By Tonderai Chiyindiko & Caryn Green, 4 September 2023 This article is the fourth in a series of blogs and opinion pieces, providing a context for and presenting research findings from Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs. Supported by the Commonwealth Foundation, this Urban Labs initiative is…
The SIBIKWA STUDIO presents a 12-week part-time training programme aligned to Théatre du Soleil’s Ecole Nomade collective theatre-making workshops. After experimenting on stage and exchanging with French avant-garde theatre company, Théâtre du Soleil’s troupe of performers in June 2023, the Sibikwa Studio will be offering The Actors State of Being…
A Five-Day Celebration of Culture, Traditions, and Stories Sibikwa Arts Centre is thrilled to announce the upcoming Stories Without Borders Heritage Festival, a captivating event set to take place from September 24th to 28th, 2023. Nestled in the heart of Benoni, the festival is a dynamic showcase of diverse cultures,…
By Tonderai Chiyindiko & Caryn Green, 4 August 2023 This article is the third in a series of blogs and opinion pieces, providing a context for and presenting research findings from Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs. Supported by the Commonwealth Foundation, this Urban Labs initiative is…
By Tonderai Chiyindiko & Caryn Green, 4 July 2023 This article is the second in a series of blogs and opinion pieces, providing a context for and presenting research findings from Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs. Supported by the Commonwealth Foundation, this Urban Labs initiative is…
A Theatrical Masterpiece Celebrating Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. Experience the Revolutionary Power of “1789" Join us at Sibikwa Arts Centre from 11 - 23 July for an extraordinary journey into the heart of revolution. Immerse yourself in “1789," the world-renowned play originally brought to life by Ariane Mnouchkine and Théâtre…
By Tonderai Chiyindiko & Caryn Green. This article is the first in a series of blogs and opinion pieces, providing a context for and presenting research findings from Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs. Supported by the Commonwealth Foundation, this Urban Labs initiative is a pilot programme…
Experience the Enchanting Talents of our Young Creatives at the Sibikwa Arts Academy Mid-Year Concert! Join us for a captivating performance as we present "Vusamazulu: Indaba Bantwana Bami" (Waken The Heavens, Let Me Tell You A Tale My Children) at the Sibikwa Arts Academy's highly anticipated Mid-Year Concert. This annual…
Sibikwa Arts Centre, in partnership with the renowned French company Theatre du Soleil and supported by the French Institute of South Africa, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the French Institute in Paris and the City of Paris, is presenting interactive promenade schools’ performances of 1789 on 19 -…
Join the Urban Labs Workshops and Shape Your Community's Future! Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? The Urban Culture, Democracy, and Governance Labs Project invites you to participate in our upcoming workshops in Benoni, Daveyton, and Tembisa. Join us and play an active role in…