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Explore PACOFS in Bloemfontein – a leading Free State performing arts centre with a legacy from apartheid-era theatre to today’s diverse programming. The Performing Arts Council of the Orange Free State (PACOFS) was founded in 1963 as part of the state’s regional arts councils during apartheid. It managed theatrical, musical, and dance performances from its base in Bloemfontein. Today, PACOFS remains a key institution in the Free State, offering local productions, festivals, and outreach programmes to foster arts access and development.

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