We Rise: The Moth in Johannesburg
On 26th March, experience the magic of The Moth live and in-person. After a sold out show in 2024, The global storytelling organisation returns to Johannesburg at UJ Arts & Culture’s Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre.
Five storytellers from across Africa will take the stage to share true, personal, ten-minute tales about forging new paths. Expect to laugh, gasp, and maybe even cover your eyes. This one night only event with unique stories of patience and perseverance will be hosted by activist and media personality, Lebogang Mashile, with Yogin Sullaphen as our musical guest.
Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of live storytelling.
Date: 26 March 2026
Venue:Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre, UJ Arts Centre, Kingsway Campus
Tickets:https://www.quicket.co.za/events/356927-we-rise-the-moth-in-johannesburg/#/
About UJ Arts and Culture
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts.
In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA (www.uj.ac.za/fada) offers programmes in eight creative disciplines, in Art, Design and Architecture, as well as playing home to the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art & Visual Culture, and the Visual Identities in Art & Design Research Centre. The Faculty has a strong focus on sustainability and relevance, and engages actively with the dynamism, creativity and diversity of Johannesburg in imagining new approaches to art and design education.
About The Moth
The Moth is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to connecting humanity through the power of personal storytelling. Since launching in 1997, its live programs, including Mainstage productions and StorySLAM open-mic competitions, have been the source of over 65,000 true and personal stories, told live and without notes. The Moth’s Global Community Program hosts intensive workshops across the globe, teaching the art of storytelling to advocates pushing for positive social impact. The Moth Podcast, which is downloaded tens of millions of times annually by listeners across the globe, can be found anywhere you get your podcasts. To learn more, visit themoth.org or find us on social media @mothstories.