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Arts Alive 2008

• PROGRAMME •

Arts Alive is the City of Johannesburg’s month-long festival – a feast of arts and culture. For the month of September, the City comes alive with sights and sounds of:• Music• Poetry• Dance• Theatre• Comedy• Visual arts• Film• Exhibitions• Workshops

1 September 2008 – 30 September 2008

For more Info contact: Sarah Gordon, Tel: +2711 482 3580 or [email protected]

www.artsalive.co.za

Arts Alive 2008

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Arts and CultureDepartment:

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

arts and culture

The South African School of Motion

Picture, Media and Live Performance

Arts Alive Festival

Arts Alive is an annual programme of cultural events hosted by the City of Johannesburg and

sponsored by Arts, Culture and Heritage in the city. Arts Alive is about expanding horizons and

improving the quality of life for the residents of Johannesburg. Since its inception seventeen years

ago the festival has grown to become one of the most popular events on the City’s events calendar.

The festival brings together the residents of Johannesburg to enjoy the warmth of the spring air, the

diversity of our cultures, and the sounds of extraordinary performers. The festival features an array of

art forms including: dance, theatre, poetry, comedy, film, visual arts, and a diverse music programme

including jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, traditional South African and Continental African music and

world music. The year 2008 marks an especially significant moment in Johannesburg’s history, and

the festivities are being delivered courtesy of Arts Alive! The City of Joburg turns 80 this year, lending

an exceptional celebratory atmosphere to the various Arts Alive.

This year’s programme is proudly supported by:

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This year’s programme is proudly supported by:

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This September, expect to enjoy:

Music

• Jazz on the Lake with Don Laka, Jimmy Dludlu, Zamajobe, Simphiwe Dana, Sam Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) and Indian Ocean (India).

• Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), at the Bassline.

• Rhythm and Blues, 4 time Grammy nominee Tamia (USA), supported by South Africa’s KB.

• Musical giant, Cuba’s Eliades Ochoa, a founding member of the Buena Vista Social Club.

• Newtown rocks to DJ Krush, Cajus, Admiral T, Catherine Lambert, Robert Bachner Quartet & Movimento na Rua.

Theatre

• Shared Histories, a partnership between South Africa and India including a spectacular Bollywood production.

• Also on the menu is an original piece of South African theatre, Coupé, presented by Arts Alive and The Market Theatre and more.

Visual Arts

• Interactive sculptural installations in Soweto commenting on sustainable energy.

Poetry

• South African poets include Bianca Williams, Ewok and Khoi Konnexion. Others on the line up include: Cosmas Mairosi

(Zimbabwe), Roger Bonair-Agard (Trinidad/USA), Imani Woomera (Kenya), Nástio Mosquito (Angola), Outspoken (Zimbabwe),

Tamika Harper AKA Georgia Me (USA), Ntsiki Mazwai, Professor Pitika Ntuli, DJ Kenzhero, Phillipa Yaa de Villiers, Matodzi “Gift”

Ramashia and Kwani Experience (unplugged) ft. Pops Mohamed (All SA).

Comedy

• John Vlismas and a diverse line-up of Johannesburg’s resident comedians including, Loyiso Gola,

Al Prodgers, Krijay Govender, Alyn Adams, Kedibone Malaudzi, Mum-Z.

Film

• AFDA’s International Student Film Festival and Film and Television Career Expo, celebrating South Africa’s youthful film talent.

Dance

• A month solely dedicated to dance – part of South Africa’s proud heritage. Dance aficionados will be treated to both local and

international acts which promise to both delight and mesmerize!

Exhibitions

• CIT:Y Festival pioneers collaborations between tertiary institutions involved in the creative arts and Arts Alive.

• CIT:Y Festival forms part of the Soweto Festival Exhibition, showcasing institutions and organisations offering training in the

creative industries in the city.

• From the 5 September to 5 October, the Sandton Art Gallery will host three not-to-be missed exhibitions viz: The Indigo Story,

Satyagraha and Inner Voices

Workshops

• Workshops include Zindala Zombili Workshop about cultural exchange, Ubuntu and music and dance; a musicians workshop with

Tamia, Eliades Ochoa and more.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1. 2. 3. 4. • Bollywood Love Story:

A Musical

5. • Bollywood Love Story:

A Musical

• Jazz with Indian Ocean

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Indigo Story, Satyagraha,

Inner voices (open every day until

5th Oct)


A Musical



• Oliver Mtukudzi at Bassline


A Musical

• Opening of September Festival:

Jazz on the Lake – celebrating

the City’s 80th birthday


8. 9. • Bollywood Love Story:

A Musical

• Jazz with Indian Ocean in

Soweto

• The Language

• Extract of X’s 2

• Karohano


A Musical

• The Language


• Karohano


A Musical


A Musical

• modify

• Moshito Conference and

Exhibition


A Musical

• “Speak the Mind” Poetry Night

at Bassline

• modify


Exhibition


A Musical

• Cows in Space (re-run)

• Coupé

15. 16. • Uncharted Seas

• Coupé

17. • Uncharted Seas

• Coupé

18. • Coupé 19. • Coupé

• Joli

• Xiif-Hunger

• Fred Astaire

20. • Whack Jobs ‘08

• Coupé

• Joli

• Xiif-Hunger

• Fred Astaire

• “The Rocks of Manyano”

• CIOFF/Iscathamiya

21. • Coupé

• Xiif-Hunger

• Fred Astaire


• Zindala Zombili Provincial Festival

22. • Zindala Zombili Workshop 23. • Coupé

• CIT:Y Student Exhibition (open

every day until 4th Oct)

• CIT:Y Educators’ Expo

24. • “Why public spaces vs. Art

Galleries”

• Coupé


Galleries”

• AFDA’s International Student Film

Festival and Film and Television

Career Expo (open every day until

27th Sep)

• Coupé


26.• Tamia concert

• Eliades Ochoa concert

• Late-Night 1: Catherine Lambert,

Sophiatown

• Late-Night 2: Movimento na Rua

(MnR) Act, Cappellos

• Late-Night 3: Robert Bachner

Quartet, Nikki’s

• Late-Night 4: Admiral T, Admiral

& Jahseed, House of Nsako

• Late-Night 5: DJ Krush, Cajus

and others, Carfax

• Coupé


• “Siii...Si”

27. • Tamia concert



Sophiatown




Quartet, Nikki’s



• Cajus, Fuel Cafe

• Coupé


• “Siii...Si”

• The Solo Pro Battle

28. • Coupé

• “Siii...Si”


• Eldorado Park Jazz Family Day

29. 30. • Coupé 1. October • Coupé runs untill

24 Oct

2. 3. 4. 5.

September 2008

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1. 2. 3. 4. • Bollywood Love Story:

A Musical


A Musical



• The Indigo Story, Satyagraha,

Inner voices (open every day until

5th Oct)


A Musical



• Oliver Mtukudzi at Bassline


A Musical

• Opening of September Festival:

Jazz on the Lake – celebrating

the City’s 80th birthday


8. 9. • Bollywood Love Story:

A Musical

• Jazz with Indian Ocean in

Soweto

• The Language


• Karohano


A Musical

• The Language


• Karohano


A Musical


A Musical

• modify


Exhibition


A Musical

• “Speak the Mind” Poetry Night

at Bassline

• modify


Exhibition


A Musical

• Cows in Space (re-run)

• Coupé

15. 16. • Uncharted Seas

• Coupé

17. • Uncharted Seas

• Coupé

18. • Coupé 19. • Coupé

• Joli

• Xiif-Hunger

• Fred Astaire

20. • Whack Jobs ‘08

• Coupé

• Joli

• Xiif-Hunger

• Fred Astaire


• CIOFF/Iscathamiya

21. • Coupé

• Xiif-Hunger

• Fred Astaire


• Zindala Zombili Provincial Festival

22. • Zindala Zombili Workshop 23. • Coupé

• CIT:Y Student Exhibition (open

every day until 4th Oct)



Galleries”

• Coupé


Galleries”

• AFDA’s International Student Film

Festival and Film and Television

Career Expo (open every day until

27th Sep)

• Coupé


26.• Tamia concert



Sophiatown




Quartet, Nikki’s



• Late-Night 5: DJ Krush, Cajus

and others, Carfax

• Coupé


• “Siii...Si”

27. • Tamia concert



Sophiatown




Quartet, Nikki’s



• Cajus, Fuel Cafe

• Coupé


• “Siii...Si”


28. • Coupé

• “Siii...Si”


• Eldorado Park Jazz Family Day

29. 30. • Coupé 1. October • Coupé runs untill

24 Oct

2. 3. 4. 5.

Legend Music

Theatre

Visual Arts

Poetry

Comedy

Film

Dance

Exhibition

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Theatre: Bollywood Love Story: A Musical presented by Indian Consulate General

All the passion and cheesy plot devices of classic Bollywood musical cinema comes

together in a production with song, dance and even a political edge. At every

turn of the plot, the cast breaks out into song. Big allegorical tracks that turn the

stage into dusty streets with paths by rivers of gold. The production has won rave

reviews and has been playing to capacity audiences and standing ovations across

Europe.

Performers: Indian Theatre Company

Time: Tuesday to Saturday: 20h00, Sunday: 15h00

Venue: The Market Theatre

Entrance fee: Between R�0 – R100

(excludes Computicket fees)

Contact: Zaheda, Tel: +2783 �5� 402� or

[email protected]

4 – 14 September

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Exhibition: The Indigo Story presented by Indian Consulate General

Indigo dye has been an enigma, evoking mixed emotions, at different periods of

history. Indigo had its own trade route in ancient times, the exhibition will dwell

on the Champaran Struggle, the first unified non-violent uprising which led to

India’s Independence. Indigo is desirable for it’s beauty and it’s therapeutic and

eco-friendly qualities. The display section will include antique and contemporary

exhibits of textiles and products of different materials, both national and

international. Both sections will have textile exhibits of regional diversity. Exciting

old and new textiles, along with products in wood, paper etc will be included.

Also, there is contemporary work from all over the world.

Anjana Somany – Curator

Curator: Dr. Anjana Somany

Time: 11h00 – 17h00

Venue: Sandton Civic Art Centre

Entrance: Free

Contact: Zaheda, Tel: +2783 �5� 402� or [email protected]

5 September – 5 October

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Exhibition: Satyagraha presented by Indian Consulate General

The notions of Satyagraha and peaceful non-violence are increasingly relevant in a

world where terrorism has become a reality.

The exhibition will interrogate the notions of M. K. Gandhi’s Satyagraha and non-

violence through the works of Contemporary Indian Artists. Arpana Kaur, Bulbul

Sharma, Satish Gupta, Yusuf Arakkal, Satish Gujral, and others.

Curator: Dr. Alka Pande

Time: 11h00 – 17h00


Entrance: Free



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Curator: Dr. Alka Pande

Time: 11h00 – 17h00


Entrance: Free


Exhibition: Inner Voices presented by Indian Consulate General

Having lived off the streets in Delhi through their growing years, the central

theme of the exhibition is street life. Haran and Vicky Roy are exceptional

photographers and have won leading awards in India and abroad.

The exhibition will travel through townships and is part of a workshop programme

with young people in association with the J&J Foundation and Mandela Youth

Centre.


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Created by 2008 Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance Dada Masilo, assisted by PJ

Sabbagha and Gregory Maqoma

Time: Friday 1�h30, Saturday 18h00 and Sunday 14:30

Venue: The Dance Factory

Entrance fee: R�0 (bookings at Computicket)

General contact: Sarah Gordon, Tel: +2711 482 3580 or [email protected]

Media queries contact: Di Sparks, Tel: +2711 �48 7385, +2773 208 8483 or

[email protected]

Dance: Romeo and Juliet presented by Standard Bank and The Dance Factory

In Romeo & Juliet, Masilo explores a fresh vocabulary, which draws on both ballet and contemporary dance techniques. For music, Masilo has chosen Prokofiev, Philip Glass, Antonio Vivaldi, JS Bach and Arvo Part. Essentially, the setting is Renaissance, with men in doublets and women in ball gowns. Nevertheless, Masilo, at 23, is conscious of, and influenced by, popular culture and by the real time and place in which she lives. Her Romeo & Juliet tells this famous story, referring to both classic and modern ideas of love, prejudice, ill-timing, death and reconciliation.

In creating this work, Masilo was assisted by two leading choreographers, PJ Sabbagha and Gregory Maqoma, who also choreographed the Ball Scene. Masilo performs one of the title roles, accompanied by a host of young professional talent including Gustin Makgeledisa, Lulu Mlangeni, Bailey Snyman, Tebogo Khumalo, Lesego Ngwato, Carlynn

Williams and Nombulelo Mashiqa.

5 – 7 September

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Time: 21h00 (5th and �th at Bluesroom, 7th at

Jazz on the Lake)

Venue: Bluesroom

Entrance fee: R�0 (includes Computicket fees)

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or

[email protected]

Music: Jazz with Indian Ocean presented by Indian Consulate General

Indian Ocean is the sound of contemporary India encapsulating an eclectic mix of musical genres and influences from around the world.

The music is innovatively composed allowing the spontaneity of improvisation to change direction and move mind, body and soul into new territories. It is an experience that captures the essence of an India that is spiritual and worldly, rhythmical and magical. Their lyrics celebrate individual journeys to transform the self as well as collective struggles to change the world. These songs of liberation and redemption fuse memorable melodies with compelling rhythms. Their uniqueness of music and stage presence is sure to give South Africans a taste of something different yet an experience that one will not only be able to relate to but, also take away from.

5 – 7 September

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Music: Oliver MtukudziOliver Mtukudzi was born in 1952, in Highfield, near Harare where he was

educated and began singing in choirs. Now one of Zimbabwe’s top selling musical

acts he is a sought-after performer on stages around the world. Most of his lyrics

focus on the social and economic issues that govern people’s lives and, with an

infectious sense of humour and optimism, his appeal extends to young and old

alike. He works in a mixture of Shona, Ndebele and English and has developed a

style so distinctive it is called ‘Tuku Music’. Arts Alive is privileged to present one of

Africa’s great voices.

Time: 20h00

Venue: Bassline

Entrance fee: R115 (includes Computicket fees)

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or

[email protected]

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Music: Jazz on the LakeJazz on the Lake has become part of the cultural-scape of the City. Every year

as the Jacarandas bloom, and the air warms, the Zoo Lake comes alive with the

sounds of South Africa’s finest. This year, the City of Johannesburg celebrates its

80th birthday – from a town to a city, Johannesburg has come a long way.

To acknowledge the city’s growth and achievements, Jazz on the Lake will

become a public birthday party – an opportunity for all Joburgers to share in the

joy of living in the city. Jazz on the Lake is the official opening of the Arts Alive

September 2008 programme.

Performers: Don Laka, Simphiwe Dana, Jimmy

Dludlu, Zamajobe, Indian Ocean (India), Sam

Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe)

Time: 11h00 – 17h00

Venue: Zoo Lake, Parkview

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or

[email protected]

7 September

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Dance: The Language presented by the National Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa and

Provincial Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation

THE LANGUAGE (they understand) highlights the plight of men who live with

denial of their ordinary human qualities. A culture has been inculcated into them

that real men don’t cry, have nothing to fear, know no problems and that the

onus to maintain the bright side of things rest with them. Those are men whose

muffled call for help gets heard only when they ultimately break down.

Choreographer: Sifiso Kweyama (Okhela Dance Theatre)

Time: 1�h30


Entrance fee: R�0 (bookings at Computicket and at the door)

General contact: Sarah Gordon, Tel: +2711 482 3580 or

[email protected]

Media queries contact: Di Sparks, Tel: +2711 �48 7385,

+2773 208 8483 or [email protected]

� – 10 September

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Dance: Extract of X’s 2 presented by the National Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa and


Extract of X’s 2 aims to expose mental and emotional confrontation as inflicted on

us by our opponents, the challenges and changes that they bring to us. Trapped

by our habits, fears and history, we anticipate our present (and presence) in order

to avoid reality. The work highlights the relationship between men and women

in modern society and the relationship between them, exploring the internal

struggle and loss of identity facing men in changing society especially when

moving from the rural areas into towns.

Choreographer: Sello Pesa (Ntsoana Dance Theatre)

Time: 1�h30





[email protected]


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Dance: Karohano presented by the National Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa and


Karohano in simple terms means “separation” in Sesotho. It is a dance piece which

is a collaboration effort between two countries, South Africa and Madagascar.

Karohano is an exploration between 3 different cultures and traditions, stories

and distance they share. This exploration is done through the fusion of free style

movement and sound and uses the body as a medium.

Choreographers: Thabiso Heccius Pule, Thami Hector Manekehla, Haja Saranouffi (Inzalo Dance Theatre)

Time: 1�h30




Media queries contact: Di Sparks, Tel: +2711 �48 7385, +2773 208 8483 or [email protected]


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12 – 13 September

Company: Zoo/Thomas Hauert

Time: Friday 1�h30 and Saturday 18:00





[email protected]

Dance: modify presented by Pro Helvetia Cape Town, The Swiss Arts Council

A central theme in ZOO/Thomas Hauert’s work, the tension between freedom and

constraint, internal and external forces, informed the shape as well as the content

of this project, its development process as well as its choreographic material.

The music of Haendel and Schnittke, physically and symbolically very imposing

for a platform of six dancers, combines with the visually complex set, lighting and

costumes to create a baroque abundance of sensations, aimed at drowning the

spectator in information, disorientating him, overwhelming his mental capacity

and inviting him to approach the work in a more intuitive way. To do, modify or

surrender.

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Music: Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition presented by the National Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa, Provincial

Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation and CoJ

Now entering its fifth year, Moshito – as it is known – is focused even more keenly on its objective of broadening the business intelligence of music industry professionals in South Africa and the continent, strengthening business networks for participants and informing delegates, traders and the public about the multifaceted and dynamic nature of the global music industry. Each year the Moshito’s Conference element focuses on various themes and in 2008 these are technology, piracy, social development, new markets and live music. These will be spotlighted, debated and unbundled in plenary, breakaway and hot seat sessions. The exhibition element of the Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition is growing year-on-year, showcasing a wide spectrum of private and public

organisations from the South African music industry.

Venue: Museum Africa

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or www.moshito.co.za

12 – 13 September

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Poets: Khoi Khonnexion, Bianca Williams, Ewok, Cosmas Mairosi (Zimbabwe), Roger Bonair-Agard (Trinidad/USA), Imani Woomera (Kenya), Nástio Mosquito (Angola), Outspoken (Zimbabwe), Tamika Harper AKA Georgia Me (USA), DJ Kenzhero, Ntsiki Mazwai, Professor Pitika Ntuli, Phillipa Yaa de Villiers, Matodzi “Gift” Ramashia and Kwani Experience (unplugged) ft. Pops Mohamed (All SA).

Time: 1�h30

Venue: Bassline


Contact: Langa Mancunga, +2712 327 �1�3 or [email protected]

Poetry: “Speak the Mind”The poetry programme is about: developing movement for personal and cultural

awakening and emotional growth and expression; making a difference through

engaged performance poetry interwoven with earth sounds, world rhythms

and the visual and dramatic arts; and establishing forums for learning and

development, expression and healing through play. This year’s line-up is a mix of

American, Trinidadian and African poets.

13 September

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Company: Zoo/Thomas Hauert

Time: 14h30





[email protected]

Dance: Cows in Space (re-run) presented by Pro Helvetia Cape Town, The Swiss Arts Council

“Imagine a herd of cows, seen through the window of a moving train. Even if they

are standing still, their position in space creates a fascinating game of structure,

intervals and speed, combined with the perspective and the speed of the train

where the passenger is seated”. The image of the cows through the window

evolves following a set of very precise rules. This observation was the occasion

to use the principle of this phenomenon as a composition tool and to create an

optical illusion, where the audience does not pass in front of a static formation

but instead the dancers recreate an apparent movement on the stage.

14 September

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Theatre: Coupé presented by The Market Theatre

Created in collaboration with fellow artists as Sylvaine Strike’s Standard Bank Young Artist Award piece, Coupé opened at the National Arts Festival in 2006 to great critical acclaim. Set on a typically South African train sleeper compartment also known as a coupé, the one and a half hour theatrical journey that transpires is exhilarating, hilarious and surreal. Three travellers who do not know each other in the least, board the train and are to their horror, booked into sharing the same 2nd class 3 sleeper coupé.

Coupé is a profoundly directed piece of original South African theatre, Pam-Grant’s eye is that of an artist, the nature of each brushstroke boldly theatrical yet filmic simultaneously, weaving the fabric of dreams and reality, trains and personal journeys into a tight yarn that is “broek-wettingly” funny and profoundly moving.

Times: Tuesday – Saturday 20h15, Sunday 15h15

Entrance fees: Tuesday and previews: R40 (excludes Computicket fees)

Wednesday – Thursday: R70 (excludes Computicket fees)

Friday – Saturday: R110 (excludes Computicket fees)

Sunday: R70 (excludes Computicket fees)

Contact: Lusanda Zokufa, Tel: +2711 832 1�41, +2772 3�7 78�7 or

[email protected]


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Dance: UNCHARTED SEAS presented by Shared Histories & High Commission of India

“The search for the intangible, may we call it God, truth, beauty, love or freedom,

is the essence of UNCHARTED SEAS. Though each piece stands alone, it is actually

the entire production viewed in its’ entirety that tries to capture the essence of

‘SEARCH’. Standing alone, looking out at the distant stars, have we not wondered

what is it all about? What lies beyond the realms of the known? What lies beyond

what our mind can perceive? What lies hidden in the deep recesses of our heart?

Is this search external? Is the search internal? Is this search still, without any

movement?” – Aditi Mangaldas

Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company – Drishtikon Dance Foundation

Time: 1�h30





[email protected]

1� – 17 September

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Dance: Joli presented by The Royal Embassy of the Netherlands in association with the City of

Johannesburg

Company: Ballet Theatre Afrikan

Choreographer: Kitty Phetlha (Formerly of Ballet Theatre Afrikan)

Time: Friday 1�h30, Saturday 18h00 and Sunday 14h30






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Dance: Xiif-hunger presented by The Royal Embassy of the Netherlands in association with the City of

Johannesburg

“The inspiration for Xiif comes from my experience in Senegal at the Goree Island

where the slave trade took part centuries ago. I draw parallels to that from my

experience of growing up in South Africa within a time of division. When I share

these with the audience, given my history and given the history of slave trade,

they result in a longing for a place that I call home. The dance evokes people

who find themselves in a foreign and a strange world, away from their home and

longing and starving for their loved ones to whom they will never return. They

hope that by rebelling they may someday go back home and meet them. With this

work I hope I can understand the past and finally connect with the place of my

origin”. – Thabo Rapoo

Choreographer: Thabo Rapoo (Moving into Dance Mophatong)






[email protected]


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Choreographer: Iain MacDonald (The South African Ballet Theatre)






[email protected]

Dance: Fred Astaire Medley presented by The Royal Embassy of the Netherlands in association with the City of

Johannesburg

The jazzy, neo-classical Fred Astaire Medley, consisting of five interludes, is

choreographed to such memorable melodies as Irving Berlin’s ‘Cheek to Cheek’

and ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ and Cole Porter’s ‘Night and Day’ and evokes a glorious

era of grace, glamour, romance and playful exuberance.


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Comedians: Your host, John Vlismas, with Loyiso Gola, Al Prodgers, Krijay Govender, Alyn Adams, Kedibone Mulaudzi, Mum-Z.

Time: 20h00

Venue: Bassline

Entrance fee: R�0 through Computicket and R50 at the door

Contact: Taffia at Whacked Management, Tel: +2711 32� 0021 or [email protected]

Comedy: Whack Jobs ‘08Whack Jobs ‘08 is a showcase celebrating the diversity and richness of South

African comedians. It is aimed at all Johannesburg residents who enjoy laughing

at themselves and the unique situations we find ourselves in on a daily basis. The

comedy performance at the Festival enjoys the attendance of a very mixed crowd

across social, age, gender, orientation and cultural spectra, who are united in their

appreciation of humour.

20 September

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Time: 0�h00

Venue: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Andrew Makhaya, Tel: +2711 355 25�0

Dance: CIOFF (International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art)/Iscathamiya presented by the Provincial Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation

CIOFF is an international cultural non-governmental Organization (NGO) in

formal consultative relations with UNESCO. Created in 1970, the duty of CIOFF

is safeguarding, promotion and diffusion of traditional culture and folklore.

The Department is proud to announce collaboration with this well renowned

organization to stage a traditional dance festival which will also be incorporating

groups from other countries. Iscathamiya has its roots in chants and hymns of the

missionary era coupled with traditional call-and-response a-cappella music.

20 September

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Dance: “The Rocks of Manyano” presented by The Gauteng Dance Manyano in partnership with Arts Alive 2008

Special guest David Haale from the Free State is a well respected and recognised

choreographer who has worked alongside many dance icons in South Africa and

has been involved in prestigious events such as Woman of the Year 2006 & 7,

Four Seasons of Womanhood 2007 and many developmental dance programmes

in the Free State. His Company, Qhubeka Dance Company will be presenting a

unique blend of Hip Hop and Free Style. This Mangaung Dance Production also

features choreographic input of Johannesburg-born, Reginald Danster now based

in Bloemfontein as Dance Co-ordinator at PACOFS and Limpopo-born, Arthur

Molema who now teaches dance at Mmabana Cultural Centre in Thaba Nchu.

Time: Saturday 17h00, Sunday 15h00

Venue: Uncle Toms Community Centre: Orlando West – Soweto

Entrance fee: R45 tickets available at the door


Media queries contact: Di Sparks, Tel: +2711 648 7385, +2773 208 8483 or

[email protected]

20 – 21 September

2�

Time: 09h00

Venue: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: John Sithole, Tel: +2711 838 0708

Dance: Zindala Zombili Provincial Festival presented by the Provincial Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation

Zindala Zombili is the South Africa’s biggest and most representative indigenous

cultural festival. It incorporates over 60 regional competition and 9 provincial

festivals. As the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation we

are supporting the Gauteng regional competitions and the Gauteng Provincial

Festival. This programme is run by African Cultural Heritage Trust in partnership

with Gauteng Cultural Umbimbi.

21 September

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Time: 10h00


Entrance fee: Free

Contact: John Sithole, Tel: +2711 838 0708

Dance: Zindala Zombili Workshop about Cultural Exchange, Ubuntu and Music and Dance presented by the Provincial Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation

The workshop will include issues on Cultural exchange, Ubuntu and Music and

Dance. The workshop will be run by African Cultural Heritage Trust.

22 September

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CIT:Y Student ExhibitionStudents will be nominated for entry and works that reach the final round will be showcased at the Students’ Exhibition. The Exhibition will include permanent and live presentations and performances in a broad range of categories in the creative industries.

Venue: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus

Date: Tuesday 23, Thursday 25, Friday 26, Sat 27

Contact: Rosie Katz, Tel: +2783 266 2367

Time: Tuesday – Friday: 10h00 – 16h00, Saturday: 10h00 – 13h00

Venue: Museum Africa, Newtown

Contact: Rosie Katz, Tel: +2783 266 2367

CIT:Y Educators’ ExpoThis year, the CIT:Y Festival Educators’ Expo will form part of the Youth Zone at the Soweto Festival taking place at the University of Joburg, Soweto Campus. Institutions and organisations offering training in the creative industries will exhibit the courses and services available.


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Artists: local artists

Venue: Public Spaces: Old Potch Road – Soweto

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Melissa Mboweni, Tel: +2711 334 1306, +2782 909 3365

Visual Arts: “Why public spaces vs. Art Galleries”South Africa currently faces an electrical power crisis while also attempting to

phase in power friendly bulbs and globes in residential environments. A group of

young Sowetans are taking a conscious energy saving stand in the public arena.

Using energy consuming light bulbs and other recycled material these artists are

bringing energy issues into the public sphere by making life size sculptures from

recycled material that will initially be placed along the grass islands on Old Potch

Road and after Heritage Month will be donated to various parks in Soweto.

24 – 25 September

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Time: All day


Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Anton Basson, Tel: +2711 482 8345,

+2782 870 5572 or

[email protected]

Film: AFDA’s International Student Film Festival and Film and Television Career ExpoAFDA’s expo and International student film festival is an event which both celebrates South Africa’s youthful film talent, and promotes the industry as a career destination for those still in school and those interested in post graduate film study. Visitors to this event will have the opportunity to attend a career expo where film and television sets are reconstructed and demonstrations are given by all the disciplines concerned in the process of film and television production. The demonstration is followed by a Question and Answer session conducted by current students at AFDA. The International film festival is the culmination of the Young Filmmaker’s programme where the films of participating High schools are assessed by the audience. The filmmaker of the winning film receives a bursary to study at AFDA. The International film festival also includes the screening of award winning international student films as well as AFDA student films.

25 – 27 September

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Venue: Bassline Rehearsal Room

Time: 0�h00 – 11h00

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Zuko Pakwana, Tel: +2783 ��3 35�2 or [email protected]

Workshop: Musicians WorkshopThe workshop is open to musicians and will be run by Tamia, Eliades Ochoa and

many more at Bassline in the heart of Newtown. A fantastic opportunity to meet

some music heavyweights.

2� September

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Dance: “Siii...Si!” by Pockemon Crew presented by The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and the French Embassy in

South Africa

Originating for Lyon in France, Pockemon Crew is the most awarded B-Boy company in the world and their first creation, “Siii...Si!”, is a concept more than a story. “Siii… Si!” (like “Oooooh Yeeeaaahhh!!!”) is an expression we use when a dancer does a great move”, Brahim says. More than a theme, the first Pockemon Crew creation aims at rooting a concept, that’s why “Siii… Si!” doesn’t narrate a story. Pockemon Crew advocates the essence of dance. What matters for them is “to make”, and to make is to dance, and to dance… is being alive. In “Siii…Si!”, the movement doesn’t “say”, it simply “is”. The choreography evokes a lucid battle with no victory because its reality and aim are the surpassing of oneself… Being confronted by obstacles, victims of accidents, and overtaking them: this is being free. Thus, Pockemon Crews’ artistic approach belongs to an oriental influenced way of life where the journey matters more than the destination, and it searches a choreographic semantic rooted in the

authenticity of a street art transposed on stage.

Company: Pockemon Crew

Time: Friday 1�h30, Saturday 18h00 (followed by Solo Pro Battle

at the Afrikan Cultural Centre, Newtown)





[email protected]


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Performers: Tamia, KB

Venue: Mary Fitzgerald Square in the Jazz Dome

Time: 20h00


Contact: Tel: +2711 838 9145 or [email protected]

Music: Tamia presented by Kaya FM

The smooth notes of rhythm and blues and the warm Spring air, make the Tamia

concert a calendar event not to be missed. Canadian born Tamia is a 4 time

Grammy-nominee. She first gained prominence singing the single “You Put a

Move on My Heart,” the first single from Quincy Jones’ 1994 hit album “Q’s Jook

Joint”. She is best known for her hit “Stranger In My House” and Fabulous’s “Into

You”, sampling her song “So Into You”, from her debut. Tamia will perform with

KB, a South African great.


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Music: Eliades Ochoa presented by Kaya FM The heady, romantic beat of authentic Cuban music will full the air when Cuba’s

Eliades Ochoa, a founding member of the Grammy award-winning Buena Vista

Social Club, comes to town. This not-to-be-missed evening is a rare moment in

history when we get to see a living legend in our own city. Emerging artists Azah

(Friday) and Camagwini (Saturday) will also perform.

Performers: Eliades Ochoa (Cuba),

Dr Subramaniun (India), Azah, Camagwini

Venue: Bassline

Time: 20h00

Entrance: R115 (includes Computicket fees)



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Music: Admiral T, Admiral & Jahseed presented by The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and the French Embassy in

South Africa

Admiral T. is King of the French West Indies Ragga-Dancehall scene and unstoppable promoter of the Creole Culture. He was born and raised in Boissard, one of Guadeloupe Islands’ roughest ghettos. On stage, with his DJ-sound system formula and along with two traditional Caribbean dancers from the reknowned company Hori’Ka, Admiral T. does nothing but make the bodies sweat and the minds get into an “afro-trans” for a memorable modern Reggae-Dancehall celebration rooted in the African pot.

From Yeoville’s Tandoor Club to Horror Cafe to Carfax, for 12 years Admiral and Jahseed have been embodying the reggae and dance-hall scene in Jozi. More than a classical DJ-MC duet, their African Storm Sound System is considered an

institution. Come feel the Reggae vibe, one love!

Time: 22h00

Venue: House of Nsako, Brixton




3�

Movimento na Rua (MnR) @ Cappellos presented by United Cultures for Development

Performers: Brazilian Hip-Hop Act

Venue: Cappellos

Time: 22h00

Entrance fee: Free


Catherine Lambert @ Sophiatown presented by Australian High Comission

Performers: Catherine Lambert,

Sylvester Mazinyane Quartet

Venue: Sophiatown

Time: 22h00

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 9145 or

[email protected]

Late-night in NewtownOnce you’ve had your full of Tamia and Eliades, the party still goes on. Choose

from any one of Newtown’s venues to enjoy a late night out.

2� – 27 September, Late-night in Newtown

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2� – 27 September, Late-night in Newtown

Robert Bachner Quartet @ Nikki’s presented by Austrian Embassy

Performers: Robert Bachner Quartet

Venue: Nikki’s

Time: 22h00

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or

[email protected]

Cajus @ Fuel Cafe (27th September only) presented by Goethe-Institut

Performers: Cajus

Venue: Fuel Cafe

Time: 22h00

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or

[email protected]

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2� September, Late-night in Newtown

Music: DJ KrushDJ Krush has established himself as one of the most respected artists and

producers in the hip-hop industry, both in Japan and abroad. One of the reasons

for this is that he approaches the music with a very humble perspective, and by not

allowing over three decades of success to hinder his abilities, he constantly seeks

out new styles and sources of inspiration, which expand his craft further. He has

been regarded as ambient, trip hop, some combination of the two, and hip-hop.

DJ Krush prefers to exercise an ideological distance from the genres he is usually

grouped into, while maintaining a healthy appreciation for all music forms and

styles.

Performers: DJ Krush, Kenzhero, Cajus, Richard tha IIIrd, Digital Rocket DJs, Real Estate Agents, Tokyo Star DJs, King of Town, The Klassikist, Sassquatch, Desmond and

the Tutus, Future Records, Kid of Doom

Venue: Carfax

Time: 22h00

Entrance: R115 (includes Computicket fees)

Contact: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or [email protected]

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Company: Pockemon Crew

Time: Saturday 20h00 (Solo Pro)

Venue: Afrikan Cultural Centre


Time: Sunday 14h00 (B-Boys Battle)

Venue: Bassline

Entrance fee: Free



Dance: Solo Pro and Sunday Battle with Pockemon CrewA unique event of its kind in Southern Africa and the whole of Africa. It was

first launched in 2006 to find the best SOLO PROFESSIONAL break-dancer in the

country. R15 000 will be given away to one lucky winner who will be crowned the

best SOLO break-dancer in South Africa.

On Sunday the local hip-hoppers and b-boys are invited to come and battle with

one of the most titled crews in the world circuit of battle today – these include

World champion (Hanover - Germany) in October, 2003 and Champion of Europe

Freestyle Session (London-England) in July, 2004 and the recent Battle of the year

in May 2008, Montpellier.

27 – 28 September

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Time: 12h00 – 18h00

Venue: Kremetart Park, Eldorado Park, Ext 3

Entrance fee: Free

Contact: Tess, Tel: +2772 335 ��23 or Berenice,

Tel: +2782 325 0110, or [email protected]

Music: Eldorado Park Jazz Family DayFamily-friendly fun and quality entertainment await those who attend Eldos

Jazz Family Day this year. The Community and families of Eldorado Park and the

neighbouring suburbs come together for a day of jazz with Derrick Schippers,

Legae Jazz Band with Black Sibisi and many more. This live entertainment event

will prove to be about community spirit and togetherness in an environment that

can be enjoyed by young and old alike.

28 September

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For further information: The National Arts Council, Tel: +2711 838 1383 or

[email protected]

The 4th World Summit on Arts and CultureThe 4th World Summit on Arts and Culture will take place in Newtown, Joburg in

September 2009. The Summit is a project of the International Federation of Arts

Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) – the first global network of national

arts funding bodies. The event will see key people in arts policy drawn from arts

funding agencies and cultural organisations around the world to discuss the

impact of arts and culture policies with a special focus on the developing world.

The Summit will also provide opportunities for networking between cultural

organisations within Africa. Best practices will be explored and opportunities

provided for delegates to create new connections and collaborations.

The World Summit is being hosted by the National Arts Council, in partnership

with the Department of Arts and Culture, Gauteng Provincial Government and the

City of Joburg.

September 200�

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Contacts

Music: Tel: +2711 838 �145 or [email protected] (Jazz with Indian Ocean, Oliver Mtukudzi, Jazz on the Lake, Tamia, Eliades,

Admiral T, Admiral and Jahseed and All Late-Night Events)

Poetry: Langa Mancunga, +27 12 327 �1�3 or [email protected] (Poetry Night at Bassline)

Theatre: Zaheda, Tel: +2783 �5� 402� or [email protected] and Lusanda Zokufa, Tel: +2711 832 1�41, +2772 3�7 78�7 or [email protected]

(Bollywood a Musical, Coupé)

Dance: Sarah Gordon, Tel: +2711 482 3580 or [email protected]


[email protected] (Romeo and Juliet, Extract of X’s 2, Karohano, modify, Cows in Space

(re-run), Uncharted Seas, Power of Three: Joli, Xiif-Hunger, Fred Astaire

Medley, “The Rocks of Manyano”,“Siii…Si!”)

Visual Arts: Melissa Mboweni, Tel: +2711 334 130�, +2782 �0� 33�5

(Visual Art Installations “Why Public Spaces vs. Art Galleries?”)

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Comedy: Taffia Keight at Whacked Management, Tel: +2711 32� 0021 or Taffia@

whacked.co.za (Whack Jobs 2008)

Exhibitions: Zaheda, Tel: +2783 �5� 402� or [email protected] Rosie Katz, Tel: +2783 2�� 23�7

(Indigo Story, Satyagraha, Inner Voices, CIT:Y Student Exhibition and

CIT:Y Educators’ Expo

Film: Anton Basson, Tel: +2711 482 8345, +2782 870 5572 or anton@

filmdramaschool.co.za

(AFDA’s International Student Film Festival and Film and Television Career

Expo)

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Aditi Mangaldas (22)

Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company (22)

Admiral (38)

Admiral T (38)

Al Prodgers (2�)

Alke Pande (Dr) (8)

Alyn Adams (2�)

Anjana Somany (7)

Arpana Kaur (8)

Azah (37)

Bailey Snyman (10)

Ballet Theatre Afrikan (23)

Bianca Williams (1�)

Black Sibisi (43)

Bulbul Sharma (8)

Cajus (40,41)

Camagwini (37)

Carlynn Williams (10)

Catherine Lambert (3�)

Cosmas Mairosi (Zimbabwe) (1�)

Derrick Schippers (43)

Desmond and the Tutus (41)

Digital Rocket Djs (41)

Don Laka (13)

Dr Subramaniun (India) (32)

The Drishtikon Dance Foundation (22)

Eliades Ochoa (34,37)

Ewok (1�)

Future Records (41)

Gauteng Dance Manyano (28)

Gregory Maqoma (10)

Gustin Makgeledisa (10)

Haja Saranouffi (1�)

Iain MacDonald (25)

Imani Woomera (Kenya) (1�)

Indian Theatre Company (�)

Indian Ocean (11,13)

Inzalo Dance Theatre (1�)

Jahseed (38)

Jimmy Dludlu (13)

John Vlismas (2�)

KB (3�)

Kedibone Mulaudzi (2�)

Dj Kenzhero (1�)

Khoi Khonnexion (1�)

King of Town (41)

Kid of Doom (41)

Kitty Phetlha (23)

Krijay Govender (2�)

Dj Krush (41)

Kwani Experience (1�)

Legae Jazz Band (43)

List of Artists and Companies

4�

Lesego Ngwato (10)

Loyiso Gola (2�)

Lulu Mlangeni (10)

Masilo (10)

Matodzi “Gift” Ramashia (1�)

Movimento na Rua (3�)

Moving into Dance Mophatong (24)

Mum-Z (2�)

Nástio Mosquito (Angola) (1�)

Nombulelo Mashiqa (10)

Ntsiki Mazwai (1�)

Ntsoana Contemporary Dance Theatre (14)

Outspoken (Zimbabwe) (1�)

Okhela Dance Theatre (15)

Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) (12)

Pam Grant (21)

Phillipa Yaa de Villiers (1�)

PJ Sabbagha (10)

Pockemon Crew (35,42)

Pops Mohamed (1�)

Professor Pitika Ntuli (1�)

Real Estate Agents (41)

Richard the IIIrd (41)

Robert Bachner Quartet (40)

Roger Bonair-Agard (Trinidad/USA) (1�)

Sam Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) (13)

Sassquatch (41)

Satish Gupta (8)

Satish Gujral (8)

Sello Pesa (14)

Sifiso Kweyama (15)

Simphiwe Dana (13)

South African Ballet Theatre (25)

Sylvester Mazinyane Quartet (3�)

Tamia (34,3�)

Tamika Harper AKA Georgia Me (USA) (1�)

Tebogo Khumalo (10)

Thabiso Heccius Pule (1�)

Thabo Rapoo (24)

Thami Hector Manekehla (1�)

Tokyo Star DJs (41)

The Klassikist (41)

Yusuf Arakkal (8)

Zamajobe (13)

Zoo/Thomas Hauert (17,20)

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1. Bassline

10 Henry Nxumalo Street

Newtown Music Centre

Tel: +2711 838 �145/�

2. Cappellos

No. 1 Central Place, Newtown

3. Carfax

3� Pim Street, Newtown

Tel: +2711 834 �187

4. Dance Factory

10 Henry Nxumalo Street

Newtown Music Centre

5. Market Theatre

5� Margaret Mcingana Street,

Newtown

Tel: +2711 832 1�41 or +2782 381

0��3/4/5.

�. Museum Africa

121 Bree St, Newtown

7. Nikki’s

Cnr Wolhunter and Bree street,

Newtown

8. Sophiatown

No. 1 Central Place, Newtown

Tel: +2711 83� 5��

�. Zoo Lake

Cnr Jan Smuts and Upper Park Drive,

Parkview

10. House of Nsako

101 High street, Brixton

11. Fuel Cafe

Cnr Carr and Quinn Street, Newtown

Venue details

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Map of Newtown

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