Fables and Folktales Festival
| When: | Tuesday, 01 September 2026 - Thursday, 03 September 2026 |
| Where: | Wits Theatre Braamfontein Campus East |
| Start time: | 15:12 |
| Enquiries: | For enquires and to reserve your place, please email: Neka.DaCosta@wits.ac.za |
| RSVP: | Tickets are free, but places are limited. Please email Neka.DaCosta@wits.ac.za to reserve your tickets. |
| Cost: | FREE |
Fables and Folktales: A festival of short plays for young audiences
The Wits Theatre and Performance department would like to invite you and your children watch our annual Fables and Folktales Festival. The festival showcases our talented third year acting students in six short and vibrant local stories from different cultures in South Africa:
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Wishing Tree
Nkalimevana: The Cunning Jackal
Hlanganyane and his Magic Powers
Inkanyamba Yothando: The Snake of Love
Brain Beats Brawn
Each story teaches a clear, valuable lesson aimed at young audiences – from the value of community and being kind to learning to love yourself and others, from brain beats brawn to keeping your promises – all told through colourful characters, lively songs and interactive staging. Our multicultural, multilingual fables and folktales will be sure to create excellent conversations among learners long after the curtain falls!
AGE RANGE: 5 years - 12 years old
Entrance is free but space is limited. Please email Neka.DaCosta@wits.ac.za to reserve your place.
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