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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

A FIRST LOOK AT #NAF2021!


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!

 -AFDA Red Roof Theatre, Johannesburg

-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/