Afrovibes Extras

Afrovibes is more than just a show – it’s an experience!

Mix with artists and performers, take part in workshops and discussions and watch films in our pop up cinema.

 

FREE EVENTS

 

Talks for artists and arts professionals

Tuesday 5 October, 2pm - 4.30pm
Producing Internationally
A workshop exploring the role of producer across the subsidised, commercial and international arts sectors and the opportunities available to UK based arts professionals. With Jan Ryan, Director of UK Arts and Executive Producer of Afrovibes.

Thursday 7 October, 10am - 12.30pm
Managing International Participation Projects
Share experiences and tips on how to get participatory work started abroad.

Saturday 9 October, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Working Internationally as an Artist
Tips on creating spoken word abroad and how UK artists can take advantage of international opportunities. With poets Zena Edwards and Karen Brodie of the British Council.

 

Workshops for young people

Tuesday 5 October, 4.30pm - 6pm
Zulu Dance
The Zulus are one of the most well known tribes in Southern Africa. Learn basic Zulu movement, focusing on the power and subtlety of this traditional dance form.
FREE with a ticket to Mzobane. Ages 14+

Wednesday 6 October, 4.30pm - 6pm
Kwaito Dance
Emerging from the townships of Johannesburg, Kwaito is a mixture of house, rap and African rhythms popular in nightclubs across South Africa. Join this energetic Kwaito workshop and learn moves like kwasa-kwasa and twalatsa.
FREE with a ticket to Mzobane. Ages 14+

Saturday 9 October, 11am - 1pm
Township Theatre
Paul Grootboom and company lead a masterclass exploring the creation of township theatre.

FREE with a ticket to Welcome To Rocksburg. Ages 16+

 

Talks and workshops have limited spaces. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact the Box Office on 020 8692 4446.

 

Pop up Cinema

 

Thursday 7 October, 7.45pm

World Premiere

Kwa Mashu: Still My Home (12)

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Sunday 10 October, 5pm
A selection of African short films exploring sexuality, artistic expression and femininity.
Mosa (Dir: Ana Moreno)
Nike (Dir: Joel Benson)
Miss Sgodiphola (Dir: Andy Kasrils)

Advance booking advised
Film programme curated by Nadia Denton

 

Spoken Word

 

Thursday 7 October, 9pm

The British Council & Sustained Theatre in association with SpeakEasy & Verse in Dailog present

Verbalized

A dynamic journey through the streets of Johannesburg, Leeds, London & Capetown. An international collaboration between South African & British poets, exploring new ways of creating, devising & discussing poetry.

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