3 – 11 OCT 2026
With Stanislav Angelov(accordion, bandoneon), Petrus de Beer(violin), Albert Combrink (piano), Donat Pellet(bouble bass) The Cape Town Tango Ensemble presents another musically evocative show exploring the music of Argentine composer and virtuoso bandoneón player Astor Piazzolla. Piazzolla created a whole new musical genre based on Argentina’s national dance that is bold and utterly irresistible. Come and […]
With Winand Grundling (organist), Philip de Vos(narrator) Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical fairy tale Peter and the Wolf is brought to new life in a unique pipe organ arrangement by award-winning organist Winand Grundling. The popular author and poet Philip de Vos, who adapted the text into Afrikaans, is the narrator. Each character is portrayed through […]
Since it was first performed in 2016, Echo of a Noise has continued to surprise. Audiences around the world are captivated as Pieter-Dirk Uys shares his story. As he has learned, every performance is the first and the last – because every audience demands and receives a different energy, relevance and excitement.At the age of […]
Pietman Geldenhuys has been to Oppiestoep, Oppiewater, Oppikoppi, Oppikoffie and Oppiplaas, but he is most at home next to a campfire. This is where tales and tunes are born and tested. Come and listen to Pietman infuse his stories and songs with the warmth and heart of the campfire. You will believe that you can […]
With Various Artists The hottest showcase of new work. Monologues, sketches, magic, comedy, script-readings, clowning and more. Catch your favourite big name performers’ new ideas and works-in-progress before they become fully fledged plays or discover new talent before they hit the big time. End your festival evenings with this delightful array of variety performances. Producer […]
With Mauritz Lotz, Schalk Joubert, Anjulie Nock, Peter Auret Mauritz Lotz is the South African musician with more than 4 000 recordings to his credit. He boasts two Grammy awards and is himself a judge of the Grammys. He is a guitar genius, composer and arranger who commands respect locally and internationally. For the very […]
2017 An alternative history of the New South Africa told through the lens of Nando’s advertising campaigns, which kept a nation both reflective and entertained through the growing pains of its young democracy. Producer Joelle ChesseletDirector, Editor, Cinematographer Lloyd Ross 74 min
1999 This celebration of the bygone South African “picture story”-culture like Swart luiperd and Grensvegter (also known as poesboekies) was made in the late 90s by Robbie Thorpe and Lloyd Ross. Conrad Botes insists Tessa wouldn’t give us an interview, but Beau Brummel really wanted to. 13 min
Presented by Uhlanga, Protea Boekhus Shane van der Hoven (Kruiper/Crawler) is the curator of our first Poetry Crawl. Festivalgoers will move as one creature with many legs to venues within walking distance of the Woordfees headquarters and prick up their collective ears to hear four poets read their work in surprising spaces. Shane is joined […]
Cuddle a pup and walk with us as we listen to dog-themed poetry. Our friends at the Animal Welfare Society are bringing some pooches to the festival. Even if you can’t adopt a new best friend right now, you can still take one for a stroll while taking in some literary art and fresh air. […]
Peach van Pletzen brings his web series Praating to the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees. Sandra Prinsloo is his guest for Praating Live, where wisdom, truth, and WTF are dished out in equal measure. The conversation is going to flow, so expect stories, life lessons, and humour in typical Praating style. Get to know Prinsloo in a […]
The winning production of the annual Première Theatre Festival showcases the best emerging actors, writers and directors from the Stellenbosch University Drama Department. This next generation of theatre makers guarantees captivating storytelling and exceptional performances. More than 60 students participated in this year’s festival in 12 different productions. With Hafeez Arendse, Greta Marie Mascke, Shayne […]
