Re-Phethile Art Production from Bethlehem, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, was among theatre groups that participated at the Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation’s Homebrew Festival. The production took place on February 21, 2025, at the Bloemfontein Civic Theatre in Bloemfontein.
The 2025 Free State Homebrew Festival was set to be one of the premier platforms for performance opportunities for local artists in the Free State. The Homebrew Festival officially launched on February 20 at the President Hotel in Bloemfontein and continued until Sunday, February 24, at various venues, including the Bloemfontein Civic Theatre.
“It’s an absolute honor to have this opportunity to showcase our talents on the theatre stage for the first time since we started our production in 2020. We’re thrilled to share our passion and creativity with the audience, and we are grateful for this platform to express ourselves. This is a dream come true for us, and we are excited to give it our all and make a lasting impression. We take pride in representing ourselves, our community, and our culture,” said the Production Founder and Director, Lekgutsa Mbele.
The Free State Homebrew Festival featured a multi-disciplinary program that included theatre, dance, music, literature, poetry, visual arts, photography, and crafts. This arts and culture festival held in Bloemfontein, aims to support local artists and promote the cultural diversity of the Free State.
“We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation for providing us with this incredible platform to showcase our talents. Your support and recognition of our artistic endeavors mean the world to us, and we are truly humbled by this opportunity. Thank you for believing in us and giving us the chance to shine!” stated Mbele.
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