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1 Feesprogram / Festival Programme 8-14 Jul Uitvoerings Performances Jul Kunstemark Arts Market Kaartjieverkope open 11 Mei 2018 by Computicket Ticket sales open 11 May 2018 at Computicket R25

2 Khoekhoegowab: Vrystaati di Dī//khasib!Gâi!gâisens ge #an!gâs tsī!gôasiba Khoe-San Khoena ra mâ. Nē khoen ge //în aboxan!na /gaisa #goms tsī!hû//arede! kho/gara hâ,nâu khoen!hūb din /khas khami Afrikaans: Die Vrystaat Kunstefees erken en respekteer die Khoe-San van die Vrystaat en die diep geestelike verhoudings wat hulle met hul voorouers, hierdie land en sy mense het. English: The Vrystaat Arts Festival acknowledges and respects the Khoe-San of the Free State and the deep spiritual attachment to their ancestors and relationships they have to this country and its people. Sesotho: Mokete wa tsa Bonono Freistata o ananela le ho hlompha morabe wa Khoe-San wa Freistata, le kamano e tebileng ya semoya eo ba nang le yona le badimo ba bona hammoho le dikamano tseo ba nang le tsona le naha ena le baahi ba yona.

3 1 Program/Programme Samestelling / Compilation: Adriaan Meyer Taalversorging / Language editing: Elretha Britz, Braam Muller Setwerk en bladuitleg / Type-setting and page lay-out: Silverrocket Creative Veilige parkering op die UV-kampus Hekgeld: R40 per kar per dag (jy kan soveel keer in- en uitgaan as wat jy wil). R90 per kar vir die week. Kaartjies kan vooraf by Computicket gekoop word, of by die hek. Ten bate van die PIKO-projekte. Safe parking on the UFS Campus R40 per car per day at the entrance gate (you may leave and return as often as you like). R90 per car per week. Buy tickets at Computicket or at the gate. In aid of the PIAD Projects. Voorblad en agterblad / Cover and back page A.I.R. (Altitude Immersive Radio) Julia Drouhin, 2018 Kezia Gerber Feesboodskappe / Festival messages Hoofondersteuners / Main supporters 8. Openbare en lewende kuns / Public and Live Art 8. PIKO-projekte / PIAD Projects 10. Grensloos / Borderless 14. Publieke artistieke projek / Public Art Project (PAP) 17. Vrywees 18. Teater / Theatre 18. Kinderteater/ Children s Theatre 20. Ouderdom onbeperk/ Age Unlimited 22. Drama 28. Komedie / Comedy 34. Dans/ Dance 35. Musiekteater / Musical Theatre 38 Reza de Wet-jeugfees / Reza de Wet Youth Festival 41 Musiek / Music 41. Klasssiek / Classical 44. Kontemporêr / Contemporary 48. Aasvoëlklub 50. Blêrkas 51 Planetarium 52 Filmfees / Film Festival 57 Mondvol / Mouthful 58 Visuele kunste / Visual Arts 64 Vrystaat Literatuurfees / Literature Festival 84 Vrynge 99 Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) 100 Program vir Innovering en Kunsvormontwikkeling (PIKO) Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD) 103 Vrystaat Kuns en Gesondheid / Free State Arts and Health 105 Feesinisiatiewe / Festival Initiatives 106 Internasionale gaste / International Visitors 107 Gemeenskap / Community 108 Borge & donateurs / Sponsors & Donors 109 VS kunstefeespersoneel / VS Arts Festival Staff 110 Diensverskaffers / Service Providers 110 Sleutel vir simbole / Key for Icons 111 Dagprogram / Day Programme 118 Feeskaart / Festival Map

4 2 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Prof. Francis Petersen Rektor en Visekanselier, Universiteit van die Vrystaat Rector and Vice-Chancellor, University of the Free State Morektoro le Motlatsa Mokanseliri, Yunivesithi ya Freistata Welkom by die Bloemfontein-kampus van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV)! Hierdie is die tweede jaar dat ek deel is van die Vrystaat-kunstefees, en ek wil uit die staanspoor vir dr. Ricardo Peach en sy span hartlik gelukwens met n puik feesprogram. Die Vrystaat-kunstefees en die UV het twee kernaspekte in gemeen. Albei is diep gewortel in die gemeenskap van Bloemfontein, die Vrystaat en die omliggende provinsies. Net soos wat die UV n groeiende aantal studente het, toon die groeiende bywoningsyfer van nie net die hooffees nie, maar ook die ondersteunende programme soos die Literêre Fees, Vrynge, PIKO, PACE en die openbare kunsteprogram dat die Vrystaatkunstefees beslis hier is om te bly. Die feeskomitee het dit ook weer vanjaar reggekry om verskeie taal- en kultuurgroepe op n plaaslike, nasionale en internasionale vlak te betrek. Ek is veral opgewonde oor die betrokkenheid van die Nasionale Afrikaanse Teaterinisiatief (NATI), die Koninkryk van Nederland en die Vlaamse regering by die produksie van n hele aantal nuwe teaterstukke. Vir my lê die betekenis van die fees nie net daarin om die vele aanbiedinge uit n wye verskeidenheid genres te beleef en te geniet nie. Dit lê ook daarin dat almal welkom moet voel en dat daar n gevoel van samehorigheid by feesgangers moet wees, sodat die fees steeds een van die topfeeste in die land sal bly. Gedurende die afgelope jaar is heelwat werk gedoen om die Kovsie-gemeenskap nog nader aan die kern van die fees te kry. Om hierdie rede sowel as my passie vir die kunste beoog ek om die UV in die toekoms nog verder by die fees betrokke te maak. Die feit dat die kampus beskikbaar gestel word vir die aanbied van die fees is beslis net een van die vele fasette van die bydrae wat ons kan en gaan lewer. U is welkom om op die kampus rond te stap en te kyk na al die veranderinge wat aangebring is. Verskeie geboue is opgeknap om aan die steeds groeiende behoeftes van personeel en studente te voldoen. U sal ook opmerk dat daar spesifieke aandag geskenk is om die wandelpaaie gebruikersvriendelik vir ons visueelgestremde personeel, studente en besoekers te maak. Verder is daar n struktuur op die kampus aangebring waar studente met behulp van sonkrag hul elektroniese toerusting kan laai. Kyk ook gerus na die sosiale oop ruimtes wat met kragpunte voorsien is en waar studente daagliks kan sit en werk. Ek is trots op die fisiese omgewing wat die kampus aan feesgangers bied en beoog om saam met my bestuurspan steeds toe te sien dat die ruimtes nog meer verwelkomend vir ons studente en besoekers sal wees. n Spesiale dankie ook aan die span UV-personeellede se volgehoue harde werk en verbintenis tot die sukses van die fees. Ek is trots op wat hierdie span vooraf en tydens die fees vermag. Ek nooi u uit om my te kom groet as u my op kampus tussendeur teateropvoerings of tussen die stalletjies gewaar. Ek sien uit daarna om u te ontmoet en te gesels. Welcome to the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS)! This is the second year that I am part of the Vrystaat Arts Festival, and from the outset I would like to congratulate Dr Ricardo Peach and his team for a great festival programme. The Vrystaat Arts Festival and the UFS have two core aspects in common. Both are deeply rooted in the communities of Bloemfontein, the Free State, and the surrounding provinces. Similar to the growing number of students at the UFS, the growing attendance rate of not only the main festival, but also the supporting programmes such as the Literary Festival, Vrynge, PIAD, PACE, and the public arts programme demonstrate that the Vrystaat Arts Festival is definitely here to stay. The festival committee have again this year managed to involve different language and culture groups on local, national, and international level. I am particularly excited about the involvement of the National Afrikaans Theatre Initiative (NATI), the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Flemish government in the production of a host of new plays. To me, the significance of the festival lies not only in experiencing and enjoying the many presentations on offer from a wide range of genres. It also implies that everyone should feel welcome and that there should be a sense of togetherness among festival-goers so that the festival will remain one of the top festivals in the country. During the past year, a lot of work has been done to bring the Kovsie community even closer to the heart of the festival. For this reason as well as my passion for the arts I intend to involve the UFS with the festival even more in future. The fact that the campus is made available for the hosting of the festival is definitely only one of the many facets of the contribution we can and will deliver. You are welcome to walk around the campus and have a look at all the renovations which have been introduced. Several buildings have been renovated to meet the ever growing needs of staff and students. You will also notice that particular attention has been given to make the walkways user-friendly for our visually-impaired staff, students, and visitors. In addition, a structure has been established on campus where students can use solar power to charge their electronic devices. Please also have a look at the social open spaces which have been supplied with power points where students can sit and work every day. I am proud of the physical environment that the Bloemfontein Campus offers to festival-goers and, with the help of my management team, I intend to make sure that the spaces are even more welcoming to our students and visitors. A special thank you also to the team of UFS staff members for your continued hard work and commitment to the success of the festival. I am proud of what this team have achieved before and during the festival. I invite you to come and say hallo if you spot me on campus in between theatre productions or among the stalls. I look forward to meeting and talking with you. Le a Amohelwa Khempaseng ya Bloemfontein ya Yunivesithi ya Freistata (UFS)! Sena ke selemo sa bobedi seo ke leng karolo ya Vrystaat Arts Festival, mme ho tloha sethatong ke lakatsa ho lebohisa Ngaka Ricardo Peach le moifo wa hae bakeng sa lenaneo lena la mokete o tswileng matsoho. Vrystaat Arts Festival le UFS di na le dintho tse pedi tsa sehlooho tseo di tshwanang ka tsona. Bobedi ba tsona bo thehilwe metseng ya Bloemfontein, le Freistata, le diprovinsing tse potolohileng. Ho tshwana le palo e holang ya baithuti mona UFS, sekgahla sa kgolo ya ba tlang moketeng ha se feela bakeng sa mokete o ka sehloohong, empa hape le bakeng sa tshehetso ya mananeo a jwalo ka Literary Festival, Vrynge, PIAD, PACE, le lenaneo le neng la bonono ba setjhaba ho bontsa hore Vrystaat Arts Festival ka nnete tla dula moshwella. Le selemong sena se hodimo komiti ya mokete e kgonne ho kenyeletsa dihlopha tsa dipuo tse fapaneng le ditso maemong a lehae, naha le matjhaba. Ke thabiswa ka ho kgethehileng ke ho kenyeletswa ha National Afrikaans Theatre Initiative (NATI), Kingdom of the Netherlands, le mmuso wa Flemishe mabapi le tlhahiso ya dipontsho tse ngata tse ntjha. Ho nna, bohlokwa ba mokete ona ha se feela taba ya boithabiso le ho mamela dinehelano tse ngata tse tla fanwa ho tswa dikarolong tse ngata tse fapaneng. E boetse ke ntlha ya hore motho e mong le e mong o tshwanetse ho ikutlwa a amohetswe le hore ho tshwanetse hore ho be le moya wa bonngwe ho batho ba tlileng moketeng e le hore mokete o ka dula e le o mong wa mekete e itlhommeng pele naheng. Nakong ya selemo se fetileng, mosebetsi o mongata o ile wa etswa ho atametsa motse wa Kovsie haufi haholo le kgubu ya mokete ona. Ka lebaka lena hammoho le tjheseho ya ka bakeng sa mesebetsi ya bonono ke ikemiseditse ho etsa hore UFS e itihele ka setotswana haholo moketeng esita le nakong e tlang. Nnete ya hore khempase e ya fumaneha bakeng sa ho tshwara mokete ona ka nnete ke feela e nngwe ya dikarolo tse ngata tse bontshang seabo se re ka bang le sona mme re tla se phethahatsa. Le dumeletswe hore le ka tsamaya ho pota khempase le ho sheba dintlafatso tsohle tse entsweng mehahong. Mehaho e mmalwa e ntjhafaditswe e le hore e fihlelle ditlhoko tse dulang di hola tsa moifo le baithuti. Le tla boela le lemohe hore tlhokomelo e ile ya lebiswa ka ho kgethehileng tabeng ya ho etsa hore ditsela dipakeng tsa mehaho e be tse tshwanelehang hantle bakeng sa moifo, baithuti, le baeti ba sa boneng hantle mahlohong. Ho phaella mona, ho entswe mohaho hara khempase moo baithuti ba ka sebedisang matla a letsatsi (solar power) bakeng sa ho tjhaja disebediswa tsa bona tsa elektroniki. Ka kopo boelang le shebe le dibaka tse bulehileng tsa botswalle tse fanweng ke nang le dintlha tsa motlakase moo baithuti ba ka dulang le ho etsa mosebetsi wa letsatsi le letsatsi. Ke motlotlo ka tikoloho eo Khempase ya Bloemfontein e fanang ka yona ho batho ba tlileng moketeng mme, ka thuso ya moifo wa ka wa botsamaisi, ke ikemiseditse ho etsa bonnete ba hore dibaka tsena di amohela ka matsoho a bulehileng haholo baithuti le baeti ba rona. Ke leboha ka ho kgethehileng ditho tsa moifo wa UFS bakeng sa ho itihela ha lona ka setotswana ka ho tswelang pele mosebetsing le boitlamo ba bona bakeng sa katleho ya mokete. Ke motlotlo ka se moifo ona o se fihleletseng pele le nakong ya mokete. Ke o mema hore o tle mme o ntumedise haeba o mpona mona khempaseng le pakeng tsa ditlhahiso tsa theatre kapa pakeng tsa mehaho eo ho rekiswang ho yona. Ke lebeletse ho kopanale lona le ho bua le lona.

5 Feesboodskappe Festival Messages Melaetsa ya Mokete 3 Annalize Dedekind Voorsitter van die Vrystaat Kunstefees se bestuurskomitee en Adjunk-redakteur van Volksblad Chairperson of the Vrystaat Arts Festival management committee and Deputy Editor of Volksblad Modula-setulo wa komiti ya bohlophisi ya meketjana ya Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata le motlatsa-mohlophisi wa Volksblad Migrasie. Dié tema van vanjaar se Vrystaat Kunstefees lei nie net onmiddellik tot dieper denke nie, maar voorspel ook opwinding. Migrasie lei my gedagtes na die Serengeti in Kenia met die beelde van amper 2 miljoen wildebeeste wat jaarliks na die Masai Mara-reservaat migreer agter beter weiding aan. Benewens die gevaar van roofdiere moet hulle met die jong kalfies ook onder meer deur riviere trek waar krokodille wag Met miljoene hoewe wat week in en week uit doelgerig met n gestoot en gestamp die aarde tot stof vertrap, bereik hulle uiteindelik hul nuwe tuiste. Met die ontstaan van die Vrystaat Kunstefees as die Volksblad-kunstefees in 2000 was die hooffokus die ontwikkeling en uitbouing van die kunste in Afrikaans. As oor die jare teruggekyk word, kan met reg gesê word dat dié doelwit met vlieënde vaandels bereik is. Met die ontwikkeling van nie net die politieke en maatskaplike landskap in Suid-Afrika nie, maar ook die kunstelandskap, moes die fees homself egter afvra of die weiding vir die volhoubare voortbestaan van die fees nog voldoende is. n Nuwe rigting, n nuwe strategie, nuwe planne, nuwe landskappe was nodig. Dus, n migrasie, grensverskuiwing, meer mobiliteit. Met allerlei roofdiere en diep riviere, vele gestamp en gestoot wat die fees in die gesig gestaar het, is op klein skaal met die migrasie begin soos meer andertalige produksies en internasionale kunstenaars betrokke geraak het. Dit is jaarliks uitgebou tot waar die oorwegend Afrikaanse hooffees, met vanjaar minstens 40 buitelandse kunstenaars en vervaardigers betrokke, as anker aangevul word deur: die Literatuurfees met nie minder nie as 16 buitelandse skrywers wat na die Kovsiekampus kom; die Vrynge wat in sy derde jaar uit sy nate bars met nuweling-kunstenaars wat n geleentheid gaan kry om hul talente op n verhoog te toon (twee produksies wat in 2017 op die Vrynge gedebuteer het, is vanjaar deel van die hooffees, nl. Nuwe Republiek van die Nuwe Nuwe Suid-Afrika en Tok Tok); danksy die Pan-African Creative Exchange kom werke van Nigerië, Botswana en Lesotho na die fees, terwyl die Projek vir Innovasie en Kunsvormontwikkeling (PIKO) en die Nasionale Afrikaanse Teater inisiatief (NATi) help om ko-produksies van Holland, België, Australië en Singapoer aan te bied; die Kuns-en-gesondheidsberaad, waarby Australië betrokke is, word ook tydens die fees gehou; en nie minder nie as 250 jong leiers van oor die wêreld heen word op die wêreldjeugleiersberaad verwelkom. Vanjaar word ook weer klem gelê op Eerstenasieerkenning deurdat die fees met n seremonie volgens eerstenasie-protokol begin. Die Vrystaat Kunstefees verwelkom jou op die pragtige Kovsie-kampus. Kom saam na die ryke verskeidenheid wat die kunste jou bied en gordel vas vir n soms ontstellende en/of gevaarlike, maar meestal avontuurlike en opwindende oorgrensreis. Migration. The theme of this year s Vrystaat Arts Festival not only drives one to a deeper level of thought, but also holds a promise of excitement. Migration makes me think of the Serengeti in Kenya with its almost 2 million wildebeest migrating annually to better grazing in the Masai Mara Reserve. With dangers such as predators lurking, they also have to go with their young through rivers teeming with crocodiles With millions of hooves trampling the earth to dust they move goal orientated with great effort to reach their new home. When the Vrystaat Arts Festival started as the Volksblad Arts Festival in 2000, the main focus was the development of the arts in Afrikaans. When one looks back over the years, one can say with confidence that this goal has been reached very successfully. With the gradual change of not only the political and social landscape in South Africa, but also the arts landscape, the festival had to answer the difficult question of whether the grazing is still enough to stage a sustainable festival. A new direction, a new strategy, new plans, new landscapes were needed. Thus, a migration, a ground breaking move, more mobility became a necessity. With lots of challenges such as predators lurking, deep rivers to cross and hooves trampling which the festival had (and still has) to face, the migration was started on a small scale with productions in other languages than just Afrikaans and international artists getting involved. It has slowly changed year-on-year to where the mainly Afrikaans main festival as anchor now hosts no less than 40 foreign artists and producers and supplemented with a Literary Festival with no less than 16 international writers; a Vrynge which in its third year of existence is growing exponentially artists who long for a stage to show their talents (two productions staged on last year s Vrynge are being staged on the main festival this year, namely Nuwe Republiek van die Nuwe Nuwe Suid-Afrika and Tok Tok); the Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE) with works from Nigeria, Botswana and Lesotho; while the Programme for Innovation in Artfrom Development (PIAD) and the Nasionale Afrikaanse Teater Inisiatief (NATi) facilaitiates co-productions between Holland, Belgium, Australia and Singapore. The Arts and Health Summit where Australia plays a big role, will also be part of the festival; and no less than 250 young leaders worldwide will be welcomed by the UFS for the Global Leadership Summit. This year First Nations people will also again be recognised with a ceremony according to First Nations protocol. The Vrystaat Arts Festival welcomes you on the beautiful Kovsie campus. Come along to experience the rich diversity the arts has to offer and buckle up for a sometimes upsetting and/or dangerous, but mostly an adventurous and exciting, migration. Phallo. Mookotaba wa selemong sena wa Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata ha o kgannele motho feela mehopolong o tebileng, empa o na le tshepiso ya monyaka. Phallo e etsa ke nahane ka Serengeti mane Kenya e nang le dipudumo tse ka bang dimilione tse 2 tse fallang selemo le selemo bakeng sa makgulo a matle Serapeng sa tlhaho sa Masai Mara. Ka baka la dibata tse ipatang, dipudumo di lokela ho tsamaya le madinyana a tsona mme di tshele dinoka tse tletseng dikwena Ka ditlhako tse dimilione tse pitlang lefatshe hore le thuntshe lerole di tsamaya ka sepheo le maikemisetso a maholo a ho fihlella lehae la tsona le letjha. Ha Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata o ne o qala e le Mokete wa Bonono wa Volksblad ka 2000, maikutlo a ne a tsepame haholo ntshetsopeleng ya bonono ka Afrikaans. Ha motho a sheba dilemong tse fetileng, motho a ka tjho ka boitshepo hore sepheo seo se fihlelletswe ka katleho e kgolo. Ka phetoho e butle eo e seng feela ya sepolotiki le phedisano ya setjhaba ka hara Afrika Borwa, empa le ho tsa bonono, mokete o ile wa lokela ho araba potso e thata ya hore na ho fula ho santse ho lekane ho ka hlophisa le ho nka karolo moketeng o ka itshehetsehang. Tsela e ntjha, meralo e motjha ya tshebetso, maemo a matjha a ditaba a ne a hlokahala. Ka hona, phallo, mohato wa ho ba pulamadiboho, bokgoni ba ho fetoha le dinako ya eba tlhokeho. Ka baka diphephetso tse kang dibata tse ipatileng, dinoka tse tebileng ho ka tshelwa le ditlhako tse ripitlang mokete o ile wa toba (ebile o santse o tobile), phallo e qadileng ka ditlhahiso tsa boemo bo bonyenyane dipuong tse ding ntle le Afrikaans le ditsebi tsa bonono tsa matjhaba tse kenyang letsoho. Mokete o nnile wa ntshetswa pele selemo le selemo moo mokete wa Afrikaans oo e leng o moholo e bile e le motheo o amohelang ditsebi tsa bonono tse fetang 40 tse tswang ka ntle ho naha le bahlahisi mme ba tlatselletswa ke: Mokete wa Dingolwa moo bangodi ba fetang 16 ba tlang Yunivesithing ya Freistata; Vrynge (e leng lenaneo le thehilweng ke Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata ho fana ka monyetla wa ho ntshetsa pele batho ba lepeng le ba matjhaba ba nang le thahasello lekaleng la bonono) e leng selemong sa yona sa boraro e thehilwe e hola ka sekgahla se seholo le ditsebi tsa bonono tse ntjha tse labalabelang sebae ho ka bontsha ditalente tsa tsona (ditlhahiso tse pedi tse ileng tsa nka karolo le ho tshehetswa ke Vrynge selemong se fetileng di tla ipheta hape moketeng o moholo wa selemo sena, tsona ke Nuwe Republiek van die Nuwe Nuwe Suid- Afrika le Tok Tok); diteboho di lebiswa ho Pan African Creative Exchange (PACE) e sebetsang ho tswa Nigeria, Botswana le Lesotho tse tlang moketeng, mme Project for Innovation and Creative O (PICO) le Nasionale Afrikaanse Taalinisiatief (Nati) di sebetsa mmoho ho netefatsa hore tlhahiso mahareng a Holland, Belgium, Australia le Singapore e kgonahale; Seboka sa Bonono le Bophelo bo Botle moo Australia e bapalang karolo e kgolo, le sona e tla ba karolo ya mokete; hape baetapele ba fetang 250 ba batjha dilemong ba tswang lefatsheng ka bophara ba tla amohelwa Sebokeng sa Baetapele ba Batjha sa Lefatshe. Selemong sena First Nations (matswallwa kapa baahi ba pele dinaheng tse fapaneng) ba tla ananelwa ka mokete ho latela tumellano ya First Nations. Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata o a o amohela Yunivesithing ya Freistata. Tloho o tlo ithuisa tsebo ka tse fapaneng ho tseo bonono bo ka o rutang tsona mme o itokisetse dinako tse ding tse ka kgentshang le/kapa ho ba kotsi, empa haholo phallo e tletseng boitekelo le monyaka.

6 4 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Dr. Ricardo Peach Direkteur van die Vrystaat Kunstefees Director of the Vrystaat Arts Festival Motsamaisi wa Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata Die Vrystaat Kunstefees, in wese n Afrikaanse fees, is besig om hom as een van die belangrikste internasionale kunstefeeste op die Afrika-vasteland te vestig. Bloemfontein het alles wat nodig is om dié sukses te verseker: Ons is sentraal geleë, bied uitstekende vervoer (insluitend n internasionale lughawe), wonderlike verblyfmoontlikhede en van die beste teater- en tegniese infrastruktuur in n sekondêre stad in Afrika. Die belangrikste is egter ons poel van talentvolle plaaslike en nasionale kreatiewe praktisyns wat hul stempel op die wêreldverhoog afdruk. Benewens begaafde kunstenaars is meer as 40 internasionale skrywers, digters en kultuurpraktisyns by ons feesprogram betrokke. Hulle kom van so ver as Australië, België, Botswana, Kanada, Ghana, Nederland, Nigerië, Namibië, Lesotho, Senegal, Singapoer, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Brittanje en die VSA. Ons verwelkom ook n groot getal internasionale besoekers na die eerste Pan-Afrika Kreatiewe Uitruilprogram (PACE) wat moontlik gemaak word deur sy stigterborg, die Nasionale Afrikaanse Teaterinisiatief (NATi). PACE skop vanjaar se fees af met n drie dag lange bespreking oor die ontwikkeling van Afrikakultuur. Ons is vanjaar ook die gasheer vir die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse Kuns en Gesondheid-spitsberaad, n inisiatief wat groter samewerking tussen die kunste en gesondheidsgemeenskappe steun. Die beraad sal nuwe vennootskappe vir gesondheid en kuns verken en poog om kultuurpraktisyns met n belangstelling in die welsyn van gemeenskappe te betrek. Die Vrynge het hand oor hand toegeneem en bied n rekordgetal produksies en werksessies. Van opkomende tot professionele kunstenaars, visuele kunstenaars wat ateljeetoere aanbied en nuwe kortflieks sal jou na die toekoms van kuns en kultuur voer. Die Vrystaatse Literatuurfees het hom as een van die internasionale sleutelgeleenthede in die land gevestig en bied vanjaar skrywers en digters wat veral op migrasie en kuturele mobiliteit sal fokus. Maak seker jy woon die stimulerende gesprekke by. Openbare kunsprojekte (PAP) en Vrywees bied die beste plekspesifieke produksies in die middestad en op die kampus van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat aan. Jy sal verras wees oor die skeppende produksies wat in openbare ruimtes aangebied kan word. Ten slotte: Die Vrystaat Kunstefees het n omvattende program met van die beste toneel, musiek, visuele kuns, rolprente, performance-kuns, lewende kuns, eksperimentele kuns, kunsvlyt en koskuns in die land - dikwels in samewerking met internasionale vennote. Die werk waarmee die kreatiewe praktisyns gehore vermaak, sal jou asem wegslaan. Dit sal jou ook help om n greep te kry op die komplekse probleme wat ons op die kwesbare planeet in die gesig staar. Die Vrystaat Kunstefees is ongeëwenaard. Moenie dit misloop nie. The Vrystaat Arts Festival, a core Afrikaans language celebration, is on its way to become one of the key international arts festivals on the African continent. Bloemfontein has all the ingredients to ensure this success, as we are centrally located, have excellent transport options (including an international airport), brilliant accommodation to choose from, and some of the best theatre and technical infrastructure of any secondary city in Africa. Most importantly we have a creative pool of local and national talent whose mark is clearly being felt on the world stage. In addition to this talented cohort of artists, more than 40 international writers, poets and cultural workers are involved in the offerings on our programme. They are coming from as far away as Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Ghana, Holland, Nigeria, Namibia, Lesotho, Senegal, Singapore, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Uganda, the UK and the US. We also welcome a significant number of international visitors for the inaugural Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE), thanks to its founding sponsor the National Afrikaans Theatre Initiative (NATi). PACE starts the Vrystaat Arts Festival as a three-day provocation for the interdisciplinary arts on the continent to facilitate discussion on African cultural development. This year we also host the first South African Arts and Health Summit, an initiative addressing the need for increased collaboration between the arts and health communities. The summit will explore new health and arts partnerships and connect cultural practitioners interested in community well-being. The Vrynge festival has grown in leaps and bounds, offering a record number of productions and workshops. From emerging artists testing the water to professional practitioners presenting new works in progress, artist open studio tours and new short films, you will leap into several possible cultural futures with every Vrynge production this year. The Vrystaat Literature Festival has established itself as one of the key international literary events in the country, with writers and poets this year dealing in particular with notions of migration and cultural mobility. Not to be missed under any circumstances. Public Art Projects (PAP) and Vrywees bring the best of site specific productions to the city centre and the campus of the University of the Free State. Every event will surprise and challenge our sense of what can be done in public space. Lastly, we have an enormous programme of some of the best theatre, music, visual arts, film, performing art, live art, experimental art, craft and food art this country has to offer often in collaboration with international partners. You will be left breathless at what the creative minds in this programme have come up with to entertain and delight as well as help us grapple with some of the most complex problems we face as human beings on this delicate and fragile planet of ours. Do not miss out on any of this! Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata, ketsahalo ya bohlokwa ya ho ketekwa ha puo ya Afrikaans, o motjheng wa ho ba o mong wa mekete e meholo ya tsa bonono matjhaneng kontinenteng ya Afrika. Bloemfontein e na le disebidiswa tsohle tsa ho netefatsa katleho ena, jwalo ka ha re fumaneha bohareng ba naha, re na le kgetho tse tswang pele tsa dipalangwang (tse kenyeletsang boemafofane ba matjhaba), dibaka tse fanang ka maroko tsa maemo a hodimodimo tseo o ka kgethang ho tsona, le tse ding tsa diholo tsa dipapadi tsa kalaneng le marangrang a thekenoloji a motsemoholo wa maemo afe kapa afe a phahameng mona Afrika. Sa bohlokwahlokwa ke hore re na le phepelo ya boqapi ba talente ya lapeng le ya matjhaba eo letshwao la yona le itshupang ka ho hlaka boemong ba lefatshe. Hodima moo re na le sehlopha sa ditsebi tsa bonono, bangodi ba matjhaba, dithothokisi le basebetsi ba tsabotjhaba ba fetang 40 ba nang le seabo ho tseo lenaneo le fanang ka tsona. Ba tswa hole jwalo ka Australia, Beligium, Botswana, Canada, Ghana, Holland, Nigeria, Namibia, Lesotho, Senegal, Singapore, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Uganda, UK le US. Hape re amohela le palo e bonahalang ya baeti ba matjhaba bakeng sa pulo ya Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE), diteboho ho batshehetsi ba rona ba ditjhelete ba sethathong e leng National Afrikaans Theatre Initiative (NATi). PACE e qala Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata e le qholotso ya matsatsi a mararo bakeng sa makala a tsebo a fapaneng ho tsa bonono kontinenteng ho bebofatsa moqoqo hodima ntshetsopele ya botjhaba ba seafrika. Selemong sena re tshwara Seboka sa pele sa Bonono le Bophelo bo botle Afrika Borwa, mohato o shebaneng le tlhokeho e hodimo ya kopanelo ya batho ba sebetsang ka tsa bonono le tsa bophelo bo botle. Seboka se tla lekola tshebedisano e ntjha pakeng tsa bophelo bo botle le bonono le ho kopanya ditsebi tsa botjhaba tse nang le thahasello bophelong ba setjhaba. Mokete wa Vrynge o hodile ka sekgahla se seholo, mme wa etsa direkoto tse mmalwa tsa ditlhahiso le diwekeshopo. Ho tswa ho ditsebi tsa bonono tse ntseng di hlahella ho iteka lehlohonolo ho ditsebi tsa profeshenale tse tlisang mesebetsi e metjha e ntseng e tswela pele, ditsebi tsa bonono di etsa maeto a studio le difilimi tse ntjha, o tla ikakgela matshwaong a mmalwa a kgonahalang a botjhaba ka tlhahiso e nngwe le nngwe ya Vrynge selemong sena. Mokete wa Freistata wa Dingolwa o itshupile e le e nngwe ya diketsahalo tse kgolo tsa matjhaba tsa dingolwa ka hara naha, le bangodi mmoho le dithothokisi selemong sena tseo ka ho qolleha di sebetsanang le mehopolo ya phallo le phetoho ya botjhaba. Sena se se ke sa fetwa ka tlasa maemo afe kapa afe. Public Art Projects (PAP) le Vrywees di tlisa ditlhahiso tse molemo ka ho fetisisa motsemoholong o bohareng le khempaseng ya Yunivesithi ya Freistata. Ketsahalo e nngwe le nngwe e tla makatsa le ho phephetsa kutlwisiso ya rona ya se ka etswang ponstheng ya setjhaba. Ya ho qetela, re na le lenaneo le leholo le molemo ka ho fetisisa la dipapadi tsa kalaneng, mmino, bonono bo bonahalang, filimi, bonono ba kalaneng, bonono ba phelang bo phethahatswang ka pela bahohi, bonono ba boiteko, mosebetsi wa matsoho le bonono ba dijo, tseo naha ena e fanang ka tsona hangata ka kopanelo le balekane ba rona ba matjhabeng. O tla sala o ahlame ke tseo maboko a boqapi lenaneong lena a o tshwaretseng tsona ho o tlosa bodutu le ho o thabisa hape le ho henahenana le mathata a maholo ao batho ba tobaneng le ona polaneteng ena ya rona e ntle ebile e fokola. O se ke wa fetwa ke sena!

7 Feesboodskappe Festival Messages Melaetsa ya Mokete 5 Edward Charles Human Eerstenasieambassadeur First Nations Ambassador Moemedi wa Baahi ba Pele Tari da a!khais ge a sida di /gai Ons krag is in wie ons is Our strength is in whom we are By die daeraad van tyd het die Eerstenasies van Suider-Afrika (Khoe en San) in n geestelik verenigde eenheid gewoon, sonder haat, afguns of grense van klassifikasie. Met die begin van kolonialisme, waarin hulle sistematies van die land gedryf is en ontneem van hul kulturele gelowe insluitende hul taal, het hulle eeue-lank rondgedwaal as minder as gewone burgers, n ander taal gepraat en n nuwe kultuur aangeleer het. Ná 300 jaar van kolonialisme en 40 jaar van regering deur n wit minderheid bekend as die apartheidsbewind het n nuwe bedeling gekom met die vrylating van mnr. Nelson Mandela wat gelei het tot die eerste demokratiese verkiesing in April Die Eerstenasies van Suider- Afrika het weer saamgekom om binne daardie geestelike vereniging te ontmoet. Hierdie etniese groepe sluit in die drie hoof San-mense (ǂKhomani,!Xun and Khwe), die verskeie Namagemeenskappe (Khoe-khoen), die hoof Griekwa-assosiasies, verteenwoordigers van die Koranna-afstammelinge en die Kaapse Khoe (Khoe- Khoe wat op die kuslyn van Suid-Afrika woon). Die herlewing van hul nalatenskap en die stryd om hul land het nie verander nie, maar het belangstelling van ander deelhebbers gewek. Deur n verhoog vir Khoe- en Sankunstenaars te skep om deur die kunste n blik in hul wêreld te bied, het die Vrystaat Kunstefees n proses van erkenning begin wat solidariteit met die Eerstenasies van Suid-Afrika bou. Soos wat vanjaar se Vrystaat Kunstefees ontvou, verdiep ons Eerstenasiesprojek van erkenning en waardering ons begrip van eenheid in diversiteit. Lesse wat by die Australiese konteks geleer is ten opsigte van die insluiting en hoofstroming van hul Eerstenasies se kunsuitdrukkings sal help in die verdere beplanning van ons Eerstenasies se betrokkenheid by die Vrystaat Kunstefees. Die pogings deur die Vrystaat Kunstefees om al hoe meer erkenning te gee aan die Khoe en San as Eerstenasies van Suidelike Afrika is skerp belig op die tweede Eerstenasiesseminaar wat in Bloemfontein gehou is onder beskerming van die Program vir Innovasie in Kunsvormontwikkeling (PIKO). n Besluit is geneem deur die partye (Khoe, San en Australiese inboorlinge) teenwoordig om uiteindelik n Khoe en Sandorpie te hê op die Vrystaat Kunstefees by die Universiteit van die Vrystaat in Bloemfontein, die land van die Griekwa- en Korannamense. So iets sal vir my regtig verhoudings met ons voorvaders, inrigtings vir hoëropvoeding en ander Eerstenasies van die wêreld versterk. Met dit gesê, laat my toe om die eerste te wees om te sê: Khore //hare ti /hlob welkom, my vriend. Mag jy hierdie Vrystaat Kunstefees net soveel soos in die verlede geniet. Kai gagans. Tari da a!khais ge a sida di /gai Ons krag is in wie ons is Our strength is in whom we are At the dawn of time the First Nations of Southern Africa (Khoe & San) lived in a spiritual unified unity, without hate, envy or borders of classification. With the advent of colonialism, during which they were systematically driven off the land and deprived of their cultural believes including their language they roamed for centuries as less than ordinary citizens speaking a different language and learning a new culture. After 300 years of colonialism and 40 years of white minority rule known as the apartheid regime a new dispensation arrived with the release of Mr. Nelson Mandela and thus led to the first democratic elections that was held in April The First Nations of Southern Africa (Khoe & San) came together once again to reconnect within that spiritual unification. These ethnic groups include the three main San peoples (ǂKhomani,!Xun and Khwe) the various Nama communities (Khoekhoen), the major Griqua associations, representatives of the Koranna descendants and the Cape-Khoe (Khoe- Khoe residing at the coast line of South Africa). The revival of their heritage and the fighting for their land has not changed but has spark interest from different stake-holders all together. In providing a platform for Khoe & San artists to offer a glimpse into their world through the arts, the Vrystaat Arts Festival started a process of recognition which may build solidarity with the First Nations of South Africa. As this edition of the Vrystaat Arts Festival unfolds, our First Nations project of recognition and appreciation deepens our understanding of unity in diversity. Lessons learned from the Australian context in respect of the inclusion and mainstreaming of their First Nations arts expressions will assist in the further planning regarding our First Nations involvement in the Vrystaat Arts Festival. The attempts by the Vrystaat Arts Festival to acknowledge in a growing number of ways the Khoe & San as First Nations of Southern Africa really came into sharper focus at the second First Nations Colloquium that was held in Bloemfontein under the hospice of the Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD). A resolution was taken by the parties (Khoe & San and Australian Aborigines) present to eventually have a Khoe & San Village at the Vryfees Art Festival at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, the land of the Griqua and the Koranna People. This for me would really strengthen relationships our ancestor, Institutions of Higher Learning and other First Nations of the world. With that said, allow me be the first to say: Khore //hare ti /hlob - Welcome my friend May you enjoy this instalment of the Vrystaat Arts Festival as much as you did the previous years Kai gagans Tari da a!khais ge a sida di /gai Ons krag is in wie ons is Our strength is in whom we are Matla a rona a ho seo re leng sona Qalehong ya nako e ntjha Baahi ba Pele ba Afrika e Borwa First Nations of Southern Africa - (MaKhoe le MaSan) ba phetse kopanong ya semoya, ntle le lehloyo, mohono kapa meedi ya karohano. Ka ho tla ha bokoloniale (ho hapa le ho laola setjhaba se seng ke se seng), nakong eo ka yona ba ileng ba tloswa lefatsheng la bona le ho hanelwa ho phethahatsa ditumelo tsa bona tsa setso mmoho le puo ya bona ba ile ba lelera ka dilemo tse makgolo ba shebahala e se baahi ba tlwaelehileng ba buang puo e fapaneng mme ba ithuta moetlo o motjha. Ka mora dilemo tse 300 tsa bokoloniale le tse 40 tsa puso ya ba basweu ba mmalwa e neng e tsejwa ka hore ke apartheid nako e ntjha e ile ya fihla ka ho lokollwa ha Monghadi Nelson Mandela mme ya lebisa dikgethong tsa pele tsa demokerasi tse ileng tsa tshwarwa ka Mmesa wa Baahi ba Pele ba Afrika e Borwa (MaKhoe le MaSan) ba ile ba ikopanya hape ho tsoselletsa kamano le kopano yane ya semoya. Merabe ena e kenyeletsa e meraro e meholo ya batho ba MaSan ( MaKhomani,!MaXun le MaKhwe), ditjhaba tse fapaneng tsa Nama (MaKhoe-khoen), mekgatlo e meholo ya MaGriqua, baemedi ba ditloholo tsa MaKoranna le MaKhoe a Kapa (MaKhoe-Khoe a dulang lebopong la lewatle la Afrika Borwa). Tsosoloso ya botjhaba ba bona le ho lwanela lefatshe la bona ha ho eso fetohe empa ho tlisitse thahasello ho tswa ho bathahaselli ba fapaneng kaofela ha bona. Ka ho fana ka sebaka ho ditsebi tsa bonono tsa MaKhoe le MaSan ho nehelana ka monyetla wa ho ka bona lefatshe la bona ka tsela ya bonono, Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata o qadile tshebetso ya temoho e ka nnang ya aha bonngwe le Baahi ba Pele ba Afrika e Borwa. Jwalo ka ha kgatiso ena ya Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata e ntse e tswela pele, projeke ya rona ya ho tseba le ho ananela Baahi ba Pele e tebisa kutlwisiso ya kopano le ha re fapane. Dithuto tse ithutilweng maemong a Australia mabapi le ho kenyelets a le ho etsa ditlhahiso tsa bonono tsa Baahi ba Pele di amohelehe di tla thusa ka meralo e eketsehileng e mabapi le ho ba le seabo ha Baahi ba Pele Moketeng wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata. Maiteko a Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata a ho ananela ka ditsela tse ngata MaKhoe le MaSan jwalo ka Baahi ba Pele ba Afrika e Borwa ruri a bile le tsepamiso e matla ya maikhutlo Sebokeng sa Baahi ba Pele (First Nations Colloquium) se neng se tshwaretswe Bloemfontein ka tlasa tlhokomelo ya Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD). Qeto e ile ya nkwa ke ba amehang (MaKhoe le MaSan le MaAborigine a Australia) ba neng ba le teng hore ho be le Sebaka samakhoe le MaSan Moketeng wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata Yunivesithing ya Freistata e mane Bloemfontein, lefatsheng la Batho ba MaGriqua le MaKoranna. Ka nnete sena ho nna se tla ntlafatsa dikamano tsa badimo ba rona, Ditheo tsa Thuto e Phahameng le Baahi ba Pele ba bang ba lefatshe. Ka ho realo, ntumelleng ke be wa pele ho re: Khore//hare ti/hlob O amohelehile motswalle wa ka E se eka o ka natefelwa ke tlhomamiso ena ya Mokete wa tsa Bonono wa Freistata jwalo ka dilemong tse fetileng. Kai gagans

8 6 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Hoofondersteuners Main supporters Esmaré Weideman Uitvoerende hoof: Media24 Chief Executive: Media24 Media24 is n trotse stigtersborg van die Vrystaat se grootste kunstefees. Die fees het oor die jare verskillende vorme aangeneem en n paar keer van naam verander, maar sy fokus bly steeds die viering van Afrikaans, in al sy vorme. As uitgewer van Suid- Afrika se mees geliefde Afrikaanse mediaprodukte, lê die Vrystaat Kunstefees ons beslis na aan die hart. Die Rosestad is elke jaar slaggereed vir die duisende toeskouers wat vir n week op Kovsies se Bloemfonteinkampus toesak vir n groot verskeidenheid vermaak uit die boonste rakke. Ons word meegesleur deur drama, komedie, musiekteater, visuele- en woordkuns en dansteater en daar is hope om die kleingoed mee besig te hou. Dit is n kans om jou gunsteling kunstenaars in aksie te sien, en ook met nuwe talent kennis te maak. Dankie aan die organiseerders, kunstenaars, medeborge en die plaaslike gemeenskap wat dit elke jaar moontlik maak. Ons het verlede jaar vir die eerste keer n feeskafee gehad, waar al jou gunsteling Afrikaanse titels en platforms n gesellige kuierplek bied, en vanjaar maak ons weer so kom sê gerus hallo by die Netwerk24- feeskafee! En soos altyd kan jy al jou feesnuus in die feeskoerant, Stronk, kry, wat daagliks deur Volksblad se redaksiespan uitgegee word. Ek is seker vanjaar se fees gaan weereens die perfekte medisyne wees om die Vrystaatse koue af te weer. Geniet dit! Gert Coetzee Volksbladredakteur Volksblad Editor Kuns uit, van, vir én tussen gemeenskappe. Die 18de Vrystaat Kunstefees se boodskap in Khoisan (hierbo), Afrikaans, Engels en Sesotho dra tweeledige diepgang. Dit gee respekvolle erkenning aan die Khoisan vir hul diep geestelike verhouding met Suid- Afrika, die Vrystaat, hul voorouers en ander Suid- Afrikaners. En dit anker Afrikaans, as VK-stigtertaal van die taal van ons hart, naas ons ander tale as n taal van Afrika met n volwaardige inheemse status. Vanjaar se tema Migrasie spreek van n fees van kunste, kultuur, taal en mense wat immer in beweging is. Wat vloei, uitreik en groei uit, van, vir én tussen gemeenskappe. Nie as n eilandjie nie, maar as n lewende, dinamiese en omsluitende veeltal van kosmosse. Die VK (gestig as die Volksblad-kunstefees; toe Vryfees) van 8 tot 14 Julie se kernbesigheid bly die kunste. Ter wille van kuns en ter wille van groei en verandering. Derhalwe ook vanjaar se klem op restoratiewe én eksperimentele kuns. Met deelnemers vanuit Afrika, Asië, Europa, Kanada en Australië. Die hooffees bied in omvang dieselfde as gewoonlik. Vrynge brei van 34 aanbiedings uit tot sowat 50. En die Literatuurfees brei ook na die Media24-feestent uit. Volksblad, as n deel van Media24, belê graag in die toekoms. Dankie aan vennote soos die Universiteit van die Vrystaat, NATi, ATKV en die Vrystaat-Kunstetrust. Media24 is a proud founding sponsor of the Vrystaat Arts Festival. Over the years, the festival has taken various forms and had a few name changes, but its focus remains a celebration of Afrikaans in all its variations. As publisher of South Africa s most loved Afrikaans media products, the Vrystaat Arts Festival lies close to our hearts. Every year, the City of Roses is more than ready to receive thousands of visitors who stream to the Kovsie Campus for a huge variety of top class entertainment. Here you will be moved by drama, comedy, music theatre, visual and word art as well as dance. This is your opportunity to see your favourite artists in action and to meet new talent. There is also lots to keep the little ones busy. A big thank you to all the organisers, artists, sponsors and the local community who make this possible. Last year we had the first festival café, where all your favourite Afrikaans publications and platforms offer a congenial visitors nook, and this year will be no different. Please come and say hallo at the Netwerk24 festival café. As in previous years, you can read all your festival news in the festival newspaper, Stronk, which will be issued daily by the Volksblad editorial team. I am positive that this year s festival will once again be the perfect medicine against the cold winter weather. Enjoy! Khoekhoegowab: Vrystaati di Dī//khasib!Gâi!gâisens ge #an!gâs tsī!gôasiba Khoe-San Khoena ra mâ. Nē khoen ge //în aboxan!na /gaisa #goms tsī!hû//arede! kho/gara hâ,nâu khoen!hūb din /khas khami Arts from, for and between communities. The message of the 18th Vrystaat Arts Festival in Khoisan (above), Afrikaans, English and Sesotho carries twofold substance. It respectfully acknowledges the Khoisan and their deep spiritual attachment to their ancestors and their relationships with South Africa, the Free State and our other peoples. It also anchors Afrikaans, as founding language of the Vrystaat Arts Festival, in conjunction with our other languages firmly as an indigenous African tongue in its own right. This year s theme Migration denotes a festival of arts, cultures, languages and people who are always on the move. There is flux, outreach and growth from, for and between our communities. Not as an island, but as living, dynamic and inclusive universes within universes. The arts remain the core business of the Vrystaat Arts Festival (founded as the Volksblad Arts Festival; thereafter known as Vryfees) from 8 to 14 July. For the sake of art and for the sake of growth and change. Hence also this year s emphasis on restorative and experimental art. With participants from Africa, Asia, Europe, Canada and Australia. The main festival offers its usual comprehensive menu. Vrynge grows from 34 events to about 50. The Literature Festival spils over to the Media24 festival tent. Volksblad, as a part of Media24, gladly invests in our common future. Thanks to partners such as the University of the Free State, NATi, ATKV, Free State Arts Trust and the Vrystaat Arts Festival team.

9 Feesboodskappe Festival Messages Melaetsa ya Mokete 7 Deidre Le Hanie Besturende direkteur: ATKV Managing Director: ATKV Waar daar geen menslike konneksie is nie, is daar geen deernis nie. En sonder dinge soos deernis, n gemeenskap, toewyding, goedheid en menslike begrip verbrokkel vrede. Kuns en literatuur is belangrike teenvoeters daarvoor. Dit was die mening van die Amerikaanse skrywer Susan Vreeland, wat bekend was vir haar passie vir letterkunde en die kunste. By die ATKV, wat vanjaar 88 jaar oud is, voel ons ewe passievol oor die rol wat die kunste kan speel in die kweek van onderlinge begrip en samehorigheid. Dit is daarom vir die ATKV n voorreg om vanjaar vir die derde jaar as n borg van die Literatuurfees by die Vrystaat Kunstefees betrokke te wees. Hierdie fees, wat bestaan uit diskoers- en skrywersgesprekke, boekbekendstellings, huldigingsgeleenthede, n digterskafee en rondetafelgesprekke, word vanjaar weer by die ATKV-Boeke-oase gehou. Geniet die fees, en kom loer in! Ons sien daarna uit om jou te verwelkom! Where there is no human connection, there is no compassion. Without compassion, then community, commitment, loving-kindness, human understanding, and peace all shrivel. Individuals become isolated, the isolated turn cruel, and the tragic hovers in the forms of domestic and civil violence. Art and literature are antidotes to that. A quote from the American author, Susan Vreeland, who was known for her love for literature and the arts. The ATKV is passionate about the role arts play in the creation of mutual understanding and togetherness. It is therefore a great privilege for the ATKV to be a sponsor of the Literature Festival for the third consecutive year. This festival, which consists of discourse discussions with authors, book launches, an honours ceremony, a poet s café and roundtable discussions, will be held at the ATKV Boeke-oase on the main campus. Enjoy the festival and feel free to visit us. We are looking forward to welcome you! Cornelia Faasen Hoof-Uitvoerende Beampte: Nasional Teater-inisiatief Chief Executive Officer: National Theatre Initiative Dit is weer eens vir NATi n groot eer om by die Vrystaatse Kunstefees betrokke te wees. Hierdie fees is n unieke mengsel van innoverende teater, treffende openbare kunsprojekte en ingrypende, soms ongemaklike, gesprekke. Die fees word nie sonder rede in Bloemfontein, hoofstad van die Vrystaat, gehou nie; die stad het ontwikkel in n smeltpot van tale en kulture (die rigting wat die universiteit die laaste paar jaar ingeslaan het, dra grootliks hiertoe by). Gevolglik is dit gepas dat NATi en die Vrystaat Kunstefees se première-produksies eksperimenteel van aard is. Ons doen dus n beroep op inwoners om GodgOdgoD en Alpha te kom ervaar; albei produksies beloof om n onvergeetlike ervaring te wees. Vanweë ons betrokkenheid by PACE (Pan-African Creative Exchange) posisioneer ons Afrikaans as n taal van die vasteland en van ons land; ook as n taal wat, deur kreatiewe uitruiling met ander tale en kultuurgroepe, n belangrike bydrae tot ons nasionale verhale lewer. Ons is n trotse borg van hierdie fees en sy inisiatiewe. Ons is ook trots op ons status as n Afrika-taalinisiatief en sien uit na nog n fees ván mense vír mense. Karen Meiring MNET: Direkteur kyknet-kanale MNET: Director kyknet channels Een fees, baie stories, is juis waarom kyknet by die Vrystaatfees betrokke is en wil bly. Ons het dieselfde doelstellings om mense deur ons stories bymekaar te bring en te inspireer. kyknet wil altyd binne konteks n integrale deel van die groter Suid-Afrikaanse gemeenskap en Afrikaanse gemeenskappe wees. Ons stories en die diversiteit daarvan gee aan die Afrikaanse taalgemeenskappe n uniekheid wat eie aan ons land en ons mense is. Die Vrystaatfees neem ons ook op n taallose reis, deur die kunste en kreatiwiteit te verken. Dit daag uit en vermaak en bied n visuele uiting met emosionele impak. Stories en nogmaals stories van verbeelding en vertel. Dit bly n persoonlike ervaring en viering van wie ons almal is. NATi is once again proud to be involved in the Vrystaat Arts Festival. This festival is a unique blend of innovative theatre, arresting public art projects, and engaged and difficult discourses. There is a good reason why this festival takes place in Bloemfontein, capital of the Free State; the city has become a melting pot of various languages and cultures (in no small part due to the direction that the university has taken over the past few years). It is therefore fitting that NATi and the Festival s productions premiering at the Vrystaat Arts Festival are of the experimental kind. We strongly urge people to come and experience GodgOdgoD and Alpha. Both promise an unforgettable experience. Through our involvement in PACE (the Pan-African Creative Exchange) Afrikaans is positioned as a language of this continent and country; and as a language that, through creative exchange with other languages and cultural groups, has much to contribute to our national narrative. We are a proud sponsor of the festival and its initiatives. We are also a proud African language initiative and are looking forward to another Free State festival of the people for the people. One festival, many stories; that is why kyknet is involved in the Free State Arts Festival and will remain so. We have the same goals in bringing people together with our stories as well as to inspire. kyknet always wants to be an integral part, within context, of the bigger South African community and Afrikaans communities. Our stories and the diversity thereof render a uniqueness to Afrikaans language communities, unique to our country and people. The Free State Arts Festival takes us on a journey of no language to explore the arts and creativity. It challenges, entertains and offers a visual expression with emotional impact. Stories of imagination and recount. It remains a personal experience and celebration of who we all are.

10 8 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Openbare & lewende kuns Public & Live Art A.I.R. (Altitude Immersive Radio) Lead artist: Julia Drouhin Poet and co-publisher: Thuthukani Ndlovu Costume designer: Pontsho Disela Producer: Kezia Gerber Facilitators & collaborators: Adelaide Tambo Public Library Curator: Miné Kleynhans & Angela De Jesus PIAD co-ordinator: Palesa Segomotso PAP producer: Adriaan Meyer SITUATE producer: Emma Porteus Technical producer: Phillipa Stafford Deelnemers (radiostasies, digters & uitvoerders) / Participants (radio stations, poets and performers): Nkhabu Armok, Felicia Atkinson, Lindiwe Bakaqa, Richie Cyngler, Selena De Carvalho, Rachel Edwards, Kay Da Word (Kananelo Khosi), Kevin, Mbongeni Khumalo (Dominuis Litis), Arjan Kok, Raymond Letsitsa, Maanvrou Lunar Lady (Elzette Boucher), Busisiwe Mahlangu, Hlengiwe Mbanjwa, Eyethu Mfazwe, Mohato (Moleboheng Morakabi), Reabetswebotle Mokone (IAMLimit), Tshepo Molefe, Ayanda Msweli, Thuthukani Ndlovu, Nduk nhleh Blu Wolf, Osiiiris (Thabo Happiness Masiza), Edith Perrenot, Toiwa Petronella (Nellah Nonkondlo Mtanenhlabathi), Bernadette Richards, Jubilee Rivombo, Nthabeleng Sekee, Louine Slater, Soil, Supermaket Flowers (Lindokuhle Maphatwana), Bontle Tau, Th Amare (Eric Ragoabe), Lerato Tsotetsi, Tumi Wordshifter (Itumeleng Makgoale), Vutivi (Baloyi Sharon), Xtreme Sanity (Mercy Dhliwayo) 11 July :30 12:00 Die prosessie begin by Adelaide Tambo Publieke Biblioteek en eindig by Hoffmanplein/ Procession starts at Adelaide Tambo Public Library and ends at Hoffman Square 14 Julie :30 12:00 ATKV boeke-oase (tent) n Boekbekendstelling in die vorm van n openbare opvoering, die plaaslike gemeenskap wat as n openbare kunswerk dien, n transmissiewolk geskep deur radiouitsendings en n radiopiekniek op Hoffmanplein is vanjaar die vlagskipproduksie van die Program vir Innovasie en Kunstevormontwikkeling (Pika) op die Vrystaat Kunstefees. Julia Drouhin is die skepper van A.I.R. (Altitude Immersive Radio). Die grondslag vir die projek is die poësieboek Lost Lover deur Australiese en Suid-Afrikaanse skrywers. n Groep stappers in kostuums toegerus met n kolossale radio-ontvangstoestel sal dele uit die boek vertolk. Die gesproke teks en opnames van omgewingsgeluide, oftewel klankskap, vorm die klankbaan vir die uitvoering. Drouhin se werk is in galerye, kunssentrums en feeste in Europa, Brasilië en Australië aangebied en oor luggolwe en aanlyn radio s uitgesaai. In 2014 het sy die Giuseppe Englertprys in Switserland ontvang om n musiekklok-installasie en uitvoering vir die Junctionfees in 2016 in Tasmanië te skep. Sy was vroeër die medeskepper van n eksperimentele en elektroakoestiese fees in Frank ryk en n radiofoniese dag wat met 100 kunstenaars in 56 galerye en oor radio s oor die wêreld heen uitgevoer is. A.I.R. (Altitude Immersive Radio) is a performative poetry book launch and public community artwork that creates a cloud of transmission through a relay of radio broadcasts ending with a picnic on Hoffman Square. Based on posters seen in the streets of Bloemfontein, a Lost Lover digital and limited edition printed book of poetry was written in collaboration with South African and Tasmanian writers. Words are mixed with recordings of the local soundscape for a live public broadcast, also score for the performance. As a forest of voices in the radio wilderness, a group of walkers costumed with a giant radio receiver will enact parts of the book to the public, embodying both the poetry and the airwaves. Join the A.I.R. with your lost lover contribution and share it at the radio picnic! A.I.R is the 2018 Signature project of the Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD), an Arts initiative by the University of the Free State and the Vrystaat Art Festival, generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Ondersteun deur / Supported by: Public Art Project (PAP), SITUATE Art in Festivals, Adelaide Tambo Public Library, Australia Council for the Arts. Julia Drouhin and team, AIR project Bloemfontein CBD, 2018 (Photographer Kezia Gerber)

11 Openbare & lewende kuns Public & live art 9 disobedience rules! Artist: pvi collective with Teddy B Vuitton & local participants (Bfn), Production manager: Erick Strydom, PIAD 75 min Gratis / Free Hoffmanplein/ Hoffman Square 10 Jul 15:00; 11 Jul 13:00; 12 Jul 11:00 Die sogenaamde Australiese molesmakers, pvi collective, bied n aktiewe bordspeletjie, disobedience rules!,aan. Inspirerende gemeenskapsleiers gaan in drie sessies op n geheime plek by pvi aansluit om insae te gee in die wêreld van burgerlike wangedrag. Hier is dit jou burgerlike plig om kreatief ongehoorsaam te wees. Terwyl die spelers die dobbelsteen gooi en maniere van wangedrag vermeerder, moet hulle besin oor die potensiële burgerlike wangedrag op n plaaslike vlak. Die idees en teorieë wat die spelers skep, verlaat die bordspel en vaar die strate in om op die publiek getoets te word. n Topspan onbeskaafde staatsamptenare (uncivil servants) sal op Hoffmanplein die idees in aksie omskakel. disobedience rules! gebruik die spel as n aanknopingspunt om oor die maatskaplike waarde van burgerlike wangedrag te besin. Kom help ons om humor, taktiese kattekwaad en kollektiewe optrede as nuwe maniere van daaglikse aktivisme in Bloemfontein te toets Australian sly mischief makers, pvi collective hit town with their live action board game, disobedience rules! For three sessions only, inspiring and diverse community leaders will join pvi at a secret location to lift the lid to a world of civil disobedience, where it is your civic duty to creatively misbehave. A kick-ass team of uncivil servants, are stationed at Hoffman Square ready to transform players thoughts into action. From the tiniest acts of refusal to the most audacious public interventions, disobedience rules! Join us on the city streets as we deploy humour, tactical mischief and collective action as a means to test out new forms of everyday activism in Bloemfontein. disobedience rules! was conceptualised in collaboration with Alex Rinsler (UK). pvi collective is ondersteun deur/supported by: West Australian government (Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries) and the Australian Government deur /though the Australian Council, it s arts funding and advisory body. Sig n vertikale reis/ Sight - a vertical journey Artist: Marcus Neustetter Partnership: PIAD, Andrew. W. Mellon Fondation, UFS, Vrystaat Kunstefees Participants: Navalsig School & Community, Naval Hill Planetarium, Boyden Observatory, Clearwater min Gratis / Free Naval Hill Planetarium 11 Jul 18:00; 12 Jul 18:00; 14 Jul 18:00 Ek wil wetenskaplike navorsing en aanbieding verander na samewerking en persoonlike verkenning. Die Boyden-sterrewag en die Naval Hill Planetarium is ideale ruimtes vir sodanige ontdekking. Naval Hill troon as n baken bokant Bloemfontein uit, byna soos n verspieder wat oor die see uitkyk. Dié heuwel en planetarium is op die rand van n yslike sterrestelsel van geheimenisse waarvan talle inwoners aan die voet van die heuwel uitgesluit is hulle is nie deel van die bevoorregte ontdekkings en visualisering van vergeleë plekke nie. Deur n reeks kreatiewe intervensies bied Die vertikale reis waarin gekyk word na die vreemdhede in die hemelruim bo jou en die werklikhede van die alledaagse uitdagings onder jou produksie-eksperimente op Naval Hill, Boyden-sterrewag en die woonbuurt aan die voet, om persoonlike stories te vertel en kollektiewe uitdrukking te gee. Dit word vir die duur van die fees teen Naval Hill en in die planetarium geprojekteer. Soos in Neustetter se werk word relevante plaaslike tegnologie gebruik vir die skep van poëtiese skadubeelde, ligtekeninge en stopraam-animasie om plaaslike stories te vertel en uitdrukking te artikuleer. Hopelik sal artistieke landskappe en spekulatiewe toekomsvisioene hieruit vloei en gehore geïnspireer word om hul unieke perspektiewe tot planetariumvertonings by te dra. I want to turn the spaces of scientific pursuit and presentation into a studio of co -production and personal exploration. Naval Hill stands as a beacon above the Bloemfontein landscape. This hill and planetarium sits at the edge of a vast galaxy of mysteries, yet many at the foot of this hill are not part of the privileged discoveries and imaginings of distant places. Through a series of creative interventions, The Vertical Journey - a gesture both of looking up into the curiosities of space and down onto the realities of today s challenges - present production experiments on Naval Hill, Boyden Observatory, and the neighbourhood below it, to tell personal stories and collective expressions. These are projected on the side of Naval Hill and in the planetarium during the time of the Festival. Marcus Neustetter, Naval Hill Planetarium, 2018 (Photo courtesy of the artist) pvi collective, disobedience rules!, 2018 (image courtesy of the artists)

12 10 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Staging change (a Re-Future project) Artist: Keith Armstrong Gratis /Free $ Australia Council for the Arts, QUT Creative Industries 12 Jul 18:00 Vrynge, 13 Jul 18:00 Art Market, 14 Jul 10:00 - COB Roodewal, 129 Vlei Ave In het die Australiese kunstenaar Keith Armstrong n ingeburgerde mediakunstenaar in die projek Re-Future geword. Die doel met die projek is om inwoners in informele nedersettings te bemagtig om beelde te skep van die sosiale en ekologiese wêreld waarin hulle graag sal wil woon. Armstrong se bydrae is kreatiewe prosesse, hulpbronne en kunstige denke. Die medewerkers is benewens die inwoners, die Suid Afrikaanse NRO Qala Phelang Tala (onder leiding van Anita Venter), die Program vir Innovasie en Kunstevormontwikkeling (PIKO), die Vrystaat Kunstefees, die Universiteit van die Vrystaat en ander aktiviste. Hierdie werk vier die merkwaardige prestasies van die Bloemfonteinse agente vir verandering wat die publiek sal laat besef watter radikale nuwe idees vir mediakuns uit die scenario gevloei het. Are we the one? During Australian artist Keith Armstrong became an embedded media artist within the collaborative project Re-Future. Collaborators were informal settlement residents, South African NGO Qala Phelang Tala (led by Anita Venter), Program for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD), the Vrystaat Art Festival, University Free State and other associated activists. Staging Change presents significant learnings from this process, in a night time projection installation event, lighting up the mobile stage built to frame and encourage this powerful journey towards regenerative futures. Keith Armstrong, Re-Future project, 2017 (Image courtesy of the Artist) Artist: Keith Armstrong, David Finnigan R30 $ Arts House, Australia Council for the Arts (New Digital Theatre Initiative), City of Melbourne ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 12 Jul 14:00, 13 Jul 14:00 Twee vreemdelinge se ervaringswêreld word vervleg deur n spesiale app op n digitale foon, wat lei tot spontane uitvoering oor samewerking en verhoudings. Twee voetgangers, wat die eerste keer ontmoet, gebruik tegelykertyd (maar apart) n program op twee fone om n staproete op te neem en te verpersoonlik. In die proses skep hulle besonderse oomblikke en verrassings vir mekaar. Daarna lei die app hulle om die roete te volg wat die ander persoon geskep het. Uiteindelik, aan die einde van die ervaring, kan hulle kies of hulle die ander persoon in lewende lywe wil ontmoet. Neem deel: papvrystaat@gmail.com. A collaborative, performative and relational experience for two people, woven together by a custom digital phone app. Two walkers, who have never met, simultaneously use a phone app to record a personalised walk around their locality, crafting a series of special moments and surprises for each other. The app then allows participants to continue their two walks, but now directed by what the other person has just created for them. Finally, at the end of the experience they can then choose whether they would actually like to meet in person. Take part: papvrystaat@gmail.com. Are we the one?, 2017 (Image courtesy of the Artist) Grensloos Borderless Art(i) Wezile Mgibe 15 min Gratis / Free kyknet Scaena 9 Jul 18:15 Dié lewende kunsuitvoering beeld die uitmergelende stryd uit wat kreatiewe Afrikane ondervind wanneer hulle vir geld aansoek doen of hulp van enige aard probeer bekom. Die werk bestaan uit installasies en visuele kuns en is n dialoog oor hoe kuns verbeter kan word en die waarde wat dit vir die gemeenskap het. Die idee is om waarde toe te voeg tot die huidige Afrika-praktyk, waarde aan kuns te heg en kontemporêre kuns wyer bekend te stel. Mgibe is n alumnis van die PIKO Openlab A Live Art performance depicting how taxing and draining the system is for African creatives: The process of applying for funding and the struggle to procure any kind of help. The work includes installation and visuals and is a dialogue on how we can better art and the value it plays in our society. The initial plan is to bring value to the African current practice, dignity to art and voice to contemporary art. Mgibe is an alumnus of the PIAD Openlab 2016.

13 Grensloos Borderless 11 Willem Boshoff, Big Druid in his Cubicle, Installation View, SMAC Gallery,2013 Big Druid in his cubicle - Willem Boshoff Gratis /Free Kampus, UV / Campus, UFS Volg die Big Druid-borde om sy klein cubiculum te vind. Follow the Big Druid signs to find his small cubicle. Willem Boshoff leef daagliks as n druïde. Vir die duur van vanjaar se kunstefees is hy die Big Druid wat in sy spesiaal voorbereide cubiculum op die kampus sal leef, werk en slaap. In dié performancekunsuitstalling kry besoekers die geleentheid om die uitsonderlike wêreld van n internasionaal bekroonde kunstenaar en homo universalis te betree. Ervaar binne die grense van sy cubiculum die denke van n kunstenaar wat geen grense ken nie. Willem Boshoff lives his life as a druid. For the duration of this year s festival, he will be Big Druid who lives, works, and sleeps on-site in his specially prepared cubicle. In this performance art exhibition, visitors get to step into the extraordinary world of an internationally acclaimed artist and homo universalis. Druid walks - Willem Boshoff R85 (max 25) 10 Jul: 10h00-12h00 11 Jul: 10h00-12h00 12 Jul:10h00-12h00 13 Jul: 10h00-12h00 14 Jul: 10h00-12h00 Willem Boshoff, Druid Mobile Die wêreldbekende konseptuele kunstenaar Willem Boshoff bied sy alombekende druïde-wandelinge in Bloemfontein aan. Suid-Afrika se Groot Druïde neem deelnemers op stil peinsende wandelinge deur onbekende omgewings met die doel om skoonheid te ontdek op plekke wat ander kwalik sal betree Elke stapgroep kom by die sirkel (die tiekie ) oorkant Abraham Fischer-koshuis bymekaar, vanwaar Boshoff se 1950 s druïde-voertuig sal vertrek na die plek waar die druïde-wandeling sal plaasvind. Ná die staptog keer deelnemers terug na die druïde se cubiculum waar hy sy belewing van die dag se ontdekkings sal verduidelik. Beneath the same silence Willem Boshoff brings his celebrated druid walks to Bloemfontein. Participants join South Africa s Big Druid on quiet, contemplative walks at undisclosed locations in the city. The purpose of a druid walk, they will learn, is to dig up beauty in places that others would hesitate to explore... Each walking party convenes at the roundabout (the tiekie ) opposite Abraham Fischer residence on campus, from where Boshoff s 1950 s druid mobile will depart to the site of the druid walk. After the walk, the party returns to the Big Druid s cubicle to see him decipher and discuss the discoveries of the day. Siphumeze Khundayi Bongile Lecoge-Zulu Ndumiso Sibanda 40 min R60 Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 9 Jul 16:30, 11 Jul 16:30 Kan n vrou regtig n ander vrou mishandel? Kan hulle dit nie net uitbaklei nie? Min mense glo geweld kom tussen intieme maats van dieselfde geslag voor, maar dit gebeur. Beneath the Same Silence verken dié donker verskynsel deur die gehoor op n emosionele reis te neem van n vrou in so n verhouding. Die vertoning lig die sluier oor die soort geweld en ontbloot die skaamte, pyn en isolasie wat dikwels daarmee saamhang. Can a woman really abuse another woman? Can t you just...fight it out? Intimate partner violence is not something many imagine happens in same-sex relationships but it does. Beneath the Same Silence explores this dark hidden realm by taking you on the emotional journey of a woman in an abusive relationship. The performance queers the cloak of silence that covers this particular type of violence, as it takes the audience behind this veil and reveal the shame, pain, and isolation often felt. Orkes van tonge/ Orchestra of tongues/ Orchestra ea maleme Invisible Practice, Kezia Gerber Glen Murray $ Salamanca Arts Centre, Australia Council for the Arts Multi-lingual Jason James 120 min Gratis / Free Callie Human (kelder) 10 Jul 16:00-18:00, 12 Jul 10:00-12:00, 13 Jul 16:00-18:00 Orkes van tonge is n meesleurende, konfronterende en brose werk, wat nadenke en gesprek ontlok. As jy in Orkes van tonge niks verstaan wat gesê word nie, sal jy die onsigbare soek en dit sal boekdele spreek. Orkes van tonge: diversiteit van eenheid versterk. Orchestra of tongues is a confronting, tender work that evokes conversation about language and humanity. If in Orchestra of tongues you understand nothing that is said, you will look for the unsaid and it will speak volumes. Orchestra of tongues: the diversity of oneness is amplified. Orchestra ya maleme ke mosebetsi o amohelang, o tobileng o tsotellang o tsosang menahano le dipuisano ka dipuo le botho. Senono sa Tasmanian e leng Glen Murray o ile a sebedisana le maafrika Borwa ho neha baahi bana monyetla wa ho hlahisa maikutlo a bona. Orchestra ya maleme: ho fapafapana ha bonngwe ho a matlafatswa.

14 12 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. DEURnis een-tot-een teater/ one-on-one theatre Theatrerocket R220 per pakket / per package 90 min 16 LVSNDM Beyers Naude Residence Pakket 1 / Package 1 (Bang, Koud, Winkelpop), Pakket 2 / Package 2 (Broei, Rou, Anders), Pakket 3 / Package 3 (Bloos, Toets, Hoffie) 9-14 Jul, 15:00 & 16:30 & 18:00 For information about English performances, please vrystaataf@gmail.com Unieke, grensverskuiwende teater: een akteur, een gehoorlid, plekspesifiek. Wenner van die 2018 kyknet Blou Fiësta vir Innoverende Teater en benoem as Beste Algehele Produksie (Aardklop 2017). DEURnis is n opwindende nuwe teaterervaring en n eerste vir Suid-Afrika - teater deur een akteur vir een gehoorlid. Dié intieme produksies speel af in verskeie vertrekke in n koshuis. Een kaartjie gee jou toegang tot n pakket van drie saamgegroepeerde toneelstukke wat, met pouses tussenin, sowat 90 minute duur. Unique, cutting edge theatre: One actor, one audience member, site-spesific. Winner of the 2018 kyknet Blou Fiesta for Innovation in Theatre en nominated as Best Overall Production (Aardklop 2017). DEURnis is an exciting new theatre experience and a first for South Africa: theatre with one actor and one audience member. This intimate production takes place in several dorm rooms. A ticket gives you access to a package of three curated performances lasting around 90 minutes including intervals. Bang 1 n Jong bruid kry koue voete oomblikke voor haar groot dag. Bang verken die millenniërgenerasie se vrees vir langtermynverhoudings. Moet sy, of moet sy nie? A young bride gets cold feet minutes before her big day. Bang addresses the Millenial generation s fear for long-term commitment in relationships. Does she have to.or not? Mia-Anne O Kennedy Shareen Swart Debeer Cloete Koud n Skoolseun met n geheim. Verbode liefde wat tot elke prys stilgehou moet word. Hoe lank kan n mens dit wat nie mag wees nie, wegsteek voordat dit jou begin inhaal? A schoolboy with a secret. Forbidden love that should be kept secret at all costs. How long can you keep that, which may not be, from the world, before it overtakes you? Ben Pienaar Henque Heymans 1 Winkelpop Doon is nie die skerpste potlood nie... Sy eensaamheid dryf hom in die arms van Nina, n winkelpop, wat hy by sy werk steel. Mooi babas is nie altyd bedoel vir mooi liefde nie. Doon is not the sharpest pencil... His loneliness drives him into the arms of Nina, a mannequin, which he steals from his workplace. Beautiful babies are not always meant for beautiful love. Tiaan Slabbert Braam van der Vyver Johan van der Merwe, Ben Pienaar 1 Broei n Meisie sit al dae lank en broei op n eier... wat sal uitbroei? n Droom? n Nuwe evolusie? Die strewe om iets te laat leef wat niemand anders in glo of ondersteun nie... vandag is die dag! A girl sits for days breeding on an egg what will be hatching? A dream? An evolution? The strive to let something live that nobody else can believe in but today is the day! 2 Rou Jantjie se kosbaarste en enigste besitting, sy Gummy Bear T-hemp, pas hom lankal nie meer nie. As slagoffer van mensehandel moes hy oornag leer seks is meer as klere uittrek en soen. Jantjie s most precious and only possession, his Gummy Bears t-shirt, doesn t fit him at all. As victim of human trafficking, he had to learn overnight sex is more than undressing and kissing. 2 Anders Fanie verskyn skielik van nêrens. Hy lyk ietwat kêns en verward. Sy grootste wens is om in te pas, maar jy is die een met die drie wense... Fanie suddenly appears from nowhere. He looks quite mad and confused. His biggest wish is to fit in, but you are the one with the three wishes 2 Gene McCaskill Dewald van der Merwe Èmil Haarhoff Corné Joubert Ilne Fourie Henque Heymans Ester Rossouw Henque Heymans Èmil Haarhoff Bloos 3 Soms raak die eensaamheid net te veel. Julle het op n dating app ontmoet. Hierdie is sy eerste keer en hy is onseker hoe dinge inmekaar steek Sometimes the loneliness just gets too much. You have met on a dating app. This is his first time and he is uncertain how things will pan out Toets Jy doen jou bes in die klaskamer. Daar is uitblinkers maar party kinders se oë is vol hartseer. As jy die toets dop, sal dit verreikende gevolge hê. You give your best in the classroom. There are achievers, but there are some with sadness in their eyes. If you fail the test, it leads to detrimental results 3 Hoffie Wie is die regter? Wie is die beskuldigde? En wie is Fabulabulous? n Een-tot-een-kabaret. Who is the judge? Who is the accussed? And who is Fabulabulous? A one-on-one cabaret. 3 Barend Kriel Roche van Blerk Llewellyn Steenkamp Johann Smith Michelle Kim Hoffman Johann Smith Johann Smith

15 Grensloos Borderless 13 GodgOdgoD Charlton George, Tiisetso Mashifane, Ilana Cilliers, Wolf Britz, Thembekile Komani Ilana Cilliers & Wolf Britz Ilana Cilliers Rob de Graaf Tiisetso Mashifane Wolf Britz PG D NATi, US Woordfees, Vrystaat Kunstefees, Afr, Eng, isix, Ses, + 70 min R120 PACOFS Basement Parking 9-14 Jul 18:00 & 20:00 maak se GodgOdgoD ondersoek skepping, die skeppingsproses en die effek van skepping op die omgewing. Die skepping van wêrelde, utopies, distopies, van idees, van ideologieë, geloofsisteme, van kunswerke, van voorwerpe, van vorm... Wat skep ek? Hoe skep ek? Hoe staan ek pa vir my skeppings? GodgOdgoD is n interaktiewe, sensoriese teaterervaring; n reeks poëtiese fisiese eksperimente wat aspekte van verskeie skeppingsmites en -teorieë uitbeeld, bevraagteken, ontdek en ontgin. As dit pap reën, moet jy skep. Maak n plan. maak s GodgOdgoD investigates creation, the creative process and the effects of creation on the environment. The creation of worlds, utopias, dystopias, of ideas, of ideologies, religious systems, of artworks, of objects, of form...what do I create? How do I create? How do I stand behind my creations? GodgOdgoD is an interactive, sensory theatrical experience; a series of poetic physical experiments showing, questioning, exploring and excavating aspects of various creation myths and theories. Make a move, make it rain. The stone mother (herself) Phillippa Stafford 30 min R60 n Kristalradio- en vokale optrede wat plaaslike minerale gebruik om elektromagnetiese frekwensies, die gees van die berg en die ondergrond te absorbeer. Die titel is afgelei van die Slawiërs se mitiese verhaal Die Meesteres van die Koperberg, wat handel oor n geheimsinnige berggees wat mynbou op sekere plekke toelaat of verhinder. Mynwerkers het geglo sy beskerm hul ondergrondse rykdom. Sy is ook die Malagietmeisie en Klipmoeder genoem, terwyl die mynwerkers van haarself gepraat het. Kayza Rose & Tarik Elmoutawakil $ Unlimited UK 120 min Gratis / Free Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 10 Jul 10:00 Kezia Gerber Beyers Naudé Gazellie 10 Jul 18:30, 11 Jul 11:00 & 15:00, 13 Jul 15:00 There s never a bad time to party The work was originally conceived as a crystal radio and vocal performance at The Unconformity festival in Queenstown, Tasmania, uising local minerals to glean electromagnetic frequencies, embodying the spirit of the mountain and the underground. The title of the project is derived from the Slavic mythological story of The Mistress of the Copper Mountain, about a mysterious mountain spirit who was known to allow or prevent mining in certain places. Miners believed her to be their protector and the guardian of underground riches. She was known variously as the Malachite Maiden, The Stone Mother, and was usually referred to by miners as Herself. James Bellorini, 2017 Sluit aan by Kayza Rose en Tarik Elmoutawakil vir n dansparty / kreatiewe werksessie waarin jou kreatiewiteit aan die gang gesit sal word en jy jou aktivistiese spiere kan bult. In die verlede het anderskleuriges en die LGBTQI -groep deur musiek en dans in opstand gekom én bande gesmee, hetsy op slaweskepe in die koloniale tyd, of op gewilde danspartye in New York se danssale. Dit is duidelik dat mense wat dieselfde ruimte, ritmes en danspassies deel, weerstand teen onderdrukking bied. Dit is ook n middel vir liefde liefde vir die gemeenskap en liefde vir jouself. Join Kayza Rose and Tarik Elmoutawakil for a morning dance party/creative lab, designed to get your creative juices flowing and your activist muscles flexing. Throughout history, both people of colour and LGBTQI folks have utilised music and dance as a mode of resistance and connection, whether during colonial times on board slave ships, or at the Vogue Balls at dance halls in New York City. It is clear that the simple act of sharing space, rhythms and dance moves serves as an active force against oppression, and a radical tool for love, love for the community and love for the self.

16 14 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket S E Hoffmanplein / Hoffman Square 9 13 Jul 08:00-17:00 Gratis / Free / Mahala Executive Creative Producer: Adriaan Meyer Creative Producer: Reabetswe Mokone PAP omskep die Bloemfontein-middestad met openbare optredes, installasies, ingrypings, tydelike beeldhouwerke, visuele kuns, muurskilderye, impromptu blitsskares en modevertonings. Gratis internetkonneksie. PAP transforms Bloemfontein s inner-city with public performances, installations, interventions, temporary sculptures, visual art, murals, impromptu flash mobs and fashion shows. Free wifi conection 4 x 4 Gratis / Free 4 x 24 hours Hoffman Square Dina Grobler, Louis Kruger, Kezia Gerber, Esther Jacobs, Bloemfontein-gemeenskap/ Bloemfontein community 9 Jul 12:00 13 Jul 12:00 4 kontrasterede beelde; 4 seisoene in verf vasgevang; op 4 aparte panele vergestalt; net sigbaar vanuit die 4 windrigtings = vier saam een siklus voltooid. 4 moedertale vergader; uit 4 buurte van n stad; 4 laerskole gevestig in elk; met 4 afsonderlike skoolliedere = vier saam ons grond met een volkslied. 4 contrasting images; 4 seasons captured in paint; displayed on 4 separate panels; visible only from the 4 wind directions = celebrating their role in one cycle completed. 4 mother tongues meeting, from 4 neighborhoods of a city; 4 primary schools located in each; with 4 separate school anthems = celebrate their country with one anthem. Daai Verse Sithi Teboho Mokuena, Lehlohonolo Mabaso Gratis / Free 120 min Eng / Sesotho Hoffman Square 9 Jul 13:00, 10 Jul 10:00 n Digterlike dialoog tussen mans- en vrouedigters van die Vrystaat. Sicknatcha Poetry Movement het dit saamgstel en bied kunstenaars die geleentheid om te ontlok, te reageer en mekaar deur poësie, musiek en dans te antwoord. In die proses ontbloot, bevraagteken en vier hulle hul gender en hul rol in die samelewing. Van die talentvolste kunstenaars van die provinsie kom bymekaar, en spreek hul uit teen geslagsgeweld, mensehandel en die hindernisse tussen verskillende genders. Sicknatcha Poetry Movement poets & musicians: PhenoMental A poetic dialogue between male and female poets of the Free State. Orchestrated by Sicknatcha, these artsts will react, provoke and answer one another through poetry, music and dance as they share, question and celebrate their genders and their roles in society. Some of the best talent of the province come together, speaking out against gender-based violence, human trafficking and the barriers we place between the sexes.

17 Openbare & eksperimentele kuns Public & experimental art 15 Fong Kong Gratis / Free 20 min Hoffman Square Scott Eric Williams 13 Jul 13:00 n Kombinasie van dans, opvoering, koringpasta-plakkate, geweefde skoenveter-kledingstukke en pamflette. Die doel van die stuk is om openbare persepsie uit te daag aangaande Afrika-emigrante wat nou in Suid-Afrika woon. Die term Fong Kong verwys na vervalste goedere - gewoonlik gewilde klere en skoene wat dikwels onbekostigbaar vir die werkersklas is. In die konteks van mense verwys dit na valse Suid-Afrikaners - wat die vraag oor hoe n ware Suid-Afrikaner lyk belig. Ondersteun deur die PIAD. A combination of performance, wheatpaste posters, woven shoelace garments and pamphlets. The goal of the piece is to prompt public perception around the trade exercised by African foreigners who now live in South Africa. The term Fong Kong refers to counterfeit goods usually popular and desirable clothing and footwear, largely unaffordable to blue collar labourers. In context of people it indicates fake South Africans, which prompts the question of what a real South African looks like. Supported through the PIAD. Hoffman-2quare 2quare Gratis / Free 50 min Eng / Sesotho Hoffman Square Relebohile Mokoena, Thabang Semonyo 10 Jul 13:00, 13 Jul 15:00 Bloemfontein straatkunstenaar-duo 2quare wys hul slag met n verskeidenheid straatteater. In Blackmess word n jong meisie, Martha, gedwing om te trou met een van haar onderdrukkers, n gewetenlose ou man. Haar ware geliefde, Thabo, veg vir hul vryheid teen onregverdige wetgewing. Dan word sy swanger, en so begin haar stryd om geboorte te skenk aan haar seun in n beter wêreld: n regverdige een. Bloemfontein streetartist duo 2quare show their mettle with a variety of street theatre. In Blackmess a young girl, Martha, is forced to marry one of her opressors, a ruthless old man. Her true love, Thabo, is fighting for freedom from unjust laws and distorted social norms. When Martha falls pregnant, she starts fighting with a goal: to give birth to her son in a better world, in a just world. LAP@PAP Gratis / Free 120 min Hoffman Square 13 July 11:00 13:00 Vier plaaslike ontwerpers is gekies om hul seisoenversamelings ten toon te stel, maar daag ook die tradisionele oopplank uit met nuwe en unieke maniere wat modes in n skare sal laat uitstaan en inskakel. Voetgangers kan elke dag op Hoffmanplein n onaangekondige mode-gebeurtenis verwag. Van Maandag tot Donderdag spog die plein met nuwe unieke tekstielbeeldhouwerke. Op Vrydag sal dit kulmineer in n groot vertoning met Bloemfonteinmodelle wat vir n skouspel op die plein sal sorg. This initiative selects four local designers to share their seasonal collections, but also challenges the traditional catwalk by seeking new and unique ways for fashion to blend in and stand out in a crowd. Every day at Hoffman Square pedestrians may expect a fashion-happening, which will take place without any prior warning. Sleep and and you may miss it, but if your eyes are open you won t be able to tear them away. From Monday to Thursday the square will host a new textile-sculpture each day, uniquely created by a different local designer. Friday culminates in a big showcase of the four designers as Bloemfontein models stomp the square.

18 16 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Lost couple smell the city of roses AfrikaBurn Blank Canvas Express initiative Memnoch Collective Gratis / Free 20 min Hoffman Square 12 July 14:00 Paneelbespreking / Panel discussion : 12 Jul 18:00, Vrynge Farm, Exam 4 Die idee van n verdwaalde egpaar wat uitgebeeld word deur speelse, impromptu masker- en poppespel is gekonsepsualiseer en vergestalt deur Kyla Davis en Daniel Buckland. Met absurde groot maskers as koppe moet die akteurs staatmaak op hul liggaamlike uitdrukkingsvermoë, improvisasievaardighede en gehoorinteraksie om hul karakters bekend te stel. Dié oordrewe wesens, wat hoofsaaklik bemoeid is met hul alledaagse, bra koserwatiewe lewens, word om onverklaarbare rede algaande meer rusteloos en worstel met woorde, terwyl hul dwaal in vreemde en verrassende plekke. The Lost Couple is a playful, pop-up mask performance created by Kyla Davis and Daniel Buckland. Working in gigantic masks and relying on their physical improvisation abilities and audience interaction they present larger-than-life characters who, in going about their very conventional lives and mostly conservative business, increasingly and inexplicably find themselves ill at ease and lost for words in strange and foreign places. SANYO - Suite tunes, local sounds and Finnish to start SABC Foundation, Department of Arts and Culture, Academy of Sound Engineering, SAMRO Gratis / Free 120 min City Centre 13 Jul 14:00 Suid-Afrika se beste jong musici van gemeenskappe regoor die land, vergader in Bloemfontein se middestad om die publiek te verras. n Gratis vertoning gaan die niksvermoedende publiek in verwondering laat wanneer hul die werksweek aflsuit. Die program bestaan uit die 2de Simfonie van Sibelius, n suite en n nuwe Suid-Afrikaanse opdragwerk. South Africa s best young musicians from communities across the country, meet up in Bloemfontein city centre to astound onlookers. A free show will surprise the unsuspecting audience when they finish the work week. The program consists of Sibelius Symphony nr2, a suite and a new South African commission. The secret love project R20 Donasie per plakker-pak/ Donation per sticker pack Michael Elion 9 Jul 10:00 aanwaarts/ onwards Bloemfontein Die projek werk onderbewustelik, maar op n bewuste vlak het dit n goeie doel met n groot voel-goed faktor. Dit is ook n nie-winsgewende maatskappy wat gratis hartplakkers aan die haweloses bied om te verkoop as aanvulling om hulself en hul gesinne te ondersteun. Om n hart op jou kar, kantoorvenster, posbus of voordeur te plak, sê: Ek hou van die idee van liefde! Elke hartplakker vorm deel van die kunswerk, en die kunswerk self is die kollektiewe gevoel wat hierdie vorm oproep. The project operates subliminally but at a conscious level it s a giant collaboration with a feel-good factor. It s also a non-profit company that provides free heart stickers to the homeless to sell to support themselves and their families. Sticking a heart to your car, or office window, or post-box or front door is simply saying I like the idea of love in the world and I want to share it! Every heart sticker forms part of the artwork and the artwork itself is a collective feeling that this shape elicits. U R HERE Gratis / Free Hoffman Square Kezia Gerber 9 Jul 10:00-13 Jul 16:00 Hierdie spitsvondige kuns ingryping lewer sosiale kommentaar op die hendaagse drang om soveel moontlik aanlyn teenwoordig te wees, met die gevolg dat mense meer verwyderd van hul onmiddelike realiteit raak. Die virtuele toevlugte wat sosiale media bied het n ontsnappings-meganime geword wat die behoefte en vaardigheid om met medemense te kommunikeer aftakel en afskakel. Fisiese interaksie word ondergeskik aan fotografiese afbeeldings daarvan, en die waarde bepaal deur opname van die aantal vingers wat stuipgetrek het as reaksie. U R HERE roep die kyker terug na hul fisiese werklikheid. This artist intervention is a tongue in cheek, social commentary on how becoming more connected and present online is distancing us from our daily reality. Connecting has become a form of escapism that is disabling our ability to communicate and connect with our fellow human beings. Taking pictures and adding witty remarks has become more important than truly experiencing or interacting. U R HERE will redirect the viewer back to where they are in the physical world.

19 Openbare & eksperimentele kuns Public & experimental art 17 Vrywees Verskeie kunstenaars / Various artists Kampusfeesterrein / Campus festival grounds Zane Muller Jul enige tyd/ any time Vrywees is n vertoonkas van verskillende kunsvorme soos dans, musiek, mode en poësie. Die inisiatief, gelei deur die kreatiewe direkteur Zane Muller, betrek meer as n honderd kunstenaars in en om plaaslike gemeenskappe wat enige tyd en enige plek op die feesterrein optree. Die verrassingselement van die projek maak dit n magiese ervaring wat feesgangers elke dag op die feesterrein kan teëkom en geniet. Vrywees is a showcase of different art forms like dance, music, fashion and poetry for the duration of the festival. The initiative, headed by creative director Zane Muller, works with artists in and around local communities to help stage these performances that can take place at any time, anywhere on the festival grounds. This project works with a headcount of over a hundred performers. The surprise element of this project makes it an amazing experience which festivalgoers can enjoy daily on the festival terrain.

20 18 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Let wel: alle lokale is rolstoel toegangbaar Please note: all venues are wheelchair accessible Teater Theatre Kinderteater Children s theatre Die brawe dade van n klein muis DEBUUT Nic Beukes, Anica Kock, CW Laten, Marica Laing, Saree van Coppenhagen, Jaco Enslin Nic Beukes Desire Pretoruis Afr 45 min R60 kyknet-repteater 9 Jul 13:00, 10 Jul 15:00, 11 Jul 17:00, 14 Jul 13:30 Die brawe dade van n klein muis is n hartroerende kindertoneelstuk wat vir oud en jonk wys dat selfs die bangstes en kleinstes onder ons tot groot dinge in staat is, solank ons bereid is om te veg vir wat reg is. Met temas soos vriendskap, selfvertroue en opregtheid is die boodskap eenvoudig maar sterk al is iemand bang, beteken dit nie hy kan nie dapper wees nie. Die brawe dade van n klein muis is a touching children s production that teaches young and old that even the smallest and cowardly amongst us can rise to great deeds if we are willing to stand up for what is right. The message rings true with themes like friendship, confidence and honesty and tells us that although we might be afraid we can still be brave. Hans Haas in Hartenbos DEBUUT Xander Steyn, Charlene Taljaard, Cézanne Yzelle, Blanche Botha, Lienka Stevens, Duan Norval, Jani Marais, Juan Pinnick, Cara Stevens Hans Haas en ál sy maats is wéér op die fees. n Nuwe avontuur wag en dié keer by die see! Daar is ook n nuwe karakter wat nie kan wag om almal te ontmoet nie. Kan jy raai wie dit is? Morrie is weer besig met meerkattekwaad en die res van die maats leer van veiligheid by die see en onder die son. Klein en groot, oud en jonk moet saam met Hans Haas by die see kom kuier. Xander Steyn Isabel Dreyer Juani Smith Xander Art Productions Afr 45 min R65 kyknet-repteater 9 Jul 10:00, 10 Jul 10:00, 11 Jul 10:00 & 12:00, 13 Jul 14:00, 14 Jul 10:00 Hans Haas and all his friends have returned to the arts festival. This time the story is set at the beach! There is also a new character that cannot wait to meet everyone. Can you guess who it is? Morrie is back in action with his old tricks and all the other friends learn about safety and fun under the sun. Families must make sure not to miss this wild adventure! Let it go with FSSO Alexander Fokkens Afr, Eng 50 min R60 Jonk en oud word genooi om saam te sing wanneer die Vrystaatse simfonieorkes (FSSO) onder Alexander Fokkens bekende liedjies uit gewilde flieks soos Frozen en Lion King speel. Die program sluit ook Haydn se Speelgoedsimfonie in, waaraan die gehoor met eie tuisgemaakte instrumente soos ratels, tromme of n raserige speelding kan deelneem. Free State Symphony Orchestra Kunstetrust-Odeion 11 Jul 10:00, 13 Jul 10:00 Kids and grown-ups are invited to sing along with the FSSO performing notable songs from movies like Frozen and The Lion King. The programme also includes Haydn s Toy Symphony, an interactive piece that requires the audience to bring along a noisy toy, rattles, shakers, drums or even an instrument.

21 Kinderteater Children s theatre 19 Lollos & Lettie 10 jaar basaar! Benjiman Jacobs, Linecia Matthee-Daniels, Redione Stephens, Elizna Swanepoel Minki Burger Lollos Productions Afr 45 min R85 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 12 Jul 10:00, 13 Jul 10:00 Tien jaar van Lollos en Lettie! Die vertoning sal oud en jonk laat saam sing en dans! Kom geniet al die grootste Lollos-treffers en stories in die op en wakker vertoning. Die gehoor kan uitsien na groot gunstelinge soos Die Krokodille, Die Paddakonsert, Die Kiem en vele meer! Ten years with Lollos & Lettie! This performance will get everyone dancing. Come and enjoy all the greatest Lollos hits and stories in this vibrant show, as well as favourite songs such as Die Krokodille, Die Paddakonsert, Die Kiem and many more! The nursery rhyme effect DEBUT Schoemé Grobler, Lonny Lawrence Schoemé Grobler Lonny Lawrence PuppeTrix Eng, Afr 45 min R70 kyknet-repteater 12 Jul 12:30 & 14:30, 13 Jul 10:00 & 12:00 Swart skaap, swart skaap, het jy baie wol? Deur die eeue word kinders deur rympies soos hierdie betower. In die produksie word bekende kinderrympies lewendig deur interaktiewe poppeteater. Kinders kan hul gunsteling-rympies sien, voel, hoor en ruik! Die rympies nooi en daag kinders uit om deel te neem en die produksie word as t ware n speelterrein. So, kom speel saam! Die produksie was deel van die Artists Meet Early Yearsprogram in Bologna, Italië. Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool? For centuries nursery rhymes have had a magical effect on children. In this production nursery rhymes like this come alive by means of interactive puppetry. The children can see, feel, hear and smell some of their favourite rhymes. The stage becomes a playground as these rhymes invite a child to participate. Come and play along! This production formed part of the Artists Meet Early Years program in Bologna, Italy. Pip en Plop: die missie na Atlantis/ the mission to Atlantis DEBUUT Nora Joubert $ Esther Jacobs Issabella Mostert, Leandra Issabella Mostert Leviseur Gallery, 59 Plenty, Bloempapier Pip & Plop s Art and Drama Academy Afr, Eng R70 45 min kyknet-repteater 9 Jul 16:00, Afr 10 Jul 12:30 Eng, 11 Jul 14:30 Afr, 12 Jul 10:00 Afr Pip en Plop is n boetie en sussie van die land Giggelaria. In hierdie avontuur neem Plop sy kleinsus Pip op n verbeeldingsreis na die verlore stad Atlantis. Gaan hulle die legendariese plek opspoor, of gaan die geheimsinnige Meertowenaar hul planne in die wiele ry? Pip and Plop is a brother and sister from Gigglearia. In this advernture, Plop takes Pip, his little sister, on an imaginary journey to find the lost city of Atlantis. Will they find this legendary place or will the mysterious Merwizard stand in their way?

22 20 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Teater Theatre Ouderdom onbeperk Age unlimited Alpha DEBUT Manzikazi Scota, Jane Mpholo, Gerben Kamper, John Paka, Vaneshran Arumugam, Saree van Coppenhagen, Crystal Donna Roberts (guest appearance) Erwin Maas, Stef de Paepe $ NATi, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Vlaamse Regering (België) Adriaan Meyer Vrystaat Kunstefees Guy DeLancey, Bram de Goeij Afr, Eng, Ses 90 min R120 R80 (Skoliere) André Huguenet 9 Jul 19:30, 10 Jul 19:30, 11 Jul 10:00 Generasie Z is nog nie eens gedefinieer nie en die volgende is reeds daar, die eerste milleniërs wat in die 21ste eeu gebore is en waarskynlik Alfa genoem sal word. Waarvoor sal hulle onthou wil word? Met die steun van NATi, die Koninkryk van Nederland en die Vlaamse regering (België) sal n kreatiewe span van Suid-Afrika asook internasionale kunstenaars die vrae met Suid-Afrikaanse tieners ondersoek. Watter nuwighede kan ons van dié generasie verwag? Most generational experts are still busy profiling Gen Z. However, the upcoming generation after them is truly the first millennial generation born into the 21st century. It is most likely that the new generation will be known as Alpha. How will the world remember them? With support from NATi, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Flemish Government (Belgium) a creative team of South African and international artists explore these questions with South African teens. What new inventions can we expect from them? Die jaar van die avo DEBUUT Reuben Murphy, Kristin Pienaar, e.a. Hendrik Nieuwoudt Kristin Pienaar, Reuben Murphy Reuben Murphy RUIM Afr 50 min R100 R50 (Skoliere) 14 PG L Albert Wessels 11 Jul 20:30, 12 Jul 10:00, 14 Jul 13:30 In n era waar die waarheid gesensor word om n kunsmatige vrede te skep en millenials die wêreld deur hul slimfone beleef, het n buitengewone aanlyn-verkiesing vir wêreldvrede dramatiese gevolge. In dié virtuele toekoms is vryheid van spraak nie meer so vry nie om n vreedsame samelewing te verseker. n Skerpsinnige flits wat wys hoe jongmense se beheptheid met huself en hul aanlyn-identiteite hulle van hul eie stem weerhou. In a time where the truth is censored to create artificial peace and millennials experience the world on their smartphones, an extraordinary online election for world peace has dramatic consequences. In this virtual future freedom of speech isn t so free anymore, in order to preserve a peaceful society. A witty insight into the youth s obsession with themselves and their online identities.

23 Ouderdom Onbeperk Age unlimited 21 Bal-Oog en Brommel: moord in Ixiastraat De Klerk Oelofse, Richard September Gideon Lombard Sjaka S. Septembir Swart Septembir Gertjie Besselsem 12 L Afr (met dele AfriKaaps) 60 min R130 R110 (12 Jul 10:00) Civic 11 Jul 20:00, 12 Jul 10:00, 14 Jul 14:00 Wie het Kobus vermoor? Wie in die skaduwêreld van Milnerton kon dit gedoen het? Bal-oog en Brommel stel ondersoek in. Boltjie Bal-Oog se hond kry snuf in die neus en meteens bevind ons twee speurders hulself in n skreusnaakse en opwindende avontuur. Binnekort raak hul verstrengel in n wêreld van skurke. Om sake verder te kompliseer is Bal-Oog dolverlief op Anja die vermoorde Kobus se meisie. En dan is daar die geheimsinnige bak. Hou dit verband met die moord? Who murdered Kobus? Who in the shady underworld of Milnerton could have done it? Bal-Oog and Brommel decide to investigate. Then Boltjie Bal-Oog s dog gets a sniff of something rotten, Bal-Oog & Brommel suddenly find themselves on an adventure filled with laughs and thrills. Soon they become entangled in a world of criminals. To complicate matters, Bal-Oog is in love with Anja murdered Kobus s girlfriend. And the mysterious bowl? Is it linked to Kobus s murder? Tok Tok Charl Henning, Erick Strydom Dion van Niekerk Erick Strydom Missing B Productions Ané van den Berg PG Geen/None 50 min R100 R60 (Skoliere) Albert Wessels 11 Jul 10:00, 13 Jul 20:00, 14 Jul 10:00 Die wêreld kan n eensame plek wees veral as die mense waarvoor jy omgee elkeen sy eie paadjie loop. Maar af en toe ontmoet n mens iemand wat, vir n vlietende oomblik in tyd, jou weer daaraan herinner hoe lekker dit is om pret te hê. Tok Tok is n vernuwende teaterproduksie met n universele tema van vriendskap. Geen enkele woord word gepraat nie, wat dit die perfekte vermaak vir ENIGE taalgroep en die hele gesin maak! The world can be a lonely place especially when the ones you care for have gone off in other directions. But every now and then you meet someone who, for a brief moment in time, reminds you what it s like to have fun again. Tok Tok is highly original theatre with no spoken language in it, making it accessible to ANY language group. The universal story is funny and moving, making it perfect entertainment for the whole family! The Little Prince Kwasha! Theatre Company: Sinenhlanhla Mgeyi, Mathews Rantsoma, Khanyisile Ngwabe, Balindile ka Ngcobo, Lesego Chabedi The Market Theatre Laboratory Mwenya Kabwe & Clara Vaughan An adaptation of the novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry $ French Institute of South Africa (IFAS); Mazars Wilhelm Disbergen English 60 min R100 kyknet-scaena 6 Jul 20:00, 11 Jul 20:30, 12 Jul 10:00 Hierdie verwerking van die tydlose en magiese Franse meesterstuk word aangebied deur die Market Theatre Foundation se splinternuwe teatermaatskappy, Kwasha!, met choreografie en sirkusinhoud deur Art of Synergy Circus School. n Jong seun verlaat die veiligheid van sy klein planeet op n reis deur die heelal. Die rits buitengewone ontmoetings wat hy ervaar, noop hom om vraagstukke oor volwasse gedrag te oorweeg. This adaptation of the timeless and magical French storytelling masterpiece is presented by the Market Theatre Foundation s brand new theatre company, Kwasha!, with choreography and circus skills by Art of Synergy Circus School. A little boy leaves the safety of his tiny planet to travel the universe, learning about the intricacies of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters.

24 22 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Teater Theatre Drama And the girls in their Sunday dresses Maria De Koker, Lebo Leisa Karabelo Lekalake Plaatjie Zakes Mda Flipping The Scripts (PTY) Jefferson J Dirks-Korkee Eng 75 min R70 André Huguenet 9 Jul 14:00, 10 Jul 15:00 Die twee karakters, net genoem The Lady en The Woman, verteenwoordig die verskillende ervarings van vroue van die stad/opvoeding en die landelike geskoolde vrou. Zakes Mda skets vertolk The Woman as die een wat deurgaans goedkeuring geniet. Haar nugter en moederlike optrede word teenoor die pretensieuse en wulpse natuur van The Lady gestel. Daar lê egter heelwat tussen die kontrasterende identiteite. The two characters, simply called The Lady and The Woman, start off as broad social types representing the relatively different experiences of the city/educated and the rural skilled woman. Zakes Mda depicts The Woman as the one who is to enjoy approval throughout the drama. Her sober and motherly appearance stands opposite the pretentious and sexy nature of The Lady. However, there are a lot of common experiences between these contrasting identities. Charred lullabies DEBUUT Moses Lechuti, Troy Mpendulo Ngobese, Mlungisi Tshobeka, Maikhi Oscar Motsikoe 16 LVNM Kingdom Moshounyane Fezekile Peter Eng 75 min R70 Civic 10 Jul 14:30, 13 Jul 14:30 Charred Lullabies is n politieke musiekdrama deurweek van Griekse mitologie. Wanneer Kronos, nou n minister, en Cereberus, n vorige apartheidpolisieman, in n begraafplaas ontmoet, is dit n geskiedkundige oomblik wat teruggryp na 1963 toe Kronos in eensame aanhouding onder die wysigingswet van 1963, aanhouding sonder verhoor, saam met vyf Olimpiese aangekeerdes was wat van politieke sabotasie verdink is. Net Kronos het die brutale aanslag op die Olimpiese atlete oorleef. Gaan Rhea en sy seun, die enigste Olimpiese Zeus, n Pandora-kis oopmaak? Charred Lullabies is a political musical play steeped in Greek mythology. When Kronos, now a government minister, encounters Cereberus, a former apartheid policeman at the graveyard, the encounter is a historical moment that reverts back to 1963 when Kronos was detained in solitary confinement under the detention without trial amendment act of 1963, with five Olympian detainees who were suspected of political sabotage. Kronos solely survived the brutality unleashed on the Olympians who all perished. Will Rhea and son, the only surviving Olympian Zeus, open Pandora s Box?

25 Drama 23 Haal asem Ira Blanckenberg Ira Blanckenberg Mari Borstlap Marí Borstlap, Ira Blanckenberg 16 LM Afr 60 min R140 Wynand Mouton 12 Jul 10:00 & 20:30, 13 Jul 20:00 In Augustus 2013 gly en val die 14-jarige Kieran van n krans in Hermanus na sy dood. n Oomblik waarin alles verander. Haal asem is n eenvroutoneelstuk waarin Kieran se ma, Ira Blanckenberg, poog om sin te maak van haar onbegryplike verlies. Van die eerste oomblik ná Kieran se dood begin Ira op stukkies papier skribbel en vul daarna dagboek op dagboek in, alles in n poging om te besin en ook om Kieran se laaste woorde aan haar: Haal asem te eer. n Dapper ware verhaal oor verlies, rou en die siel se onvermydelike reis. In Augustus 2013, the 14 year old Kieran fell to his death in Hermanus. In one moment everything changed. Haal asem is a one woman show in which Kieran s mother, Ira Blanckenberg, tries to make sense of her inconceivable loss. From the very first moment after his death, Ira scribbled on pieces of paper and kept a diary to reflect as well as to honour Kieran s last words to her: Haal asem. A true story about loss, mourning and the inevitable journey of the soul. Hierdie lewe Antoinette Kellermann Wolf Britz Karel Schoeman Saartjie Botha US Woordfees Braam du Toit Danielle Louw Afr 60 min R140 André Huguenet 12 Jul 17:30, 13 Jul 16:30, 14 Jul 13:30 Die nabetragting van n onvervulde lewe: n Ou vrou sterf in n eindelose nag. Hoe is dit moontlik om soveel herinneringe te hê, soveel om te onthou? Al wat jy kan doen, is om te wag, die donkerte in te beur. Dié produksie bring gepas hulde aan n groot skrywer. Reflection on an unfulfilled life: An old woman passes on in an endless night. Is it possible to have so many recollections, so much to remember? All you can do, is wait, push through the dark. This production honours an acclaimed writer.

26 24 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Johnny Boskak is feeling funny Craig Morris Roslyn Wood-Morris & Craig Morris Greig Coetzee Barry Strydom Syd Kitchen 13 PG LS Eng, Afr 75 min R110 kyknet-scaena 9 Jul 14:00, 10 Jul 20:30, 11 Jul 10:00 Naledi-pryswenner 2015: Beste produksie - Cutting Edge. Benoem vir beste optrede in n toneelstuk (manlik). Nasionale Kunstefees 2015: Wenner - Standard Bank Golden Ovation Award. Waar pas Johnny Boskak (Craig Morris) in die nuwe Suid-Afrika? Is hy n wit vullisdinosourus? Of is hy die laaste cowboy-held in stewels en blou jeans? Wat ons weet, is dat hy op die pad is, op soek na liefde, verlossing, n AK47 en die vinnigste uitweg van Secunda. Klippe wat val Naledi Award Winner 2015: Best Production Cutting Edge. Nominated for Best Lead Performance in a Play (male). National Arts Festival 2015: Standard Bank Golden Ovation Award Winner! Where does Johnny Boskak fit in the new South Africa? Is he a white trash dinosaur? Or is he the last cowboy hero in boots and blue jeans? What we know is that he s on the road, looking for love, redemption, an AK47 and the quickest way out of Secunda. Starring Craig Morris. Wilhelm van der Walt, Dean John Smith Philip Rademeyer US Woordfees Studio J Gideon Lombard Andi Colombo 16 LV Afr 85 min R130 kyknet-scaena 9 Jul 20:00, 10 Jul 10:00, 11 Jul 17:00 Op n afgeleë plaas kruip n man, Kannetjie, in n hondehok weg. Die netjiese stapels klippe om hom is die mense en diere wat weg is party onlangs, ander lankal. Sy boesemvriend van lank gelede, Abrie, is nou n vreemdeling en keer na amper twintig jaar terug na die plaas. Kannetjie se bedlêende ma roep van binne die huis na hom, Abrie se ma is lankal dood. Die een ster na die ander verskiet soos die twee hul verlede opgrawe. On a remote farm a man, Kannetjie, cowers in a doghouse. Neat piles of rocks serve as a reminder of those who are gone some human, some animal. His childhood friend, Abrie, is now a stranger who returns to the farm after almost twenty years. Kannetjie s dying mother calls to him from inside the house, Abrie s mother has long since passed away. Shooting stars start to fill the night sky as the two men dig up their past. Die kuns van verdwyn Gérard Rudolf Mari Borstlap L Afr, Eng 50 min Paul Riekert R140 André Huguenet 12 Jul 14:00, 13 Jul 13:30 Lank voor Gérard Rudolf n TV- of rolprentman was, was hy n woordeman. Deur sy skryfwerk maak hy sin van sy lewe, van die wêreld rondom hom. Die kuns van verdwyn is n toneelstuk waarin Gérard se gedigte, poëtiese prosa en grepe uit sy lewe vervleg word tot n aangrypende biografiese solovertoning. Paul Riekert het die treffende klankbaan ontwerp. Met regie en stelontwerp deur Marí Borstlap. Woordtrofee: Beste Woordkunsproduksie (Woordfees 2018). Long before Gérard Rudolf was a TV or movie man, he was a word man. Through his writing he makes sense of his life and of the world. Die kuns van verdwyn is a drama in which Gérard s poetry, poetic prose and snatches from his life are woven into a compelling biographical solo show. Paul Riekert designed a striking soundtrack. Directing and stage design by Marí Borstlap. Winner of the Woordtrofee for best literary art production at Woordfees 2018.

27 Drama 25 Mokete poetry explosion Charmaine Mrwebi Mokete Poetry Sesotho, English, Isixhoza, Setswana 120 min R30 Civic 9 Jul 11:30, 10 Jul 10:00, 11 Jul 10:00 Charmza Children Performing Programme bied n groep van 20 kinders aan wat digkuns laat saamsmelt met inheemse musiek en instrumente, Sesotho danse, mohobelo, mokhibo en gumbootsdanse. n Hoë-energie aanbieding wat almal sal meevoer jy moet dit sien om dit te glo! Charmza Children Performing Programme presents a cast of twenty children that fuses poetry with indigenous music and instruments, Sesotho dances, mohobelo, mokhibo and gumboots. A high energy production that will mesmerise each and every one you have to see it to believe it! Monsieur Ibrahim en die blomme van die Koran $ Dawid Minnaar Philip Rademeyer Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt Naomi Morgan Kunste Onbeperk, Suidoosterfees NATi, Franse Instituut in Suid-Afrika (IFAS) PG Afr 90 min R120 André Huguenet 12 Jul 20:30, 13 Jul 10:00, 14 Jul 20:00 Die Joodse kwartier in Parys, Momo se verhaal begin wanneer hy op 11 sy maagdelikheid in `n bordeel verloor. n Eensame Moslemwinkelier, Monsieur Ibrahim, leer die seun daar is meer aan die lewe as prostitusie en die steel van kruideniersware. Ná die dood van Momo se pa neem Ibrahim die kind aan. Hulle reis deur Europa na Ibrahim se geboorteplek tot by n kruispad. Die belangrikste lesse oor lewe en dood in die snaakse en voortreflike verhaal word geleer wanneer ons dit die minste verwag. The Jewish quarter in Paris, Momo s story begins when he loses his virginity in a brothel at the age of 11. A lonely Muslim shop-owner, Monsieur Ibrahim, teaches the boy that there is more to life than prostitution and stealing groceries. After Momo has lost his dad, Ibrahim adopts the boy. They travel through Europe to Ibrahim s birth place and to a crossroads. The most important lessons about life and death in this funny and admirable story is learned when it is least expected. Refraction DEBUT Jani Marais, Teddy B Mhlambi, Rea Mokone Michelle Hoffman Vukallective Die kleure van lig raak oneindig deur breking, maar kom uit dieselfde bron. Dit is n roeping waarheen ek gelei is. Ek is ondergeskik aan hierdie beroep; dus kan ek myself nie losmaak van die goddelose siel nie. Ek moet die waardigheid van my beroep handhaaf, maar ek moet my ook met die mees deugsame siel vereenselwig. Sodra ek jammerhartig voel, is ek van geen hulp nie. Wie is ek? Vukallective, Child Welfare Bloemfontein & Childline Free State Mark Antony Dobson 16 LVM Eng, Afr 45 min R50 kyknet-repteater 12 Jul 20:30, 13 Jul 20:30, 14 Jul 17:00 The colours of light are infinite through refraction, yet they all come from the same source. This is a calling to which I have been led. I am subservient to this profession; thus, I cannot detach myself from the most wicked soul. I must maintain the dignity of my profession, yet I cannot fail to identify with the most virtuous soul. The moment I feel sorry, I am of no assistance. Who am I?

28 26 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Soebatsfontein Sandra Prinsloo, Franci Swanepoel Philip Rademeyer Annemarie van der Walt GZ Produksies 14 L Afr 65 min R140 André Huguenet 11 Jul 19:00, 12 Jul 10:00, 14 Jul 16:30 Wat is die band wat vriendinne met mekaar smee wat alle aanslae kan oorleef? Hoe broos, hoe taai is daai verbintenis en wat is elk bereid om op te offer vir die ander? Katrien en Emma, vriendinne deur dik en dun, is op n padreis deur die binneland. Gedeelde herinneringe word opgeroep, maar ook n verbloemde fyn venyn. Wanneer die deurslot van n saai hotel op Soebatsfontein hul inhok, kom jare se swyg ter sprake en moet albei aan mekaar erken: Dít het jy nie van my geweet nie. What makes women s friendships so resilient that they can survive life s assaults? How tender, how tough is that connection and how much are they prepared to sacrifice for one another? Best friends Katrien and Emma are on a road trip through the remote countryside. The back roads bring shared memories, but also a slight viciousness. When they get stuck in a seedy hotel room in Soebatsfontein, old cows are dug up and both have to admit: This you didn t know about me. Swerfgoed Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Nicole Holm, Richard September & Andrew Laubscher Tinarie van Wyk Loots Bauke Snyman Jemma Kahn Michael Garbett, Kanya Viljoen NATi, Baxter-teatersentrum, Kunste Onbeperk, US Woordfees, KKNK 16 GSVDT Afr 90 min R140 André Huguenet 8 Jul 14:00 & 19:30, 9 Jul 10:00 Iewers in die nabye toekoms. Water is die duurste hulpbron en daar sal selfs moord gepleeg word om dit te bekom. By Motel Stillewater iewers op n godverlate vlakte is daar n oerskat opgesluit. Dit is n vreemde (en snaakse) spulletjie wat hier woon. En niemand gaan met hulle mors nie: stille water, diepe grond n Distopiese blik op er fenis en opoffering van Griekse omvang, maar in die tragiese skuil daar dikwels ook die komiese. Uit die bloute Die Binne is Emma se huis en Die Buite is die wêreld. Emma kan nie Die Binne verlaat nie, omdat sy agorafobie het wat sy ná n traumatiese ervaring opgedoen het. Thomas, haar enigste vriend, kuier elke aand by haar om stories uit hul kinderdae te vertel... dalk help dit Emma om vrede te maak met die buitewêreld. Hulle het egter een reël: jy mag stories vertel, maar jy mag nie jok nie. Somewhere in the near future. Water is the most precious resource and those who want it will kill. At Motel Stilwater - somewhere on a godforsaken plain - an ancient find awaits. A strange and funny lot live here. No one dare mess with them. Still surfaces, unknown depths. A dystopian look at the world, a true Greek tragedy, but with hidden comedic brilliance. Paul du Toit, Jenna Dunster, Lizanne Helberg, Leon Ecroignard, Jahn Beukes, Pyjama Shark Henriëtta Gryffenberg Eugène Marais Ilse van Hemert Konterdans Produksies Medevervaardigers Giep van Zyl, Lizanne Barnard Herlewing van die 1996-lokettreffer met gedigte en stories van Eugène Marais. Ingeweef in die uitbeelding van twee klassieke verhale is die unieke byklanke en musiek uitgevoer deur die orkes. Twee verhale word verbeeld: in Salas Gomez word n jong boer maande lank vasgekeer op n rotslys. Sy pyn, depressie, angs en woede word in die storie vasgevang. Die lied van die reen ( n Korannadwaalstorie) is n storie van water, mag en eindelik verlossing en resoneer opnuut in ons hedendaagse samelewing. n Innibos-produksie; Ondersteun deur NATi. Mediavennoot: Maroela Media Vertel nog DEBUUT Danielle Retief, Jaco van der Merwe Karin Retief Danielle Retief Jaco van der Merwe Reckless Haven Productions Danielle Retief Jaco van der Merwe Johan Engelbrecht Afr 70 min R100 Albert Wessels 12 Jul 17:00, 13 Jul 13:30, 14 Jul 20:00 Mariska Meyer Afr 90 min R140 Civic 9 Jul 15:30, 11 Jul 13:00, 12 Jul 14:00 A remounting of 1996 s popular hit, featuring poems and stories by Eugène Marais. Interwoven within the storytelling are the unique sounds and musical scores created by a live orchestra. Two stories are told: in Salas Gomez a young farmer is trapped for months on a cliff. His pain, depression, angst and anger are depicted in the narrative. The song of the rain (a Koranna First Nation story) is a tale of water, power and ultimately salvation, which still resonates with modern life. An Innibos production supported by NATi. Mediasponsors: Maroela Media The Inside represents Emma s house and The Outside represents the world. Emma cannot leave The Inside due to terrible agoraphobia she contracted after a traumatic experience. Thomas, her only friend, visits her every evening to tell her stories they made up during their childhood in the hope that it will help Emma to make peace with the outside world. However, they have one important rule: you may tell stories, but you are not allowed to lie.

29 Drama 27 Vir. Ander Ruan Wessels, Johan Baird, Ferdinand Gernandt, Christopher van der Westhuizen, Zijn Rudolph van Zyl, Morne Vogel, Ludwik van Wyk, André du Preez Jannes Erasmus Zoricke Snyman 13 LVNP Afr 90 min R120 Joolkol Jul 20:00 n Nuwe Suid-Afrikaanse drama deur die Naledibekroonde geselskap vir grensverskuiwende werk. Die teks is gegrond op ware gebeure wat handel oor manlikheid en wat dit is om n jong Afrikaanse seun te wees. Ondersoek word ingestel na homoseksualiteit en die vooropgestelde idees daaroor. Ons bevind ons op n omstrede bekeringskamp wat jong seuns in mans probeer verander. Dit gaan oor manwees, manlikheid, seksualiteit, aanvaarding en persepsies van vryheid. Eenheid en menslikheid loop hand aan hand. Een vir almal, en almal vir een. A new South African drama by the Naledi crowned company for ground-breaking work. The text is based on real life and deals with manliness and what it is to be a young Afrikaans boy. Homosexuality is also investigated and preconceived ideas about it. We find ourselves at a controversial conversion camp where young boys are turned into men. It is all about manliness, sexuality, acceptance and perceptions of freedom. One for all and all for one. Weerkaats Rademeyer Milan Murray Retief Scholtz Philip Lize v Rooyen 16 L Afr 60 min R120 kyknet-scaena 10 Jul 14:00, 12 Jul 13:00, 13 Jul 16:30 Luka staan op die onvoltooide brug in Kaapstad. Sy was al baie hier. Nog nooit om te spring nie. Meestal om te dink en soms om te teken. Sy dink oor spyt. Sy sien die vrou met die kneukels wat wit klem om haar stuurwiel. Is sy ook spyt? En die een met die wolmus wat dronk oor die stippellyn ry? Wat gebeur as die einde duidelik was aan die begin, maar halfpad onduidelik begin raak het? Nes die brug, dink Luka. Luka stands on the incomplete bridge in Cape Town. She has been here many times. Never to jump. Mostly to think and sometimes to draw. She thinks about regret. She notices a woman clinging to her steering wheel with white knuckles. Does she have regrets? And the drunkard driving over the lanes. Does she have regrets? What happens when the end is clear at the beginning but becomes unclear halfway? Just like the bridge, Luka is thinking.

30 28 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Wild Tinarie Van Wyk Loots, Albert Pretorius, Joanie Combrink Op n plattelandse dorpie kom n polisieman af op n vuil, uitgeteerde jong vrou wat nie kan praat nie. Sy s wild, loop handeviervoet en is deur honde grootgemaak. Die polisieman probeer haar menslike gewoontes leer en begin soek na haar biologiese familie. Die soms snaakse, soms skokkende en uiteindelik hartverskeurende stuk ondersoek die verskynsel van wilde kinders en die aard van menswees, taal, identiteit en menseverhoudings. Beste produksie en Beste aktrise op die 2017 US Woordfees. Philip Rademeyer Rocco Pool Lize van Rooyen 18 LVN US Woordfees Afr 85 min R130 Wynand Mouton 9 Jul 15:00, 10 Jul 20:30, 11 Jul 13:30, 12 Jul 17:00 In a rural town a policeman discovers a dirty, emaciated young woman. She cannot speak, walks on all fours, and was seemingly raised by dogs. He tries to teach her human behaviours, while tracking down her biological family. At times funny, at times shocking, and ultimately heartbreaking, the piece is based on the phenomenon of feral children and poses questions about the nature of being human, language and identity. Best Production and Best Actress at the 2017 US Woordfees Niel Vosloo Teater Theatre Komedie Comedy 3 Susters Lizz Meiring, Nicole Holm, Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck Tara Notcutt Louis Pretorius Arena Produksiehuis/ Innibos Kunstefees PG Jeanne Steenkamp PGideon Lombaard Afr 90 min R140 Wynand Mouton The Scenic Studio 10 Jul 10:00, 11 Jul 20:00, 12 Jul 13:30, 14 Jul 13:30 Drama-komedie Christine, Anel en Bianca se vlug na Thailand is vertraag. Dis Christine se 50ste verjaarsdag en dis die tweeling se verjaarsdag geskenk aan haar. Terwyl die susters die tyd verwyl met kaarte, boeke, cappuccino s en vlymskerp tonge word lewenskeuses uitmekaar getrek en ou koeie opgegrawe. Want hier sit hulle nou. Die vlug is vertraag en sy s hoog op kalmeerpille. Bianca is vas oortuig sy t hulle verlore ma gesien. Anel praat met n aantreklik man. Christine maak haar oë toe. Sy droom van stilte. Absolute stilte. Sal hulle ooit daar kom? Of is almal net te vlugvoos? Christine, Anel and Bianca s flight to Thailand is delayed. It is Christine s 50th birthday and the trip is her birthday gift from the twins. So they wait, play cards, wait, read books, wait, drink cappuccinos, wait, lash out with words, wait, criticise each other choices, wait. Christine is high on Xanax. Bianca is convinced she saw their mother who disappeared years ago. Anel is talking to a very attractive man. Christine closes her eyes. Silence. She sometimes wishes her husband and sons would just disappear. She knows she shouldn t allow these thoughts, but maybe Thailand will bring the answer.that s to say, if they ever get there

31 Drama Komedie Comedy 29 Die baba met die badwater Kaz McFadden, Wynand van Vollenstee, Liezl de Kock, Liz Meiring, Karin van der Laag, Lara Lourens Henry Mylne Christopher Durang Saartjie Botha US Woordfees Madelaine Lotter Pierre Retief Johan Engelbrecht Yvette Hanekom PG L Afr 105 min R140 Civic 12 Jul 20:00, 13 Jul 10:00, 14 Jul 19:30 Weet voornemende ouers werklik wat om te verwag as hulle verwag? Of het jy n kroos en is soms bekommerd dat jy dalk n slegte ouer is? Dan is dié absurde komedie vir jou. n Paartjie kom tuis met hul pasgebore baba, onseker wat die kind se geslag is. Die onbevoegde, maar liefdevolle ouers, besluit (verkeerdelik) dis n dogtertjie. Daarna kan dit nie slegter of snaakser gaan nie. n Klassieke komedie wat die toets van tyd deurstaan het. Do expecting parents really know what to expect when they are expecting? Or do they as parents of a brood feel they are failing? If so, this absurd comedy is just the tonic. A couple returns home with their new-born baby, uncertain of its gender. The incompetent but loving parents decide (incorrectly) it is a girl. From this point onwards it can only get worse. A classic comedy that has stood the test of time. Dowwe Wicus & Dolla van der Merwe Wicus van der Merwe, Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck Jurgen Human, Wicus van der Merwe, Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck Jeanne Steenkamp Arena Produksiehuis Afr 70 min R140 Civic 10 Jul 20:00, 11 Jul 16:00 Weg met die dwepers, die boepens-knolle, die moaners en die groaners. Weg met die poeierholle, die hoitie-toitie-skeelooganties, die Martie Martelgatte en die Jannie Jammerballe. Is jy moeg vir jou man se lang gesig wat lyk soos n bok wat afdraend kyk? Lyk jou vrou al meer soos haar paspoortfoto? Dan is dit tyd om n kaartjie vir hulle te koop na hierdie showtjie. WEES GEWAARSKU: Jy moet lag dat die trane rol, anders spuit ons jou met Doom. Wicus van der Merwe and Dowwe Dolla won t be- Trumped and declare themselves geniuses, but they do speak their minds The world has become overly PC and this comedic duo pokes fun at everyday life, some holy cows and especially themselves. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, it is time to buy a ticket to this show. BE WARNED: there has to be tears (of laughter) or we will use Doom Elke briljante ding DEBUUT Ilne Fourie JP du Plessis Duncan Macmillan Jana Cloete JP du Plessis & Ilne Fourie Juanie Smith 13 PG M Afr 60 min R120 Beyers Naudé 9 Jul 18:00 & 20:00, 10 Jul 14:00 & 16:00, 11 Jul 20:00, 12 Jul 13:00 & 15:00, 14 Jul 19:00 Jy is ses. Ma is in die hospitaal. Pa sê sy t iets dom gedoen. Dis vir haar moeilik om gelukkig te wees. Jy begin n lys maak van alles in die lewe wat lekker is. 1. Roomys 2. Waterbalonne 3. Om later te mag wakkerbly om Orkney Snork Nie te kan kyk 4. Brakenjan 5.Spookasem 6. Die supertube! 7. Ek Twintig jaar en duisende byvoegings later kry die lys n lewe van sy eie. Elke briljante ding is n komedie oor depressie en hoe ver jy sal gaan om n lewe te red. n Gewigtige saak You re six. Mom is in the hospital. Dad says that she s done something stupid. She finds it hard to be happy. You start making a list of every brilliant thing in life. 1. Ice cream 2.Water balloons 3.To stay up late to watch Orkney Snork Nie 4. Brakanjan 5.Candyfloss 6.The supertube! 7. Me Twenty years and thousands of additions later the list takes on a life of it s own. Every brilliant thing is a comedy about depression and how far you will go to save a life. DEBUUT Wynand Van Vollenstee Lizz Meiring Wynand Van Vollenstee, Lizz Mering Yvette Hanekom Greenroom Industries 13 PG L Afr 70 min R125 Albert Wessels 11 Jul 13:30, 12 Jul 13:00, 13 Jul 17:00 In n wêreld wat te klein is vir ekstra groot mense, wag daar n mynveld van komplikasies om elke noue hoe ken draai. Terwyl vrouens dikwels hul vetsugtige lot bekla, word daar min uit die mollige man se besige mond gehoor. Hoe swaar hul dra aan die ekstra bagasie met komiese gevolge. n Gewigtige Saak is verrasende vermaak vir die goed gestoffeerdes van beide geslagte, sowel as vir diegene wat nog nooit n kilojoule moes tel nie. In a world too small for big people, those with extra baggage encounter a mindfield of complications around every corner. While women complain regularly about their weight, little is heard from men in similiar situations. This is a comedy full of surprises for all big bodied people as well as those who have never had to worry about counting kilojoules.

32 30 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Harry & Jackie - Tussen die bokse DEBUUT Christel van den Bergh, Markus Haywood Christo Davids Adette Bos Donovan Petersen 13 PG L Afr 80 min R120 kyknet-scaena 12 Jul 16:00, 13 Jul 19:30, 14 Jul 10:00 & 12:30 Dis die jaar van die SEVEN YEAR ITCH. Jackie is gereed om te skei en aan te beweeg met haar lewe. Harry is nie so ingenome met hierdie idee nie. Hulle is dan juis opgepak en besig om te trek na hul nuwe huis. n Boks foto s vat hierdie paartjie terug op die paadjie waar langs hulle gekom het. Dis n komedie oor die liefde met n twist aan die einde. Of soos ons sweer: Tot die dood ons skei. It is the year of the SEVEN YEAR ITCH. Jackie is ready to get divorced and move on with her life. Harry does not buy into this idea at all. They are busy moving house, to their new lives, their new beginnings. A box of photos takes the couple back along the road they have travelled. It s a comedy about love with a twist at the end. Or as we vowed: Till death do us part. Half leeg Cintaine Schutte Tara Notcutt Amy Jephta Aardklop, Vrystaat Kunstefees, NATi 16 L Afr 55 min R130 kyknet-scaena 10 Jul 17:00, 11 Jul 13:30, 14 Jul 19:30 Twee-uur die oggend en die kroegman wil toemaak. Eenkant sit die romantikus en roer haar whiskey, haar oog op die deur. Sy wag op iets (of iemand) wat dalk nie gaan kom nie. In haar kop maal die henparty wat die aand afgeskop het en so besin sy oor liefde, passie, vriendskap, whiskey en goeie musiek n Vlymskep blik op mans, vroue en eensaamheid. Two o clock in the morning and the bar is closing. In the corner sits a lost romantic, stirring her whiskey, one eye on the door. She is waiting for something (or someone) who may not turn-up Recalling the bachelorette she navigated earlier, she muses about love, passion, friendship, whiskey and the soundtrack of her life. A witty gritty take on men, women and loneliness. Irritasie vir die nasie! DEBUUT Ilne Fourie Juani Smit 11 L Afr 65 min R110 Albert Wessels 11 Jul 17:00, 12 Jul 20:30, 13 Jul 10:00 Daar is dinge wat elkeen van ons se irritasievlakke die hoogtes in laat skiet...pick & Pay-tannies wat hang aan hulle trollies, Facebook-couples wat kloek en koer en heel duidelik mekaar se selfoonnommers verloor het, die Verkeersdepartement, Whatsapp groepies, Gym Freaks: Motiverende Maniake, Tarzan Tiete, Pronk Poue, Zumba Zoemers en Judge Judy s...noem dit en jy kry dit! Hierdie vertoning is spesiaal vir die s wat kort is van draad volg hierdie goeie raad: Gee ons spasie want hierdie is Irritasie vir die Nasie! There are some things in life that shoots our irritation levels sky high! Pick & Pay aunties pushing trolleys, Facebook couples declaring their undying online love for each other (did they lose each others cell phone numbers?), the Traffic Department, Whatsapp Groups, Gym Freaks, Motivational Maniacs, Tarzan Tits, Selfabsorbed Show-offs, Zumba Zoomers and Judge Judy s name them and you will get them! This is especially for those who sometimes gets rubbed up the wrong way. Follow this good advice: Pure dedication surviving Irritation for the Nation!

33 Komedie Comedy 31 Is die bar al oop? Esther von Waltzleben, Dion van Niekerk, Thys Heydenrych, Chanmari Erasmus, Ané van den Berg, Adriaan de Ridder Nico Luwes Charl Henning $ Nasionale Kunsteraad Afr 60 min R135 kyknet-scaena 12 Jul 20:00, 13 Jul 10:30 & 12:30, 14 Jul 16:00 Die prettige gesinskomedie is vol skreeusnaakse situasies en amusante kwinkslae waarin eksentrieke karakters van alle lae van die samelewing n Chinese ete probeer geniet. Ons volkie se ambisie om in te wees en al die pretensie wat met sogenaamde status en geld gepaard gaan, verlok ons om met volksvreemde tradisies uiteindelik gekke van onsself te maak. Na n paar Chinese drankies val al die familiegeraamtes op klugtige wyse uit die kas. Maak jou rekke los en kom skaterlag n slag. Los asseblief n boodskap Dit gaan nie baie goed met Nina van Zyl nie. Haar pop-sterloopbaan het altwee voete in die graf, sy t al vir ses jaar writer s block, en nou het haar eks die vermetelheid om kanker te kry. Classic Dirk. Sy vat die langpad van Johannesburg na Kaapstad, dorp tot dorp. Miskien kan sy Dirk een laaste keer sien. En miskien kry sy n paar gigs. Kom saam met Nina op hierdie tragikomiese avontuur deur n surrealistiese Suid-Afrika. This jolly family comedy is full of hilarious situations and humorous dialogue when eccentric characters from all levels of life try to enjoy a Chinese meal. Our ambitions to be in and the pretence that accompanies so-called status and money lure us to make fools of ourselves with unknown habits and unaccustomed traditions. After a few Chinese drinks all the cleverly hidden sins of the families fall out of the closet in a farcical way. Let the gags and giggles begin! Simoné Nortmann, Ilana Cilliers Maude Sandham Louis Roux Marius van Wyk Stefan Benadé Louis Roux 13 L Afr 55 min R120 André Huguenet 11 Jul 14:30, 13 Jul 20:00, 14 Jul 10:00 Nina van Zyl hasn t been doing very well. Her pop star career is in the toilet, she s had writer s block for six years, and now her ex has gone and gotten cancer. Classic Dirk. So she goes on a solo road trip from Joburg to Cape Town, town to town. Maybe she gets to see Dirk one last time. Maybe she gets a few gigs. Join Nina on this tragicomic adventure through a surreal South Africa Manne Chris Vorster, Hennie Jacobs, Hannes Brümmer, Theodore Jantjies, Francois Lensley, Deon Coetzee Chris Vorster Christiaan Ballot Riaan Rademan AGZ Produksies 14 L Afr 65 min R140 Wynand Mouton 13 Jul 10:30 & 12:30, 14 Jul 18:00 & 20:00 n Spul vriende herenig vir jagnaweek. Met geraamtes in die kas en wraak op die brein stap vyf manne die boendoes binne... slegs vier keer terug. Nou word die koring van die kaf geskei, die manne van die muise, die jagters van die prooi. Ja manne, alles is snaaks tot iemand seerkry... dan is dit nie meer snaaks nie... dan is dit skreeusnaaks. Komedie, spanning en drama is aan die orde van die dag in hierdie produksie. Beter waarde vir jou geld as ʼn tros piesangs... gewaarborg! n Lokettreffer by Aardklop, Woordfees, ABSA-KKNK en Innibos Mike en Mavis Wilson Dunster en Elize Cawood Wessel Pretorius Afr, Eng 60 min R120 Mavis Kellerman, weduwee, wat haarself afgesluit het vir die wêreld, ontvang n uitnodiging vir die opening van n nuwe bioskoop wat spesialiseer in klassieke rolprente. Die eienaar, Mike Lewis, is n eksentrieke jongkêrel met n ewige romantiese siel. Mavis bevind haarself aan die ontvangkant van n vryery wat afspeel oor n reeks romantiese afsprake. Maar sy en Mike deel n geskiedenis wat lank voor die uitnodiging begin het. n Romantiese komedie wat hulde bring aan die ou klassieke rolprente. Gerrit Schoonhoven Wynand Mouton 9 Jul 11:30, 10 Jul 17:00, 11 Jul 10:00 & 17:00 A group of friends meet up for a reunion. With skeletons in the closet and revenge on their minds five men step into the wilderness... only four return. Now the true stamina of those involved are tested, separating the hunters from the hunted, the men from the mice. Its funny until someone gets hurt - then its hilarious. Comedy, drama and action are all combined in one in this production. Better value for your money than a bunch of bananas... guaranteed. A hit at Aardklop, Woordfees, ABSA-KKNK and Innibos. Mavis Kellerman, widow, in her twilight years has cut herself off from the world. She receives an invitation to the opening of a new cinema which specializes in classic movies. The eccentric owner, Mike Lewis, the eternal romantic, proceeds to win over Mavis with a series of romantic dates. However, Mavis does not know that she and Mike share a history from way back before the invitation. A romantic comedy, reminiscent of, and a tribute to the old classic movies.

34 32 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. My vrou se man se mannetjie Edrien Erasmus, Cobus Venter, Tessa Denton, Johan Joubert, Rowlen von Gericke, Paul Lüchoff Frans Swart Ray Cooney, Earl Barret, Arne Sultan Charl Senekal In My Vrou se Man se Mannetjie ontmoet ons vir Isak wat glo dat hy n gelukkige huwelik het, maar verpletter word wanner Linda, sy vrou van 18 jaar, sê dat sy hom gaan verlaat. Met raad van hul seun, Isak se bejaarde pa, sy beste vriend en n bietjie hulp van die drankkabinet, neem Isak n waaghalsige roete om sy huwelik te vernuwe! Frans Swart (Lefra Kommunikasie en Bemarking) Shaun van Eck Gustav van Rooyen 13 PG Afr 135 min R140 Sand du Plessis 10 Jul 19:30, 11 Jul 19:30, 12 Jul 10:00, 13 Jul 10:00 My Vrou se Man se Mannetjie tells the story of Isak who, believing he has a happy marriage, is more than shattered to be told by Linda, his wife of 18 years, that she is going to leave him. With advice from their son, Isak s elderly father, his best friend and a little help from the cocktail cabinet, Isaktakes a hazardous course to rejuvenate his marriage. Operasie Holm! Marion Holm Chris Vorster Marion Holm, Chris Vorster Jeanne Steenkamp Handyminds Afr 70 min R125 Wynand Mouton 9 Jul 19:00, 10 Jul 13:30, 13 Jul 16:00, 14 Jul 10:00 Marion Holm en Chris Vorster het nog n jaar oorleef en deel dankbaar en plesierig die lesse, lawwighede en lollerye wat die jaar meegebring het. Holm kan steeds nie ander akteurs bekostig nie, so sy speel weer eens AL die rolle self. En in die verbygaan verwys sy ook na ander rolle... As jy graag iets ontstellend ernstig wil sien, is hierdie nie die vertoning vir jou nie. As jy egter wil glimlag en net n KLEIN bietjie dink kom kyk gerus! Marion Holm and Chris Vorster survived yet another year and Holm gladly shares the titters, teachings, trials and tribulations that the year brought. Holm singlehandedly plays about 16 characters as she still can t afford to use other actors. If you love depressingly serious dramas, then this is not the show for you. However, if you want to smile and think just a LITTLE bit, do not miss this solo show. Stand-up-komedie Schalk Bezuidenhout, Shimmy Isaacs, Melt Sieberhagen & Hannes Brümmer Erns Grundling 14 PG LS 80 min R120 Netwerk24 Feeskafee, langs die Callie Human Jul, 19:00 Kom sluit jou dag af met skaterlag in die geselskap van Suid-Afrika se voorste komediante - jou tuiste vir Stand-up komedie by die Vrystaat Kunstefees. Elkeen van die komediante deel hul eiesoortige en vlymskerp waarnemings oor die lewe, die land waarin ons leef en alles tussen-in. In opdrag van Media24. End your day with hysterical laughter in the company of some of South Africa s top comedians - your home for Stand-up Comedy during the Free State Arts Festival. Each comedian will entertain you with their unique and witty observations on life, love, South Africa and everything in between. Commissioned by Media Jul, 19:00 Melt Sieberhagen & Hannes Brümmer Schalk Bezuidenhout Shimmy Isaacs 13 Jul, 19:00 Shimmy Isaacs Melt Sieberhagen & Hannes Brümmer Schalk Bezuidenhout 14 Jul, 19:00 Schalk Bezuidenhout Shimmy Isaacs Melt Sieberhagen Schalk Bezuidenhout - Snorseun Schalk Bezuidenhout Erns Grundling 14 PG LS Afr 80 min R120 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 14 Jul 20:30 Schalk Bezuidenhout, die krulkopkomediant met sy kenmerkende truitjies en skerp tong, is die mees opwindende nuwe stem in Suid-Afrikaanse standup. Vanjaar keer Schalk terug na Bloemfontein met n nuwe vertoning, Snorseun. Feesgangers kan uitsien na nuwe materiaal, vlymskerp waarnemings en sosiale kommentaar oor die lewe en die land waarin ons leef. Schalk Bezuidenhout, the curly-haired comedian with his trademark jerseys and sharp tongue, is the most exciting new voice in South African stand-up. This year Schalk returns to Bloemfontein with his new one-man show, Snorseun. Festival-goers can look forward to Schalk at his best, with new material, razor-sharp observations and social commentary about life and living in South Africa.

35 Komedie Comedy 33 NRNNSA of Die Nuwe Republiek van die Nuwe Nuwe Suid-Afrika Devonecia Swartz, Conradie van Heerden, Carla Smith, Reuben Murphy, Kristin Pienaar, Hendrik Nieuwoudt Mercy Kannemeyer Die Geselskap $ NATi, VS Kunstefees, Kunstetrust, US Woordfees Afr 50 min R100 kyknet-repteater 10 Jul 18:00, 12 Jul 17:30, 14 Jul 20:00 Lewe jy nog in die Nuwe Suid-Afrika? Wel dis super ou nuus! Gesinne veg vir n plek in die Nuwe Republiek van die Nuwe Nuwe Suid-Afrika. Geskep as gevolg van n tekort aan transformasie in die nuwe Suid-Afrika, belowe die kompetisie n nuwe toekoms, n nuwe begin. Die stryd van verskillende Suid-Afrikaners in die lig van transformasie word onder die satiriese kollig geplaas. Aangewys as Beste Vrynge-produksie, Nasionaal, by Vrystaat Kunstefees Oorspronklik ontwikkel by die US-Dramadepartement. Do you still live in the new South Africa? Well it s super old news! A competition. Families fight for their place in the New Republic of the New New South Africa. Created because of a lack of transformation in the New South Africa, the competition promises a new future, a new beginning. The challenges different South Africans face in the light of transformation is put under the satirical spotlight. Awarded Best Vrynge production, National, at the Free State Arts Festival Originally developed at the US Drama Department. Strooijonker De Klerk Oelofse Louw Venter & Rob Van Vuuren Louw Venter Rocco Pool $ Die Aleit Groep & Four Cousins 13 PG LDM Afr 60 min R100 Downstage 9 Jul 17:00, 10 Jul 16:30, 11 Jul 13:30, 14 Jul 19:30 Strooijonker is n desperate poging deur Lukas Basson om n strooijonkerstoespraak by sy beste vriend, Jean Voster, se troue te maak. Die kombinasie van hoë emosie en gratis vonkelwyn is net een te veel vir dié stomme man. Hy raak gou die pad byster en voor hy kan keer, bevind Lukas hom kniediep in die Vosters en die Liebermans se en sy eie vuil wasgoed ten aanskoue van die ganse geskokte trougeselskap. Dis n skreeusnaakse en hartroerende komedie, wat die gehoor uitnooi om deel te wees van die drama en die kollig skyn op die onrealistiese eise wat ons aan ons self by sulke geleenthede stel. Wie s jou pappa? Strooijonker is a desperate attempt by Lukas Basson to deliver the best man s speech at his friend, Jean Voster s wedding. Problem is, Lukas is in love with the bride, Cheryl Lieberman. He starts off having had one too many nerve-settling drinks and a number of toasts later, finds himself pretty toasted. His speech becomes a little too honest, providing some hilarious moments as well as some sad moments as he becomes a little maudlin. Hannes Brümmer Neels Claasen Maaskaas Produksies 14 L Afr 65 min R120 kyknet-repteater 9 Jul 19:30, 10 Jul 21:00, 11 Jul 20:00, 13 Jul 17:30 Met die getrippel van klein voetjies kom reuseskoene om te vul. Die bytjies en blommetjies lei tot vreemde reuke en ander klankies, slaapgebrek, kompetisie met ander ouers, moles met vroulief en grootskaalse emosionele manipulasie deur kleinding. Hierdie is ʼn n eerlike, skreeusnaakse blik op ouerskap - n toeganklike produksie vir nuwe ouers, voornemende ouers, grootouers en mense met ouers. With the patter of little feet come huge shoes to fill. The birds and the bees lead to peculiar smells and sounds, sleep deprivation, contests with other parents, rumpus with the missus, and large-scale manipulation by the little lamb. This is a hilarious and honest look at parenthood - for new parents, prospective parents, great grandparents and people with parents.

36 34 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Teater Theatre Dans Dance Cion - requiem of Ravel s Bolero Vuyani Dance Theatre Nhlanhla Mahlangu Oliver Hauser Mannie Manim Ntuthuko Mbuyazi, Katleho Mokgothu BlackCoffee Gregory Maqoma 70 min R100 Sand du Plessis 9 Jul 19:30 Cion verken die skrywer Zakes Mda se karakter Toloki, wat die dood in n moderne konteks herontdek. Die wêreld van gierigheid, mag en godsdiens het van Toloki n professionele roubeklaer gemaak wat die afgryse van die dood transformeer in n narratief wat ons skynbaar brutale ervaring van die dood en immigrasie bevraagteken. Cion explores author Zakes Mda s character Toloki, who rediscovers death in a modern context. The universe of greed, power and religion has led Toloki to become a professional mourner who transforms the horror of death and the pain of mourning into a narrative that questions what seems to be normalised and far more brutal in how we experience death and immigration.

37 Dans Dance Musiekteater Musical Theatre 35 In your hands Kirvan Fortuin Eng, Afr 20 min R60 Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 9 Jul 12:30 & 14:00, 11 Jul 10:00 & 11:30 Dié viering van identiteit en behoort werp n blik op ons geneigdheid om gedurig elders na antwoorde te soek. Is ons huidige situasie weens ander of lê dit in ons eie hande? Die produksie was n opdragwerk vir Johannesburg se Danssambreel in 2017, is in Nederland opgevoer, saam met Coenie de Villiers op die Suidoosterfees en vir VIA- kanaal as deel van die Avbob-poësieprojek, Ek wou nog sê. As opdragwerk van Afrovibes Nederland en Suid-Afrika verander die titel na In your hands en is dit as vollengte-ballet in die Kunstekaap aangebied. This celebration of identity and belonging looks at how we constantly seek elsewhere for answers. Is our current situation the result of others or is it in our hands? Commissioned for Dance Umbrella Johannesburg (2017), performed in the Netherlands, at Suidoosterfees with Coenie de Villiers, and for VIA TV Channel as part of the AVBOB Poetry Project Ek wou nog sê. Later in 2017 In your hands was commissioned for Afrovibes Netherlands and South Africa and was performed at the Artscape Theatre as a full-length ballet. Spanish fire a magical show of guitar and dance Montoya Spanish Dance Academy & Theatre Maria Lorca Montoya & Ch2 Guitar Duo Maria Lorca Montoya 120 min R150 Civic 13 Jul 20:00, 14 Jul 10:00 Corneille Hutten, Dirkie van Staden, Spanish Fire is n magiese dansvertoning met kitaarbegeleiding waarin vurige energie en die uitbundigheid van flamenco, Spaanse, Latynse en Sigeunerritmes beleef sal word, asook die ongelooflike gesinchroniseerde voetwerk en kleurryke kostuums van die dansers. Die choreografie is op bekende en gewilde Musiek gedoen. Spanish fire is a magical show of guitar and dance, where the audience will experience the high energy and exuberance of Flamenco, Spanish, Latin and Gypsy rhythms together with the amazing synchronised tapping footwork and colourful costumes of the dancers. Choreography is done to well-known and popular music. Teater Theatre Musiekteater Musical Theatre Amanda Strydom So onner deur die maan Amanda Strydom Amanda Strydom lewer in So onner deur die maan kommentaar oor verskeie sosiale kwessies. Sy sing liedjies van haar albums wat sy selde op die verhoog sing, maar vandag meer relevant as ooit tevore is. Ilza Roggeband skryf: Sy kan met musiek werklik met jou praat sonder dat dit ooit voel of sy preek. Sy is nou maar eenmaal in n klas van haar eie. So onner deur die maan is vir n 2018 Fiësta benoem. Coenraad Rall begelei Strydom op klavier. Coenraad Rall 10 PG Afr, Eng, Ned, Fr 70 min R140 Kunstetrust-Odeion 13 Jul 17:00, 14 Jul 17:00 In So onner deur die maan Amanda Strydom comments on various social issues. She sings original songs she seldom sings on stage, but they are more relevant today than ever before. Ilza Roggeband writes: She talks to you through music without making the audience feel that she preaches. She s simply in a class of her own. So onner deur die maan was nominated for a 2018 Fiësta. Strydom is accompanied by Coenraad Rall.

38 36 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Bewitched on Broadway! DEBUT Cat Simoni Paul Spence PG Eng 65 min R120 Kunstetrust-Odeion 12 Jul 16:30 Cat Simoni, die vyfster-sanger van Londen, bring herinneringe aan tydlose Broadway-vertonings op haar klavier terug. Die begaafde sanger met die goue stem vier in die vertoning legendariese komponiste wat The Great White Way die middelpunt van die showbiz-wêreld gemaak het met gunsteling-liedere uit South Pacific, Carousel, The king and I, My fair lady, Oklahoma! en vele meer. Luister na treffers van Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lerner & Loewe. Jy kan nie vir meer vra nie. Five-star London chanteuse Cat Simoni celebrates the timeless Broadway shows on her grand piano. Golden-voiced Cat toasts the legendary composers who made The Great White Way the centre of the showbiz world with all her favourite songs from South Pacific, Carousel, The king and I, My fair lady, Oklahoma! and many more. Unforgettable hits from the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lerner & Loewe; wonderful musical memories - and the gifted Cat Simoni. Who could ask for anything more? Flennie die snare Chris Chameleon, Anna Davel, Daniella Deysel, Johny Klein Jaconell Mouton Boerneef was skrywer, digter, leksikograaf en akademikus en het met sy dood op 2 Julie 1967 n skatkis van prosa en poësie nagelaat. Nou, 50 jaar ná sy dood, word Boerneef met woord en klank vereer in die produksie Flennie die snare met Chris Chameleon en Anna Davel wat n sterbelaaaide rolverdeling en kreatiewe span lei. Fotostaatmasjien oorgeklank DEBUT Willemien Rust, Jude van der Wat Bibi Slippers Afr 60 min R120 Downstage 10 Jul 13:30, 11 Jul 16:30, 12 Jul 13:00 Die woorde in Bibi Slippers se bekroonde digbundel word nou ook oorgeklank. Kunstenaars Willemien & Jude Harpstar het saamgespan om n klompie alternatiewe Afrikaanse toonsettings van die gedigte te skep wat die teks naboots, oormaak en herinterpreteer. Kom luister na n program wat Bibi se woordkuns (vasgevang op video) met Jude & Willemien se toonsettings en musikale avonture op harp, klavier en fotostaatmasjien kombineer. Frans Swart Jaconell Mouton, Mauritz Lotz, Riaan van Rensburg Hugo Hewitt Hannelie Swart Heidi du Toit Shaun van Eck Gustav van Rooyen Hollywood Costumes, Stuttaford Van Lines $ Innibos Laeveld Nasionale Kunstefees, RSG, Sounds Good, Frans Swart (Lefra) Afr 90 min R160 Sand du Plessis 10 Jul 11:30, 11 Jul 10:00, 12 Jul 20:00 Boerneef was a writer, poet, lexicographer and academic and left a treasure chest of prose and poetry after his death on July 2, Now, 50 years later, we pay tribute to Boerneef s life and work in the production Flennie die snare, with Chris Chameleon and Anna Davel leading a star studded cast and creative team. The poems in the award-winning poetry anthology of Bibi Slippers is now also explored musically. The music duo Willemien& Jude Harpstar have joined forces to create alternative Afrikaans compositions inspired by selected poems; mimicking and reinterpreting the content. Enjoy a program which combines Bibi s poetry (captured on video) with Jude &Willemien s vocals and music on harp, piano and photocopier. Die koekkabaret DEBUUT Nelien Smith DeBeer Cloete Nelien Smith, Anton Smith Petrus van Wyk Lien As daar een ding is wat n feeskat meer geniet as n Sandra Prinsloo-tranetrekker, is dit n lekker groot stuk koek terwyl hulle wag vir die volgende Chris van Niekerk-vertoning. Die Koekkabaret het koek, musiek en n tranetrekkerstorie of twee. Terwyl jy aan jou koek smul, word gaste stories en liedjies van Suid-Afrika se gootste koeke en terte vertel. Eie drinkgoed is welkom of kan by Koekela gekoop word. 20 gaste word vir 55 minute vermaak met die land se eerste Koekkabaret. 16 L Afr, Eng 55 min R150 Koekela (17 Reid St, Westdene) 9-14 Jul 12:00, 16:00 & 18:00 If there is one thing feeskatte like more than a tranetrekker with Sandra Prinsloo it is a nice big piece of koek while waiting for the next Chris van Niekerk show. Die Koekkabaret has cake, music and a tranetrekker story or two in it. While you eat your cake, you and other guests will be told stories about South Africa s biggest koeke & terte. Feel free to bring your own beverages or buy it at the venue. 20 guests will be entertained for 55 minutes by the country s first ever Koekkabaret.

39 Musiekteater Musical Theatre 37 Hani: the legacy Market Theatre Laboratory Eng 60 min R130 Leila Henriques kyknet-scaena 7 Jul 20:00, 8 Jul 18:00, 9 Jul 10:00 Die Market Theatre Laboratory bied die produksie Hani: the legacy aan wat met die Gold Ovation-prys bekroon is. In dié grondverskuiwende musiekspel word die lewensverhaal van die miskende struggleheld Chris Hani deur hiphop, ballades, tradisionele musiek en beweging op n onvergeetlike en magiese wyse vertel. Die vars produksieformaat gee ons die geleentheid om die gaping te oorbrug wat Hani se dood gelaat het en dit inspireer ons om sy nalatenskap vir vooruitgang te gebruik, veral in die tyd van enorme politieke en maatskaplike uitdagings. The Market Theatre Laboratory presents its Gold Ovation Award winning production, Hani: the legacy. This ground-breaking musical combines hip hop, ballad, traditional music and movement to bring to life the story of underpraised struggle hero Chris Hani in an unforgettable and magical way, therefore honouring his legacy. Through this fresh form, we grapple with the gap Hani left us with and are inspired with how we can use his legacy to move forward, in a time where we face enormous political and social challenges. My Miriam Makeba story with Sima Mashazi Sima Mashazi, Ramon Alexander, Annemie Nel, Dustin Julius, Chadleigh Gowar, Marco Maritz, Babalwa Meintjies Sima Mashazi and Ramon Alexander Iluminar Productions Eng 80 min R140 Kunstetrust-Odeion 11 Jul 20:30, 12 Jul 10:00 Sima Mashazi het die rol van n jong Miriam Makeba in die internasionale musiekblyspel Mama Africa vertolk wat haar bewondering vir die ikoon agter die musiek verdiep het. In My Miriam Makeba story besing sy dié sanger bekend vir die waarheid in haar lirieke en die hoop wat sy ander te midde van haar eie worstelinge gegee het. Feesgangers sal bekoor word deur Mashazi se besonderse talent in n vertoning met treffers en minder bekende musiekjuwele. Sima Mashazi performed the role of the young Miriam in the international musical, Mama Africa. The experience deepened Sima s admiration for Makeba s music and the woman behind it. In My Miriam Makeba story, Sima pays tribute to a historical figure who spoke truth through her lyrics and gave hope to so many, amidst her own struggles. Expect world famous hits to lesser known gems and expect to be mesmerized by the talent of rising star Sima Mashazi. Valencia n kabaret Faith Kinniar Ilge-Mari Schutte 16 LM Eng, Afr 50 min R80 Downstage 11 Jul 19:30, 12 Jul 16:30, 13 Jul 16:30 Valencia is n kabaret gesetel in die kopwêreld van n bevooroordeelde konstabel wat uitlanders en ander vrouens niks laaik nie. Waar ander mense hulle vooroordele vir hulself hou, deel sy hulle met groteske ywer en sjarme. Sy maak n klont van haarself soos net n geesdrywer met verbale diarree kan. Hierdie produksie is n nuwe verwerking van die trefferstuk wat by die KKNK se Uitkampteater gedebuteer het. Valencia is a cabaret which addresses the thoughts of a bigoted constable who strongly dislikes foreigners and other women. She speaks the prejudices that many harbour in silence and communicates them with grotesque zeal and charisma. Valencia makes a fool of herself the way only a bigot with verbal diarrhea can. This show is a new version of the hit show that debuted at KKNK Uitkampteater.

40 38 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Reza de Wet Tienertoneelfees Teen Theatre Festival 2018 Aangebeid deur C & N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje en Vrystaat Kunstefees Presented by C & N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje and Vrystaat Arts Festival Ondersteun deur die ATKV (Tienertoneel) Supported by the ATKV (Teen Theatre) Met borgskap van die Internasionale Uitvoerende Kunste Instituut Trust (toekenning vir beste nuutgeskrewe teks) With sponsorship from the International Executive Performance Arts Institute Trust (award for best newly written text) R60: Groep/Group 2, 3, 5, 6 (2 skole per groep / 2 schools per group) R90: Groep/Group 1 & 4 (3 skole per groep / 3 schools per group) Groep Group 1 hard 9 Jul 09: min C en N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje Retha Pool Retha Pool Ek speel die lewe hard. Skool wou my wen toe besluit ek anders. Die Mall wens dit was in Dubai en my pa was die beste mens wat ek geken het. Drie stories eindig op dieselfde plek. Dis hard. I play hard at life. School wanted to beat me, but I decided differently. The Mall wishes it was in Dubai and my dad was the best. Three stories ends at the same place. This is hard. Valkenburg Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen Alae Hanekom Barnie Mans In hierdie periode drama neem die gekheid van n onortedokse psigiatriese inrigting n onverwagse wending. In this period drama the madness of an unconventional psychiatric hospital takes an unexpected turn. SINK Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool Werkswinkelproduksie deur Affie-toneelgroep Ronèl de Beer, Adéle McLachlan, Willem Pretorius; Hybré Schoeman Hoërskool Boxford handhaaf hoë standaarde. Daar is nie plek vir parasiete in dié prestige-skool nie. Gelukkig bied die nuut gestigde Klub SINK (Die Sosiale Inskakelings- en Noodhulp Komitee) n hawe vir dié Boxies wat nie in die boks pas n ie. High school Boxford maintains high standards. There is no place for parasites in this prestige school. Fortunately the newly formed club, The Social Integration and First Aid Committee, provides a haven for those Boxes that do not fit in. Groep Group 2 Sirkus 9 Jul 14: min Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen Alea Hanekom, Barnie Mans Barnie Mans. Nadine Klinck n Aand by die sirkus is nie altyd net pret en plesier nie. Die hansworse kom in opstand teen die ysterhand van die sirkusmeester... A night at the circus is not always fun and games. The clowns resist the iron fist of the circus master Vlug Hoërskool Upington L.A. Swart Lesley Swart 1. s.nw Handeling van te vlieg; Trop voëls wat saamvlieg. 2. s.nw Handeling van te vlug; Wegloop van gevaar. Vlugteling: s.nw Iemand wat vlug; iemand wat gevaar ontwyk en veiligheid soek. Vlugoord: s.nw Toevlugoord; plek, kamp, oord waar vlugtelinge veiligheid kan vind. Teater: s.nw Gebou ingerig vir die opvoering van toneelstukke; Toneel (lewe) 1. noun the act of flying 2. noun RUNNING AWAY; the act of running away from a dangerous or difficult situation. Fugitive: noun a person who has escaped or is running away from somewhere and is trying to avoid being caught. Safe haven: noun a place of refuge or security. Theatre: noun A building or an outdoor area where plays and similar types of entertainment are performed; Play (life) Groep Group 3 Naledi 9 Jul 18: min Hoërskool Upington L.A. Swart Lesley Swart Hoekom is Naledi dood? Die jong en onervare konstabel Dippenaar moet die raaisel oplos. En niks is ooit weer dieselfde nie. Why did Naledi die? The young, inexperienced Constable Dippenaar has to solve the riddle. And nothing will be as before. Krokodil Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen Jaco Visser Barnie Mans n Krokodil is n magtige skepsel van die natuur. Tog kan hy in n dieretuin aangehou word. Soos baie ander diere. n Wilde dier wat in n beknopte spasie buite haar natuurlike habitat aangehou word, is n reuse-aanklag teen die mensdom se manier van dink oor wilde diere. Só n wilde dier, wanneer sy tot haar uiterste beproef word deur omstanders en hanteerders, kan dodelik wees. A crocodile is a mighty beast of the wild. Although it can be kept in a zoo. Like many other animals. A wild animal that is kept in a cramped space outside of its natural habitat, is a big accusation against humanity s way of thinking about wild animals. Thus, a wild animal, when tested to her ultimate limits by onlookers and handlers, can be deadly.

41 Teater Theatre Reza De Wet 39 Groep Group 4 10 Jul 09: min igeneration Hoërskool Eldoraigne Armand Roussouw, Liza du Plessis Armand Roussouw Savage, salty, shade, netflix en chill, retweet, grindr, tinder, woke, on-fleek, bae, squad goals, the struggle is real, lol, jk, sorry not sorry, fomo. Is dit n komkommer met anxiety wat praat? Nee, dis net n millenniër. Die mooiste, slimste en sensitiefste generasie ooit. Savage, salty, shade, netflix and chill, retweet, grindr, tinder, woke, on-fleek, bae, squad goals, the struggle is real, lol, jk, sorry not sorry, fomo. Is this a cucumber with anxiety speaking? No this is a millennial. The most beautiful, clever and sensitive generation of all time. Paradysstraat (dis alles behalwe n musical) Hoërskool Zwartkop Marista van Eeden, Pieter Alberts Marista van Eeden Moeks de Noir se Jakobus is dood. Hy het sy tasse gepak, in die hout huisbak geklim en gesê: Six floors down, baby. En nou? Nou sit Moeks met vyf dogters sonder n sent op haar naam. Gelukkig is sy n De Noir en geen De Noir gee maklik op nie. Moeks de Noir s Jacobus is dead. He packed his suitcases, climbed into the wooden lift and said: Six floors down, baby. And now? Now Moeks sits with five daughters without a penny to her name. Fortunately she is a De Noir and no De Noir gives up easily. Ink Hoërskool Louis Trichardt Marcel van Niekerk Dit is die klein dingetjies wat mense stil maak. Soos wanneer mens uitvind n hemp se sak kan baie wegsteek; camels, vars asem, rykdom, love letters... alles behalwe n ball point pen want die ding lek net. Die stilte kom haal vir jou vinnig en min op n slag. Net so dat niemand dit agterkom nie. It s the small things that shuts people up. Like when you discover that the pocket of a shirt can hide many things; camels, fresh breath, riches, love letters everything except a ball point pen because it leaks. The silence gets to you quickly and little by little. In such a way that nobody realises it. Groep Group 5 Eden 10 Jul 14: min Hoërskool Eldoraigne Emil Haarhoff, Barend Mynhardt (assistent) Karla is n 14-jarige meisie wat serebraal gestremd is. Sy het mimimale beheer oor haar liggaam, is vasgevang in n rolstoel en n rekenaarstem praat namens haar. Ten spyte van haar liggaamlike tekortkominge, is sy n doodgewone tienermeisie met doodgewone drome, dog met n buitengewone intelligensie. Hierdie is haar verhaal Karla is a 14 year old girl that has cerebral palsy. She has minimum control over her body, she is caged in a wheelchair and a computer voice speaks for her. In spite of her bodily short comings, she is a normal teenage girl with normal dreams, but she has higher than normal intelligence. This is her tale Teatro (die agterdeur) Hoërskool Zwartkop Pieter Alberts Antie Ellie was nog altyd baie lief vir musiek en die teater. Sy het n droom gehad om n sangeres te word. Hierdie droom het nooit waar geword nie. Nou werk sy maar as kaartjiesassisent in die teater. Sy is arm en het geen kind of kraai. Sy het in n verlate stoortjie aan die agterkant van die Teatro, sonder toestemming ingetrek. Antie Ellie het n paar straatkinders jammer gekry en hulle by haar ingeneem. Sy en die straatkinders het soos n familie geword. Op n dag daag Maxine op, en bring n verandering in hulle lewens. Auntie Ellie has always had a love for music and theatre. She had a dream of becoming a singer. This dream never came true. Now she works as a ticket seller in the theatre. She is poor with no kids of her own. She has occupied a small vacant storeroom at the back of the Teatro, without permission. Auntie Ellie felt sorry for a few street kids and took them in. They became like a family. One day Maxine arrives and things change. Prysuitdeling / Prize Giving 10 Jul 16:30 30 min Groep Group 6 18 Jul 18: min FEESPRODUKSIE, asook die C en N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje se aanbieding. FESTIVAL PRODUCTION, as well as the C en N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje s production

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43 Musiek Music Klassiek Classical 41 Let wel: alle lokale is rolstoel toegangbaar Please note: all venues are wheelchair accessible Musiek Music Klassiek Classical Blondes, Rach & Rav Elna van der Merwe, Zorada Temmingh (klavier piano) Afr 60 min R120 Kunstetrust-Odeion 9 Jul 20:00, 10 Jul 10:00 Blondes Die Blondes se vernuftige tweeklavier-keurspele draai dié keer om die letter R. Die klassieke helfte sluit in n Rachmaninoff-keurspel met fragmente uit sy geliefde Vocalise en klavierkonserte, die Paganinivariasies en van die meer bekende Preludes, asook n Ravel-keurspel met melodieë uit sy klavierkonserte, Bolero, Habanera en La Valse. En dan gaan ons Rock in my Taal met juwele uit die Afrikaanse ligtemusiekskat van o.a. Amanda Strydom, Coenie de Villiers, Laurika Rauch, Johannes Kerkorrel, Koos du Plessis en Koos Kombuis. The Blondes innovative two-piano medleys this time centre around the letter R. The classical half consists of a Rachmaninoff medley with fragments from his beloved Vocalise, piano concertos, Paganini Variations and Preludes, and a Ravel medley with melodies from his piano concertos, Bolero, Habanera and La Valse. The light Rock in my Taal comprises gems from the Afrikaans light music scene, including songs sung by Amanda Strydom, Coenie de Villiers, Laurika Rauch, Johannes Kerkorrel, Koos du Plessis and Koos Kombuis. Cello and organ moods DEBUT Anmari van der Westhuizen (tjello cello) and Jan Beukes (orrel organ) Afr, Eng 55 min R130 Kunstetrust-Odeion 10 Jul 15:00, 11 Jul 16:30 Die ongewone kombinasie van tjello en orrel sal u op n musikale meditatiewe reis neem gelaai met verskillende gemoedstemminge en uitgevoer deur twee briljante musici. Kom, sit terug en geniet dit. This unusual combination of cello and organ will take you on a musical meditative journey filled with a variety of moods. Come, sit back and enjoy a performance by two world class performers. Charl du Plessis Trio - Opposites attract DEBUT Charl du Plessis, Werner Spies, Peter Auret Charl du Plessis Afr, Eng 70 min R130 Kunstetrust-Odeion 12 Jul 20:00, 13 Jul 13:30 Die veelbekroonde Charl du Plessis-trio speel musiek uit operas in n jazz-styl, asook die bekendste jazzsangers se treffers in die debuutproduksie Charl du Plessis Trio - Opposites Attract. Die kontras tussen twee uiteenlopende vokale style word saamgesnoer deur die meesterlike jazz-verwerkings wat hierdie trio uniek maak. Puccini, Verdi en Ella Fitzgerald in een asem en geen sanger in sig nie! The award-winning Charl du Plessis Trio perform music from the opera in between the most wellknown jazz vocal hits in their debut production Charl du Plessis Trio - Opposites attract. Two very contrasting vocal styles are brought together by fresh new arrangements in the unique style of this trio. Puccini, Verdi and Ella Fitzgerald in one breath, and with no singer in sight!

44 42 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Duo! DEBUUT Jacques-Pierre Malan (tjello cello), Pieter van Zyl (klavier piano) 60 min R130 Kunstetrust-Odeion 9 Jul 17:00, 10 Jul 20:00 Die tjellis Jacques-Pierre Malan, wenner van ATKV Muziq (2009) en die Internasionale Kamermusiekfeeskompetisie (2015 ), het onlangs teruggekeer uit Amerika waar hy studeer het en die Mid Atlantic Symphony Orchestra se tjelloseksie gelei het. Hy het hom in sy geboortestad Bloemfontein kom vestig en sal hier saam met die virtuose Pieter van Zyl op klavier werke van Rachmaninoff, Bach, Fauré en Chopin speel. Spontaneous, refreshing and unfiltered, executing in a way his selfness. Huffington Post Winner of the ATKV Muziq (2009) and the International Chamber Music Festival Competition (2015), Jacques-Pierre Malan, recently returned to Bloemfontein from America where he conducted the Mid Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. Together with the virtuoso, Pieter van Zyl on piano, they will transport you with Rachmaninov, Bach, Faure and Chopin. Spontaneous, refreshing and unfiltered, executing in a way his selfness. - Huffington Post Fanfares in die Vrystaat DEBUUT Pieter van den Berg & Braam van Tonder Afr 60 min R100 Kunstetrust-Odeion 9 Jul 11:00, 10 Jul 17:00 Die musiek in die program sal die luisteraar op reis neem na n wêreld waar konings, prinse, kerkgangers, oud en jonk die eeue-oue klanke kan indrink van instrumente wat katedrale, kerke en konsertsale by gevul het. With the composition of the works, they aimed to get music that will travel to a world where kings, princes, churchgoers, old and young people can relax and enjoy the sounds of the centuries old instruments that filled cathedrals, churches and concert halls during great occasions. Fynbesnaard (CH2 featuring World@South) DEBUT Corneille Hutten, Dirkie van Staden, Talisa Symons Dirkie van Staden CH2 & World@South Eng, Afr 60 min R130 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 13 Jul 12:30, 14 Jul 17:00 CH2 (Multi SAMA-, GHOEMA- en Internasionaal bekroonde duo) span snare saam met viool & kitaar duo World@South (wenners van verskeie talentkompetisies) vir n musikale reis deur die kontinente. Hulle vermeng verskeie genres soos Spaans-Latyns, kontemporêre flamenco, Iers, Sigeuner, folk, klassiek en populêre musiek met n polsende ritme! Hul invloede is Rodrigo y Gabriela, Gypsy Kings, David Garret, Vanessa Mae & Lindsay Stirling. Selfs bekende Afrikaanse wysies is op die spyskaart! CH2 (Multi SAMA, GHOEMA and International award winning duo) strings along with violin & guitar duo World@South (winners of various talent competitions) for a musical journey through the continents. Blending a variety of genres, i.e Spanish- Latin, contemporary flamenco Irish, Gypsy, folk, classical & popular music with a serious beat! Their influences are Rodrigo y Gabriela, Gypsy Kings, David Garret, Vanessa Mae & Lindsay Stirling. Even well-known Afrikaans tunes are on the menu. Reflections on a legend DEBUT Odeionstrykkwartet Eng, Afr 70 min R130 Kunstetrust-Odeion 9 Jul 14:00, 10 Jul 12:30 Die Odeion Strykkwartet bring met dié uitvoering hulde aan Nelson Mandela, die eerste demokraties verkose president van Suid-Afrika, wat vanjaar sy 100ste verjaardag sou vier. Die program behels kamermusiekkombinasies wat sy tronknommer, 466/64, weerspieël. Strykkwartette van Stimpson en Matthias van Dijk, asook uittreksels van sekstette deur Dvorak, Brahms en Tsjaikofski, sal uitgevoer word.die musici sal anekdotes vertel oor die betekenis wat die musiek in Mandela se lewe gehad het. The greatest glory in living is not in falling, but in rising every time we fall. Mandela 2018 marks the centenary celebration of Nelson Mandela, and the Odeion String Quartet honours the late statesman with a musical tribute on the combination of his prison number 466/64. This amalgamation will comprise of works in a musical combination that attribute to each number, namely a quartet and sextet. Excerpts from sextets by Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and quartets by Stimpson and van Dijk will be performed. The performers will share anecdotes on what they interpret the music may mean and represent from Mandela s life.

45 Musiek Music Klassiek Classical 43 SA National Youth Orchestra Live! The South African National Youth Orchestra $ SABC Foundation, Department of Arts and Culture, Academy of Sound Engineering, SAMRO Afr, Eng 140 min R120 Sand du Plessis 14 Jul 13:00 Ons groen en goue Nasionale Jeugorkes bestaan uit Suid-Afrika se beste jong musici van gemeenskappe regoor die land. Die Nasionale Jeugorkes dra die afgelope 50 jaar by tot die ontwikkeling van jong musici en het n ryk nalatenskap van alumni in professionele toporkeste regoor die wêreld. Die orkes het al n verhoog gedeel met bekendes soos sir James Galway, sir Roger Norrington, Barbara Hendricks, die Charl du Plessis-trio en Judith Sephuma, om net n paar te noem. Our green-and-gold National Youth Orchestra includes top young artists from communities across South Africa. It has supported the training and development of young musicians for over half a century, with a legacy of alumni in top professional orchestras across the globe. The orchestra has performed with the likes of Archbishop Tutu, Sir James Galway, Sir Roger Norrington, Barbara Hendricks, the Charl du Plessis Trio and Judith Sephuma, just to name a few. Two violinists Zanta Hofmeyr, Miro Chakaryan, Laetitia Orlandi (klavier piano) 90 min R130 Kunstetrust-Odeion 11 Jul 13:00, 12 Jul 13:00 Die befaamde violiste Zanta Hofmeyr en Miro Chakaryan voer n opwindende program van virtuose vioolduo s uit. Hulle deel hul liefde vir die instrument met n musikale dialoog deur werke van Wieniawski, Sarasate, Leclair, Sjostakowitsj en Moskowski. Die pianis Laetitia Orlandi tree saam met hulle op. The acclaimed violinists Zanta Hofmeyr and Miro Chakaryan presents and exciting programme of virtuosto violin duos. They share their love for the instrument with a musical dialogue from works by Wieniawski, Sarasate, Leclair, Shostakovich and Moskowski. They are accompanied by pianist Laetitia Orlandi. KUNSTETRUST AFSKOPKONSERT Vyf klaviere Cézarre Strydom Stephan Bezuidenhout 70 min R130 Kunstetrust-Odeion 8 Jul 18:00 Die ontwikkeling van professionele pianiste word gekenmerk deur eerstes : die eerste musiekles, die eerste eksamen, die eerste uitvoering en vele meer. In Vyf klaviere openbaar vyf pianiste deur komiese dramatisering hul eerstes. Hierdie is dus veel meer as n klank-ontploffing deur vyftig vingers. In vyf sketse voeg die spelers woord by noot en soms voet by stuk. The development of every professional pianist is decorated with a series of firsts : the first music lesson, the first examination, the first recital, and many more. For the amateur, many of these firsts are also their lasts. In Vyf klaviere five performers reveal their pianistic firsts through comical dramatisation. This show is therefore far more than a veritable Vesuvius of sound by 50 fingers.

46 44 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Musiek Music Kontemporêr Contemporary All the way from Bloem / Al die pad van Bloem DEBUUT Verskeie kunstenaars / Various artists Jacobus Silwer Anton Esterhuyse Kom ervaar plaaslike kuns soos jy nog altyd wou n unieke versameling oorspronklike musiek en lirieke vanuit die penne van kunstenaars in en om Bloemfontein! n Vertoning wat dien as die finalé van ons plaaslike projek om oorspronklike musiek te bevorder en kunstenaars te bemagtig. Jou volgende gunsteling gaan verseker op die verhoog wees! Alle tale en ouderdomme welkom met o.a die Bloemfontein Kinderkoor Brendan Peyper Brendan Peyper Afr 90 min R150 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 10 Jul 19:30 Jacobus Silwer, Lizamé Coetzee $ Legacy Invest, Bloemnuus, Express, Ofm, Palm Photography, Luv4Marketing, Posh Lab, Bloemfuntown, HDL Juweliers, Juan Pinnick Photography, Stroomop Afr, Eng 90 min R80 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 12 Jul 19:30 Experience local art and talent like you ve always wanted too a variety of mind blowing authentic music and lyrics from local artists, heard for the first time! A show that serves as the crown of our project that aims to empower local artists and promote authentic music and lyrics. Your next favourite is definitely going to be on stage! All ages and languages welcome featuring the Bloemfontein Children s Choir Brendan Peyper wys waarom hy een van Suid Afrika se mees in-aanvraag kunstenaars is in hierdie nuwe konsert met liedjies van sy blinknuwe album, Hy loop oop n album wat pols met lekkerkry en hom deur niks sal laat stuit nie! Brendan het landwyd opslae gemaak en aanhangers oorgewen met n stem wat knieë lam kan sing, energiebelaaide ritmes en n ryk vermenging pop- en countryklanke met n sterk akoestiese ondertoon. In this concert Brendan Peyper shows why he is one of South Africa s most sought after artists, and includes songs from his brand new album Hy loop oop. Brendan is now a national icon with a voice that makes you weak at the knees, pulsing with energetic rhythms and his pop-country sounds with strong acoustic undertones. CH3 met Chris Chameleon & CH2 Chris Chameleon, Dirkie van Staden, Corneille Hutten Chris Chameleon & CH2 Eng, Afr 60 min R140 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 11 Jul 16:00, 12 Jul 13:30 Chris Chameleon se briljante stemgebruik en magnetiese verhoogpersoonlikheid vorm n puik kombinasie met die vernuftige kitaarspel en musikale vuurwerke wat CH2 met sy fusion-styl van Spaans-Latyns-Afrika-ritmes en lekker Afrikaans skep. Chameleon het CH2 se dinamiese musiek met teks en melodie verryk wat tot splinternuwe liedjies gelei het. Ch2 het op sy beurt Chameleon se grootste treffers verwerk vir n vertoning uit die boonste rakke. Chris Chameleon s brilliant vocal antics and magnetic stage personality combine with the ingenuity of South Africa s pre-eminent guitar duo, Ch2 in this production that thrills with Spanish-Latin- African rhythms as well as good old homegrown Afrikaans. A big surprise of this collaborration is that Chris adds lyrics and melody to the dynamic original work of Ch2 to create brand new songs. In turn, Ch2 create new arrangements of some of Chris greatest hits to present this world class musical adventure.

47 Musiek Music Kontemporêr Contemporary 45 Chris Chameleon in n BOO!tiful geraas Chris Chameleon & Riaan van Rensburg Eng, Afr 60 min R130 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 13 Jul 19:30, 14 Jul 10:00 Chris Chameleon Vanjaar is die mondigwording van Boo!, een van Suid-Afrika se mees opwindende musiekuitvoerprodukte. Sedertien het hierdie Monki Punk groep kultusstatus bereik in meer as 17 lande en is hulle plaaslik en internasionaal met treffers en toekennings beloon. n Boo!tiful geraas is die eerlike, onbeskaamde verhaal van rock en rolldekadensie, persoonlike struwelinge, uitspattige hoogtepunte, uitmergelende laagtepunte en n liefde vir musiek wat uiteindelik verantwoordelik was vir die vorming van een van Afrikaanse musiek se mees geliefde kunstenaars, Chris Chameleon. This year is the coming-of-age of Boo!, one of South Africa s most exiting musical exports. Since then, this Monki Punk group have achieved cult status in 17 countries and have been showered with awards and hits at home and abroad. A Boo!tiful Noise is the honest, shameless story of rock and roll decadence, personal struggles, ridiculous highlights, defeating lows and a love for music that was responsible for the forming of one of Afrikaans music s most beloved artists, Chris Chameleon. Dozi & Refentse DEBUUT Dozi, Refentse, Mauritz Lotz (kitaar guitar), Leon Janse van Rensburg (baskitaar base guitar) en Vinnie Henrico (tromme drums) 90 min R140 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 8 Jul 19:30 VRYSTAAT KUNSTEFEES AFSKOPKONSERT Dit het alles begin met Dozi en Refentse wat in 2017 saam op Jacaranda FM verskyn het en `n video is van hulle geneem waar hul Jantjie in Zoeloe sing. Daar was trefslae op YouTube binne `n week. Hulle sing in Afrikaans, Engels, Zoeloe, isixhosa en Tswana. Jantjie (in Zoeloe), Halala Afrika, Ou ryperd (Zoeloe), Knocking on heaven`s door (Zoeloe), Sonvanger en Lisa se klavier is maar `n paar van die treffers wat in hierdie crossover brugbou-vertoning gehoor kan word. It all started with Dozi and Refense and a video of the pair singing Jantjie in Zulu on Jacaranda FM in Within a week the video had 160,000 hits. In this brand new show they sing various songs in Afrikaans, English, Zulu, isixhosa and Tswana including Jantjie (in Zulu), Halala Afrika, Ou ryperd (Zulu), Knocking on heaven`s door (Zulu), Sonvanger and Lisa se klavier only a few of the songs that can be heard in this crossover, bridgebuilding performance. Jak de Priester Reënboog oor Suid-Afrika Jak de Priester Afr 90 min R135 Jak de Priester bied in Reënboog oor Suid-Afrika, 13 nuwe, oorspronklike, Afrikaanse liedjies geskryf deur homself. Die kreatiewe visie is om die gehoor op reis te neem na die oorsprong, die lewe, die hartseer en die blydskap van elkeen van hierdie nuwe liedjies en om die kleurkaart van ons pragtige land met die gehoor te deel. Die Pasop -liedjie n opvolg op sy treffer Ek sny dit af is reeds n gunsteling by gehore regoor die land. Die Hoenderboer, Heinrich Pelser Kopanong Kovsiekerk 11 Jul 12:00, 13 Jul 16:00 In Jak the Priester s new production Reënboog oor Suid-Afrika he offers, 13 new, original Afrikaans songs written by himself. The creative vision is to take the audience to the origin, the life, the sadness and the joy of each of these new songs and to share the colorful view of our beautiful country with the audience. The Pasop song, a sequel to his hit Ek sny dit af is already a firm favorite among audiences. Kurt Darren Kurt Darren 90 min R150 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 11 Jul 20:00 Daar is min wat n dansvloer so vinnig aan t draai kry soos Kurt Darren, met n fees van woord, melodie en ritme! Hy sing n verskeidenheid-versameling van liedjies wat hulself leen tot voetstampheupeswaaisokkie, twostep, jive, n rustige dans of sommer net lekker agteroor sit en luister. Liriek en melodie word moeiteloos vermeng om enige iets van n uitspattige en lighartige partytjie, tot stories en pitkos van die lewe en sy dinge, tot meer rustige en intieme oomblikke in musiek vas te vang. There are few artists who can get you going on the dance floor as fast as Kurt Darren, with a festival of words, melodies and rhythms. He sings a variety of songs that lend themselves to hip-swinging, twostep, jive, or simply a relaxing sit-back and listen melody. Experience beautiful lyrics and stories from his life as he mesmerises you with his music.

48 46 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Karen Zoid Karen Zoid Afr, Eng 90 min R200/R220/R230 Sand du Plessis 14 Jul 20:00 Karen Zoid is bekend as een om n verhoog aan die brand te steek met haar energieke kitaarsolo s, emosioneel gelaaide lirieke en vlymskerp sin vir humor. Haar musiek het sonder twyfel n impak gehad op ons kultuurele landskap en sy oorheers die luggolwe al vir die afgelope 17 jaar. Zoid het verlede jaar by die Vrystaatse Kunstefees in rekordtyd uitverkoop - maak seker om nie hierdie show te mis nie! Karen Zoid is known to set any stage alight with her energetic guitar solos, emotionally charged lyrics and witty sense of humour. Her music has, without a doubt, shaped our culture and she has dominated the airwaves for the past 17 years. Zoid sold out at last year s Vrystaat Arts Festival in record time do not miss under any circumstance! Manie Jackson Manie Jackson Afr 90 min R150 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 9 Jul 19:30 Manie het beslis sy merk gemaak en het reeds sterstatus, en kan deesdae nie voorbly met optredes by verskeie funksies, klubs en nasionale feeste nie. Sy optredes is gemik op oud en jonk, en bevat verskeie musieksoorte, om aan almal se smaak te voldoen. Geniet musiek wat opkikker - boonop deur n stem vertolk wat die passie van musiek tot sy reg laat kom. Manie has already made his mark as one of South Africa s musical stars, and can no longer keep up with requests for performances at functions, clubs and national festivals. His shows focus on the old and the young and includes a range of genres to fit into everyone s taste. Enjoy music that uplifts and soothes, delivered by a performer passionate about sound. Navi Redd Navi Redd Afr, Eng 80 min R140 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 14 Jul 13:30 Navi Redd is terug in Bloemfontein! Ouer, gryser, wyser en beter as ooit tevore... Bring jou ma, jou pa, jou man, jou vrou, jou skoonma, jou ouma, jou kinders, jou broer, jou vriende en vyande! Vermaak vir oud en jonk! Die rebelle van a cappella is terug met n produksie propvol treffers... elk verwerk op die unieke Navi Redd manier. Geen back-tracks, geen musiekinstrumente! n Mengsel van stem, klank, humor en energie! A cappella-musiek was nog nooit so opwindend gewees nie! Let s face it, men singing a cappella has never been an unsightly occurrence and these a cappella rebels bend all the rules and regulations of this genre. A cappella of course meaning: No musical instruments, no back-tracks Using nothing other than their brilliant vocal chords and astounding microphone techniques. Navi Redd is an a cappella group with a sting in its tail and its repertoire includes anything from Johnny Clegg to Kurt Darren, Rolling Stones to the Bee Gees

49 Musiek Music Kontemporêr Contemporary 47 The Parlotones The Parlotones Eng 60 min R130 Sand du Plessis 13 Jul 19:00 Indie rock / popgroep van Johannesburg, The Parlotones met Kahn Morbee, Neil Pauw en broers Glen en Paul Hodgson, het groot sukses in Suid- Afrika, sowel as verskeie internasionale markte, behaal. Met hierdie konsert neem die Parlotones n versameling van nuwe en ou liedjies op reis as deel van die Unplugged tour, bestaande uit akoestiese weergawes van n hele reeks liedjies van die groep. Indie rock/pop band from Johannesburg, South Africa, The Parlotones with Kahn Morbee, Neil Pauw and brothers Glen and Paul Hodgson have gone on to achieve massive success in their home country of South Africa, as well as success in various international markets. For this show The Parlotones are taking their collection of new and old tracks on the road as part of their Unplugged Tour, consisting of acoustic renditions across the band s entire catalogue. Rocco de Villiers, wees net jouself Rocco de Villiers Afr 90 min R160 Kunstetrust Odeion 13 Jul 20:30, 14 Jul 10:00 Ná 20 jaar van klavierspeel is Rocco se leuse, Wees net jouself, al die ander is reeds geneem!. Die vertoning is n toonvenster van Rocco se werk as pianis, vermaaklikheidskunstenaar en komponis wat 20 jaar lank oorleef met instrumentale musiek. After 20 years of playing piano, Rocco believes in Just Being Yourself, the rest afterall is already taken! In 2018 popular pianist Rocco de Villiers celebrates 20 years of blood, sweat, tears and survival as a piano player in South Africa. Texas Girls Choir - Crossing borders Texas Girls Choir, Bloemfontein Kinderkoor, Morgan Beatbox (beatboxer), Jacobus Silwer (sanger / singer), Huibrie Verster, Alissa Layne Trent (dirigente / conductors), Anton Esterhuyse, Kayla Gutierrez (begeleiers / accompanists) Anton Esterhuyse Roelof Botha Afr, Eng 80 min R100 Kunstetrust Odeion 14 Jul 13:30 In hierdie grensverskuiwende produksie word die sintuie behoorlik uitgedaag, want wat jy sien en wat jy hoor, pas nie noodwendig bymekaar nie: n Amerikaanse koor wat in Afrikaans sing, n Suid- Afrikaanse koor wat cowboy-danse doen, en n volle band wat uit die mond van een persoon kom. Grense tussen genres, mediums en nasionaliteite word oorgesteek om te bewys dat musiek inderdaad n universele taal is. Willie Venter In this production lines are blurred as the senses are being challenged, because what you see and what you hear do not necessarily match: an American choir singing in Afrikaans, a South African choir doing cowboy dances and a full band emanating from the mouth of one person. Borders between genres, mediums and nationalities are being crossed to demonstrate that music truly is a universal language.

50 48 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Musiek Music Aasvoëlklub Musiek & Storievertel Aanwysing na Aasvoëlklub / Directions to Aasvoëlklub Plot 35, 9de Laan, Kelly s View (op Walter Sisulu-weg). Gaan na vir die kaart of vind ons by GPS: S E Plot 35, 9th Avenue, Kelly s View (on Walter Sisulu Way). Go to for the map or find us at GPS: S E Caroline Grace & Fatman - Beauty and the beast 60 min R Jul 17:30 & 20:30 Die twee geliefde finaliste van The Voice SA, Caroline Grace en Johan Fatman Brummer, het goeie vriende geraak in die tyd wat hulle saamgewerk het en besluit om hul liedjies en storie op n landwye toer te neem. Die vertoning sluit gunstelinge van die vertoning in asook materaal wat nog nie voorheen vrygestel is nie en nuwe verwerkings van die twee vriende in. Two of the most loved The Voice SA Season 2 finalists, Caroline Grace and Johan Fatman Brummer, became close friends during their time working together and have taken the songs and their story on a countrywide tour. The performance includes favourites from the show, new unheard material and collaborations between the two friends. Harrebaard Frank Opperman, Pierre van Pletzen, Leon Ecroignard & Marshall Harmse Life in a Bulb Productions, Jennis Williamson, JC Snooke Anika du Toit $ Paul Bothner Afr, Eng 50 min R Jul 18:00 Die Ooms se band op VIA se wegholsukses was net n voorsmaak vir seisoen 2! Afrikaanse legendes Frank Opperman & Pierre van Pletzen het kragte saamgesnoer met Leon Ecroignard & Marshall Harmse om Suid-Afrika te rock op hul landwye toer. Die Ooms se optrede hier word tydens die reeks verfilm, so kom deel in die opwinding! Rock fans can ready themselves for season 2 of Die Ooms se band on VIA! Afrikaans legends Frank Opperman & Pierre van Pletzen have teamed up with Leon Ecroignard & Marshall Harmse for the band s tour through South Africa, with a pitstop in Bloemfontein this July. The show will be filmed for an episode in the series, so come join the fun! Koos Kombuis - In die middel Afr 60 min R PG 14 Jul 13:00 Alles begin altyd in Bloemfontein, sê Koos Kombuis. My eerste shows saam met Johannes Kerkorrel was hier, wat die begin was van die Voëlvry-toer. Deur die jare het ek dikwels nuwe idees hier kom toets. Bloemfontein is die middel van die land. Dit is hoekom alles hier moet begin. Kom luister na Koos wie weet waarvan dit die begin sal wees? Everything always starts in Bloemfontein, says Koos Kombuis. My first shows with Johannes Kerkorrel were here, which started the Voëlvry Tour. Through the years I have often tried out new ideas here. Bloemfontein is in the middle of it all. That s why everything has to begin here. Come listen to Koos you never know what it could be the start of!

51 Musiek Music Kontemporêr Contemporary 49 Koos van der Merwe - Droom, Martha, droom Koos van der Merwe, Matthys Maree Yolandi van der Wath 60 min R Jul 17:30 & 20:30 Martha wag vergeefs dat haar minnaar sy beloftes nakom. n Troebadoer wens Katrien was nie so n flerrie nie. Elders sing n man van n somerrok van fyn katoen, want aan háár lyf doen dit dinge aan hom! Koos van der Merwe se eiesoortige lirieke met Matthys Maree se toonsettings daarvan vier die liefde in talle gedaantes. Martha waits in vain for her lover to honour his promises. A troubadour wishes Katrien wasn t such a flirt. Somewhere, a man sings about a summer s dress of fine cotton on a mesmerising female body. Koos van der Merwe s unique lyrics along with Matthys Maree s melodic interpretation celebrates love in all its complex forms. Radio Kalahari Orkes 60 min R Jul 18:00 & 21:00, 14 Jul 11:00 Folk-rock, ineengevleg met die klanke van ghoema, Afrika, Latyns-Amerika en onmiskenbare boeremusiek. Voorsanger Ian Roberts en sy span van Slangfontein (met wasplank, viool, kitaar, bekfluitjie, mandolien) het al Suid-Afrika, Nederland en Namibië platgereis met hul musiek wat ruik, smaak en klink soos die veld met die ritme van windpompe in n stowwerige landskap. Fronted by actor Ian Roberts the Radio Kalahari Orkes has toured the length and breadth of South Africa, Namibia and The Netherlands, performing a folk-rock pastiche of traditional boeremusiek with authentic acoustic instruments. The town of Slangfontein s best musicans deliver music that smells, tastes and sounds like the veld and the rhyhthm of windmills in a dusty landscape. Spoegwolf 60 min R Jul 15:00 & 21:00 Alternatief is n relatiewe begrip. Hierdie rockers het bekend geword vir hul emosiebelaaide lirieke met rou, eerlike stemwerk. Spoegwolf het in rekordtyd onder die volk se vel ingekruip en is besig om nostalgie te skep vir n nuwe generasie. Hul derde album, Die donker toring, is met groot lof ontvang en benoem vir n Ghoema-toekenning. Probeer n kaartjie koop as dit nie lankal reeds uitverkoop het nie. Alternative is a relative term. These rockers became famous for their emotional songs with raw, honest lyrics. Spoegwolf has become a sell-out success in record time and is creating nostalgia for a new generation. Their third album, Die donker toring, was received with great praise and nominated for a Ghoema Award. Try and get a ticket if it hasn t sold out already. Touch of Class 60 min R Jul 17:30 & 20:30 Deon van der Merwe se instrumentale vernuf en Ruhan du Toit se veelsydige vieroktaafstem is die perfekte pasmaats. Na 12 albums saam vermaak hulle gehore met n verskeidenhheid musiekgenres uit verskillene eras, wat wissel van country, klassieke rock, rock n roll en pop, tot klassieke musiek en blues. Deon van der Merwe s instrumental skill and Ruhan du Toit s versatile four-octave voice are the perfect fit. With 12 albums released together, they entertain audiences with a variety of music genres ranging from country, classical rock, rock n roll and pop to classical music and blues.

52 50 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Musiek Music Blêrkas Kroeg + lewendige musiek Bar + live music Gratis, behalwe / Free, except: 12 Jul 17:30-22:00 (R60) 14 Jul 17:30-22:00 (R60) 10 Jul 17:00 Bramhouse 18:00 Wesna 19:00 All the way from Bloem 20:00 CH2 21:00 Sneeubal Musiek 22:00 Joe Coleske 23:00 Ivan Roux 11 Jul 15:00 Kayla 16:00 Hanna Boss 17:00 South (Dirkie en Talisa) 18:00 All the way from Bloem 19:00 Sneeubal Musiek 20:00 William Wolf 21:00 Having Cows 22:00 Bramhouse 12 Jul 16:00 Carma 17:00 DOORS CLOSE (R60: Ingang / Entrance Free) 18:00 Chri-Zade 19:00 Strange Brew 20: Band 21:00 Francois van Coke 22:00 Rise in Red 23:00 CH2 13 Jul 14:00 Carma 15:00 Joe Coleske 16:00 Kayla 17:00 DOORS CLOSE 19: Band 20:00 OFM 80 s Party 21:00 OFM 80 s Party 22:00 OFM 80 s Party 23:00 OFM 80 s Party 14 Jul 12:00 Bramhouse 13:00 South (Dirkie en Talisa) 14:00 Ivan Roux 15:00 Wesna 16:00 Hanna Boss 17:00 DOORS CLOSE (R60: Ingang / Entrance Free) 18:00 Die Namakwalandse Boerseun 19:00 The Comfortably Country Tour with Ren Veldman and Zazz 20:00 The Comfortably Country Tour with Parable Fifteen 21:00 Jack Parrow 22:00 Shared Address 23: Band

53 Planetarium Dinaleding 51 Planetarium Dinaleding Volkoepel Wetenskap en Astronomie / Full-dome Science and Astronomy Mission to Mars Mariette Erwee Naval Hill Planetarium R40 - R60 60 min 11 Jul 14:30 Die eerste mense gaan moontlik reeds in 2024 na Mars reis. In hierdie vertoning ondersoek ons wat hierdie gelukkige individue mag ervaar terwyl hulle ʼn nuwe kolonie op Mars vestig. The first humans may travel to Mars in In this show we explore what these lucky individuals may experience while they establish a new colony on Mars. Solar system extremes Mariette Erwee, Marike Stander Naval Hill Planetarium R40 - R60 60 min 14 Jul 16:00 Die skrikwekkendste, stinkste, grootste, vreemdste. Kom saam met ons op n begeleide toer na die sonnestelsel se mees buitengewone plekke om dinge te beleef waarvan jy nooit vantevore geweet het nie. The scariest, stinkiest, biggest, weirdest. Join us on a guided tour of the solar system s most extraordinary spots to experience things you never knew before. Volkoepelrolprente / Full-dome films Vanaf die aarde na die heelal / From earth to the universe Theophanus N. Matsopoulos Ella Kotze (Afr), Sara Mendes da Costa (Eng) ESO / Naval Hill Planetarium Afr, Eng R30 R40 45 min Afr: 10 Jul 16:00 Eng: 13 Jul 12:30 Die film, na Afrikaans oorgeklank, spog met Ella Kotze as verteller. Hierdie asemrowende reis deur ruimte en tyd stel ons heelal op wetenskaplike wyse aan ons voor. Verlustig u in die pragwêreld van die sonnestelsel. Reis na die kleurryke geboorteplekke en begraafplase van sterre. This voyage through space and time conveys the universe as revealed to us by science throughout the ages. Revel in the splendid world of our solar system. Travel to the colourful birthplaces and burial-grounds of stars. Daar buite: die soektog na wêrelde buite die sonnestelsel / Out there: The quest for extrasolar worlds Roling Marc Horat Anne Wilde & Trevor John NCCR-Planet S / Swiss Museum of Transport Planetarium / ESO / Naval Hill Planetarium Afr, Eng R30 R40 45 min Afr: 14 Jul 14:00, Eng: 11 Jul 12:30 Jare lank het die mensdom gedink dat die aarde die middelpunt van die heelal is. Ons nuuskierigheid het ons geleer dat die planete en die aarde nie uniek is in die kosmos nie. Die son is net nóg ʼn gewone ster in die Melkweg. Ontdekkings oortref die wildste verwagtinge. Die meeste sterre het planete. Daar is ʼn groot verskeidenheid wêrelde daar buite wat net wag om ontdek te word. For thousands of years mankind thought that Earth was the centre of the universe. Thanks to our curiosity, we now know that planets like Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The sun is just another ordinary star in the Milky Way. Discoveries surpassed the wildest expectations. Most stars have planets. A huge diversity of different worlds exists, just waiting to be discovered. Phantom of the universe: the hunt for dark matter Tilda Swinton Atlas Experiment / NSF/ ESO Eng R30 R40 45 min 12 Jul 16:00 Phantom of the universe stel die opwindende ontdekking van donker materie ten toon en lê die eerste tekens van donker materie se bestaan bloot. Dit beskryf die ster choreografie en dompel dan ondergronds om die sensitiefste donker materie verklikker te beskou. Vlieg saam met partikels voordat dit in ʼn indrukwekkende ontploffing van lig en klank bots terwyl jy leer hoe wetenskaplikes saamwerk om die bestanddele van donker materie te soek. Phantom of the universe showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter and reveals the first hints of its existence. It describes the astral choreography and then plummets underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth. You will be speeding alongside particles before colliding into stunning explosions of light and sound, while learning how scientists collaborate to track down the constituents of dark matter. Kindervertonings / Children Shows / Bana ba bontša Ruimtevorms / Space shapes / Dibopeho tsa sepakapakeng Afr, Eng, Ses R20 R30 45 min Sesotho: 10 Jul 14:30, English: 11 Jul 11:00, Afrikaans: 13 Jul 14:00 Is die aarde rond soos ʼn bal of rond soos ʼn pannekoek? Wat van Saturnus en sy ringe? Ruimtevorms gee ʼn prettige en skouspelagtige beskrywing van verskillende voorwerpe in die ruimte. Aanbeveel vir kinders 3-7 jaar. Is the Earth round like a ball or round like a pancake? What about Saturn and its rings? Space shapes gives a fun and spectacular description of different objects in space. Recommended for children 3-7 years. Lefatse le khodikwetjana jwalo ka bolo. Le tsohle dinaledi tsa lehodimo di khodikwetjana jwalo ka lefatse. Tswantsiso ena ya dibopeho tsa sepakapakeng e hlahisa dintho tse fapaneng tse fumanoang sepakapakeng ka tsela e khahlehang. Tswantsiso ena e ka shebellwa ke bana ba dilemo tse 3-7. RuimteWandel / SpaceWalk Afr, Eng R30 R40 45 min 12 Jul 14:30, 14 Jul 12:30 Om n ruimtevaarder te word, is een van die opwindendste werksmoontlikhede sedert die begin van die huidige ruimte-era. Hoe beleef ruimtevaarders wat in die Internasionale Ruimtestasie rondsweef egter die alledaagse lewe? Ontdek die opwindende aspekte van ruimtevaart en vlieg saam met ons tot op die oppervlakte van die maan. Aanbeveel vir kinders 8-13 jaar. Becoming an astronaut is one of the most exciting job opportunities since the start of the current space age. But what is everyday life like up there, floating around in the International Space Station? Explore the amazing aspects of space travel and fly with us to the surface of the moon. Recommended for children aged 8-13 years.

54 52 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Let wel: alle lokale is rolstoel toegangbaar Please note: all venues are wheelchair accessible Filmfees Film Festival Film Studio R30 (minimumdonasie/minimum donation) Braam Muller n Kort akademiese inleiding sal elke vertoning voorafgaan, deel van n UV / Fees-opvoedingsinisiatief. Alle flieks het Engelse onderskrifte. A brief academic introduction will precede each screening, part of a UFS / Festival education initiative. All movies have English subtitles. Hoe om die Film Studio te vind: Vanaf ingang uit Nelson Mandelarylaan: Ry in Kanselierslaan verby die Odeion-sirkel, draai regs in Graduandilaan, agter die Callie Human verby, by die parkeerplek agter die kyknet-scaena draai links in Shimlalaan, volg die draaie rondom Huis Beyers Naudé tot by parkeerterrein. Die Film Studio is in die Visual Media Hub teenaan Pelliespark (rooi baksteengebou met geel panele). Vanaf mediese fakulteit-ingang uit D.F. Malherbelaan: Draai links by sirkel, draai regs in Graduandilaan, by die parkeerplek agter die kyknet-scaena draai regs in Shimlalaan. Ry soos verder hierbo beskryf. How to get to the Film Studio: From the Nelson Mandela Drive entrance: Follow Chancellors Avenue past the Odeion Circle, turn right into Graduandi Avenue, past the Callie Human, behind the kyknet-scaena turn left into Shimla Road, follow it around the Beyers Naudé Hostel, at the end of the parking area the Film Studio is housed in the Visual Media Hub, a red brick building with yellow panels next to Pelliespark. From the medical gate in D.F. Malherbe Avenue: Turn left at the circle, then turn right into Graduandi Ave, behind the kyknetscaena turn right into Shimla Avenue, then follow directions as described above. La Bohème (Puccini) Opera John Copley Andris Nelsons Royal Opera: London, Teodor Ilincai, Hibla Gerzmava, Gabriele Viviani, Inna Dukach 110 min 14 Jul 13:30 Dié ontroerende opera, deur baie beskou as volmaak, spog met uitstekende jong sangers. Dus lyk almal na arm studente in hierdie op en af liefdesverhaal van Rodolfo en Mimi wat verlief raak oor n kers wat moet vlam kry en skilder Marcello en sy wispelturige Musetta wat enigeen om haar pinkie kan draai. Die een bekende aria en duet volg op die ander; die opera wemel van Puccini se greatest hits. Die Suid-Afrikaner Jacques Imbrailo is ook in die rolverdeling. This moving opera, regarded by many as the perfect one, boasts excellent young singers. So all look like poor students in this love story of shifting emotions between Rodolfo and Mimi who falls in love over a candle that needs a light and painter Marcello and his flirtatious Musetta. Well-known arias and duets abound; it s a proper greatest hits by Puccini. South African Jacques Imbrailo is also in the cast. BERGMAN 100: Cries and whispers Swede/ Sweden 1972 Drama Ingmar Bergman Liv Ullmann, Ingrid Thulin, Harriet Anderson, Kari Sylwan 16 VN 91 min 14 Jul 11:30 Hierdie somber, maar onvergeetlike rolprent het Liv Ullman en Ingrid Thulin as susters van n sterwende pasiënt (Harriet Andersson) vir wie hulle vir oulaas saam met hul mans besoek. Aangesien haar twee susters met hul eie probleme opgeskeep sit, wend die bedlêende suster vir vertroosting haar na die huishoudster wat self n kind aan die dood moes afstaan. This grim but unforgettable film stars Liv Ullman and Ingrid Thulin as the sisters of a dying cancer patient (Harriet Andersson) whom they visit one last time with their husbands. With her two sisters wrapped up in their own problems, the bed-ridden sister turns to her housekeeper for comfort who has herself suffered the death of a child.

55 Filmfees Film Festival 53 BERGMAN 100: The virgin spring Swede/ Sweden 1960 Drama Ingmar Bergman Max von Sydow, Brigitta Pettersson, Gunnel Lindblom 13 PG V 89 min 14 Jul 09:30 In hierdie gewilde vroeë rolprent van Bergman word die 15-jarige dogter van n boere-egpaar deur twee ouer mans verkrag en vermoor. Haar vader sweer wraak op die dierlike moordenaars wanneer hy besef die mans wat hy onderdak bied, was vir haar dood verantwoordelik. Dan begin hy die doelmatigheid van n God bevraagteken wat sulke bloedige wraak toelaat. In this popular early film the 15-year-old daughter of a landowner couple is raped and murdered by two older men. Her father swears revenge on the bestial killers when he realises the men he gave shelter are responsible for her death. The father begins to question the efficacy of a God that would allow his daughter s death, then permit so bloody a retribution. A quiet passion VK/ UK 2016 Drama Terence Davies Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Keith Carradine 13 PG 120 min 9 Jul 09:30, 10 Jul 18:30 Cynthia Nixon lewer n triomfantelike vertolking van Emily Dickinson as sy die skerpsin, intellektuele onafhanklikheid en patos van die Amerikaanse digter wie se genialiteit eers ná haar dood erken is, verpersoonlik. Die bekroonde Britse regisseur Terence Davies beeld keurig Dickinson se diep aangetrokkenheid by haar hegte gesin uit, saam met die maniere, sedes en geestelike oortuigings van haar tyd waarmee sy gesukkel het en in haar gedigte te bowe gekom het. Cynthia Nixon delivers a triumphant performance as Emily Dickinson as she personifies the wit, intellectual independence and pathos of the American poet whose genius only came to be recognised after her death. Acclaimed British director Terence Davies exquisitely evokes Dickinson s deep attachment to her close-knit family along with the manners, mores and spiritual convictions of her time that she struggled with and transcended in her poetry. A woman s life Frankryk/ France 2016 Drama Stephané Brizé Judith Chemla, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Yolande Moreau 13 PG 120 min 11 Jul 13:30, 12 Jul 11:15 Guy de Maupassant se verhaal van n gefolterde liefde vasgevang in die benepe sosiale en sedekodes van die huwelik en gesinslewe in 19de eeuse Normandië. Ná haar skooljare in n klooster, trou die jong aristokraat Jeanne met die burggraaf Julien de Lamare, wat gou toon hy is inhalig en ontrou. Terwyl sy met sy chroniese ontrouheid, druk van sy familie en die gemeenskap, asook die wisselende vreugdes en laste van moederskap saamleef, word Jeanne se rooskleurige illusies oor haar bevoorregte wêreld stadig afgestroop. Guy de Maupassant s tale of tormented love embedded in the restrictive social and moral codes of marriage and family in 19th century Normandy. Upon finishing her schooling in a convent, young aristocrat Jeanne marries local Viscount Julien de Lamare, who soon reveals himself to be a miserly and unfaithful husband. As she navigates his chronic infidelity, pressure from her family and community, and the alternating joys and burdens of motherhood, Jeanne s rosy illusions about her privileged world are slowly stripped away. After the storm Japan 2016 Drama Hirokazu Koreeda Hiroshi Abe, Yôko Maki, Satomi Kobayashi 13 PG 117 min 10 Jul 16:00, 11 Jul 11:00 Terwyl hy baai in sy verloopte glorie as pryswennerskrywer, vermors Ryota die geld wat hy as private speurder maak op dobbelary en kan skaars kinderonderhoud betaal. Ná sy pa se dood lyk dit of sy bejaarde moeder en sy mooi eks-vrou aangaan met hul lewens. Hy maak weer kontak met sy wantrouige gesin, maar Ryota sukkel om beheer oor sy lewe te neem totdat n stormagtige nag hom n nuwe kans bied. Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence until a stormy night offers them a chance to truly bond again.

56 54 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Aquarius Brasilië/ Brazil 2016 Drama Kleber Mendonça Filho Sonia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos 18 NSL 146 min 9 Jul 17:00 Clara, n 65-jarige weduwee en afgetrede musiekresensent, is die laaste inwoner van die Aquarius, een van die min geboue van sy jare en karakter wat oorbly in n vinnigveranderende kusbuurt in Recife. Nou dat die ander woonstelblokke gekoop is deur n maatskappy met ambisieuse planne vir herontwikkeling, ervaar Clara druk van oral om te trek. Maar sy het haarself belowe dat sy tot haar sterwensdag daar sal woon en begin n koue oorlog met die ontwikkelaars. Die gevolglike botsing is geheimsinnig, vreeswekkend en senutergend. Clara, a 65-year-old widow and retired music critic, is the last resident of the Aquarius, one of the few buildings of its age and character that remains in a rapidly changing seaside Recife neighbourhood. Now that the other apartments have been swept up by a company with ambitious plans for redevelopment, pressures to move on surround Clara from all sides. But she has pledged to leave only upon death and will engage in a cold war with the developers. The resulting confrontation is mysterious, frightening and nerve-wracking. Graduation Roemenië/ Romania 2016 Drama Cristian Mungiu Adrian Titieni, Maria Dragus, Lia Bugnar 16 VS 122 min 10 Jul 09:00, 11 Jul 16:00 Skrynende sage oor n pa wat tot die uiterste gedryf word om sy dogter se toekoms te beskerm. Romeo is n eerlike dokter in Roemenië, n land waar korrupsie en die swartmark nog floreer. Dan word sy dogter aangerand en haar kans om n beurs aan n roemryke Britse universiteit te kry, is in die weegskaal. Hy besluit om self haar sukses te verseker. n Meesterlike blik op die komplekse morele keuses en toegewings wat mense doen wanneer hulle desperaat raak. Wenner van die beste regisseursprys op Cannes. Searing saga about a father driven to extremes to protect his daughter s future. Romeo is an honest doctor in Romania, a country still teeming with corruption and back dealings. When his daughter is attacked endangering her ability to secure a scholarship to a British university, he takes matters into his own hands to ensure her success. Winner of the Best Director prize at Cannes, Graduation is a masterful look at the complex moral choices and compromises some people make when desperation takes hold. Loving Vincent Pole/Poland, VK/UK, VSA/USA 2017 Drama-animasie/animation Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman Douglas Booth, Jerome Flynn, Robert Gulaczyk 12 PG 94 min 10 Jul 14:00, 11 Jul 18:30 Biografiese drama oor die laaste dae van skilder Vincent van Gogh. Dit is die wêreld se eerste animasieprent waarin olieverfwerke gebruik word om sy kunswerke te laat lewe in n ondersoek na die dood van een van die wêreld se mees gevierde kunstenaars. n Ware liefdestaak, elk van die rolprent se raampies is n olieverfskildery op doek deur n span van 115 skilders, geskep in Van Gogh se styl. Benoem vir die Oscar, Golden Globe en Bafta vir beste animasiefliek. A biographical drama about the last days of painter Vincent van Gogh. It is the world s first fully oil painted animated film and brings his artwork to life in an exploration of the death of one of history s most celebrated artists. A true labour of love, each of the film s 65,000 frames is an oil painting on canvas, using the same technique as Van Gogh, created by a team of 115 painters. Nominated for the Oscar, Golden Globe and Bafta for best animation feature. Mustang Turkye/ Turkey 2015 Drama, Komedie/Drama, Comedy Deniz Gamze Ergüven Günes Sensoy, Doga Zeynep Doguslu, Tugba Sunguroglu 13 PG VSL 97 min 11 Jul 09:00, 12 Jul 14:00 Dis die begin van somer. In n dorpie in Noord- Turkye, is Lale en haar vier susters van skool op pad huis toe, onskuldig aan t speel met die seuns in hul klas. Maar die dorpenaars bespied hul speletjies met agterdog. Deur te weier om te bieg word dit n skandaal vir die familie. Deur ondersteuning van kritici, feeste en gehore wêreldwyd, het hierdie verstommende Oscar-benoemde debuut van sy vroulike regisseur een van sy jaar se rolprente geword wat die meeste oor gepraat en geloof is. It s the beginning of summer. In a small village in northern Turkey, Lale and her four sisters are on their way home from school, innocently playing with local boys. But prying village eyes view their games with suspicion. Their refusal to repent quickly causes a scandal among the family. Drawing vocal support from critics, festivals and audiences across the globe, this stunning Oscar-nominated debut from its female director became one of the most talked-about and celebrated films of its year.

57 Filmfees Film Festival 55 The forgotten kingdom Suid-Afrika/ South Africa 2013 Avontuur / Adventure Andrew Mudge Zenzo Ngqobe, Nozipho Nkelemba, Lebohang Ntsane, Jerry Mofokeng 13 PG 101 min 14 Jul 16:00 Atang verlaat die krotbuurte van die groot stad om sy vervreemde pa in die afgeleë, bergagtige dorpie in Lesotho te gaan begrawe waar hy gebore is. Die wees beeswagtertjie wat hom bevriend, maak herinneringe van sy verlede wakker; hy raak verlief op sy jeugvriendin, Dineo, nou n stralende jong onderwyser. Hy vind hy word al hoe meer aangetrokke tot die mistieke skoonheid en ongeluk van die mense en die land wat hy vergeet het. Atang leaves the slums of the big city to bury his estranged father in the remote, mountainous village in Lesotho where he was born. Befriended by an orphan herd-boy and stirred by memories of his youth, he falls in love with his childhood friend, Dineo, now a radiant young teacher. He finds himself drawn to the mystical beauty and hardships of the people and the land he had forgotten. The olive tree Spanje/ Spain 2015 Drama-komedie/ Drama Comedy Iciar Bollain Anna Castillo, Javier Gutiérrez, Pep Ambròs 100 min 10 Jul 11:30, 12 Jul 16:30 n Bedrieglik eenvoudige verhaal van n familie en sy antieke olyfboom wat gewortel is in die beste kinematiese grond wat daar is emosionele waarheid. Die fliek van sy pryswenner-regisseur volg n koppige en begeesterde jong vrou wat n reis van die Spaanse ooskus tot in Duitsland aanpak om die olyfboom wat vir haar siek oupa kosbaar is, te gaan haal. Met die hulp van n talle vriende en nuwe kennisse, betrek sy almal wat sy teëkom by haar plan met onverwagte gevolge vir almal. A deceptively simple drama about a family and its ancient olive tree that is rooted in the best cinematic soil there is emotional truth. From award winning director Bollaín, it follows a wilful and spirited young woman who embarks on a journey from the East coast of Spain to Germany in order to retrieve an ancient olive tree precious to her ailing grandfather. With the help of a variety of friends and new acquaintances, she pulls everyone she encounters into her plan with unexpected consequences for all. The other side of hope Finland 2017 Komedie-drama/ Comedy Drama Aki Kaurismäki Ville Virtanen, Dome Karukoski, Tommi Korpela 13 PG V 98 min 9 Jul 14:30, 12 Jul 09:00 Wikström, n reisende verkoopsman, wen groot met pokerspel en koop n restaurant. Khaled, n Siriese vlugteling, versteek hom op n vragskip na Helsinki. Die owerhede verwerp egter sy aansoek om asiel en hy word ondergronds gedwing. Wikström vind hom agter sy restaurant aan die slaap. Hy gee hom werk en n dak oor sy kop. n Ruk lank vorm hulle n utopiese eenheid met die restaurant se kelnerin, die chef en sy hond. Deel van n trilogie met Le Havre. Wenner van 7 internasionale pryse. Wikström, a traveling salesman, wins big at poker and buys himself a restaurant. Khaled, a Syrian refugee, stows away on a freighter to Helsinki. When the authorities turn down his application for asylum, he is forced underground and Wikström finds him sleeping behind his restaurant. He offers him a job and a roof over his head and, for a while, they form a Utopian union with the restaurant s waitress, the chef and his dog. Part of a trilogy that started with Le Havre. Winner of 7 international awards. The salesman Iran 2016 Drama-riller/ Drama Thriller Asghar Farhadi Shahab Hosseini, Taraneh Alidoosti, Babak Karimi 13 PG VL 122 min 9 Jul 12:00, 12 Jul 19:00 n Egpaar word weens n gevaarlike bouprojek gedwing om na die middestad van Teheran te trek. Hulle word vasgevang in n situasie oor die vorige huurder wat hul lewens verander. Oscar-wenner vir beste buitelandse rolprent. Asghar Farhadi se The salesman is n verblindende, donker komiese, stilletjies verpletterende menslike drama uit Iran. Jy is in die hande van n groot filmkunstenaar. Peter Travers, Rolling Stone. Forced to leave their apartment due to a dangerous construction project next door, a young Iranian couple moves to the centre of Tehran where they become embroiled in a life-altering situation involving the previous tenant. Oscar winner for Best Foreign-Language film. Asghar Farhadi s The salesman is a dazzling, darkly funny, quietly devastating human drama from Iran. You are in the hands of a major film artist. Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

58 56 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Literatuur-filmprogram Literary film programme Fiela se kind Suid-Afrika/ South Africa 1988 Katinka Heyns 105 min 13 Jul 10:30 Drama n Jong wit seun word as dood beskou nadat hy in die Knysna-woud verdwyn. Nege jaar later ontdek sensusamptenare n wit kind wat by n bruin gesin woon. Hulle aanvaar dit is die verlore kind en plaas hom terug in die sorg van sy oorspronklike gesin. Wreed uitgebuit deur sy biologiese ouers, desperaat om na die sorg van Fiela, sy bruin ma, terug te keer, en verlief op die meisie wat hy glo sy suster is, word die seun n gekwelde jong man. (Meer oor die gesprek (09:00) wat die vertoning voorafgaan in die Literatuurprogram) Shaleen Surtie-Richards, André Rossouw, Lida Botha, Dawid Minnaar After wandering off into the Knysna Forest, a young white boy is presumed dead. Nine years later census officials discover a white child living with a coloured family. They presume him to be the missing boy and place him back in the care of his original family. Cruelly exploited by his biological parents, desperate to return to the care of the kindly Fiela, his coloured mother, and deeply in love with the girl he believes to be his sister, the boy grows into a haunted young man. (More about the preceding discussion (09:00) in the Literary Programme) Problemski Hotel België/ Belgium 2016 Komedie-drama/Comedy Drama Manu Riche Evgenia Brendes, Michael Cambier, Carlo Ferrante 13 LVS 110 min 13 Jul 13:00 Die migrant wat grense oorsteek se lewe binne die stelsel n eindelose, eentonige, toekomslose rye van toustaan word in Desember selfs meer troosteloos. Bipul wil dit nie erken nie, maar die koms van Lidia, n Russiese meisie, maak n verskil. Hoop? Sekerlik nie. n Toekoms? Kom nou! Desember is ook die negende maand van Martina se swangerskap. Maar wanneer alles hopeloos lyk, is daar uitkoms. n Kersverhaal. Gegrond op die roman Problemski Hotel. (Meer oor die gesprek met die skrywer om 15:15 in die Literatuurprogram) The cross-frontier migrant s life within the system an endless, featureless, futureless round of queues becomes even bleaker in December. Bipul doesn t want to admit it, but the arrival of Lidia, a Russian girl, makes a difference. Hope? Surely not! A future? Get real! December is also the ninth month of Martina s pregnancy. But, just when the situation seems hopeless, help is at hand. A Christmas story. Based on the novel Problemski Hotel. (More about the discussion with the author (15:15) in the Literary Programme)

59 Filmfees Film Festival Mondvol 57 Mondvol Teaterbystandsfonds (TBF) kunsveiling Theatre Benevolent Fund (TBF) art auction Veilingmeester: Lizz Meiring en die ander susters. Auctioneer: Lizz Meiring and the other sisters. R150 (Ligte vingerete en n glas wyn ingesluit. Light fingerfood and a glass of wine included) Vrynge Farm Exam Room 4 13 Jul 17:00 Bekende kunstenaars se werk word opgeveil vir die Teaterbystandsfonds (TBF). Die Teaterbystandsfonds is n liefdadigheidsfonds, sonder ondersteuning van die regering of enige maatskappye, en word geadministreer deur vrywilligers binne die bedryf. Die TBF streef daarna om ondersteuning te gee aan ons vermaaklikheidskunstenaars en Agter die Skerms Personeel. Met die veiling kan die publiek bydraes lewer tot die volgehoue ondersteuning vir ons kunstenaars, en verskaf ook bestendigheid vir hul gesinne en afhanklikes, indien hulle tot sterwe sou kom. The TBF is a not-for-profit organisation thats does not receive support from government or corporates. The fund is managed by volunteers from within the entertainment industry. The TBF aims to provide support for artists from the entertainment industries and those behind the scenes. With this auction the public has a chance to contribute to funds that can be provided to actors and their family when in need. Lekker Bekkers Jamandi & Machiel R450 Solo Gracia-gastehuis Jul 18:30 Die Lekker Bekkers, ook bekend as Jamandi & Machiel, wenners van My kitchen rules op MNET is besig om die land aan die brand te kook met hul kreatiewe huiskokvernuf en hul passievolle persoonlikhede. Hulle het ingeskryf vir die kompetisie om hulself uit te daag vir hul 10de huweliksherdenking. Mense staan tou om hulle gewilde Pop-Up-restaurante reg oor die land by te woon en hierdie jaar kan jy ook saam met hulle kom kuier. Dit beloof om n aand vol verassings, ongelooflike kos en humor te wees. The Lekker Bekkers, also known as Jamandi & Machiel, winners of MNET s My Kitchen Rules are busy cooking up a storm with their creative homecooked recipes, spiced up with their passionate personalities. They entered the competition initially to challenge themselves for their 10th wedding anniversary, and now people are queuing up to get into their popular pop-up restaurants all over the country. This July you too can join them in Bloemfontein as part of the festival for an evening of unbelievable food, humour and surprises. Skoonlief en die ondier - n Whiskysprokie slegs vir grootmense Chris Koch St.Christopher s Studio $ RGBC R min 18 Beyers Naudé Gazellie 12 Jul 19:00, 13 Jul 17:00 & 19:30, 14 Jul 14:00 Reis saam Chris Koch, die bekende Afrikaanse whisky-kenner, deur die sprokie van Skoonlief en die donker, aardse Ondier. Kom proe n handvol Skotse enkelmoutwhiskies en leer meer van die herkoms en verskillende karaktertrekke wat elke whisky uniek maak. Vind uit waarvan jy hou in hierdie lighartige aanbieding terwyl jy vermaak word deur Chris Koch - soos net hy kan. Hierdie ervaring sal n paar whiskies soos n towerspreuk ontsluit vir jou palet. Geen onder 18 Travel with Chris Koch, the Afrikaans whisky aficionado through the fairy-tale of Beauty and the musty Beast. Come taste a selection of Scottish Single Malt whiskies and learn more about the heritage and characteristics that make these whiskies unique. Find out what suits your palette whilst being light-heartedly entertained by Koch - like only he can. This experience will reveal the mysteries of these whiskies like a magical spell. No Under 18 s. Die Vrystaat Langtafel The Vrystaat Long Table Summerwood Country Estate R250 (per persoon / per person) 15 Jul 11:30-15:00 Kom sluit die Kunstefees af met n hoogtepunt. Sondagmiddagete aan die langtafel. Spesiaal n eerste vir die fees! n Rustige atmosfeer met kaggels wat knetter, goeie vriende en wyn. Wintersop met tuisgebakte brode, botter, patee en konfyte. Hoofgang: buffetstyl. Koffie en tee met sjokolade. Wyne en kontantkroegdiens beskikbaar. Bring friends and family to end your festival on a high note, with an extraordinary long-table lunch at Summerwood Country Estate. A first for the festival! A relaxing atmosphere with crackling fireplaces, good company and wine. Wintersoup with home-made bread, butter, paté and jam. Coffee and tea with chocolate. Wine and cash bar available. De Oude Kraal Scholtzsaal Jack & Jill ATKV Boeke-oase Plenty Odeion Zizi Wynand Mouton Green Room & Foyer Traumerei kyknet-scaena-foyer

60 58 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Visuele kunste Visual Arts Safari van uitstalling-openinge Safari of exhibition openings 9 Jul: UV Kampus / UFS campus 18:15 Sceana Performance: ART(i), Wezile Mgibe 18:30 Scaena: Flux 19:00 Centenary Gallery: Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition 20:00 Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery: littlehistory a retroflection, Diane Victor 10 Jul: Oliewenhuis Art Museum 18:00 Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives curated by MC Roodt 19:00 TACIT curated by Elani Willemse (Reservoir) littlehistory a retroflection Diane Victor Kurator / Curator: Derek Zietsman 9 Jul 20:00 Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery Diane Victor, n gevestigde en vername Suid- Afrikaanse en internasionale kunstenaar, is bekend vir haar briljante teken- en drukkunsvermoëns. Victor omarm kontroversie in haar kunstenaarskap deur dikwels satiriese visuele narratiewe wat lewe in n post-apartheid-suid-afrika ondersoek. Die gemene faktor in my werk is seker sosiale observasie en-kommentaar wat bemiddel word deur my persoonlike reaksies tot spesifieke situasies en mense. Haar werk, wat op tekenkuns en merkwerk fokus, dissekteer, inter alia, die sosiale en politiese absurditeit wat inherent is aan ons aangaande rasseskeiding, ekonomiese dispariteit, politiese en korporatiewe gulsigheid, korrupsie, geslagongelykheid en geweld teen vroue en kinders. Die werke is grotendeels figuratief en narratief in hul samestelling wat hulle toeganklik maak tot alle betragters. Victor maak gebruik van verskeie tekenmedia en prosesse soos litografie, om te teken met as, rook, vlekke, en intaglio- en droëpunt-drukwerk om haar subjekte se kwesbaarheid te ondersoek en sigbaar te maak. Dit is belangrik vir my om interdissiplinêr tussen prosesse te werk. n Oplossing wat in een proses te voorskyn kom, lig n ander proses of medium in, gee dit rigting en leiding. Diane Victor het haar BA Beeldende Kunste-graad (cum laude) ontvang in 1986 van die Universiteit van die Witwatersrand in Johannesburg met drukkuns as hoofvak. Sy het sedertdien verskeie plaaslike en internasionale toekennings ontvang. Sy was onder andere die jongste persoon om die gesogte Volkskas Atelier-toekenning (nou Absa Atelier-toekenning) te ontvang. Victor se werke is in baie plaaslike en internasionale versamelings wat die Metropolitan-museum van Kuns, New York, Museum van Moderne Kuns, New York, New Yorkse Openbare Biblioteek, Baltimore Museum van Kuns, Johannesburgse Kuns Galery en Oliewenhuis-kuns Museum insluit. 9 Jul - 17 Aug Diane Victor, an established artist both in South Africa and internationally, is renowned for her superb draughtsmanship and printmaking skills. In her artmaking, Victor embraces controversy through often satirical, visual narratives that explore living in post-apartheid South Africa. The commonality in my work is perhaps social observation and commentary mediated through my personal reactions to specific situations and people. Her work, which focuses on drawing and mark making, dissects, inter alia, the social and political absurdities inherent in our continuing racial divide, economic disparity, political and corporate greed, corruption, gender inequity and violence against women and children. The works are mostly figurative and narrative in composition, making them accessible to all viewers. Victor uses various drawing media and processes, such as lithography, drawing with ash, smoke, stain, intaglio printmaking and drypoint to explore and expose her subject s vulnerabilities. It is important for me to work interdisciplinary between processes, a solution explored in one process informs and offers direction or suggestions in another medium or process. Diane Victor received her BA Fine Arts (cum laude) in 1986 from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, with a major in printmaking. She has since won multiple local and international awards, including being the youngest recipient of the prestigious Volkskas Atelier award (now the Absa Atelier award). Victor s works are in many local and international collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York Public Library, Baltimore Museum of Art, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Oliewenhuis Art Museum. Diane Victor, A butcher s altar, Smoke on glass on found window frame Diane Victor, Baited - from series The Four Horses, Etching and digital print. (Image courtesy of the Artist) Diane Victor, Showing truth to power, Lithograph (Image courtesy of the artist) Diane Victor, The rhinoceros that looked at the sky, Etching and embossing (Image courtesy of the artist)

61 Visuele Kunste Visual Arts 59 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 7 June 22 July, Mon Fri: 09:00 17:00, Sat & Sun: 09:00 16:00 Standard Bank Jong Kunstenaar vir 2017, Beth Diane Armstrong, se beeldhou-uitstalling in perpetuum sentreer om die kontrasterende variasies van digtheid en losheid. Die uitstalling fokus op Armstrong se gebruik van beeldhou om die verskillende uitdrukkings van hierdie twee terme in verhouding tot skaal, struktuur, materialiteit, ruimte, voorstelling en proses uit te beeld. Hierdie versameling werke bevat temas en motiewe uit haar volle loopbaan as beeldhouer en dui op n volsirkel terugkeer na waar dit begin het, te wete haar Meestersgraad in Beeldende Kuns wat sy aan die Rhodes-universiteit in 2010 ontvang het. Standard Bank Young Artist for 2017, Beth Diane Armstrong s sculptural exhibition in perpetuum is centred on contrasting variations of density and looseness. The exhibition highlights Armstrong s use of sculpture to explore different expressions of these two terms in relation to scale, structure, materiality, space, representation and process. This body of work encompasses themes and motifs drawn from her entire career as a sculptor and marks a full-circle return to where it began, having received her Masters in Fine Art from Rhodes University in Beth Diane Armstrong, Approach to Parallels B (Detail), 2017 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition Kurator / Curator: Stefan Hundt 9 Jul 19:00 UFS Centenary Gallery 9-27 Jul Die Sanlam-portrettoekenning, tans in sy derde iterasie, vertoon van die beste portretkuns in twee dimensies in Suid-Afrika. Genna and Felix n dubbelportret in olieverf deur Kate Arthur, het in 2017 die toekenning ontvang en word vergesel deur 39 werke wat gekeur is deur n paneel van onafhanklike beoordelaars. Die toekenning word georganiseer deur die Rust-en-Vrede-galery in Durbanville, Kaapstad, en bied R100,000, as prysgeld wat deur Sanlam Private Wealth geborg word. Die uitstalling gaan voort n met n landwye toer en sal ook in 2018 Knysna en George te sien wees. Die toer word georganiseer deur die Sanlam-kunsversameling en word ondersteun deur Sanlam Private Wealth. Kate Arthur, Genna and Felix, 2017 (Image courtesy of Sanlam Portrait Award) The Sanlam Portrait Award, now in its third iteration, showcases some of the best portraiture in two dimensions in South Africa. The winning portrait Genna and Felix, a double portrait in oil by Kate Arthur, is accompanied by 39 additional works. The award is organized by the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery in Durbanville, Cape Town and offers a prize of R100,000 sponsored by Sanlam Private Wealth. Previous winners of the Sanlam Portrait Award were Heather Gourlay-Conyngham in 2013 and John Pace in The exhibition continues its countrywide tour showing in Knysna and George through The tour is organised by the Sanlam Art Collection and is supported by Sanlam Private Wealth.

62 60 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. TACIT curated by Elani Willemse 10 Jul 19:00 Begeleide toer / Walkabout: 11 Jul 10:00 Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Reservoir) 10 Jul 26 Aug, Mon Fri: 09:00 17:00, Sat & Sun: 09:00 16:00 TACIT herdenk die groep kunstenaars wat aan die beeldende kunsateljee en bronsgietery, Dionysus Sculpture Works (DSW), verbonde was sedert die stigting daarvan in 1996 deur die beeldhouer Angus van Zyl Taylor. Dit is eers as n afrondingskool vir jong aspirant-beeldhouers gebruik waar kunstenaars die geleentheid gehad het om binne die ateljee-omgewing vaardighede aan te leer en te slyp. Die integrasie van kunstenaars en die geleentheid om met kundige beeldhouers te werk, was van die grootste belang om vaardigheid binne die omgewing van die ateljee aan te leer. Vandag dien die ateljee as n kreatiewe middelpunt waar kunstenaars en beeldhouers kan saamkom in n interaktiewe ruimte om te deel en as kontemporêre kreatiewe kunstenaars te groei. Alhoewel DSW aanhou groei in grootte en tegnologiese toerusting, bly die etos van respek vir materiaal en die nastreef van kennis deur ervaring sentraal. TACIT commemorates the collective of artists who have been affiliated with the fine art studio and bronze foundry, Dionysus Sculpture Works (DSW) run by the sculptor Angus van Zyl Taylor since since its establishment in1996. First functioning as a finishing school for young aspiring sculptors, artists have had the opportunity to mentor and hone their skills within the studio space. The integration of artists and the opportunity to work with knowledgeable sculptors has been of paramount importance with regard to tacit learning within the studio environment. Today the studio serves as a creative hub where artists and sculptors alike can come together in an interactive space to share and grow as contemporary creatives. Although DSW continues to evolve in size and technological equipment, its ethos of respect for materials and the pursuit of knowledge in the tacit form remain. Johan Thom, Self-portrait with skull, 2016 Flux Curated by Marjorie Human & Miné Kleynhans 9 Jul 18:30 kyknet-sceana foyer 8-14 Jul 09:00-18:00 Prominente Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars vanuit die konsepsuele kuns-, ontwerp- en handwerkdissiplines se werk word saam uitgestal. Die uitstalling verken verskynsels in hedendaagse konteks waar grense tussen kuns, ontwerp en handwerk in mekaar in vervloei. Dit fokus op kunstenaars wat tradisionele handwerktegnieke soos borduurwerk, weefwerk, kralewerk, houtwerk en papier-kerfwerk heraktiveer. Dit verken ook die betekenis en belang van handvaardigheid in kontemporêre kunspraktyke. Bekende plaaslike kunstenaars, ontwerpers en handwerk-vaardiges werk ook saam aan kunswerke vir die uitstalling. Hierdie samewerking poog om nuwe moontlikhede tussen die dissiplines te bevorder. In this show the works of prominent South-African artists who engage with conceptual art, design and craft disciplines are curated into one space. The exhibition explores instances where the boundaries between art, design and craft flow into one another. It focuses on artists who reinvent traditional techniques of crafts such as embroidery, beadwork, weaving, carpentry and paper cutting. It also explores the meaning and importance of craftship in contemporary art practices. Well-known local artists, designers and artisans will also create collaborative artworks for the exhibition. The aim of this is to activate new possibilities between these disciplines.

63 Visuele Kunste Visual Arts 61 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition Gallery on Leviseur 8-14 Jul, Mon Sat 08:00 17:00, Sun 08:00 16:00 Dié uitstekende groepuitstalling in Gallery on Leviseur stel ten toon n reeks nuwe kunswerke in n verskeidenhied media deur die vyf wenners van 2017 se Phatshoane Henney New Breed- kunskompetisie Mandi-Anne Bezuidenhout (wenner), André Rose (naaswenner), meriete-wenners David Molapisi en Louis Krüger, en publieke keuse-wenner Jessica Hansen. Enig in sy soort, is hierdie jaarlikse Vrystaatse visuele kunskompetisie gemik op die ontdekking van nuwe en opkomende Vrystaatse kunstenaars. This outstanding group exhibition in Gallery on Leviseur displays a series of new artworks in a diverse range of mediums created by the five winners of the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition Mandi-Anne Bezuidenhout (winner), André Rose (runner-up), merit-winners David Molapisi and Louis Krüger and public choice winner Jessica Hansen. This annual Free State visual arts competition is aimed at the discovery of new and upcoming Free State artists. Mandi-Anne Bezuidenhout, First Stone, John 8:7, 2017 Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives curated by MC Roodt 10 Jul 18:00 Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Annex Gallery) 10 Jul 26 Aug, Mon Fri: 09:00 17:00, Sat & Sun: 09:00 16:00 n Transnasionale kunsuitstalling van kuns wat verskillende kulturele reaksies op die HIV-pandemie ondersoek met n kuratoriese fokus wat vertellings oor skeiding en vervreemding uitdaag. Dit sluit werke in van die Visual AIDS Artist+ Registry, die grootste databasis deur kunstenaars met HIV/Vigs, wat diep geraak is deur en leef met HIV, van Suid- Afrika en veel verder. Die uitstallingsvertoning van Roodt se maandlange International Curatorial Residency met New York-gebaseerde Visual AIDS, is ondersteun deur Residence Unlimited, DADAA, en Vrystaat Kuns en Gesondheid. Image courtesy of Visual Aids A transnational exhibition of art that explores different cultural responses to the HIV pandemic, with a curatorial focus challenging narratives of separation and alienation. It includes art from the Visual AIDS Artist+ Registry, the largest database by artists deeply impacted by or living with HIV/ AIDS from South Africa and beyond. The display presentation of Roodt s month-long International Curatorial Residency with New York-based organization Visual AIDS, is supported by Residency Unlimited, DADAA, and Free State Arts & Health.

64 62 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) Cullinan Cres, Civic Centre, Kimberley, Jul, Mon - Fri 08:00-16:45, Sat 09:00-16:45, Sun 09:00-11:45 Die William Humphreys-kunsgalery (WHAG) in Kimberley, Noordkaap, is een van Suid-Afrika se belangrikste kunsversamelingsinstellings. Minder as 1½ uur vanaf Bloemfontein is WHAG n belangrike vennoot binne die Eerstenasies-inisiatief van die Program vir Innovering in Kunsvormontwikkelling (PIKO). Afgesien van die permanente versameling ontwikkel WHAG ook twee belangrike uitstallings oor Eerstenasie-kuns vir die Vrystaat Kunstefees hierdie jaar. The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) in Kimberley, Northern Cape is one of South Africa s key national art collecting institutions. Less than 1½ hours drive from Bloemfontein, the WHAG is a significant partner in the First Nations initiative of the Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD). In addition to the permanent collection, the WHAG is curating two significant exhibitions dealing with First Nations art as part of the Vrystaat Arts Festival this year. Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition: n Seleksie van kontemporêre San-kuns uit die William Humphreys-kunsversameling a selection of contemporary San art from the William Humphreys Art Collection Bongi Kasiki, untitled, oil on canvas My heart stands in the hill n Uitstalling van die fotografiese beelde uit die publikasie deur Janette Deacon & Craig Foster An exhibition of photographic images from the publication by Janette Deacon & Craig Foster Daar is afgeleë dele van Suid-Afrika wat blyk onaangeraak te wees sedert die tyd wat die San daar geloop, gejag en gedans het. Die onvergeetlike mooi foto s in die boek word gekombineer met die stemme van die San vanuit die wêreldbekende Bleek-Lloyd Breakwater-argiewe om n ervaring te skep wat die leser diep in die Suid-Afrikaanse interieur wegvoer na n plek waar die /Xam Boesman geglo het hulle terugkeer wanneer hulle doodgaan. Janette Deacon en Craig Foster het saam gewerk aan die publikasie van hierdie manjifieke boek. In 1999 en 2001 het hulle saam op ʼn reeks pelgrimstogte gegaan waar hulle die prag van die klipgravering en hul omgewing gedokumenteer het en so die mense fisies met hul landskap herenig het. Janette Deacon en Craig Foster het so fotografiese beelde van die gevangenisse, van //kabbo en sy familie teruggebring na die plek waar hulle vandaan gekom het. Die beelde is geprojekteer teen die klippe- die gegraveerde klippe- en die bome en gras wat elk, tydens hul lewens, intiem geken het. There are remote parts of South Africa that seem untouched since the time that the San walked and hunted and danced there. The hauntingly beautiful photographs in the book are combined with the voices of the San from the world-famous Bleek-Lloyd Breakwater archives, to produce an experience that will transport the reader deep into the South African interior to the place where the /Xam Bushmen believed they returned when they died. The place where their hearts belonged. Janette Deacon and Craig Foster collaborated on the publication of this magnificent book. In 1999 and 2001 they went together in a series of pilgrimages, to record the visual splendour of the rock engravings in their setting and physically to re-unite the people with their landscape. Janette Deacon and Craig Foster returned photographs of the prisoners, of //kabbo and his family and people, to the places from which they had come. The photographs were projected onto the rocks the engraved rocks and the trees and the grass of which they individually, in life, had had intimate knowledge. Craig Foster

65 WE ALSO DO DELICIOUS STUFF IN OTHER GLOBAL LANGUAGES INCLUDING BINARY AND KLINGON! 63

66 64 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. LITERATUURFEES LITERATURE FESTIVAL DINGODILWENG Corneli van den Berg Literatuurfees koördineerder Literature Festival coordinator Ek is baie opgewonde om vanjaar vir die eerste maal die #VSLitfees te koördineer. Die program is opwindend en dit beloof om iets te bied vir elke smaak van die ou bekendes tot splinternuwe gesigte wat ons vanjaar vir die eerste keer besoek. In die samestelling van die program neem ons vanjaar twee uitgangspunte, histories sowel as sistematies. Histories, onthou ons eerstens dat vanjaar die 100-jarige herdenking van Nelson Mandela se geboorte is, en daarom maak ons ook sleutelkonneksies met die jaar Die bustoer Spore van bevryding volg die oorblyfsels van twee vryheidsstryde dié van die Boere van die negentiende eeu, en die twintigste eeuse Struggle. Ons werk weer saam met NALN om Hulde aan ons Helde te bring C.J. Langenhoven, wat in 1918 Die Stem skryf, Dan Sleigh en Herman Giliomee, en Dalene Matthee wat al drie vanjaar hul 80se verjaarsdae (sou) vier, en Flaxman Qoopane afgestorwe held van die Mangaungse literêre wêreld. In terme van n sistematiese ondersoek, bestudeer ons twee sentrale en verwikkelde eietydse kwessies migrasie, hetsy van individue, families, of groter groepe, asook die multikulturele samelewings wat hierdie beweging van mense tot gevolg het. Taal, kultuur, ras, en identiteit is slegs enkele van die onderwerpe wat bevraagteken sal word, deur internasionale sowel as nasionale en plaaslike skrywers en digters. Ons bied vanjaar gesprekke aan wat n wye verskeidenheid onderwerpe betrek: Ruda Landman kuier weer hier, en, as deel van haar hoogsaangeskrewe Diskoers-reeks, ondersoek sy die toestand van Suid-Afrikaanse politiek, staatskaping en grondhervorming, en voer sy n gesprek met Robert Smit se dogter, Liza Smit. Voorts vind gesprekke plaas oor onderwerpe van kinder- en tienerverhale, geloof, geskiedenis, spannings- en misdaadverhale, sport en humor. Ons is baie dankbaar dat die Bloemfonteinse lesersgemeenskap hierdie fees met ope arms ontvang het en dat die fees steeds groei toon! Soos vantevore is die kern van die literatuurfees steeds die Eeufeessentrum, binne in die Hoofsaal, asook in die heerlike tent wat langsaan opgeslaan word. Daar word weer sessies aangebied by NALN en vanjaar sprei ons ook vlerke met gekose gesprekke wat in die Media24 Tent sal plaasvind. RSG sal ook regstreeks vanaf die Eeufeessentrum uitsaai. Dankie aan al die skrywers wie dit waag om die Bloemfonteinse winter te trotseer. n Spesiale woord van verwelkoming aan ons internasionale gaste, van so ver as Kanada, Nederland en België, en nader aan die huis, vanaf Lesotho, Swaziland, Uganda, Zimbabwe en Zambië. Geniet graag ons Vrystaatse gasvryheid! Kom kuier dus gerus by die ATKV-Boeke-oase. Kom ontsnap van die roer en rumoer, bestel n heerlike koppie koffie (of iets sterker as die koue jou vang), kies iets smullekker te ete, maak jouself tuis op ons gemaklike rusbanke, en geniet n fees van boeke en skrywers. Let wel: alle lokale is rolstoel toegangbaar Please note: all venues are wheelchair accessible I am thrilled to coordinate this year s #VSLitfees for the first time. The program is exciting and promises to offer something for every taste from the old and familiar to brand new faces who are visiting us for the first time. In curating the program, we took two points of departure, both historic and systematic. Historically, firstly we remember that this year marks the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela s birth, and therefore we also make key connections with the year The bus tour Traces of liberation follows the remnants of two freedom struggles those of the Boers of the nineteenth century, as well as the twentieth century Struggle. Once more, we are working with NALN to bring Tribute to Heroes C.J. Langenhoven, who wrote Die Stem in 1918, Dan Sleigh and Herman Giliomee, and Dalene Matthee who (would) all celebrate their 80th birthdays this year, and Flaxman Qoopane deceased hero of the Mangaung literary world. In terms of the systematic investigation, we explore two central and interwoven contemporary issues migration, whether individuals, families, or larger groups, as well as the multicultural societies that follow from this movement of people. Language, culture, race, and identity are just a few of the topics that will be questioned by international as well as national and local writers and poets. We present discussions that engage a wide range of topics: Ruda Landman visits us again and, as part of her highly rated Discourse series, she investigates the state of South African politics, state capture and land reform, and she talks with Robert Smit s daughter, Liza Smit. Other conversations cover topics ranging from children s and young adult stories, religion, history, thrillers and crime stories, sports and humour. We are very grateful that Bloemfontein s reading community has embraced this festival with open arms and that it still continues to grow! As before, the hub of the literature festival is still the Centenary Complex, inside the main hall as well as in the wonderful tent pitched next door. Once again sessions will be held at NALN, and this year we have also spread our wings, with selected talks that will take place in the Media24 Tent. RSG will also broadcast live from the Centenary Complex. Thank you to all the writers who are daring enough to visit Bloemfontein during the winter. A special word of welcome to our international guests, from as far afield as Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium, and closer to home, from Lesotho, Swaziland, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Feel free to enoy our Free State hospitality! So be sure to visit the ATKV-Boeke-oase. Escape from the hustle and bustle, order a delicious cup of coffee (or something stronger to keep the cold at bay), choose something delectable to eat, make yourself at home on our comfortable couches, and enjoy a festival of books and writers. Ke thabile haholo hore ke hlophise Mokete wa Dingolwa wa Freistata wa selemong sena. Lenanetsamaiso le tletse monyaka mme le tshepisa tse monate ho tswa bathong ba kgale ba tlwaelehileng ho fihla ka ba batjhabatjha ba etileng lekgetlo la pele. Ha re ntse ke hlophisa lenanetsamaiso, re qadile nthleng tse pedi, tsa nalane le tlhatlhamiso ya dintlha. Ho tsa nalane re qala pele ka ho hopola selemo sena se tshwaya sehopotso sa bo-100 sa tswalo ya Nelson Mandela, mme ka hona re etsa dikamano tsa bohlokwa le selemo sa Leeto la bese la Tatello ya tokoloho le latela dikarolo tse setseng tsa dintwa tse pedi tsa tokoloho tsa Dintwa tsa Maburu tsa ngwahakgolo wa leshome le metso e robong le mashome a mabedi. Re boetse hape re sebetsa le NALN ho fana ka Tlotla ho Bahale C.J. Langenhoven, ya ngotseng Die Stem ka 1918, Dan Sleigh le Herman Giliomee, le Dalene Matthee bao bohle ba neng ba ilo keteka dilemo tse 80 tsa tswalo selemong sena, le Flaxman Qoopane mohale ya hlokahetseng wa lefatshe la dingolwa la Mangaung. Ho tsa le tlhatlhamiso ya dintlha tsa diphuputso, re ile ra lekola dintlha tse pedi tse hokahantsweng tsa nakong ya jwale phallo, e ka ba ya batho bonngweng ba bona, malapa, kapa dihlopha tse kgolwanyane, mmoho le batho ba botjhaba bo fapafapaneng ba hlahang ho tswa motsamaong ona. Dipuo, botjhaba, morabe (haholoholo ka mmala wa letlalo), le boitsebiso ke tse mmalwa feela tsa dihlooho tse tla sekwasekwa ke bangodi le dithothokisi tsa matjhaba le tsa lapeng. Re fana ka meqoqo e kenyeletsang dihlooho tse nagata tse fapaneng: Ruda Landman o re etetse hape, mme jwalo ka karolo ya lethathama la hae la Dinagisano Tse Ngotsweng, o fuputsa maemo a dipolotiki tsa Afrika Borwa, bobodu ba sepolotiki ka hara mmuso mmoho le melao ya tsamaiso ya ho ba monga naha/ lefatshe, mme o bua le moradi wa Robert Smit, Liza Smit. Meqoqo e meng e bua ka dihlooho tse tlohang ho dipale tsa bana ho isa ho tsa batho ba baholo, bodumedi, nalane, dipale tse phahamisang maikutlo le tsa botlokotsebe, dipapadi le metlae. Re lehoha haholo hore setjhaba sa Mangaung se balang se amohetse mokete ona ka matsoho a mofuthu mme o santse o tswela pele ho hola! Jwalo ka pele, setsi sa mokete wa dingolwa e santse e le Centenary Complex, ka hara holo e kgolo le ka hara tente e ntle e hlonngweng haufi le monyako. Hape dikopano di tla tshwarelwa NALN, mme selemong sena re tla lokela ho sebetsa le ho feta, ka dipuisano tse ikgethang tse tlang ho ba teng ka hara Tente ya Media24. RSG e tla hasa ka ho otlolloha ho tswa Centenary Complex. Diteboho ho bangodi bohle ba sebete se sekana sa ho etela Managung nakong ya mariha. Kamohelo e ikgethang ho baeti ba rona ba matjhaba, ho tswa dibakeng tse hole jwalo ka Canada, Netherlands le Belgium, le haufi le lapeng, ho tswa Botswana, Ghana, Lesotho le Zimbabwe. Phuthullohang mme le natefelwe ke kamohelo e mofutho ya Freistata! Jwale netefatsa hore o etela ATKV-Boeke- sebaka se ikgethang sa paleho. Balehela mosebetsi wa ka mehla le lerata, reka kopi e monate ya kofi (kapa ntho e matlanyana ho leleka serame), kgetha ntho e monate ho ja, qhwaolla kobo disoufeng tsa rona tse mabothobotho, mme o natefelwe ke mokete wa dibuka le bangodi.

67 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 65 Thuthukani Ndlovu Assistent Literatuurfees koördineerder Assistant Literature Festival coordinator STIGTERSBORG FOUNDING PARTNER Universiteit van die Vrystaat University of the Free State HOOFBORGE EN DONATEURS MAIN SPONSORS AND DONATIONS ATKV, Canada Council for the Arts, Die Dagbreek Trust, Die Vlaamse Regering, LW Hiemstra Trust, Netwerk24, Nederlandse Letterenfonds, Van Ewijk-stigting VENNOTE PARTNERS Archive Poetry Movement, Art State, Bloem Youth Poetry Slam, Exclusive Books, Free State Writers Forum, Grand Room Design, HipHop Matters, Jacanauitgewers, Jonathan Ball Publishers, LAPA-uitgewers, Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkundige Museum en Navorsingsentrum (NALN), Nadeli-uitgewers, NBuitgewers, Pan McMillan, Penguin Random House South Africa, Sesotho Literary Museum (SLM), Sol Plaatje Museum and Library, The Radioactive Blog, UV Departement Afrikaans, Nederlands, Duits, en Frans, UV Departement Afrikatale, UV Departement Kunsgeskiedenis en Beeld Studie, Van Rensburg Patoloë, Wits University Press MEDIAVENNOTE MEDIA SPONSORS RSG, Volksblad WYNBORG WINE SPONSOR Porcupine Ridge MEER INLIGTING OOR VENUES MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VENUES Die ATKV-Boeke-Oase is in die Eeufeessentrum op die UV-kampus The ATKV-Boeke-Oase is situated in the Centenary Complex on the UFS campus Sol Plaatje-lesing/ Lecture Antjie Krog 2017

68 66 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. 16 Dinge wat ek nie moes sê nie Rian van Heerden Afr 60 min R25 Theuns du Buisson ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 14 Jul 13:30 Met sy heel eerste verskyning op televisie as hoërskool-laaitie het Rian van Heerden reeds die volk die josie ingemaak. Sedertdien het hy dikwels koerantvoorblaaie gehaal - en is telkens afgedank! - vir sy omstrede uitlatings. In dié boek skryf hy onbeskaamd oor al die goed wat mense meen hy eerder nié moes gesê het nie. Blatant eerlik, skreeusnaaks, aangrypend. With his very first appearance on television as a high school boy, Rian van Heerden had already sent the country into a tiff. Since then he has often made the front pages of newspapers and has been fired! for his controversial statements. In this book he writes unabashedly about all the things that people thought he rather should not have said. Blatantly honest, hilarious, gripping. Asielsoekers na Europa n tragiese bestaan Asylum-seekers in Europe a tragic existence Arthur Umbgrove, Dimitri Verhulst Arthur Umbgrove se roman Wat we weten vertel die verhaal van drie Siriese broers van Aleppo wat hulself in Nederland bevind, asook van n skrywer wat desperaat probeer om n boek oor vlugtelinge te skryf. Dimitri Verhulst bring verskeie ontnugterende dae deur in n Belgiese sentrum vir asielsoekers. Hierdie ervaring lei tot Problemski Hotel, vertel vanuit die oogpunt van n Etiopiese fotograaf en skets n fassinerende prent van n geslote gemeenskap. Ondersteun deur die Vlaamse Regering (België). Johan Raath is n voormalige Suid-Afrikaanse Spesiale Magte-operateur, of Recce. In 1992 begin hy n sekuriteitsopleidingsmaatskappy en onderneem hy hoërisiko-sekuriteitswerk in Afrika. Sedertdien is hy betrokke by sekuriteitsmissies in meer as 15 lande. Johan Booysen begin in 1976 sy loopbaan in die Natalse polisie, op patrollie in die strate van Amanzimtoti, en na 35 diensjare word hy bevorder tot majoor-generaal en hoof van KZN se Direktoraat vir Prioriteitsmisdaadondersoekeenheid, die Valke. Vind uit hoe hierdie merkwaardige mans te werk gaan om vrede te bewerkstellig. Jaap Scholten Ned 60 min R25 Netwerk24 intekenare gratis / Network24 Subscribers Free Netwerk24 Feeskafee 10 Jul 10:30 Arthur Umbgrove s novel Wat we weten tells the story of three Syrian brothers from Aleppo who find themselves in The Netherlands, as well as a writer desperately trying to write a book about refugees. Dimitri Verhulst spent several disillusioning days in a Belgian centre for asylum seekers. This experience led him to write Problemski Hotel, told from the point of view of an Ethiopian photographer, and sketches a fascinating picture of a closed community. Supported by the Government of Flanders (Belgium). Bloed die prys van vrede? Blood the price of peace? Johan Raath, Johan Booysen, Jessica Pitchford Afr, Eng 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 13 Jul 10:00 Theuns du Buisson Johan Raath is a former South African Special Forces Operator, or Recce. In 1992 he founded a security training company and undertook high-risk security work in Africa. Since then he has been involved in security missions in more than 15 countries. Johan Booysen started his career in the Natal police on patrol in the streets of Amanzimtoti in 1976, and after 35 years of service he was promoted to Major General and Head of KZN s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Unit, the Hawks. Find out how these remarkable men work to achieve peace. Bloed/Blut Coreen Erasmus-Bezuidenhout Afr 60 min R25 Coreen Erasmus-Bezuidenhout se historiese roman, Bloed/Blut speel af in die Duitse hoofstad Berlyn, gedurende 1933, toe Hitler kanselier geword het, tot 1938, amper net voor die uitbreek van die Tweede Wêreldoorlog. Sy vertel die verhaal van Helmut, n jong Duitser en seun van n Duitse generaal, wat verlief raak op die beeldskone donkerkop, Rut, Jodin en dogter van n bekende rabbi. Kan hul liefde hierdie struikelblokke oorbrug? Leana Lategan ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 9 Jul 10:30 Coreen Erasmus-Bezuidenhout s historical novel, Bloed/Blut, takes place in the German capital Berlin, in 1933, when Hitler became chancellor, until 1938, just before the outbreak of World War II. She narrates the story of Helmut, a young German and the son of a German general who falls in love with the beautiful dark-haired, Ruth, Jewess and daughter of a famous rabbi. Can their love overcome these obstacles?

69 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 67 Bome van kennis: Die voor- en nalewens van boeke Trees of knowledge: The pre- and afterlives of books Willem Boshoff, Johan Myburg, Mathilda Smit & Jan Coetzee Afr + 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 11 Jul 13:30 Josef van Wyk n Kunstenaar, n digter, n letterkundige en n sosioloog kom bymekaar om te besin oor die konsep van bome van kennis die moontlike voor- en nalewens van boeke. In watter opsig is boeke bome van kennis? Wat is die verhouding tussen bome en boeke? Wat behels die nalewens van boeke en hoe is daardie nalewens verbind met stories en geskiedenisse? n Prikkelende gesprek oor die nimmereindigende vertakkings tussen kuns, boeke, bome en stories. Aangebied deur die Departement Kunsgeskiedenis en Beeldstudie, UV, met Josef van Wyk as gespreksleier. Die dood en die sin van die lewe Anton van Niekerk Afr 60 min R25 Danie Strauss ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 11 Jul 15:00 In hierdie tydige boek skryf Anton van Niekerk oor iets waaroor daar in Afrikaans nog bitter min buite die teologie geskryf is die dood. Hy praat openhartig oor die impak van die dood van mense na aan hom en die vrae waarmee ons worstel by die afsterf van geliefdes. Verder verduidelik hy hoe daar oor eeue heen in die Westerse kultuur oor die dood gedink is, en verhelder die nuutste internasionale denkstrome. Uiteindelik is dié boek n inspirasie en oproep om elke oomblik ten volle te leef. An artist, a poet, a literary theorist and a sociologist come together to reflect on the concept of trees of knowledge the possible pre- and afterlives of books. In what ways are books trees of knowledge? What is the relationship between trees and books? What do the afterlives of books involve and how are they linked to stories and histories? A stimulating discussion on the myriad of connections between art, books, trees and stories. Presented by the Department Art History and Image Studies, UFS, with Josef van Wyk as chair. In this timely book Anton van Niekerk writes about something which, in Afrikaans, very little has been written about beyond theological debates death. He talks boldly about the impact of the deaths of people near to him and the questions which make us struggle with the death of loved ones. In addition, he explains how Western culture has thought about death over centuries and clarifies the latest international trends. Finally, this book is an inspiration and a call to live life to the fullest. East west where is best? Oos wes tuis bes? Jaap Scholten, Mira Feticu Irikidzayi Manase Eng 60 min R25 Netwerk24 intekenare gratis / Network24 Subscribers Free Netwerk24 Feeskafee 14 Jul 10:30 Jaap Scholten, die skrywer van ondermeer Spengler s law en Comrade Baron, is in Nederland gebore, maar is deesdae woonagtig in Hongarye. Skryfster en digter Mira Feticu is gebore in Roemenië, maar woon vandag in Nederland. Irikidzayi Manase gesels met hulle oor hul skryfwerk, hul wedervaringe, en hoe hulle die verskille tussen Oos-Europa en Wes-Europa navigeer. Jaap Scholten, the author of, among others, Spengler s Law and Comrade Baron, was born in the Netherlands, but currently lives in Hungary. Writer and poet Mira Feticu was born in Romania but nowadays she lives in the Netherlands. Irikidzayi Manase talks to them about their writing, their experiences, and how they navigate the differences between Eastern Europe and Western Europe. An evening where poetry meets jazz Galactic Poets and local jazz musicians Afr, Ses, Eng 150 min R50 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 9 Jul 17:30 Kom beleef n samesmelting van poësie en jazz, met uitblinker digters vanaf die Archive Poetry Movement en n plaaslike jazz-band. Hierdie vertoning neem jou op n reis deur die geskiedenis van jazz, terwyl digters deur middel van n mikrofoon hul woorde verlewendig. Die Galactic-digters van die Archive Poetry Movement sluit aan by ander plaaslike en internasionale digters, om sodoende n gesamentlik poësievertoning aan te bied wat beslis nie misgeloop mag word nie. Come and experience a fusion of poetry and jazz, featuring great poets from the Archive Poetry Movement and local jazz musicians. This show will to take you on a journey through some of the history of jazz, while poets spread their vivid words through the mic. The Galactic poets from the Archive Poetry Movement will be joined by other local and international poets, as they collectively present a poetry showcase that should definitely not be missed.

70 68 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Fees van die sintuie Erns Grundling, Hennie van Coller & Anthea van Jaarsveld Jannie du Toit, Lochner de Kock en Nicol Viljoen Hierdie ontbyt bied feesgangers die geleentheid om puik kos en wyn te geniet, te luister na musiek van hoë gehalte en boonop n spesiale skrywer van nader te leer ken. Vanjaar is die gasskrywer Erns Grundling. Ondersteun deur Van Rensburg-patoloë en Lancet. Wynborg: Creation Suné Niemand Afr 180 min R200 Ramblers Club 14 Jul 08:30 vir/for 09:00 This breakfast offers festival goers the opportunity to enjoy excellent food and wine, to listen to music of the utmost quality and even get to know a special author up-close. This year the guest author is Erns Grundling. Supported by Van Rensburg Patologists and Lancet. Wine sponsor: Creation Fiksiekursus Fiction course Francois Smith Afr 240 min R1500 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Kanselierskamer / Chancellor s Room) Jul 09:00 Hoe lank sukkel jy nou al om n ware deurbraak met jou skryfwerk te maak? Om dialoog te skryf wat die papier laat kreukel van plesier, n liefdestoneel wat die bladsy laat smeul? Jy het drie oggende saam met bekroonde skrywer Francois Smith. Vir navrae en meer inligting, stuur n epos aan Francois Smith: smithfah@ufs.ac.za en bespreek u kaartjie deur Computicket. How long have you been struggling to make a real breakthrough with your writing? To write dialogue that makes the page writhe with pleasure, a love scene that sets the paper ablaze? You have three mornings with acclaimed author Francois Smith. For enquiries and more information, send an to Francois Smith: smithfah@ufs.ac.za and book your spot via Computicket. Fusion, symbiosis or disjunction. At the cross section between East and West Anita Rau Badami, Lynne Kutsukake Indian-Canadian writer Anita Rau Badami, author of Tamarind woman and The hero s walk, portrays the cross-cultural effects on Indian families when living in Canada, whereas Japanese-Canadian writer Lynne Kutsukake s novel, The translation of love, relates an emotionally gripping tale of postwar Japan. Both writers describe women s lives and loves, at the cross-section of the Eastern and Western worlds. Helene Strauss Eng 60 min R25 Netwerk24 intekenare gratis / Network24 Subscribers Free Netwerk24 Feeskafee 11 Jul 10:30 Indies-Kanadese skryfster Anita Rau Badami, outeur van Tamarind woman en The hero s walk, toon die kruiskulturele uitwerking op Indiese gesinne aan wanneer hulle in Kanada woon, terwyl die Japanees-Kanadese skryfster Lynne Kutsukake se roman, The Translation of Love, n emosioneel aangrypende verhaal vertel van naoorlogse Japan. Albei skryfsters beskryf vroue se lewens en liefdes, teen die kansvlak van die Oosterse en Westerse wêrelde. Dipti Gupta Edmond Lee Gesinsmoorde wat steek daar agter? Julian Jansen, Schalk Schoombie & Charné Kemp Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 10 Jul 13:30 In Die De Zalze-moorde ondersoek Julian Jansen die gesinsmoord wat die land tot stilstand geruk het, terwyl Schalk Schoombie verken waarom mans hul vrouens vermoor in Tot die dood ons skei. In Bloed, dunner as water bevraagteken Charné Kemp die motiewe agter gesinsmoorde. Larisse Prinsen gesels met die drie skrywers oor die redes, oorsake, en motiverings van hierdie gruweldade. Larisse Prinsen Julian Jansen investigates the family murder that brought the country to a standstill in Die De Zalzemoorde, whereas Schalk Schoombie explores why husbands murder their wives in Tot die dood ons skei. Charné Kemp questions the motives behind family murders in Bloed, dunner as water. In conversation with Larisse Prinsen the three writers discuss the reasons, causes, and motivations behind such atrocities.

71 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 69 Die groot geskenk van moedertaal Christien Neser Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 11 Jul 12:30 Christien Neser is ʼn geregistreerde spraakterapeut en spesialiseer in lees, meertaligheid, breinontwikkeling en outisme. Sy is ook die outeur van Kondensmelk, die eerste in die Elle-reeks. Daarna het gevolg: Koshuiskoffie, Blou sjokolade, Rocksusters, Duinebesies, Franse vlegsel, en Middernagklub. Amper Einstein is in 2013 by Tafelberg gepubliseer. Van haar kortverhale is ook al opgeneem in publikasies soos Verlief, Sweef en Galop, asook in Rapport en Huisgenoot. In hierdie gesprek beklemtoon sy die noodsaaklikheid, die geskenk, van moedertaalonderrig. Historiese nabetragting die Anglo-Boereoorlog verlewendig Johan van Zyl & Nico Moolman Afr 60 min R25 In die Oorlogmuseum van die Boererepublieke se boek Die Anglo-Boereoorlog in 100 objekte ontvou die volle drame van die Anglo-Boereoorlog, of Suid- Afrikaanse Oorlog, met temas wat insluit die Boereen Britse wapens, mediese sorg en die vernaamste rolspelers in die konflik. Nico Moolman se Dankie Generaal. Op die spoor van n oorlogspeurder bied n intieme blik op die Boerekrygers en Britse soldate te velde, hoe hulle hulself vermaak het, asook ander praktiese werklikhede van die oorlog. Christien Neser is a registered speech therapist specialising in reading, multilingualism, brain development and autism. She is also the author of Kondensmelk, the first in the Elle-series. Followed by: Koshuiskoffie, Blou sjokolade, Rocksusters, Duinebesies, Franse vlegsel, and Middernagklub. Tafelberg published Amper Einstein in Her short stories have also been included in publications such as Verlief, Sweef and Galop, as well as Rapport and Huisgenoot. In this conversation, she emphasizes the necessity, the gift, of home language learning. Arnold van Dyk ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 10 Jul 10:00 In the book by the Anglo-Boer War Museum, The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects, the full drama of the Anglo-Boer War, or South African War, unfolds, with themes including Boer and British weapons, medical care and the key players in the conflict. In Dankie Generaal. Op die spoor van n oorlogspeurder, Nico Moolman offers an intimate view of the daily life of the Boer and British soldiers, how they entertained themselves, as well as other practical realities of the war. Hoezit Antie? Vrikkie hier Deon Visser Afr 60 min R25 Maricelle Botha ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 9 Jul 16:30 Deon Visser is die skepper van die karakter Vrikkie Visser. Vrikkie het, deur briewe aan sy Antie geaddresseer, alreeds vele Suid-Afrikaners se harte gesteel. Maricelle Botha gesels met Deon Visser oor Vrikkie, sy wedervaringe saam met sy oom Vissie, sy vriend Bra Pietie, en sy tante Velti, oor onderwerpe wat wissel van sport tot politiek. Kom gesels saam. Deon Visser created the character Vrikkie Visser. Through letters addressed to his Antie, Vrikkie has already stolen many South African hearts. Maricelle Botha talks to Deon Visser about Vrikkie, his experiences with his uncle Vissie, his friend Bra Pietie, and his aunt Velti, about topics ranging from sport to politics. Come join in the conversation. How to traverse literary cultural boundaries? Hoe word kultuurgrense literêr oorskrei? Anita Rau Badami, Lynne Kutsukake, Mira Feticu, Jaap Scholten, Arthur Umbgrove, Sarah-Jayne King, Rehana Rossouw & Delia Jarrett-Macauley Ace Moloi Eng 80 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 10 Jul 16:30 What roles do language and culture play for a writer? How does language and culture affect his or her perspective of the world and reality? How does a writer navigate a foreign country or language? What impact does multiculturalism have on writers? Watter rolle speel taal en kultuur vir n skrywer? Hoe beïnvloed taal en kultuur sy of haar perspektief van die wêreld en die werklikheid? Hoe stuur n skrywer n vreemde land of taal? Watter impak het multikulturalisme op skrywers?

72 70 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Hulde aan helde: CJ Langenhoven Celebrating heroes: CJ Langenhoven Willemien Brummer, Corlietha Swart & Johan Olivier In Mei 1918 skryf Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven die Afrikaanse gedig, Die Stem van Suid-Afrika. Die gedig, alombekend as Die Stem, word in 1921 deur ds. M.L de Villiers getoonset, en dit word die eerste keer op 31 Mei 1928 in die openbaar gesing. Kom gesels saam met die paneel oor die mens Langenhoven, sy digkuns en skryfwerk, en sy nalatenskap. Tildie Smit Afr 60 min R25 (glas wyn ingesluit / glass of wine included) NALN 10 Jul 18:00 Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven wrote the Afrikaans poem, The Call of South Africa [Die Stem van Suid-Afrika] in May In 1921 the poem, known simply as Die Stem, was put to music by Rev. M.L de Villiers, and it was sung publicly for the first time on 31 May Come and join the panel as they discuss Langenhoven, the man, his poetry and writing, and his legacy. Hulde aan helde: Dalene Matthee Celebrating heroes: Dalene Matthee Hilary Matthee, Katinka Heyns, Simon Barnard & Irene Raath Anthea van Jaarsveld Afr 60 min R25 Film Studio 13 Jul 09:00 Ons bring in hierdie gesprek hulde aan Dalene Matthee ( ), een van Suid-Afrika se mees geliefde skryfsters. Die 30-jarige herdenking van die film weergawe van Matthee se bekroonde, gelyknamige roman, Fiela se Kind (1988) word ook gevier. Hierdie gesprek gaan n vertoning van die film vooraf. n Donasie ter waarde van R30 word vir die film voorgestel. In this discussion we honour Dalene Matthee ( ), one of South Africa s most beloved authors. The 30-year anniversary of the film version of Matthee s award-winning, eponymous novel, Fiela se kind (1988) is also celebrated. The discussion will precede a screening of the film. A donation of R30 for the film is recommended. Hulde aan helde: Dan Sleigh & Hermann Giliomee Celebrating heroes: Dan Sleigh & Hermann Giliomee Hermann Giliomee & Dan Sleigh Afr 60 min R25 (glas wyn ingesluit / glass of wine included) NALN 11 Jul 18:00 Sleigh en Giliomee, twee reuse binne die Suid- Afrikaanse literêre landskap, vier albei in 2018 hul 80ste verjaarsdag. Hulle word albei wyd gereken as wêreldklas-historici wat in hul skryfwerk Suid- Afrikaanse, en veral Afrikanergeskiedenis voorop stel. Hier is hulle met mekaar in gesprek. Sleigh and Giliomee, two giants of the South African literary landscape, both celebrate their 80 th birthdays in They are both considered world class historians who, in their writing, advances the history of South Africans, and Afrikaners in particular. Here they will be in conversation with one another. Hulde aan helde: Flaxman Qoopane Celebrating heroes: Flaxman Qoopane Pule Lechesa, Charmaine Mwerbi & andere / others Eng, Ses 80 min R25 NALN 12 Jul 14:00 Re lebisa hlompho ho Moalosi Jacob Flaxman Qoopane ( ), eo Mangaung, a neng a tsebahala e le ntate wa bongodi le bonono. Qoopane e ne e le mohlohleletsi wa dipolotiki ka dingolwa mme a tsebahala matjhabeng e le mongodi, sethothokisi, moqolotsi wa ditaba, le mongodi wa tsa maphelo a batho. Tlotla ena e tla kenyelletsa ho bala ho tswa dibukeng tsa hae le tse ngotsweng ka yena, hape le dipontsho tsa dikgatiso tsa mantswe-video tse tsepamisitseng maikutlo ho Polokelo Ya Ditshwantsho ya Bongodi ba Qoopane. We pay homage to Moalosi Jacob Flaxman Qoopane ( ), known as the father of literature and arts in Mangaung. Qoopane was a literary activist and internationally recognised author, poet, journalist and biographer. This tribute will include a reading from his books and those written about him, as well as an audio-visual exhibition focused on the Qoopane Literary Gallery.

73 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 71 Hulde aan helde: J.R.R Tolkien-bustoer Celebrating heroes: J.R.R Tolkien bus tour Leana Lategan & Janie Oosthuysen Afr 150 min R220 (skemerkelkie by The Hobbit House ingesluit / sundowner at The Hobbit House included) Vetrek vanaf NALN / Departure from NALN 12 Jul 16:30 vir / for 17:00 Befaamde fantasie-skrywer J.R.R. Tolkien is in Bloemfontein gebore en spandeer die eerste drie jaar van sy lewe hier deur. Gaan saam met Leana Lategan op toer na van die belangrikste plekke van sy jong lewe in Bloemfontein, vergesel deur Janie Oosthuysen, vertaler van Die Hobbit in Afrikaans. Sluit die toer af met skemerkelkies en ligte versnapperinge by The Hobbit House. World-renowned fantasy author, J.R.R. Tolkien, was born in Bloemfontein and spent the first three years of his life here. Accompanied by Leana Lategan, tour the most important places of his youth together with Janie Oosthuysen, translator of The Hobbit into Afrikaans. Finish the tour with cocktails and light refreshments at The Hobbit House. Ingrid Jonker Petrovna Metelerkamp Afr 60 min R25 Charles Smith ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 9 Jul 12:00 Ingrid Jonker loop op 19 Julie 1965 die see in by Drieankerbaai. Gedurende die afgelope 50 jaar word sy n ikoon van die Afrikaanse en Suid-Afrikaanse letterkunde. In so n mate, dat haar lewe en veral haar dood soms haar werk en die belangrike bydrae wat sy tot die Sestigers gemaak het, oorskadu. Daar is vele bespiegelings oor haar lewe en tragiese einde. Van dié vrae word beantwoord in hierdie omvattende biografie. Petrovna Metelerkamp neem die leser saam deur Ingrid se grootwordjare, digterslewe, liefdesverhoudings en die laaste paar jaar van haar lewe. Katelknaap kontemporêre erotiese fiksie Leon van Nierop Afr 60 min R25 Francois Smith ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 12 Jul 15:00 Erotiese fiksie verwys na daardie literêre genre waarin ook seksuele temas betrek word, en gaan dikwels gepaard met satiriese of sosiaal-kritiese elemente. Twintig jaar gelede stel Leon van Nierop lesers bekend aan Tristan Hansen, n manlike prostituut, in die blitsverkoper Plesierengel. In Katelknaap sit hy Tristan se verhaal voort. Hoe het die genre in die laaste twee dekades verander? Ingrid Jonker walked into the ocean at Drieanker Bay on July 19, During the past 50 years she has become an icon of Afrikaans and South African literature, to such an extent that her life and especially her death often overshadows her work and the significant contribution she made to the Sestigers. There have been many speculations about her life and tragic end. Some of these questions are answered in this comprehensive biography. Petrovna Metelerkamp takes the reader along through Ingrid s upbringing, her life as a poetess, her love relationships and the last few years of her life. Erotic fiction refers to the literary genre which involves sexual themes and is often accompanied by satirical or socially critical elements. Twenty years ago, Leon van Nierop introduced readers to Tristan Hansen, a male prostitute, in the bestseller Plesierengel. In Katelknaap he continues Tristan s story. How has the genre changed in the last two decades? Kinderverhale illustrasie en vertaling Children s stories illustration and translation Philip de Vos, Piet Grobler & Niki Daly (via Skype) Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 13 Jul 13:30 Kinderverhale spreek in vele tale tot kinders van alle ouderdomme. Bowendien word hierdie verhale op opwindende en dikwels animerende wyses geïllustreer. Kom gesels saam met Philip de Vos, Piet Grobler, Niki Daly en David Griessel terwyl hulle gesprekvoer oor die vertaling en illustrering van kinderverhale. David Griessel In countless languages, children s stories speak to children of all ages. In addition, these stories are illustrated in exciting and often animating ways. Join in the conversation as Philip de Vos, Piet Grobler, and Niki Daly talks to David Griessel about the translation and illustration of children s stories.

74 72 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Kultuurgrense of kultuurbande die rol van poësie Cultural boundaries or cultural ties poetry s role Klara du Plessis & Mira Feticu Afr, Eng 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 10 Jul 14:00 Pieter Odendaal Klara du Plessis skryf Afrikaanse poësie in Montreal; Roemeens-gebore digteres Mira Feticu woon en skryf vandag in die Nederlande; Pieter Odendaal redigeer kontemporêre Suid-Afrikaanse digkuns in Afrikaans, Engels, en isixhosa. Hoe kan digkuns kultuurbande oorkruis? Hoe breek dit kultuurgrense af? Klara du Plessis writes Afrikaans poetry in Montreal; Romanian-born poet, Mira Feticu, lives and writes in the Netherlands; Pieter Odendaal edits contemporary South African poetry in Afrikaans, English, and isixhosa. How can poetry traverse cultural ties? How does it break down cultural boundaries? Liesbeth Kuijpers Landregte Land rights Peter Delius, Malixole Gwatyu & Henk Smit Afr, Eng 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 12 Jul 12:00 Grond is n baie emosionele en verdelende onderwerp in Suid-Afrika. Wat is die feite oor eienaarskap? Kan dit verander word? Moet ons? Wat laat die grondwet toe en hoe kan dit verander word? Ruda Landman Land is a deeply emotional and divisive topic in South Africa. What are the facts about ownership? Can we shift it? Do we have to? What does the constitution allow, and how may it be changed? Light on leadership Igno van Niekerk Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 9 Jul 15:00 Waarom slaag leiers soos Mugabe en Zuma daarin om vir lang termyne in hulle poste te bly? Waarom kon Ramaphosa met een toespraak (SONA 2018) mense deur n ander bril laat kyk? Igno van Niekerk gesels oor sy boek, Light on leadership, en verduidelik hoe fotografiese beginsels soos fokus, zoem en raam bydra tot die wyse waarop die verhouding tussen leiers en volgelinge werk, hoe stories gevorm word, en die geskiedenis dan uiteindelik n oordeel fel. Die gesprek kombineer n passie vir fotografie, insig in die aard van inspirasie en n ondersoek na die ware aard van leierskap. Meer as net rugby More than just rugby Why do leaders like Mugabe and Zuma remain in power for long terms? How did Ramaphosa succeed in changing people s perception in one speech (SONA 2018)? Igno van Niekerk talks about his book, Light on leadership, and explains how photographic principles like zoom, focus and framing contribute to the way relationships between leaders and followers work, how stories take shape, and history eventually gives us insight to cast a verdict on a leader s legacy. The talk is based on a passion for photography, insight into what inspires people and the true nature of leadership. Wessel Oosthuizen & Wynand Claassen Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 10 Jul 15:30 Wessel Oosthuizen word beskryf as een van Suid- Afrika se beste sportfotograwe en is n bekende gesig langs Suid-Afrikaanse en oorsese rugbyvelde. Hy stel twee boeke van rugby-fotografie saam, Portrait of rugby (2015) en die onlangse Boesman van val (2017). Suid-Afrikaanse rugbyspeler, Wynand Claassen, was die kaptein van die Springbokke vanaf sy debuut in 1981 tot Hy is ook die outeur van More than just rugby (1985), More than just rugby the final chapter (1996), en Kaalvoetklong tot rugbytoks (2011). Kom gesels saam met hierdie manne oor veel meer as net rugby. Wessel Oosthuizen has been described as one of South Africa s best sports photographers and is a familiar face next to South African and overseas rugby fields. He has compiled two books of rugby photography, Portrait of rugby (2015) and the recent Boesman van val (2017). South African rugby player Wynand Claassen captained the Springboks from his debut in 1981 to He is also the author of More than just rugby (1985), More than just rugby the final chapter (1996), and Kaalvoetklong tot rugbytoks (2011). Join the conversation as they talk about much more than just rugby.

75 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 73 Migration is nothing new how is it described in the twenty-first century? Migrasie is niks nuut hoe word dit in die een-en-twintigste eeu beskryf? Anita Rau Badami, Lynne Kutsukake, Klara du Plessis, Mira Feticu, Frank Westerman, Arthur Umbgrove, Dimitri Verhulst Irikidzayi Manase Eng 80 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 12 Jul 16:30 There are countless reasons why migrants choose to relocate to avoid conflict, because of human rights violations or violence, or to escape prosecution. Yet the movement of persons, as individuals, families, or in larger groups, is not a new phenomenon. The trend of people-in-migration is longstanding and enduring. Irikidzayi Manase explores this global trend both historically and in the 21st century, in conversation with writers from Canada, Flanders, and the Netherlands. Daar is talle redes waarom migrante besluit om te verhuis om konflik te vermy weens menseregteskendings of geweld, of om vervolging te ontsnap. Tog is die beweging van persone, as individue, gesinne of in groter groepe, nie n nuwe verskynsel nie. Die tendens van mense-in-beweging is langduring en blywend. Irikidzayi Manase verken hierdie wêreldwye tendens, sowel histories as in die 21ste eeu, in gesprek met skrywers uit Kanada, Vlaandere en Nederland. New Contrast: South African Literary Journal Kobus Moolman, Juanita Louw, Tony Ullyat & David Griessel Eng 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 11 Jul 14:30 New Contrast: South African Literary Journal is die oudste, langslewende Suid-Afrikaanse literêre joernaal. Dit word kwartaalliks uitgegee met die allerbeste nuwe en gevestigde poësie en prosa, asook n keur van die mees onlangse kuns, sienings en resensies. Kom ontmoet n paneel van ons redakteurs: Kobus Moolman (prosa-redakteur), Juanita Louw (Afrikaanse poësie-redakteur), Tony Ullyatt (sienings en resensies), en David Griessel (kunsredakteur). Vind uit hoe hulle dink, hoe hulle hul keuses maak en luister terwyl hulle voorlees uit hul gunstelingkeuses van die jaar. New Contrast: South African Literary Journal is the oldest surviving literary journal in South Africa. It publishes quarterly, the very best of new and established poetry and prose as well as a selection of the most current art, views and reviews. Come meet a panel of our editors: Kobus Moolman (prose editor), Juanita Louw (Afrikaans poetry editor), Tony Ullyatt (views and reviews), and David Griessel (art editor). Find out what makes them tick, how they make their selections and listen to them read from their favourite selections of the year. Op die spore van bevryding Tracing liberation Stephanie Cawood, Marianna Botes & Kobus du Preez Afr, Eng 180 min R120 (sjerrie op Naval hill ingesluit / sherry on Naval Hill included) Hierdie bustoer reis in die spore van Suid-Afrika se verskeie vryheidsstryde. Die toer maak n draai by Mapikela-huis in Batho, die Waaihoek Wesleyan- Kerk, die Eerste Raadsaal, die Nasional Museum en Hertzogplein, met die standbeeld van Nelson Mandela as die laaste stop. Vertrek vanaf Eeufeeskompleks parkeerarea / Depart from Centenary Complex Parking Area 11 Jul 14:00 This bus tour traces the various South African freedom struggles. The tour includes stops at Mapikela House in Batho, the Waaihoek Wesleyan Church, the First Raadsaal, the National Museum and Hertzog Square, with Nelson Mandela s statue on Naval Hill as the last stop. Die Verlede, Hede, Toekoms van Suid-Afrikaanse Politiek? The Past, Present, Future of South African Politics? Mondli Makhanya, Jan-Jan Joubert Afr, Eng 60 min R25 Oor n jaar hou ons verkiesing. Hoe gaan die grootste partye teen daardie tyd lyk? Hoe gaan die ANC sy geskiedenis van (eers) glorie en (later) skandale bestuur? Hoe gaan die EFF sigself definieer? En gaan die DA dit regkry om sy liberale beginsels te behou maar tog n party vir alle Suid-Afrikaners te word? Ruda Landman ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 11 Jul 12:00 In a year the elections will be held. In what state will the biggest parties be? How will the ANC steer its history of (first) glory and (later) scandal? How will the EFF define itself? And will the DA succeed in retaining its liberal principles but still becoming a party for all South Africans?

76 74 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Die plek van Afrikaans in n veeltalige en multikulturele samelewing wat hou die toekoms in? Theuns Eloff, Malixole Gwatyu, Denver Breda & Theuns du Buisson Afr 80 min Gratis / Free Netwerk24 Feeskafee 11 Jul 14:15 Hemelbesem In November 1918 gee DF Malherbe aan studente van die destydse Grey-Universiteitskollege toestemming om in Afrikaans eksamen te skryf. Ten tyde van sy 88ste verjaardagvieringe hou Nelson Mandela voor dat: As jy wil weet wat regtig in Suid-Afrika aangaan, moet jy Afrikaans lees. Nogtans, in 2017 lewer die Bloemfonteinse Appèlhof uitspraak oor die UV se taalbeleid, waarin Afrikaans as onderrigtaal uitgefaseer sal word. Wat hou die toekoms vir Afrikaans in, in n veeltalige en multikulturele samelewing? Poësiewerkswinkel Poetry workshop Henning Pieterse Afr 450 min R500 Die poësiewerkswinkel is gefokus op sowel beginners as gevestigde digters. In die werkswinkel kyk ons na verskillende digvorme, -tegnieke en -style, werk saam aan n gedig of twee en die kursusgangers ontvang terugvoer op hul verse. Vir navrae en meer inligting, stuur n epos aan Henning Pieterse: pietersehj@ufs.ac.za en bespreek u kaartjie deur Computicket. In November 1918, DF Malherbe gave students at the erstwhile Grey University College permission to write their exams in Afrikaans. During Nelson Mandela s 88 th birthday celebrations, he remarked: If you want to know what s really going on in South Africa, you need to read Afrikaans. However, in 2017 the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein pronounced their verdict concerning the UFS s language policy, in which Afrikaans will be phased out as a language of instruction. What does the future hold for Afrikaans in a multilingual and multicultural society? ATKV-Boeke-oase (Kanselierskamer / Chancellor s Room) 9 Jul 09:00 The poetry workshop is focused on both beginners and established poets. During the workshop, we look at different forms of poetry, techniques and styles, work together on a poem or two, and the participants receive feedback on their poetry. For enquiries and more information, send an to Henning Pieterse: pietersehj@ufs.ac.za and book your spot via Computicket. Problemski Hotel, from life to page to screen Dimitri Verhulst Arthur Umbgrove Ned, Eng 60 min R25 Film Studio 13 Jul 15:15 Hoe werk die vertaling van roman na draaiboek? Hoe verander dit die narratief? Dimitri Verhulst se romans Problemski Hotel en De helaasheid der dingen word beide verfilm. Boonop betrek Problemski Hotel ook die kwessie van migrante en asielsoekers. Verhulst praat oor die geskrewe en verfilmde weergawes van hierdie verhaal asook die ontnugterende tydperk wat hy sélf in n Belgiese asielsentrum deurgebring het. n Vertoning van die film gaan die gesprek vooraf. n Donasie van R30 word vir die film voorgestel. Ondersteun deur die Vlaamse Regering (België). The Radioactive poetry workshops Die Radioactive Blog bied vanjaar n reeks werkswinkels aan, wat n aantal plaaslike, nasionale en internasionale gaste betrek. Hierdie werkswinkels bied vir digters en toekomstige digters n fantastiese leeromgewing, sowel as n geleentheid vir deelnemers om gesamentlik aan n nuwe eksperimentele werk te skryf. Dus, kom vind uit hoe jy jou poësiereis kan begin, of hoe om jou gedigte na die volgende vlak te neem. Die skedule: 10 Julie - Skryfwerkswinkel; 11 Julie Uitgewerswerkswinkel; 12 Julie Opvoeringwerkswinkel; 13 Julie - Poësiebedryfwerkswinkel How does the translation from novel to screenplay work? How is the narrative changed? Dimitri Verhulst s novels Problemski Hotel and De helaasheid der dingen have both been filmed. In addition, Problemski Hotel also involves the issue of migrants and asylum seekers. Verhulst talks about the written and filmed versions of this story as well as the harrowing few days he spent in a Belgian asylum centre. A screening of the film will precede the discussion. A donation of R30 for the film is recommended. Supported by the Government of Flanders (Belgium). Thuthukani Ndlovu, Pieter Odendaal, Klara du Plessis & Gwendolyn Tietze Eng 120 min R40 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Kanselierskamer / Chancellor s Room) Jul 14:00 The Radioactive Blog will be hosting a workshop series which will feature a number of local, national and international guests. These workshops will provide a great learning environment for poets and wanna be poets, as well as an opportunity for the participants to collectively collaborate on new experimental work. So, come and find out how you can start your poetry journey, or how to take your poetry to the next level. The schedule: 10 July Writing Workshop; 11 July Publishing Workshop; 12 July Performing Workshop; 13 July Poetry Industry Workshop

77 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 75 n Reis van Nederlands na Afrikaans A journey from Dutch to Afrikaans Frank Westerman, Dimitri Verhulst Neem saam met uitmuntende vertaler Daniel Hugo, n reis van tale, n reis van Nederlands, Vlaams, en Afrikaans. Hugo vertaal Frank Westerman se El Negro en Ik, en Dimitri Verhulst se De Helaasheid der Dingen in Afrikaans. Hy gesels met die oorspronklike skrywers van hierdie werke oor hul romans, die vertaalproses, en oor stories van skrywers, lande, en tale. Ondersteun deur die Vlaamse Regering (België). Daniel Hugo Afr, Ned 60 min R25 Netwerk24 intekenare gratis / Network24 Subscribers Free Netwerk24 Feeskafee 12 Jul 10:30 Rhythm and poetry Along with excellent translator, Daniel Hugo take a journey of languages, a journey of Dutch, Flemish and Afrikaans. Hugo translated Frank Westerman s El Negro en Ek, and Dimitri Verhulst s Die helaansheid der dingen in Afrikaans. He talks with the original writers of these works about their novels, the translation process, and stories about authors, countries, and languages. Supported by the Government of Flanders (Belgium). Obakeng Mosadi, Lehlohonolo Hlox Da Rebel Mabaso, Bloemfontein s poets, Amory Kapufi, Jesse Nsofu Eng, Ses, IsiX 150 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 10 Jul 17:30 Hip Hop Matters, n relatief nuwe aanlyn, plaaslike, hiphop-groep, span saam met die Vrystaat se grootste poësiebeweging, Sicknatcha, vir hierdie vertoning. Die vertoning wys die verband tussen gesproke woordkunstenaars en rappers, aangesien beide kunsvorme noue bande het, met poësie te danke vir die oorsprong van Rap en Hip hop. Hlox Da Rebel en I.Am is slegs twee van die digters wat hul uitmuntende werke gaan voordra, saam met sommige van Bloemfontein se mees liriese woordsmede. Jy wil nie hierdie geleentheid mis nie. Hip Hop Matters, a relatively new online local Hip hop show has joined forces with the Free State s biggest poetry movement, Sicknatcha for this show. The event will showcase the correlation between Spoken Word artists and rappers, as we know that both crafts are interlinked, with Rap and Hip hop s origins stemming from poetry. Hlox Da Rebel and I.Am will be some of the poets sharing their amazing work on the night, alongside some of Bloemfontein s lyrical wordsmiths. You don t want miss. n Saak van geloof Shéri Brynard & Nadine Blom Afr 60 min R25 Shéri Brynard is as baba met Trisomie-21- Downsindroom gediagnoseer, dog is sy vandag die enigste persoon met Downsindroom in die wêreld wat n tersiêre diploma behaal. In haar boek Shéri nes ek is, herinner sy die leser dat ons as kinders van God elkeen ons volle potensiaal kan bereik. In Ankers vir vandag skryf sangeres Nadine Blom dat elke Christen ankers nodig het, iets wat hulle vashou aan God en keer dat hulle lewensboodjie op die rotse loop. Maretha Maartens gesels met hierdie merkwaardige vrouens oor húl uitsonderlike lewens. Maretha Maartens ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 12 Jul 13:30 As a baby Shéri Brynard was diagnosed with Trisomy-21 Down syndrome, yet today she is the only person with Down syndrome in the world to obtain a tertiary diploma. In her book Shéri nes ek is, she reminds the reader that each of us can reach our full potential as children of God. In Ankers vir vandag, singer Nadine Blom writes that every Christian needs an anchor, something to hold them on to God and which keeps their lives from spiralling out of control. Maretha Maartens talks with these remarkable women about their exceptional lives. SAUK Die eerste 60 jaar SAUK Bedreigde spesie of sleutelspeler in transformasie? Wynand Harmse Afr 60 min R25 Gert Coetzee ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 9 Jul 15:00 Wynand Harmse ondersoek die geskiedenis van die eerste 60 jaar van die SAUK se bestaan, vanaf die jare 1935 tot Die ontstaan van openbare uitsaai, die suksesvolle implementering van die landwye FMnetwerk ( n wêreld-eerste), die instelling van dienste in inheemse tale asook die instelling van televisie word op opwindende wyse aangebied. Wynand Harmse explores the history of the first 60 years of the SABC s existence, from 1935 to The emergence of public broadcasting, the successful implementation of the nationwide FM network (a world first), the establishment of services in native languages as well as the setting up of television are presented in an exciting way. WYNAND HARMSE

78 76 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Sesotho ngola lengolo Sesotho writers course Thabiso Mofokeng & Mamothibeli Sehlabo Ses, Eng 120 min R25 NALN (Komiteekamer / Boardroom) Jul 10:00 Itsebe jwalo ka mongodi. Mefuta ya dingolwa. Ke qala kae ho ngola? Ke ngole ka eng? Dibuka di kena jwang dikolong? Free State Writers Forum e thusa bangodi jwang? Dilaeborari le dishopo tsa dibuka. Tshebediso ya puo jwalo ka sebetsa se matla bongoding! O ka phatlalatsa jwang? Dipakeng tsa pale le dithothokiso. O ka ba mongodi wa kamehla wa moshwelella jwang? Nka atleha jwang bongoding! Pakeng tsa ho iphatlaletsa le ho patlahalletswa. Tlhahlobo le bahlahlobi! O tlo tataiswa ke bangodi ba phelang bongodi, ba nang le boiphihlelo. Discovering yourself as a writer. Language as a powerful tool in creative writing! How to get published? Between prose and poetry. How to be a professional writer? Succeeding as a writer! Between traditional publishing and self-publishing? Editing and editors! Different kinds of literature. Where should I begin? What should I write about? How do books get prescribed? How does Free State Writers Forum assist writers? Libraries and bookshops. This workshop will be facilitated by experienced, practicing writers! Die Smit moorde: Ek is Liza Smit Liza Smit Ruda Landman Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 14 Jul 12:00 Op 22 November 1977, 40 jaar gelede, word Robert Smit en sy vrou Jean wreed in hul huis in Springs vermoor. 40 jaar later is daar steeds geen sprake van n verhoor of skuldigbevinding nie. Hierdie is die verhaal van Liza Smit, hul dogter wat slegs 13 jaar oud was ten tyde van die moorde. Die boek vervleg twee verhale die lewenslange impak van die moorde op diegene wat agterbly het, veral Liza, soos dit ook die raaisel van die moorde probeer ontrafel. On 22 November 1977, 40 years ago, Robert Smit and his wife Jean were brutally murdered in their Springs home. 40 years later we are no closer to a conviction and trial. This is the tale of Liza Smit, their daughter and 13 years old at the time of the murders. The book narrates two stories the lifelong impact the murders had on those left behind, Liza in particular, as it tries to unravel the mystery of the murders. Sol Plaatje-lesing Sol Plaatje lecture Francis Petersen Afr, Eng 80 min Gratis / Free Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe- gebou Ouditorium / Economic and Management Sciences Building 11 Jul 19:30 Met hierdie lesing bring ons hulde aan een van Suid- Afrika se mees veelsydige skrywers en denkers, Sol Plaatje. Vanjaar word die lesing aangebied deur professor Francis Peterson, die Universiteit van die Vrystaat se rektor en visekansellier. With this lecture we honour one of South Africa s most versatile writers and thinkers, Sol Plaatje. This year the lecture will presented by Professor Francis Peterson, the University of the Free State s Rector and Vice-chancellor.

79 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 77 Some kind of black Rehana Rossouw, Sara-Jayne King, Zimitri Erasmus & Delia Jarrett-Macauley Candice Thikeson Eng 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 11 Jul 10:00 In New Times, Rehana Rossouw narrates the lives of a devout Muslim family in the Bo-Kaap, whereas Sara-Jayne King s Killing Karoline follows the journey of a baby girl born to a white British woman and her black South African employee. Both novels question race and identity. In Race otherwise: forging a new humanism for South Africa, Zimitri Erasmus questions whether one can know race with one s eyes or with racial categories. Goretti Kyomuhendo helps them tackle these and other questions. In New Times vertel Rehana Rossouw die verhaal van n godsdienstige Moslem-familie in die Bo-Kaap, terwyl Sara-Jayne King se Killing Karoline die reis van n babatjie volg wat gebore is aan n wit Britse vrou en haar swart Suid-Afrikaanse werknemer. Beide romans bevraagteken ras en identiteit. In Race otherwise: forging a new humanism for South Africa, bevraagteken Zimitri Erasmus of jy ras met jou oë of met rasse-kategorieë kan ken. Goretti Kyomuhendo help hulle om hierdie en ander vrae aan te pak. Spanningsverhale - vroueskrywers se unieke invalshoek Madelein Rust, Irna van Zyl & Karin Brynard Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 9 Jul 13:30 Spanningsverhale moet onvoorspelbare, geheimsinnige en opwindende bronne van vermaak wees. Van watter unieke benaderings, tegnieke en metodes maak vroueskrywers gebruik om n spanningsgevoel op te wek? Ilse Salzwedel gesels met Madelein Rust (Bloedlyn), Irna van Zyl (Gifbeker) en Karin Brynard (Tuisland). Ilse Salzwedel Thrillers must be unpredictable, mysterious and exciting sources of entertainment. What unique approaches, techniques and methods do women writers use to create a sense of tension? Ilse Salzwedel talks to Madelein Rust (Bloedlyn), Irna van Zyl (Gifbeker) and Karin Brynard (Tuisland). Speaking the language of land: ecopoetry writing workshop Pieter Odendaal Alle tale welkom / All languages welcome 150 min Gratis / Free ATKV-Boeke-oase (Kanselierskamer / Chancellor s Room) 13 Jul 10:00 In the time of land redistribution, climate change and societal transformation, reimagining our relationship with the land/earth/soil becomes critically important. Artists are central to speaking the land anew in ways that can promote/explore/ interrogate both social and ecological resilience. Join poet and translator Pieter Odendaal to explore ways of writing poetry about land in the language of your choice. In die tyd van grondherverdeling, klimaatsverandering en sosiale transformasie, word ons verhouding met grond/aarde/bodem van kritiese belang. Kunstenaars is sleutel om weer die land te spreek op n manier wat beide sosiale en ekologiese veerkragtigheid kan bevorder/ondersoek/ bevraagteken. Sluit aan by digter en vertaler, Pieter Odendaal, om maniere te ondersoek om poësie oor grond in die taal van jou keuse te skryf. Staatskaping die volk veg terug State capture the people s revolt Pieter du Toit, Rico Schacherl & Charles Smith Afr, Eng 60 min R25 Netwerk24 Feeskafee 13 Jul 12:00 Ruda Landman In die afgelope vyf jaar het Suid-Afrika naby aan ondergang gekom, aangesien diegene aan bewind instellings misbruik en die stelsel tot hul eie voordeel gebruik het. Maar hulle het nie rekening gehou met die veerkragtigheid van die burgerlike samelewing, die media en die howe nie. South Africa came close to ruin over the last five years or so, as people in power hollowed out institutions and fixed the system for their own benefit. But they did not reckon with the resilience of civil society, the media and the courts.

80 78 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Tell me your story. South Africans talking change Ruda Landman Ilse Salzwedel Afr, Eng 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 10 Jul 12:00 Bekende en geliefde TV-anker en joernalis Ruda Landman praat met prominente Suid-Afrikaners oor hul lewenskeuses en hoe verandering hulle lewens beïnvloed het. Dit lei tot n kleurvolle mosaïek van uiteenlopende, soms hartseer, dikwels inspirerende lewensverhale. Die boek bevat die insigte van mense soos Pieter-Dirk Uys, John Kani, Marc Lottering, Ferial Haffajee, Zapiro, Katlego Maboe en Nick Binedell. Well-known television anchor and journalist Ruda Landman talks to prominent South Africans about their life choices and about how change has affected them. A colourful mosaic of diverse experiences emerges as people share their life stories. The book includes insights by Pieter-Dirk Uys, John Kani, Marc Lottering, Ferial Haffajee, Zapiro, Katlego Maboe en Nick Binedell. Tholwana Tsa Tokoloho anthology of Sesotho short stories Ace Moloi Moleboheng Maoela Ses, Eng 60 min R25 NALN 13 Jul 10:00 Tholwana Tsa Tokoloho ke pokello ya dipalekgutshwe. Ho yona mongodi o tsepamisitse maikutlo dipolotoking, maratong le bophelong ba mahaeng. Potso e kgolo eo mongodi Ace Moloi a e botsang ke hore, Di kae tholwana tsa tokoloho? Puisanong ena e pakeng tsa Ace Moloi le Moleboheng Maoela, re tlo ithuta ka botebo hore buka ena molemo wa yona ke ofe dingolweng tsa Sesotho, le ntlha tse ding tse ngata. Tholwana Tsa Tokoloho is an anthology of Sesotho short stories that interrogate the advances of our democracy, explore the complications of love and tell the story of rural life. It is both hard and soft, entertaining and mocking. In this session, Ace Moloi will be in conversation with Moleboheng Maoela about the book, its contribution to Sesotho literature and more. Tieners in oënskou Simon Bruinders & Fanie Viljoen Afr 60 min R25 Simon Bruinders, geliefde Suid-Afrikaanse akteur, dramaturg en skrywer, vertel die verhaal van n plattelandse seun wat weens die sterfte van sy pa noodgedwonge na Mitchell s Plein verhuis. Hier maak hy kennis met sy passie om te DJ, maar raak ook verstrengel met dwelms. Bekroonde Afrikaanse skrywer en kunstenaar Fanie Viljoen vertel van Amber en Tim, twee tieners wat n ongewone vriendskap ontwikkel, maar ook hul eie spoke moet konfronteer. Cheréne Pienaar gesels met die jeugverhaalskrywers oor die menigte moeilike kwessies wat kontemporêre tieners in die gesig staar. Listen to renowned poet and author Kobus Moolman engage with Tony Ullyatt on aspects of Ullyatt s debut poetry collection, An Unobtrusive Vice. About Ullyatt s poetry, celebrated poet and critic Johann de Lange wrote: Tony Ullyatt is that rare thing: a poet s poet, but at the same time utterly accessible. His poems are deliciously dense, his images rich and sharp and his tone ironical, lightly seasoned with humour. Poetry itself is his unobtrusive vice. Cheréne Pienaar ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 10 Jul 15:00 Tony Ullyatt- An unobtrusive vice Tony Ullyatt Eng 60 min R25 Kobus Moolman ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 12 Jul 13:00 Beloved South African actor, playwright, and writer, Simon Bruinders, tells the story of a rural lad who, due to his father s death, is forced to move to Mitchell s Plein. Here he discovers his passion for DJing but also becomes entangled with drugs. Award-winning Afrikaans writer and artist Fanie Viljoen relates Amber and Tim s story. They are two teenagers who develop an unusual friendship, but who also have to confront their own ghosts. Cheréne Pienaar talks to these youth writers about the many difficult issues facing contemporary teens. Bekroonde digter en skrywer Kobus Moolman is in gesprek met Tony Ullyatt oor fasette van Ullyat se debuut poësieversameling, An Unobtrusive Vice. Beroemde digter en kritikus, Johan de Lange, skryf die volgende oor Ullyat se digkuns: Tony Ulyatt is that rare thing: a poet s poet, but at the same time utterly accessible. His poems are deliciously dense, his images rich and sharp and his tone ironical, lightly seasoned with humour. Poetry itself is his unobtrusive vice.

81 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 79 Truitjie roer my nie: oor Kempton en ander k-woorde Schalk Bezuidenhout Afr 60 min R25 Erns Grundling ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 14 Jul 15:00 Wat beteken dit as n jong Afrikanerman jou beskryf as nogals orraait? Hoe trek jy die gehoor se aandag as die basaarpoeding hulle gemesmeraais het? In dié skreeusnaakse memoire verklap Schalk en sy soortvanbestuurder, Erns Grundling die bisar en hartroerende dinge wat hy oorgekom het op sy reise regoor die land na oral waar n mikrofoon en n dronk gehoor hom inwag. What does it mean when a young Afrikaner describes you as nogals orraait? How do you get an audience s attention, mesmerized by bazaar pudding? In this hilarious memoire Schalk and his kind-of-manager, Erns Grundling reveal the bizarre and heartbreaking things he has encountered on his travels across the country wherever a microphone and a drunk audience awaits him. Tussen tradisie en eksperiment: die ontwikkeling van Afrikaanse digkuns Gilbert Gibson, Daniel Hugo, Johan Myburg Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 13 Jul 16:30 Bernard Odendaal openbare domein daniel hugo Bekroonde Afrikaanse digters Gilbert Gibson (Die sin van die hut) en Daniel Hugo (Openbare domein) publiseer nuwe bundels. Hulle gesels met Johan Myburg (Uittogboek) en Bernard Odendaal oor die spektrum van tradisioneel tot eksperimenteel van Afrikaanse digkuns, met verwysing na hul eie skryfwerk. Verwag dus n voorlesing of twee-drie. Award winning Afrikaans poets Gilbert Gibson (Die sin van die hut) and Daniel Hugo (Openbare domein) have published new volumes of poetry. They are in conversation with Johan Myburg (Uittogboek) and Bernard Odendaal about the spectrum from traditional to experimental of Afrikaans poetry, with reference to their own writing. So expect a reading or two-three. Vandag wil ek my blou skoene dra Koos Kombuis Cyril Viljoen Koos Kombuis Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 14 Jul 10:30 Vandag wil ek my blou skoene dra is geliefde Afrikaanse digter, skrywer, en liedjieboer, Koos Kombuis, se eerste gedrukte bundel in meer as twintig jaar. Cyril Viljoen gesels met Koos oor sy digkuns, sy musiek en musikale invloede, asook humour, bandanas, rooiwyn, en vele meer. Vandag wil ek my blou skoene dra is beloved Afrikaans poet, author and songwriter, Koos Kombuis s first printed poetry anthology in more than twenty years. Cyril Viljoen chats with Koos about his poetry, his music and musical influences, as well as homour, bandanas, red wine, and much more. #VSLitfees poetry slam Ssesanga Dennis Ernest, Bakang Lionjanga Mabisi Thuthukani Ndlovu (Seremoniemeester / Master of ceremonies) Eng 150 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 13 Jul 17:30 Wanneer gesproke woordkunstenaars op dieselfde verhoog meeding kan daar uiteindelik net een wenner wees, en Tshiamo Malatji is die afgelope twee jaar die Vrystaat Literatuurfees Poësie-Slamwenner. Die vraag op almal se lippe is, sal hy weer die slam wen? Vir n 3de agtereenvolgende keer? Daar is net een manier om uit te vind of daar vanjaar n nuwe #VSLitfees Bekgeveg-kampioen koning sal kraai. Doen dus die regte ding, deur jou kaartjies te koop en kom beleef Vrystaatse digkuns op sy beste. When spoken word artists compete on the same stage, there can only be one ultimate winner, and over the past 2 years, Tshiamo Malatji has been the Free State Literature Festival Poetry Slam winner. The question on everyone s lips is, will he win the slam again? For a 3 rd time in a row? There s only one way to find out if this year we ll be crowning a new #VSLitfees Poetry Slam champion or not. So, do the right thing, by purchasing your tickets and come witness Free State poetry in its finest form.

82 80 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. #VSLitfees-storieuur Jaco Jacobs, Fanie Viljoen, PuppeTrix & Puppet Park Afr, Eng 45 min Gratis / Free ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) Jul 11:00 Vanjaar bied die Literatuurfees vir die eerste maal, in die oggende, n gratis storie-uur vir die kleinspan aan. Daar word om die beurt deur bekroonde kinderstorie-vertellers Jaco Jacobs en Fanie Viljoen, uit hul eie kinderboeke, vir die kinders voorgelees. Daar word ook opwindende poppeteater, deur PuppeTrix en Puppet Park, aangebied. Kom maak met jou kleintjies n draai en loer wat is daardie oggend op die spyskaart. This year, for the first time, the Literature Festival offers a free story-hour for the kids in the morning. Award-winning children s storytellers Jaco Jacobs and Fanie Viljoen, will each have a chance to read for the children, from their own books. There will also be exciting puppet theatre, presented by PuppeTrix and Puppet Park, so come around with your little ones and see what s on the menu that morning. Waar rats die ribbok gaan briewe van Elsabe Steenberg Sarel Venter Afr 60 min R25 Hennie van Coller ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 12 Jul 15:00 Elsabe Steenberg, suster van André P. Brink, was self n gewilde en bekroonde Afrikaanse skryfster. Sy word egter met veelvuldige sklerose gediagnoseer en sterf in Sy sou vanjaar haar 80ste verjaarsdag gevier het. Hierdie is n versameling briewe wat Elsabe aan Elizabeth Venter, Sarel Venter se vrou, oor n periode van meer as 30 jaar geskryf het, die laaste slegs n maand voor haar dood. Elsabe Steenberg, André P. Brink s sister, was herself a popular and award-winning Afrikaans writer. She was sadly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and passed away in She would have celebrated her 80th birthday this year. This is a collection of letters written by Elsabe to Elizabeth Venter, the compiler s wife, over a period of more than 30 years, the last only one month before her death. WAAR RATS DIE RIBBOK «GAAN briewe van ELSABE STEENBERG saamgestel deur SAREL VENTER Waarom mans altyd reg is (en ander onnoselhede) André le Roux Afr 60 min R25 Ilse Salzwedel ATKV-Boeke-oase (Hoofsaal / Main Hall) 12 Jul 10:00 Waarom mans altyd reg is (en ander onnoselhede) bevat van die laaste (en skreeusnaaksste) rubrieke wat André le Roux vir Sarie geskryf het. Wat is dit met vrouens en alewig inkopies doen? En hoekom wil mans nooit dokter toe gaan nie? En vir wat moet n mansmens dan nou n huweliksherdenking onthou, of o wee, eintlik was dit haar verjaarsdag! Met dié jongste bundel sketse van André le Roux kry n mens opnuut lag vir die hemelsbreë verskille tussen mans en vroue. En waarom die liefde steeds blind is. Waarom mans altyd reg is (en ander onnoselhede) includes the last (and hilarious) columns written by Andre le Roux for Sarie. Why do women incessantly go shopping? And why do men never want to go to the doctor? And why do men have to remember a wedding anniversary, or, oh my, it was her birthday! With this latest compilation of sketches André le Roux once again remined us of the great divide between men and women. And why love is still blind. White Star Liner Tshiamo Malatji, Morena Moabi, Ace Moloi, Mpho Matsitle Eng 150 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 12 Jul 17:30 Deur gesproke woord-gedigte en koorvers-poësie vertel White Star Liner die verhaal van n groep wit Suid-Afrikaners wie se insluiting tot die identiteit van die land bevraagteken word. Suid-Afrika staar onstuimigheid in die gesig wanneer jong revolusionêre, ontlont deur die gebrek aan rassetransformasie, uitroep vir die terugkeer van die program van radikale ekonomiese transformasie aan die stuur van die land. Inagnemend van wat dit vir hul plek in Suid-Afrika beteken, bou die blanke Suid- Afrikaners n boot die White Star Liner. Aangebied deur Bloem Youth Poetry Slam en Art State. Told through spoken word poetry and choral verse poetry, White Star Liner delivers the story of a group of white South Africans whose inclusion into the identity of the country is brought to question. South Africa faces tumultuous trouble as young revolutionaries, ignited by the lack of racial transformation, cry out for the return of a programme of radical economic transformation to the helm of the country. Considering what it means for their place in South African society, the white South Africans build a ship the White Star Liner. Hosted by Bloem Youth Poetry Slam and Art State.

83 Literatuurfees Literature Festival Dingodilweng 81 Wie gaan in 2019 regeer? Who will rule in 2019? Jan-Jan Joubert & Theo Neethling Afr, Eng 60 min R25 Netwerk24 Feeskafee 13 Jul 10:30 Charles Smith Wat lê voor in die nasionale verkiesing van 2019? Gaan die ANC tot die oordeelsdag bly regeer soos van sy lede glo? Nee, sê die gesoute politieke verslaggewer Jan-Jan Joubert. Charles Smith gesels met Joubert en Theo Neethling oor koalisieregerings, grondhervorming, en nasionalisasie. What is likely to happen during the national elections of 2019? Will the ANC continue ruling until judgment day as its members believe? No, says the seasoned political reporter Jan-Jan Joubert. Charles Smith talks to Joubert and Theo Neethling about coalition governments, land reform, and nationalization. Die Avonture van Bal-Oog en Brommel: Moord in Ixiastraat Sjaka S. Septembir, De Klerk Oelofse, Richard September Afr 60 min R25 ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 9 Jul 12:00 Die grafiese roman Die Avonture van Bal-Oog en Brommel: Moord in Ixiastraat is offisieel in September 2017 bekendgestel. Dit het reeds n kultusstatus bereik en die eerste druk verkoop flink. Die strokiesverhaal beskryf die avonture van twee tiener maats, Bal-Oog en sy beste vriend Brommel. Dit is geskryf deur Sjaka Septembir, geïllustreer deur Willem Samuel en gekleur deur Swart Streep en word nou lewe gegee op die verhoog deur van ons land se top akteurs. The graphic novel Die Avonture van Bal-Oog en Brommel: Moord in Ixiastraat was officially launched in September It has already reached cult status with the first print selling fast. The comic relates the adventures of two teenager friends, Bal- Oog and his best friend, Brommel. It was written by Sjaka September, illustrated by Willem Samuel, and coloured by Swart Streep and will now be given life on the stage by some of the country s top actors. RSG-blokraaitoernooi Suidblok 1 / South Block 1 Afr 60 min Uitdunrondtes / Elimination rounds: 13 Jul 11:00 en 14:00 R80 by deur / at the door Semi-finaal / Semi-final: 14 Jul 10:00 Gratis / Free Finaal / Final: 14 Jul 12:00 Gratis / Free Na twee baie suksesvolle aanbiedings, bied die XWord-blokraaispan vanjaar die derde RSG Blokraaikompetisie aan. Volledige inligting oor hierdie opwindende kompetisie sal gereeld deur RSG uitgesaai word. Vir navrae of meer inligting kontak gerus vir Duard Grobbelaar: duard@xword. co.za. Moontlik gemaak deur die SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns en die dept. Afrikaans en Nederlands, Duits en Frans. Snijpracticum met Frank Westerman Frank Westerman Eng, Ned 45 min Gratis / Free ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 11 Jul 16:00 Following two very successful offerings, the XWordcrossword team are once again presenting the RSG Crossword-Tournament. More information about this exciting competition will regularly be aired on RSG. For inquires or more information contact Duard Grobbelaar: duard@xword.co.za Made possible by the SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns and the Dept. Afrikaans en Nederlands, Duits en Frans. Blitsverkoper skrywer Frank Westerman gaan by die Vrystaat Literatuurfees in Bloemfontein voort met die anatomiese skryfles waarmee hy begin het tydens n termyn as gasskrywer aan die Leidense Universiteit. Gewapen met sy ontleedmes en Stanley-mes onthul hy die ingewande van sy boek, El Negro and I, terwyl hy praat oor sy werk en werkswyses. Beginning during his tenure as guest-writer at Leiden University, bestselling author Frank Westerman continues his anatomical writing lesson at the Free State Literature Festival in Bloemfontein. Armed with his cutting scalpel and Stanley knife, he reveals the entrails of his book, El Negro and I, while also talking about his work and working methods.

84 82 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. UFS Inaugural Thought Leader Series Pieter du Toit Eng 90 min Gratis / Free Equitas Building, Senate Hall, UFS 12 Julie 09:00; 11:00; 14:00; 16:00 Meaningful contributions to public discourse are one of the aims of an engaging university. In supporting this goal the Inaugural UFS Thought Leader Series will be launched. Join us for a series of four debates on land reform. Facilitated by Pieter du Toit, Editorin-Chief of Huffington Post South Africa, the topics under discussion include: The politics of land reform (9:00); Land reform and human rights (11:00); Land reform and organised agriculture (14:00); and Land reform and food security (16:00). Betekenisvolle bydraes tot die openbare diskoers is een van die doelwitte van n innemende universiteit. Ter ondersteuning hiervan word die Inaugural UFS Thought Leader Series bekendgestel. Sluit by ons aan vir n reeks van vier debatte oor grondhervorming. Pieter du Toit, hoofredakteur van Huffington Post South Africa sal die gesprekke fasiliteer, met onderwerpe wat bespreek word, insluitend: Die politiek van grondhervorming (9:00); Grondhervorming en menseregte (11:00); Grondhervorming en georganiseerde landbou (14:00); en Grondhervorming en voedselsekuriteit (16:00). Sake & Sauvignon Afr 60 min Gratis / Free Netwerk24 tent Jul 16:00, & 14 Jul 13:00 Kosdemonstrasie - gratis Hou Volksblad dop vir program 11, 12 en 14 Julie 13:00 Sake en Sauvignon - gratis Hou Volksblad dop vir aanbierders 11 Julie: Residensiële eiendom: Is dit n belegging? 12 Julie: Aftrede: Hoe bestuur jy jou geld ná aftrede? 13 Julie: Kriptogeld: Gaan dit die wêreld verander? 14 Julie: Entrepreneurskap: Hoe word jy jou eie baas? 16:00 elke dag

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86 84 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. #vrynge inspireer ontluikende kunste inspiring emerging arts bonono bo hlasimollang maikutlo Michael Garbett Vrynge-koördineerder Vrynge Coordinator Let wel: alle Vrynge lokale is rolstoel toegangbaar Please note: all Vrynge venues are wheelchair accessible Die derde Vrynge word met groot plesier en n skeut trots bekendgestel - ons mees opwindende en allesomvattende viering van opkomende kunste tot nóg. Vrynge bou deurgaans brûe tussen kreatiewe idees. Dit skep oomblikke, wat ewig sal bly. Vanjaar is geen uitsondering nie. Vrynge het gegroei tot n belangrike vlagdraer vir die rol van die uitvoerende kunste. Binne slegs drie jaar het die Vrynge se gehoor aansienlik toegeneem en n beduidende platform geskep vir plaaslike en nasionale kunstenaars om hul uitsonderlike talent saam met internasionale eweknieë te vertoon. Die Vrynge het n artistieke skeppingsruimte geword waar vernuwende en uitsonderlike produksies vertoon word, wat die gehoor se kulturele en artistieke visie verbreed. Vrynge beoog om die waardering van verskillende kunsvorme en kulture te bevorder. Vanjaar word n meer toeganklike program, wat tot n wyer gehoor spreek, aangebied. Vrynge maak n sinvolle bydrae om verskillende groepe mense bymekaar te bring, ons stad op kreatiewe wyse ten toon te stel en n gees van uitnemendheid te bevorder. My wense is dat Vrynge 2018 onvergeetlike ontmoetings, mense en stories meebring. Ek glo in die krag van netwerke bou, kulturele konteks en ervarings van blywende waarde. Maak dit jou ruimte! It gives me great pleasure to announce our 3rd Vrynge, which is sure to be one of our most exciting and all-encompassing celebrations of emerging arts yet. Vrynge builds bridges between creatives and ideas and creates moments for us that will forever remain is no different. Vrynge has grown to become an important flag bearer for the role and contribution of the performing arts. In just three years, the festival has attracted a growing audience and it has created a significant platform for local and national artists to showcase their outstanding talent alongside international counterparts. The Vrynge has become a space for artistic creation and showcasing innovative and outstanding performances. It is also a window to introduce pioneering and cutting-edge projects which widen the audience s cultural and artistic vision. The Vrynge aims to promote the appreciation of different art forms and culture and this year, a more accessible spectrum of programmes which appeal to a wider audience is presented. Vrynge continues to make a meaningful contribution to bringing diverse groups of people together, showcasing our city in a creative way and fostering a spirit of excellence and inclusivity. My wish is that Vrynge 2018 will inspire memorable encounters, people, and stories. I believe in the power of networking, cultural context and experiences of lasting value. Make this your space. Ho nthabisa haholo ho tsebisa selemo sa rona sa boraro sa Vrynge, eo ka nnete e tlang ho ba o mong wa mekete ya rona e thabisang haholo le ho kenyelletsa ditsebi tsohle tsa bonono tse ntseng di hola. Vrynge e kwala sekgeo pakeng tsa baqapi le mehopolo le hona ho etsa dinako tse sa fetoheng mme 2018 ha e a fapana. Vrynge e hodile ho etella pele bohlokwa ba ho bapala karolo le ho nehela bononong. Dilemong tse tharo, mokete o hohetse palo ya babohi e ntseng e eketseha mme e thehile sebaka sa bohlokwa bakeng sa ditsebi tsa bonono le bataki ba ditshwantsho ba lapeng mmoho le bomphato ba bona ba matjhabeng ho tla pepesa ditalente tsa bona tse hlahelletseng ka mahetla. Vrynge e fetohile sebaka sa boqapi ba bonono, pepeso ya diphetahatso ka mokgwa o motjha wa ho nahana le o hlahelletseng ka mahetla. Hape ke monyetla wa ho tsebahatsa diporojeke tse tlang ka mekgwa e metjha ya ho nahana tsa boemo bo phahameng mme di ntlafatsa tsela ya babohi ya ho sheba botjhaba le bonono. Vrynge e ikemiseditse ho phahamisa kananelo ya mefuta e fapaneng ya bonono le botjhaba mme selemong sena, mananeotsamaiso a fapaneng a fihlellehang le ho kgahla babohi ba bangata. Vrynge e ntse e tswela pele ho ba le seabo se bonahalang ho kopanya batho ba fapaneng, ho pepesa motsemoholo wa rona ka tsela ya boqhetseke e tlisang moya nang le mokgwa o motjha wa ho nahana mme o kenyelletsa bohle. Tabatabelo ya ka ke hore ka 2018 vrynge e tla kgothaletsa diketsahalo, batho, le dipale tse hopolehang. Ke dumela matleng a ho kopana ho arolena tsebo, kutlwisiso ya maemo a bonono le bophihlelo bo nang le boleng bo sa feleng. Etsa hore sena e be sebaka sa hao. Proudly supported by: Creative Kilowatt PACOFS The Sex Concert, vrynge, 2017 Dopeshots

87 vrynge 85 Akkordeon-aksente: tango tot klassiek DEBUUT Wim Greyvenstein, Danie du Toit Afr 55 min R80 Downstage 10 Jul 19:30, 12 Jul 10:00, 14 Jul 13:00 n Intieme akoestiese produksie met interessante verwerkings en n vars blik op die tradisionele akkordeon. Luister na bekende tango s, boeremusiek en Franse kafeemusiek tot klassiek, jazz, sigeunerwysies en Russiese liedere. Met Wim Greyvenstein (akkordeon), Danie du Toit (kitaar, perkussie). An intimate acoustic production with interesting adaptations and a fresh look at the traditional accordion. Listen to well-known tangos, boeremusiek and French café music as well as classical, gypsy melodies and Russian songs. With Wim Greyvenstein (accordion), Danie du Toit (guitar, percussion). Andre die skreeusnaakse hipnotiseur praat Afrikaans DEBUUT Andre die Skreeusnaakse Hipnotiseur Andre Grove Konrad Schultz PG LM Afr 75 min R120 Vrynge Farm (UV - Pluimbalsaal) 12 Jul 20:00, 13 Jul 13:00, 14 Jul 14:30 Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist het geen bekendstelling nodig nie, tog weet min mense dat hy as Andre die Skreeusnaakse Hipnotiseur in die einste Bloemfontein begin het, en nou doen hy dit weer. Die program is in Afrikaans vertaal, suggesties is geoefen en hy is gereed om die gehoor deel te maak van die vertoning. Dié produksie is die enigste waar mense in die gehoor die sterre van die vertoning word. Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist needs no introduction. He has been known to turn people into washing machines, typewriters and everything inbetween, but this year he is doing things a little different. His one man show launched in Bloemfontein in 1994 in Afrikaans and for the festival performance, he has practiced the lines, worked on the routines and returns as Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist speaking Afrikaans. The only show where members of the audience become the stars of the show. Babah DEBUUT Lonny Lawrence & Schoemé Grobler Schoemé Grobler Chanmari Erasmus PuppeTrix Geen None 30 min R100 (baba & voog baby & caregiver) R20 (per ekstra baba per extra baby) Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 12 Jul 09:30, 13 Jul 15:00, 14 Jul 09:00 n Eerste op die Vrystaat Kunstefees: Babateater vir ouderdomme 4 12 maande. Vir die eerste ontmoeting met teater word n unieke sensoriese ervaring vir baba en voog geskep. Onder n Afrikatema, word objekte en musiek gebruik om die belangstelling van die Babah s te prikkel. Kom beleef die waarheid oor teater, dat dit vir alle ouderdomme belangrik is. (Slegs 8 baba s met voogde per vertoning) The first of its kind at the Free State Arts Festival: A Baby Theatre production for ages 4 12 months. Introduce your baby to his/her very first encounter with theatre through this multi-sensory experience created for baby and caregiver. Centred around an African theme, objects and music capture the imagination of the Babah s. Come and see for yourself that theatre is indeed important for all ages. (Only 8 babies and their caregivers per show) Bliss Claude Brent, Carmin Cornelius, Philip Davel, Kathy de Wet, Tanya Meyers, Courtenay Oliphant & Alexander Steyn Ané Pretorius Juaní Smith 13 PG 45 min R100 Vrynge Farm (UV - Pluimbalsaal) 9 Jul 19:30, 11 Jul 19:30, 13 Jul 16:30 Bliss is geïnspireer deur die roman Flowers for Algernon deur Daniel Keys. Hierin ontdek die hoofkarakter die werklikheid die onsuiwerhede en die vlugtige aard van die lewe wat mense so identies leef. Is dit nie dalk beter om in onkunde te leef nie? Of wil jy in n toestand van normaliteit voortgaan? Ek gebruik hierdie kunsvorm om die samelewing se gietvorm uit te beeld, asook die gerief wat ons daarin vind. Bliss was inspired by the novel Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keys. Where the main character discovers reality, its flaws and the fleeting nature of the life humans live so identically. Subsequently causing the reader to question if he was, in fact, better off in his prior state of ignorance. Similarly, this production portrays the different stages of venturing beyond the known and if the state of normality really is the way you d want to live your life. I use this art form to depict society s mould and the comfort we find therein.

88 86 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Blou DEBUUT Gerrit Fourie Ilne Fourie Mark Dobson Juani Smit Jeandré Badenhorst Ilne Fourie, Charl Naudé 16 LM Afr 70 min R80 Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 9 Jul 13:30, 13 Jul 20:30, 14 Jul 13:00 Jy kyk af na die straat onder jou. Die mense is so groot soos jou Lego-mannetjies waarmee jy gespeel het toe jy vyf was. Onder jou voete lê n hele Legocity. En jy is hulle God. As jy jou voet oor die rant stoot, lyk dit of jy die karre plat trap. Iets sê vir jou: Jy is fokken mal, dude! Klim af!!! Jy trap versigtig vorentoe Jy kyk vir n laaste keer na jou Lego-city Want ek is God. Ek het vlerke. En ek vlieg. Ek vlieg in my moer in. This is the Blue Whale Challenge. Are you willing to take your life? Is jy? Kom speel saam. Bring it & Sing it Franli Earle R40 Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 13 Jul 20:00 Kom ervaar die beste acappella sangers in die Vrystaat! Luister na musiek spesifiek ontwikkel om sonder instrumente opgevoer te word. You look down at the street below. The people are as big as the Lego figures you used to play with when you were five. And you you are their God. If you push your foot over the edge it almost seems as if you are crushing the cars underneath you. Something tells you: You are fucking crazy, dude! Get off! You take one step forward You look down for one last time at your Lego city Because I am a God. I ve got wings. I will fly. I will fly into eternity. This is The Blue Whale Challenge. Are you willing to take your life? Are you? Then come and play with. Come experience the best acappella singers in the Free State. Listern to music specifically composed to be performed without instrumental accompaniment. CANSA Run4Art CANSA R50 60 min Die wegspring is by die sirkel oorkant die Blêrkas Starting point is at the roundabout across from the Blêrkas 14 Jul, 08:00 Kom hardloop vanjaar saam met ons die CANSA Run4Art op die Vrystaat Kunstefees. Dit is n 5kmpretdraf vir die hele gesin op die Kovsiekampus waar die fees gehou word. Daar is hope pryse, onder meer vir die beste kunstige uitrusting. Skryf in by en by die Run4Art stalletjie. Join us at this year s CANSA Run4Art, a 5km fun run for the whole family affording you the opportunity to experience the Kunstefees vibe simultaneously. There are loads of prizes, including for the best arty costume. Entries at and at the Run4Art stall. Cry, the beloved country Mbuyiselo Nqodi, Gali Malebo, Olivier Bonga, Jolene Swartz, Komogelo Gabarone, Naledi Moalusi, Charl Henning Nico Luwes, Micheal Garbett Nico Luwes Jessica Sithole Eng 45 min R75 In Brechtiaanse en Arm-teaterstyl vertel hierdie sensitiewe verwerking van Cry the beloved country die verhaal van die Kumalo-familie in Ndotsheni, Natal, in Die land is ryk en vrugbaar, maar wanneer hul seun na die stad trek om werk te soek tree die tragedie in. Met spelers wat meer as een rol speel, word n roerende verhaal in kort realistiese tonele deur sang en dans gebind. Om die voorgeskrewe werk te sien is n eenmalige geleentheid. Saralize Swartz, Thepelo Mabona, Thato Sekhoto, Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 9 Jul 13:00, 10 Jul 13:00, 12 Jul 09:30 In Brechtian and Poor Theatre style, this sensitive adaptation of Cry the beloved country tells the story of the Kumalo family in Ndotsheni, Natal, during The land is gorgeous and fruitful, but once their son leave to find work in the city, tragedy steps in. With actors doubling up in more than one role, the moving story is told in short realistic scenes linked with song and dance. Seeing this prescribed work for schools is a once off opportunity.

89 vrynge 87 For coloured girls (adapted on the 2010 Tyler Perry movie & the 1975 Ntokaze Shange s play) Lenthea Jantjies, Abigail Visagie, Alshande Rafferty, Kedibone Mohapi, Lee Kgabale, Je t aime Pond Tessa Muller 16 LVN Eng 60 min R80 Downstage 11 Jul 10:30, 13 Jul 19:30, 14 Jul 16:00 Ses swart vroue worstel met persoonlike krisisse, hartseer en ander probleme wat hulle op tradisionele of westerse wyse moet oplos. Hulle word tot die uiterste beproef wanneer hulle ongewenste seks, n homofobiese familie, aborsie, afspraakverkragting, depressie en mishandeling moet oorkom. Hul stories word saam verweef. Die vroue vertel hul verhale van verdriet, maar hulle vier ook hul lewe, hul veerkragtigheid en kleurvolheid. Six black women face personal crisis, heartbreak and other issues they need to solve in a traditional or western fashion. They are driven to the brink to overcome unwanted sex, a homophobic family, the choice of abortion, date rape, depression and abuse. Their stories are woven together. The women tell their stories of grief, but also celebrate their lives, their vitality and colourfulness. Frenzy for Two (or More) DEBUT Peraldo Senekal, Nuchka Oostendurp Kay Dewes Eugene Ionesco Anthony Warwick Donald Watson Frenzy for Two (or More) is n absurde toneelstuk deur Eugene Ionesco en neem die gehoor op n absurde avontuur deur die lewe van n paartjie tydens n oorlog. In oënskynlik irrasionele taal, onverbiddelike aksies en verrassende visuele kuns laat die toneelstuk die gehoor kyk na die menslike natuur en ons algemene onvermoë om verby die realiteite van die lewe te kyk en die wêreld om ons raak te sien. PG V 60 min R85 Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 10 Jul 16:30, 11 Jul 19:00, 13 Jul 14:00 Eugene Ionesco s absurd play, Frenzy for Two (or More), is brought to life in this two-man stage production. Through the use of seemingly irrational language, cyclical and incongruous action, and surprising visuals, this play presents a look at human nature and our general inability to see past our immediate realities to the world around us. Geboorte Marnel van den Berg, Wentzel Lombard, Lizahn Bester, Zunita Kruger Anmari van Achterbergh Wentzel Lombard Anmari van Achterbergh, Wilf Carter Mahne Dis n groot dag. Die baba kom vandag. Alicia se baba. Haar vriendin, Hermien, het geen benul van die makabare toneel wat in Alicia se huis op haar wag nie. Wat eers gelyk het na n onskuldige - tog vreemde - poging tot vriendskap verander stadig maar seker in iets veel erger as wat sy haar ooit sou kon voorstel. Alicia se obsessie en onstabiliteit lei na n katastrofe waarmee al die karakters sal moet saamleef of sterf. Die plaasdrama neem jou deur die plaasboer se lewe, vanaf ploeg na stroop. Die ware verhaal sal gehoor in trane hê en dalk hul siening verander. Plaasmoorde is n sensitiewe onderwerp wat mense se hare sal laat rys. Almal ken iemand wat deur n plaasaanval geraak is. Trek jou vellies aan en kom staan saam. Marnel van den Berg, Wentzel Lombard, Lizahn Bester, Zunita Kruger Lefra Produksies 13 LVM Afr 55 min R80 R60 (stud) Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 9 Jul 10:30, 10 Jul 13:00, 14 Jul 16:00 Geskeurde vellies It s a big day. The baby is coming today. Alicia s baby. Her friend, Hermien, is completely unaware of the macabre scene that awaits her in Alicia s house. What at first seemed like an innocent yet strange attempt at friendship slowly develops into something much worse than she ever could imagine. Alicia s obsession and instability result in a catastrophe that all the characters will have to live with or die. DEBUUT Raymond Taylor & Oswald Kotzé Stella Nortier Nathan de la Ray Stella Nortier & Raymond Taylor Annika Faber 16 L Afr 50 min R80 Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 11 Jul 19:00, 13 Jul 17:00, 14 Jul 13:30 This farm drama takes you through a farmer s life. It is a true story that will bring tears to the eyes and probably change views. Farm murders is a sensitive subject that angers all. Everybody knows someone who has been touched by a farm attack. Bring your vellies and stand with us.

90 88 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. GRIL DEBUUT Naledi Moalusi, Jolene Swartz, Chanell Delport, Jean-Pierre Paquot, Stella Nortier, Jaco Enslin, Anica Kock, C.W. Laten Amohelang Katleho Motlhale, noem haar sommer Hanna, is n swart meisie van Orlando wat nog nooit gegril het nie. Sy besluit om na Katinka, n sigeunervrou, te gaan om te leer GRIL. Wat sal haar uiteindelik laat GRIL? Rooi koeldrank? Blou blasies? Groen piesangs? Geel... uhm... enigiets? Of miskien... jy? Willem Esterhuyse Neville Schubach, Zaskia Pain Jani Marais 13 PG LDM Afr, Eng 60 min R50 Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 9 Jul 20:00, 10 Jul 19:30, 11 Jul 21:00 Amohelang Katleho Motlhale, but you can call her Hanna, is a black girl from Orlando who never knew how to GRIL. She decided to go to Katinka, a gypsy woman, to learn how to GRIL. What will let her GRIL? Red cooldrink? Blue bottles? Green bananas? Yellow... uhm... anything? Or maybe... you? Die Hammers DEBUUT Loané van Sandwyk Afr 65 min R85 Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 9 Jul 19:30, 10 Jul 10:00, 11 Jul 10:00, 14 Jul 16:30 Onsekerheid is n kiem wat deur almal gedeel word, maar deur niemand ontbloot word nie. Yvette word 50 en die Hammer-gesin, meestal Jabes, spook om die partytjie aan die gang te kry. Stacy werk aan haar gewildheidsplan voor die prysuitdeling, Jaap is gespanne oor sy werk en Ouma se oë blink uiteindelik weer. Wat gaan Heletta sê oor Yvette se nuwe uitrusting en hoekom is haar foon af? n Vertoning oor n gesin, vir die hele gesin. Uncertainty is a common disease that we all share, but refuse to admit. Yvette s 50th birthday is on the horizon and the Hammer family, especially Jabes, is frantically trying to organise a big party. Stacy is working on her plans to become popular before the prize-giving, Jaap worries about his work and Ouma has found a new zest for life. What will Heletta say about Yvette s new outfit and why is her phone off? A play about a family, for the whole family. Hoekom is die badkamer se vloer nat? Hendrik Nieuwoudt, Kristin Pienaar, Robert Hindley, Andries Meyer RUIM $ Reuben Murphy n Partytjie ruk hand-uit. Man verjaar. Seun verdrink. Man vier sy 20ste verjaardag by Seun se begrafnis. Man beskou dit as sy plig om die mensdom uit sy foute te laat leer en om sy medemens van erns te verlos. n Reeks sketse wat jou wys hoe belaglik jy eintlik is en hoe ironies dit is dat jy jouself dus so ernstig opneem. Daar is masturbasie en spermselle en gesprekke rondom die etenstafel en ons volksheldin Patricia Lewis se sterretjie het geval. Kristin Pienaar, Hendrik Nieuwoudt, Reuben Murphy Nati 16 PG LS Afr 50 min R100 R50 (stud) Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 11 Jul 16:00, 12 Jul 12:30, 13 Jul 11:00 A party gets out of control. It s Man s birthday. Boy drowns. Man celebrates his 20th birthday at Boy s funeral. Man sees it as his duty to let humankind learn from his mistakes and save them from their seriousness. A series of sketches that show you how ridiculous you really are and how ironic it is to take yourself so seriously. There is masturbation and sperm cells and conversations around the dinner table and our national treasure Patricia Lewis star has fallen. Imvuselelo the revival DEBUT Mahlodi Rakotsoane, Lucky Tshimbudzi, Lebohang Lamola, Snoopy, Gift Mlambo Kenny Rakotsoane, Derick, Teboho Mafabatho Mahlodi Rakotsoane The Ngomas SeSotho, Zulu, English, Venda 80 min R120 R80 (skoliere scholars) Vrynge Farm (UV - Pluimbalsaal) 9 Jul 10:00, 10 Jul 16:00, 12 Jul 16:30 Imvuselelo, wat herlewing beteken, ontlok die gees van Afrikanisme deur inheemse musiekinstrumente en beweging. Die historiese agtergrond van Afrikamusiek en die maak van instrumente word belig, terwyl n spirituele lied soos Baloyi die gehoor se persepsie van die kultuur sal verander. Die produksie is diepreikendheid, dinamies en bring hartseer en vreugde. Imvuselelo, meaning revival evokes the spirit of Africanism through the historical background of African music. Experience the making and playing of African indigenous instruments, music and movements while a spiritual song like Baloyi will change the audience s perspective about the African culture. The show is dynamic and brings sadness and joy.

91 vrynge 89 Ingrid Jonker woordkuns DEBUUT Adéle van Blommenstein-Du Plessis PG Afr 60 min R30 Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 13 Jul 12:30, 14 Jul 11:00 Adéle van Blommenstein-Du Plessis, die eerste professionele aktrise van die UV, maak na 43 jaar haar tweede verskyning op die verhoog met die uitgebreide Ingrid Jonker-woordkunsprogram Kom reis saam met my deur die landskap van Ingrid Jonker se poësie wat sal stop by die volgende poësie-stasies: n Opdrag, Humor, Kinderverse, Geloof en God, Sensitiewe verse, Liefdesverse, Verse met die Dood as tema en verse met Politieke Innuendo s. Hierdie gaan n onvergeetlike reis wees, moet dit nie misloop nie! Kasi stories: stories not often told Kasi Stories: Stories not often told handel oor Xola en Thabo se vriendskap. Hul gedeelde ervaring van mislukte vaderskap dreig om hul vriendskap te kniehalter, maar dit is ook die een ding wat die vriendskapsbande sterk hou. Thabo wens hy het n pa in hul huis omdat sy ma gedurig met nuwe mans deurmekaar raak. Xola wens hy het nie n pa nie en dat hy en sy ma veilig is. Kasi Stories bevraagteken die mislukking van vaderskap in die Suid-Afrikaanse konteks. Adéle van Blommenstein-Du Plessis, the first professional actress of the UFS, will make a second appearance on stage after 43 years with an extended poetry programme of Ingrid Jonker. Come on a journey with me through the landscape of Ingrid Jonker s poetry which will stop and reflect at the following Poetry Stations : Dedication, Humour, Children verses, Faith and God, Sensitive Poetry, Poetry of Love, Poetry of Death as theme and Poetry with Political undertones. This will be an unforgettable journey and one not to miss out on! Lebogang Mphalhele; Thulani Mtsweni Benjamin Bell Lebogang Mphahlele Zethu Dlomo Drama for Life 13 PG L Eng, IsiXhosa 55 min R80 Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 12 Jul 12:00, 13 Jul 18:30, 14 Jul 17:30 Kawakawas Kasi stories: stories not Often Told tells the story of Xola and Thabo s friendship. We see the two young men at different stages of their lives. It s their shared reality of failed fatherhood which holds their friendship together while also threatens to tear it apart. The friends consistently come to blows about the matter as neither of them truly understands what the other is going through. Thabo wishes he had a dad living in his house as his mother often changes men. Xola wishes he didn t have a father and that he and his mother were safe. Kasi stories asks pertinent questions about the failure of the father figure in the South African context. DEBUUT Deidre Jantjies Denver Breda 16 LDM Khoekhoe, Afr 20 min R30 $ NATi Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 10 Jul 10:00, 13 Jul 16:30, 14 Jul 15:30 Die teaterstuk vra waarom die KhoeSangemeenskappe in Suider-Afrika onder psigo-sosiale kwessies soos geweld, verkragting, dwelmmisbruik, alkoholmisbruik en selfmoord gebuk gaan. Is dit omdat hul geestelike kern weggeneem is? Die stuk skep ruimte vir die gesprek wat hopelik sal dui op die positiewe impak wat die erkenning van hul ou waardestelsel op die gemeenskap kan hê. This theatre piece asks why the KhoeSan communities across Southern Africa are confronted with psycho-social issues such as violence, rape, drugs, alcoholism and suicide. Is it because they lost their spiritual foundation? This wants to encourage communities to think critically about their beliefs which will have significant benefits if reclaimed. Kilimanjaro DEBUUT Lindelwa Mzayifani, Pelokazi Nkanyuza, Yolanda Mqeni, Mandilakhe Lufundo, Sanelisiwe Mandla & Siyanda Futshane Sisa Abel Mhlophe Simamkele Rweqana Stepping Stone Theatre & Media Group (Pty) Ltd PG Eng, IsiXhosa 60 min R50 Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 10 Jul 16:00, 12 Jul 19:00, 14 Jul 10:00 n Diepreikende toneelstuk wat Nelson Mandela se 100ste verjaardag vier aan die hand van sy beste vriend, Oliver Reginald Tambo, se lewe. Dié prominente vryheidsikoon se onbaatsugtige stryd om n nie-rassige en nie-seksitiese Suid-Afrika word gelyk gestel aan die hoogste berg in Afrika Kilimanjaro. An intriguing thought provoking theatre piece that celebrates Nelson Mandela s centenary through the life and patriotism of his best friend and one of South Africa s prominent liberation icons, Oliver Reginald Tambo, whose big heart and selflessness in fighting for a non racial and non sexist South Africa is compared to the biggest mountain in Africa - Mount Kilimandjaro.

92 90 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Koek en Tert DEBUUT Margo Kotze, Elmé Oosthuizen Kristin Pienaar Margo Kotze, Kristin Pienaar 14 PG L Afr 55 min R60 Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 11 Jul 13:00, 12 Jul 20:00, 14 Jul 10:00 Identifiseer jou teiken. Veroorsaak n ligte skoueraan-skouer botsing. Wys bietjie vel. Skuif die hare weg dat die optimale nek-area vertoon word. Moenie te geïntereesserd lyk nie. Óf jou drankie te vinnig drink nie. Wees vatterig, streel aan sy been, vat aan sy elmboog, jy weet ouens love dit. Dis wat ons ma s ons geleer het. Identify your target. Rub shoulders. Show skin. Push your hair aside so that the neck area is open. Don t seem too interested. Don t drink too fast. Touch him, stroke his leg, touch his elbow, you know guys love it. That is what our mothers taught us. Die laaste sprokie DEBUT Liena van der Merwe, Anso van den Berg, Renate Boshoff, Ané van den Berg, Lize Bosman Afr 45 min R80 Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 10 Jul 15:30, 11 Jul 10:00 & 13:00, 12 Jul 15:00 Wysneus Theodore span kragte saam met Goue Lokkies, die Stiefma en Prins Charming om die alfabet te red wat deur die draak (wat eintlik op pad Hollywood toe is) gesteel is. Daar is egter n klomp kinkels in die kabel. Goue Lokkies het weggeloop van die bere om n sangloopbaan te begin, die Stiefma het dit oordoen met plastiese chirurgie om by te bly met die modes en die Prins is verwerp deur Sneeuwitjie. Sal Theodore hulle kan help en sal hulle die alfabet betyds opspoor sodat kinders weer kan lees? Wiseman Theodore join Goldie Locks, the Stepmother and Prince Charming to safe the alphabet from the dragon (who is on his way to Hollywood) who stole it. There is lots of adventure with Goldie Locks who ran away from the bears to start a singing career, the Stepmom who took plastic surgery a bit too far due to celeb pressure and the Prince who is dropped by Snow white. Will Theodore be able to help them and save the alphabet so that kids could read again? Manhood pts 1, 2 & 3 DEBUT Glen Murray Heath Brown 15 PG M Eng 30 min R20 Vrynge Farm (UV - Pluimbalsaal) 11 Jul 13:30, 12 Jul 10:00 & 11:00 Glen Murray, die artistieke direkteur van Invisible Practice in Tasmanië, Australië, bied Manhood pts 1, 2, & 3 aan, die derde ontwikkeling van n solodans deur n volwasse manlike danser wat in die werk dapper en moedig is, maar ook kwesbaar. Glen Murray is the artistic director of Invisible Practice, a medium for independent and collaborative projects based in Tasmania, Australia. He presents Manhood pts 1, 2, & 3, the third development of a solo dance work by a mature male performer that is described as brave and courageously vulnerable. Mr & Miss Vrystaat Arts Afr, Eng 240 min R200 (inskrywingsfooi entry fee) Vrynge Farm (Pluimbalsaal) 14 Jul 18:00 Die Vrystaat Kunstefees Bloemfontein bied die tweede keer Mej. Vrystaat Kunstefees aan met hierdie keer ook n afdeling vir ouens van 16 tot 24 jaar. Hulle kan inskryf vir Mnr. Vrystaat Kunstefees. Meisies van 4 tot 25 jaar kan deelneem aan die kompetisie wat volgens die organiseerders op n hoë standard is. The Vrystaat Arts Festival (Vryfees) will be partnering Bloemfontein for the second time to host Miss Vrystaat Arts Festival. This year gents can also take part in the new category Mr Vrystaat Arts Festival. The competition is for girls from 4 to 25 years and gents from 16 to 24 years.

93 vrynge 91 Muses the ballet DEBUUT D2 Dance Studios Philip Davel 60 min R100 Vrynge Farm (UV - Pluimbalsaal) 10 Jul 20:00, 12 Jul 13:30, 13 Jul 10:00 Die muses, dogters van Zeus en Mnemnosyne, is gebore om die mens te inspireer om kuns, literatuur en mooi dinge te skep. Hul verhaal word deur dié klassieke ballet vertel. Elke muse dans na hartelus en beeld haar inspirasie uit. Calliope inspireer deur poësie, Thalia deur komedie, Melpomene deur tragedie en Therpsichore deur dans. The muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemnosyne, were born to inspire mankind to create art, literature and beautiful things. Their story is told through classical ballet. Each muse dances to her heart s content, portraying what she stands for, such as Calliope for poetry, Thalia for comedy, Melpomene for tragedy and Therpsichore for dance. Orphans the spaghetti house three DEBUT Hassan Mahamdallie Eng 30 min Gratis Free Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 11 Jul 18:30 Dervish Productions bied n voorlesing aan van Orphans the Spaghetti House Three, n nuwe drama deur Hassan Mahamdallie. Dit speel af in Londen in die herfs van 1975: Aan die een kant is die fasciste, aan die ander kant rassistiese polisie en in die skadu s beplan die Geheime Agentskap n staatsgreep. Die Ierse Republikeinse Leër gooi bomme en skiet hul weg deur die stad oop. Dan bars drie swart mans met wapens n Italiaanse restaurant binne met die doel om te roof. Dervish Productions present a special rehearsed reading of a new play by Hassan Mahamdallie, Orphans the Spaghetti House Three. It is set in London in the autumn of 1975: Fascists on one side, racist police on the other, and in the shadows the Secret State plans a coup. The Irish Republican Army bomb and assassinate their way across the city. Then three young Black men with guns burst into an Italian restaurant intent on robbery. The other voice DEBUUT Lilian Ee, Ruby Lim-yang Act 3 International, Singapore 60 min Gratis / Free Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 11 Jul 15:30, 14 Jul 13:30 The Other Voice vertel stories van etniese minderhede in twee lande, Suid-Afrika en Singapoer. Rondom die tema tuiste illustreer gedeelde narratiewe van drie generasies (grootouers, ouers en die self) die kompleksiteit waarmee mense te kampe het wanneer hulle n ander land hul tuiste maak. The Other Voice tells stories of the ethnic minority communities from two countries South Africa and Singapore. Focusing on the theme of HOME, a word that can draw out thoughts on intercultural crossroads and connections, identity, diversity and integration, these shared narratives will be gathered from three generations of people grandparents, parents and self to illustrate the complexities of making another country home at three different parts of their journey. Raak DEBUUT Anoecha Krüger, David Viviers Kanya Viljoen (in samewerking met akteurs) 16 PG VSM Afr 60 min R90 Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 9 Jul 17:00, 11 Jul 10:00, 12 Jul 17:30, 13 Jul 17:00 Die verhaal van n enkele aand wat n leeftyd tussen n man en n vrou oopvlek. Hul begin en die begin van hul einde. Die stille geweld van ontstaan soos Raka wat aan ons bly kleef. n Soeke na dit wat kon wees, n jagtog na dit wat nooit was nie. The story of a single evening that unfolds a lifetime shared between a husband and wife. Their beginning and the beginning of their end. The silent violence of their being like Raka which lingers on. The search for that which could have been, a hunt for what never was.

94 92 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Road trip Raymond Taylor & Casey Kommer Stella Nortier Ilne Fourie Annika Faber 16 L Afr 50 min R80 Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 9 Jul 16:00, 12 Jul 13:30, 14 Jul 19:00 Twee universiteitsvriende gaan op n roadtrip om van hul huishoudelike omstandighede te ontvlug. Dié wegbreek is mal-plesierig, maar net soos in die regte lewe, haal hartseer hulle in. Two university friends go on a road trip to get away from their domestic conditions. This road trip is fun and crazy, but as in real life, they do not escape sadness. Rooilug DEBUT Jefferson Dirk-Korkee Nathaniel Mabote Opening Act 16 PG LM Afr, Eng 60 min R60 Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 10 Jul 20:30, 12 Jul 20:30, 13 Jul 20:30 Noem n dorp wat in die Wes-Kaap was, maar nou in die Oos-Kaap is. Nee, moenie belaglik wees nie. Die regering het dit nie ge-push na die ander provinsie toe nie, hulle het die bordjie gevat en dit na die ander kant van die fence ga sit. Hy praat oor dinge voor en na sy tyd. Hy praat oor dinge wat net volwassenes dink hulle kan sien. Hy praat oor liefde, ROOI liefde. Name a town that was in the Western Cape, but is now in the Eastern Cape. No do not be ridiculous, the government did not push it to the other province, they took the board and shift it to the other side of the fence. He talks about things way before and beyond his time. He talks about things that only adults think they can see. He talks about love, RED love. SA Skaak Ope Blitztoernooi UFS Rooiplein 11 Jul 10:00-13:00 Minstens een grootmeester sal aan die jaarlikse SA Ope Skaakkampioenskap deelneem wat vanjaar in Bloemfontein plaasvind. Die SA Blitz Ope word op 11 Julie (10:00 13:00) op die Rooiplein op die kampus gehou en is oop vir die publiek. Die Blitztoernooi gaan met n kostuumkompetisie gepaard met prysgeld van R5000 vir die uitrusting wat skaak die beste uitbeeld. Kontak: Lochner Marais Charlene.lochner@gmail.com At least one grand master will make its move in the annual SA Open Chess Championship this year held in Bloemfontein. The SA Blitz Open will take place on 11 July (10:00 13:00) at the Rooiplein on campus. A costume competition is part of the Blitz Tournament with prize money of R5000 for the costume representing the game of chess the best. Contact: Lochner Marais Charlene.lochner@gmail.com Singing anthems for rain DEBUT Palesa Ntlamelle Ntsele Radebe Rebecca Thulo Habo Seilatsatsi Arts & Thope Productions 16 Eng 75 min R50 Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 10 Jul 19:30, 11 Jul 12:30, 13 Jul 13:30 Singing Anthems for Rain is n eenvroustuk wat politieke selfbelang, kultuur en aardverwarming saamvleg. Die stuk toon hoe n plattelandse gemeenskap na ou Basotho-praktyke teruggryp om n oplossing vir die gevolge van ekstreme natuurrampe te vind. Intussen verval die plaaslike politieke leiers in die ellende van droogte, voedseltekort en die agteruitgang van die omgewing en buit die toestande vir eie gewin uit. Singing Anthems for Rain is a one-woman piece that blends politics of self-interest, culture and global warming. The play explores how a rural community resort to ancient Basotho practices in order to find a solution to the dire effects of natural disasters. The local government leaders, all mired in the plight of severe drought, destructive weather, chronic food shortage as well as environmental degradation, however, exploit the conditions in order to advance their political careers.

95 vrynge 93 Slightly nutty Luigi Preite & 4 Muppets Nosana Sondiyazi Luigi Preite Laghu Hari Das Rudi Maartens Afr, Eng 30 min R50 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 9 Jul 10:00 & 12:00, 10 Jul 10:00 & 12:00 Slightly Nutty is n prettige en opvoedkundige poppespel vir kinders. Die poppemeester Luigi Preite en vier kleurvolle poppe betrek die gehoor en ontdek die vreugde van herwinning. Slightly Nutty is a fun and educational children s puppet show. Starring puppet master Luigi Preite and four colourful muppets interacting live with the audience and discovering the joys of recycling. The Story of Adam & If, a music journey with Werner FM & The J-Men DEBUT Werner Schmidt, John Smit, Jaco de Wet Werner Schmidt Werner Schmidt, John Smit Eng 50 min R95 Kopanong Kovsiekerk 9 Jul 15:00, 10 Jul 15:00 Wie is ek? Jy? Ons? Die krag van vrye wil en keuse. Werner FM se debuutalbum, The Story of Adam & If, verken die temas vanuit n universele perspektief. Werner FM speel folk, folk rock en wêreldmusiek gegeur met bekende treffers - almal poëtiese storievertel liedjies. John Smit op baskitaar en Jaco de Wet se perkussie voltooi die produksie. Who am I? You? We? The power of free will and choice. Werner FM s debut album, The Story of Adam & If, explores these themes from a universal perspective. Werner FM plays folk, folk rock and world music spiced with cover versions - all poetic story-telling songs. John Smit on bass and Jaco De Wet on percussion complete the production. Troos DEBUUT Nico Taljaard, Marnique Labuschagne, Michelle Hetsell Nic Beukes Desire Pretoruis 16 VL Afr 45 min R50 Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 10 Jul 10:00, 12 Jul 15:00, 14 Jul 19:00 Troos is n sielkundige riller wat die uitwerking van outofobie (vrees vir alleen wees en isolasie) weerspieël en die verbrokkeling van rasionele denke weens verwerping belig. Dit raak nie net die slagoffer nie, maar ook individue wat saam met mense leef wat byvoorbeeld aan demensie ly. Troos is a psychological thriller that explores the effect of autophobia (fear of being alone or isolated) by portraying the breaking down of rationality due to abandonment. Isolation and depression are explored, not only in one self but also the impact it has on people living with others that suffer from, for instance, dementia. Versnit / Vers nut DEBUUT Elzette Boucher Louis Krüger Elzette Boucher & Louis Krüger Creates 15 L Afr 40 min R60 Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 10 Jul 18:30, 12 Jul 18:00, 14 Jul 20:00 Versnit / Vers Nut is n multimediaproduksie deur Maanvrou, die skrywersnaam van die amateurdigter Elzette Boucher. Dié woordkunsproduksie is n vermenging van oorspronklike digkuns ingedeel volgens verskillende wyn-variëteite. Daar is nostalgiese cabernet, filosofiese merlot en satiriese sjampanje en n klomp lekker tong-in-die-kies gedigte. Die verse word vergesel van beeld en klank. Versnit / Vers Nut (blend) is a multi-media production featuring Maanvrou, the pen name of amateur poet Elzette Boucher. This spoken word production comprises original poems grouped according to different wine varieties such as nostalgic cabernet, philosophical merlot, satirical champagne and a variety of playful poems. The verses are accompanied by audio-visuals.

96 94 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Vetkoekstories DEBUUT Albert Smith Afr, Eng 60 min Kunsmark terrein Arts Market Grounds Jul 10:00, 12:00 & 16:00 Kom bak saam vetkoek en kry in die proses die geleentheid om te kuier, gesels en ervarings met ander mense te deel. Elkeen in die gehoor kan sy eie vetkoek maak en eet of dit met iemand deel. Come and let us make vetkoek together and use the experience and process to mingle with other people and share life s experiences. Each theatre-goer will make his own vetkoek to enjoy or to share with someone else. Werner creates storiesmakers DEBUT Downstage Werner Schmidt (en lede van die gehoor and members of the audience Werner Schmidt Afr, Eng 75 min R60 09 Jul 10:00 (Eng), 10 Jul 10:00 (AFR), 14 Jul 10:00 (Afr) Stories is goed vir ons. Ons is lief vir stories omdat ons self stories is. Ons is almal storiemakers. Werner Creates, ervare interaktiewe storie-verteller, vertel stories tesame met sy oupa-djembe trom. Vertel ʼn storie halfpad en laat die gehoor dit klaarmaak, ensovoorts. Ou en nuwe stories wat vir elkeen iets beteken. Die Gebreekte Pot, Die Halwe Meisie, Die Monnik en die Nar, Die Mal Koning ensovoorts. Geskik vir kinders vanaf graad R tot graad 7, ook met deelname van ouers. What a difference jazz makes DEBUUT Maritsa Barlow & Heinrich Lategan 50 min R120 Downstage 9 Jul 13:30, 12 Jul 19:30, 13 Jul 13:30 Sit terug en geniet n fees van ouskool-jazz. Van gunstelinge wat jou wil laat saamsing tot interessante kombinasies met vibrafoon en fluit sal jou n oomblik wegvoer en laat vergeet van die lewe daarbuite. Heinrich Lategan speel klavier en Maritsa Barlow sing en speel fluit en vibrafoon. Stories are good for us. We love stories because we are stories. We are all storiesmakers. Werner Creates, experienced interactive storyteller, loves telling stories to diverse audiences accompanied by his grand-daddy djembe drum. Tell a story half-way and let audience members finish it, etcetera. Old and new stories with universal appeal. The Broken Pot, The Half Girl, The Monk and the Clown, The Mad King and so on. Suitable for children grade R to grade 7, also with parental participation. Sit back and be transported to the wonderful world of jazz where soulful melodies and rich harmonies combine to make you forget all your troubles. With Heinrich Lategan on piano and Maritsa Barlow on voice, flute and vibraphone. An unmissable experience. What the tuck? DEBUT Yaaass! An all totally Female Cast of real Women Mark Antalia Dobson Dignity Jones The Official Drag Queen Glossary My Good Judy Lloyd Martha Flanegan Michael Sweetlips Garbett Francois De Bear & Marieta Bezuidenhoudt A six-pack with legs Michelle (Destiney s Forgotten Child) Hoffman The ultimate Queer Hits Playlist Vukallective 15 LSNM Body Language and Oral Language 60 min of pure stamina R80 Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowat Exr 2) 11 Jul 16:00, 12 Jul 16:00, 13 Jul 10:30 Ons Engelse bylaag is baie snaaks maar ons kan nie in Afrikaans rym nie so in kort: Die Produksie is regtig flippen goed, so kom kyk dit asseblief. Daar is mans in rokke wat goed dans en baie twak praat. En julle sal lag, belowe. Discover the art of performing gender in this theatrical showcase of gag worthy proportions. Where what you see isn t always the truth. What the Tuck will make you cluck with laughter and let your mind run amuck like a wild duck. So untuck and get ready to Have a bunch of fun! Yaaaasss queen. So don t be a schmuk buy your tickets so these queens can make a fast buck.

97 vrynge Inisiatiewe Initiatives ACT DALRO Nedbank Scholarship Auditions 95 $ DALRO Nedbank Gratis / Free 12 Jul 09:00 13:00 Vrynge Farm (Exr7) Die finaliste vir die negende ACT-DALRO-Nedbank se akademiese beurskompetisie word vanjaar in Oktober aangekondig. Oudisies word landwyd gehou in Junie en Julie op soek na Suid-Afrika se talentvolste dansers, musikante, akteurs en sangers. Die kunstenaars moet voor paneelbeoordelaars optree om vir die beurs van R in aanmerking te kom. Meer inligting en registrasievorms verskyn op die ACT-webwerf. AfrikaBurn Blank Canvas Express Gratis / Free Vrynge Farm (Exr 4) 12 Jul 18:00 Auditions for the ninth annual ACT- DALRO-Nedbank Scholarships will take place in October. In June and July auditions will be held across the country to find South Africa s most promising young dancers, musicians, singers and actors. Aspiring young performers will have to strut their stuff in front of a panel of adjudicators to stand a chance to win the R bursary. More information and registration forms can be found on the ACT website. n Paneel van stigterslede en huidige organiseerders van AfrikaBurn, kunstenaars en medewerkers bespreek van die uitdagings en unieke aspekte van die organisering van hul fees op n plek sonder infrastruktuur - op n leë doek. Monique Schiess praat oor die proses van so n grootskaalse artistieke projek (beeldhouwerk of opvoering) en besluite op alle vlakke. A panel of founding members and current organisers of AfrikaBurn, artists and collaborators discuss some of the challenges and unique aspects of organising their festival in a location with no infrastructure - on a blank canvas. Monique Schiess, amongst others, will talk about the process of undertaking a large scale artistic project (sculptural or performative) and considerations on all levels. Cultural Management Jenni Lewin-Turner Gratis / Free Vrynge Farm (Exr 4) 11 Jul 15:00 Jenni sal voorbeelde uit haar wye reeks kultuurprojekte bespreek, projekte waar by sy van die ontstaan tot die afgee en evaluering betrokke was. Sy sal n stap vir stap oorsig gee van die bestuursprosesse en strikvalle in die bedryf uitwys. Jenni will be discussing examples of some of the wide range of cultural projects that she has been involved in from conception through to delivery and evaluation with a step by step overview of the cultural management processes and offering her expertise on some of the pitfalls to be aware of in the industry. Dance Exchange DEBUT Georgina Thomson, Kirvan Fortuin Dance Forum $ National Arts Council Eng Gratis / Free Vrynge Farm (UV - Pluimbalsaal) 14 Jul 10:30 Dance Exchange is n kontemporêre choreografieen danswerkskool wat jong dansers sal uitdaag en nuwe wyses sal leer om danse te skep. Die eindproduk word dan aan die publiek gewys wat beloof om asems weg te slaan. Dance Exchange is a contemporary choreography and dance workshop which brings young dancers into one space where they will be challenged and taught new ways of creating dance work. The end product will then be showcased to the public, promising to leave the audience breathless.

98 96 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Dancing series Kirvan Fortuin In dié meesterklasse sal deelnemers deur die skeppingsproses geneem word en kan hulle Kirvan Fortuin se repertorium instudeer. Dit is kontemporêre dans en oop vir alle dansers. In die kontemporêre dansklasse word tegniek geleer en dit is nie net vir dansers nie maar ook dié met n belangstelling in dans. Master Class 2hrs, Contemporary Dance Class 1:15hr Master Class: R150, Contemporary Dance Class R75 Master Class 10 Jul 14:00, Contemporary Dance Class 10 Jul 10:00 Vrynge Farm (Exr7) In the master classes participants will be taken through the creation process and can learn existing repertoire of Kirvan Fortuin. The repertoire is contemporary based and is open to all dancers. The contemporary dance classes is a technique class open to all dancers and dance enthusiasts. Producing 101 Emma Porteus Gratis / Free Vrynge Farm (Exr4) 12 Jul 15:00 Producing 101 is n praktiese werkskool om jou aan die dink te sit oor die elemente wat nodig is vir die skep van kuns. Dit is geskik vir kunstenaars, kunspraktisyns en diegene wat in vervaardiging belangstel. Die werkskool sal basiese beginsels demonstreer en deelnemers met n hoop nuwe vaardighede en metodes toerus wat hulle in enige veld kan gebruik waarin hulle werk. Producing a practical workshop to get you thinking about all the elements of producing an art work. Suitable for artists, arts workers and those with an interest in becoming a producer. This workshop will cover the basics of producing in a task based, collaborative way; giving you a bunch of new skills and tactics to utilize in whatever field you work in. ATKV Vrynge verhoog stage ATKV Tent, Kunsmarkterrein / Arts Market Grounds 10 Jul 12:30 Vrynge Voorskou 13:00 Vrynge Voorskou 13:30 Pip & Plop Storieleestyd en Foto s 16:30 Vrynge Voorskou 17:00 Vrynge Voorskou 11 Jul 12:00 Sunica Bruwer & Yolande van Vuuren 12:30 Vrynge Voorskou 13:00 Frank Janse van Rensburg met Eraneé de Beer & Austin Hulme 13:30 Vrynge Voorskou 15:30 Pip & Plop Storieleestyd en Foto s 16:00 Vrynge Voorskou 16:30 Christi-Ann Lombard 17:00 George Lombaard & Liam Hugo 17:30 Vrynge Voorskou 12 Jul 11:00 Pip & Plop Storieleestyd en Foto s 12:00 Christien Neser Geskenk van Moedertaal (praatjie) 12:30 Vrynge Voorskou 13:00 Danelle Matthysen, Danyke de Beer & Amica Cronjé 13:30 Vrynge Voorskou 16:00 Vrynge Voorskou 16:30 Louw Brink 17:00 Vrynge Voorskou 17:30 Tempered Frequencies Performing Arts Academy 13 Jul 12:00 Pip & Plop Storieleestyd en Foto s 12:30 Vrynge Voorskou 13:00 George Lombaard & Liam Hugo 13:30 Vrynge Voorskou 14:00 Wikus van der Walt 14:30 Lize-Mari Malan 15:00 Liam Hugo & Frank Janse van Rensburg 15:30 Jorika Ferreira 16:00 Vrynge Voorskou 16:30 Louw Brink 17:00 Ellané Kotze 17:30 Vrynge Voorskou 14 Jul 10:00 Jorika Ferreira 10:30 Sunica Bruwer & Yolande van Vuuren 11:00 George Lombaard met Eraneé de Beer & Austin Hulme 11:30 Ellané Kotze 12:00 Pip & Plop Storieleestyd en Foto s 12:30 Vrynge Voorskou 13:00 Elani Kleyn 13:30 Vrynge Voorskou 14:00 Danelle Matthysen, Danyke de Beer & Amica Cronjé 14:30 Tempered Frequencies Performing Arts Academy 15:00 Christi-Ann Lombard 15:30 Wikus van der Walt 16:00 Lize-Mari Malan 16:30 Alzabeth Mostert

99 vrynge 97 HD Holdings Oopverhoog Open Stage Gratis / Free $ HD Holdings Rooiplein, UV Kampus / Red Square, UFS Campus Jul 10:00-18:00 Die Oopverhoog is tussen die stalletjies op die Rooiplein, vlak voor die Hoofgebou van die UVkampus. Hier kry plaaslike musikante kans om feesgangers te vermaak met enigiets van Afrikaanse musiek, rock, pop en alternatief tot klassieke musiek. Kunstenaars om na uit te sien is onder andere Emanuel Pietersen, Ons Lieflinge, Layla Sky en Duane Louw. Jy kan hier ook iets te ete kry terwyl jy na die plaaslike kunstenaars luister. The Open Stage is located in the art market on the Red Square, in front of the Main Building of the UFS campus. This stage s focus is local talent, and the entertainment will include genres of Afrikaans, pop, rock, alternative and classical music. Festivalgoers can look forward to Emanuel Pietersen, Ons Lieflinge, Layla Sky, Duane Louw and many more. Join us for something to eat and let the local talent blow your mind. VROST: Vrystaat Open Studio Tour 7-8 Jul: 4 verskillende toere volgens tydgleuwe / 4 different tours according to time slots 10:00 12:30 & 14:00-16:30. Elke toer vind een keer n dag plaas / Each tour takes place once a day. Toer op jou eie / Tour by own means - R40 per persoon per toer / per person per tour OF/OR Bondelpakket / Bundle pack - R120 per persoon vir al 4 toere / per person for all 4 tours. Omvattende toer te bus met gids / In depth tour with guide by bus - R100 per persoon per toer / per person per tour OF/OR Bondelpakket / Bundle pack - R350 per persoon vir al 4 toere / per person for all 4 tours. Vrost, n Vrynge-inisiatief, bied n toer na die ateljees van verskeie kunstenaars in die Bloemfonteinomgewing, insluitend tersiêre instansies en ateljees en galerye in die woonbuurte. Anders as n besoek aan n kunsgalery, bied hierdie toer interaksie met die kunstenaar in sy of haar ateljee. Die besoeker kan dus sien hoe n kunswerk vorm aanneem en kry ook geleentheid om werke direk van die kunstenaar te koop. In party ateljees kan self kunstenaar gespeel en demonstrasies bygewoon word. Daar is bustoere en n nuttige padkaart met inligting oor al die besoekpunte vir diegene wat die roete op hul eie wil volg. Padkos is nie nodig nie aangesien versnaperings in van die ateljees te koop is. Vrost, a Vrynge initiative, offers a tour to the art studios of various artists in the Bloemfontein region, including a visit to tertiary institutions and galleries located in various suburbs. The tour makes direct interaction with the artist possible and the joy of watching how an art work is created. Each participator will receive a handy map with information about each studio, with which he/she can explore routes in their own time and order. Guided bus tours are also available. Visitors can also put on their artist hat and participate in demonstrations. Furthermore, no travel food is necessary as snacks and beverages will be sold at various studios. R64 Wynand R700 3 HEUWELSIG 1 NOORDHOEK TEMPE DAN PIENAAR BRANDWAG WESTDENE NAVAL HILL 1 HILTON UNIVERSITY OF LOCH LOGAN CBD THE FREE STATE N8 WILLOWS 2 UNIVERSITAS 3 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 1 OF TECHNOLOGY Nelson Mandela Dr Mouton Dr Walter Sisulu Rd DF Malherbe Ave Gen. Dan Pienaar Dr Victoria Rd Louw Wepener St Zastron St Ave Kolbe Aliwal St 2 DealeRd Waverley Rd Union Ave Oos Burger St Milner Rd Raymond Fort St Wilcocks Rd Mhlaba St Long St Pink Tour: 1. CUT Campus, Artist Building, Department of Design and Studio Art - Jano Myburgh (sculpture and photography), Sylvester Mqeku (ceramics), Mandie Cronjé (printmaking and painting), Elsabe Dalton (sculpture), Elrie Joubert (drawing and collecting), Toni Pretorius (ceramics and drawing). 2. 6A Fischer street, Waverley - Dina Grobler s Art School (drawing, painting, ceramics) Blue Tour: 1. Gallery on Leviseur, 59 Genl Dan Pienaar drive, Westdene - Petra Schutte (printmaking, drawing), Danielle Pretorius (painting and photography), Victor Geduldt (painting), Joey Baartman (painting), David Molapisi (woodcarving). 2. Angel Hearts, 4 Leviseur Street, Westdene (craft, textile and handmade goods by people with disabilities). 3. The Brass Ball Co., 85 Deale Road, Dan Pienaar (home decor handmades from recycled material). Purple Tour: 1. The Gallery House - 96 Dan Pienaar drive, Dan Pienaar - Belinda van Zwijndrecht (painting and music), Tshiamo Arts and Craft (crafts, beadwork and painting), Mothobi Mefane (painting and performance art) Eddie de Beer Street - Janine Allen (painting, new media and installation art), Richard Bollers (painting and mosaic). 3. Oliewenhuis Art Museum, 16 Harry Smith Street, Dan Pienaar - Jan Maribe (woodcarving), Johannes Mosala (woodcarving). Turquoise Tour: 1. UFS Main campus, Mabaleng Building, Fine Arts Department - Ben Botma (printmaking and drawing), Lyrene Kühn-Botma (drawing and printmaking), Lesego Motsiri (painting), Nkatso Motaung (performance art), Tebogo Mokhotu (painting and performance art). 2. Motheo TVET College, Fine Arts Department, 52 Georges Street - Adele Opperman (drawing), Helena de Waal (ceramics). 3. Rapid Youth Incubator Centre, Motheo TVET College, 46 Georges Street - Young entrepreneurs specialising in jewellery, clothing, graphic design and welding. Time Schedule* 7 Jul: 10:00-12:30 - Turquoise Tour 10:00-12:30 - Purple Tour 14:00-16:30 - Pink Tour 14:00-16:30 - Blue Tour 8 Jul: 10:00-12:30 - Pink Tour 10:00-12:30 - Blue Tour 14:00-16:30 - Purple Tour 14:00-16:30 - Turquoise Tour * Each In depth tour will start and finish at the 1st studio venue.

100 98 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Vlieks R10 Film Studio 180 min (kom en gaan/ come and go) 13 Jul 20:00 22:30 ; 14 Jul 18:00 20:30 Beskryf jy dalk n stad met n ikoniese heuwel en n planetarium, mag mense dink jy verwys na Los Angeles, die setel van Hollywood. Maar ook Bloemfontein is n stad van dromers en denkers, skeppers en toeskouers wat saam Vlieks kan geniet. Hier is n geleentheid vir filmmakers en filmkykers om kortfilms van alle soorte te ervaar en daarby ook waardevolle gesprekke wat nuwe talent en idees bekendstel. Should you describe a city with an iconic hill and a planetarium on top, people might think you refer to Los Angeles where Hollywood is situated. However, Bloemfontein is also a city of dreamers and thinkers, creatives and audiences who love movies. On offer is an opportunity for moviemakers and movie watchers to experience all kinds of short films, accompanied by valuable conversations exposing new talent and ideas. Short shorts 2-3 min films (x10) 30 min 13 Jul 20:00; 14 Jul 18:00 Bark BArch non fiction films BArch Hons (2018) UV/UFS Hierdie aanbod bevat tien van die treffendste en mees sinryke flieks wat onder twee temas verdeel is. Rituele en maatskaplike dramas bevat vyf kortprente van twee minute elk wat verkennend kyk na die verandering wat die verlede, die hede en verbeelde dramas op die universiteitkampus meegebring het. Flieks met die tema spel en speelse ruimtes besin oor verlore speelruimtes in die stad en die potensiaal van plekke wat nie oorspronklik vir speel ontwerp is nie. The selection consists of the ten most impactful bursts of insight and are divided under two themes. Under the banner Rituals and social dramasfive2 minute shorts explore how past, present, and imagined social dramas embody and transform the university campus as a ritualized space.play and ludic spaceoffer reflections on lost spaces of play in the city of Bloemfontein. The shorts muses on the ludic potential of spaces not originally designed for purposes of play. Shorts 7-8 min films (x2) 15 min 13 Jul 20:30, 14 Jul 18:30 Death by Glass Shawn Raymond Ince Khumalo, Lolo Malumo, Rosa Whitcher, Nomazizi Nonqane, Cyrus Rogers 7m 35s n Jong man roep om hulp na sy twee beste vriende toe hy besef albei sy niere is weg. Hy en sy vriende beleef n onvergeetlike dag, maar nou dat sy niere veilig in n glas lae-vet melk is, besluit hy om op n fabelagtig-morbiede manier die emmer te skop! When noticing both his kidneys are gone, a young man shouts for help to his friends. They experience an unforgettably day, but with his kidneys safely back in a glass of milk, he decides to commit suicide in a fabulous morbid way. The First Week Luke Mason 6m 53s Carel Nel, Jessica Erwin n Man wat gekonfronteer word met skielike gehoorverlies leer vinnig om aan te pas as dowe, maar gewaar die stremming wat dit op sy huwelik kan hê. A man confronted with sudden hearing loss, adapts fast to the life of a deaf person, but then becomes aware of the strain on his marriage. Medium shorts 15 min films (x3) 45 min 13 Jul 20:45, 14 Jul 18:45 Seeker s Veldt Ean Bezuidenhout DeBeer Cloete, Anathi Nyadu, Pieter-Dirk Steyn, Ruan Coetzee, Chanell Delport, Charl Henning 12m 21s In die laaste dae van die Tweede Boereoorlog in 1901 is n Britse militêre kaptein op soek na n verraaier. Wat hy kry, voldoen nie aan sy verwagtinge nie. During the last two days of the Second Boer War in 1901, a British military captain is searching for a traitor. What he finds, does not fit his expectations. Katgriep Jacques Cloete Stefan Schwarz, Charl Henning, Jené Heymans, Dion van Niekerk, Stella Nortier, Alec Marz 16m 51s n Onaangename woonbuurt plaas druk op n jong man met groot drome. Hy beraam n onderduimse plan om vinnig pad te gee, maar besef dit is moeiliker om jou van jou tuiste los te maak as wat hy gedink het. An unpleasant suburb suppresses a young man who has big dreams. He finds a secret way to leave but realises how difficult it is to get rid of the strings which attach you to your home. Class-A-Gigolo Helen Namponya & Sam Sethuntsa Stefan Schwarz, Charl Henning, Jené Heymans, Dion van Niekerk, Stella Nortier, Alec Marz 16m 51s Weens die verhoging van klasgelde begin jong mans en dames hul lywe verkoop om vir hul studies te betaal. Increasing class fees lead to young men and women selling their bodies to pay for their studies. Long shorts 60 min films (x1) 60 min 13 Jul 21:30, 14 Jul 19:30 Pik en Graaf Vincent de Koker Elton Louw, Hamilton Scheepers, Gerhard Vaalbank, Marius Louw, Braunica Booysen, Marlon Dearham, Jeffrey Jason, Henry Jones, Dimpho Kabi 55 min 10s Twee vriende wat steeds by hul ouers woon, besluit om weens onverkwiklike omstandighede uit te trek. In hul strewe na onafhanklikheid bevind die twee vriende hulle op n ontdekkingstog van die lewe en die gevolge wat regte en verkeerde besluite kan inhou. Two friends still living with their parents, are driven away by the unpleasant conditions. In their quest for freedom, they find themselves on a journey through life and realise what consequences right and wrong choices can have.

101 PACE 99 Nike Jonah: Uitvoerende Direkteur/Executive Director PACE Erwin Maas: Direkteur/Director PACE Ricardo Peach: Direkteur/Director PACE Isobel Hawson: Direkteur/Director PACE Reabetswe Mokone: PACE-koördineerder/co-ordinator Stigtersborge/Founding sponsors: NATi, Vrystaat Kunstefees Venote/Partner sponsors: National Arts Council of South Africa NAC), International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), University of the Free State (UFS), The Market Theatre, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Connecting Dots, Erwin Maas, ASSITEJ SA Media borge/sponsors: Volksblad, Media24 PACE Hub Albert Wessels Auditorium Nike Jonah Reabetswe Mokone In al my jare in die bedryf het ek geen organisasie teëgekom wat werklik gehelp het om n Pan-Afrika-uitruilprogram vir die uitvoerende kunste te fasiliteer nie. Die enigste geleentheid vir kruiskulturele uitruiling is gewoonlik met Europa of die Amerikas. Daarom maak deelname aan die eerste PACE en die voordele wat daaruit kan voortvloei my besonder opgewonde. Wole Oguntokun, artistieke direkteur van die Renegade-teater in Nigerië. PACE 2018 skop vanjaar se Vrystaat Kunstefees af met n drie dag lange gespreksforum oor interdissiplinêre kuns in Afrika. Nasionale en internasionale aanbieders, vervaardigers, kopers, kunstenaars en die algemene publiek sal betrokke wees. Die kreatiewe bedryf in Afrika dra tans minder as 1% tot die wêreld se kreatiewe ekonomie by. Die doel met PACE 2018 is gevolglik om die globale reikwydte van die interdissiplinêre skeppende kunsbedryf in Afrika te vergroot en toekomstige werk op die vasteland te ontwikkel. PACE 2018 sal skakeling tussen die skeppende en kultuurbedryf in Suid-Afrika en skakeling met internasionale vennote fasiliteer om Afrika se skeppende werk sterker onder die wêreld se aandag te bring. Cornelia Faasen, uitvoerende hoof van die Nasionale Afrikaanse Teaterinisiatief (NATi) en stigtersborg van PACE, sê: Ek is ongelooflik trots op NATi as sleutelvennoot van PACE. PACE is van buitengewone belang vir die bevordering van Afrika se velerlei kulture. Dit is ook dié program wat sal bepaal hoe inheemse Afrika-tale, insluitend Afrikaans in al sy uiteenlopende vorme, in n wêreldkonteks ondersteun kan word ten einde uitnemendheid in die kollig te plaas. PACE het drie bene: 1. Werk wat toergereed is: Tot 60 minute se uittreksels van werk deur professionele kunstenaars en ondernemings. (Toergereed beteken jy - n onderneming of kunstenaar - het n produk wat artistiek en tegnies gereed is om aan promotors voor te lê en op toer geneem kan word.) 2. Ontwikkelingsfase: Tot 45 minute vir die voorlê van oorspronklike werk in n kritieke stadium van ontwikkeling. (Werk in die ontwikkelingsfase beteken n deurdagte produk wat artistiek gereed is, maar nog verder ontwikkel moet word.) 3. Voorleggingsessies: Tot 10 minute waarin die kunstenaar idees en konsepte in n vroeë stadium van ontwikkeling voorlê. (Dit beteken duidelik gevormde idees bestaan reeds, maar jy praat nog oor die artistieke idees en invloede wat tot die finale produk sal lei.) Vir alle navrae kontak: PACE-koördineerder: Reabetswe Mokone E-pos: rea.mokone@volksblad.com In all my years of practice, I never came across an organisation that truly helped facilitate a Pan-African exchange programme for the performing arts. Often, the only chance for cross-cultural exchanges are when we look to Europe and the Americas. It is why the possibility of being a part of the first edition of PACE and the benefits that might come from it, fill me with such excitement. Wole Oguntokun, Artistic Director, Renegade Theatre, Nigeria PACE 2018 starts the Vrystaat Arts Festival with a three-day presentation for the interdisciplinary arts in Africa. It aims to facilitate discussion on African cultural development with national and international presenters, producers, buyers, artists and the general public. Currently the creative industries in Africa contribute less than 1% to the global creative economy. PACE 2018 aims at increasing the global reach of the interdisciplinary creative arts industries in Africa, and contributing to the development of future work from the continent. PACE 2018 will facilitate connections between the growing creative and cultural industries within Africa as well as with international partners worldwide, in order to reinforce and reflect the wider, global cultural significance of Africa s creativity. Cornelia Faasen, CEO of the National Afrikaans Theatre Initiative (NATi) and Founding Sponsor of PACE, comments: I am incredibly proud that NATi is a key partner of PACE. PACE is extraordinarily important for Africa as we enter a period of unprecedented visibility of our many cultures. PACE will also examine how indigenous African languages, including Afrikaans in all its diverse forms, can be supported in a globalised context while highlighting the diversity of Africa and its excellent cultures. PACE has three strands: 1. Tour Ready Work: Up to 60 minute extract of work by professional artists and companies. (Tour Ready means that as a company/artist you have experience of touring and have a product that is artistically and technically ready to share with promoters and will be ready to tour). 2. Work in Progress: Up to 45 minute sharing of original work at a critical stage in its development. (Work in Progress means that you - company or artist - have a product that is thought through and artistically ready to share. Although in the initial stages, your are committed to develop your work further.) 3. Pitch sessions: Up to 10 minutes for artists to pitch ideas and concepts at an early stage of development. (Pitching means sharing original ideas that an artist or company wish to develop further, but at this stage the idea is clearly formed and you can talk about the artistic idea/influences that will lead to a final production For all enquiries please contact: PACE co-ordinator: Reabetswe Mokone rea.mokone@volksblad.com Chriss Aghana Nwobu Chibok Girls, Wole Oguntokun Chibok Girls, Wole Oguntokun

102 100 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. PIKO (Program vir Innovering en Kunstevormontwikkeling) is n inisiatief van die Vrystaat Kunstefees en die Universiteit van die Vrystaat met ondersteuning van die Andrew W. Mellon-stigting. Dit is n kunsontwikkelingsprogram wat gevorderde tegnologie, interdissiplinêre en eksperimentele kunste gebruik om n opheffende uitwerking op gemeenskappe te hê. PIKO is gestig toe dit in 2014 bekend geword het dat die kreatiewe industrieë in Afrika minder as 1% tot die wêreldproduksie lewer. Aangesien dit bewys is dat kultuurdeelname die mens help ontwikkel, fokus PIKO op kruiskulturele en eksperimentele kunsprogramme om die Suid- Afrikaanse gemeenskap op n kreatiewe wyse op te hef. Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars span saam met ervare internasionale kunstenaars om sinvolle programme vir dié doel te bewerkstellig. PIKO lewer n bydrae deur die ontwikkeling, aanbieding en bevordering van kunsprojekte, insluitend n reeks Eerstenasieprojekte, kritiese debatforums, kuns-en-wetenskapnavorsing en interdissiplinêre kunsteverblyf, interdissiplinêre kunslaboratoriums vir skeppende praktisyns en die vervaardiging en aanbieding van uitdagende nuwe werk. PIAD (Programme for Innovation in Artform Development) is an initiative of the Vrystaat Arts Festival and the University of the Free State, generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. PIAD is an Arts development program, focusing on how technology, interdisciplinary and experimental arts can connect with and affect communities. PIAD was launched in 2014 in response to data indicating that the creative industries in Africa contribute less than 1% to global output. As increased access to and participation in culture can be linked to an increase in human development, PIAD focuses on supporting cross-cultural, experimental art programs that can creatively transform South African society. For this process, PIAD works with several South African and international artists to develop a mutually- beneficial program of engagement. PIAD fosters innovation in artform development in South Africa through the development, presentation and promotion of art projects, including a series of First Nations projects; critical debates/forums; arts/science research and interdisciplinary artist residencies; interdisciplinary arts laboratories for creative practitioners; and the production and presentation of challenging new work. Onesie World, Adele Varcoe, 2017 Eerstenasieprojek/ First Nations Project Die Eerstenasieprojek behels n jaarlikse byeenkoms en kreatiewe kunslaboratorium vir Eerstenasie-afgevaardigdes van Suid-Afrika, Australië, Nieu-Seeland (Maori) en Amerika ter bevordering van kruiskulturele en internasionale samewerking tussen Eerstenasies en/of hul kreatiewe werk. Onder die afgevaardigdes is kunsbestuurders, regisseurs, skrywers en eksperimentele kunstenaars. Die doel is om bestaande navorsing, projekte en modelle onderling bekend te stel en oor toekomstige werk te besin wat op kultuur- en kunsteplatforms, soos die Vrystaat Kunstefees, en in die buiteland aangebied kan word. The First Nations project involves an annual colloquium and creative arts lab that brings together a gathering of First Nations peoples, including South African, Australian, Maori and American arts managers, directors, writers and experimental artists with the aim of fostering cross-cultural and international collaborations between First Nations peoples and/or First Nations creative work. The project provides an opportunity to share existing research/projects/ models and to imagine a future of creative works that can be presented at cultural and artistic platforms in South Africa, such as the Vrystaat Art Festival, and abroad. First Nation Ceremony, Bradley von Sitters & Sylvia Vollenhoven, Bloemfontein, 2017

103 Kuns/ Wetenskapnavorsing en Interdissiplinêre Kunsteverblyfprogram/ Art/ Science & Interdisciplinary Residencies PIKO se Kuns-en-Wetenskapnavorsing en Interdissiplinêre Kunsteverblyfprogram fasiliteer verskeie sodanige programme soos Dr Keith Armstrong se Re-Future projek by die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) met die doel om innoverende en interdissiplinêre navorsing in Suid-Afrika te bevorder. Die fokus is die ontwikkeling van interdissiplinêre werk binne die kunste, wetenskap en gesondheid wat maatskaplike uitdagings kan hanteer en innoverende kuns en nuwe navorsingsmetodologieë stimuleer. In 2018 het PIKO in vennootskap getree met die kunstenaar Marcus Neustetter, die Naval Hill Planetarium, Boydensterrewag en Navalsigskool om die projek Sight/Sig ʼn Vertikale Reis op die been te bring. Die oogmerk is om die planetarium se verkennende wetenskapruimte in n artistieke ateljee te omskep waar uitdrukking aan plaaslike narratiewe gegee word. PIAD The PIAD Art/Science Research and Interdisciplinary Artist Residencies facilitates several artist residencies at the University of the Free State, such as Dr Keith Armstrong s Re-Future project, to nurture innovative artwork and interdisciplinary research in South Africa. The focus is to create interdisciplinary work within the arts, science and health that address social challenges and stimulate innovative art and new research methodologies. In 2018 PIAD partnered with artist Marcus Neustetter, Naval Hill Planetarium, Boyden Observatory and Navalsig School for the project Sight /Sig - A Vertical Journey that directs the explorative scientific space of the planetarium into a collaborative artistic studio that expresses local narratives. 101 Keith Armstrong, Re-Future, Mokoena & Ellen Maphalane, Meraka, 2017 OpenLab 2018 : The Art of Making OPENLab is n nasionale kunstelaboratorium vir vroeë en mid-loopbaan kreatiewe praktisyns wat kuns saam met die publiek en in n openbare ruimte wil skep. OPENLab is n oop en intensiewe kunsteverblyfplatform vir die ontwikkelling van die kunste. Hierdie jaar vind OPENLab vanaf 11 tot 22 Julie in Bloemfontein en Richmond plaas. PIKO bied elke jaar sedert 2016 plekspesifieke werk deur OPENLab-alumni op die Vrystaat Kunstefees aan. Vanjaar kry Siphumeze Khundayi, Scott Eric Williams en Wezile Mgibe n beurt om hul werk te vertoon, met ander kunstenaars en Bloemfonteiners saam te werk en hul loopbane op die manier te bevorder. OPENLab is a national artist laboratory for early and mid-career creative practitioners, interested in making art in public space. OPENLab is an open and intensive residency platform aimed to generate new strategies and ideas in site - specific, experimental and interdisciplinary practice. This year, OPENLab will take place from 11 July to 22 July 2018 in Bloemfontein and Richmond, respectively. Each year since 2016, PIAD has presented site-specific work at the Vrystaat Art Festival by alumni of OPENLab. This year PIAD presents the work of Siphumeze Khundayi, Scott Eric Williams and Wezile Mgibe. OPENLab 2016, Scott Eric Williams, Photo: Paul Gazzola Openbare en lewende kuns Public and Live Art PIKO gee elke jaar nasionale en internasionale kunstenaars opdrag om nuwe eksperimentele kuns te skep wat as die vlagskipprojek van die Vrystaat Kunstefees kan dien. Voorbeelde hiervan is Cigdem Aydemir se Plastic Histories (2013), The Man in the Green Blanket (2014) deur Lesiba Mabitsela, Jess Oliveri se The White Horse Project (2015), It s My City (2016) en Onesie World (2017) deur Adele Varcoe in samewerking met mode- en kunsstudente van Bloemfontein. Al die werke is in kunstenaarlaboratoriums, werksessies en kritiese debatte ontwikkel. Vanjaar bied PIKO A.I.R. (Altitude Immersive Radio) in samewerking met die klankkunstenaar dr. Julia Drounin aan. Dié openbare performance-kunswerk behels n klanklandskap van Bloemfontein se middestad vervleg met die gesproke woord en poësie van die Stad van Rose, asook skryfsels van Tasmaniese kunstenaars. Die optrede sal n eerste wees en mense bewus maak van kwessies wat almal raak Each year PIAD commissions new, experimental work from both national and international artists presented as signature projects at the Vrystaat Art Festival. Works such as Cigdem Aydemir s Plastic Histories (2013), Lesiba Mabitsela s The Man in the Green Blanket (2014), Jess Oliveri s The White Horse Project (2015), It s My City (2016) and Onesie World (2017) by Adele Varcoe in collaboration with fashion and art students in Bloemfontein are examples of PIAD s support. These works were generated in artist s laboratories, workshops and critical forums. This year, PIAD is proud to be collaborating with sound artist Dr. Julia Drouhin on project A.I.R. (Altitude Immersive Radio). This particular performative public artwork comprises soundscapes from the inner city of Bloemfontein with a mixture of the spoken word and poetry scene of the City of Roses alongside the writings of Tasmanian artists. The performance will be a first of its kind with participants raising awareness on social issues in our region.

104 102 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. PIKO-forum 2018 PIAD Forum 2018 The Creative Case for Diversity: Innovation, Difference and the Arts Planetarium, Naval Hill 12 Jul 09:00 13:00 PIKO bied met trots sy hoofspreker vir 2018 aan: Hassan Mahamdallie met sy lesing The Creative Case for Diversity: Innovation, Difference and the Arts. Die lesing word gevolg deur n paneelbespreking bestaande uit nasionale en internasionale denkers. Die kreatiewe saak is gegrond op die eenvoudige waarneming dat diversiteit, in die breedste sin, n integrale deel van die artistieke proses is. Dit is n belangrike element in die dinamika wat kuns dryf, wat dit vernuwe en naderbring aan die diepgaande dialoog met kontemporêre gemeenskap. Ons definisie van diversiteit behels reaksie op sake rondom ras, etnisiteit, geloof, ongeskiktheid, ouderdom, geslag, seksualiteit, klas en ekonomiese nadeel en enige sosiale en institusionele versperrings wat mense weerhou van deelname in en genot van die kunste. Ons draai ons fokus van remediërende wanbalanse in die verlede na die positiewe viering van diversiteit, met al die artistieke en skeppende geleenthede wat dit bied. The Creative Case for Diversity, Arts Council England. PIAD is proud to present Hassan Mahamdallie as the keynote speaker for His lecture, The Creative Case for Diversity: Innovation, Difference and the Arts will be followed by a panel discussion of national and international cultural thinkers. The Creative Case is based upon the simple observation that diversity, in the widest sense, is an integral part of the artistic process. It is an important element in the dynamic that drives art forward, that innovates it and brings it closer to a profound dialogue with contemporary society... Our definition of diversity encompasses responding to issues around race, ethnicity, faith, disability, age, gender, sexuality, class and economic disadvantage and any social and institutional barriers that prevent people from participating in and enjoying the arts. We are turning our focus from remedying past imbalances towards celebrating diversity positively, with all the artistic and creative opportunities it offers. The Creative Case for Diversity, Arts Council England. PIAD Forum, 2017, Co-director PIAD: Angela de Jesus Yusra Warsama, The Crows Plucked Your Sinews by Hassan Mahamdallie Hassan Mahamdallie

105 PIAD Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid Free State Arts & Health 103 Vrystaat Kuns en Gesondheid Free State Arts and Health Tsa Botjhaba Le Tsa Bopela Freistata MC Roodt Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid is n baanbreker-inisiatief in sentraal-suid-afrika wat bemiddeling tussen gemeenskappe en kunspraktisyns ondersteun ter wille van n positiewe impak op die gesondheid van die gemeenskappe. Die kunspraktyk en projekte betrek gemeenskappe om die begrip by hulle tuis te bring dat goeie gesondheid noodsaaklik is vir samehorige gemeenskappe. Groter samewerking tussen die kunste en gesondheidsgemeenskappe word bevorder deur kultuurpraktisyns met vaardighede, netwerke en platforms wat dringende gesondheidskwessies hanteer. Op die wyse poog Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid om gemeenskappe se kollektiewe gesondheid te verbeter, die toename van artistieke en kulturele uitdrukking in Afrika te stimuleer en nuwe gehore en modelle vir deelname te ontwikkel. Ons strewe om met inbegrip van gemeenskapswaardes en outonomiteit leiding te neem in die bevordering van volgehoue gesondheid. Ons bied ruimtes vir sinvolle besinning oor gesondheidsake en lewer bystand met die skep van strategieë. Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid is n bilaterale inisiatief van die Vrystaat Kunstefees en DADAA, Australië, met ondersteuning van die Australia Council for the Arts en The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation deur die Program vir Innovering in Kunstevormontwikkeling (PIKA), n inisiatief van die Vrystaat Kunstefees en die Universiteit van die Vrystaat. Free State Arts & Health is a pioneering Arts and Health initiative operating in central South Africa. We support and design community-centred intermediations by arts-workers with the aim of positively impacting on the health and well-being of the communities we work for. Using the arts, the project engages communities in arts practices and projects that address key health aspirations, understanding that good health is imperative in the creation of cohesive societies. This initiative addresses the need for increased collaboration between the arts and the health communities of the Free State by connecting cultural practitioners with skills, networks and platforms interested in community well-being to engage with pressing health issues. In doing so, Free State Arts & Health endeavours to mobilise communities to raise the bar on their collective health, stimulate the growth of vibrant, comergent forms of artistic and cultural expression in Africa, and build new audiences and models of participation for works produced. Guided by the values of community agency and autonomy, we strive to be at the forefront of community-led engagement that promotes self-reliance and sustained well-being. With an emphasis on measurable outcomes, we facilitate spaces for meaningful reflection and dialogue around health and aid in the creation of strategies to address them. Free State Arts & Health is a bi-lateral initiative of the Free State Arts Festival and DADAA, Australia supported by the Australia Council for the Arts and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation through the Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD), an initiative of the Vrystaat Arts Festival and the University of the Free State. Kuns & Gesondheidontwikkeling, oordra van vaardighede en samewerking Arts & Health development, skills transfer and collaboration Nombuso Bhogolo Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid skep ondersteunende skakels om beter samehorigheid tussen organisasies, individue, rolspelers, praktisyns en gesondheidsgemeenskappe te vestig. Ná die suksesvolle Kuns & Gesondheid-spitsberaad in 2017, bied Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid die tweede nasionale spitsberaad op vanjaar se kunstefees aan. Ons vennote is die Australiese Hoë Kommissariaat, die Universiteit van die Witwatersrad en die Openbare Gesondheidsvereniging van Suid- Afrika. Hier sal besin word oor die posisionering van dié praktyk in die Suid-Afrikaanse en globale konteks, terwyl plaaslike en internasionale toonaangewende praktisyns byeengebring word om groei te stimuleer. Die Kuns & Gesondheid-nuusbrief is in sy tweede jaar en bied reeds n platform waar kunstenaars, navorsers, skrywers en organisasies met mekaar kontak maak. Die program het ook n spesiale belangegroep onder die vaandel van die Openbare Gesondheidsvereniging in 2017 gestig met MC Roodt, die programdirekteur van Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid, as voorsitter. In response to the need for greater connectivity amongst endeavours, organisations, individuals, stakeholders, practitioners and health communities, Free State Arts & Health invests in creating linkages to support the practice. Following the progress made during the 2017 Arts & Health Summit, Free State Arts & Health, in partnership with the Australian High Commission, University of the Witwatersrand and the Public Health Association of South Africa, is hosting the second national Arts & Health Summit during this year s festival. This platform will bring together local and international leading-edge practitioners to stimulate growth through critical reflection and crosspollination. Already in it s second year, the Arts & Health Newsletter is a platform for artists, practitioners, researchers, writers and organizations whose activity fall in the overlap between arts and health. Furthermore, the programme has initiated a Special Interest Group under the Public Health Association of South Africa in 2017, chaired by the Free State Arts & Health Programme Director, MC Roodt. Landkunstuin vir die gemeenskap Community Land-art Garden Theresa Wigley n Permakultuur-gemeenskapstuin ( n groentetuin in n selfonderhoudende ekostelsel) word tans in Roodewal aangelê en sal in November bekendgestel word. Dit word gedoen in samewerking met PIKO, Lesedi en omgewingsbetrokkenes. Gemeenskapslede sal vaardighede geleer word om voedselsekerheid te vestig. Dié lede sal saam met gekeurde kunstenaars die tuin konseptualiseer terwyl die belangrikheid van n dieet vir goeie gesondheid tuisgebring word. Die tuin is ook n openbare kunswerk opgedra aan HIV/vigslyers en dié wat daardeur geraak word. Claire Rousell en Zayaan Khan lei die kunsspan wat eenheid sal bevorder. Partnering with the PIAD, Lesedi and environmental sustainability stakeholders, a permaculture community garden will be cultivated in Roodewal in This project affords the opportunity to transfer subsistence food security skills tailored to the local environment. Through co-creation and cultivation, the site will serve as a site for communities and a selected artist to conceptualise a landart-community garden. The garden will also serve as a public artwork, dedicated to those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS. Lead by artist team, Claire Rousell and Zayaan Khan, inclusive practice models will engage the local community in acts of co-creation that builds unity and breaks down barriers.

106 104 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Sekspraatjie V Sex Talk V Die sekspraatjiereeks Sex Talk wat in 2009 begin het, is n geselsplatform met die geslags-aktivis Nosana Sondiyasi as gasheer vir kunstenaars en kundige gaste. Sondiyasi beskryf Sex Talk as n praktiese oefening in menseregte en kreatiewe uitdrukking ter viering van eenheid en diversiteit. Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondhied ondersteun graag die voortsetting van Sondiyasi se interaktiewe werk. Sy skep veilige ruimtes waar gehore hul kennis en ervarings van seksuele identiteit met mekaar kan deel. The SEX TALK series, established in 2009, is a live talk show platform hosted by gender activist Nosana Sondiyasi featuring expert special guests & artists. Sondiyasi describes Sex Talk as a practical exercise in human rights and creative expression that celebrates unity and diversity. Free State Arts & Health is proud to provide support for the continuation of the highly interactive and engaging work of Sondiyasi, who crafts safe spaces for audiences to share knowledge and experiences on matters that affect your sexual identity and history. Monk Manyeloyi Gedigte teen Stigma II Poems Against Stigma II Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid het verlede jaar n poësievertoning getitel Gesproke Woorde oor Stigma in die Johannes Stegmann-galery op die UV-kampus aangebied. Die vertoning het gespruit uit n werksessie met ses digters en Thuthukani Ndlovu as fasiliteerder. Die digters het opdrag gekry om gesprekke oor gestigmatiseerde kwessies te ontlok vir gedigte en prosa wat utigevoer kon word. Die sukses van die eerste Gesproke Woorde oor Stigma het gelei tot n tweede projek in September vanjaar. Ndlovu sal die keer ander digters betrek; die tema bly egter dieselfde. TK Ndluvo Last September, Free State Arts and Health hosted a poetry show event titled Spoken Words on Stigma at the UFS Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery. The show was a result of workshop process facilitated by Thuthukani Ndlovu, with six local poets. The poets were tasked to prompt dialogue around stigmatised issues for poetry and prose and also collectively crafted poetry for performance during the event. Following the success of the first Spoken Words on Stigma this poetry project will be remaking itself in September this year. Ndlovu will be working with new poets, but with the same stigma reduction thrust behind it. TK Ndluvo Platfontein-drukprojek Platfontein Print Project Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid het die Platfonteindrukprojek vir die jeug in 2017 begin met die eerste gedrukte portefeulje, Ons kom vanaf ons stories, as resultaat. Dié werk beeld die tradisionele stories van die eerste nasies, die!xun en Khwe, visueel uit. Dit is moontlik gemaak deur die vennootskap tussen Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid en die Nasionale Vereniging vir Kindersorgwerkers in Kimberley, Isibindi-jeugsentrum in Platfontein en die William Humphreys-kunsgalery in Kimberley. Die jong kunstenaars se drukwerk gaan oor die oorlewering van narratiewe van ouer generasies na jongeres. n Nuwe werk sal in die laaste kwartaal van 2018 gereed wees. Feesgangers kan op vanjaar se fees uitkyk vir die drukuitgawes. In 2017 Free State Arts & Health started the youth Platfontein Print Project that resulted in the first print portfolio title, Ons kom vanaf ons stories. This print portfolio visually retells traditional stories from the!xun and Khwe first peoples. The project was realised through a partnership between Free State Arts & Health, the National Association of Childcare Workers (NACCW) in Kimberley, Isibindi Youth Centre in Platfontein, and the William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) in Kimberley. The prints were made by young artists from Platfontein as part of a generational cohesion project that facilitates the transfer of cultural narratives from the older generation to the younger. In the last quarter of 2018, the Platfontein Print Project will produce a whole new body of work from Platfontein with the support of our partners on the ground. Be on the lookout for the print editions on this year s festival art market.

107 Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid Free State Arts & Health Feesinisiatiewe Festival initiatives 105 Vennootskap / Partnership: Q laborate The Marlborough Pub & Theatre, Brighton, UK Feesinisiatiewe Festival initiatives Q laborate is n nuwe ontwikkelingsprojek van QTIPOC-mense (queer-, trans- or intersex people of colour) in Brittanje en Suid-Afrika wat diegene aanmoedig om hul skeppende praktyke in albei lande te beoefen en uit te brei. Kayza Rose en Tarik Elmoutawakil het die geleentheid begin en bied nou aan dié kunstenaars die geleentheid om hul kreatiewe werk oor verskeie jare in albei lande te ontwikkel en aan te bied. Q laborate gee hulle die geleentheid om hul werk met mekaar te deel en die rampspoed en suksesverhale van QTIPOC-kunstenaars uit uiteenlopende kontekste te ondersoek. Ondersteuners sluit in AZ Magazine, die Marlborough Pub & Theatre, Unlimited en Vrystaat Kunstefees. Q laborate is a new collaborative project in development between the UK and South Africa which encourages QTIPOCs (queer, trans, or intersex people of colour) to expand their creative practice in both countries. Initiated by Kayza Rose and Tarik Elmoutawakil, these exchanges will create opportunities for artists to develop and present their work in both countries over a number of years. What forces unite us? What can we learn from each other s individual challenges? Q laborate is an opportunity to share work and explore the trials, tribulations and success stories of QTIPOC artists from two very different contexts. Supporters include AZ Magazine, the Marlborough Pub & Theatre, Unlimited and Vrystaat Arts Festival. Vennootskap / Partnership: BN2 UK Suid-Afrika-uitruiling / South Africa Exchange Brighton pavillion BN2 is n uitruiling van vele fasette en deel van die ADAKA-kunsteinisiatief ontwikkel deur urbanflo creative. Die projek sluit in n reeks kollaboratiewe, residensie- en vertoongeleenthede wat kunstenaars en gemeenskappe in Bloemfontein, Suid-Afrika, en Brighton, Verenigde Koninkryk saamsnoer. Jenni Lewin-Turner, direkteur van urbanflo creative, is besig om uitnodigings vir Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars te fasiliteer om aan belangrike gebeure in Brighton se kulturele kalender deel te neem in samewerking met n keur van die stad se kunsteorganisasies, insluitende die Attenboroughsentrum vir Skeppende Kunste (ACCA), Bright Fringe, Marlborough Theatre, Phoenix en Brighton Pride. Die Vrystaat Kunstefees skep op sy beurt weer n verhoog vir kunstenaars van Brighton en gaan vanjaar BN2 aanbied deur gasheer te speel vir uitvoerende kunstenaar Tarik Elmoutawakil van Marlborough Theatre. Die projek word in 2019 uitgebrei met unieke geleenthede vir talentvolle individue om hul werk vir terugvoering aan te bied, om met hul internasionale gelyke saam te werk en te eksperimenteer, en om nuwe gehore te betrek. BN2 is a multi-faceted international exchange and part of the ADAKA Arts initiative developed by urbanflo creative. The project incorporates a range of collaborative, residency and showcase opportunities connecting artists and communities in Bloemfontein, South Africa and Brighton, UK. Director urbanflo s creative, Jenni Lewin- Turner is facilitating invitations for South African artists to participate in major events in Brighton s cultural calendar in association with a collective of the city s arts organisations including the Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts (ACCA), Brighton Fringe, Marlborough Theatre, Phoenix, and Brighton Pride. In reciprocation, the Vrystaat Arts Festival has created a platform for Brightonbased artists to be featured within its programme and will pilot BN2 by hosting a live performance artist Tarik Elmoutawakil from Marlborough Theatre this year. The project will expand in 2019 with unique opportunities for talented individuals to present their work for feedback, to collaborate and experiment with their international peers, and to engage with new audiences. Vennootskap / Partnership: SITUATE Art in Festivals Giidanyba by Tyrone Sheather, Vrystaat Arts Festival (2017), Bloemfontein. SITUATE Art in Festivals is n Australiese program wat belowende kunstenaars vroeg in hul loopbaan help om nuwe eksperimentele kunswerke vir diverse feesomgewings te skep. SITUATE Art in Festivals gee kreatiewe kandidate kans om te waag, grootskaalse werk te skep, hul praktyk uit te brei en kontak te maak met gehore op verskeie feeste. Die Vrystaat Kunstefees is die enigste internasionale feesvennoot van SITUATE Art in Festivals en n trotse ondersteuner van innoverende werk en kulturele uitruiling, soos Plastiekgeskiedenis, die Wit Perd-projek en Onesie World. In 2018 gaan een van die Suid-Afrikaanse PIKO-alumni die SITUATE Art in Festivals se laboratorium in Tasmanië bywoon. SITUATE Art in Festivals is an Australian program designed to support outstanding early-career artists to develop new experimental artworks for diverse festival environments. SITUATE Art in Festivals gives creative practitioners the opportunity to take risks, develop works of scale, expand their practice and connect with audiences across a variety of festivals and sites. The Vrystaat Arts Festival is the only international festival partner of SITUATE Art in Festivals and a proud supporter of the innovative works and cultural exchanges, such as Plastic Histories, the White Horse Project and Onesie World. In 2018, a South African PIAD alumni will attend the SITUATE Art in Festivals laboratory in Tasmania. Vennootskap / Partnership: INTERSECTIONS ISEA2018 / Digifest05 / IF Durban ISEA2018, die 24ste internasionale simposium oor elektroniese kuns, is die eerste ISEA wat op die Afrika-subkontinent gehou word. Dit bring nuwe gehore, akademici, praktisyns en die ISEA-gemeenskap saam. Die ISEA2018 / Digifest05 / IF Durban-tema, INTERSECTIONS, plaas skeppende tegnologiese vernuwing as n aktivistiese verbintenis binne openbare ruimte en openbare praktyk. In vennootskap met PIKO, sal INTERSECTIONS projekte, netwerk en programme saambring wat nie net die plaaslike debat oor kuns, wetenskap en tegnologie sal aanmoedig nie, maar ook n nasionale network van praktyke en samewerking bou. ISEA2018, the 24th International Symposium on Electronic Art, is the first ISEA to be held in the African sub-continent. Bringing new audiences, academics and practitioners together with the ISEA community, the ISEA2018 / Digifest05 / IF Durban theme, INTERSECTIONS, positions creative technological innovation as an activist engagement into public space and public practice. In partnership with PIAD, INTERSECTIONS brings together projects, networks and programs that not only push the local debate on art, science and technology collaboration, but builds a national network of practice and collaboration.

108 106 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Internasionale gaste International guests Amory Kapufi, Jesse Nsofu Zambia Keith Armstrong Australia Kayza Rose Jamaica / Cameroon / UK Tarik Elmoutawakil United Kingdom Tinashe Tafirenyika Zimbabwe Gwendolyn Tietze Austria / UK Lillian Ee, Ruby Yin Lam Singapore Jenni Lewin-Turner Jamaica / UK Nike Jonah Nigeria / UK Chris Williams Australia Julia Drouhin France / Australia Pip Stafford Australia Bakang Lionj Botswana David Doyle Australia Hassan Mahamdallie United Kingdom Emma Porteous Australia Ella Ziegler Germany Paul Gazzola Australia Guy de Lancey USA / RSA Stef de Paepe Belgium Peg Schuler-Armstrong USA Dimitri Verhulst Belgium Mira Feticu Romania / Netherlands Jaap Scholten Netherlands Arthur Umbgrove Netherlands Frank Westerman Netherlands Anita Rau Badami India / Canada Lynne Kutsukake Canada Klara du Plessis Canada / RSA Delia Jarrett-Macauley Sierra-Leone / UK Goretti Kyomuhendo Uganda / UK Bram de Goeij Netherlands Ssesanga Dennis Ernest Uganda Glen Murray Australia Steve Bull Australia Erwin Maas Netherlands / USA

109 Internasionale gaste International guests Gemeenskap Community 107 Anglo-Boereoorlogmuseum / Anglo-Boer War Museum Die museum streef daarna om n instelling van uitnemendheid te wees waardeur die inklusiwiteit en lyding van alle gemeenskappe in die Anglo- Boereoorlog uitgebeeld word, en daarvolgens die boodskap oordra dat onderhandeling beter is as oorlog. Die museum versamel, bewaar en stal items uit wat verband hou met die Anglo-Boereoorlog van Navorsing, publikasies en opvoeding oor hierdie tema word in samewerking met ander organisasies, nasionaal en internasionaal gedoen om die tema te ontwikkel. Straatadres / Street address: Anglo-Boereoorlogmuseum, Monumentweg, Bloemfontein, Suid-Afrika, 9301 / Anglo-Boer War Museum, Monument Road, Bloemfontein, South Africa 9301 Die Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkundige Museum en Navorsingsentrum (NALN) in Bloemfontein is die sentrale bewaarplek vir alle materiaal en inligting wat die geskiedenis, ontwikkeling en omvang van die Afrikaanse letterkunde, musiek en toneel dokumenteer. NALN se museumversamelings beloop n geraamde driekwartmiljoen items. Benewens meublement en personalia uit talle skrywers en andere se literêre nalatenskap, sluit dit boek- en publikasieversamelings in, asook kluise vol manuskripmateriaal, tydskrifte en koerante, knipselversamelings, bladmusiek-, plakkaat- en programversamelings, die oudiovisuele versameling, en dergelike unieke bewarenswaardighede. Gemeenskap Community Vision: To be an institution of excellence whereby the inclusivity and suffering of all communities during the Anglo-Boer War are depicted, thus propagating the message that negotiation is preferable to war. We collect, curate and display items relating to the Anglo- Boer War of ; do research, publications and education on this theme and cooperate with other organisations, nationally and internationally, in order to develop this theme. T: / E: museum@anglo-boer.co.za W: F: Anglo-Boer War Museum NALN (Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkundige Museum en Navorsingsentrum) The National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre (NALN) in Bloemfontein is the central depository for all material and information that documents the history, development and scope of Afrikaans literature, music and theatre. NALN s museum collection is an estimated three-quarter million items. Besides furniture and personalia from many authors and others literary legacy, it includes book and publication collections, as well as strongrooms full of manuscript material, magazines and newspapers, collections of cuttings, sheet music, poster and program collections, the audio-visual collection and similar unique memorabilia worthy of safekeeping. h/v Elizabeth- en Pres. Brandstraat, Bloemfontein/ Street address: c/o Elizabeth- and Pres Brand Street, Bloemfontein Besoektye: Maandae Vrydae 08:00 16:00/ Visiting hours: Monday Friday 08:00 16:00 Kontakte/Contacts: Navorsingsinligting/Research information: Lacia Viljoen, , lcvnaln@sacr.fs.gov.za Leeskringbesprekings en praatjies / Readers circle discussions and talks: Leana Lategan, / Nasionale Museum / National Museum Dié museum, gestig in 1877, is n natuur-historiese, kultureel-historiese en kunsmuseum. Die Nasionale Museum se doel is om erfenisbronne te bied, asook n genotvolle ervaring vir almal deur gehaltenavorsing, bewaring, opvoeding en uitstallings. Satellietmuseums sluit in Oliewenhuis-kunsmuseum, Freshford-huismuseum, die Eerste Raadsaal en die Wa-museum. This museum, established in 1877, is a natural history, cultural history and art museum. The National Museum aims to provide heritage resources and an enjoyable experience to all people through quality research, conservation, education and exhibitions. Satellite museums include Oliewenhuis Art Museum, Freshford House Museum, the First Raadsaal and Wagon Museum. 36 Aliwalstraat/Street, Bloemfontein Tye/hours: Maan. Tot Vry/Mon. to Fri.: 08:00 17:00 Sat: 10:00 17:00 Son/Sun: 12:00 17:00 Toegang/Entrance: R5, skoliere/scholars: R3, voorskools: gratis/pre-school: free Out@Kovsies Die Out@Kovsies-kantoor, wat omsien na menseregte van die lesbiese, gay- en biseksuele gemeenskappe op die kampusse van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) is onlangs op die Bloemfontein-kampus gestig. Die kantoor is n inisiatief wat saam met die Sentrum vir Gesondheid en Welstand en Studentesake werk. Hulle geniet ook die ondersteuning van die nieregeringsorganisasie Networkings Aids Community of South Africa (Nacosa). Die doel is om n gebalanseerde en vriendelike LGBTI-omgewing op die UV-kampusse te vestig deur kapasiteitsbou, dialoog en programme wat deur die jaar aangebied word. Die kantoor verskaf dienste aan studente en personeel. Vir inligting oor Out@Kovsies en sy dienste, kontak LGBTIQ@ufs.ac.za The Out@Kovsies office, which is concerned with the human rights issues of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gendered and inter-sexed (LGBTI) community on the campuses of the University of the Free State (UFS), was recently established on the Bloemfontein Campus.This office is a collaborative initiative between the Centre for Health and Wellness and Student Affairs. They also enjoy the support of the non-governmental organization Networking Aids Community of South Africa (Nacosa).The goal is to establish a balanced and LGBTI-friendly environment on the UFS campuses through capacity building, dialogue and the programs which will be presented throughout the year. The office provides services to both students and staff. For more information about Out@Kovsies and their services, contact LGBTIQ@ufs.ac.za

110 108 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Borge & donateurs Sponsors & donors Vennote/ Partners Stigterborg/ Founding Sponsor Seniorborge & donateurs/ Senior Sponsors & Donors Projekborge/ Project Sponsors Samewerkende vennote/ Collaborating Partners Coca Cola Drostdyhof PWC NALN Alchemy Guesthouse ER24 Qala Pheleng Tala (QPT/Start Living Green) Department Drama & Theatre Arts, UFS Modern art projects (Map) South Africa Oliewenhuis Art Museum SA Print Group Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery, UFS Anglo- Boereoorlogmuseum Julian Knights Family Trust Botshabelo Township Centre for Development Support, University of the Free State International Society of the Performing Arts (ISPA) Erwin Maas Connecting Dots ASSITEJ South Africa William Humphreys Art Gallery Visual AIDS Project and Connect (UNAIDS) Mary Mofana, Roodewal urbanflow, Brighton Marlborough Hotel and Theatre (Brighton) ISEA Durban Woordfees KKNK Innibos Aardklop Suidoosterfees Students Arts and Culture, University of the Free State Unlimited UK pvi collective, Western Australia Department of Fine Arts, University of the Free State Elite Tents ABSA Theatrerocket AfrikaBurn [In]visible practice VIA Sanlam SANYO Gallery on Leviseur

111 Dagprogram Day programme 109 Personeel Staff Bestuurskomitee Management Committee Annalize Dedekind (Voorsitter) Herskrywer/inhoudsbestuurder, Media24 (Chairperson), Re-writer/content manager, Media24 Prof. Prakash Naidoo Vise-rektor: bedryf, Universiteit van die Vrystaat Vice-rector: Operations, University of the Free State Thoko Nogabe Vrystaatse PACC-voorsitter & NAC-bestuursraadlid Free State PACC Chairperson & NAC Board Member Angelo Mockie Universiteit van die Vrystaat Studentesake: Kuns, kultuur en dialoog University of the Free State Student affairs: Arts, Culture and Dialogue Etienne van Niekerk Direkteur: PriceWaterhouseCoopers Director: PriceWaterhouseCoopers De Villiers Brink Argitek en entrepreneur Architect and entrepreneur Prof. Nico Luwes Mede-professor, drama- en teaterkuns, Universiteit van die Vrystaat Associate Professor, Drama and Theatre Arts, University of the Free State Paul Muller Bemarking en Sirkulasiebestuurder: On the dot Bloemfontein Marketing and Circulation manager: On the dot Bloemfontein Vrystaat Kunstefees Vaste personeel/ Vrystaat Arts Festival Permanent staff Dr Ricardo Peach Direkteur en PIKO-mededirekteur Director and PIAD Co-director Atie Kamper Algemene administrasie en kunstemarkorganiseerder General Administration and Art Market Organiser Michael Garbett Vrynge-koördineerder en administratiewe assistent Vrynge Coordinator and Administrative Assistant Produksie-keuringskomitee/ Production Selection Committee Ricardo Peach Hooffees Voorsitter/Main Festival Chair Gerben Kamper Elretha Britz Francois Smith Hilletje Bashew Johan Cromhout Vrynge- Raadgewende Komitee Vrynge Advisory Committee Nicky Hassett Lesego Motsiri Dion van Niekerk Sesotho vertaling/ Translation Afrilingo Ondersteuningspersoneel Supporting Staff Adriaan Meyer Programbestuurder, Programboekskrywer, Uitvoerende vervaardiger: PAP Program Manager, Program writer, Executive Creative Producer: PAP Adri Van Veijeren Sake-ontwikkelingskonsultant Business Development Consultant Corneli van den Berg Literatuurfeeskoördineerder Literature Festival Coordinator MC Roodt Bestuurder: Vrystaat Kuns & Gesondheid Manager: Free State Arts & Health Thuthukani Ndlovo Literatuurfeesassistent Literature Festival Assistant Thys Heydenrych Tegniese bestuurder Technical Manager Angela de Jesus PIKO-mededirekteur en kurator, visuele kunste PIAD Co-director and Visual Arts Curator Miné Kleynhans Kurator/curator Johannes Stegmann Palesa Motsumi PIKO-koördineerder PIAD Coordinator Lezanda du Plessis PIKO OpenLab-projekbestuurder PIAD OpenLab Project Manager Michelle Hetzel Projekbestuurder: musiek en tegniese organiseerder Project Manager: music and technical organiser Zane Muller Projekbestuurder: Vrywees Project Manager: Vrywees Thabo Pitse Inheemse musiekorganiseerder Indigenous Music Organiser Braam Muller Filmfeesorganiseerder Film Festival Organiser Nike Jonah Uitvoerende Direkteur PACE Executive Director PACE Erwin Maas Direkteur PACE Director PACE Reabetswe Mokone PACE-assistent PACE assistant Taakspan van die UV Task team of the UFS Ria Deysel Terreindienste Facilities Management (Maintenance) Rudi Robinson Valamy Vermeulen Skoonmaakdienste Cleaning Services Tumi Kokome Bidvest Prestige Skoonmaakdienste Bidvest Prestige Cleaning Services Cleaning Services Gerard Hoogendoorn Tuine en reiniging Gardens and Refuse Services De Wet Dimo Tuine en reiniging Gardens and Refuse Services Tewie Willemse Water en riooldienste Water and sewer services Craig Armstrong Elektries: Kunsmark Electrical Services: Arts Market Farral Schoeman Meganiese dienste Mechanical Services Lucas Swart Terreinbestuurder: Kunsmark Terrain Manager Arts Market Michiel Ward Beskermingsdienste Protection Services Noko Masalesa Hoof beskermingsdienste Head Protection Services Dan Alexander Beskermingsdienste Protection Services Wilson Pongwani Kampusverkeerspolisie Campus Traffic Officer Ilze Nikolova Verblyfdienste Housing and Residence Affairs Lourens Erasmus IKT-dienste ICT Services Thato Block UV gesondheid en veiligheid UFS Health & Safety

112 110 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Diensverskaffers Service Providers Computicket Kaartjies kan landwyd bespreek word by enige Shoprite of Checkers se Moneymarket-toonbank. Bespreek ook op Computicket se webwerf by of skakel Jy kan ook die Computicket-toepassing aflaai op jou slimfoon vanaf die Google Playstore of itunes en daarop kaartjies bespreek al wat jy nodig het, is jou kredietkaart om by enige Computicket-toonbank of by die deur jou kaartjie te ontvang. n Kaartjieskantoor sal ook tydens die fees in die Kunstetrust-Odeion se portaal en op die feesterrein by die Computicket sleepwa bedryf word. Tickets may be bought at any Shoprite or Checkers Moneymarket counter countrywide. Bookings may also be done on the Computicket web-site or phone Or download the Computicket App from the Google Playstore or itunes and book online all you need is your credit card to collect your tickets at any Computicket counter or at the door. During the festival a ticket office will be run at the Kunstrust- Odeion and on the festival grounds at the Computicket Van. Computicket Print@Home Veilig, maklik en gerieflik. Druk jou Computicket-kaartjie tuis en neem dit saam na die feeslokaal vir vinnige, maklike toegang by die deur. / Safe, easy and convenient. Print your Computicket ticket at home and take it to the festival venue for quick, easy access at the door. Kunstemark/Arts Market Die Kunstemark se stalletjies sal van 10:00 tot 18:00 oop wees op Di 10 Julie; Wo 11 Julie en Do 12 Julie van 09:00 tot 18:00 en op Vry 13 Julie en Sa 14 Julie van 09:00 21:00. Die mark is nie oop op Maandag 9 Julie nie. The stalls at the Art Market will be open from 10:00 to 18:00 on Tues 10 July; from 09:00 18:00 on Wed 11 July and Thurs 12 July; and on Fri 13 July and Sat 14 July from 09:00 to 21:00. The market will not be open on Monday 9 July. Persone met gestremdhede/ Disabled persons Vir inligting oor toeganklikheid vir persone met gestremdhede, kontak gerus die Eenheid vir Persone met Gestremdhede van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat. For information regarding accessibility for people with disabilities, please contact the Unit for People with Disabilities of the University of the Free State. Charity Morrison: , ; morrisonca@ufs.ac.za Martie Miranda: , ; mirandamh@ufs.ac.za ER24 Vir mediese noodgevalle: (Medi-Clinic) ER24 direkte noodnommer: of ER24 landwye noodnommer: Vir veiligheidsnoodgevalle, bel UV-beskermingsdienste: For medical emergencies: (Medi-Clinic) ER24 direct emergency number: or ER24 countrywide emergency number: For safety emergencies, phone UFS security services: Inligting/Information Kunstetrust-Odeion Aanwysings na Civic, Sand- & André-teaters/ Directions to Civic, Sand & André theatres Van die UV-hoofhek: regs met Nelson Mandela-rylaan wat Zastronstraat word tot by Markgraaffstraat, draai regs, Civic lê links en die Sand du Plessis-teater regs. Die André Huguenetteater is agter die Sand in Eerste Laan oorkant Loch Logan Waterfront. Van die suidhek draai links tot by Pres. Paul Kruger-laan, draai links (dit word Parkweg), by die SUT-hek, draai links in Markgraaffstraat. GPS Civic: S , E Sand: S , E André: S , E From the UFS main gate: turn right into Nelson Mandela Drive, becoming Zastron Street, at Markgraaff Street turn right; Civic on the left, Sand du Plessis Theatre on the right. André Huguenet Theatre is behind the Sand in First Avenue, opposite the Loch Logan Waterfront. From the southern gate: turn left until Pres Paul Kruger Avenue, turn left (it becomes Park Road), at the CUT gate, turn left into Markgraaff Street. GPS Civic: S , E Sand: S , E André: S , E Aanwysings na Joolkol/ Directions to Ragfarm Park West, UV Kampus/ UFS Campus Joolkol: , S Sleutel vir simbole Key for icons Tye / Dates Teks / Script $ Vervaardiger / Producer $$ Toegang / Admission Verwerking / Attangement or Adaptation Fasiliteerder / Facilitator Regie / Direction Ouderdomsperk / Age restriction Videograaf / Videographer Tydsduur / Duration Musiek / Music Fotograaf / Photographer Plek / Venue Choreografie / Choreography Dirigent of koorleier / Conductor Met / With Beskermheer / Patron Genre / Genre...? Taal / Language Land van oorsprong / Country of origin open Amptelike opening / Official opening ABC Vertaling / Translation Kostuums / Costumes Konsep / Concept Onderskrifte / Subtitles Dekor / Decor Kuns / Art Aanbieder / Presenter Besprekingspaneel / Discussion Panel Ontwerp / Design Verhoogbestuurder / Stage Manager Artistieke Afronding / Artistic Finishing Klank / Sound Projeksies / Projections Produksiehuis / Prduction House

113 Dagprogram Day programme 111 Dagprogram Day programme Saterdag 7 Jul 09:00-16:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-17:00 PACE - Albert Wessels Auditorium Hub 10:00 VROST: Vrystaat Open Studio Tour FULL PACKAGE WITH BUS - Mabaleng Gebou, UFS Kampus 10:00 VROST: Purple Tour Single Package own travel - The Gallery House 10:00 VROST: Purple Tour Single Package with bus - The Gallery House 10:00 VROST: Turqouise Tour Single Package with bus - Mabaleng Gebou, UFS Kampus 10:00 VROST: Vrystaat Open Studio Tour Full Package own travel - Mabaleng Gebou, UFS Kampus 10:00 VROST: Turqouise Tour Single Package own travel - Mabaleng Gebou, UFS Kampus 14:00 VROST: Blue Tour Single Package with bus - Gallery on Leviseur 14:00 VROST: Pink Tour Single Package with bus - CUT Campus, Artis Building 14:00 VROST: Pink Tour Single Package own travel - CUT Campus, Artis Building 14:00 VROST: Blue Tour Single Package own travel - Gallery on Leviseur 20:00 Hani: The Legacy - kyknet-scaena Sunday 8 Jul 09:00-12:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 09:00-12:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-16:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 09:00-18:00 Flux - kyknet-sceana foyer, University of the Free State 09:00-18:00 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 09:00-16:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-17:00 PACE - Albert Wessels Auditorium Hub 10:00 VROST: Turqouise Tour Single Package with bus - Mabaleng Gebou, UFS Kampus 10:00 VROST: Purple Tour Single Package with bus - The Gallery House 10:00 VROST: Vrystaat Open Studio Tour FULL PACKAGE WITH BUS - CUT Campus, Artis Building 10:00 VROST: Vrystaat Open Studio Tour FULL PACKAGE OWN TRAVEL - CUT Campus, Artis Building 10:00 VROST: Purple Tour Single Package own travel - The Gallery House 10:00 VROST: Turqouise Tour Single Package own travel - Mabaleng Gebou, UFS Kampus 14:00 VROST: Pink Tour Single Package with bus - CUT Campus, Artis Building 14:00 VROST: Blue Tour Single Package with bus - Gallery on Leviseur 14:00 VROST: Pink Tour Single Package own travel- CUT Campus, Artis Building 14:00 VROST: Blue Tour Single Package own travel - Gallery on Leviseur 14:00 Swerfgoed: André Huguenet 18:00 Hani: The Legacy - kyknet-scaena 18:00 Vyf klaviere - Kunstetrust-Odeion 19:30 Dozi & Refentse - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 19:30 Swerfgoed: André Huguenet Maandag 9 Jul 08:00-17:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 09:00-18:00 littlehistory a retroflection - Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery 09:00-18:00 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 09:00-18:00 Flux - kyknet - Sceana foyer, University of the Free State 09:00-17:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-17:00 PACE - Albert Wessels Auditorium Hub 9:00 Poësiewerkswinkel / Poetry Workshop - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 9:00 Reza de Wet-fees, Groep 1 - Albert Wessels Auditorium 9:30 A quiet passion - Film Studio 10:00 Hans Haas in Hartenbos - kyknet-repteater 10:00 Hani: The Legacy - kyknet-scaena 10:00 Slightly nutty - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 10:00 Swerfgoed: André Huguenet 10:00 Werner creates storiesmakers - Downstage 10:00 Imvuselelo the revival - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 10:30 Bloed/Blut - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 10:30 Geboorte - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 11:00 Fanfares in die Vrystaat - Kunstetrust-Odeion 11:30 Mokete Poetry Explosion - Civic 11:30 Mike & Mavis - Wynand Mouton 12:00 Ingrid Jonker - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 12:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 12:00 The salesman - Film Studio 12:00 Slightly nutty - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 12:00 Die Avonture van Bal-Oog en Brommel: Moord in Ixiastraat - ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 12:30 In your hands - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 13:00 Cry the beloved country - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 13:00 Die brawe dade van n klein muis - kyknet-repteater 13:30 Blou - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 13:30 Spanningsverhale - vroueskrywers se unieke invalshoek - ATKV- Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 13:30 What a difference jazz makes - Downstage 14:00 In your hands - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 14:00 Girls in their Sunday dresses - André Huguenet 14:00 Johny Boskak is feeling funny - kyknet-scaena 14:00 Reza de Wet-fees, Groep 2 - Albert Wessels 14:00 Reflections on a Legend Kunstetrust-Odeion 14:30 The other side of hope - Film Studio 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 Light on leadership - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 15:00 SAUK Die eerste 60 jaar - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 15:00 The story of Adam & if - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 15:00 Wild - Wynand Mouton 15:30 Uit die bloute - Civic 16:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 16:00 Pip & Plop - kyknet-repteater 16:00 Road trip - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 Beneath the same silence - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 16:30 Hoezit Antie? Vrikkie hier - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 17:00 Duo! - Kunstetrust-Odeion 17:00 Aquarius - Film Studio

114 112 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Dagprogram Day programme 17:00 Strooijonker - Downstage 17:00 Raak - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 17:30 An evening where poetry meets jazz - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 Reza de Wet-fees, Groep 3 - Albert Wessels 18:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 18:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 18:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 18:15 ART(i) Wezile Mgibe - Scaena 18:30 Opening: Flux - KykNET- Sceana foyer, University of the Free State 19:00 Opening: Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 19:00 Operasie Holm - Wynand Mouton 19:30 Bliss - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 19:30 Die Hammers - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 19:30 Cion - Sand du Plessis 19:30 Alpha - André Huguenet 19:30 Wie s jou pappa? - kyknet-repteater 19:30 Manie Jackson - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 20:00 littlehistory a retroflection - Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery 20:00 Blondes, Rach & Rav - Kunstetrust - Odeion 20:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 20:00 Blondes - Kunstetrust-Odeion 20:00 Klippe wat val - kyknet-scaena 20:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 20:00 GRIL - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie Tuesday 10 Jul 08:00-17:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 09:00-18:00 littlehistory a retroflection - Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery 09:00-17:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 9:00 Fiksiekursus / Fiction Course - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 09:00-18:00 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 09:00-18:00 Flux - KykNET-Sceana foyer, University of the Free State 9:00 Graduation - Film Studio 9:00 Reza de Wet-fees, Groep 4 - Albert Wessels 10:00-12:00 Daily druid walks Willem Boshoff 10:00 Dancing Series - Contemporary Dance Class - Vrynge Farm (Exr7) 10:00 Blondes, Rach & Rav - Kunstetrust - Odeion 10:00 Historiese nabetragting die Anglo Boereoorlog verlewendig - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 10:00 3 Susters - Wynand Mouton 10:00 Klippe wat val - kyknet-scaena 10:00 Hans Haas in Hartenbos - kyknet-repteater 10:00 Mokete Poetry Explosion - Civic 10:00 Slightly nutty - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 10:00 Werner creates storiesmakers - Downstage 10:00 Troos - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 10:00 Kawakawas - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 10:00 Die Hammers - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 10:00 There s never a bad time to party - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 10:30 Asielsoekers na Europa n tragiese bestaan Asylum-seekers in Europe a tragic existence - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 11:00 #VSLitfees storie-uur - ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 11:30 The olive tree - Film Studio 11:30 Flennie die snare - Sand du Plessis 12:00 Tell me your story - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 12:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 12:00 Slightly nutty - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 12:30 Pip & Plop - kyknet-repteater 12:30 Reflections on a Legend Kunstetrust-Odeion 13:00 Cry the beloved country - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 13:00 Geboorte - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 13:30 Gesinsmoorde wat steek daar agter? - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 13:30 Operasie Holm - Wynand Mouton 13:30 Fotostaatmasjien oorgeklank - Downstage 14:00 Dancing series - master class - Vrynge Farm (Exr7) 14:00 Kultuurgrense of kultuurbande die rol van poësie Cultural boundaries or cultural ties poetry s role - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 14:00 The Radioactive Poetry Workshops - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 14:00 Reza de Wet-fees, Groep 5 - Albert Wessels 14:00 Loving Vincent - Film Studio 14:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 14:00 Weerkaats - kyknet-scaena 14:30 Dibopeho tsa Sepakapakeng - Naval Hill Planetarium 14:30 Charred lullabies - Civic 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 disobedience rules! - Hoffman Square 15:00 Tieners in oënskou - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 15:00 Die brawe dade van n klein muis - kyknet-repteater 15:00 Cello and organ moods - Kunstetrust-Odeion 15:00 The story of Adam & if - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 15:00 Girls in their Sunday dresses - André Huguenet 15:30 Meer as net rugby - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 15:30 Die laaste sprokie - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 16:00 Kilamanjaro - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 16:00 After the storm - Film Studio 16:00 Imvuselelo the revival - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 16:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 16:00 Vanaf die aarde na die heelal - Naval Hill Planetarium 16:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 How to traverse literary cultural boundaries? Hoe word kultuurgrense literêr oorskrei? - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 16:30 Strooijonker - Downstage 16:30 Frenzy for two (or more) - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 17:00 Fanfares in die Vrystaat - Kunstetrust-Odeion 17:00 Half-leeg - kyknet-scaena 17:00 Mike & Mavis - Wynand Mouton 17:30 Koos van der Merwe: Droom Marta Droom - Aasvoëlklub 17:30 Rhythm and poetry - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 18:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 18:00 Opening: Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Annex Gallery) 18:00 NRNNSA - kyknet-repteater 16:00-18:00 Orkes van tonge Orchestra of tongues Orchestra ea maleme - Callie Human (kelder / basement) 18:00 Hulde aan helde: CJ Langenhoven / Celebrating heroes: CJ Langenhoven - NALN 18:30 A quiet passion - Film Studio 18:30 Versnit Vers Nut - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 18:30 The stone mother (herself) - Beyers Naudé Gazellie 18:30 Reza de Wet-fees, Groep 6 - Albert Wessels

115 Dagprogram Day programme 113 Dagprogram Day programme 19:00 Opening: TACIT - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Reservoir) 19:30 Brendan Peyper - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 19:30 My vrou se man se mannetjie - Sand du Plessis 19:30 Akkordeon-aksente - Downstage 19:30 Alpha - André Huguenet 19:30 Vir. Ander - Joolkol 19:30 GRIL - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 19:30 Singing anthems for rain - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 20:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 20:00 Muses ballet - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 20:00 Dowwe Wicus & Dolla van der Merwe - Civic 20:00 Duo! - Kunstetrust-Odeion 20:30 Johny Boskak is feeling funny - kyknet-scaena 20:30 Koos van der Merwe: Droom Marta Droom - Aasvoëlklub 20:30 Wild - Wynand Mouton 20:30 Rooilug - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 21:00 Wie s jou pappa? - kyknet-repteater Woensdag 11 Jul 08:00-17:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 09:00-18:00 littlehistory a retroflection - Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery 09:00-18:00 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 09:00-18:00 Flux - kyknet-sceana foyer, University of the Free State 09:00-17:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-17:00 Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Annex Gallery) 09:00-17:00 TACIT - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Reservoir) 9:00 Mustang - Film Studio 9:00 Fiksiekursus / Fiction Course - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 10:00-12:00 Daily druid walks Willem Boshoff 10:00 Some kind of black - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 10:00 Sesotho Ngola Lengolo / Sesotho Writers Course - NALN Komiteekamer 10:00 Die Hammers - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 10:00 Die laaste sprokie - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 10:00 Raak - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 10:00 Johny Boskak is feeling funny - kyknet-scaena 10:00 Tok Tok - Albert Wessels 10:00 Hans Haas in Hartenbos - kyknet-repteater 10:00 Let is go with the FSSO - Kunstetrust-Odeion 10:00 Mokete Poetry Explosion - Civic 10:00 Mike & Mavis - Wynand Mouton 10:00 Alpha - André Huguenet 10:00 In your hands - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 10:00 Flennie die snare - Sand du Plessis 10:30 Fusion, symbiosis or disjunction. At the cross section between East and West - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 10:30 For coloured girls - Downstage 11:00 The stone mother (herself) - Beyers Naudé Gazellie 10:30-12:00 A.I.R (Altitude Immersive Radio) - Adelaide Tambo Public Library 11:00 #VSLitfees Storie-uur - ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 11:00 Space shapes - Naval Hill Planetarium 11:00 After the storm - Film Studio 11:30 In your hands - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 12:00 Hans Haas in Hartenbos - kyknet-repteater 12:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 12:00 Jak de Priester-reënboog oor Suid-Afrika - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 12:00 The past, present, future of South African politics? Die verlede, hede, toekoms van Suid-Afrikaanse Politiek? - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 12:30 Die groot geskenk van moedertaal - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 12:30 Out tthere: The quest for extrasolar worlds - Naval Hill Planetarium 12:30 Singing anthems for rain - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 13:00 disobedience rules! - Hoffman Square 13:00 Kosdemonstrasie - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 13:00 Koek en tert - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 13:00 Uit die bloute - Civic 13:00 Two violinists - Kunstetrust-Odeion 13:00 Die laaste sprokie - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 13:30 Strooijonker - Downstage 13:30 Bome van kennis: Die voor- en nalewens van boeke Trees of knowledge: The pre- and afterlives of book - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 13:30 Manhood pts 1, 2 & 3 - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 13:30 Half-leeg - kyknet-scaena 13:30 n Gewigtige saak - Albert Wessels 13:30 Wild - Wynand Mouton 13:30 A woman s life - Film Studio 14:00 The Radioactive Poetry Workshops - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 14:00 Op die spore van bevryding bustoer / Tracing liberation bus tour - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 14:15 Die plek van Afrikaans in n veeltalige en multikulturele samelewing wat hou die toekoms in? - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 14:30 Pip & Plop - kyknet-repteater 14:30 Mission to Mars - Naval Hill Planetarium 14:30 New Contrast: South African Literary Journal - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 14:30 Los asseblief n boodskap - André Huguenet 15:00 Cultural management - Vrynge Farm (Exr4) 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 Die dood en die sin van die lewe - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 15:00 The stone mother (herself) - Beyers Naudé Gazellie 15:30 The other voice - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 16:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 16:00 What the tuck - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 16:00 Graduation - Film Studio 16:00 Hoekom is die badkamer vloer nat? - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 16:00 Dowwe Wicus & Dolla van der Merwe - Civic 16:00 Sake en Sauvignon Residensiële eiendom: Is dit n belegging? - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 16:00 CH3 met Chris Chameleon & CH2 - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 16:00 Snijpracticum met Frank Westerman - ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 Fotostaatmasjien oorgeklank - Downstage 16:30 Beneath the same silence - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 16:30 Cello and organ moods - Kunstetrust-Odeion 17:00 Mike & Mavis - Wynand Mouton 17:00 Klippe wat val - kyknet-scaena 17:00 Irritasie vir die nasie! - Albert Wessels 17:00 Die brawe dade van n klein muis - kyknet-repteater 17:30 Beauty and the Beast - Aasvoëlklub 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 Sight /Sig - A Vertical Journey - Naval Hill Planetarium 18:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 18:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 18:00 Hulde aan helde: Dan Sleigh & Hermann Giliomee / Celebrating heroes: Dan Sleigh & Hermann Giliomee - NALN 18:30 Loving Vincent - Film Studio 18:30 Orphans play reading - Soetdoring - PACOFS Gazellie

116 114 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Dagprogram Day programme 19:00 Geskeurde vellies - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 19:00 Frenzy for two (or more) - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 19:00 Soebatsfontein - André Huguenet 19:30 Sol Plaatje Lesing / Sol Plaatje Lecture - Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe (EBW) Gebou, Ouditorium 19:30 Valencia - Downstage 19:30 Bliss - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 19:30 Vir. Ander - Joolkol 19:30 My vrou se man se mannetjie - Sand du Plessis 20:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 20:00 Bal-Oog en Brommel: moord in Ixiastraat - Civic 20:00 3 Susters - Wynand Mouton 20:00 Kurt Darren - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 20:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 20:00 Wie s jou pappa? - kyknet-repteater 20:30 Die jaar van die avo - Albert Wessels 20:30 The Little Prince - kyknet-scaena 20:30 Beauty and the Beast - Aasvoëlklub 20:30 My Miriam Makeba story - Kunstetrust-Odeion 21:00 GRIL - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie Thursday 12 Jul 09:00-13:00 ACT DALRO Nedbank Scholarship Auditions - Vrynge Farm (Exr7) 08:00-17:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 09:00-18:00 littlehistory a retroflection - Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery 09:00-18:00 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 09:00-18:00 Flux - KykNET-Sceana foyer, University of the Free State 9:00-17:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-17:00 Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Annex Gallery) 09:00-17:00 TACIT - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Reservoir) 9:00 The other side of hope - Film Studio 9:00 Fiksiekursus / Fiction Course - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 9:00 UFS Inaugural Thought Leader Series: The politics of land reform/ Die politiek van grondhervorming - Equitas Building, Senate Hall 9:30 Cry the beloved country - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 9:30 Babah - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 10:00-12:00 Daily druid walks Willem Boshoff 10:00 The Little Prince - kyknet-scaena 10:00 Waarom mans altyd reg is (en ander onnoselhede) - ATKV-Boeke- Oase (Hoofsaal) 10:00 Sesotho Ngola Lengolo / Sesotho Writers Course - NALN Komiteekamer 10:00 Haal asem - Wynand Mouton 10:00 Die jaar van die avo - Albert Wessels 10:00 Pip & Plop - kyknet-repteater 10:00 My Miriam Makeba story - Kunstetrust-Odeion 10:00 Lollos & Lettie 10 jaar basaar! - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 10:00 Bal-Oog en Brommel: moord in Ixiastraat - Civic 10:00 Soebatsfontein - André Huguenet 10:00 My vrou se man se mannetjie - Sand du Plessis 10:00 Akkordeon-aksente - Downstage 10:00-12:00 Orkes van tonge Orchestra of tongues Orchestra ea maleme - Callie Human (kelder / basement) 10:00 Manhood pts 1, 2 & 3 - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 10:30 n Reis van Nederlands na Afrikaans A journey from Dutch to Afrikaans - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 11:00 #VSLitfees Storie-uur - ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 11:00 disobedience rules! - Hoffman Square 11:00 Manhood pts 1, 2 & 3 - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 11:00 UFS Inaugural Thought Leader Series: Land reform and human rights / Grondhervorming en menseregte - Equitas Building, Senate Hall 11:15 A woman s life - Film Studio 12:00 Land rights Landregte - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 12:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 12:00 Kasi-stories - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 12:30 Hoekom is die badkamer vloer nat? - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 12:30 The nursery rhyme effect - kyknet-repteater 13:00 Tony Ullyatt: An unobtrusive vice - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 13:00 Fotostaatmasjien oorgeklank - Downstage 13:00 Weerkaats - kyknet-scaena 13:00 n Gewigtige saak - Albert Wessels 13:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 13:00 Kosdemonstrasie - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 13:00 Two violinists - Kunstetrust-Odeion 13:30 n Saak van geloof - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 13:30 3 Susters - Wynand Mouton 13:30 CH3 met Chris Chameleon & CH2 - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 13:30 Road trip - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 13:30 Muses ballet - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 14:00 Are we the one?: ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 14:00 Mustang - Film Studio 14:00 The Radioactive Poetry Workshops - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 14:00 Hulde aan helde: Flaxman Qoopane / Celebrating heroes: Flaxman Qoopane - NALN 14:00 Kuns van verdwyn - André Huguenet 14:00 Uit die bloute - Civic 14:00 UFS Inaugural Thought Leader Series: Land reform and organised agriculture / Grondhervorming en georganiseerde landbou - Equitas Building, Senate Hall 14:30 RuimteWandel/ SpaceWalk - Naval Hill Planetarium 14:30 The nursery rhyme effect - kyknet-repteater 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 Waar rats die ribbok gaan - briewe van Elsabe Steenberg - ATKV- Boeke-Oase (Tent) 15:00 Die laaste sprokie - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 15:00 Katelknaap kontemporêre erotiese fiksie - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 15:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 15:00 Troos - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 15:00 Producing Vrynge Farm (Exr4) 16:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 16:00 Sake en Sauvignon Aftrede: Hoe bestuur jy jou geld ná aftrede? - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 16:00 Harry & Jackie: tussen die bokse - kyknet-scaena 16:00 Phantom of the Universe: The hunt for dark matter - Naval Hill Planetarium 16:00 What the tuck - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 16:00 UFS Inaugural Thought Leader Series: Land reform and food security / Grondhervorming en voedselsekuriteit - Equitas Building, Senate Hall 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 Migration is nothing new how is it described in the twenty-first century? - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 16:30 The olive tree - Film Studio 16:30 Bewitched on Broadway - Kunstetrust-Odeion 16:30 J.R.R Tolkien bustoer / J.R.R Tolkien bus tour - NALN 16:30 Valencia - Downstage 16:30 Imvuselelo the revival - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 17:00 Wild - Wynand Mouton 17:00 Vertel nog - Albert Wessels 17:30 Touch of Class - Aasvoëlklub 17:30 White Star Liner - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent) 17:30 NRNNSA - kyknet-repteater 17:30 Hierdie lewe - André Huguenet

117 Dagprogram Day programme 115 Dagprogram Day programme 17:30 Raak - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 18:00 AfrikaBurn Blank Canvas Express - Vrynge Farm (Exr4) 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 Sight / Sig - A vertical journey - Naval Hill Planetarium 18:00 Staging change (A Re-Future project) - Art Market 18:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 18:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 18:00 Versnit Vers Nut - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 18:30 Lekkerbekkers - Solo Gracia Gastehuis 19:00 Kilamanjaro - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 19:00 The salesman - Film Festival 19:00 Skoonlief en die Ondier - Beyers Naude Gazellie 19:30 What a difference jazz makes - Downstage 19:30 Vir. Ander - Joolkol 19:30 All the way from Bloem - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 20:00 Andre die skreeusnaakse hipnotiseur praat Afrikaans - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 20:00 Flennie die snare - Sand du Plessis 20:00 Die baba met die badwater - Civic 20:00 Is die bar al oop? - kyknet-scaena 20:00 Koek en tert - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 20:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 20:00 Charl du Plessis trio - opposites attract - Kunstetrust-Odeion 20:30 Haal asem - Wynand Mouton 20:30 Irritasie vir die nasie! - Albert Wessels 20:30 Refraction - kyknet-repteater 20:30 Monsieur Ibrahim en die blomme van die Koran - André Huguenet 20:30 Touch of Class - Aasvoëlklub 20:30 Rooilug - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 21:00 Francois van Coke - Blêrkas Vrydag 13 Jul 08:00-17:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 09:00-18:00 littlehistory a retroflection - Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery 09:00-18:00 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 09:00-18:00 Flux - KykNET-Sceana foyer, University of the Free State 09:00-17:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-17:00 Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Annex Gallery) 09:00-17:00 TACIT - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Reservoir) 9:00 Hulde aan helde: Dalene Matthee Celebrating Heroes: Dalene Mathee - Film Studio 10:00-12:00 Daily druid walks Willem Boshoff 10:00 Bloed die prys van vrede? Blood the price of peace? - ATKV- Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 10:00 Irritasie vir die nasie! - Albert Wessels 10:00 Tholwana Tsa Tokoloho Anthology of Sesotho Short Stories - NALN 10:00 Speaking the language of land: ecopoetry writing workshop - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 10:00 The nursery rhyme effect - kyknet-repteater 10:00 Let is go with the FSSO - Kunstetrust-Odeion 10:00 Lollos & Lettie 10 jaar basaar! - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 10:00 Die baba met die badwater - Civic 10:00 Monsieur Ibrahim en die blomme van die Koran - André Huguenet 10:00 My vrou se man se mannetjie - Sand du Plessis 10:00 Muses ballet - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 10:30 Fiela se kind - Film Studio 10:30 Manne - Wynand Mouton 10:30 Is die bar al oop? - kyknet-scaena 10:30 What the tuck - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 10:30 Wie gaan in 2019 regeer? Who will rule in 2019? - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 11:00 Hoekom is die badkamer vloer nat? - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 11:00 RSG-blokraai Kompetisie Uitdun Rondte 1 Elimination Round 1 - Suidblok 1 11:00 #VSLitfees Storie-uur - ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 12:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 12:00 Staatskaping die volk veg terug State capture the people s revolt - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 12:00 The nursery rhyme effect - kyknet-repteater 12:30 Manne - Wynand Mouton 12:30 From earth to the universe - Naval Hill Planetarium 12:30 Is die bar al oop? - kyknet-scaena 12:30 Ingrid Jonker - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 12:30 fynbesnaard (CH2 featuring World@South) - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 13:00 Andre die skreeusnaakse hipnotiseur praat Afrikaans - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 13:00 Problemski Hotel - Film Studio 13:30 Vertel nog - Albert Wessels 13:30 Charl du Plessis trio - opposites attract - Kunstetrust-Odeion 13:30 Kuns van verdwyn - André Huguenet 13:30 What a difference jazz makes - Downstage 13:30 Singing anthems for rain - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 13:30 Kinderverhale illustrasie en vertaling Children s stories illustration and translation - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 14:00 Are we the one?: ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 14:00 RSG-blokraai Kompetisie Uitdun Rondte 2 Elimination Round 2 - Suidblok 1 14:00 Hans Haas in Hartenbos - kyknet-repteater 14:00 Frenzy for two (or more) - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 14:00 Ruimtevorms - Naval Hill Planetarium 14:00 The Radioactive Poetry Workshops - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Kanselierskamer) 14:30 Charred lullabies - Civic 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 Babah - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 15:00 The stone mother (herself) - Beyers Naudé Gazellie 15:15 Problemski Hotel: from life to page to screen - Film Studio 16:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 16:00 Solar System Extremes - Naval Hill Planetarium 16:00 Operasie Holm - Wynand Mouton 16:00 Sake en Sauvignon Kriptogeld: Gaan dit die wêreld verander? - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 16:00 Jak de Priester-reënboog oor Suid-Afrika - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 16:00-18:00 Orkes van tonge Orchestra of tongues Orchestra ea maleme - Callie Human (kelder / basement) 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 Weerkaats - kyknet-scaena 16:30 Hierdie lewe - André Huguenet 16:30 Kawakawas - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 16:30 Bliss - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 16:30 Tussen tradisie en eksperiment: die ontwikkeling van Afrikaanse digkuns - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 16:30 Valencia - Downstage 17:00 Theatre Benevolent Fund - Vrynge Farm (Exr4) 17:00 n Gewigtige saak - Albert Wessels 17:00 Amanda Strydom - so onner deur die maan - Kunstetrust-Odeion 17:00 Raak - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 17:00 Geskeurde vellies - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 17:00 Skoonlief en die Ondier - Beyers Naude Gazellie 17:30 Wie s jou pappa? - kyknet-repteater 17:30 #VSLitfees Poetry Slam - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Tent)

118 116 Vrystaat Kunstefees Arts Festival Tsa-Botjhaba 8-14 Jul 2018 Kaartjies beskikbaar by Computicket. Tickets available from Computicket. Dagprogram Day programme 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 18:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 18:00 Staging Change (A Re-Future project) - Vrynge Farm 18:00 Radio Kalahari Orkes - Aasvoëlklub 18:30 Kasi-stories - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 18:30 Lekkerbekkers - Solo Gracia Gastehuis 19:00 Parletones - Sand du Plessis 19:30 For coloured girls - Downstage 19:30 Harry & Jackie: tussen die bokse - kyknet-scaena 19:30 Vir. Ander - Joolkol 19:30 Skoonlief en die Ondier - Beyers Naude Gazellie 19:30 Chris Chameleon in n Boo!tiful geraas - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 20:00 Vlieks - Film Studio 20:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 20:00 Spanish Fire - Civic 20:00 Tok Tok - Albert Wessels 20:00 Bring It & Sing It - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 20:00 Los asseblief n boodskap - André Huguenet 20:00 Haal asem - Wynand Mouton 20:30 Refraction - kyknet-repteater 20:30 Rocco de Villiers, wees net jouself - Kunstetrust-Odeion 20:30 Blou - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 20:30 Rooilug - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 21:00 Radio Kalahari Orkes - Aasvoëlklub Saturday 14 Jul 08:00-17:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-17:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 8:30 Fees van die sintuie - Ramblers Klub 09:00-18:00 Sanlam Portrait Award 2017 Top 40 Exhibition - Centenary Gallery 09:00-18:00 Flux - KykNET- Sceana foyer, University of the Free State 09:00-18:00 littlehistory a retroflection - Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery 09:00-16:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-16:00 Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Annex Gallery) 09:00-16:00 TACIT - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Reservoir) 9:00 Babah - Soetdoring -PACOFS Gazellie 9:30 BERGMAN 100: The virgin spring - Film Studio 10:00-12:00 Daily druid walks Willem Boshoff 10:00 Second Radio Picnic with poetry reading and performance - Front of Literature festival tent 10:00 Staging Change (A Re-Future project) - Roodewal, 129 Vlei Avenue 10:00 Harry & Jackie: tussen die bokse - kyknet-scaena 10:00 Tok Tok - Albert Wessels 10:00 Hans Haas in Hartenbos - kyknet-repteater 10:00 Rocco de Villiers, wees net jouself - Kunstetrust-Odeion 10:00 Chris Chameleon in n Boo!tiful geraas - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 10:00 Spanish Fire - Civic 10:00 Los asseblief n boodskap - André Huguenet 10:00 Koek en tert - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 10:00 Werner creates storiesmakers - Downstage 10:00 Kilamanjaro - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 10:00 RSG Blokraai Kompetisie Semi-finaal / Semi-final - Suidblok 1 10:00 Operasie Holm - Wynand Mouton 10:00 AIR Picnic - ATKV-Boeke-oase (Tent) 10:30 Dance exchange - Vrynge Farm (UV - Pluimbalsaal) 10:30 Vandag wil ek my blou skoene dra - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 10:30 East west where is best? Oos wes tuis bes? - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 11:00 Radio Kalahari Orkes - Aasvoëlklub 11:30 BERGMAN 100: Cries and whispers - Film Studio 11:00 Ingrid Jonker - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 12:00 RSG Blokraai Kompetisie Finaal / Final - Suidblok 1 12:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 12:00 Die Smit-moorde: Ek is Liza Smit - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 12:30 Harry & Jackie: tussen die bokse - kyknet-scaena 12:30 RuimteWandel/ SpaceWalk - Naval Hill Planetarium 13:00 SA National Youth Orchestra Live! - Sand du Plessis 13:00 Koos Kombuis: In die middel - Aasvoëlklub 13:00 Kosdemonstrasie - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 13:00 Blou - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 13:00 Akkordeon-aksente - Downstage 13:30 Hierdie lewe - André Huguenet 13:30 La Bohème (Puccini) - Film Studio 13:30 Die jaar van die avo - Albert Wessels 13:30 3 Susters - Wynand Mouton 13:30 Texas Girls Choir: crossing borders - Kunstetrust-Odeion 13:30 Navi Redd - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 13:30 The other voice - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 13:30 Geskeurde vellies - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 13:30 16 Dinge wat ek nie moes sê nie - ATKV-Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 13:30 Die brawe dade van n klein muis - kyknet-repteater 14:00 Skoonlief en die Ondier - Beyers Naude Gazellie 14:00 Daar buite: die soektog na wêrelde buite die sonnestelsel - Naval Hill Planetarium 14:00 Bal-Oog en Brommel: moord in Ixiastraat - Civic 14:30 Andre die skreeusnaakse hipnotiseur praat Afrikaans - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal) 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 15:00 Spoegwolf - Aasvoëlklub 15:00 Truitjie roer my nie: oor Kempton en ander k-woorde - ATKV- Boeke-Oase (Hoofsaal) 15:30 Kawakawas - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 16:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 16:00 The forgotten kingdom - Film Studio 16:00 Sake en Sauvignon Entrepreneurskap: Hoe word jy jou eie baas? - Netwerk24 Feeskafee 16:00 Geboorte - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 16:00 For coloured girls - Downstage 16:00 Is die bar al oop? - kyknet-scaena 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 16:30 Soebatsfontein - André Huguenet 16:30 Die Hammers - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2) 17:00 Refraction - kyknet-repteater 17:00 Amanda Strydom - so onner deur die maan - Kunstetrust-Odeion 17:00 fynbesnaard (CH2 featuring World@South) - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 17:30 Kasi-stories - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 18:00 Vlieks - Film Studio 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 1: Bang, Koud, Winkelpop - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 2: Broei, Rou, Anders - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 DEURnis: Pakket 3: Bloos, Toets, Hoffie - Beyers Naude Residence 18:00 Sight/ Sig - A Vertical Journey - Naval Hill Planetarium 18:00 Miss Vrystaat - Vrynge Farm (UV Pluimbalsaal / UFS Badminton Hall) 18:00 Koekkabaret - Koekela 18:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 18:00 Manne - Wynand Mouton 18:00 Harrebaard - Aasvoëlklub 18:30 Lekkerbekkers - Solo Gracia Gastehuis 19:00 Elke briljante ding - Beyers Naude Gazellie 19:00 Road trip - Vrynge Farm (Creative Kilowatt - Exr2)

119 Dagprogram Day programme 117 Dagprogram Day programme 19:00 Troos - Madelief-PACOFS Gazellie 19:30 Strooijonker - Downstage 19:30 Die baba met die badwater - Civic 19:30 Vir. Ander - Joolkol 19:30 Half-leeg - kyknet-scaena 20:00 Manne - Wynand Mouton 20:00 Vertel nog - Albert Wessels 20:00 Karen Zoid - Sand du Plessis 20:00 GodgOdgoD - PACOFS Basement Parking 20:00 Versnit Vers Nut - Soetdoring-PACOFS Gazellie 20:00 Monsieur Ibrahim en die blomme van die Koran - André Huguenet 20:00 NRNNSA - kyknet-repteater 20:30 Snorseun: Schalk Bezuidenhout - Kopanong Kovsiekerk 21:00 Spoegwolf - Aasvoëlklub 21:00 Jack Parrow - Blêrkas Sondag 15 Jul 09:00-12:00 My heart stands in the hill - William Humphreys Art Gallery 09:00-12:00 Fresh imaginings from an ancient tradition - William Humphreys Art Gallery 08:00-16:00 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Winners Group Exhibition - Gallery on Leviseur 09:00-16:00 in perpetuum Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Armstrong - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Main Building) 09:00-16:00 Visual AIDS: Challenging Narratives - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Annex Gallery) 09:00-16:00 TACIT - Oliewenhuis Art Museum (Reservoir) 11:30 Die Vrystaatse Langtafelete - Summerwood Country Estate Notes

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121 B B Feeskaart / Festival Map LEGENDE / LEGEND 1. Wynand Mouton-teater 2. Film Studio - Kunsflieks 3. Kunstemark op die Rooiplein 4. Suidblok 5. Scholtzsaal (binneuitstallers) 6. kyknet Scaena-teater 7. kyknet Rep-teater 8. Vrynge Farm 9. Callie Human (binneuitstallers) 10. Kampus sekuriteit 11. Verblyf koshuis: Kestell 11a. Verblyf koshuis: Emily Hobhouse 12. Verblyf koshuis: NJ vd Merwe 13. Argitektuur gebou 14. Equitas gebou (binneuitstallers) 15. Blêrkas 16. Noodhulp ER Toilette 18. Kunstetrust Odeion & Computicket kaartjiekantoor 19. Sonnedou 20. Vrystaat kunstefees en Markkantoor 21. Parkering 22. Taksi Terminus 23. ATKV Boeke-oase (Tent) 24. Kopanong Kovsiekerk 25. Johannes Stegmann-kunsgalery 26. Kampeerterrein 27. Albert Wessels Ouditorium 28. Flippie Groenwoudgebou 29. Vrynge: Soetdoring PACOFS-Gazellie 30. Vrynge: Madelief PACOFS-Gazellie 31. Beyers Naudé-Gazellie & Koshuis 32. Vrynge: rendezvous 33. Computicket 34. Eerste Klaskamer 35. ATKV Vrynge oopverhoog 36. Media24 Feeskafee 37. Joolkol RESTAURANTE tydens Vrystaat Kunstefees 2018: A 59 Plenty Kunstetrust-Odeion B the Greenroom. Restaurant en koffiekroeg Wynand Mouton-teater C Volksblad kuiertent Odeion parkering D Jack & Jill Restaurant ATKV Eeufeeskompleks E Drostdyhof Wyntent grasperk voor die Equitas gebou F De Oude Kraal Restaurant Scholtz-saal G kyknet Scaena Foyer 29 TEATERS op Kampus: 1. Wynand Mouton-teater 6. kyknet Scaena-teater 7. kyknet Rep-teater 8. Vrynge Farm: UV Pluimbalsaal, Creative Kilowatt - Exr 2 Workshops Exr 4 & Blêrkas 18. Kunstetrust Odeion 23. ATKV Tent 24. Kopanong Kovsiekerk 27. Albert Wessels Ouditorium 29. Vrynge : Soetdoering PACOFS-Gazellie 30. Vrynge: Madelief PACOFS-Gazellie 31. Beyers Naudé-Gazellie & Koshuis VERBLYF - KOSHUISE Huis Emily Hobhouse Huis Kestell Huis NJ van der Merwe i

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