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ARTSCAPE LISTINGS
24 Apr, 2013 @ 8:00 AM - 10 Aug, 2013 @ 5:00 PM
THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
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Brothers in Blood (Arena) |
24 Apr |
11 May |
Mike van Graan’s gripping human drama explores prejudice in the evergreen context of religious tension between Jewish, Muslim and Christian characters.
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Linette de Kock |
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Rainbow Scars (Arena) |
25 Apr |
11 May |
A powerful new exploration of some of the complexities of contemporary South African relationships, layered with dollops of humour.
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Linette de Kock |
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Nothing but the Truth (Theatre) Drama: 10 Performances
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26 Apr |
10 May |
Written by John Kani, this heart rending play makes audiences search their hearts for the truth. |
Riaan Visman |
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Camille (Opera House)
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2 May |
12 May |
Based on Verdi’s well-known opera, La Traviata, this presentation follows Veronica Paeper’s dramatic balletic interpretation of the opera.
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Megan du Plessis |
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Brass Band Pops (Theatre)
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4 May |
5 May |
Artscape hosts the 8th annual Brass Band Pops presentation with musicians’ ages ranging from 10 to 24 years.
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Tarnia van Zitters |
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Amaza (Theatre)
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13 May |
24 May |
A thriller set in a rural village in the Transkei. Adultery, deceit and lies are just some of the ingredients of this intriguing tale.
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Themba Zondi |
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Vers en Kabaret (Arena)
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15 May |
24 May |
The affection and magnitude of Afrikaans poetry unfold in Vers en Kabaret, filled with simplicity, multiplicity, culture and the pleasure of poetry.
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Riaan Visman |
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National Acting Competition (Theatre)
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16 May |
18 May |
This national competition for Grades 8 to 12 learners focuses on individual acting ability. Following nationwide elimination rounds, the final 60 competitors vie for top honours over four rounds.
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Herman van der Westhuizen |
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Sing Africa Sing (Opera House)
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19 May |
19 May |
The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra accompanies this celebration of Cape Town’s culturally diverse choral traditions.
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Lungile Jacobs |
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Net Prophet (Opera House) |
23 May |
23 May |
For a fifth year in a row Net Prophet returns, bringing industry leaders, passionate entrepreneurs and innovative online professionals together.
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Chanel Loubscher |
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Dancers Love Dogs (Opera House)
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25 May |
25 May |
Dancers and performers collaborate for the mass sterilisation of animals. The funds raised will assist animals in need. |
Brigitte Reeve Taylor |
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Africa Day Celebrations (Theatre) Music: Once off |
25 May |
25 May |
Celebrate Africa Day with a concert featuring The Indigenous Orchestra and Western Cape choirs directed by Bongani Sotshononda, as well as soprano Friedel Mitas and the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
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Debbie Damons |
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FMR Jazz Concert (Theatre)
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26 May |
26 May |
Fine Music Radio and Artscape join forces to present the finest exponents of jazz music in Cape Town. |
Tarnia van Zitters |
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Panic (Arena)
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29 May |
8 Jun |
This show is a fast-paced and provocative reflection on climate change, expertly performed by popular stand-up comedian, Siv Ngesi.
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Linette de Kock |
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Multi-Cultural Celebrations (Theatre)
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7 Jun |
8 Jun |
Featuring Community Plough Back Cultural Ensemble, the Vadhini Indian Arts Academy, Indigenous Orchestra, Melanie Scholtz, Zanne Stapelberg and Ringo Ndzuzo.
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Debbie Damons |
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Sarah Chang in Concert (Opera House)
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9 Jun |
9 Jun |
Sarah Chang made her debut at the age of eight with the New York Philharmonic. At 10 she recorded her first critically acclaimed album. She is now coming to the Artscape Opera House.
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Luvuyo Kakaza |
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Let’s Beat It (Theatre) |
9 Jun |
9 Jun |
This inspiring and powerful movement – SA Artists for AIDS Awareness Concert – in its 7thth year, ushers in SA’s Youth Day celebration. The Africa Institute for HIV and AIDS Management celebrates youth in leadership, community development, arts and pioneers of change in SA and abroad.
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Berniece Friedmann |
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African Theatre Initiative Workshops (Isibaya) |
12 Jun |
14 Jun |
This is the first of a ground breaking series of workshops to work toward the goal of putting African dance and drama firmly on the international stage.
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Richard Finch |
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Two:30 (Mystery location) |
13 Jun |
15 Jun |
These two new short operas from SA and Sweden will be performed to a strictly limited audience at a mystery location. Ticket price includes transport to the surprise location.
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Lesley Liddle |
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Fietna Lekka Jy (Arena) |
13 Jun |
16 Jun |
This sensitive a social Afrikaans comedy is about the friendship of three boys who grew up in a rural environment where culture and politics had a huge influence on their upbringing.
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Hein Poole |
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Artscape Youth Jazz Showcase (Theatre) |
14 Jun |
14 Jun |
Camillo Lombard steers the 2013 Youth Jazz Festival where young, talented singers and instrumentalists perform with a professional jazz ensemble.
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Tarnia van Zitters |
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Sekunjalo Edujazz Showcase (Theatre) |
15 Jun |
15 Jun |
This annual fund raising event is in aid of primary and high school learners from disadvantaged communities who benefit through bursaries and jazz workshops.
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Tarnia van Zitters |
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DCAS Youth Celebration Showcase (Theatre) |
16 Jun |
16 Jun |
The provincial department of Cultural Affairs and Sport showcases a selection of its developmental youth projects, featuring choral, jazz, hip hop, dance and various indigenous genres.
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William Masemola |
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Discover Islam – Nasheed (Theatre) |
17 Jun |
17 Jun |
Artscape hosts this annual competition. Nasheed is Islamic vocal music that is either sung in a cappella or accompanied by a duff (a tambourine sized instrument for background bass).
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Rughsaun Adams |
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Jersey Boys (Opera House) |
19 Jun |
4 Aug |
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: This multi-award winning musical tells the true story of how four kids from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
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Debra da Souza |
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My Space (Arena) |
20 Jun |
23 Jun |
The Ikapa Dance Theatre portrays an exploration of society’s need for power, control and ownership. It reflects the physicality of feelings that arise from the experience of living and co-existing.
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Theo Ndindwa |
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Noddy’s Adventures in Toyland (Theatre Foyer)
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22 Jun |
6 Jul |
Join Noddy and his Toyland friends for another exciting escapade at the Artscape Theatre Centre this winter. |
Linette de Kock |
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Boy Meets Boy (Arena) |
29 Jun |
20 Jul |
…… and boy marries boy in this smash hit and very topical musical comedy. It is a light hearted story set in the 1930’s of mistaken identities and a romance between two men culminating their marriage.
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Teddy Davies 083 396 3132 |
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Jazzart’s Azishe! (Theatre) |
4 Jul |
7 Jul |
This year’s dance festival offers an explosive display of dance, featuring Jazzart Dance Theatre and visiting groups from other provinces.
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Lorna Houston |
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My Vrou se Man se Lyk se Tas (Theatre) |
10 Jul |
21 Jul |
Don’t miss this Afrikaans stage rendition of Ray Cooney’s Funny Money. A suburban accountant accidentally swopped his suitcase with another man on a train, just to find out that it contains a small fortune…
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Charl Senekal |
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Liewe Heksie (Theatre) Children: R55 to R75
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17 Jul |
19 Jul |
Her name is Levinia and she is a rather incompetent and forgetful witch who lives in Blommeland. Her stupidity and lack of magical skill lead to many funny situations.
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Charl Senekal |
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Networking Forum (Isibaya) |
20 Jul |
20 Jul |
The Artscape Resource Centre hosts this forum to promote networking and sharing amongst emerging artists.
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Ukhona Mlandu |
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Break (Theatre) |
26 Jul |
28 Jul |
This innovative hip hop presentation plots the journey of this modern dance style in SA from the apartheid era up to the current time.
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Shaquille Southgate |
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Family Symphonic Fun (Theatre)
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28 Jul |
28 Jul |
The Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra plays light classics and popular music for the entire family.
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Laurika Steenkamp |
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Shakespeare’s Schools Festival (Theatre) |
29 Jul |
1 Aug |
A total of 30 participating schools perform a 30-minute abridged version of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The UK version has up to 4 000 learners participating in the annual festival.
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Kseniya Filinova-Bruton |
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Dance for All |
3 Aug |
3 Aug |
Dance for All’s specialised dance programme presents an exciting production with a variety of dance styles.
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Philip Boyd |
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Women/Humanity Festival (Various Venues) |
4 Aug |
10 Aug |
This inspiring festival offers diverse entertainment and serious discussion to celebrate National Women’s Day.
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The Sleeping Beauty (Opera House)
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8 Aug |
18 Aug |
Guest artists from the Mariinsky Ballet (Kirov) join Cape Town City Ballet in this classic ballet. |
Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 |
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Belles of the Ballet (Opera House)
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9 Aug |
9 Aug |
Cape Town City Ballet presents a programme devoted to the ballerinas of the dance world in honour of Women’s Day.
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Megan du Plessis 021 650 4673 |
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Vlooi en die Eiland/ Kipper and the Island (Theatre) |
12 Aug |
30 Aug |
Kipper, Biff and Chip are on their way to a fancy dress party, when the magical key starts to glow. They end up in a little row boat and find an old map and the adventure is bound to start…
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Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck |
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High Schools Drama Festival (Arena) |
12 Aug |
17 Aug |
High school learners have created original plays around a central theme. A total of 16 plays have been selected for this festival. The Award Ceremony and showcase of the Best Productions take place on Saturday 17th August 2013.
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Themba Zondi |
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Schools Arts Festival (Theatre) |
12 Aug |
29 Aug |
Thousands of learners from across the Western Cape congregate at Artscape for two weeks, showcasing their talent in song, music and dance.
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Themba Zondi |
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Four Seasons (Theatre) |
16 Aug |
17 Aug |
This dance performance of destruction and deterioration of the human mind is choreographed by Gregory Maqoma and performed with the backing of live musicians.
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Thami Makhanya |
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Ubuntu Teen Film Festival Awards (Arena) |
16 Aug |
16 Aug |
The award ceremony for teenage film producers who annually enters short movies – documentaries, dramas, music videos or animations of five minutes and less for this festival.
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Ronèl Geldenhuys |
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FMR Jazz Showcase (Theatre) |
18 Aug |
18 Aug |
This is the second instalment of pure jazz delight brought to you by Artscape and Fine Music Radio, featuring the finest exponents of jazz music in Cape Town.
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Tarnia van Zitters |
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Cape Argus Pick n Pay High Schools Quiz Final (Opera House)
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19 Aug |
19 Aug |
The final four teams of an eight-week long quiz will go head to head in this general knowledge competition that is based on the content of the Cape Argus. |
Robyn Williams-Kulsen |
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Cirque de la Symphonie (Opera House) R190 to R280 |
23 Aug |
25 Aug |
This brand new production brings the magic of cirque to the music hall. It is an exciting adaptation of artistic performances widely seen in theatres and arenas everywhere. Artists include the most amazing veterans of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world – aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen.
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Luvuyo Kakaza |
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Momentum (Theatre) |
24 Aug |
25 Aug |
More than 100 dancers will celebrate CAFDA Dance Theatre’s success over the last 50 years in this presentation consisting of ballet, hip hop, contemporary and modern dance.
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Wendi Abrahams |
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Doctor Doctor (Arena) |
27 Aug |
28 Aug |
Admit yourself to the ‘intensive care’ of the GP’s of Comedy in the show where ‘Scrubs’ meets ‘Monty Python’ in a collection of zany sketches, offering a humorous glimpse into the lighter side of the medical profession.
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Justin Wilkinson |
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Butlers and Billionaires (Arena) |
29 Aug |
31 Aug |
When a wealthy playboy is found dead, all evidence seems to point to his eccentric butler. An edge-of-your-seat, exhilarating ride with suspicious characters, outrageous antics and twisting plots right up to the final scene!
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Justin Wilkinson |
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Die Skepping Oratorium (Opera House) |
31 Aug |
1 Sep |
The first fully fledged original Afrikaans oratorio with classical orchestra, choir and soloists – a celebration of The Creation. Janine Neethling composed the music to Deon Opperman’s text.
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Soné Combrink |
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Western Cape Youth Music Festival (Theatre) |
31 Aug |
31 Aug |
Artscape and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra proudly present the 42nd Youth Music Festival featuring the cream of the Western Cape’s classical talent.
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Debbie Damons |
Women/Humanity Festival
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BAHI Concert (Theatre) |
4 Aug |
4 Aug |
Artists tell their stories of hope and bring healing with inspiring songs accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CPYO).
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Unlimited Global Alchemy (Marble Foyer) |
7 Aug |
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A celebratory and upbeat exhibition consisting of various media tackles big issues head-on.
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Nancy (Arena) |
7 Aug |
10 Aug |
A play commenting on the South African/universal gay experience, with raising themes such as friendship, homophobia, hate crimes, HIV and Aids.
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Better Health |
8 Aug |
9 Aug |
Health Screenings: 8 & 9 August 2013, 09:00 to 17:00, VIP ROOM
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Workshops |
8 Aug |
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Know your Rights: 09:00 to 17:00, ISIBAYA Women in Business: 09:00 to 17:00, OPERA BAR Marketing your own Business: 15:30 to 17:00, THEATRE FOYER
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Workshops |
9 Aug |
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Women in Construction: 10:00 to 17:00, OPERA BAR Know your Rights: 09:00 to 17:00, ISIBAYA Gymnastics: 09:00 to 17:00, PIAZZA Self Defence: 09:00 to 17:00, PIAZZA Brawa Writing: 14:00 to 15:00, ARTSCAPE RESOURCE CENTRE
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Wheat Trust Awards (Theatre) |
8 Aug |
8 Aug |
The WHEAT Trust is a national women’s fund committed to grassroots women’s empowerment for community development through skills training.
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In the wings (Theatre) |
8 Aug |
9 Aug |
This is a story of two sisters as they battle to work past their limitations to create the future, the rest of the world sometimes fails to see.
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It’s a Man’s World (Arena) |
8 Aug |
10 Aug |
Durban director and composer Jerry Pooe and the Netherlands-based Het Waterhuis theatre company present a play that focuses on the issue of macho culture and the role African men play in the spread of HIV.
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Panel Discussion (Theatre) |
9 Aug |
9 Aug |
With the theme Against All Odds this discussion will focus on violence against women, the sobering facts about rape and how women survive and celebrate their lives.
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Black Byrd in Concert (Theatre) |
9 Aug |
9 Aug |
Established in 2012, this all girl group shot to fame within a few months with the chart-topping single All For Me. Get your tickets now for this once off performance.
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Women’s Writers Book Launch (Theatre Foyer) Free |
10 Aug |
10 Aug |
Singer Nedine Blom introduces four top Afrikaans women writers, Jeanne Els, Jacqueline Leuvennink, Karin Brynard and Wilna Adriaanse and their latest books.
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Nianell & Vicky Sampson in Concert (Theatre) |
10 Aug |
10 Aug |
The 2013 Women/Humanity Arts Festival ends on a high note with two dazzling local stars, Nianell and Vicky Sampson.
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