For up-and-coming performers, The Playhouse Company’s Test-Driving
the Arts programme provides a platform for these artists, as well as
entertainment for CBD workers just outside the Playhouse.
Taking place at lunchtime on the second Tuesday of the month,
the current line-up is as follows:
April 12 (opening): Tswana Traditional Dance (Tswana
dancers); Umlazi African Jinge (Umzansi); Amazing Grace (Gospel); Indlondlo
Zulu Dancers (Indlamu); and Champions (Amapansula).
May 10: Amabhubesi Zulu Dancers (Indlamu); Hyena Blues
(Blues music).
June 14: Amabhubesi (ingoma Yezintombi); Bana Ba Tsoseletso
(Izintombi zabe Suthu); and Kwa-Mashu FB (Amapansula)
July 12: Amaviyo (Umshado); and Amagcokama (Ingoma
Yezintombi).
August 16: Izintombizika-Vumile (maskandi); IthembaLamanono
(Ingoma Yezintombi); and Asakhe (Isigekle).
September 13: Ofeleba (Ingoma Yezinsizwa); Ikusasa Elihle
(Ingoma Yezintombi); and Igugulesizwe Entertainment (Umzansi).
October 11: Inkazimulo Gospel Singers (Gospel); Nyuswa Home
Boys (Iscathamiya).
November 8: Island Crew Reggae Band (Reggae music);
Is’thembisoSevangeli (Gospel).
December 6: Amabhekokuhle (Ushameni); IzindlalifaZezulu
Gospel Group (Gospel); and Come Again Vocalists (Gospel).
December 13: AmashobaAmhlophe (Ingoma); B.O.T. (Gospel)p;
100% Dance Crew (Amapansula).
December 20 (finale!): Amadunah Entertainment (Iscathamiya);
Ibutho performing Art (Umzansi); Sýa Ndlovu (Gospel); Abathandwa Musical Group
(Gospel); and Ofezela (Ingoma yezinsizwa).