by Sascha Polkey | May 26, 2026 | FEC
The Festival Enterprise Catalyst (FEC) and Jobs Fund once again demonstrated the transformative value of strategic investment in the arts through their support of a number of standout productions at the 2026 Suidoosterfees. From bold new debuts to acclaimed touring...
by Sascha Polkey | May 16, 2026 | FEC
A lively discussion held on the opening day of Suidoosterfees in Cape Town (29 April 2026) brought into sharp focus the urgent need to rethink how the arts are funded in South Africa. The panel discussion, The Future of Arts Funding: Sustainability, Innovation...
by Sascha Polkey | Feb 24, 2026 | FEC
Now in its second year, the Festival Enterprise Catalyst continues to support artists and technical crews by creating extended opportunities for South African theatre work to travel between the country’s premier festivals. The FEC is a partnership between...
by Sascha Polkey | Feb 3, 2026 | FEC
The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) marks three decades of South African arts and culture with a milestone 2026 programme that will showcase both emerging talent and established creative voices. Running from Saturday, 28th March to Saturday, 4th April, in...
by Sascha Polkey | Nov 27, 2025 | FEC
The Introduction to Production Management workshop, presented by Marié Vogts, at the Artscape was a FEC skills development session that offered a rich and highly practical exploration of what it truly means to manage a theatre or dance production from...
