The Playroom Company: Empowering Creatives in Cape Town

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Cape Town is a city known for its vibrant artistic community and cultural events. Anna Olivier, a professional dancer, actress, and singer, recognized the untapped potential of this community and founded The Playroom Company. The organization’s mission is to empower local artists and creatives by fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and accessibility.

A Community for Creatives

The Playroom Company caters to creatives from various fields, including performers, behind-the-scenes workers, and producers. By fostering connections and mutual support, the organization aims to expand creative industries in Cape Town and beyond.

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Anna Olivier believes in the power of collaboration and encourages creatives to meet and exchange ideas. To facilitate this, The Playroom Company is developing an app that connects creatives from different disciplines to collaborate on projects and access work opportunities. The app’s development involves the creative community to ensure it meets their needs and expectations.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

The Playroom Company values inclusivity and accessibility in the creative community. They organize workshops, events, and discussions led by seasoned industry professionals to equip creatives with the necessary tools and resources to excel in their fields.

Anna Olivier envisions creative spaces as incubators for cultural progress, platforms for protest and discourse, and venues for individuals to celebrate life and their creative pursuits.

Join the Quest for Inclusivity and Collaboration

The Playroom Company invites all creatives to join their quest for a more inclusive, accessible, and collaborative environment. By subscribing to their mailing list or connecting with them on social media, individuals can stay informed about upcoming events, workshops, and app developments.

Cape Town’s creative community is at a critical crossroads, and The Playroom Company’s dedication to collaboration, inclusivity, and accessibility heralds a positive shift within the industry. With the support of organizations like The Playroom Company, Cape Town’s creative landscape has a bright future ahead.

Liam Fortuin is a Cape Town journalist whose reporting on the city’s evolving food culture—from township kitchens to wine-land farms—captures the flavours and stories of South Africa’s many kitchens. Raised in Bo-Kaap, he still starts Saturday mornings hunting koesisters at family stalls on Wale Street, a ritual that feeds both his palate and his notebook.

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