Savour the arts: Hilton Festival to delight with music and theatre this August

The much-anticipated Hilton Arts Festival will be returning from August 8 to 10.

The three-day event, which will be held at Hilton College, will also include a fine art exhibition, arts-related workshops, live music, interactive musical experiences, free street theatre and food and drink offerings.

Here are six productions to add to your must-watch list. 

"Girls & Boys"

Janna Ramos-Violante performs this gripping one-woman play that moves from humour to heartbreak with razor-sharp precision. It is a moving and unflinching look at gender, ambition and the quiet roots of violence.

"The Cleansing"

Performed outdoors amidst nature, "The Cleansing" is a ritual of movement and poetry that honours our sacred bond with the Earth. Choreographed by Lliane Loots, this powerful work blends dance and spoken word in a visceral call for ecological and social justice.

"Bitter Winter"

Paul Slabolepszy’s latest smash hit follows revered classical actor Jean-Louis Lourens and rising TV sensation Prosper Mangane as they clash and connect, while auditioning for the blockbuster "Six Guns at Sesriem".

"Woza Albert"

This landmark production remains a significant cultural commentary on resilience, community and the ongoing quest for equality and justice in South Africa. It is performed by Sabelo Magwaza and Nkanyiso Mazibuko.

"Namaste Bae: Blessings & Kombucha"

Rob van Vuuren returns as viral wellness guru Namaste Bae in this satirical show that pokes fun at the self-help industry while offering a laugh-a-minute spiritual detox. 

"Shackleton"

This thrilling tale recounts the true story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition in 1914, exploring the depths of human endurance and the legendary rescue that followed when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice.