Festival Fringe: The last weekend

Today’s the last chance to get your festival fill Neurospicey: A energetic and refreshingly original production that blends stand-up comedy, live music, and personal storytelling into a hilarious and heartfelt … Read More

National Arts Festival: Fringe roundup, day 7

The Critter’s Fringe pick from the day is the virtuosity of Saxophonist Josie McClure and pianist Seung-Ree Lee in That’s the Way it Goes. Isibane: A deeply moving musical performance … Read More

Fest Fringe Day 6 roundup

Enyobeni is our Fringe pick right now. Enyobeni: Now we’re talking.  We are taken into the many homes of KuGompo, witnessing the lives of young, vibrant, mischievous, and daring students … Read More

National Arts Festival: Day 5 roundup

From death row to virginity Journey to Oom Kris: The rousing harmonies of the The Kgoši Mampuru II Unitas DCS Choir filled the cold corners of the cavernous Great Hall … Read More

National Arts Festival: Day 4 Fringe roundup

The pilgrimage has been made, The Critter has arrived. Makhanda is cold but the bodies are warm. We’re probably not going to provide traditional long reviews, but will provide a … Read More