MASTERCLASSES: GAUTENG
The John Kani Performing Arts Academy (JKA) is proud to partner with some of South Africa’s most respected and award winning practitioners in the creative arts. These facilitators are not just instructors – they are artists and leaders whose work has shaped our cultural landscape. Every course at JKA is taught by a specialist with deep expertise and ongoing relevance in the field.
Upcoming Masterclasses
2026
To be confirmed.
Previous Masterclasses
MARCH 2026
Date: 02 – 06 March 2026
Venue: 44 Main Street, Marshalltown
Masterclasses and Facilitators:
- Writing with Prof. Zakes Mda
Find out more here.
To apply, click here.
FEBRUARY 2026
Date: 23 – 27 February 2026
Venue: 44 Main Street, Marshalltown
Masterclasses and Facilitators:
- Acting with Atandwa Kani
- Heightened Text with Greg Homann
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To apply, click here.
FEBRUARY 2026
Date: 09 – 13 February 2026
Venue: 44 Main Street, Marshalltown
Masterclasses and Facilitators:
- Stage Management with Hailey Chisholm Kingston
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To apply, click here.
FEBRUARY 2026
Date: 02 – 06 February 2026
Venue: 44 Main Street, Marshalltown
Masterclasses and Facilitators:
- Set Design with Dr Sarah Roberts
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To apply, click here.
JANUARY 2026
Date: 26 – 30 January 2026
Venue: 44 Main Street, Marshalltown
Masterclasses and Facilitators:
- Creating Stories for Stage and Screen with Paul Slabolepszy
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To apply, click here.
DECEMBER 2025
Dates: 01 – 06 December (Gregory Maqoma), 08 – 12 December (Prof. Zakes Mda and Dr John Kani)
Venue: 44 Main Street, Marshalltown
Masterclasses and Facilitators:
- Acting with Dr John Kani
- Creative Writing with Prof. Zakes Mda
- Choreography with Gregory Vuyani Maqoma
