Music, theatre and more: National Arts Festival kicks off on a high note Arts lovers were ready to get back into theatres': Hundreds flocked to Makhanda for the opening weekend of the National Arts Festival.
by Naledi de Wee
28-06-2022 17:53
in Entertainment
Hundreds of art lovers visited Makhanda to see what's on offer at the National Arts Festival. Image: Supplied Photographer: Mark Wessels
The opening weekend of the National Arts Festival in Makhanda was filled with excitement as art lovers welcomed the news that South Africans were no longer required to wear masks. Village Green traders reported a strong start to the festival as the rainy weather cleared and the sunshine came out to play.
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NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL WELCOME VISITORS National Arts Festival CEO, Monica Newton, said it was difficult to know what to expect after a two-year hiatus, but they were please with the initial turnout.
It's evident that arts lovers were ready to get back into theatres and galleries and the arts community couldn't be more happy to be back on stage with a live audience, added Newton.
Eastern Cape Tourism CEO, Vuyani Dyamani, said the province had seen a growth of over one million visitors during 2020 and hopes that the numbers will grow even further with the return of events.
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STANDARD BANK ARTISTS SHINE AT OPENING WEEKEND More than 900 fans packed the Guy Butler Theatre to see legendary singer-songwriter Ringo Madlingozi on Saturday 25 June. The show was previously capped at 50% but after a much-anticipated announcement from Health Minister Joe Phaahla about event restrictions, the show sold an additional 400 tickets in less than 24 hours.
2021 Standard Bank Visual Artist, Buhlebezwa Siwani opened her three exhibitions inspired by her deep relationship with the natural world while Standard Bank Young Artist for Performance Art, Gavin Krastin, opened his work titled 12 Labours, an insightful exploration of the contemporary definitions of the heroic.
Standard Bank Young Artist for Music, Cara Stacey, performed her piece Transbordamento, with esteemed Mozambican musician, Matchume Zango.
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ALSO READ: National Arts Festival 2022: Here's a taste of what to expect
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT? The National Arts Festival is on until 3 July and there is a jam-packed programme that awaits. The likes of the Eastern Cape Philharmonic, Cape Town Opera and award-winning singer-songwriter Amanda Black are all set to perform.
The Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance, Kristi-Leigh Greese will perform Purgatory A Working Title' and Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre, Thando Doni, will be performing his work, Ngqawuse.
This upcoming weekend will also see more acrobatic circus acts from Urban Circus and captivating works from international artists Clara Delorme from Switzerland and Criminal Tribes: Act Extended.
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Music, theatre and more: National Arts Festival kicks off on a high note Arts lovers were ready to get back into theatres': Hundreds flocked to Makhanda for the opening weekend of the National Arts Festival.
