Author: New Age Artistry
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Artist Profile: Azah Mphago
In this week’s edition we feature musician Azah who’s the musical director of the show “Khwezi – Say My Name”, currently showing in State Theatre Pretoria. The show is directed by Napo Masheane & choreographed by Luyanda Sidiya and is scheduled to showcase until 12 August 2018.
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DEAR OLIVER TAMBO
The Dear Oliver Tambo project is a blend of music, drama, and poetry that tells the story of a young girl obsessed with knowing about Oliver Tambo and using Tambo’s charisma to effect change in her community. The story pays tribute to many known and unsung heroes of the South African struggle for liberation.
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Vuka Machel
“… Vuka Machel is in terms of the genre, a political play, but it cleverly uses humour to disguise its naked, and not so overt political nature and agenda. That way, it is easy to enjoy.
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Fela & The Kalakuta Queens
Fela & The Kalakuta Queens last show at The South African State Theatre. The Musical is a demonstration of the rich cultural heritage that Nigeria is blessed with. The play, which tells the story of legendary musical icon and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, reveals the sensational life of the Queens of Kalakuta and unmasks common…
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NSA Bridges and Arches
BRIDGES & ARCHES Dance Spectrum 2019 The evocatively titled Bridges & Arches was the critically acclaimed dance showcase production of the 2019 NSA’s Festival of the Arts. It features four leading South African female choreographers, which makes it the perfect choice for Women’s Month: Kitty Phetla (the recipient of the 2019 Standard Bank Young Artist…
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Gone Native
The Life and Times of Regina Brooks – it portrays the power of love, the strength and resilience of youth, and the complex nature of life in the old South Africa. It encourages young South Africans today, to follow their hearts beyond political boundaries and to persevere against all odds.
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NEXT!
‘NEXT!!!’ Auditions are not for the faint-hearted. A cabaret, NEXT!! stars Kay Mosiane as Rwelebogitata , a young black girl who dreams of stardom. She wants it so much…but is this the right song to impress? In this roller coaster ride of heartache and hope, Relebogitata bounces from one audition to the next, singing song…
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Opportunities to join Kwasha! Theatre Company in 2021
Kwasha! Theatre Company, launched in 2018 by the Market Theatre Laboratory and the Windybrow Arts Centre, is looking for exceptional performing arts graduates to join the company in 2021.
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UMSHADO MARRIAGE OF HERITAGE
Umshado tells the story of a young man s journey from the village of Moruleng in Rustenburg to Mamelodi in Pretoria.The play opens during a ceremonial preparation for his entrance into manhood and it captures this initiation – Rite of Passage.
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HELENA HETTEMA ALIVE
Helena Hettema’s “Alive” is a 10-year nostalgic celebratory online show of a powerful and diverse performance of one of SA’s top cabaret artists which took place on 10 March 2010 at the popular Centurion Theatre with her brilliant pianist and friend, André Wessels (he passed away in 2015) and master of the double bass, Nippy…