Poetry, dance, drama and music are on the menu for the Opera House in Whites Road, Port Elizabeth, from Monday August 27 to Sunday September 2.
The Opera House has released its line-up for its third edition of Women In Arts Manyano cultural festival, with something for everyone and performances throughout the day.
“The third edition coincides with the Ironman 2018 70.3 World Championships taking place in our city on September 1 and 2,” a spokesperson said.
“With the throngs of visitors to our shores, we hope they will find additional purpose to enjoy their city.”
DRAMA
Howling at the Storm, produced by Zukiswa Cakucaku (The Barn Theatre)August 28 at 11am,August 30 at 7pm, September 1 at 3pm
Tharros, produced by Anneke Groenewald (The Barn Theatre), August 28 at 7pm, August 20 at 5pm, August 31 at 1pm
Wild Lillies, produced by Nompumezo Buzani (The Barn Theatre),August 29 at 7pm, August 31 at 11am
Intsomi kaNombongo, produced by Simphiwe Vikilahle (The Barn Theatre), August 31 at 3pm, September 1 at 5pm
Koti, ngooNomasinana Both’ umlilo, by Nondumiso Zweni (The Barn Theatre), August 29 at 11am, August 30 at 3pm, Sepember 1 at 1pm
Voices of Women, by Vathiswa Bhunguza (The Barn Theatre), August 29 at 1pm, August 31 at 5pm
DANCE
Street Kills, produced by Marian Ferreira (The Barn Theatre), August 28 at 1pm, September 1 at 11am
Torn, produced by Mandilakhe Gwashu (The Barn Theatre), August 28 at 5pm, August 30 at 11am
KwaXhosa, produced by Tyhileka Ndoti (The Barn Theatre), August 29 at 5pm, August 30 at 1pm
When Doris Takes Her Place, by Sonia Radebe (The Barn Theatre), August 27 at 7pm, August 28 at 3pm
COMEDY
Woman to Woman, produced by Lonwabo Xatasi (The Barn Theatre), September 2 at 3pm
POETRY
Poetry produced by Lelethu Camagu Rayi (The Barn Theatre), August 30 at 7pm
uThuthula Poetry produced by Khanyile Mgqwanci (The Barn Theatre), August 30 7.30pm
MUSIC
Siphosethu Ntulwana and Ntlantla Swana (The Main Stage), September 1 at 7pm
Nomabotwe Mtimkulu (The Main Stage), September 1 at 8.30pm
Lelethu Mahambehlala (The Main Stage), September 2 at 4.30pm
Andy Ndlazilwana (The Main Stage), September 2 at 6pm
Entrance fees vary according to the genre of performance, with prices for the dance, drama and poetry ranging from R30, R60 and R160.
Tickets for music and comedy range from R100 to R150.
For block discount rates or further information contact Cingiwe Skosana at e-mail: cingiweskosan@gmail.com or Nomgcobo Mkize at e-mail: nomgcobomkize@gmail.com