‘Atropa’: Tom Lanoye, Marthinus Basson en die geselskap in gesprek
Marthinus Basson (regisseur), Tom Lanoye (skrywer en vertaler) en lede van die geselskap van Atropa: Die wraak van vrede gesels oor die produksie, teater as ’n weerspieëling van die wêreld en waar hul inspirasie vandaan kom.
#1 Dialogues Across Place and Time: Art Exhibitions Open
For the 30th celebration of the KKNK, the aim is to create a visual arts programme that honours historical aspects of the Klein Karoo yet reaches out to the world and into the future.
Akrasia
It’s the one-year anniversary of Reuben’s mother’s death. He hosts an art exhibition titled Rou Moeder. A tribute, or rather a final goodbye, with his mother right at the centre of it all.
Amanda Strydom en Je-ani Swiegelaar: Tillie/Mathilda
Two prostitutes, one old, one young and inexperienced. It’s Tillie’s first night. Mathilda, the old prostitute, takes pity on the defenceless girl from the countryside. The two women’s stories become the universal voice of women in all situations.
Anna Davel en Ilse Klink in harmonie
Music can soothe the soul and bring a message of hope and restoration. It can penetrate the depths of our being with soft notes and melodies, or it can raise words that have been unsaid for too long and make a voice that has been silent roar like a lion.
Antie Wi’oekal
The Dress. YouTube’s comedy hype channel has a conspiracy where “weird Hollywood” is obsessed with pressuring black men to play black women and slam their people.
Apple
Onder ’n groen appelboom krap Adam (’n knorrige realis) en Steve (’n uitbundige, emosionele optimis) hul pad uit die grond uit en die wêreld van ontdekking binne.
As die mooi aan ons haak
Kristi Steyn is on a journey through Afrikaans to prove that Afrikaans is more than a language. Allow the vocals, piano and cello, intertwined with old and new poetry by known and unknown poets, carry you away.
Badtyd
’n Ou wil maar net sy uitstap mooi maak. Toe hy gebore is, in die bad geverf met muf, het hulle sy ma kom haal. Vandag, jare later, is hulle terug. Dis weer badtyd.
Beste van alle tye
A satirical look at being an Afrikaner in the 21st century. This piece analyses the political, social, cultural and absurd landscapes in which Afrikaners/“Afrikaners”/Afrikaans speaking people find and express themselves.
Blitsteater
If last year’s Blitsteater has taught us anything, it’s that short theatre works can hit you just as hard as a long production – sometimes faster! For KKNK’s 30th birthday, we’re not taking our foot off the pedal, on the contrary, we’re stepping on it.
Boesman en Lena
Boesman and Lena are two homeless outcasts – at the mercy of each other, the elements and a political system that disregards them. Athol Fugard’s iconic play is a spellbinding exploration of the complexity of relationships and social injustice
Boklied
A number of somewhat outdated actors come together in a time of crisis in a closed space – an established, unused hall or perhaps just a prison. Away from the so-called “normality” outside, they reflect on love, life and death.
Brousels en baksels
The story of a rugged yet fertile land – spirits born from the heart of the Karoo and shaped by the character of its people.
Comedy by Committie!
Alan Committie returns to KKNK with his latest stand-up material including his usual verbal gymnastics, physical hi-jinks and his trusty flipchart.
CRYBABY
On a perfectly ordinary morning, at a perfectly ordinary daycare centre, three-year-old Samuel experiences the unspeakable destroyer of innocence – the news. He changes in the blink of an eye: From a blissfully happy child to a weary adult, aged decades by dire headlines, tragic events and the fate of humanity that is hopelessly too heavy for his new shoulders to bear.
Dharma-dwaas in Doodloopstraat
In Dharma-dwaas in Doodloopstraat is die randfiguur Biko April op soek na sy eie stem in die mededingende wêreld van kunstenaarskap. Enersyds vrees hy eensaamheid en andersyds vrees hy groepdenke en ’n gebrek aan uniekheid wat met eendersheid gepaardgaan.
Die ‘Real Housewife’
The viewers public were glued to their screens when the TV programme was broadcast. Most people could not believe what they were seeing. Series of The Real Housewives are still broadcast worldwide.
Die gebed van ’n halfmens
At a landfill outside Oudtshoorn, a prediction of where humanity might be headed, awaits. This drama explores the impact of technology: Spectacle or horror?
Die lewe en die langpad
An omnipresent theme in the music of Elvis Blue is often the path that each of us must walk. His music and performances often tell the story of the traveller who must find his way through this confused world.
Die Onderhoud met Wicus Pretorius
Die aktualiteitsprogram Wie’s Nuus? met Netwerk24 op kykNET bring ’n gespreksreeks na die KKNK wat gratis aangebied word. Wicus Pretorius, wat tans waarneem as aanbieder (in Mia Spies se plek), lei dié gesprekke in die Netwerk24-feeskafee.
Die siel van Eugène Marais
A dramatic journey through the inner world of one of South Africa's most complex and tragic literary figures. This cabaret is set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in Afrikaner and South African history.
Die spoor van ’n storie
Met Pietman Geldenhuys – sanger, storieverteller, skerpskertser en TV-aanbieder van Oppiestoep faam – aan die stuur, is hierdie ’n program vol lag en lewenslus.
Dom, PasOp!
Welkom in die lewe van ’n Cheese Boy. Hy is ryker as meeste swart ouens en sy sak is platter as meeste wit ouens … Net sag genoeg om van albei kante die brak se byt te voel.
Effens anders
Aletta Francina de Kock is nog altyd effens anders… Aletta se splinternuwe stand-up-komedie, Effens anders, bied ’n komiese en eerlike blik op haar huidige lewe – met al die snaakse, aweregse en downright bizarre dinge wat daarmee saamkom.
Ek is nie Danie
Albert Pretorius tears to shreds the fabric of a terrifyingly ordinary life, drawing from a failed marriage in the outer reaches of Germany and the privileged mess of middle-class South Africa.
Excerpts | Uittreksels
’n Versameling monoloë wat die dekades-oue onderwerpe van Westerse inmenging, sielkundige kondisionering en sensuur, deur ’n Kaapse lens ondersoek.
Feesmark Music Stages: 30 March
It's full-on festival in the Feesmark! Entertainment on the more intimate day stage starts early in the day and will get you in a party mood for the evening's Feesmark stage line-up, with entertainement till late. A delicious variety of eats and something cold to drink is never too far away.
Filled
When her private horror becomes public spectacle, reality revolts. Everyone has something to say: Her manager, that woman from yoga – but no one is actually listening.
Ganga Nyoko! Inzima Nyoko!
Two long-time friends decide to reconnect after seven years of separation. During this reunion, striking differences arise and long-kept secrets between the two come to the surface.
GAT
GAT is a raw and powerful dance-theatre work. Traveling on a battered bakkie, the cast embarks on an emotional journey through movement and text, uncovering the soul of a struggling community.
ge-gebergtes
A few days after his 90th birthday, an Emeritus Professor is overwhelmed by life. It was a Saturday, the Springboks were supposed to play that afternoon, and his computer, phone, nothing would work, everything just became too much.
Granaatsap
After her holy dream, Grandma becomes a self-proclaimed prophet. And her home becomes her tabernacle. Where the Our Father lingers and the deceased Albertus lies, the sacred pomegranate tree grows.
Haasvoël
Welkom by die Nasionale konferensie van skaars spesies. Op vandag se agenda: Die bespreking en ontleding van die Haasvoël in sy natuurlike habitat.
Historiese skattejag en skets
Discover the secrets of the ostrich capital in this treasure hunt adventure where young explorers can unravel the rich history and architectural treasures of Oudtshoorn. Each clue has a new story, a new mystery and a chance for your team to win.
Hortjies dig: Die storie van digter Peter Blum
In the fifties, Peter Blum was hailed as the most important poetic voice of the decade, but some found his work “decadent” and spoke of a “reaper cult” in his poetry. In 1960, he and his wife, Hetta, exchanged South Africa for England.
Is dit ‘The Godfather’ of eerder ‘Die kadervader’?
Korrupsie in die môre, korrupsie in die aand, korrupsie oral om ons, hoe moet ons dit verstaan? Daar is ongerymdhede in die privaat sektor en in die regering.
Jak de Priester: 25 jaar van songs
2001 was the year in which Jak de Priester wrote his first big hit, “Sally Williams Nougat”. The following year he won the ATKV Crescendo competition and released his first album. This is also the year in which he brought his first show to the KKNK.
Jakob
Jakob is an engaging tale about a strange little boy, and about love, light and everything reflected in between. It is the story of a child who is born different and who is ostracised by the community in which he lives.
Jammer vir die podcast
After two decades of holding the microphone, Hannes Brümmer, like a pilot, has built up his hours and earned his license in talking nonsense – and now the audience can rest assured that they are safe with him at the helm.
Kaskenades!
What happens to all your lost socks? For every single closet in the whole wide world, there is a Kasmannetjie (closet man) who keeps your closet nice and tidy. Kasper, a proud little closet cadet, together with the seven-and-a-half-year-old, roller-skating Blommie, venture inside her closet doors.
Klawer
In Migdol was daar nog nooit ’n klaviershow nie. Ook nie op Baardskeerdersbos nie. Of op Zastron of Vrede nie. Ook nie op Op-die-Berg nie. Totdat Rocco de Villiers ’n konsert soontoe geneem het. Sy duisende besoeke aan dorpe in Suid-Afrika het hom geleer dat elke gehoorlid ’n verhaal het.
Klimaatsverandering: Sal die Klein Karoo oorleef?
Alarmis? Beslis nie. Die vorige droogte in die Klein Karoo was niks minder as apokalipties nie: Fonteine wat geslagte lank standhoudend was, het opgedroog, damme het leeggeloop en volledige boorde is uitgekap.
LAPA Lekkerleesminuut
Each day at 11:30, famous actors and writers read from some of LAPA’s most loved children’s books at the Klein KKNK-teater. Great book prizes can be won.
Liewe Heksie word ‘gescam’
Liewe Heksie has won a prize in a talent competition. Karel Kat wants to teach her to look after her prize money wisely. But oh my, big words like finances, interest and budgets make Levinia’s head spin.
Lyfluister: Jou innerlike kompas in donker tye
Leierskap- en lewensafrigter Gretha van der Merwe is self deur skokterapie en Stikland. Totdat sy na haar lyf begin luister het. In hierdie boek deel sy haar reis – van spirituele ontwaking, van emosioneel volwasse word, van die taal van haar lyf wat sy moes leer vertrou – om nie net te oorleef nie, maar werklik te leef.
Magda Louw en haar Erhard: How Louw can you go?
Magda en Erhard het beplan om die gehoor te beïndruk – goeie storie, goeie humor, goeie waarde vir geld. Maar Erhard vergeet waar hy is, Magda probeer red wat te redde is, en die dans … wel, dis maar “Louw-warm”.
Mathys Roets: Songs of Leonard Cohen
Mathys Roets is one of the few artists in South Africa who does justice to Leonard Cohen’s music. Included are some of his most popular songs, from "Famous Blue Raincoat" and "Suzanne" to "Hallelujah" and some of the last ones Cohen recorded.
Met die maan gepla
’n Muis wat nog nooit kon droom nie, begin wonder oor die maan. Wat volg is ’n klein verhaal oor groot drome en die dinge wat ons laat opkyk. ’n Visuele, hartroerende storie vir oud en jonk.
Miniatuur-herinneringe: ’n Borsspeld-werksessie
Every brooch (borsspeld) has a story, including yours. In this creative workshop, participants create two miniature works of art: One text-based brooch (a word, short sentence or phrase) and one image-based brooch, like a small landscape, portrait or abstract form.
Olifant-en-ontbyt-ervaring
Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the restaurant and experience a wonderful encounter with the gentle giants, Malaika, Bulelo and Jabari, the three orphaned African elephants who found their happily ever after at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge.
Olyf tot olyfolie
This tour and tasting offers a warm, friendly and educational experience where participants learn how olive oil is grown, harvested and produced. Whether you are a connoisseur of olive oil or not – this is a fantastic tour for anyone who wants to see more of the famous De Rustica Olive Estate.
PLEKTRUM
The Mauritz Lotz story. He is the South African musician with more than 4 000 recordings to his credit. He boasts two Grammy awards and is himself a judge of the Grammys. He is a guitar genius, composer and arranger who commands respect locally and internationally.
Reünie
It’s the same school hall, only 43 years later. The reunion of the 1980 matric class is in full swing and during the evening several classmates take turns at the microphone to have their say.
Riviere in die wildernis
In die oop ruimtes tussen sterre en swaartekrag sal jy Karlien van Jaarsveld vind waar sy kaalvoet en sonder pretensie by die Here sit. Daar waar sy met Hom kan gesels oor haar soeke en seer, want sy weet dat Hy gewillig en met deernis luister.
Rondomtalie / Marry-go-round
Become a voyeur for 70 minutes as you drop in on the third of six therapy sessions of a couple trying to save their 12-year marriage. Olivia caught Alan red-handed on the kitchen table with another woman. And she is like a broken record that, in no uncertain terms and “colourful” language, does not let him forget it for a moment.
Sade in Hollandse kombuise
Susan, a young Afrikaans-born but only English-speaking South African, goes in search of herself. Is she a “Boeremeisie”? Not if she can help it. But what is she then? What are the seeds that grow inside her and which parts of Afrikaans has taken root?
Skandalig
The party is full-on until late at night at Skandalig. Expect loads of musical surprises and a great time, the perfect way to end (or start) your festival day.
Skoenlapperhart / Serurubele
Mosa and Neo are best friends who love playing kgati (rope skipping) together. When one of them suddenly isn’t there anymore, the other is left feeling sad, confused, and unsure of how to carry on without her friend.
Soos ’n lafenis
In Soos ’n lafenis, Koos van der Merwe introduces his new poetry collection, die armkant van rykdom. There is great anticipation after his poems have been read by more than 500 000 people on social media over the past months.
Sterrekyk in die Klein Karoo
Take a walk under the vast, starlit Klein Karoo sky with Night Sky Tours on this unforgettable stargazing experience, where the silence of the Klein Karoo and the brilliance of the night sky create the perfect backdrop to explore the cosmos.
Suikerkoekie-versierklasse
Have you always wanted to learn how to decorate sugar cookies creatively, and challenge yourself a bit? This is your chance. Learn the basic techniques of flooding, wet on wet and wet on dry under the guidance of Marita Lamprecht.
Te Heerlik: Tee-en-smaak-ervaring
An intimate tasting experience in the heart of Oudtshoorn, where the stories and flavours of the Klein Karoo meet. Discover the rich history of rooibos tea and experience five unique tea tastings that are perfectly paired with five handcrafted flavours from the Te Heerlik shop.
The Ugly Noo Noo
In 1988 Andrew Buckland wrote and played in a one man show, under the direction of his wife Janet, that changed the face of South African theatre. The Ugly Noo Noo, tells the story of a man’s encounter with an insect.
Twee oseane
Twee oseane is a collaboration between two unique musical entities, the group Coffee Snobs and Helenè Bester, with the ocean as its core theme. The sea with its magical presence and beauty has inspired many exceptional musical works and with this production Helenè Bester and Coffee Snobs perform their favourite contemporary songs about the ocean.
Veer
Om te sterf, om te slaap – dis al wat oorbly. Niks anders nie. Wie weet watter drome jy dalk mag droom?
Verwelkingslied
In Breytenbach’s last play, we are taken on a journey by the master, who imagines himself at his own funeral. Breyten enters into a consciousness-expanding and intimate conversation with an elderly stage actress.
Visuelekuns-rondleidings
Sluit daagliks aan by verskeie kunstenaars vir ’n rondleiding van die visuele kuns by die 30ste KKNK. Tree in gesprek met verskillende kunstenaars en kurators. Elke dag besoek ’n ander uitstalling.
Wag, wat?
Rehearsal môre gewone tyd in die kerksaal. Ons het baie om deur te werk, so moet asseblief nie laat wees nie! Onthou jou water en goeie vibes! Kwaai
Wildehondekloof: Fynbos-fynproe
Wildehondekloof’s popular fynbos tour and tasting is presented for the second time at the KKNK. Experience the wonder of the Klein Karoo’s fynbos in food. After a short walk in the veld to look at the plants, participants return to the main house where fynbos-flavoured salts, vinegar and tea are tasted.
Wings of Light: Dance of an Angel
Mauritz Lotz’s new musical composition for ballet and contemporary dance left audiences in awe at this year’s Suidoosterfees. The music, composed in 2020, can be described as a “hybrid” work for modern contemporary instruments, orchestra and choir.
Zonkie en die laaste boomhuis
With horns and whistles and a beautifully painted face, Zonkie pedals her bicycle full of frills and treats. There are butterflies fluttering in the clouds above her head, and a treehouse full of stories that opens when she stops.