Bookings open on June 21, 2021.
The first collection of shows on the 2021 National Arts Festival Experience programme has been announced.
The hybrid festival sees the National Arts Festival return to live stages with Makhanda Live from July 8 to 18, 2021.
For the first time, the NAF will also be in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha and Durban ahead of the Eastern Cape event with a series of shows called Standard Bank Presents, catch them in theatres from June 17 to July 4.
The National Arts Festival Online is a dedicated programme of works on demand for you to enjoy at home, unfolding through the month of July.
The Festival Experience also features much-loved favourites like the Standard Bank Jazz Festival and the Fringe.
The programme is being released and updated constantly so visit the online programme to explore! Bookings will open on June 21, 2021.
MAKHANDA LIVE
https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/category/naf2021/makhanda-live/
The Very Big Comedy Show: 3 cities! 12 acts! 1 show! Thomas Pringle, Makhanda.
Ha!Man & Anton – In Fearless Flow: The mesmerizing flow of internationally renowned multi-musician Ha!Man (Francois Le Roux) meets poetic improvisations on voice by Anton Krueger. Victoria Theatre, Makhanda
Kamphoer – Die Verhaal Van Susan Nell: Sandra Prinsloo returns in her latest hit production, Kamphoer – Die Verhaal Van Susan Nell. Victoria Theatre, Makhanda
Bona: A multisensory journey into "an unseen artistic experience". Gallery in the Round, Makhanda
Nothing Here Does Not Hear You: What wish do you have for this space? The Bridge, Makhanda
History [Tbc]: Refocusing The South African War: A contemporary lens on the South African War. Olive Schreiner Hall
Asanda Mqiki: A vocal force; a true afro-soul revelation. Guy Butler Theatre
Swell: An eco-scenographic meditation imagined through an immersive video installation. The New Gallery, Makhanda
Chaotic Pleasure: An observation and a confrontation of power and abuse. Monument Gallery, Makhanda
Anotherkind: An opportunity to see how artists have reimagined, rebirthed, and repackaged projects impacted by the pandemic. Olive Schreiner Hall, Makhanda
The Ecstatic: When the worlds of pantsula and praise break converge. Rhodes Theatre, Makhanda
Hedy! The Life And Inventions Of Hedy Lamarr: A true story of Hollywood glamour & scientific genius. Olive Schreiner Hall, Makhanda
Guy Buttery & The Odeion String Quartet: Guy Buttery brings brand new compositions unique to this collaboration. Beethoven Room, Makhanda
ARCADE2021: An assemblage of new live art performance videos by young interdisciplinary artists from across South Africa. The New Gallery, Makhanda
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THE VERY BIG COMEDY SHOW – JOHANNESBURG
& CAPE TOWN
3 CITIES! 12 ACTS! 1 SHOW!
-Gallery 44, Cape Town
SBYA20 Jazz Sisonke Xonti: The new face of South African jazz – urban, erudite, international and skilled, but rooted no less in his culture. John Kani Theatre, Johannesburg
SN PROJECT: His beautiful, clear voice makes a startling impression from the very first track. Wits University Main Theatre, Johannesburg
Van Wyk, The Story Teller Of Rivierlea: An opportunity to learn more about author, Chris Van Wyk. Barney Simon Theatre, Johannesburg
Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth: Sonic expressions that invoke the spirit of the forgotten youth. Melvin Peters Trio. Durban’s Hidden Musical Gem. Seabrooke's Theatre, Durban
Judith Sephuma: Queen of Afro-Jazz. Wits University Main Theatre, Johannesburg.
Bokani Dyer: An entirely different Bokani Dyer sound that joins the worlds of electronic beats and jazz. Wits University Main Theatre, Johannesburg
Jitsvinger Trio (Restorians): Hip hop, poetry, music, theatre and storytelling with an authentically South African sound. Gallery 44, Cape Town
Neil Gonsalves Trio: A sense of journey; the sensory overload of glorious living; the opposite of Covid. Seabrooke's Theatre, Durban
Mandisi Dyantyis: Haunting melodies combine Xhosa culture and modernity in a moving presentation. Gallery 44, Cape Town
Siya Charles: Cultural and musical diversity projected through the sonorous tones of her trombone. Gallery 44, Cape Town
Benjamin Jephta – Born Coloured, Not Born Free: A creation of a sense of hope, empowerment and unity harnessing some star South African jazz power. Wits University Main Theatre, Johannesburg
Ndinxaniwe: Ndinxaniwe Revisits Africa's colonial beginnings to interrogate its present reality. Gallery 44, Cape Town
Core Dump: A four part video series of speculative fiction set in Kinshasa, Shenzhen, New York and Dakar. Masifunde, Gqeberha
Social Disturbing: In a pandemic, conspiracy is a virus to the mind. Masifunde, Gqeberha
Commission Continua: South African Society’s struggle for real change and reconciliation. Barney Simon Theatre, Johannesburg
Jungle Theatre – The Magic Shell: The Magic Shell takes children on a journey through African folktales. Gallery 44, Cape Town
Acapella: Afrika Mamas present their latest album Ilanga - The Sun. Seabrooke's Theatre, Durban
Sun-El Musician: A mix of melodic house and Afro Beats that brings South Africa to the world. Wits University Main Theatre, Johannesburg
Lira Presents “Good Vibrations”: An inspiring and uplifting set that brings a mood of celebration for our audiences. Wits University Main Theatre, Johannesburg
The Ecstatic: What happens when the worlds of Pantsula and Praise Break converge? Wits University Main Theatre, Johannesburg
The National Arts Festival Online is a dedicated programme of works on demand for you to enjoy at home, unfolding through the month of July.
The Festival Experience also features much-loved favourites like the Standard Bank Jazz Festival and the Fringe.
The programme is being released and updated constantly so visit the online programme to explore!
Bookings will open on June 21, 2021.
MAKHANDA LIVE
https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/category/naf2021/makhanda-live/
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