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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) is pleased to announce that it will issue a call-out for theatre, dance, and music productions for inclusion in its 2025/2026/2027 artistic programme. This strategic move aims to expand PACOFS’ artistic offering, broaden participation within the creative community, and address programming […]

MR CENTRAL SOUTH AFRICA 2025 CROWNING FINALE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PACOFS Bloemfontein, Free State 5 November 2025 The heartbeat of the Free State will come alive as Mr Central South Africa, in proud partnership with the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS), presents the most anticipated event of the year – the Mr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PACOFS Announces New School Partnership Programme Bloemfontein, November 2025 – The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership initiative with schools in the Free State, designed to foster artistic growth, strengthen community engagement, and provide learners with access to professional theatre experiences. As

BLOEMFONTEIN — In ‘n aangrypende vertolking van die menslike kondisie, maak Doodnormaal sy debuut as deel van die PACOFS Artistieke Program vanaf 11 tot 13 September 2025, met Nico Taljaard in die hoofrol en regie deur Dion van Niekerk. Lukas, ‘n verhoogbestuurder onder druk, skarrel agter die skerms om die verhoog gereed te kry vir

This essential awareness performance is set against the challenging backdrop of South Africa, where many women feel that true safety comes only after death. Text Me When You Arrive is a daring, satirical production created and performed by Aalliyah Matintela, Sibahle Mangena, and Thuli Nduvane. Under the direction of Sinenhlanhla Mgeyi and the guidance of

Hallelujah! was first showcased at the Market Theatre during the Young Writer’s Festival in 2000. It was subsequently staged again at the Market Theatre in 2001 for an entire season with the original cast: the late Bra Fats Bookholane, Oscar Motsikoe, and Lerato Thooe, all under the direction of Fiona Ramsey. The play serves as

The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) acknowledges the concerns and dissatisfaction voiced by audiences who have attended performances at the Sand Du Plessis Theatre. This discontent stems from the prolonged significant upgrades to our Heat, Ventilation. And Air Conditioner (HVAC) system. It is imperative to note that PACOFS is a mere tenant