UPCOMING SHOWS : BROWSE & BOOK | POPArt: Theatre | Production Company

Our live performance showings are a chance for the public to see what we have been cooking up in our community space and to catch some of the most exciting fringe theatre in Jozi. This doubles up as a learning experience for our youth trainees – so your patronage is extra appreciated!

J.Bobs Reads J.Bobs : a J.Bobs Live Experience

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Running Time: 70 mins
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Ub’Dope Shishini in proud association with POPArt presents: “J.Bobs Reads J.Bobs - the musings of a reluctant wordsmith”.

Mr Jefferson Bobs Tshabalala is a decorated, multiple award winning creative, whose career’s output has impacted the South African Arts landscape with many trajectory changing works - a variety of which stem from his core gift, as a studious writer.

Brilliant Actors have performed his work, Talented Singers have sung his songs, Versatile Performers have rapped his lyrics, and many a masterful tongue have Chowed his Text!

Now, it’s his turn - for him to experience first hand what he has put so many thespians through.

In his latest theatric offering, “J.Bobs Reads J.Bobs - the musings of a reluctant wordsmith”, he takes center stage as the Sterring of his own Pen. He reads us his work, gives us his reading of said vocation, proceeds to render how he intends the gifting to be read. It is the writer, on the lips of the performer, asking to be read. It is the reader, on the ear of the listener, asking to be heard. It is the words, from the mind of maverick, asking to be known.

To experience the literary and performance wonder of “J.Bobs Reads J.Bobs”, you will need to be at POPArt on 6 August 2026 at 19:00.

30 DAY VUKA ACTOR CHALLENGE - curated by Kirsten Harris

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It's time for another official 30 DAY VUKA ACTOR CHALLENGE!

VUKA the MAKER
Wake up. Stop waiting. Your practice starts now.

This isn't another course or intensive. It's a creative practice that runs alongside your life. Whether you're rehearsing, auditioning, writing, directing, producing or simply trying to reconnect with your creativity, VUKA is here to amplify what you're already doing, one small step at a time.

August is an invitation to prepare. As winter comes to an end, we'll spend a month cultivating creative momentum through small, consistent acts of practice, play, curiosity and community. Think of it as the rehearsal before spring. Together we'll build habits, relationships and creative rituals that support the work we're already doing, so that we enter the final quarter grounded, connected and ready to make.

Facilitators include : Kirsten Harris, Lwazi Mdluli, Ameera Patel, Hayleigh Evans, Lethal Bereng, Sihle Shona, Ryan Dittman and more.

WHAT TO EXPECT :
Every weekday you'll receive a simple email with:
Today's Practice (10–20 minutes)
Today's Reflection
Today's Seed

The practices are designed to fit alongside your existing work and life. Some days you'll move. Some days you'll write. Some days you'll walk, notice, play, laugh, photograph, make or simply pause. Think of them as tiny creative nudges that build momentum over time.

Who is VUKA for?
Actors.
Writers.
Directors.
Designers.
Theatre-makers.
Producers.
Creatives.
Or anyone who wants to reconnect with a playful creative practice.
Come to one session.
Come every day.
Dip in and out.
Make it your own.

It is essential to book in order to sign up and receive your Vuka Actor Comms.

Sign ups are open until 7 August at 6pm- but if you book now, you will be immediately added to the comms so you can join the challenge IMMEDIATELY!
Drop ins allowed at class rates listed on our site. FULL programme costs R 350.