The 1999 KZN Schools' Festival at Natal University's Durban campus on April 16 and 17 aims to entertain and educate pupils and teachers with a programme of English, drama, dance and music. The keynote address will be given by director and playwright Deon Opperman.

Pieter-Dirk Uys will present his current trilogy of new shows Going Down Gorgeous, Ouma Ossewania Praat Vuil and Tannie Evita Praat Kaktus.

The extensive programme also includes the Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Company, the University of Natal drama department and the Macbeth Road Show.

A presentation by The Actors Co-operative directed by Garth Anderson will celebrate Noel Coward's 100th birthday, as will excerpts from A Talent to Amuse and poetry readings.

Workshops will be held on subjects relating to the creative and performing arts.

Details from Lily on (046) 622-4043 or Jane or Louisa on 082 550 3795.