Where? Wynberg
When? Throughout the year
How? 073 – 591 – 9567
Overnight? See Wynberg accommodation, in Gauteng
Olive Tree Theatre director Ntsieng Mokgoro is hosting a theatre festival throughout the year in a bid to resuscitate township theatre, and introduce arts’ cultural values to children, youths and the community of Alexandra, and make a platform for business to engage with residents.
It will be a packed programme of debates, theatre classes, school theatres as well as a theatre piece by world acclaimed Alex-born poet and artist, Wally Serote.
Come out and watch a theatre piece, or mix and mingle in one of the oldest townships, Alexandra.
Have your pick of the year’s programme which includes; A poetry festival 24-26 July.
A corporates festival will be held on 9 September to develop socially-conscious partnerships to uplift communities.
The popular Women’s Festival will take place from 22 October-1 November featuring productions of upcoming women directors.
A Youth Theatre Festival will be staged from 15-19 November featuring youth-directed shows as part of the youth month celebrations.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Child Abuse will be commemorated from 27 November-10 December through debates on women’s issues.