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| − | [[Kwasha! Theatre Company]] is a collaborative project of the [[Market Theatre Laboratory]] and the [[Windybrow Arts Centre]] in Johannesburg | + | [[Kwasha! Theatre Company]] is a collaborative project of the [[Market Theatre Laboratory]] and the [[Windybrow Arts Centre]] in Johannesburg. |
| − | + | Also found as [[Kwasha Theatre Company]]. "Kwasha" is an isiZulu interjection which, loosely translated, means ‘It’s on fire!’ | |
| − | Productions | + | ==History== |
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| + | Launched in February 2018 as a company founded to support emerging artists in establishing professional careers, with a focus on [[Market Theatre Laboratory]] graduates. Each year, emerging theatre makers are invited to an open audition process through which a small company of exciting young talents are identified. The company is supported by the collaborating partners with a framework and resources to create an exciting programme of new and dynamic theatre pieces over the course of a year. | ||
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| + | By the end of 2019 the company had already garnered international tour invitations, two [[Naledi]] award nominations, and two awards at the [[National Arts Festival]]. | ||
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| + | ==Productions== | ||
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| + | 2018: ''[[The Little Prince ]]'' | ||
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| + | 2019: ''[[Currently (G)old]]'', ''[[Rhinoceros]]'' | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | [[Market Theatre Foundation]]. 2019. "Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoceros at Market Theatre", [[Artslink]].co.za News 09/21/2019[https://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=45662] | ||
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| + | https://markettheatre.co.za/productions/currently-gold/ | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Venues K]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:58, 6 July 2025
Kwasha! Theatre Company is a collaborative project of the Market Theatre Laboratory and the Windybrow Arts Centre in Johannesburg.
Also found as Kwasha Theatre Company. "Kwasha" is an isiZulu interjection which, loosely translated, means ‘It’s on fire!’
Contents
History
Launched in February 2018 as a company founded to support emerging artists in establishing professional careers, with a focus on Market Theatre Laboratory graduates. Each year, emerging theatre makers are invited to an open audition process through which a small company of exciting young talents are identified. The company is supported by the collaborating partners with a framework and resources to create an exciting programme of new and dynamic theatre pieces over the course of a year.
By the end of 2019 the company had already garnered international tour invitations, two Naledi award nominations, and two awards at the National Arts Festival.
Productions
2018: The Little Prince
2019: Currently (G)old, Rhinoceros
Sources
Market Theatre Foundation. 2019. "Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoceros at Market Theatre", Artslink.co.za News 09/21/2019[1]
https://markettheatre.co.za/productions/currently-gold/
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Venues K
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
