Curro Klerksdorp has an unshakeable reputation when it comes to the Youth Theatre Festival. Year after year, they deliver outstanding work that is at the very cutting edge of what theatre for young people can be. And last year, for the first time, they won Best Production, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
Defending champions, they’re coming back with a small little drama about family and loss — set in the vastness of the cosmos and outer space. 💫 🌒
Whatever you thought you knew about live performance…rethink it. There’s phenomenal talent brewing under the careful direction of Ms. Collette and the Head of Culture, Mr Calvin. Many thanks to Prof Pierre-André Viviers who wrote the script and mentored the cast. The king of South African youth theatre himself! Our Klerksdorp learners couldn’t be in safer hands 🙏❤️
We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day in Limpopo. ☀️✨
Friends cheering for friends. Creativity everywhere. And a whole lot of heart. 💛
This is what CAS is all about. Finding your people. 🎭🎶
We loved the dancing, singing, acting, painting, sculpting, reading, and especially the number of teachers who took part, setting such a powerful example for their learners. 👏
Let’s do it all again next year. Well done, Limpopo. ✨
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Our favourite Klerksdorp moments in less than a minute and a half. ✨🎭🎶
What a special day filled with creativity, courage, and unforgettable performances. From beautiful music and powerful acting to incredible visual art and moments that made us laugh, smile, and even tear up. 🎭🎶
Thank you to every learner who stepped out bravely and shared their talent with us. Your passion for the arts continues to inspire us. 💛
Klerksdorp, you were amazing. Until next time. 👏
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures who help make the magic of CAS possible. 💛✨
From helping with rehearsals and fixing outfits to doing makeup, calming nerves, and cheering from the sidelines… your love and support mean more than words can say.
Thank you for believing in our young creatives and for helping nurture the future of the arts. 🎭🎶
We see you. We appreciate you. And today, we celebrate you. 🌸
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What a wonderful day in Limpopo. ✨
We were especially impressed by the number of teacher entries… and Kryptonites. 🏆👏
We love seeing teachers lead by example, stepping onto the stage and showing learners that bravery, creativity, and growth never stop. 💛
Thank you, Limpopo, for your creativity, passion, and love for the arts. 🎭🎶
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Team work makes the dream work. ✨ Meet the Curro Create CAS engine. 💛
The team behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly and that every learner gets the opportunity to spend time with a mentor-adjudicator.
From venue coordination to schedules, problem-solving, and keeping the energy high all day long, they keep CAS moving. 🚀
And judging by the step count… they definitely get their cardio in too. 😅👟
We are so grateful for the heart, hard work, and passion of our CAS engine. None of this would be possible without you. 👏
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We LOVE our Make It! mentor-adjudicators. 🎨✨
The time, care, and intentionality they pour into every single learner entry is something truly special. From extensive written feedback to helpful sketches and drawings, they go above and beyond to help our learners grow creatively. 💛
Our visual arts mentors bring an incredible depth of experience across academic, curatorial, and studio practice:
✨ Nandipha Yanta centres her work on self-representation and empowerment.
✨ Teboho Lebakeng works across sculpture and mixed media, exploring identity and heritage.
✨ Denél Chetty lectures in Information Design at the University of Pretoria and focuses on drawing and observation.
We are so grateful to have industry professionals of this calibre guiding, inspiring, and investing in our young creatives. 🎭🎶🎨
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Today we had the privilege of experiencing the talent of Curro Mahikeng and Meridian Rustenburg. ✨
What incredible learners. Full of creativity, joy, humility, and a willingness to put themselves out there and grow. From powerful performances to beautiful artistic expression, the passion and heart on display throughout the day were truly special. 🎭🎶
Thank you to every learner who made the day so memorable. 💛
Tomorrow, the journey continues as we make our way to Polokwane. ✨
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Talent. Humility. Consistency. ✨
Nicola is an incredibly gifted learner who continues to show up year after year, growing stronger each time.
With multiple Kryptonites under her belt, she still arrives with humility and a touch of nerves. And that is what makes her journey so special.
Today, she earned two Kryptonites. Play It! and Make It!. 🏆🏆
Supported by her family, who were waiting outside the adjudication room, and shaped by mentorship, her journey is one to watch. 💛
Having been AMPed last year by professional artist Geertjie Venter, it is incredible to see that mentorship shining through in her work.
We are so proud of you, Nicola. Keep creating. ✨
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Hello, Klerksdorp. ✨
What a stunning day we had with some incredibly talented learners.
We experienced musical masterpieces, beautiful art pieces, and acting that had our mentor adjudicators laughing and crying. 🎭🎶
We cannot wait for tomorrow. 💛
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First time at CAS and already making waves. ✨
Thobeka performed a prepared isiZulu reading and earned a Kryptonite. 🏆
We are so proud of you. 💛
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Amahle Ngobese from Grantleigh. ✨
Year after year, she showed up, took the mentorship, and kept growing.
In her matric year, it all came together. She nailed her performance and earned her Kryptonite. 🏆
This is what the CAS journey is all about. 💛
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