Kate Turkington kicks off with a witty travel story before chatting to the co-founder of the Festival of Excellence in Dramatic Arts (FEDA) — a three-week showcase of over 60 high school plays, most written by the students themselves. They unpack the bold themes young people are exploring on stage, from gender-based violence to mental health, and share behind-the-scenes moments that prove theatre in South Africa is alive, daring, and thriving.