In Studio Thursday 11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk – Mike van Graan award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist

Mike van Graan is an award-winning playwright with 37 plays under his belt.
He joins me in  Studio  on Thursday  11th July at 9pm on CapeTalk for the #businessofentertainment 

 Mike van Graan  award-winning playwright & Cultural Activist 
Mike is one of the best in the business with stunning points to offer to any discussion ,and yes we will discuss the current status quo ,with the new GNU in power in SA. 

 His most recent work – MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS – won the performer, Kim Blanche Adonis, the Toyota US Woordfees Best Solo Award (October 2023) and the Best Solo Performance award at the inaugural Independent Theatre Awards (February 2024) where it also won the Best New Script award.
 MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS also won a Standard Bank Bronze Ovation Award at the 2024 National Arts Festival.

 In addition to writing plays, Mike has extensive experience in cultural policy, building artists’ networks both locally and across the African continent, and in advocacy.

 He has served as the Secretary General of Arterial Network, as the Director of the African Arts Institute and the Coordinator of the Sustaining Theatre and Dance (STAND) Foundation.
 In May 2024, he completed a 3-month writer’s residency at the University of the Free State where he wrote a play, THE GOOD WHITE, set against the backdrop of the Rhodes/Fees Must Fall campaigns.
He currently spends his time trying to build a sustainable theatre practices as a writer/producer.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT 

Hosted by Music Exchange founder Martin Myers, this weekly half-hour segment delivers powerful insights into the minds and careers of award-winning creatives, with a strong focus on the business side of the creative industry. 

Each episode is a candid, focused conversation between Myers and a creative in the music, theatre, design, sports or media marketing space. 

Myers says the conversations are always focused on being entertaining and inspirational, peppered with true stories, first-person accounts, and invaluable tips from the people who’ve made a successful living from their craft.

“We bring key executives and trailblazers (previous guests have included Dr. Trevor Jones – global film composer, Marc Marot – former Managing Director of Island Records and Jason Grishkoff – founder of SubmitHub) onto the station to delve into every aspect of their entertainment business reality.

“We will ultimately unpack what it takes to make a living in this space,” says Myers.

CapeTalk Station Manager Tessa van Staden says CapeTalk is passionate about supporting creatives. “Artists, musicians, sculptors, performers, directors and authors hold a mirror to society to reflect who and what we are,” says Van Staden.

“They play one of the most difficult and important functions, often without the necessary backing and resources. This segment always shares practical tips for those starting in the industry. The ‘Business of Entertainment’ hopes to inspire our audience while championing those who have paved a way in the sector,” she concludes.

For all the business insights you can’t google, don’t miss the ‘Business of Entertainment’ every Thursday at 21:00.

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