South Africa’s theatres are slowly, tentatively re-opening their stages ... a cautious and “phased” return after Covid closures, but a return worth celebrating nonetheless! Shakespeare features in this mix. Read on for information about in-person performances and additional online Shakespearean events in April and May!
First up, the Shakespeare Schools Festival (SA) is bringing Shakespeare back to Cape Town, with performances at Artscape Theatre from 19-24 April and The Masque Theatre from 6-8 May. Read Robyn Cohen’s write-up here and check out the SSF-SA website for more information.
On Tuesday 20th April at 18:30, Chris Thurman (Director of the Tsikinya-Chaka Centre at Wits University) will give the annual Shakespeare Birthday Lecture hosted by the Makhanda Branch of the Shakespeare Society of Southern Africa. The title of the lecture is “Shakespeare and Mining in South Africa”. Covid protocols will be observed for a limited in-person audience. The lecture will be streamed live; for online access, contact Lynette Paterson.
This event is supported by the Shakespeare Society of Southern Africa and the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
