GEORGE NEWS - The winning performances of the Zabalaza Festival, Hostel Lights and Back to Ashes, will be staged at the George Arts Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, 24 and 25 October (09:00 and 11:00).

This initiative is sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports, the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town and George Arts Theatre's outreach project, Let's Go Arts!

Organisers are now reaching out to schools in George to expose learners to these two excellent dramas from the Zabalaza Festival, for learners aged 13 and older. Transport can be arranged if needed.

"These two productions were selected as the best to emerge from our 13th annual festival which was held in April, for their powerful themes and excellence in script writing, performances, direction and overall presentation," said Mdu Kweyama, artistic director at the Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival.

"The themes that they cover are those that audiences can resonate with and, sadly in many instances, is a daily reality for many South Africans. Hostel Lights speaks of loyalty and friendship, while Back to Ashes addresses the ever-relevant topic of gender-based violence."

For more information, contact George Arts Theatre's outreach project co-ordinator Heather Stead on 072 369 3304 or send an e-mail to heatherstead.mail@gmail.com; or contact the Thembalethu team leader, Xolisa Mtshiselwa, on 074 028 6584 or send an e-mail to mtshiselwaxolisa@gmail.com. 

Tickets open to anyone, R10 at the door.

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