Deux-Ex Machina-Human Geography in a Virtual World

A project developed during and in response to the global lockdown in 2020, this performance is a physical expression of human geography that seeks to highlight a search for connection within chaos. Developed through the combination of information technology with telecommunications, this public intervention is a multiplayer game that invites viewers into a shared experience […]

Deux-Ex Machina-Human Geography in a Virtual World

A project developed during and in response to the global lockdown in 2020, this performance is a physical expression of human geography that seeks to highlight a search for connection within chaos. Developed through the combination of information technology with telecommunications, this public intervention is a multiplayer game that invites viewers into a shared experience […]

Lebogang Motaung Solo Exhibition

Hairstylist and artist Lebogang Motaung will exhibit work that speaks to and highlights black hair as a form of identification, self-actualisation, and symbol of beauty in reference to pre-colonial African norms. Her work is a celebration of African culture, hair, and fashion. This exhibition will include work that the artist produced in residency under the […]

Lebogang Motaung Solo Exhibition

Hairstylist and artist Lebogang Motaung will exhibit work that speaks to and highlights black hair as a form of identification, self-actualisation, and symbol of beauty in reference to pre-colonial African norms. Her work is a celebration of African culture, hair, and fashion. This exhibition will include work that the artist produced in residency under the […]

Lebogang Motaung Solo Exhibition

Hairstylist and artist Lebogang Motaung will exhibit work that speaks to and highlights black hair as a form of identification, self-actualisation, and symbol of beauty in reference to pre-colonial African norms. Her work is a celebration of African culture, hair, and fashion. This exhibition will include work that the artist produced in residency under the […]

Visual Art Exhibition: Tatenda Magaisa

The Visual Art component of the programme seeks to highlight and elevate Visual Artists who are active in the industry, are currently practicing and have a substantial body of work. Tatenda Magaisa is an artist and researcher. Her research includes themes pertaining to global cultural interaction, black women in popular culture as artists and/or practitioners […]

Theatre Dance Production: Gregory Maqoma 50 Legacy

The Dance production this year will honour and celebrate legendary and internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and teacher Gregory Maqoma on his 50th birthday. The weekend celebration will be held in collaboration with Joburg Theatre, Jacana Media, Vuyani Dance Theatre and Gregory Maqoma Industries. The GM50 Legacy Programme is set to highlight the award-winning and […]

Theatre Dance Production: Gregory Maqoma 50 Legacy

The Dance production this year will honour and celebrate legendary and internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and teacher Gregory Maqoma on his 50th birthday. The weekend celebration will be held in collaboration with Joburg Theatre, Jacana Media, Vuyani Dance Theatre and Gregory Maqoma Industries. The GM50 Legacy Programme is set to highlight the award-winning and […]

Theatre Drama: Blacksmith

The Arts Alive Programme prides itself on highlighting development and established talent through the support of many programmes. This year’s Drama Theatre programme is the 2022 Zwakala Festival Winner, Thabo Ramiane and Lonwabo Bhele, whose incredibly thought-provoking production of Blacksmith allows the viewer to explore different ways of experiencing the theatre. Their amazing blend of […]

Mr Drum Exhibition

Join us for a journey down memory lane with the Photographic exhibition of the history of Drum magazine. Henry Nxumalo, popularly known as Mr Drum was a household name in South Africa. This exhibition highlights and celebrates his impact in visual and literary culture during the apartheid era and beyond.