Fifty-two new productions at 2013 KKNKThe 19th Absa KKNK festival, which takes place in Oudtshoorn from 29 March to 6 April 2013, boasts 52 new productions, which compare well to the number of new offerings from previous years. In 2010 there were 32 first appearances, in 2011 it jumped to 40 debut productions and in 2012 there were 37 new pieces. This year there are a further 40 plays and music productions to choose from. Theo Kemp, programme manager of the Afrikaans festival, said that this year's programme is bursting with "exciting productions, new venues and a programme that guarantees something for everyone". Kemp said that more productions are available this year as a new model of scheduling has been implemented. Productions will play in fixed time slots, which will make it easier for visitors to plan ahead and allows festival venues to be used more optimally. Various new music productionsEven though theatre is the main focus of this festival, there are various new music productions, word art and kids theatre for the whole family to enjoy. The 52 debut productions include: 20 theatre pieces, 24 music productions (including classical, music theatre, and contemporary productions), five word art programmes, two kids theatre pieces, and one dance theatre piece. The Absa KKNK plays an integral role in investing in the production of new work. This year's highlights of new theatre productions include:
On the menu of new music productions, among others, are:
Highlights of the new word art productions include Hardop, Karoo - My Hartland and My Mense. Poets such as Danie Marais, Toast Coetzer and Ronelda Kamfer will read some of their poetry in Hardop. The beauty of the Karoo, her people and their stories is the focus of Niƫl Rademan's Karoo-My Hartland. Antionette Kellerman will be seen on stage in My Mense. It's from the pen of Dot Serfontein, who will be honoured at the annual Kanna Awards this year for her lifelong contribution to Afrikaans. Tickets are available from Computicket or go to www.absakknk.co.za for the full festival programme. Accommodation is available at www.absakknk.co.za or through the accommodation office at +27 (0)44 203 8600. |