The Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts and Umtiza Arts Festival has partnered with the Guild Theatre to introduce a short play competition. Entrants stand the chance to win R2,500 and have their play showcased on stage at the…
The Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts is back with the first of many productions this year called “All You Need Is Love”, a romantic showcase of musical performances by the students, suitable for music and romance lovers alike.…
Students of the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts are set to stage their own production showcasing their storytelling skills through music, dance and drama. Hidden Identity is a performance project created entirely by the…
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with a romantic cabaret showcase at the Guild Theatre. Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts will be presenting a romantic musical performance called All you Need is Love. The show is set…
Few could have foreseen that what started out as a 15-minute pop cantata in 1968 would one day become a super hit spanning over five decades. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a collaboration between lyricist Tim Rice and…
The Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts is offering three-year professional training programmes to aspiring performers in the Eastern Cape. Applicants can choose to study in dance, drama or music. “These programmes are designed…
Eastern Cape creatives help promote excellence in arts, culture Eastern Cape locals in the arts and culture world were honoured at the 6th annual Provincial Arts and Culture Awards held at the East London International Convention Centre…
Passion and love for the arts kept distinguished theatre artist Sonwa Sakuba’s dream alive as he performed on an international stage in The Lion King in Madrid, Spain. “It was actually my second time getting the call for The Lion King.…
The annual pantomime A Lad ’n a Lamp had its opening night at the Guild Theatre on Monday to a packed audience. The show started 15 years ago, but took a five-year hiatus and is now in its 11th year running. Production team member Sonwa…
The annual Dynamic Body Studio’s dance academy will once again open its doors for newcomers and returning members, starting on December 3 and running until December 18. Applications are open for to both boys and girls of various age…
Aspiring actors and actresses are encouraged to audition for an upcoming pantomime show on Saturday. The show is scheduled for December this year. Organisers are looking to secure performers aged from six to 60. Show director Amanda…
East London audiences can expect a lot of laughs as four local artists tackle everyday relationship problems in the musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. The lively Marcel Corson, Megan Francis, Marc Williams and Kay Mosiane are…
Dynamic Dance Academy will host its first July holiday club for one week at the Dynamic Body Studio in East London. The holiday club will be low-key and benefit those who miss out on the annual December holiday club (“Stay in step with…
Sonwa Sakuba Performing Arts Foundation is giving away two scholarships to deserving youngsters to participate in the upcoming Dynamic Dance Academy’s annual Holiday Club that will take place at the Arts Theatre in Southernwood, East…
