7th ANNUAL BUYA SCHOOLS THEATRE FESTIVAL STARTS 21 MAY 2012

The seventh annual Buya Schools Theatre Festival will run from Monday 21 to Friday 25 May 2012 in the H.B. Thom Theatre, Stellenbosch. The Festival presents audiences with an outstanding array of young talent. Some 4 to 5 groups perform each afternoon from 16.00.onwards. The schools and youth groups are drawn from the greater Khayelitsha area, with some representation from the Strand and Boland. The chief adjudicator this year is the renowned performer and theatre maker, Mr. Themba Lonzi

Although the dialogue is largely in IsiXhosa, the plots are well set out and with the aid of excellent dance and song, language is really not a huge factor. Audiences will be astounded at the wide range of themes and the unbridled enthusiasm shown by these budding artists. You are cordially invited to spend the week or just an afternoon in the pleasant surrounds of the H.B. Thom Theatre - entirely free of charge.

The public are also more than welcome to attend the Awards Ceremony on Saturday the 26th May from 10.00 onwards. The ceremony includes a short guest performance along with a discussion on matters relating to drama and theatre in schools.

For further information telephone 021 808-3088/3216

Dates               21 to 25 May 2012

Time                16.00 daily (Saturday 26May from 10.00)
Venue              H. B. Thom Theatre, Stellenbosch
Genre              Theatre presentations by Schools and Youth Groups
Language        IsiXhosa, English

*Issued by Johan Esterhuizen, Drama Department, University of Stellenbosch. Co-organiser, Byua Schools Theatre Festival.