD Unique and affordable means of placing KZN’s eventing industries on the market. (article published 2000-11-13) - Read more NY FRINGE FESTIVAL Invitation to performing arts companies. (article published 2000-10-24) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Elizabeth Sneddon to host extensive programme of films. (article published 2000-10-17) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Everything from music movies, short films and documentaries to animation and full-length features. (article published 2000-10-10) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Everything from movies and animation to documentaries, workshops and township screenings. (article published 2000-10-5) - Read more SLICE OF MADNESS Durban’s Kwasuka Theatre abuzz with local theatre in October. (article published 2000-10-2) - Read more HILTON FESTIVAL STATISTICS Hilton Arts Festival at Hilton College judged a huge success. (article published 2000-10-2) - Read more MADNESS SHOWS Stand-up comedy, cabaret and fashion makes up A Slice of Madness. (article published 2000-10-2) - Read more GLASS ROOTS Review of the Hilton Arts Festival’s Syfret Flagship Production (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Natal Witness) (article published 2000-09-21) - Read more HILTON THUMBNAIL REVIEWS A selection of thumbnail reviews of some of the shows at the Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival on September 16 and 17. (Reviews by Peter Mitchell and Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Natal Witness) (article published 2000-09-21) - Read more HILTON FESTIVAL Wrap-up of Hilton Arts Festival. (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Natal Witness) (article published 2000-09-21) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA PROGRAMME Daily diary for Shongweni music festival. (article published 2000-09-20) - Read more AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL Living Treasures Africa Project supports culture, community and environment. (article published 2000-09-19) - Read more GREIG WOWS EDINBURGH & HILTON More Breasts and two more awards for Durban actor. (article published 2000-09-15) - Read more ART AT WEDGWOOD Art exhibition running in conjunction with the Hilton Festival. (article published 2000-09-15) - Read more CLOSING DATE EXTENDED Late applications accepted for the Klein Karoo Main Festival. (article published 2000-09-11) - Read more METRO FESTIVAL AT BAT Impressive line-up of events at the BAT Centre for Metro arts festival. (article published 2000-09-11) - Read more PLAYHOUSE ABUZZ WITH ACTION Playhouse one of the venues hosting Durban Metro Performing Arts and Culture Festival 2000. (article published 2000-09-11) - Read more ARTS ALIVE Ninth annual Arts Alive International Festival takes place in Johannesburg. (article published 2000-08-15) - Read more WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Day to day diary of popular annual event sponsored by Transnet. (article published 2000-08-8) - Read more UWC ARTS FESTIVAL Celebration of local art and its exponents at University of the Western Cape, Bellville. (article published 2000-08-7) - Read more SBNAF FACTS AND FIGURES Statistics of 2000 Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2000-08-6) - Read more HELLO DARLING The 4th Hello Darling Festival takes place in the Cape in September. (article published 2000-08-1) - Read more WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Playhouse Company hosts a feast of productions for popular festival. (article published 2000-07-20) - Read more HILTON ARTS Programme for eighth Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 2000-07-20) - Read more AFRIKAANS FESTIVAL Dates for Die Volksblad Gariep Kunstefees. (article published 2000-07-17) - Read more THE HOUSE HUSBAND Actor Aldo Brincat looks at how ex-South Africans are coping in a foreign country. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-9) - Read more FOR FACT’S SAKE Pieter-Dirk Uys’s new show a one-man fight against AIDS. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-9) - Read more COMRADES ARMS Farce by Anthony Akerman not up to his previous productions. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-9) - Read more CRASHING THE NIGHT Latest Paul Slabolepszy play guarantees the laughs. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-7) - Read more NIJINSKY'S LAST DANCE One man tour-de-force by Gavin van den Berg. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-7) - Read more CHANSONS, LUMIERE ET FLEURS Sheer professionalism, innovation and expertise in this floral-arranging show. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-6) - Read more BIRDY Celebrated play by Naomi Wallace fringe highlight at Grahamstown. (article published 2000-07-5) - Read more FOUL PLAY John van de Ruit's new play premieres in Grahamstown. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-5) - Read more THE WELL BEING Extraordinary performances by Andrew Buckland and Lionel Newton (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2000-07-5) - Read more SANLAM AWARDS Winners of Sanlam Literary Award for poetry announced. (article published 2000-07-5) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN NOTES 3 Caroline Smart continues her coverage of the Grahamstown Festival. (article published 2000-07-5) - Read more THE DANCE OF THE TIME Dance piece presented by Le Ballet Atlantique. (article published 2000-07-5) - Read more TEN OF THE BUST Cutt Glas celebrate their tenth anniversary in Grahamstown. (article published 2000-07-4) - Read more KOMENG Komeg puts forward a different aspect to the issue of abuse of women. (article published 2000-07-4) - Read more E-TV AT GRAHAMSTOWN e-tv to transmit daily coverage of the festival. (article published 2000-07-3) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN NOTES 2 Paintings without paint and clocks in wood. (Caroline Smart continues her report from Grahamstown) (article published 2000-07-3) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN OPENS Glass Roots, Dance Divine, Hamleti and beautiful weather for opening of 2000 Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2000-07-2) - Read more WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Playhouse Company hosts a feast of productions for popular festival. (article published 2000-06-28) - Read more UND AT FESTIVAL UND’s drama department well represented in Grahamstown productions. (article published 2000-06-28) - Read more KOLLIG FESTIVAL Booking now open for the fifth Kollig Op die Klein-Karoo Kunstefees in Durban. (article published 2000-06-18) - Read more HANDSPRING FOR GRAHAMSTOWN Recently hailed in Europe, the Handspring Theatre Company heads for Grahamstown. (article published 2000-06-18) - Read more FINAL CUT FOR GRAHAMSTOWN Hilarious comedy returns to Grahamstown Fringe. (article published 2000-06-12) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN WINTER SCHOOL Winter School of the 2000 Standard Bank National Arts Festival offers a range of distinguished lecturers. (article published 2000-06-12) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN STREET THEATRE Wild element of this year’s Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2000-06-12) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN VISUAL ARTS Visual arts component of the Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2000-06-12) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN MUSIC Music component of the Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 2000-06-12) - Read more SHANGHAI ARTS FESTIVAL Over 30 performances both China as well as foreign countries to be staged in November festival. (article published 2000-06-9) - Read more APOLOGIES We have been “off the air” for most of this week and we apologise. (article published 2000-06-9) - Read more NOT GRAHAMSTOWN NOT the Grahamstown Festival - a feast of new theatre (article published 2000-06-3) - Read more JAM PACKED ARTS PROGRAMME The National Creative Arts Youth Festival offers a wide range of activities. (article published 2000-05-20) - Read more AMFEST Honorary patrons for Amfest 2000. (article published 2000-05-20) - Read more FESTIVAL OF INDIA Three day multi-cultural programme to be held in Isipingo. (article published 2000-05-20) - Read more LONG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL Submissions invited for July film festival. (article published 2000-05-13) - Read more ATLANTIS FESTIVAL 2000 Cultural festival to be held in the Cape in September. (article published 2000-05-13) - Read more AMFEST 2000 Multi-faceted arts festival offers "A new dawn for the arts". (article published 2000-05-7) - Read more MARGATE ARTS FESTIVAL Easter holiday celebrations on the Lower South Coast. (article published 2000-04-17) - Read more DEADLINE REMINDER Applications close soon for this year’s South African Women’s Arts Festival. (article published 2000-04-14) - Read more MICHAEL GREEN’S WINE NOTES Supermarkets dominate Nederburg auction. (article published 2000-04-12) - Read more FORTHCOMING FESTIVALS C Major promotions send news of KZN festivals and shows. (article published 2000-04-11) - Read more FESTIVAL DEDICATION i>2000 Rustlers Easter Festival dedicated to the memory of Terence McKenna. (article published 2000-04-11) - Read more AJIJIC FESTIVAL Mexican film festival seeks filmmakers and screenwriters. (article published 2000-04-4) - Read more FESTIVAL GOES BOLD Organisers of NOT The Grahamstown Festival are looking for bold new productions. (article published 2000-04-4) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN AUDITIONS Playhouse Company to hold Grahamstown Festival auditions. (article published 2000-03-15) - Read more WORDFEST New festival promotes the word-arts in all their diversity. (article published 2000-03-13) - Read more SOUTHERN CROSS FESTIVAL Line-up for Southern Cross Festival to be held in the Natal Midlands. (article published 2000-03-8) - Read more SPLASHY FEN All systems go for top music festival in the Drakensberg. (article published 2000-02-29) - Read more NEW EVENTS ORGANISER Michael Mthembu is the new retail and entertainment executive of Durban major events. (article published 2000-02-28) - Read more DATES FOR HILTON ARTS Dates confirmed for Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival 2000. (article published 2000-02-24) - Read more AMFEST 2000 A New Dawn For The Arts - multi-faceted arts festival. (article published 2000-01-3) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR! Best wishes for the new year, decade, century, millennium, whatever! (article published 2000-01-1) - Read more HILTON ARTS Dates set for Hilton Arts Festival 2000. (article published 1999-12-20) - Read more PRAWN FESTIVAL Fancy having all the prawns you can eat? (article published 1999-12-13) - Read more ATLANTIS FESTIVAL ’00 Top rock groups on Toti Beach over the festive season. (article published 1999-12-10) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL DATES The next Standard Bank National Arts Festival takes place from June 30 to July 8, 2000. (article published 1999-11-22) - Read more NEW SECTION FOR KKK New international a capella competition at Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (article published 1999-11-21) - Read more CADENZA X-TRAV - REVIEW Ian von Memerty's worthy successor to Cadenza at Hilton Arts Festival.(Caroline Smart) (article published 1999-10-3) - Read more GRACE AND THUNDER – REVIEW Tony Cox and Barry van Zyl at Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 1999-10-3) - Read more WAR CRY - REVUE Astounding play from young playwright forms part of the 50th anniversary of the University of Natal’s drama and performance studies department. (article published 1999-09-22) - Read more HILTON BREAKS RECORDS The recent Hilton Arts Festival was a great success all round! (article published 1999-09-21) - Read more QUAVER FESTIVAL Durban Botanical Gardens celebrates 150 years! (article published 1999-09-19) - Read more BACK TO BACK BOSMAN Hilton Arts Festival offers two different looks at Herman Charles Bosman. (article published 1999-09-16) - Read more RUMBLINGS IN GRAHAMSTOWN Local city councillors in Grahamstown want to withdraw support of National Arts Festival. (article published 1999-09-15) - Read more HILTON ALSO FOR CHILDREN The Hilton Arts Festival is not only for grown-ups. (article published 1999-09-15) - Read more HILTON MAIN VIRTUALLY SOLD OUT Last chance to get tickets for productions on the main frame of the Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 1999-09-15) - Read more MICHAEL GREEN Michael Green to contribute wine notes to artSMart. (article published 1999-09-11) - Read more OUT OF BOUNDS FOR HILTON Rajesh Gopie's one-man show to give performances at the Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 1999-09-10) - Read more THE SOUND OF MUESLI Last minute addition to the Hilton Arts Festival programme is a wacky send-up of The Sound of Music. (article published 1999-09-10) - Read more KNYSNA FESTIVAL PROGRAMME The Nederburg Knysna Arts Experience is set to offer a feast of visual, performing and community arts. (article published 1999-09-6) - Read more TAKE AWAY SHAKESPEARE Sean Taylor and Jana Cilliers appear in the Bard’s tale of love and death in Egypt. (article published 1999-09-6) - Read more AARDKLOP '99 Beeld Plus rewards talent, innovation at Aardklop '99 (article published 1999-08-30) - Read more CHOCOLATE CLUB GOES TO HILTON Festino and Give-Me-A-Break excursion packages for Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 1999-08-30) - Read more KNYSNA ARTS Dates for Nederburg Knysna Arts Experience. (article published 1999-08-1) - Read more HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Hilton Arts Festival in September set to offer bumper list of events. (article published 1999-08-1) - Read more WOMEN'S ARTS FESTIVAL Playhouse Company and Transnet present The 1999 South African Women’s Arts Festival (article published 1999-07-22) - Read more WOMEN’S FESTIVAL - DRAMA Wide-ranging drama programme for Women’s Arts Festival. (article published 1999-07-22) - Read more WOMEN'S FESTIVAL - DANCE Feast of dance in Women’s Arts Festival. (article published 1999-07-22) - Read more KLEIN KAROO - DEADLINE Klein Karoo deadline for Main Festival applications drawing near. (article published 1999-07-21) - Read more NEW “NOT” AWARD Festival successful and introduction of new "NOT Award" to most "Inspiring" festival participant. (article published 1999-07-21) - Read more FESTIVAL - HILTON ARTS List of productions released for Hilton Arts Festival. (article published 1999-07-21) - Read more FESTIVAL FIGURES Final figures for 1999 Standard Bank National Arts Festival. (article published 1999-07-17) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - CABARET With Drummond Marais, you know what kind of a performance to expect. (article published 1999-07-12) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - FLORAL ART Chansons, Lumiére et Fleurs III - Songs, lights and flowers a show that makes for charming festival fare. (article published 1999-07-11) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - MISCELLANEOUS This is not a pub, it’s a project. (article published 1999-07-8) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - VISUAL ART The bold and the beautiful - from Lene Templehoff’s cast bronzes to miniature art. (article published 1999-07-8) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - VISUAL ART Thabo Manetsi is a name to watch. (article published 1999-07-8) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - CRAFT The South African AIDS memorial quilt. (article published 1999-07-8) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DRAMA Out of Bounds is one-man’s story of the working class Indian community in Durban. (article published 1999-07-7) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - CABARET Abba Maniacs packing them in at the 1999 Standard Bank National Arts Festival! (article published 1999-07-7) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DANCE Tribhangi are the pioneers of dual culture juxtaposition. (article published 1999-07-7) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DRAMA The Stick is the story of a journey through poetry, music and dance. (article published 1999-07-7) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - OPERA Handspring Puppets and William Kentridge are imported into South Africa! (article published 1999-07-7) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DANCE Dance from Three Continents with dance@youthlink (article published 1999-07-6) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DANCE Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company makes its South African debut in Grahamstown. This article replaces any preceding article on this dance company which suffered from a break in transmission as it was being loaded onto the website (article published 1999-07-6) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DANCE Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Company offers a show to delight all ages. (article published 1999-07-5) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DANCE Innovative works from the Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Company in Grahamstown. (article published 1999-07-5) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DRAMA Milestones is potentially a very exciting production. (article published 1999-07-4) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DRAMA Love, Crime and Johannesburg - at last, the South African democracy is beginning to laugh at itself. (article published 1999-07-3) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DRAMA As the Koekie Crumbles provides a new insight to life in Africa. (article published 1999-07-3) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - CRAFT A riot of colour to warm the sternest heart and the coldest of weather conditions. (article published 1999-07-3) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DANCE Fingers And Toes - Sonia Amelio's Arts Crusade For Peace (article published 1999-06-29) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN – VISUAL ART Standard Bank’s African Treasures. (article published 1999-06-29) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN – DANCE The Prince Of Africa - A South African Siddhartha (article published 1999-06-29) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - DRAMA Dialogue between a prostitute and her client (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more TIMOTHY WALKER Top guitarist and composer returns home. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - MUSIC Britain’s Endellion String Quartet is claimed to be one of the finest quartets in the world. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN – MUSIC Zanta Hofmeyr and Malcolm Nay perform Beethoven. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMASTOWN – MUSIC New Directions in South African music for the Festival. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - JAZZ Millennium Quadrant SA represents a stage for play rather than a band. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN – DANCE AND SPORT Britain's pioneering aerial dance theatre company present Stung. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN – WEARABLE ART The splendour of gold is mixed with the quirkiness of kitsch, found objects and funky materials (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - MUSIC The art of yoiking - the Wimme Saari folk music group (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - PHOTOGRAPHY World Press Photography and Retrospective Exhibitions (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN – DRAMA Existential Journey - The Return of Ulysses. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - WINTER SCHOOL Sex and the erotic for the Winter School. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - WINTER SCHOOL Lectures by rock art specialist for Winter School. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - WINTER SCHOOL The Winter School examines trends in fine arts, literature and music (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - WINTER SCHOOL Athol Fugard in focus. (article published 1999-06-27) - Read more MANDELA FOR GRAHAMSTOWN Mandela to open 1999 Standard Bank National Arts Festival (article published 1999-06-23) - Read more GRAHAMSTOWN - PIETER-DIRK UYS For most, one is enough – but for Pieter, it’s five! (article published 1999-06-21) - Read more	current news crafts dance festivals drama film & tv literature music supper theatre visual arts miscellaneous leisuresmart letters to the editor classified ads archives crafts dance drama festivals film & tv literature music supper theatre visual arts miscellaneous letters home page