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	Since 2002, however, it has become known simply as the '''[[National Arts Festival]]''' (or '''[[NAF]]'''), (through often still the '''[[Grahamstown National Arts Festival]]''').		Since 2002, however, it has become known simply as the '''[[National Arts Festival]]''' (or '''[[NAF]]'''), (through often still the '''[[Grahamstown National Arts Festival]]''').

−	(On 29 June 2018, the city of Grahamstown was officially renamed Makhanda, in memory of Xhosa warrior and prophet [[Makhanda ka Nxele]]).	+	(On 29 June 2018, the city of Grahamstown was officially renamed Makhanda, in memory of Xhosa warrior and prophet Makhanda ka Nxele).

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	[[Johann van Heerden]] (2008)][http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholar.sun.ac.za%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10019.1%2F1443%2Fvanheerden_theatre_2008.pdf%3Fsequence%3D1&ei=_egBU77CNYWJhQeE5oCADQ&usg=AFQjCNEWnD1BzeLnFmOV2tvyGLoMyNeT6Q&bvm=bv.61535280,d.Yms]		[[Johann van Heerden]] (2008)][http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholar.sun.ac.za%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10019.1%2F1443%2Fvanheerden_theatre_2008.pdf%3Fsequence%3D1&ei=_egBU77CNYWJhQeE5oCADQ&usg=AFQjCNEWnD1BzeLnFmOV2tvyGLoMyNeT6Q&bvm=bv.61535280,d.Yms]
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		+	https://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/Library/Criticism/shakespearein/sa4/index.html

	See also [[Festival]] and [[Grahamstown Foundation]]		See also [[Festival]] and [[Grahamstown Foundation]]

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 ==Founding==
-The Festival began in the city of Grahamstown in 1974 as a project of the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]] (later called the [[Grahamstown Foundation]]) and has since grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa and in the world. Founded by [[Guy Butler]] and [[Roy Sargeant]], the Festival began as a Festival of Shakespeare productions brought to Grahamstown from Drama Departments all over the country and presented to a panel of theatre professionals offering reviews and discussion to mark the opening of the 1820 Settlers’ Monument by celebrating English culture, specifically in its most glorious popular expression as embodied in the works of the Bard.
+The Festival began in the city of Grahamstown in 1974 as a project of the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]] (later called the [[Grahamstown Foundation]]) and has since grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa and in the world. Founded by [[Guy Butler]] and [[Roy Sargeant]], the Festival began as a Festival of Shakespeare productions brought to Grahamstown from Drama Departments all over the country and presented to a panel of theatre professionals offering reviews and discussion to mark the opening of the 1820 Settlers’ Monument by celebrating English culture, specifically in its most glorious popular expression as embodied in the works of the Bard. [[CAPAB]] presented ''[[King Lear]]'' during the 1974 festival inaugurating the 1820 Settlers National Monument, directed by [[Roy Sargeant]] with [[Michael Atkinson]] as Lear.
 The festival became an annual institution, gradually opening up its original strict focus on classical English culture and widening its scope over the decades to become a multi-disciplinary arts festival that incorporated artistic expression from a much broader cultural spectrum: South African, African and beyond. It remained to a great extent, however, primarily a celebration of English culture, local and international, which gives it its distinctive character as a clearly (English) South African event. In time it also became recognised internationally and by 1994 was seen as one of the major arts festivals on the annual calendar.

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 ==Founding==
-The Festival began in the city of Grahamstown in 1974 as a project of the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]] (later called the [[Grahamstown Foundation]]) and has since grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa and in the world. Founded by [[Guy Butler]] and [[Roy Sargeant]], the Festival began as a Festival of Shakespeare productions brought to Grahamstown from Drama Departments all over the country and presented to a panel of theatre professionals offering reviews and discussion to mark the opening of the 1820 Settlers’ Monument by celebrating English culture, specifically in its most glorious popular expression as embodied in the works of the Bard..
+The Festival began in the city of Grahamstown in 1974 as a project of the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]] (later called the [[Grahamstown Foundation]]) and has since grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa and in the world. Founded by [[Guy Butler]] and [[Roy Sargeant]], the Festival began as a Festival of Shakespeare productions brought to Grahamstown from Drama Departments all over the country and presented to a panel of theatre professionals offering reviews and discussion to mark the opening of the 1820 Settlers’ Monument by celebrating English culture, specifically in its most glorious popular expression as embodied in the works of the Bard.
 ==In the 21st century==

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 = History =
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 The Festival began in the city of Grahamstown in 1974 as a project of the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]] (later called the [[Grahamstown Foundation]]) and has since grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa and in the world. Founded by [[Guy Butler]] and [[Roy Sargeant]], the Festival began as a Festival of Shakespeare productions brought to Grahamstown from Drama Departments all over the country and presented to a panel of theatre professionals offering reviews and discussion to mark the opening of the 1820 Settlers’ Monument by celebrating English culture, specifically in its most glorious popular expression as embodied in the works of the Bard..
 In 2002, the Festival was renamed the [[National Arts Festival]], and is now an independent Section 21 company. Its objectives are to deliver excellence; encourage innovation and development in the arts by providing a platform for both established and emerging South African artists; create opportunities for collaboration with international artists; and build new audiences.

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	https://www.ru.ac.za/drama/latestnews/theatreluminaryeducatorandco-founderofthenationalartsfestivalroysar.html		https://www.ru.ac.za/drama/latestnews/theatreluminaryeducatorandco-founderofthenationalartsfestivalroysar.html
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		+	[[Johann van Heerden]] (2008)][http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholar.sun.ac.za%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10019.1%2F1443%2Fvanheerden_theatre_2008.pdf%3Fsequence%3D1&ei=_egBU77CNYWJhQeE5oCADQ&usg=AFQjCNEWnD1BzeLnFmOV2tvyGLoMyNeT6Q&bvm=bv.61535280,d.Yms]

	See also [[Festival]] and [[Grahamstown Foundation]]		See also [[Festival]] and [[Grahamstown Foundation]]

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	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Arts_Festival		http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Arts_Festival
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		+	https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/484/177152.html

	Boltt J. Fire damage to the 1820 Settlers' National Monument. Grahamstown Foundation Media Office, April, 1996.		Boltt J. Fire damage to the 1820 Settlers' National Monument. Grahamstown Foundation Media Office, April, 1996.

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	The [[Eastern Cape Showcase]] is a presentation of jazz music, dance culture and traditions of the Eastern Cape at the [[National Arts Festival]].		The [[Eastern Cape Showcase]] is a presentation of jazz music, dance culture and traditions of the Eastern Cape at the [[National Arts Festival]].
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		+	===The [[Creativate Digital Arts Festival]]===
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		+	The [[National Arts Festival]] launched this new programme in 2018, the first such event taking place between 28 June to 1 July in Grahamstown.
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		+	The programme, which comprises a mix of lectures, workshops, film and performance, was developed to explore the space where creativity, innovation and technology converge by prioviding a playground for artists and audiences interested in how the digital age is helping to bring our imaginations to life, and who want to experience the creative tools of the future.

	== Venues ==		== Venues ==

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 The Festival began in the city of Grahamstown in 1974 as a project of the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]] (later called the [[Grahamstown Foundation]]) and has since grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa and in the world.
-Founded by [[Guy Butler]] and [[Roy Sargeant]], the Festival began as a Festival of Shakespeare productions brought here from Drama Departments all over the country and presented to a panel of theatre professionals offering reviews and discussion.
+Founded by [[Guy Butler]] and [[Roy Sargeant]], the Festival began as a Festival of Shakespeare productions brought to Grahamstown from Drama Departments all over the country and presented to a panel of theatre professionals offering reviews and discussion.
 In 2002, the Festival was renamed the [[National Arts Festival]], and is now an independent Section 21 company. Its objectives are to deliver excellence; encourage innovation and development in the arts by providing a platform for both established and emerging South African artists; create opportunities for collaboration with international artists; and build new audiences.