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History

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Productions

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Background

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 ==History==
 A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11th February 1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident production company for [[The Playhouse]] in Durban.
 ==Strategic overview==

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 * Ensuring quality experiences for our audiences, and providing opportunities to interact across culture, race and class;
 * and the preservation of the historic landmark that is The Playhouse
 ==Seasons==
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 http://www.playhousecompany.com/
 == For more information ==

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	==Productions==		==Productions==
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		+	1995: ''[[Mama]]''; ''[[The Wiz]]''
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		+	2006: ''[[My Fair Lady]]''
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		+	2009: ''[[My Fair Lady]]''
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		+	2013: ''[[Evita]]'' (with [[Durban University of Technology]])

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	A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11th February 1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident production company for [[The Playhouse]] in Durban.		A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11th February 1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident production company for [[The Playhouse]] in Durban.
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		+	==Strategic overview==
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		+	===Vision===
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		+	Inspiring and cultivating artistic excellence and cultural diversity in the performing arts.
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		+	===Mission===
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		+	In achieving the above vision, The Playhouse Company describes its mission as:
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		+	We advance, promote and preserve the performing arts by:
		+	* Balancing the transformation agenda and commercial programming, in a manner that facilitates social cohesion and nation building;
		+	* Producing and presenting productions with artistic, entertainment and educational value;
		+	* Supporting life skills education and arts appreciation through artistic programming, and skills development for arts practitioners and training for staff;
		+	* Ensuring quality experiences for our audiences, and providing opportunities to interact across culture, race and class;
		+	* and the preservation of the historic landmark that is The Playhouse

	==Seasons==		==Seasons==

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−	A company founded in 1995 and launched on ~~11/2/~~1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident production company for [[The Playhouse]] in Durban.	+	The [[Playhouse Company]] is a Theatre production company based at [[The Playhouse]] in Durban, and operates as an agency of the [[Department of Sports, Arts and Culture]].
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		+	==History==
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		+	A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11th February 1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident production company for [[The Playhouse]] in Durban.
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		+	==Seasons==
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		+	===Schools Programmes===
		+	Held from February to March. This initiative reaches out to senior primary and high school learners. Presented both on tour and at the Playhouse. It includes learning aid programmes, to assist in the understanding of set works, as well as productions that highlight moral community values.
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		+	===Ingoma Competition===
		+	Held in March. The Playhouse Company’s annual Ingoma Competition is a splendid showcase for traditional Zulu dance groups to compete with each other before crowds of admirers.
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		+	===Community Arts Mentorship Programme===
		+	Run in March - April. A holistic learning aid process stretching over two months offers young artists entering the profession the opportunity to engage with high end mentors and seasoned professional arts practitioners in the fields of vocal coaching, script development, acting, direction, movement, and arts administration. At the end of the programme, the mentees get to present the productions they have created before an audience
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		+	===New Stages===
		+	Held in May. It is a platform to showcase new South African theatre works. The primary focus is on the development of works that reflect contemporary South Africa’s artistic and diverse heritage. It is also offered as the Company’s salute to Africa Month.The season also celebrates Africa Month.
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		+	===SA Women’s Arts Festival===
		+	Held in August. This flagship festival artistic works that highlight contributions made by women in society. The curation of stage productions showcases established female arts practitioners in the fields of drama, music and dance, also giving a platform to their new generation peers. Auxiliary features of the festival include beadwork expos and art exhibitions, as well as free Community Conversation sessions led by artists, community leaders and businesswomen.
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		+	===Isicathamiya Competition===
		+	Held in September. The Playhouse Company presents this unique a-cappella song-and-dance phenomenon annually as part of indigenous arts performances.
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		+	===Community Arts Festival at the Playhouse===
		+	Held in October. Up and coming arts practitioners are given an opportunity to showcase their works.
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		+	===Christmas Season===
		+	In December. Large-scale live productions promoting an enriching spirit of holiday cheer among the audiences.
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		+	===Okwethu Community Arts Festival (outreach)===
		+	In December. This outreach initiative allows entry level arts practitioners the chance to benefit of from professional skills sharing that is extended to them by the Playhouse team and its associates.
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		+	===Community Conversations===
		+	Held quarterly. Regular stakeholder consultative forums with the arts community.
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		+	===Sundowner Concerts and Poetry Sessions===
		+	Held monthly. These free events, held on the first Friday of the month, offer poetry and jazz enthusiasts the opportunity to unwind at the end the day in the convivial surroundings of [[The Playhouse]]’s main foyer.
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		+	===Test Driving the Arts Concerts===
		+	Monthly. Conceived as a performance opportunity for upcoming young artists to perform in front of an audience, these free lunch concerts feature isipantsula, hip-hip, kwaito, kathak, indlamu, and gospel among other genres.
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		+	==Productions==

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−	A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11/2/1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident productuion company for ~~the~~ [[~~Natal~~ Playhouse]].	+	A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11/2/1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident productuion company for [[The Playhouse]] in Durban.

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 A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11/2/1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident productuion company for the [[Natal Playhouse]].
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 == For more information ==
 == Return to ==
 Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]]

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 Durban's Playhouse complex links the city's present with its past. The current theatre facade preserves two of the city's most famous landmarks, situated adjacent to each other in central Smith Street opposite the [[City Hall]], first conceived as cinemas, namely the glamorous [[Prince's Theatre]], which originated in 1926, and the grand, Tudor-styled [[Playhouse]], which originally opened its doors to public fanfares and capacity house in 1935.
-In the early 1980s, these two celebrated entertainment venues underwent expert renovation and conversion into a state-of-the-art, multi-venue theatre complex that faithfully preserved many of the buildings' original characteristics and archetectural features. This was officially opened in the mid '80s as The Natal Playhouse, subsequently to become known by its present-day title The [[Playhouse]], Kwazulu-Natal's premier theatre complex and home of The [[Playhouse Company]].
+In the early 1980s, these two celebrated entertainment venues underwent expert renovation and conversion into a state-of-the-art, multi-venue theatre complex that faithfully preserved many of the buildings' original characteristics and archetectural features. This was officially opened in the mid '80s as The [[Natal Playhouse]], subsequently to become known by its present-day title The [[Playhouse]], Kwazulu-Natal's premier theatre complex and home of The [[Playhouse Company]].
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	A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11/2/1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident productuion company for the [[Natal Playhouse]].		A company founded in 1995 and launched on 11/2/1995 by [[Johan Zietsman]], CEO of [[NAPAC]], to be the resident productuion company for the [[Natal Playhouse]].
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		+	== Background ==
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		+	Durban's Playhouse complex links the city's present with its past. The current theatre facade preserves two of the city's most famous landmarks, situated adjacent to each other in central Smith Street opposite the [[City Hall]], first conceived as cinemas, namely the glamorous [[Prince's Theatre]], which originated in 1926, and the grand, Tudor-styled [[Playhouse]], which originally opened its doors to public fanfares and capacity house in 1935.
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		+	In the early 1980s, these two celebrated entertainment venues underwent expert renovation and conversion into a state-of-the-art, multi-venue theatre complex that faithfully preserved many of the buildings' original characteristics and archetectural features. This was officially opened in the mid '80s as The Natal Playhouse, subsequently to become known by its present-day title The [[Playhouse]], Kwazulu-Natal's premier theatre complex and home of The [[Playhouse Company]].

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