IYABUYA iPOPArt FESTIVAL | THENX LADIES : Mekete. Manyalo. Mafu.
Mekete. Manyalo. Mafu. is a sketch comedy show starring the THENX Ladies, a sketch comedy collective that uses satire, parody and pastiche to reflect the current state of the nation.
In the show, “the Triple M Mammmas”, who are the founders of a local stokvel that caters at Mekete, Manyalo le Mafu, serve their award winning dish: NNETE (Truth).
VENUE : AFDA Red Roof Theatre, AFDA JHB Campus, 41 Frost Avenue, Milpark.
* This event is part of the IYABUYA iPOPArt Festival, which is supported by the National Arts Council of South Africa PESP funding.
None 60mins
Thu 23rd Mar 7:30pm • Fri 24th Mar 7:30pm • Sat 25th Mar 7:30pm • Sun 26th Mar 2:30pm
IYABUYA iPOPArt Workshops | IMPROV for Intermediates
None 150mins
Sat 25th Mar 10am
If you’re an improvisor at the beginning of their journey, or have been out of the game a while and wanna get back in… we’re getting together for a 3 week IMPROV for INTERMEDIATES course.
In this 3 week course, we extend the exploration and play. Through exercises and games, we will refresh the fundamentals of improv and really get down to the nitty gritty of storytelling and scene work.
Each 2.5hr session promises to engage and entertain as you surprise yourself with boldly taking your improv skills where they’ve never been before. *** NB : all participants must know the basic rules of improv / have improv experience.
Dates: 18 March, 25 March and 1 April (must be available for all 2 of the 3 dates)
Time: 10am – 12:30am
Venue: The Studio, Dowerglen (Safe parking available)
Facilitators : Hayleigh Evans and Jess Taylor
Fee: R1500 for 3 sessions, R 1100 for 2 sessions (Upfront payment).
Limited capacity, so booking is essential.
As this event is part of the IYABUYA iPOPArt Festival (supported by the NAC PESP funding), we are able to offer subsidised rates for some participants. Please email directly at popartjhb@gmail.com
IYABUYUA iPOPArt FESTIVAL | THE OLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
A charming musical journey through two prolific careers in the South African entertainment industry.This piece stars Fiona Ramsay & Tony Bentel, who have worked together on several projects over many years and is a celebration of some of the work that they have enjoyed most and want to share with new and old audiences alike.Featuring music & excerpts from well known musical theatre classics, as well as original songs from the pair’s collaborations, this witty and heartwarming piece is a must for theatre lovers of all generations. Seamlessly stringing together the various roles they have played throughout the years, it takes it’s audience on a journey through the trials and successes of years in South African entertainment.
VENUE : AFDA Red Roof Theatre, AFDA JHB Campus, 41 Frost Avenue, Milpark
* This event is part of the IYABUYA iPOPArt Festival, which is supported by the National Arts Council of South Africa PESP funding.
None 60mins
Created & Performed by Fiona Ramsay and Tony Bentel | Directed by Janna Ramos Violante
Thu 30th Mar 7:30pm • Fri 31st Mar 7:30pm • Sat 1st Apr 7:30pm • Sun 2nd Apr 3:30pm
IYABUYA iPOPArt FESTIVAL | Born Naked
The highly anticipated celebratory coming of age story, Born Naked, returns to POPArt for a quickie this March.Born Naked, inspired by many true stories, follows two young drag queens and their journeys of becoming. It centres around the character Blaq Widow and her impactful relationship with her drag mother, Queen Bling. Traveling in time, it tracks Blaq Widow on her journey on trains, to drag pageants, inside back rooms and dressing rooms. It is a complex story layered with glitz, glamour, eleganza and the intricacies of two people navigating their way through vibrant, colourful, and sometimes violent spaces in South Africa.
Fasten your wigs and lock up your partners, Blaq Widow is coming for you!
Under the careful direction of Kirsten Harris, Donovan Yaards and Lethabo Bereng, bring the celebratory and painful coming of age story, Born Naked, to the AFDA Red Roof Theatre
Together, and in the spirit of collaboration, the company has devised a disobedient, colourful and quirky theatrical offering.
VENUE : Makhwanzi Theatre,Kingsmead High School for Girls, Tottenham Ave, Rosebank
* This event is part of the IYABUYA iPOPArt Festival, which is supported by the National Arts Council of South Africa PESP funding.
Theatre 55mins
Created by Kirsten Harris, Kopo Jake Nathane and Lethabo Bereng in response to Stephen Kotze’s original concept under the same title | Directed by Kirsten Harris | Performed by Donovan Yaards and Lethabo Bereng | Lighting design: Barry Strydom
Thu 30th Mar 7:35pm • Fri 31st Mar 7:35pm • Sat 1st Apr 7:35pm • Sun 2nd Apr 3:35pm
BOOKINGS VIA – https://popartcentre.co.za/
