Based on the Caine prize-winning short story from Mary Watson’s collection called Moss, this is a performance work about families and the secrets that they hide. Set in Redhill, Cape Town, before the forced removals, we take a look behind ‘closed doors’ and uncover a one family’s secrets. All of the characters strive to live […]

Since his first visit to South Africa in October 2012, David Salleras has been collaborating on a project of concerts and recorded albums with Christopher Duigan. The Barcelona-based musician has attracted international attention through his fluency in a variety of musical styles. His innovative compositions, which incorporate traditional flamenco idioms with contemporary and avant-garde performing […]

If I Loved You brings together beautiful melodies from the world of popular song, classic musicals and the world’s concert stages. Included are selections from Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Camelot and Carousel, songs in Spanish including the show-stopper, Granada, inspirational moments and celebrated classical art-song by Faure, Tchaikovsky and others. Federico Freschi and Christopher Duigan […]

Choir Boy tells the story of a young man who wants nothing more than to take his rightful place as leader of the school’s legendary gospel choir. Can he find his way inside the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key?

Hildegard Lernt Fliegen (Hildegard Learns to Fly) is a Swiss formation of avant-garde jazz, headlined by singer Andreas Schaerer. In 2014, the band received the BMW Welt Jazz Award, and subsequently toured toured Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Luxembourg, China, Italy, Finland, UK and Franc

The Story of Alice by Sisters Harris brings to life Alice & her mystical friends, the bustling White Rabbit, the batty Mad Hattress, the bumbling March Hare and the Bonny Dormouse, all battling to keep their heads as the blundering King of Hearts calls for them. A wondrous tale shared in collaboration with guest dancers […]

In preparation for the 2018 10th World Choir Games, the AKUSTIKA Chamber Singers joins the acclaimed University of Johannesburg  (UJ) Choir in a one night only concert that is sure to gear up the two choirs for a magical musical season. In addition to performing at more than 20 graduation ceremonies and special events. This […]

Join Authors, Business Leaders, Thought Leaders and Celebrities for the 6th annual World Book Celebration taking place on Thursday, 31 May 2018 at the University of Johannesburg, Kingsway Campus Arts Centre Theatre from 9:30am. Entrance is free.

Line Up: Friday May 25th 19:00 :: Sun Xa Experiment 20:00  :: Langa Mavuso 21:00 :: Bombshelter Beast Saturday May 26th 17:00 :: Mandla Mlangeni 18:00 :: Jazz Cats 20:00- :: Zoe Modiga Sunday May 27th 14:00 – 16:00  :: Jazz Jam Picnic with Steve Dyer Quartet, presenting Anglo African  – A dedicated to an appreciation of the […]

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UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), is proud to announce its inaugural UJ Weekend of Jazz, in celebration of Africa month, which is set to take place from 25–27 May 2018 at the University of Johannesburg. Coinciding with the ‘eve’ of Africa Day, UJ staff and […]

300 Art Ornaments is a showcase of selected student pieces, collected by the UJ Jewellery Design and Manufacture Department over the past 5 years. The works for sale include a wide range of award winning silver high-end and contemporary jewellery pieces. The unique designs range from nature-inspired to architectural innovations – an emerging South African […]

Presented on all four UJ campuses, this talent competition challenges UJ students to showcase their singing, dancing and poetry slam capabilities. Hundreds of students are whittled down to six finalists per category. The process culminates in a final show-off judged by a panel of independent judges. A multidisciplinary talent competition for UJ students on all […]

Curated by Renée Mussai (Senior Curator and Head of Archive & Research at Autograph ABP) this exhibition centres on the visual presence of black figures in Victorian Britain. Through the prism of studio photography, the exhibition explores politics of subjectivity, representation and agency, and continues Autograph ABP’s critical mission of annotating the cultural histories of […]

Autograph ABP (London) and the Visual Identities in Art and Design Research Centre (VIAD), (Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), University of Johannesburg) are hosting a three-day conference to coincide with the opening of Black Chronicles IV, an exhibition curated by Renée Mussai (Senior Curator and Head of Archive & Research at Autograph ABP) […]

The PPC Imaginarium Awards is a competition where we reward innovative concepts and prototypes that use PPC concrete in the creative disciplines of architecture, fashion, film, industrial design, jewellery and sculpture. As the country’s most supportive art and design competition, the PPC Imaginarium Awards offers its entrants the chance to win substantial monetary prizes with […]

Chiffonade, the dance piece, will be followed by a workshop given by Dhallu in how to create dance for the very early years for professional dancers and theatre makers. Chiffonnade unfolds with fabrics as its raw materials – fabrics you can touch, crumple up, feel and fold, fabrics you can wear or disguise yourself in […]

Chiffonnade is a dance performance specifically made for toddlers and young children. The piece is created by established French choreographer Michelle Dhallu of Carré Blanc Cie and has toured extensively in Europe and to acclaimed festivals around the globe receiving glowing reviews. Chiffonnade unfolds with fabrics as its raw materials – fabrics you can touch, crumple up, […]

UJ Arts & Culture is proudly launching its refurbished Steinway Concert Grand Piano, with a one-night only benefit concert, featuring a number of Steinway artists and presented in association with Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival and Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos. The Steinway and Sons Model ‘D’ Concert Grand Piano at UJ Arts & Culture will take centre […]

Federico Freschi Executive Dean, Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), University of Johannesburg, invites you to the exhibition and seminar of  Recast | Recontextualising the Classical Casts in the University of Johannesburg Collection held at University of Johannesburg FADA Building from 20-28 March 2018. As uncomfortable reminders of an era when culture was didactic, […]

CREATIVE Feel in partnership with FADA Gallery will host the inaugural South African Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition. The awards exhibition aims to bring together established jewellers, including young and aspiring artists, in the creation of one-of-a-kind expressive or installation pieces. There are no limitations as artists are called upon to visualize and realise their ideas. The […]

Kevin will be topping up his champagne flute and lifting the veil off a pompous, narcissistic modern lifestyle. He enters a world of protein shakes and Instagram feeds – it’s Lights! Camera! ACTIVEWEAR! As he strives for a bigger chest and a smaller data bill, this comedian continues his round-the-world trot to provide fans with […]

Out the Box Comedy offers UJ students, staff and the public an opportunity to catch some of the biggest names in SA comedy. #UJOutTheBox is a monthly stand up comedy gig hosted at the Con Cowan Theatre… Hosted in very proud partnership with our friends at Goliath&Goliath  and POPArt – Out the Box gives you the chance to catch […]

Celebrating its 30th anniversary Dance Umbrella 2018, the premier platform of South African contemporary choreography and dance will run, at various theatres and venues in Johannesburg, from March 6 – 18, 2018. Funded by the National Lotteries Commission, the internationally renowned annual festival will present 18 programmes of new contemporary dance works from both local […]