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A celebration and exploration of shared histories, this festival highlights the Indian experience in South Africa. A host of experiences are on offer throughout September, from music and dance to theatre and literature.

Bollywood Love Story

Theatre
Bollywood Love Story
, a musical
All the passion and cheesy plot devices of classic Bollywood musical cinema comes together in a production with song, dance and even a political edge.
When: 4 - 14 September 2008
Where: Market Theatre
Time: Tuesday to Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 3pm
Entrance fee: Between R60 - R100 (excludes Computicket fees) 

Indian Ocean




Concert For Freedom

Music
Jazz with Indian Ocean
When: 5 and 6 September 2008
Where: Bluesroom, Village Walk, Sandton
Time: 9pm
Entrance fee: R60 (includes Computicket fees)

When: 7 September 2008
Where: Zoo Lake - Jazz on the Lake
Time: 11am - 5pm
Entrance fee: Free

Concert for Freedom, with India's greatest violinist, Dr L Subramaniam
When: 26 and 27 September 2008
Where: Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown
Time: 9pm
Entrance fee: R80 - R120

When: 28 September 2008
Where: Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus
Time: 5pm
Entrance fee: R100 - 180 

Indigo Story





Exhibitions

Exhibitions
The Indigo Story
Indigo dye has been an enigma, evoking mixed emotions, at different periods of history.
When: 5 September - 5 October 2008
Where: Sandton Civic Art Centre
Time: 11am - 5pm
Entrance fee: Free

Satyagraha
The notions of Satyagraha and peaceful non-violence are increasingly relevant in a world where terrorism has become a reality.
When: 5 September - 5 October 2008
Where: Sandton Civic Art Centre
Time: 11am - 5pm
Entrance fee: Free

Inner Voices
Haran and Vicky Roy lived off the streets in Delhi through their growing years, so street life is central to their exhibition.
When: 5 September - 5 October 2008
Where: Sandton Civic Art Centre
Time: 11am - 5pm
Entrance fee: Free

Dance
Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company
performs Uncharted Seas
The production tries to capture the essence of ‘SEARCH’.
When: 16 and 17 September 2008
Where: The Dance Factory, Newtown
Time: 7.30pm
Entrance fee: Entrance fee: R60 (bookings at Computicket and at the door)


For more information on the Theatre, Music or Exhibition events contact:
Zaheda
083 656 4026
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or for more information regarding the Dance event contact:
Di Sparks
011 648 7385
073 208 8483
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