KUCA's Annual Year End Function (YEF)

The curtains of the Soweto Theatre will rise on Saturday, 1 November 2025, to welcome an audience that has walked this journey of creativity and growth with Khula Unqobe Creative Arts (KUCA). It will not just be another event — it will be the story of a year told through music, movement, and words, carried by the voices and talents of KUCA’s learners. From the first drumbeat to the final bow, the stage will be alive with dance, drama, poetry, and music, each performance a reflection of hours of practice, resilience, and passion. For the learners, many of whom first stepped into KUCA shy and unsure, this night will be their chance to stand tall and shine. Their art will tell stories of their communities, their challenges, and their dreams, weaving together a narrative that belongs not only to them but to all who believe in the power of the arts. But beyond the stage lights, the evening will be about gratitude and remembrance. It will be a moment to honor the facilitators who gave their time and wisdom, the parents who sacrificed and supported, and the friends and partners who stood alongside KUCA in 2025. Every clap and cheer will echo appreciation for a year where creativity triumphed over challenges, and where young people found strength in expression. The Soweto Theatre, with its bold colors and iconic presence, is a fitting home for such a celebration. It symbolizes the heart of South African culture — vibrant, resilient, and alive. Inside its walls, KUCA will reflect on the milestones achieved in 2025: workshops that grew into showcases, learners who grew into performers, and community programmes that grew into movements of change. And as the night draws to a close, the atmosphere will be filled with both pride and anticipation. Pride for what has been accomplished, and anticipation for the journey still to come. The Year-End Function will not just be a conclusion; it will be a promise of tomorrow — a reminder that KUCA’s work is not finished, and that the next year holds even greater stories waiting to be told. Above all, the evening will remind everyone present that the arts are more than entertainment. They are a lifeline, a classroom, and a bridge — connecting hearts, shaping futures, and giving voice to those who need it most. On 1 November 2025, at the Soweto Theatre, KUCA will not simply be ending a year. It will be standing at the edge of a new beginning, with its learners, its community, and its dreams ready to step into the light.