Visitors to the National Arts Festival know
that the experience is as much about the heavy hitters and much-anticipated
shows as it is about the undiscovered gems and sheer entertainment of the
Fringe.
In the move to being an online Festival in
2020, audiences will be able to follow a similar adventure.
Your Virtual Festival ride may not involve
chats in the ticket queue or meeting for drinks after the show, but navigating
the Festival from your couch will have its perks – each day of the Festival, a
curated programme of works will become available on the Festival’s website for
you to select from (or binge-watch later).
You will also be able to enter the vFringe
– a space where the unexpected, amazing and unusual can be found!
Fringe artists will create their own pitch
to advertise their shows. Audiences can click on the shows that appeal to them
and watch right away, or later when it suits them. Expect music, comedy, magic,
visual art, performance art and more in a line-up of never-ending online arts
and entertainment. This is a great way to support local talent as 90% of the
proceeds from their ticket sales will go to the artists themselves.
“We look forward to sharing the programme
with you soon!” say the Festival organisers
All artists wanting to participate in the
vFringe can visit the Artist Zone on the National Arts Festival website. Click
on the large running across the top of this article or visit https://www.nationalartsfestival.co.za
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