Image: SAST Logo (Source: South African State Theatre) By Thami akaMbongo Manzana | The Creative Passport .JOBS OPPORTUNITIES Please press above it will direct you to the South African State Theatre page. Image: SAST Logo (Source: South African State Theatre) The Creative Passport is an independent platform focused on Arts, Culture and the Creative Industries. Readers are encouraged to follow, comment and engage constructively. HOW TO FOLLOW THE CREATIVE PASSPORT RECEIVE POSTS BY EMAILS
THURSDAY EDITION | FUNDING / OPPORTUNITIES / INDUSTRY NOTICES WHAT PRACTITIONERS NEED TO KNOW, PREPARE, AND GET RIGHT January 2026 presents two critical funding opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in South Africa. While both are state-funded and aim to strengthen the sector, they serve very different purposes, support different stages of organisational growth, and require different types of preparedness. These are: 1. Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) Open Call – 2026/27 2. National Arts Council (NAC) Arts Organisation Support Funding (AOSF) – 2025–2028 Understanding the differences, similarities, and compliance expectations between these two opportunities is key to avoiding unnecessary disqualifications and missed opportunities. Image: DSAC Logo (Source: DSAC) WHY THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE SIGNIFICANT 1. They Address ...
AUDITION CALL: JOHANNESBURG-BASED YOUNG TOURING COMPANY 2026/27 A dynamic Young Touring Company based in Johannesburg is seeking versatile young performers to join its 2026/27 repertory touring season. The company stages a diverse repertoire of productions, including the works of William Shakespeare such as Romeo & Juliet, Othello, and Macbeth, alongside contemporary and classical theatre productions performed throughout Southern Africa and internationally. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR? • Male and female performers under the age of 35 • Actors residing within a 10km radius of Johannesburg CBD (due to early call times and rehearsal schedules) • Passionate theatre practitioners with strong discipline and commitment • Performers who are confident working with Shakespearean text • Strong team players who thrive in an ensemble environment • Artists who can sing, dance/move, and act • Strong musical and vocal abilities are highly desirable and will be considered an advantage dur...
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