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In an aim to raise awareness about mental health-related diseases, the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) will stage a contemporary dance show, Iqhawe Elingaphakathi Kum (Shadow Pillar) choreographed and performed by none other than the acclaimed choreographer and dancer Mcebisi Bhayi. Iqhawe Elingaphakathi kum’ (Shadow Pillar) is an African contemporary work; a […]

26 February 2024   For Immediate Release:  Bloemfontein get ready, Hae Lapeng Concert is Back (30 March 2024) PACOFS is an Agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and its role as playhouse that presents creative works that are a cross between cutting-edge story lines/ robust and out of the box artistic

20 February 2024   Two Stories / Twee Stories   In two far-away worlds, two children have extraordinary experiences fighting dangerous creatures and defending their worlds. For young Peter, who lives in a Russian forest, a ferocious wolf threatens the simple life of him and his animal friends. In Africa, the young Tintinyane, the girl

Award-winning actress, musician, and South African IDOLS finalist, Boitumelo Mohutsioa, has unveiled her latest masterpiece, “Booty Call,” a thought-provoking musical theater show that challenges societal norms and explores the impact of the male gaze on women. The production made its debut at The Connecting Streams Theatre Festival 2023, hosted at the esteemed Performing Arts of

CHILAHAEBOALAE is an action-packed musical satirefashioned from the wealth of African fable. Phokobje, Hunguhwe or Mpungushe is a trickster figure we recognise from folklore. In Chilahaebolae, re vaya le di saambenche whose stories are well known in Southern Africa and beyond; Phiri, the parasitic companion and Mpja, the docile figure. Drawing scenes with the language

Date: 18 January 2024 Department: Communications and Marketing Embargo: For Immediate Release Yarona Arts Festival: celebration of 30 Years of Democracy! The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) proudly announces the culmination of its Incubator Programme, a flagship initiative under the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture’s (DSAC) Development program. The Incubator Programme,

A Man without knowledge of himself and his heritage is like a tree without roots.” Rooted within is a contemporary dance work that reflects self-doubt and self-acceptance. It tells the story of two people’s childhood journey and how growing up they never felt like they belonged. The question is, where does self-doubt stem from? It’s

An extravaganza that celebrates our heritage and cultural identity under the theme “BACK TO OUR ROOTS”. The 5 indigenous theatre and dance productions are mainly created by young theatre makers from the Free State Province. These productions promote our cultural diversity as South African. This festival comprises of enthralling cultural experience that consists of production

Persverklaring | Afrikaanse Legendes in Konsert – Herontdek die Legendes van Afrikaanse Musiek[Bloemfontein, 20 Julie] – Afrikaanse Legendes in Konsert, ‘n viering van musiek deur ou Afrikaansemusiek legendes, is gereed om gehore te betower met ‘n unieke herinterpretasie van tydlose treffers. Hierdie konsert, aangebied deur PACOFS in samewerking met Phoenix Productions, vind plaas op die21ste

Primarily inspired by recent real life events in Coligny (The death of Matlhomola Moshweu), the play follows the aftermath of the death of a young man on a maize farm at the hands of a farmer’s son and his friends. The play zooms in on a mother’s quest for justice in a community that has