Why Porgy and Bess deserves more credit
George Gershwin’s most adventurous music is showcased in Porgy and Bess, argues British conductor Tim Murray. Here he explains why it’s a true operatic masterpiece of … Read more
South Africa
Afrovibes returns to UK for nationwide tour
South African theatre, dance, music, song, photography and film will be showcased at venues across the UK from October. Afrovibes, a biennial festival featuring leading … Read more
South Africa’s new political theatremakers
South Africa’s cultural landscape has changed drastically in the past 25 years, but young people need access to arts education more than ever. Joburg’s ‘theatre … Read more
Zulu music meets Western ballet in major new show
An ambitious new production will fuse Western contemporary and classical dance with traditional Zulu music. INALA, premiering at Edinburgh International Festival this summer, features live … Read more
South African Mzansi Ballet revitalised with city cash
More change is afoot for the South African Mzansi Ballet, which will be renamed the Joburg Ballet following an injection of funds from the City … Read more
One giant leap
Artistic director of South African Mzansi Ballet, Iain MacDonald, on the progress of ballet in Johannesburg I did not grow up dreaming of becoming a … Read more