THE Playhouse Company will showcase 10 home brewed productions to commemorate KZN theatre in October. The KZN Arts Showcase will run from 6 to 21 October 2017 at the Playhouse Loft Theatre featuring productions identified for excellence at varying levels, including student productions and those that have been celebrated for their extended runs in festivals across South Africa.
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Created to celebrate authentic local drama and dance works, this showcase has been co-curatored by The Playhouse Company with K-CAP, Umsindo Theatre Projects, The University of KZN Drama Department and an independent panel. CEO and Artistic Director for The Playhouse, Linda Bukhosini said the Loft Theatre at the Playhouse was originally created with the intention of providing a creative space for local talent to flex their artistic muscles on stage.
“For three weekends in October the Playhouse Company will host these productions which celebrate KZN artists at varying levels of expertise and development in their careers,” said Bukhosini.
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This showcase presents an opportunity for local artists to network and enjoy each other’s work, and be a part of a festival celebrating all kinds of theatre. The event is free but booking is essential. Call Dawn Haddon on 031 369 9407 for bookings to see a production or attend a Master Class.
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