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NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL, MAKHANDA | 25 JUNE TO 5 JULY 2020

THE BEST FRINGE VENUE AT FEST

We believe in giving audiences cutting edge performances that make them think critically, laugh longer and feel more. The Edge takes you on an artistic adventure and guarantees an exceptional venue experience with captivating, award winning performances. Make sure to get your tickets in advance. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Edge.

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STUNNING SHOWS FOR EVERYONE

CHECK OUT OUR LAST LINE UP FOR THE 2019 FEST

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Winging It!

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James Cairns Against Humanity

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A Faint Patch of Light

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Silkworm

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A Place of Knowing

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The Blue Period Of Milton Van Der Spuy

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The Gospel According to Jan Coetzee

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Artifice with Stuart Lightbody

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Applications for 2020: Closed

Want to be a part of our incredible venue? All you need to do is tell us more about your show by filling in our application form.

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OUR VENUE

THE PRINCESS ALICE HALL   |   8 AFRICAN ST   |   GRAHAMSTOWN

Come to the Princess Alice to watch a show, but stick around to enjoy the venue! Not just a great place for independent entertainment, this year The Edge is going to be the place to hang out. Keep warm, fed and quenched while you wait between shows and even strike up a conversation with one of our actors or directors.

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A DYNAMIC THEATRE

ABOUT
THE EDGE

The Edge (formerly Cape Town Edge), now in its 12th year, is a festival within a festival. We bring together productions that show off the lively, diverse and high quality independent theatre industry of Cape Town and other cities, and create a vibrant space at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival for them to thrive. Basically, we round up the best for your viewing pleasure!

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The Organisers

Emma Kotze & Wynne Bredenkamp

The latest generation to look after The Edge project


We are a team of professional theatre-makers who are looking to create

the best festival experience for performers and audiences alike. We've been attending the National Arts Festival for years with our own work and now give our time and love to create a venue for other artists.

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Want to arrange an interview or get more info on The Edge? Then send us a message and we will get back to you!

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