Permission to fail
Thirty years ago it was decided by Barney Simon and John Kani, the then managers of the world-renowned Market Theatre, that, as an extension of the company, it was important
Something for everyone at Vrystaat Arts Festival
The Vrystaat Arts Festival has an enormous artistic offering in 2019. From flagship Afrikaans, English and Sesotho theatre and music productions to experimental dance, craft, sound art, visual art and
Winners of the 2019 Naledi Theatre Awards announced!
2018 was a very special year in theatre for South Africa, with a host of world class productions being nominated for the awards. Outstanding talent and excellence in theatre are
Time is running out to book for John Kani’s internationally acclaimed Kunene and the King
Tickets are selling fast and time is running out to book for John Kani’s internationally acclaimed new play Kunene and the King, which comes to The Fugard Theatre from 30
Catching up with: Antony Sher
Ten years ago, Sir Antony Sher, KBE returned to South Africa to join up with Dr John Kani, Janice Honeyman and Mannie Manim for the celebrated ‘African’ production of The
Catching up with…
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine Simply one of the best aspects of my job is to be able to interview someone I admire, someone
The Fugard Theatre
The Cape Town-based theatre is perhaps the most fitting place to host the African premiere of John Kani’s new play: Kunene and the King. This moving and funny two-hander provides
John Kani brings new play Kunene and the King to The Fugard Theatre stage
The countdown is on to Kunene and the King, John Kani’s highly anticipated, brand-new play, directed by Janice Honeyman and starring Kani and Sir Antony Sher. Eric Abraham presents this
SOPHIATOWN comes to Soweto & Joburg Theatres
The first-ever Joburg City Theatres Schools Setworks Festival will kick off at Soweto Theatre from 7 to 17 March 2019 and continue to Joburg Theatre from 23 April to 5
The power of silence in protests
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. In an article in The Guardian on Friday 20 June 2014, theatre writer Jack Klaff wrote about
‘Salaam Stories’ by Ashraf Johaardien
NZLEE Productions presents Ashalin Singh in Ashraf Johaardien’s award-winning play Salaam Stories directed by newcomer Niquita Hartley under the mentorship of Standard Bank Young Artist alumna and Naledi Award-winner Jade
John Kani & Robert Whitehead in a thinking person’s play
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. In June this year, an opulent 187-year-old mansion in France belonging to King Leopold II of Belgium
Stunning world premiere of a new play comes to The Fugard Theatre
Eric Abraham presents a Fugard Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company co-production of Kunene and the King, the new play by John Kani. Kunene and the King comes to The Fugard
Dark Cell: the mind is the worst prison a man can ever be in
Dark Cell features two Standard Bank Young Artist Award recipients for Dance, Themba Mbuli, Fana Tshabalala and Thulani Chauke, who join forces to reimagine Mbuli’s Dark Cell, which has already toured 10
Star-studded trio carve a consciousness about Congo tragedy
If King Leopold II were alive today, there is no doubt he would be on trial at The Hague for genocide and crimes against humanity for his exploits in the
Janice Honeyman: the doyenne of theatre in South Africa
Every play that Janice Honeyman directs is a complete success, and her latest, Fool for Love, is no exception. With this production, she returned to her theatrical roots: the Market
The biggest African Musical ‘Sarafina!’ comes to Joburg Theatre
32 years of SARAFINA! in Commemoration of Youth Month. Committed Artists Theatricals in association with the Joburg Theatre, will be staging the Broadway renowned award winning production of Sarafina! from
Cross The Bridge
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine Whatever you do, cross the Nelson Mandela Bridge into Newtown during May and June to join in the celebration
Athol@86: A celebration of Athol Fugard at the Market
In celebration of the 86th birthday of legendary playwright Athol Fugard, the Market Theatre will present the Athol@86 Season from 4 May to 15 July 2018. Creative Feel spoke to
An incredible, powerful, eternal journey
John Kani, who will play Simon the gravedigger in The Train Driver at the Market Theatre this May, has been working and collaborating with Fugard since the genesis of their
A uniquely human perspective
Charmaine Weir-Smith is an award-winning actress, director and writer who has performed in and directed over 40 theatre productions. She will bring her skill as a storyteller to The Train
Support the ‘people’s theatre’ as the Baxter turns 40!
Over the last 40 years, the Baxter Theatre Centre has been unwavering in its commitment to presenting theatre in a way that is open and accessible to all. In celebration
Celebrating 20 years of the ACT Awards
The twentieth edition of the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards will be taking place on Friday 17 November 2017 at the Sun International Maslow Hotel in Sandton. The recently
ACT announces four Scholarship winners 2017
On Saturday evening twelve future stars performed their hearts out on the legendary John Kani stage of the Market Theatre. The talented finalists from around the country travelled to Joburg
An exciting year for musical theatre
The musical Annie came out tops at the annual Naledi Theatre Awards by garnering four awards, including Best Production of a Musical. Three other highly acclaimed productions, Scorched, Suddenly the
Call for nominations for the 2017 ACT Awards
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is inviting nominations for the eagerly awaited 2017 ACT Awards, which are held annually in recognition and celebration of excellence in the arts, culture