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Thursday, September 26, 2013

16TH ISCATHAMIYA COMPETITION



The Playhouse Company will host the 16th Annual Iscathamiya Competition at the Playhouse on September 28.

This popular traditional festival has become a red letter date on the Arts and Culture calendar for Durban and the province of KwaZulu-Natal, attracting entrants from around the province. A total of 118 groups competed in the preliminary competitions which took place in 13 districts.

The competition is made up of two categories: Champions consisting of 24 groups including last year’s finishers, Zamani Home Boys, Xolo Home Boys and more; the standard category has 26 groups competing. The winning group will, once again, in addition to the cash prize, receive a goat.

The competition starts at 20h00 on September 28 and bookings can be made through Computicket on www.computicket.com or call the Playhouse box office on 031 369 9540 / 031 369 9596 (office hours apply).

Parking is available at both The Royal and The Albany parking garages at subsidised rates