The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State presented its marque production Thaba Bosiu – The Musical, written and directed by Napo Masheane, at the tail end of heritage month. The musical, ostensibly about the formation of the Basotho nation, piqued the treehugger in Mpho Matsitle.
Mabaphile: Thapelo ya Dikgwahlapa
Mandisi Dyantyis’ performance of his hit hymn Mabaphile at The Soulful Soirée took ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle all the way back to church. He shares his revelations.
The Big Hole Swallowed Our Precious Men
Moagi Modise somehow found space on his brimming cap to add another feather with his well-received play, Big Hole. With a successful run of four nights, the play opened the artistic season for the Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley, where ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle is currently exiled. He brings us this reading.
Bazaar: A Space To Be
Bazaar Arts and Crafts Market, which took place at the Central Park Mall from 24 March to 3 April 2022, proved to be a worthwhile experiment and just the space the city needs, reports Mpho Matsitle.
Group Therapy, Public Meditation
V Moledi Art’s “Art In The Park” is a space for public meditation and group therapy. ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle found the fortune to book himself a session, and having failed with the paintbrush, he turns to the keyboard to paint a picture.
Ikhaya Lika Moya: The Art of Healing
Sethembiso Zulu’s Ikhaya Lika Moya recently concluded its four-month residency at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley. Mpho Matsitle immersed himself in its glory and jots down his thoughts for Art State.
Radioactive Poetry Café: A New Beginning
The Radioactive Blog kicked off its 2022 season of Radiactive Poetry Café on Monday 7 February at Black Sheep Café. Somewhere between the coffee and poetry, Mpho Matsitle found pockets of space to offer some observations.
Tshipi Noto: Monate wa Pina
Bella Medupi le Tshika Matsha, ka kgolaganyo le Setheo-Ditiragatso sa Freistata (Pacofs), ba ne ba epile pitso mo maitseboeng a Labotlhano. Mpho Matsitle, mophatlhalatsi wa ART STATE, o ne a le teng mme o latlhela la motlapitsong.
Laudable, Palatable, Regrettable – Inside Pacofs’ August Shows
The prohibition is over, the doors of culture are open, and the lights are back on at the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State. ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle spent six interesting nights there and chooses to kiss and tell.
We Love Days Like These
ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle shares a reflection on Gig Culture’s birthday edition of Jazz On The Lawn that took place on Sunday March 28 at Elrido Guest Lodge.
