Fleur du Cap nominations are out

Nominations for the prestigious annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, taking place this year at the Baxter Theatre on 21 March, have been announced.

British Council to host Producers Workshop

Participants will be taken through the ins and outs of producing in the performing arts, through a series of practical hands-on exercises and small group discussions.

Franschhoek Literary Festival: Programme Teaser

The Franschhoek Literary Festival: Fourth Edition will hit the streets of this Winelands village starting on Friday 14 May, with another gathering of writers, editors, publishers, readers and assorted book fans who will be deep in various conversations – sometimes to applause and laughter, occasionally escalating to hot argument – until sunset on Sunday 16 May.

Writers workshop part of Dance Umbrella

The FNB Dance Umbrella will present a Dance Writers Workshop, which will be run by the respected arts journalist Adrienne Sichel.

International teachers to give master classes

This year at the FNB Dance Umbrella 2010 there will be two unique workshops in creativity and contemporary dance given by two international teachers.

FNB Dance Umbrella 2010 launches

This is the 22nd year of new contemporary dance and choreography at Dance Umbrella from 27 February to 14 March.

The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Cultural Development Trust (SA) in collaboration with Keleketla! Library (SA) and Tilburg Cowboys (NL) presents The Bonfire of the Vanities.

Russian Flavour in Finals

The final performances of the Vodacom-sponsored 5th Unisa International String Competition at the end of this week will have a definite Russian flavour with three out of the six finalists hailing from this country with a rich classical musical tradition.

Open hearts are turning brass into pure gold

The Field Band Foundation is helping young people to learn more than just how to blow
their own trumpets, says Katy Chance. Social development through the arts is the goal

CLASSICFEEL dances into 2010 in high fashion

Following hot on the heels of CLASSICFEEL’s recent PICA Award win for Best Cover, the February issue has hit the shelves.