Losing something precious – your health, your youth, a loved one, a community – leaves you -LESS (“-LOOS”) ...
Directors and writers Hennie van Greunen and Christo Davids and members of the ...
So lyk ’n vrou, Ilse Verster’s heart-rending story about Esli’s life of abuse by a violent husband, shocked ...
Through its satirical humour, this play navigates the diverse spectrum of issues encountered within our country, shedding light ...
A piano has 88 notes, but even two pianos on one stage are not enough for the fast fingers of these two South African piano legends ...
The Feesmark shopping paradise swings open its doors for a taster and first glimpse of what awaits festivalgoers here. This evening market is open from 17:00 ...
Lines are an intrinsic part of the human body. In this work, they are simultaneously subjectively experienced and objectively observed ...
2024 marked the 20th birthday of the Absa L'Atelier Gerard Sekoto Awards. To celebrate the historic partnership ...
In Add my op die groep, Christie van Niekerk invites audiences to have a laugh at the silliness of mankind ...
It’s the last day of the festival, there’s still more to see and experience, but now it’s your turn ...
The story of an orphan’s incredible journey. The child’s name was Isabella Dolorosa van Tonder, but her Granny called her Tinkerbell ...
Since childhood, Jaco finds a soulmate and imaginary friend in Elvis. Elvis becomes a refuge when any outcome seems impossible ...
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Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller met in 1887 – a meeting that irrevocably changed their lives ...
Argief is curated from the Karoo Kaarte project archive and opened at the KKNK in 2024. The exhibition draws from ...
The Prince Vintcent building once again houses the largest part of the Visual Arts programme ...
Musiek van The Beatles bly immergroen, en vir klassiekemusiek-liefhebbers so ook die musiek van Johann...
BeenDroogStaar is a visual and spiritual journey exploring the boundaries of modern society and our relationship with nature ...
Hier is ’n ding aanie komme! ’n BeHOORNlike ding. Iets so beHOORNlik soos die daarwees...
A musical sketch comedy with a twist. Don’t settle for the mundane when you can excel ...
Join Oudtshoorn’s own coffee master Johan Breunissen for an exploration of tastes. This magical adventure of coffee and biltong ...
Eddie Newman’s experience with the equestrian industry serves as the catalyst for this captivating performance art piece ...
Get ready for something short and punchy! The KKNK’s Blitsteater offers 20-minute theatre for everyone – from the culture connoisseur who simply ...
Prepare to be carried away by the hypnotic sounds of Blues by die kruispad, a unique production that tells the legendary story of Robert Johnson ...
Visit us for a curated collection of art by a variety of well-known artists. Come enjoy the art in the peaceful ...
Frances V.H Mohair is ’n vrouegedrewe tekstielateljee in Prins Albert. Frances van Hasselt is ’n...
For forty years, entertainer Alistair Izobell has been setting stages ablaze and bringing smiles to the faces of audiences ...
Casper de Vries se “ ’n Cassie diamantjies” wat by die KKNK sou debuteer, kan...
This production is an interesting mix of flamenco from Spain, the motherland of the guitar, with a little French influence ...
After sold-out performances at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria, Danie du Toit and his father, Johan du Toit, bring this ...
Forty years after Jannie du Toit first sang a Dutch song on the State Theatre stage, “De wals van de liefde” by Toon Hermans is the title song ...
The Bloekomboom Project is a community project that combines drawing and dance in workshops for children ...
In the epic war novel Rooisand, former detective Jeremy Vearey tells the story of Dirk Aruseb ...
Die een wat bly is part dream, part testimony. Using the company’s personal memories as ...
Stand-up, comedy and satire seem to be light entertainment, a way to escape the daily realities ...
Die gevlerktes bring twee gesoute kunstenaars bymekaar vir ’n buitengewone produksie wat ’n lewende uitvoering...
This performance installation explores the artist’s deep connection to nature, soil and earth. Through gestures of labour, earthy textures and ...
Liza Grobler, the KKNK’s new curator of visual arts, will engage in conversation with visual artists ...
Deur drama, humor en satire het Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars die land se kompleksiteite oor dekades heen...
Many a former high school student will remember her as the author of the prescribed book Die uurwerk kantel ...
This conversation includes participants (established and upcoming) who are, among others, part of the KKNK’s ...
A sad, dusty pot plant stands alone in the lobby of an office. A pot plant is supposed to be alive and beautiful ...
The group Ses Snare is playing at the KKNK again after many years – this time with the original group that performed at the KKNK ...
Die stomme aarde (The Mute/Poor Earth) consists of Henk Serfontein’s series of environmentally focused charcoal drawings ...
In 1966 ruk die moord van twee 12-jarige niggies, Issie Fourie en Petro Nel, die...
Set against the evocative backdrop of Oudtshoorn’s corroding train tracks and abandoned platform, Die Swartmerrie tells the poignant story ...
Join us for an engaging panel discussion as representatives of Karoo Kaarte, the GALA Queer Archive, and the District Six Museum ...
A speck of dust from the curator: This year’s Visual Arts programme possesses an element of the theatrical ...
Liza Grobler, the KKNK’s new curator of visual arts, will engage in conversation with visual artists ...
Antjie Krog pays tribute to poet Breyten Breytenbach and brings his poems to life ...
Dear recipient You are cordially invited to see me at my birthday dinner. An evening filled ...
Two for the price of one! Bettie innie selle with Dean John Smith and Chronicles vannie Lavis with Veronique Jephtas.
Dr Pieter Groenewald, leader of the FF Plus, was given the hot potato of fixing our struggling prison system ...
Liza Grobler, the KKNK’s new curator of visual arts, will engage in conversation with visual artists ...
Liza Grobler, the KKNK’s new curator of visual arts, will engage in conversation with visual artists ...
Three literary giants talk about their latest work and wonder about the value and relevance of book prizes ...
Drie van die bestes is a gathering of three artists, with three diverse voices and three personalities in one production on stage ...
Nataniël spreads his wings with a show equally suited to an ancient town square, a massive stadium or a grand theatre ...
Collaboration between government and the private sector is essential to rebuilding South Africa ...
In his autobiography Is dit jý?, veteran actor Ian Roberts writes about his career that spans from ...
Kick off your festival day with the perfect combination of relaxation and energy ...
Kick off your festival day with the perfect combination of relaxation and energy ...
Kick off your festival day with the perfect combination of relaxation and energy ...
Kick off your festival day with the perfect combination of relaxation and energy ...
Kick off your festival day with the perfect combination of relaxation and energy ...
Kick off your festival day with the perfect combination of relaxation and energy ...
Frieda van den Heever’s album Spoorsny was launched last year. Step by step she explores ...
’n Uitstalling van ons reis na behoort, deur kleur. Ons is ’n groep vriende van...
For the first time in 30 years, the minister responsible for the arts’ native language is Afrikaans ...
At the end of September 2024, it was 25 years since the legendary voice of Gé Korsten, South Africa’s first true superstar, fell silent forever ...
Liza Grobler, the KKNK’s new curator of visual arts, will engage in conversation with visual artists ...
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The pastor of the pink church in Lamberts Bay is named Farren Cloete. She is a TikTok star and trend setter ...
This year the KKNK introduces its local Artist Residency: Four South African artists each spent two weeks ...
A captivating musical experience that explores the surprising connections between Afrikaans folk music and Argentine tango ...
A big, grey wall embraces a small grey world. In this world, colour is just a memory. A dream ...
RJ Tours offers a comfortable walking tour of Oudtshoorn, where participants visit several historical buildings ...
Shared bathrooms. Constant noise. Fluorescent lights permanently on. Sharp smells attempting to camouflage other smells ...
In real life, Mel die Storieverteller is a comedian and cat lover, but in another dimension - the one inside of our phones ...
Let’s put aside the politics at universities for a moment and focus on the core purpose ...
Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater is an electrifying and acclaimed one-woman show brought to life by actress Mpume Mthombeni and theatre maker Neil Coppen ...
In the stage adaptation of the popular kykNET talk show Koppieteefontein, Jak de Priester interviews Karoo herb queen ...
Jan Jakkals verloor sy neus is a play full of humour and adventure. When Jan Jakkals loses his nose ...
The iconic Joe Barber is 25! To mark this anniversary, the comedy team, starring David Isaacs and Oscar Petersen ...
Suid-Afrikaners het lekker gelag vir die memes met die DA-leier, John (Deere) Steenhuisen, toe hy...
Join the adventures of Squish and Splat, two unlikely heroes in a world where imagination knows no limits ...
Leslie Kleinsmith, an established and beloved cabaret and jazz artist from District Six in Cape Town ...
Kalahari-waarheid is an adapted translation of Kalahari Rainsong, which tells of the experiences ...
The Karoo Kaarte App continues to expand and evolve, offering an interactive way to experience the rich oral histories of Oudtshoorn ...
This zine accompanies the Karoo Kewpie exhibition and theatre production, offering a deeper dive into the themes of queer history, identity and culture ...
In his autobiography, Franklin Sonn, struggle icon and former ambassador to America, tells of his years growing up ...
Katrien, a former cabaret star and her husband, Donovan, have been trapped in the mundanity of a small town without dreams for what feels like an eternity ...
Get ready for something to laugh about with the Kekkelkliniek series of stand-up performances...
This exhibition invites audiences to explore the rich queer history of South Africa through a collection of archival photographs from the Kewpie Photographic Collection ...
Two of South Africa’s leading and highly acclaimed instrumental groups, the Soweto String Quartet and ULTRACOUSTIC join forces ...
Liewe maats, daar is iets wat gaan gebeur. Iets feestelik. Iets met die naam die...
A good 40 years after his death, when people talk about “Koos”, almost everyone knows who is referred to and a number of hits immediately come to mind ...
This experimental theatre production brings together three powerful elements: The vibrant life and legacy ...
A young couple, Roland and Laura, knock on the door of an eccentric loner, Oswald, one cold winter night ...
In 1966 ruk die moord van twee 12-jarige niggies, Issie Fourie en Petro Nel, die...
“What did my child say before he died? Did he call out to me?” In this moving drama, award-winning ...
The exhibition is developed in partnership with the University of the Free State and is curated by ...
Each day at 11:30, famous actors and writers read from some of LAPA’s most loved ...
Food security is of paramount importance, especially in a time of climate change ...
Liefdesbriewe is a moving and timeless drama about the lifelong relationship between two characters, Melissa and André ...
What happens when Liewe Heksie takes part in Blommeland’s own Strictly Come Dancing? ...
Sluit aan by plaaslike kunstenaar Lisl Barry in Haar natuurlike habitat. Hierdie nuwe versameling Kunswerke...
But wait, there’s more! Want to saddle up a wild horse? Take your chance with a Lucky Pakkie (lucky packet), daily between 13:00 and 14:00 ...
Magda Louw: ’n Les in kletterkunde se twee vertonings in die Gimsaal is uitverkoop (2...
Schalk Bezuidenhout was last at the KKNK before the Covid-19 pandemic. But people, Schalk is becoming ...
Marc Eugene Lottering is Marc Lottering’s newest solo show. In this performance, Lottering shares personal stories ...
Marion Holm has been a favourite among KKNK audiences for 21 years, since her first one-woman show ...
Vyf en vyftig jaar gelede, in 1970, debuteer twee digters wie se bundels opslae maak....
Through use of non-verbal communication, particularly using gibberish and movement, Middle aims to illustrate how ...
Mina Thina explores what it means to be part of a group or family, and what it feels like to be ...
Kabous Meiring en Cornelia Faasen, uitvoerende hoof van NATi, lei ’n gesprek met fees- en...
Hertzog-award winning writer Ingrid Winterbach offers an irreverent look at South African history, colonialism, hardship ...
The gorgeous shop assistant Leksie Pieterse’s stinking rich sugar daddy, Bakkies Barnard, dies in her bed ...
Love poems get new meaning when the poet’s heart begins to beat audibly and visibly ...
Social media is the modern-day journal. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now TikTok. It’s where we collect ...
Three newly written works, Die een wat bly, Stinkhout and Albatros, presented at this year’s festival ...
Get ready for something to laugh about with the Kekkelkliniek series of stand-up performances...
For the elderly Mohn, a personal chef, the kitchen is the place where they are completely at home ...
Oudtshoorn’s own Buffelsdrift Game Lodge celebrates its 20th anniversary in September 2025. The Olifant-en-ontbyt-ervaring is the perfect ...
“You will never know what bad olive oil tastes like, until you have tasted a good one.” ...
Kom geniet ’n lipleklekker middagete saam met kulinêre voorligter en smaakmaker Elmarie Berry, skrywer van...
’n Spontane oomblik vasgevang in tyd Nou, en tot in ewigheid Die weer onthou wat...
Liza Grobler, the KKNK’s new curator of visual arts, will engage in conversation with visual artists ...
The internet is brim-full of everything. It roars, blares, upsets, moves, and feeds us just enough memes ...
Kick off the 2025 KKNK with an opening concert that promises to offer festivalgoers all the ’things ...
As part of his installation Time after Time (2023), featuring a rotating brick and skull ...
Dr. Franklin Sonn het ’n sleutelrol gespeel in die vestiging van Suid-Afrika se demokrasie en...
Forty small canvases will be painted individually – and one could be by you! ...
After losing the singing competition, Pampoenpit struggles with feelings of jealousy and envy ...
Next year’s local elections are arguably the most important in our country’s democratic history ...
Eight dialogues produced after the first Proscenium Drama Competition in 2024 will be presented.
Eight dialogues produced after the first Proscenium Drama Competition in 2024 will be presented.
Queen is a visually striking graphic novel that brings to life the powerful story of Queen, a transgender woman navigating the complexities ...
This panel explores the crucial role of queer representation in the development of community archives ...
Inspiring South Africans give talks about their contribution to making the country a better place ...
Gert Coetzee, seasoned journalist and former editor of Volksblad, talks about his novel Lens ...
The Kruisrivier road hosts a series of vermilion hills with a magical colour and a magnetic force of attraction ...
It’s the same school hall, only 43 years later. The reunion of the 1980 matric class is in full swing ...
The entry bridge from George to Oudtshoorn (Langenhoven Road) is transformed into a colourful beacon ...
Lien Botha is widely known for her subtle photographic work that often engages the surrounding landscape ...
Die Kaapse kunstenaar Kilmany-Jo Liversage het ’n monumentale, uitdrukkingsvolle kunswerk op twee skeepsvraghouers geskep. Hierdie...
Venture into a unique virtual reality experience, loosely inspired by the centennial of Afrikaans ...
Cape Ballet Africa ignites the stage at the KKNK with this celebration of new work by a trio of revered South African choreographers ...
Create your own painting at this year’s KKNK with hostess Hannelie Swart, an artist in her own right with a master’s degree in Visual Arts ...
Seasoned actors Ilana Cilliers and Sandi Dlangalala join forces to present a Blitsteater show ...
One poet, one actor, one cello, two guitars. Words, stories, poems in harmony ...
At the core of this story is the tale of an everyday, normal middle-class aunty on the Cape Flats ...
Dusk descends on Arbeidsgenot in Oudtshoorn. Angelique Jacobs, a security guard at the Langenhoven Museum, prepares to lock the house ...
Marianne Thamm, in-depth journalist and comedian, brings a factual but comical look at C.J. Langenhoven ...
In Chris Karsten’s latest book, Die keiser se duim, two private investigators ...
A new translation and adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece. Unravel the fine web ...
Some of the biggest sporting showdowns have been in boardrooms recently ...
Take a walk under the vast, starlit Klein Karoo sky with Night Sky Tours on this unforgettable stargazing ...
Storge is a little wooden man from Adamas, a village just beyond the fence. In Adamas, the residents ...
In StorieKos, Frik de Jager invites you to travel with him from the Karoo to Cairo and from Russia to Rome ...
Leon Coetzee was 60 when he first got on a motorbike. After a long career as a lawyer ...
Get ready for something to laugh about with the Kekkelkliniek series of stand-up performances...
Have you always wanted to learn how to decorate sugar cookies creatively, and challenge yourself a bit? This is your chance ...
Tannie Maria, almal se gunsteling-amateurspeurder en troostante, het uiteindelik gehoor gegee aan versoeke van haar...
The King of Broken Things is a magical and adventurous excursion into the ...
The Power of Poetry workshop is not a formal course to become a published poet. Rather, the emphasis is on the therapeutic value of writing ...
After 23 years in prison, Roux Steyn may be released on parole, but he will have to go one year without violence ...
Sometimes pain and hurt hide behind the biggest of smiles, or behind a vivid imagination ...
In his book Boytjie, television presenter Johnny Davids writes about his mother dropping him off as a child ...
An in-depth look at community safety and drug problems in the Oudtshoorn community ...
Vincent is a three-time Naledi award-winning musical. Daniel Anderson delves deep into the enigmatic life ...
Get ready for something to laugh about with the Kekkelkliniek series of stand-up performances...
This interactive treasure hunt for children under 12 years of age offers youngsters ...
According to the dictionary, the Afrikaans term “vlerksleep” means to approach a girl like the birds ...
Vrou met 27 kinders vertel die storie van ’n kinderlose egpaar, gegrond op ’n ware...
The Oudtshoorn Vryburger Omgeemense invites festivalgoers to experience the distinctive Klein Karoo hospitality at their annual golf day ...
You might think that politics in South Africa is no laughing matter, but brace yourself for Marianne Thamm’s hilarious ...
Sometimes when it comes to relationships, you’re basically telling different versions of the same story ...
Excitement and tension reign as a master and her assistant prepare for an impending visit ...
Experience the wonder of the Klein Karoo’s fynbos in food. After a short walk in the veld ...
Get ready for something to laugh about with the Kekkelkliniek series of stand-up performances...
