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Tsogo: The Rise of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke is a biographical theatre play written by Napo Masheane and directed by Mapula Setlhako. It traces the extraordinary life of South African liberation heroine and pioneer Dr. Charlotte Mannya Maxeke.

Remembering Marikana | 16 August Marikana – The Musical is a powerful theatrical reflection on the events at Marikana and the lives forever changed by the tragedy. Through music, storytelling and performance, the production brings the experiences and voices of the mineworkers to the forefront, preserving their stories and reminding us of the human cost behind one of South Africa’s most painful chapters. On 16 August, we remember the 34 mineworkers who lost their lives, honour the families and communities affected, and reflect on the continued call for justice, dignity and human rights. We remember. We honour. We will not forget.

Marikana – The Musical is a powerful theatrical reflection on the events at Marikana and the lives forever changed by the tragedy. Through music, storytelling and performance, the production brings the experiences and voices of the mineworkers to the forefront, preserving their stories and reminding us of the human cost behind one of South Africa’s most painful chapters. On 16 August, we remember the 34 mineworkers who lost their lives, honour the families and communities affected, and reflect on the continued call for justice, dignity and human rights. We remember. We honour. We will not forget.

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The National Arts Festival is South Africa’s most diverse arts festival; the country’s premier platform for artistic innovation and cultural collaboration.For over 50 years, creative communities have gathered in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) to shape our collective story through theatre, dance, music, poetry, visual art, magic, comedy and more – a multi-generational celebration where artists evolve from emergence to mastery and audiences experience perspective-shifting moments.

The National Arts Festival is South Africa’s most diverse arts festival; the country’s premier platform for artistic innovation and cultural collaboration.For over 50 years, creative communities have gathered in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) to shape our collective story through theatre, dance, music, poetry, visual art, magic, comedy and more – a multi-generational celebration where artists evolve from emergence to mastery and audiences experience perspective-shifting moments.

The National Arts Festival is South Africa’s most diverse arts festival; the country’s premier platform for artistic innovation and cultural collaboration.For over 50 years, creative communities have gathered in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) to shape our collective story through theatre, dance, music, poetry, visual art, magic, comedy and more – a multi-generational celebration where artists evolve from emergence to mastery and audiences experience perspective-shifting moments.

The National Arts Festival is South Africa’s most diverse arts festival; the country’s premier platform for artistic innovation and cultural collaboration. For over 50 years, creative communities have gathered in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) to shape our collective story through theatre, dance, music, poetry, visual art, magic, comedy and more – a multi-generational celebration where artists evolve from emergence to mastery and audiences experience perspective-shifting moments.

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Release Date 11 May 2026

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Inspired by the extraordinary life of the last queen of Madagascar, "RANAVALONA III, THE CHRYSALIS QUEEN", the production is a way of celebrating all powerful women in our society and across the world. A continuous journey through time and space, to present and represent women in undaunted manner.