Sarafina at the Artscape

The South African cult classic Sarafina! plays at the Artscape Theatre next week.

The Rainbow Academy Class of 2018 is staging the South African musical Sarafina! at the Artscape Theatre from Tuesday January 29 until Saturday February 2.

Sarafina! pays tribute to the youth who fought for equality in education during the 1976 Soweto youth uprisings against apartheid.

The Rainbow Academy is a non-profit school of performing arts and business. It strives to educate, empower and employ disadvantaged youth.

Proceeds from the ticket sales will go towards the fees for the incoming Rainbow Academy students of 2019.

Schools are encouraged to attend the matinee shows, which take place at 2pm daily and will receive discounts for group bookings. Schools can contact imke.dutoit@gmail.com to book.

Tickets cost from R40 to R100. Book through Computicket or Artscape dial-a seat on 021 421 7695.