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Theatre workshops for women Theatre4Change, in collaboration with Makukhanye Art Room, is holding Healing and Teaching Female Workshops at the Makukhanye Art Room in Khayelitsha. The venue is fondly referred to as The Shack Theatre. This is the fifth year that this exciting workshop is being held. This year’s edition will take place on June 10, 17 and 24, and July 1, from 11am5pm. The focus is on “healing fellow women”. Five participants will have the opportunity to be mentored and then present their stories at the annual Amazing Women Arts Event on August 9 at the Shack Theatre, in a programme titled

Mandisi Sindo of Theatre4Change says all women are welcome – regardless of colour or affiliation. He would love a “rainbow nation” at The Shack Theatre. As for funding, those who cannot pay, do not pay. But if you can make a contribution towards funding costs, that would be appreciated.

For info about the workshops and if you can assist with funding this wonderful programme, e-mail theatre4changetherapeutics@gmail. com or makukhanyeartroom@gmail. com or contact Akhona Shinga at

083 653 5404.

Funny You Should Say. Comic Stuart Taylor is performing his latest solo show, at Café Roux in Shortmarket Street on June 5. Direction is by Rob van Vuuren. Tickets are R140. Book at www.webtickets.co.za

#JustMen. The production is a call for men “to unite and take a stand against violence against women and children”. It premieres at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, and runs from June 13-30 at 7.30pm. Direction is by Heinrich Reisenhofer. The cast features Loukmaan Adams, Thando Doni, Sherman Pharo and Johan Baird. The piece has been devised through an intense four-week workshop process of research and rehearsals.

Age restriction – no under 16s.

Tickets are R120. Booking through Webtickets.